Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Minutes of the July 11, 2013 Outreach Committee Meeting




MINUTES

FOR THE PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE:         Thursday, July 11, 2013

TIME:          Meeting start time 9:00 a.m.

PLACE:        Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
                   450 Walnut Meadows Drive
                   Oakley, California  94561

ATTENDANCE: David Contreras, David Huerta, Roni Gehlke



A.         Public Comments
          No public comment.


 B.      Planning of Future and Ongoing District Public Outreach Efforts

1.  Jersey Island Internship update
     Ian Jauregai, a graduating senior from Freedom High School, began working on Jersey Island on the week of June 10. He is scheduled to work for 14 hours/week for five weeks. He will work directly under Dave DalPorto on the island learning various part of the island production. So far Dave DalPorto has reported back that Ian is doing a great job and he is very happy with the arrangement. Director Contreras asked if Ian isn’t already filling out a journal if he can write something out to tell about his time working on the island.

2.  Jersey Island Signs
     As directed by the committee, photos of the current Jersey Island signs were shown at the meeting, along with samples of ideas for future signs. Discussion included changing wording on the current signs to better fit the information on the signs. The committee also wanted to check with Dave DalPorto about wording on the current signs. The committee also discussed options for a sign that just reads Jersey Island. Including adding “resource recovery” or the use of “recycled water” to the sign.

3.  ISD Signs
     The committee viewed examples of a Districts Way directional street sign that would be added to Main Street going east and west. The examples gave two size options with the option of adding the “Ironhouse Sanitary District” name or leaving it off. The committee chose the smaller of the two signs, with the name option if the city did not allow the green with white lettering sign. The committee instructed to fill out paperwork and bring to the next outreach meeting before sending to the city.

4.  District of Distinction and Transparency Award Review
     The committee reviewed the Transparency award and the fact that two board members are completing the necessary class hours so the District is eligible for the award. The only step left is for the District to develop a Reserve Policy Plan. Once these two items are completed and the award criteria reviewed by two designated members of the public, the District can send the award in. Once the District receives the award, then they can complete the necessary steps to receive the District of Distinction Award.

5.  City of Oakley July Cityhood Celebration Review
     The committee reviewed the booth and information delivered at the Cityhood Celebration. It was decided to continue to use the Blinko game at future festivals and fairs. The committee decided to host a booth at the Bethel Island 50s Bash for at least one day of the show. 

6. Green Business plan
     The committee asked to speak with Dave Smith with further questions on the Green Business Plan and bring back answers at next meeting.

7.  Summer 2013 newsletter center spread
     The committee discussed ideas for the center spread of the six-page newsletter expected to come out at the end of August 2013. The committee also discussed front-page stories and a feature to be written about the JI intern.

 C.      Discussion on future items for Outreach Committee meetings
          Next meeting moved until Aug. 8, 2013.

 D.     Adjournment


Posted: Susan Walde                                                             Date:  July 31, 2013  
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