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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-2009 Steering Committee MinutesMINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING Orange County Sanitation District Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. A special meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was held on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at 5:00 p.m., in the District's Administrative Office. A quorum was declared present, as follows: STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: DIRECTORS PRESENT: Doug Davert, Chair Larry Crandall, Vice Chair Bill Dalton, Operations Committee Chair Mark Waldman, Administration Committee Chair Jim Ferryman Phil Luebben David Shawver DIRECTORS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Jim Ruth, General Manager Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager Nick Arhontes, Director of Oper. & Maintenance Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Michael Gold, Legislative Affairs Liaison Jeff Reed, Human Resources Manager Tod Haynes, Engineering Manager Penny Kyle, Clerk of the Board Brad Hogin, General Counsel Eric Saperstein Heather Dion Christopher Townsend PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR Chair Davert reported on the CASA conference held January 21st – January 24th that he attended along with some of the members of the Steering Committee. He also advised that he would be attending a GWR tour at the Orange County Water District on Friday, January 30th, that was being set up for Lieutenant Governor Garamendi. REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER Jim Ruth, General Manager, provided a brief overview on his monthly status report. Minutes of the Steering Committee January 28, 2009 Page 2 REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL Brad Hogin, General Counsel, reported there was a need to add an item to the closed session calendar, and such action came to the attention of Orange County Sanitation District after the posting of the agenda. It was then moved, seconded and duly carried to add the following item to the closed session agenda pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2), re: Conference with Legal Counsel re anticipated litigation (Subdivision (a) of Sections 54954.2(b)(2), 54956.9) Signif icant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: One case resulting from a written communication from the BKK Working Group threatening litigation, which communication is available for public inspection pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5. ACTION ITEMS (1 - 2) 1. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes of the December 17, 2008 Steering Committee meeting. 2. Annual Legislative Planning Session Jim Ruth, General Manager, reported that Jon Freshman has decided to scale back his business activities. Discussion with Eric Saperstein has determined that Eric will be able to step up to cover these additional activities. Michael Gold reviewed the legislative goals for the 2009 calendar year and requested input and direction on priorities. It was noted there were not many changes for 2009 but one addition was being recommended regarding taking positions on a new bill. The committee then heard from Eric Saperstein regarding what could be expected during the coming year on the federal side, and Heather Dion and Christopher Townsend advised what was expected on the state side. INFORMATION ITEMS There were none. CLOSED SESSION (3 - 6) The Steering Committee convened at 6:04 p.m. in Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) to discuss five matters. Confidential Minutes of the Closed Session held by the Steering Committee have been prepared in accordance with Government Code Section 54957.2, and are maintained by the Clerk of the Board in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of Board and Committee Closed Meetings. The Steering Committee reconvened at 6:18 p.m. in regular session. ·Minutes of the Steering Committee January 28, 2009 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at 5:30p .m . The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6 :18 p.m. Submitted by: c.LJ Penny M. Kyle ~ -Clerk of the Board