REGULAR MEETING

NOTICE & AGENDA

 

Friday

Boardroom

January 19, 2007

MRWMD Offices

 

14201 Del Monte Blvd.

 

Marina, CA

CALL TO ORDER AT 9:30 AM

 

 

introduction of new board member libby downey

 

 

ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

public communications

Anyone wishing to address the Board on matters not appearing on the Agenda may do so now.  The public may comment on any other matter listed on the agenda at the time the matter is being considered by the Board.

 

 

Presentations

1)      Adopt Resolution (2007-01) of Appreciation for Outgoing Monterey Representative Dan Albert.

2)      Three Year Award to Director Leo Laska.

 

 

election of new chair and vice chair for remainder of fiscal year

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

These matters include routine financial and administrative actions, which are usually approved by a single majority vote.  Individual items may be removed from Consent for discussion and action.

3)      Approve Minutes of December 15, 2006 Regular Board Meeting.  

4)      Approve Report of Disbursements.  

5)      Ratify Purchase of Used Maintenance Truck.

6)      Authorize Preparation of Specifications and Call for Bids for Items in Capital Outlay Budget Including Landfill Compactor, Upgraded Camera System, Fire Suppression System and Landfill Gas Project Improvements.

7)      Authorize Purchase of Three Replacement Pickup Trucks.

8)      Authorize Phase I Upgrades to District Site Camera System.

9)      Authorize Extended Leave of Absence for District Employee.

 

 

Items for Board consideration, discussion and action

10)    Receive Presentation on Comprehensive Recycling Community (CRC) Program from Department of Conservation.

11)    Approve 2007 Board Meeting and Other Events Calendar.

12)    Authorize Agreement with The Ingram Group to Facilitate Board Strategic Planning Workshop in April 2007.

13)    Authorize Scope of Work from SCS Engineers to Provide Solid Waste Planning Services.

14)    Review December 7, 2006 Safety Committee Meeting Minutes.

15)    Review Financial Reports and Mid-Year 2006/2007 Fiscal Year Budget.

 

 

staff reports

16)    Operating and Recycling Reports.  

17)    Public Education and Recycling Reports.

18)    Report on January 16, 2007 Meeting of Special Districts Association of Monterey County.

19)    SWANA Legislative Task Force Update.

 

 

OTHER CORRESPONDENCE

20)    Letters to California Highway Patrol and CalTrans Re: Appreciation for Assistance in Reducing Highway Litter.

21)    Letters From and To Monterey County Supervisor Smith Re: Disposal Fees for Usable Paint.

 

 

General manager communications

General Managers Report.  

Memo from Santa Cruz County (SCC) Director of Public Works, Thomas Bolich.

Staff report from Michael Brown, HDR.

 

 

board communications

 

 

closed session

As permitted by Government Code Section 54956 et seq., the Board may adjourn to a Closed or Executive Session to consider specific matters dealing with pending or prospective litigation, real property negotiations, certain personnel matters, or to confer with District’s Meyers-Milias-Brown representative.

1)      Conference with Property Negotiators

Property:                    Landfill Site Space/Capacity

District Negotiators:    William Merry, Tim Flanagan, and Rick Shedden

Negotiating Parties:     Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority

Terms:                       All Terms and Conditions

2)   Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation

a)   Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54965.9: 1 case

3)   Conference with Labor Negotiators 

      District Negotiators:  William Merry and Richard Norton

      Employee Organizations:  Service Employees International Union

4)      Personnel Matter - Public Employee Performance Evaluation and Compensation:  General Manager

 

 

Next meeting date:  February 16, 2007