Minutes of the ISD Outreach Committee Meeting October 9, 2014

MINUTES

 

FOR THE PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

 

 

DATE:          Thursday, October 9, 2014

 

TIME:           9:00 a.m.

 

PLACE:        Ironhouse Sanitary District Office

                    450 Walnut Meadows Drive

                    Oakley, California  94561

 

 

 

 A.      Public Comments

 

 B.      Planning of Future and Ongoing District Public Outreach Efforts

 

1.  Salt Campaign

     Committee spoke more on the salt campaign and the upcoming no salt water softener regulations and policies. Talked about state regulation and wait for water board to give approval of needed for regulations. Talked about newsletters and information that will go out to the public about regulations.

 

2.  Saturday holiday grease days

     Committee discussed only opening one Saturday this holiday season. Decided that the Saturday after Thanksgiving opening was the best bet this year. Time change for opening from 10 am to 2 pm to 9 am to 1 pm. Making a new banner. Have staff place fliers on doors in neighborhoods with grease issues. List regular openings grease building openings as well as the Saturday opening.

 

3. Recycled water campaign

     Talked about September workshop and information about what was discussed at the workshop and future ideas for promotions on the topic.

 

4. Winter Newsletter ideas

     Moved date of newsletter release up so that it could be in the mail before Thanksgiving and remind people to save their holiday grease and bring it to ISD for recycling.

 

     Front page stories include Salt policy change and grease day.

     Bio-solids story based on talk with Gregg Kester

     Maintenance 101 tree root story

     Staff profile

     Story on Dr. Oz and wipes

 

     The committee likes the heavy paper that was used by accident in the Summer newsletter and would like to use that paper in the newsletters if possible. Also because that paper is recycled paper wants to add that on newsletter.

 

5.  Distinction Award Preparation

     Short discussion on Distinction award.

 

6. Review of Heart of Oakley Festival

     Discussed the campaigns used at the Heart of Oakley Festival including salt campaign, grease campaign and wipes campaign. Learned from public that Dr. Oz spoke about not flushing wipes and still have a lot of interest in the wipes we added to water at the Bethel Island 50s Bash in 2013 that have not degraded yet. The grease soap campaign is still successful with a lot of people stopping at our booth to check out the bacon soap recipe and the salt cleaning products gained some interest.

 

     Gave away a lot of bags. Almost all our pens are gone.

 

7. Bio-Solid story

     Greg Kester from CASA will be coming to speak with the committee later this month to discuss recycled uses for bio-solids and ideas for educating the public.

 

C.       Discussion on future items for Outreach Committee meetings

 

D.       Adjournment

 

Minutes of the ISD Special Meeting of the Board November 10, 2014

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

 

November 10, 2014

 

The Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) Board of Directors met in Special Session on Monday, November 10, 2014.

 

The place of the meeting was the Ironhouse Sanitary District Office at 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, California.  

 

1. Call to Order President David Huerta called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. 
    
2. Board Roll Call
    
               Members present:                   David Contreras, David Huerta, Chris Lauritzen, Michael Painter, and Doug Scheer
    
               Members absent:                    None
    
   Staff/Consultants present:      Tom Williams, General Manager
   Bob Henn, District Counsel
    
               Interested parties present:      None
                                                              
   Pledge of Allegiance
    
   At 6:05 pm, The President announced the Board would now go into Closed Session on agenda item
   3A.
    
3. CLOSED SESSION

 

            3A.      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

            Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 – one case.

 

At 8:05 p.m. the Board reconvened from Closed Session to Open Session. 

 

4.         Announcement of Action taken in closed Session, if any. 

President Huerta announced the Board took no action in the Closed Session.

 

1.       Adjournment.

There being no further business, President Huerta adjourned the Special meeting at 8:06 p.m.  

Minutes of the ISD Special Meeting of the Board November 18, 2014

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

 

November 18, 2014

 

The Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) Board of Directors met in Special Session on Tuesday, November 18, 2014.

 

The place of the meeting was the Ironhouse Sanitary District Office at 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, California.  

 

1. Call to Order President David Huerta called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. 
    
   Board Roll Call
    
               Members present:                   David Contreras, David Huerta, Chris Lauritzen, Michael Painter, and Doug Scheer
    
               Members absent:                    None
    
   Staff/Consultants present:      Tom Williams, General Manager
   Bob Henn, District Counsel
   Susan Walde, District Secretary
    
               Interested parties present:      Susan Morgan, Oakley
                                                              
   Pledge of Allegiance – led by President Huerta
    
2. Approval of the Agenda -M/S M. Painter, D. Contreras and the Board voted unanimously to approve the Agenda. 

In favor: D. Contreras, D. Huerta, C. Lauritzen, M. Painter and D. Scheer.  Opposed:  None. Absent: None.

 

1. Public Comments – Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda.  There were no comments from the public at this time.
    
2. Business Before the Board
    
   4A.       Consideration of Position of Assistant General Manager/Later General Manager.  Director Contreras on behalf of the Personnel/HR Committee reported that the Committee met for follow up on B.O. #14-46 authorizing the hiring of a recruiting firm for not to exceed $30,000 for recruiting of a possible Assistant General Manager.  At the Board’s September 2 meeting, the Committee heard from several members of the Board that they were interested in pursuing someone who could be General Manager upon the expected retirement of the current General Manager. The Committee moved forward with the request and received a proposal from BHI Management Consulting.  The Committee met today, reviewed the proposal and decided to present the proposal to the Board with the recommendation it move forward with the proposal.  After its meeting, the Committee had copies of the BHI Management Consulting proposal distributed to the other Board members and had District Counsel prepare a short Consulting Agreement.  After hearing from the Board that they are not interested in the position of Assistant General Manager the Committee recommends moving forward with General Manager recruitment.  The Committee also recommends that the Board:
   - Approve the proposal dated November 17, 2014 and the Consulting Agreement with BHI Management Consulting at a not to exceed cost of $24,000, and authorize the President and Secretary to sign the Consulting Agreement. 
   - Have Mr. Ives work directly for the Board taking his direction from it. 
    - Designate a Board committee to administer the General Manager recruitment between Board meetings, which can be the existing Personnel & HR Committee with a new member to replace David Huerta or an ad hoc committee. If the natural progression of the Board reorganization should proceed, then Director Contreras would recommend adding Director Scheer to the Personnel & HR Committee; he reviewed and proposed this to the Board and the Board agreed. 
     - Authorize the Committee to administer the GM Recruitment between Board meetings under the direction of the Board. 
     - Set up the first workshop for the Board to work with BHI Management Consulting. 
   Director Contreras also stated that the Committee asked Bob Henn and Fred Etzel, Legal Counsel to review the proposal and prepare the agreement, and will be using Legal Counsel for other legal matters as needed in recruitment of the new GM.
   Director Lauritzen stated that in reviewing the proposal, the timing could be 4-6 months from search project start to position start day. 
   Director Contreras stated that the hiring process is the function of the Board as the General Manger is the only employee the Board hires.
   Director Painter stated that this is a carry on of the Board’s previous discussions.  He is in support of using BHI, as the Board has worked with Mr. Ives on previous occasions and have had a positive outcome. 
   Mr. Williams stated his concerns that if the contract starts immediately we could have a candidate in May.  This does not tie-in with a commitment from the General Manager for retirement.
   Director Scheer asked how long it would take to bring a new General Manager up to speed.  Mr. Williams stated he felt it would take 1-2 months.
   The Committee recommends the Board vote on recruitment of a General Manager.  Then authorize retaining BHI Management Consulting for the executive search; authorize President and Secretary to sign the agreement not to exceed price of $24,000 and authorize the Personnel/HR Committee to work directly with BHI between Board meetings and report back to the Board.   
   M/S M. Painter, D. Scheer and the Board voted to move forward with hiring a new General Manager in lieu of an Assistant General Manager. 

In favor: D. Contreras, D. Huerta, C. Lauritzen, M. Painter and D. Scheer.  Opposed:  None. Absent: None.

 

 

4B.       Consider Retaining BHI Management Consulting for Executive Search.

M/S C. Lauritzen, D. Scheer and the Board voted to accept the proposal from BHI Management Consulting; authorize District entry into the Consulting Agreement with BHI and the President and Secretary to sign the Agreement; have Mr. Ives work directly for the Board, taking his direction from it; and accept the recommendations of the Committee to designate and authorize the Personnel/HR Committee to administer the General Manger recruitment between Board meetings under the direction of the Board, reporting back to the Board.

In favor: D. Contreras, D. Huerta, C. Lauritzen, M. Painter and D. Scheer.  Opposed:  None. Absent: None.

The first workshop of the Board with BHI Management Consulting was tentatively set for December 8, 2014.  

 

At 6:32 p.m., the President announced the Board would now go into Closed Session on agenda item

5A.

 

1. CLOSED SESSION

 

            5A.      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

            Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 – one case.

 

At 7:10 p.m. the Board reconvened from Closed Session to Open Session. 

 

6.         Announcement of Action taken in Closed Session, if any

President Huerta announced the Board took no action in the Closed Session.

 

7.      Adjournment

There being no further business, President Huerta adjourned the Special meeting at 7:10 p.m.

 

Minutes of the ISD Board Meeting November 4, 2014

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

 

November 4, 2014

 

The Board of Directors of the Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) met in regular session on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, in the Board meeting room at ISD’s offices at 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, California.

 

1A.     Call to Order

President David Huerta called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.

Roll Call was taken with Directors Contreras, Huerta, Lauritzen, Painter and Scheer present.

Pledge of Allegiance:             Led by Director Huerta

President Huerta announced that the Board would go into the Closed Session shown as Item 1 on the meeting’s agenda.

 

At 5: 39 pm, The President announced the Board would now go into Closed Session for agenda items 1C and 1B.

 

Closed Session To Consider:

          1B.     Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 65957:

          Public Employee Performance Evaluation (General Manager)

 

          1C.     Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 – one case.  

 

At 7:39 pm, the Board reconvened in open session.

 

            Action Resulting from Closed Session

The President reported that no action was taken in closed session.

 

Roll Call:

Directors present:                   David Contreras, David Huerta, C. Lauritzen, and Michael Painter and Doug Scheer

 

            Members absent:                    None

 

            Staff/Consultants

            Present:                                   Tom Williams, General Manager

                                                            Jenny Skrel, District Engineer

                                                            Susan Walde, District Secretary

                                                            Bob Henn, District Counsel

                                                            Michael Welty, Financial Officer

                                                           

            Interested Parties:                   Susan Morgan, Oakley, CA

                                                            Roni Gehlke, Consultant

                                                            Justin Williams, Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAS & Associates, LLP

 

3.        Approval of Agenda

President Huerta asked for the staff report for Michael Welty be removed from the Consent Calendar.  M/S D. Contreras, C. Lauritzen, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the amended Agenda. 

In favor: D. Contreras, D. Huerta, C. Lauritzen, M. Painter and D. Scheer.  Opposed: None.  Absent: None.

 

4.       Approval of the Minutes of the September 23, 2014 Special Workshop and the October 7, 2014 Regular Meeting

M/S C. Lauritzen, D. Scheer and the Board voted to approve the minutes of the September 23, 2014 Special Workshop and the October 7, 2014 Regular Meeting. 

In favor: D. Contreras, D. Huerta, C. Lauritzen, M. Painter and D. Scheer.  Opposed: None.  Absent: None.

 

5.        Public Comments – Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. 

There were no comments from the public at this time.

 

6         Consent Calendar

            A.        Approval of Payment Order, Report on Financial Position & Operating Performance.

 

            B.       Consideration of 2015 District Holidays.

 

M/S M. Painter, C. Lauritzen and the Board voted to approve the Consent Calendar. 

In favor: D. Contreras, D. Huerta, C. Lauritzen, M. Painter and D. Scheer.  Opposed: None.  Absent: None.

 

7.       Business Before the Board

 

          7A.     CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY FISCAL YEAR END JUNE 30, 2014 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT WITH INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT FROM MANN, URRUTIA, NELSON, CPAS & ASSOCIATES, LLP. 

            Mr. Tom Williams introduced Justin Williams of Mann Urrutia Nelson, CPAs and Associates, LLP. Mr. J. Williams gave a presentation and overview of the audit process with ISD.  The process typically reviews controls, disbursements, payroll, and financial processes.  After ISD’s fiscal year closing, Mann Urrutia Nelson CPAs do testing of selected areas of the District’s operations to prepare an audited financial statement.  He gave an unqualified opinion and reported that the audit was a clear audit with no audit adjustments. 

He reported that the District had one significant deficiency and three recommendations given to staff as follows: 1) update the procurement policy, 2) formalize the hay sales process and 3) update the inventory pricing.  Mr. Williams stated that staff are in the process of updating the procurement policy. 

Director Scheer asked about the process of cattle and hay sales to employees and what is our policy on this.  Mr. Tom Williams stated that we do not sell cattle to employees, but we do offer hay to employees at the market price.  

Mr. Justin Williams stated there were no material weaknesses and overall it was a very clean audit.  He thanked ISD staff for being so prepared.

M/S D. Contreras, D. Scheer and the Board voted to accept the Annual Financial Report with Independent Auditor’s Report, Management Report and SAS Letter form the year ended June 30, 2014 as recommended by staff. 

 

In favor: D. Contreras, D. Huerta, C. Lauritzen, M. Painter and D. Scheer.  Opposed: None.  Absent: None.

 

            7B.     ADOPTION OF SALINITY POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN.

Ms. Skrel stated that the Salinity Pollution Prevention Plan was tabled at the October Meeting to allow more time for Board review.  The District will be modeling our Ordinance after the Discovery Bay Ordinance recently adopted and the City of Brentwood will also be adopting one.

After the Board adopts the plan, staff will be working with the City of Oakley to develop an Ordinance specifically to fit our needs as an incentive for new development. 

Director Lauritzen asked about public awareness.  Ms. Skrel stated she is working with the Public Outreach Committee to write articles and publish in the newsletter, post on website and increase awareness at local public events.

Staff’s recommendation is to adopt the Salinity Pollution Prevention Plan.

M/S D. Contreras, C. Lauritzen and the Board voted to adopt the Salinity Pollution Prevention Plan.

In favor: D. Contreras, D. Huerta, C. Lauritzen, M. Painter and D. Scheer.  Opposed: None.  Absent: None.

 

          7C.     APPROVAL OF SCOPE OF WORK FOR RD 830 MARSH CREEK DELTA HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROJECT.

Mr. Williams stated that in February 2014, the scope of work was submitted to the Department of Water Resources.  The RD 830 Marsh Creek Delta Habitat Enhancement Project Scope of Work (SOW) document; and ISD’s agreement with RD 830, requires RD 830 to seek ISD’s approval of certain steps prior to RD 830 proceeding.  RD 830 is presenting its SOW to ISD for approval and then RD 830 can submit to DWR for formal approval. 

Director Lauritzen asked about ISD water rights and are we giving up any rights.  Mr. Williams reported we have to re-route some PG&E lines and will still have access to water.

Director Lauritzen asked if the project will move along on schedule or will there be hick-ups.  Mr. Williams stated there could be some delays in the projects.

M/S M. Painter, D. Scheer and the Board voted to approve the RD 830 Marsh Creek Delta Habitat Enhancement Project Scope of Work as submitted.

 

In favor: D. Contreras, D. Huerta, C. Lauritzen, M. Painter and D. Scheer.  Opposed: None.  Absent: None.

 

          7D.     CONSIDERATION OF REVIEW AND UPDATES TO ISD’S BY-LAWS.

Mr. Williams stated that the policy committee has been working on changes and staff has been working with the attorney and recommended the item be tabled to the next meeting. 

 

            8.        Staff Reports

There were no additional reports given at the meeting.

 

 

 9.        Board Members Advisory Reports

There were no additional Advisory reports given at the meeting.

 

10.     Future Agenda Items for Consideration     

There were not future items for consideration at this time.

 

11.      Adjournment

President Huerta adjourned the regular meeting at 8:25 p.m. until Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. for the next regular meeting in the Ironhouse Sanitary District offices at 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, California.

 

Minutes of the Maintenance/Collections Committee Meeting September 25, 2014

MINUTES

FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND COLLECTIONS COMMITTEE MEETING

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

 

DATE:            Thursday, September 25, 2014

TIME:            10:00 a.m.

PLACE:         Ironhouse Sanitary District Office

                        450 Walnut Meadows Drive

                        Oakley, California  94561

 

ATTENDEES: Michael Painter, Doug Scheer, David Smith, Louis Solana  

______________________________________________________________________________

 

A. Public Comments---No public comments

 

B. The Minutes of the July 24, 2014 Meeting were approved.

 

C.   The new shop equipment garage building requirements and costs were discussed.  The metal building size needs are: 160 feet long by 40 feet wide, 16 foot high sides to accommodate eleven 14 foot high by 12 foot wide roll-up doors, electrical for future roll-up door operators and lighting /alarm/outlets.  The annual budget approval amount for the building was $200,000.  After obtaining bid estimates the price of the building will be over the original approved amount.  Concrete is $77,000 to $96,000, Electrical is $30,000 to $35,000 and the building is $192,000 installed.  Alternate solutions to the price were discussed.  It was recommended that staff explore options to stay under the budgeted amount of the building.      

      

 

E.  Next Meeting Agenda Items:  The next meeting was set for November 17, 2014 at 10:00. The new shop equipment building proposals will be presented for committee comments.  The Collections and Shop budgets will be discussed.

 

F.  Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

 

Minutes of the ISD Board Special Workshop Meeting September 23, 2014

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

 

September 23, 2014

 

The Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) Board of Directors met in Special Session to hold a Recycled Water Feasibility Study Workshop on Tuesday, September 23, 2014.

 

The place of the meeting was the Ironhouse Sanitary District Office at 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, California.  President David Huerta called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

 

1. Call to Order  
    
2. Roll Call
    
               Members present:                   David Contreras, David Huerta, Chris Lauritzen, Michael Painter, and Doug Scheer
    
               Members absent:                    None
    
   Staff/Consultants present:      Tom Williams, General Manager
   Jenny Skrel, District Engineer
   Susan Walde, District Secretary
   Joe Mueller, Environmental Compliance Officer
   Marc Haefke, Operations Superintendent
   Dave Dal Porto, Reclamation and Cattle Supervisor
    
               Interested parties present:      Dave Richardson, RMC Water and Environment
                                                               Christy Kennedy, RMC Water and Environment
                                                               Carolyn Phinney, Orinda, CA
                                                               Mike McGill, CCCSD
    
3. Approval of the Agenda
    
   4.         Public Comment – There were no comments from the public in attendance.
    

1. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
    
   5A.      CONSIDERATION OF REPAIR AND USE OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MOBILE STAGE FOR ISD’S 70^TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT IN AUGUST 2015.
   Mr. Williams reported the Outreach Committee has discussed the 70^th Anniversary event in August 2015.  In preparation for the event, the committee felt the Chamber stage would help ISD’s event be successful and inquired if the stage might be available.  After inquiring, it is available, but will need some maintenance/repair work prior to ISD’s event.  Staff’s recommendation is to authorize staff to have the Oakley Chamber of Commerce list ISD as an additional insured on their insurance policy and to temporarily house the Chamber stage on ISD property to assess and implement repairs, up to an amount of $1,000 to the stage in exchange for using the stage at ISD’s 70^th anniversary event. 
   M/S C. Lauritzen, Michael Painter and the Board voted to authorize staff to work with the Oakley Chamber of Commerce to name ISD as an additional insured and, move the Chamber stage to ISD property for inspection and needed repairs up to an amount of $1,000 for use at the ISD 70^th Anniversary Event in August 2015.
   In favor: D. Contreras, D. Huerta, C. Lauritzen, M. Painter and D. Scheer.  Opposed: None.  Absent: None.
    
   5B.      RECYCLE WATER FEASIBILITY STUDY WORKSHOP
   Ms. Skrel reported that since the last workshop with the Board, staff have outlined 10 projects to review with the Board for alternatives to consider.  Mr. Dave Richardson of RMC gave an interactive presentation with staff to the Board.  His presentation included the background of the Recycled Water Feasibility Study, the overview of Alternatives, Alternative Costs, ISD Staff Recommendations, Financing/Funding Opportunities and Steps to Implement an Off-Site Recycled Water Project. 
   Discussion was held on each of the alternative projects, including discussion on the cost and benefit to the District. 
   Director Scheer asked staff if the profits from an alternative could be used to finance the purple pipe needed to market our recycled water.  Staff responded it is a possibility but unlikely.  Mr. Mueller brought to the attention of the Board that six months of the year we use 100 percent of our discharge water on our farming operation and the other six months the water goes to the river, and this must be a consideration of possible recycled water projects.
   Director Lauritzen would like to be more aggressive and have a fill station considered for the public; and would like to see us have purple pipe to use for construction projects on Jersey Island.  Ms. Skrel stated we don’t yet have the permitting, and the process to go forward is one year plus.  Staff can complete the fill station for on-site recycled water, and after permitting is completed, we can offer the recycled water to the public. 
   Director Lauritzen stated that he would like to see Sanitary Districts work together to go forward to market recycled water in East Contra Costa County.  He stated he would like to see long term, direct potable reuse water to the Wilbur Avenue Corridor.  He would like to see ISD involved in the redevelopment of the Northern Waterfront Project and partner with Delta Diablo to market reuse water.
   Director Contreras asked what the penalties are if the ISD Board decided to change direction of the alternatives.  Staff stated there would be no penalties, that we need to determine an alternative(s) to move forward with the Recycled Water Feasibility Study.  The document can be altered and revised down the road should the Board change directions.
   Mr. Mike McGill, Board member on Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, also LAFCO representative for Special Districts, spoke to the Board in his capacity as a citizen.  Mr. McGill spoke to the Board with encouragement for use of ISD’s recycled water as it might help with the Northern Waterfront Development.  Looking at what we can do to help with the economic vitality, and consider how we can use our strategic resource.  He referred to the EC² effort being developed and encouraged the Board to work with the land use action team.  He would like the Board to consider what they can do to increase the economic value of this area, and possibly use the recycled water to help create jobs. 
   Ms. Phinney spoke to the Board regarding the consideration of green houses on Jersey Island as well as on ISD mainland.  She would like to encourage the Board to consider sustainable farming through greenhouses-hydroponics-aquaponics.  She stated there are possible grants available to help fund this alternative. 
   Mr. Williams stated that after developing the Mainland Land Management Plan, we could add the greenhouses to our Recycled Water Study. 
   Ms. Skrel asked the Board to consider the alternatives recommended by staff: 
   Immediate:

• Fill station (ISD internal use initially with expansion to off-site use for landscape irrigation and dust control).
• Consider growing grapes on 42 acres on Jersey Island.

Near Term:

• Provide recycled water to Oakley Generating Station, when constructed. 
• Continue to pursue conveyance of recycled water to the Wilbur Avenue Corridor for industrial reuse.
• Include in the Mainland Property Management Plan the concept of sustainable farming through greenhouses/ hydroponics / aquaponics.

Long Term:

• Pursue direct potable reuse with CCWD.

Director Contreras would like the following changes made to the alternatives.

Immediate Use: To develop the engineers report to expand the Fill Station to use for off-site landscape and irrigation and dust control; Near-Term: add the Northern Waterfront to the industrial reuse option. 

 

5C.      ACTION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF RECYCLED WATER PROJECTS(S) IN THE DRAFT RECYCLED WATER FEASIBILITY STUDY.

Mr. Williams stated to the Board that we need to determine an action to implement a plan with specific alternatives for direction. 

Director Painter has a very strong concern with the District committing to viticulture.

Director Lauritzen stated we are getting away from our core values.  We are in a drought situation and as a District; we need to be looking at the highest and best use of our water.  Jersey Island is a short-term use until we have a better plan for marketing our water and bringing business to East Contra Costa County.  Do we go from Hay to grapes?  We know how to harvest hay.  We need to go with the alternative that is the highest and best use of our recycled water. 

Director Scheer stated he would like the Board to consider the use of greenhouses.

The following Staff Recommendations as revised by the Board are to be considered as the Recycled Water Feasibility Study:

Immediate:

• Fill station (initial ISD internal use with expansion to off-site for landscape irrigation and dust control).
• Higher Value Farming on 42 acres on Jersey Island.

Near-Term:

• Provide recycled water to Oakley Generating Station when constructed.
• Continue to pursue industrial reuse along the Wilbur Avenue Corridor and the Northern Waterfront area.
• Include in the Mainland Property Management Plan: sustainable farming through greenhouse/hydroponics/aquaponics.

 

Long-Term:

• Advance Treatment suitable for potable reuse.

 

M/S D. Contreras, M. Painter and the Board voted to adopt the amended proposed alternatives for the projects to move forward with in the Recycled Water Feasibility Study. 

In favor: D. Contreras, D. Huerta, C. Lauritzen, M. Painter and D. Scheer.  Opposed: None.  Absent: None.

 

 

6.         Adjournment

President Huerta adjourned the Workshop meeting at 8:12 p.m. to Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. for the next regular meeting in the Ironhouse Sanitary District offices at 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, California.