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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-28-2018 Board Meeting Minutes 02/28/2018 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 1 of 13 Orange County Sanitation District MINUTES BOARD MEETING February 28, 2018 Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, California 92708-7018 02/28/2018 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 2 of 13 ROLL CALL A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District was called to order by Board Chairman Greg Sebourn on February 28, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Administration Building. Director Richard Murphy delivered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1.RECEIVED AND FILED MINUTE EXCERPTS OF MEMBER AGENCIES RELATING TO APPOINTMENTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATIONDISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Clerk of the Board) AGENCY DIRECTOR ALT. DIRECTOR Orange County Board of Supervisors Michelle Steel Shawn Nelson The Clerk of the Board declared a quorum present as follows: ACTIVE DIRECTORS ALTERNATE DIRECTORS X Gregory Sebourn, Chair Jesus Silva X Denise Barnes Lucille Kring X Allan Bernstein Chuck Puckett X Robert Collacott Robbie Pitts X Ellery Deaton Sandra Massa-Lavitt X James M. Ferryman Bob Ooten Phil Hawkins X Brooke Jones A Steven Jones Kris Beard Peter Kim X Marshall Goodman X Charlie Nguyen Al Krippner X Richard Murphy Warren Kusumoto X Steve Nagel Cheryl Brothers X Glenn Parker Cecilia Hupp X Scott Peotter Brad Avery X Mike Posey Erik Peterson Tim Shaw X Michael Blazey X David Shawver Carol Warren X Fred Smith Virginia Vaughn A Teresa Smith (excused) Mark Murphy X Michelle Steel Shawn Nelson X Sal Tinajero David Benavides X Donald Wagner Lynn Schott A Chad Wanke (excused) Ward Smith X John Withers Douglas Reinhart X Mariellen Yarc Stacy Berry 02/28/2018 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 3 of 13 STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Herberg, General Manager; Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager; Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager; Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources; Ed Torres, Director of Operations & Maintenance; Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance & Administrative Services; Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board; Jennifer Cabral; Mike Dorman; Dean Fisher; Al Garcia; Tina Knapp; Kathy Millea; Jeff Mohr; Ddaze Phuong; Tyler Ramirez; and Jim Spears. OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin (General Counsel); Alternate Directors Bob Ooten (CMSD) and Jesus Silva (City of Fullerton); and Jose Zepeda, IRWD. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No public comments were provided. The Clerk of the Board, Kelly Lore, provided late communication regarding Item No. 15 which include a revised recommended action. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. REPORTS: Chair Sebourn reported on the recent 10th anniversary celebration of the GWRS held on February 16. OCSD and OCWD hosted a 24-hour event that concluded with a community Winter Fest attended by over 1,000 guests. Staff provided the Directors with a commemorative snow globe that was distributed at the event. Within the 24-hour period, the GWRS set a Guinness World Record of just over 100,008,000 gallons of recycled water. Chair Sebourn stated that several honors were received from representatives from Congress and the Assembly as well as recognition on the State and Assembly floors on Monday February 26. Local, State, and National media coverage with a combined “known” news coverage that has reached or will reach more than 350 million potential readers, listeners, and viewers. CBS This Morning (will run in the coming weeks), National Public Radio, Orange County Register, LA Times, KNBC, and KABC. General Manager Jim Herberg announced that the selection of two Assistant General Managers (AGM) had been made: Rob Thompson was appointed as the AGM overseeing the Operations & Maintenance and Engineering departments and Lorenzo Tyner will be the new AGM overseeing the Administrative Services and Environmental Services Departments. Mr. Herberg stated that Lorenzo’s appointment will become effective upon the retirement of Bob Ghirelli at the end of August. Mr. Herberg provided information regarding the Honor Walk program, explained the nomination and selection procedures, and stated that the ceremony will be held on May 23 prior to the Board Meeting. Nomination Forms were distributed to the Directors. 02/28/2018 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 4 of 13 Mr. Herberg informed the Board that informational presentations were provided to the City of Tustin City Council, OC Tax, and the Orange County Building Association and will be provided to the Orange County Business Council regarding the rate increases. Mr. Herberg stated the receipt of a certificate of appreciation for our annual contribution to the CASA Education Foundation, which helps ensure clean water for Californians by awarding scholarships to promising students on a path to working in a water or sanitation agency. CONSENT CALENDAR: 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board) MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 24, 2018. AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; Tinajero; and Wanke RECEIVE AND FILE: These items require no action; and without objection, will be so ordered by the Board Chair. 3. COMMITTEE MINUTES (Clerk of the Board) Received and filed the approved minutes of the following committees: A. Operations Committee Meeting of December 6, 2017 B. Legislative and Public Affairs Meeting of December 11, 2017 C. Administration Committee Meeting of December 13, 2017 D. Steering Committee Meeting of December 20, 2017 AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; Tinajero; and Wanke 4. REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2018 (Lorenzo Tyner) Received and filed the report of the Investment Transactions for the month of January 2018. 02/28/2018 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 5 of 13 AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; Tinajero; and Wanke OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: 5. ANNUAL MANHOLE REHABILITATION SERVICES CONTRACT (Ed Torres) MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Award a Service Contract for Specification No. S-2017-895BD, annual manhole rehabilitation services, to Ayala Engineering, for a total amount not to exceed $266,945 for the period beginning April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019, with four one-year renewal options; and B. Approve a contingency of $40,042 (15%). AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; Tinajero; and Wanke 6. PLANT NO. 1 ACTIVATED SLUDGE AERATION DIFFUSER MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT REPAIR (Ed Torres) MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Approve a Purchase Order Contract to IQA Construction Inc. to provide rehabilitation services for up to six (6) Aeration Basins at Plant No. 1, Specification No. S-2017-875BD, for a total amount not to exceed $232,001; B. Approve a contingency of $46,400 (20%); and C. Approve a Sole Source Purchase Order to DC Frost Associates Inc. (exclusive representative for Xylem Sanitaire) for the required mechanical parts for three (3) Aeration Basins at Plant No. 1, for a total amount not to exceed $106,098. 02/28/2018 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 6 of 13 AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; Tinajero; and Wanke 7. HOSE REEL TRAILER FOR TEN-INCH PUMPS (Ed Torres) MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Award the purchase of 2,640 feet of twelve-inch lay flat sewer hose with mobile hose reel trailer to West Coast Safety Supply, for a total cost of $295,704; and B. Approve a contingency amount of $29,570 (10%). AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; Tinajero; and Wanke 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT PERFORMANCE REPORT (Rob Thompson) MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Contract Performance Report for the period ending December 31, 2017. AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; Tinajero; and Wanke 9. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE 1972 WASTEWATER INTERCEPTOR CAPACITY AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 12, 1972 TO MODIFY THE COST-SHARING REACH DEFINITIONS FOR THE NEW PIPING SEGMENTS (Rob Thompson) MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve a Second Amendment to the Wastewater Interceptor Capacity Agreement dated April 12, 1972, between Orange County Sanitation District and Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority to 02/28/2018 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 7 of 13 modify the cost-sharing reach designations for the newly installed pipe and metering station. AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; Tinajero; and Wanke 10. CONTRACTING AQUATIC BIOASSAY & CONSULTING LABORATORIES, INC. FOR TAXONOMIC SERVICES (Jim Colston) MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Award a service contract to Aquatic Bioassay & Consulting Laboratories, Inc., Specification No. S-2017-881, to provide taxonomic services, specifically infauna sample sorting and echinoderm (e.g., sea stars) taxonomic identification, for a total amount not to exceed $190,630, for the period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019, with four (4) one-year renewal options; and B. Approve a contingency of $19,063 (10%). AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; Tinajero; and Wanke 11. SECONDARY TREATMENT AND PLANT WATER VFD REPLACEMENT AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. FE15-07 (Rob Thompson) MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Award a construction contract to Helix Electrical, Inc. for Secondary Treatment and Plant Water VFD Replacement at Plant No. 1, Project No. FE15-07, for a total amount not to exceed $1,797,000; and B. Approve a contingency of $179,700 (10%). AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc 02/28/2018 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 8 of 13 NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; Tinajero; and Wanke 12. PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS UPGRADES STUDY, PROJECT NO. SP-196 (Rob Thompson) MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide engineering services for the Process Control Systems Upgrades Study, Project No. SP-196, for an amount not to exceed $1,398,866; and B. Approve a contingency of $139,887 (10%). AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: Sebourn (Recusal) ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; Tinajero; and Wanke Director Tinajero arrived at 6:13 p.m. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: 13. GM APPROVED PURCHASES AND ADDITIONS TO THE PRE-APPROVED OEM SOLE SOURCE LIST (Lorenzo Tyner) MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Receive and file District purchases made under the General Manager’s authority for the period of October 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017; and B. Approve the following additions to the pre-approved OEM Sole Source List for the period of October 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017: • AMOT - Gas valves for CenGen engines • ELECTRABOND - Coating of belt filter press rollers • FONTAINE-AQUANOX - PVC stem covers • INGERSOLL RAND - Air compressor valves and parts • OVIVO - Trickling filter parts • PULSAFEEDER - Ferric injection pumps • QUINCY COMPRESSOR - Air compressor parts and service • SAFT AMERICA - UPS batteries • TIRESHARK - Traffic spikes 02/28/2018 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 9 of 13 AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Tinajero; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; and Wanke 14. MID-YEAR CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 (Lorenzo Tyner) MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District Mid-Year Report for the period ended December 31, 2017. AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Tinajero; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; and Wanke 15. ADOPT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING AND PRACTICES POLICY (Lorenzo Tyner) MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 18-02 entitled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of Orange County Sanitation District adopting the “Environmentally Preferable Purchasing and Practices Policy.” AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Tinajero; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; and Wanke 16. CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS AND BUDGET CALENDAR FOR PREPARATION OF THE FY 2018-19 AND FY 2019-20 BUDGET TWO-YEAR BUDGET (Lorenzo Tyner) MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve the FY 2018-19 and FY 2019-20 budget assumptions and direct staff to incorporate these parameters in the preparation of this two-year budget. AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); 02/28/2018 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 10 of 13 R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Tinajero; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; and Wanke LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: None. STEERING COMMITTEE: 17. ESTABLISH PROJECT NO. J-131 FOR 18350 MT. LANGLEY ST. (Rob Thompson) At the request of Director Steel, Mr. Thompson provided information regarding a timeline of Project No. J-131. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Establish 18350 Mt. Langley St. Building Purchase and Improvement Project, Project No. J-131, for the purchase and needed improvements of 18350 Mt. Langley Street, Fountain Valley, with a budget of $11,000,000; and B. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $11,000,000 from available reserves to the Net Capital Improvement Program Budgeted Outlays for FY 2017-18, from $148,061,000 to $159,061,000. AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Tinajero; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; and Wanke 18. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR 18350 MT. LANGLEY STREET, FOUNTAIN VALLEY (Lorenzo Tyner) At the request of Director Steel, Mr. Tyner provided additional information regarding the management fee. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve a sole source agreement with The Muller Company for Property Management Services, for the period March 1, 2018 through August 31, 2018, for a management fee of $4,200 per month plus other incurred expenses, including two additional renewal periods of six months each. 02/28/2018 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 11 of 13 AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Tinajero; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; and Wanke NON-CONSENT: Chair Sebourn announced that two speaker slips were received for Item Nos. 19-21. Ms. Olivia Sanchez (Fullerton) and Mr. Daryoush Yamtoobian (Costa Mesa) spoke in opposition/protest of the proposed rate increases (Ordinances). 19. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING REGIONAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGES (Lorenzo Tyner) Mr. Tyner provided an informative PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions regarding a summary of the Rate Program which included: operational and financial efficiencies; proactive planning and forecasting; strong financial planning; strategic debt program; projected 10-year cashflow; non-discretionary and discretionary reserves; and cost saving measures. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Motion to read Ordinance No. OCSD-49 by title only and waive reading of said entire ordinance; B. Introduce Ordinance No. OCSD-49, entitled: “An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of Orange County Sanitation District Adopting Regional Sewer Service Charges and Repealing Ordinance No. OCSD-41 and Ordinance No. OCSD-46”; and C. Set March 28, 2018, as the date of the Public Hearing to hear protests and for the second reading of the Ordinance No. OCSD-49. AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Tinajero; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: Steel ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; and Wanke 20. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING CAPITAL FACILITIES CAPACITY CHARGES AND FEES (Lorenzo Tyner) Mr. Tyner provided a brief overview of the item. 02/28/2018 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 12 of 13 MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Motion to Read Ordinance No. OCSD-50 by title only and waive reading of said entire ordinance; B. Introduce Ordinance No. OCSD-50, entitled: “An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Adopting Capital Facilities Capacity Charges and Repealing Ordinances No. OCSD-40 and No. OCSD-42”; and C. Set March 28, 2018, as the date of the Public Hearing to hear protests and for the second reading of the Ordinance No. OCSD-50. AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Tinajero; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: Steel ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; and Wanke 21. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES AND FEES RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGES, SOURCE CONTROL PERMITTEES AND WASTEHAULERS (Lorenzo Tyner) Mr. Tyner provided a brief overview of the item. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Motion to Read Ordinance No. OCSD-51 by title only and waive reading of said entire ordinance; B. Introduce Ordinance No. OCSD-51, entitled: “An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Adopting Miscellaneous Charges and Fees Relating to Industrial Dischargers, Source Control Permittees and Wastehaulers and Repealing Ordinance No. OCSD-40 and Ordinance No. OCSD-42; and C. Set March 28, 2018, as the date of the Public Hearing to hear protests and for the second reading of the Ordinance No. OCSD-51. AYES: Barnes; Bernstein; Blazey (Alternate); Collacott; Deaton; Ferryman; Goodman (Alternate); B. Jones (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Nguyen; Parker; Peotter; Posey; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Tinajero; Wagner; Withers; and Yarc NOES: Steel ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: S. Jones; T. Smith; and Wanke AB 1234 DISCLOSURE REPORTS: Vice-Chair Shawver and Director Withers reported on their recent attendance at the State Senate and Assembly Floor Recognition for the GWRS 1 oth Anniversary. Director Ferryman provided information regarding recently attended meetings of the Borders Committee, NWRI and OCCOG commended staff on and excellent GWRS 10-year anniversary celebration. Alternate Director Jones provided information regarding his recent attendance at the Urban Water Users meeting where a topic of discussion was the unintended consequences of low flow and the accelerated deterioration of the pipes. CLOSED SESSION: The Board did not convene in Closed Session. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS. IFANY: Director Bernstein congratulated the staff on the successful GWRS event and commended the project in general. At the request of Director Murphy, Mr. Tyner briefly explained the process for reviewing all OCSD fees. ADJOURNMENT: At 7:05 p.m., Chair Sebourn adjourned the meeting until the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors to be held on March 28, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Submitted by: 02/28/2018 Minutes of Board Meeting Page 13of13