March 15, 2010
VALLEY CENTER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
29300 Valley Center Road
Valley Center , Calif. 92082
Regular Board of Directors’ Meeting
AGENDA
March 15, 2010
2:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA At its option, the Board may approve the agenda, delete an item, reorder items and add an item to the agenda per the provisions of Government Code §54954.2.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Comments and inquires from the audience will be received on any matter not on the agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the Board. Comments and inquiries pertaining to an item on the agenda will be received during the deliberation of the agenda item (Government Code §54954.3).
CONSENT CALENDAR Consent calendar items will be voted on together by a single motion unless separate action is requested by a Board member, staff or member of the audience.
1. Minutes of the Board meeting held March 1, 2010
2. Audit demands and wire disbursements
3. Treasurer’s Report and Financial Statements for the period ended January 31, 2010
4. Survey of comparable agencies’ general counsel and auditing services fees per Section 135.3 of the Administrative Code
5. Board of Directors’ requests for per diem compensation and reimbursement of expenses and report of expense reimbursements per Government Code
PRESENTATION 6. Presentation on the ACWA/JPIA Insurance Program’s Liability Retrospective Premium Adjustment:
Peter Kuchinsky, Sr. Risk Management Consultant of the ACWA/JPIA, will give a presentation on the ACWA/JPIA insurance program and its retrospective premium adjustment.
a. Presentation
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. Information item only, no official action required
7. Update on the Carlsbad Desal. Project:
An update on the Carlsbad Desal. Project will be provided by Peter MacLaggan of Poseidon Resources and the water purchase agreement with Poseidon will be discussed.
a. Report by General Manager
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. Information item only, no official action required
ACTION AGENDA
8. Review of the District’s Investment Policy and Confirmation of the Delegation of Investment Authority:
An annual review of the District’s investment policy will be conducted and changes in the Statement of Investment Policy and renewal of the authority delegated to the treasurer will be considered.
a. Report by Director of Finance
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. If desired, motion to approve or deny Ordinance No. 2010-01
9. Proposed Modifications to the District’s Budget Policies:
Modifications to the District’s Budget Policies, Section 50.2 of the Administrative Code, will be considered.
a. Report by Director of Finance
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. If desired, motion to approve or deny Ordinance No. 2010-02
10. Agreement for Auditing Services With Leaf & Cole, LLP:
Adoption of Resolution No. 2010-15 to enter into an agreement with Leaf & Cole to audit the District’s financial records for Fiscal Years 2009-10 through 2011-12 will be requested.
a. Report by Director of Finance
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. If desired, motion to approve or deny Resolution No. 2010-15
11. Resolution In Support of the “Local Taxpayer, Public Safety and Transportation Act of 2010”:
Resolution No. 2010-14 supporting the adoption of the “Local Taxpayer, Public Safety and Transportation Act of 2010” will be presented for the Board’s consideration.
a. Report by General Manager
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. If desired, motion to approve or deny Resolution No. 2010-14
12. Board of Directors’ Per Diem, Consideration of Modification:
Board direction regarding initiating the process to adjust the Board of Directors’ per diem will be requested.
a. Report by General Manager
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. If desired, motion to approve or deny
GENERAL MANAGER’S AGENDA
13. Review of Miscellaneous Informational Items:
Miscellaneous informational items will be reviewed.
a. Report by General Manager
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. Informational item only, no action required
DISTRICT GENERAL COUNSEL’S AGENDA
Information item only, no action required
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ AGENDA AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED
Information item only, no action required
CLOSED SESSION
At any time during the regular session, the Board may adjourn to closed session to consider litigation, personnel matters, or to discuss with legal counsel matters within the attorney-client privilege. Discussion of litigation is within the attorney-client privilege and may be held in closed session. Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9.
14. A Closed Session will be held pursuant to:
● Government Code §54956.9(a), Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation
Names of parties: Harbor Bay, Inc. vs. Valley Center Municipal Water District
Case No. 37-2010-00050483-CU-BC-NC
ADJOURNMENT
Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the Board Secretary at (760) 749-1603, Ext. 244 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the members of the Valley Center Municipal Water District Board of Directors regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection during normal business hours in the office of the Board Secretary located at 29300 Valley Center Road.