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LEAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT April 16, 2014
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm. Mr. Sturgeon
led the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Coats, Coleman, LeVesque, Morales, Sturgeon
ABSENT: Directors: None
STAFF: John Mura, General Manager/CEO; Brian Tompkins, Chief
Financial Officer; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Manager;
Cecilia Contreras, Executive Assistant
LEGAL COUNSEL: None
GUEST(s): Members of the public
liPUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Chairman Morales declared the public participation section of the meeting open at
5:32 pm.
There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was
closed.
WASTEWATER RECLAMATION PLANT FEASIBILITY STUDY UPDATE
The General Manager/CEO provided a brief overview of the Feasibility Study. He
stated that that the adopted Sewer Master Plan (SMP) showed capacity
deficiencies for new development; that the District is exploring all possible
solutions.
A representative from RMC, Inc. gave a presentation that discussed alternate
project considerations, technology feasibility, plant siting, community
considerations, location determinations, permitting/institutional processes, and
environmental review.
L. The General Manager/CEO stated that the District would like stakeholders and the
community to be engaged in the process. He stated that today is the initial kick-
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off and that a well informed decision will need to be made by October 2014. He
also stated that the District will set working groups to provide information to the
community. The General Manager/CEO stated that a project goal needs to be set
and that new development cannot be approved until this is resolved.
Chairman Morales stated that the information presented by the General
Manager/CEO and consultant is a comprehensive approach to determine which of
the three options presented tonight would best suit the District and the
community.
Members of the public commented on the study and the presentation.
Director Coats stated that he is excited to see what the options the consultant
comes up with. He stated that if the District decides to build a plant it could save
the District money by not having to buy water and could help maintain our water
rates.
Director LeVesque stated that the Board has set a policy to allow the General
Manager/CEO to bring this process from a seven year timeline to a three year
timeline; that he would like to volunteer to sit on the committee for this study.
Vice Chairman Coleman stated that sewer treatment plants have come a long way
over the years and that that the newer plants do not emit odors as in the past;
that he would like to sit on one of the committee's for the study and he looks
forward to reusing water in a way to help save money.
Chairman Morales stated that that the Board is acutely aware of the development
constraints regarding sewer capacity; that the Board will make a final decision
based on the consultant reports. Chairman Morales thanked everyone for attending
the meeting and for staying actively engaged.
Information only.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT
No reports at this time.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
The General Manager/CEO stated that the Employee Committee is having
underwear and sock drive for an elementary school that the District has adopted,
and if anyone is interested in donating to please contact the District.
Information only.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMENTS
No comments at this time.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:51 pm.
Ja s Morales, Jr, President
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John J. Mura,(Secretary
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