HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-2009 Administration Committee MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Orange County Sanitation District
Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at 5:00 P.M.
A meeting of the Administration Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was held on
May 13, 2009, at 5:00 p.m., in the Sanitation District's Administrative Office.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum was declared present, as follows:
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEMBERS:
DIRECTORS PRESENT:
Mark Waldman, Chair
Phil Luebben, Vice Chair
John Anderson
Jon Dumitru
Jim Ferryman
Chris Norby
Brad Reese
Christina Shea
John Withers
Doug Davert, Board Chair
DIRECTORS ABSENT:
Keith Bohr
Sal Tinajero
Larry Crandall, Board Vice Chair
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Chair Waldman did not give a report.
REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
STAFF PRESENT:
Jim Ruth, General Manager
Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services
Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering
Penny Kyle, Clerk of the Board
Jeff Reed, Human Resources and Employee Relations
Manager
Mike White, Controller
Rich Spencer
Randy Kleinman
Norbert Gaia
Juanita Skillman
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brad Hogin
Don Mclean
Gino Rapagna
Vicky Weiss
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General Manager, Jim Ruth, recognized Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering, who presented
an overview on the success of utilizing IPMC for Capital Improvement Program management for
the last seven years.
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May 13, 2009
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REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, did not give a report.
REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
Brad Hagin, General Counsel , did not give a report.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM (1)
1. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes of the April 8, 2009,
meeting of the Administration Committee .
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
No items considered.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS (2-4)
2. FY 2009-10 Major Insurance Program Update
The District's broker, Don Mclean of Alliant Insurance Services, provided an update on
expected rate increases for excess general liability, all-risk property and flood, excess
workers' compensation and boiler/machinery insurance policies.
3. FY 2009-10 Benefits Program
Rich Spencer, Employee Relations Supervisor, provided a brief overview on overall rate
increases for employees' benefit program citing a total increased cost of $260,000 to be
shared with employees.
4. FY 2009-10 District Budget
Mike White, Controller, presented the FY 2009/10 budget overview and anticipated
revenue details. He noted that although the FY 2009-10 budget will be presented in
June with a current operating and capital cash flow deficit primarily due to the large
proposed CIP outlay , this shortfall will be more than offset by the capital debt financing
issued in FY 2008-09 and the new money debt issuance proposed for FY 2009-10.
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May 13, 2009
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CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session.
OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT AND FUTURE MEETING DATES
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 5:45p.m. The next regular Administration Committee
meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2009, at 5:00 p.m.
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