Minutes of the October 20, 2015 Special Workshop Meeting

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

 

October 20, 2015

 

The Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) Board of Directors met in Special Session on Tuesday, October 20, 2015.

 

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

 

1. Call to Order President David Contreras called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. 
    
   Board Roll Call
    
               Members present:                   David Contreras, Chris Lauritzen, Susan Morgan, Michael Painter, and Doug Scheer
    
               Members absent:                    None
    
   Staff/Consultants present:      Chad Davisson, General Manager
   Jenny Skrel, District Engineer
   David Dal Porto, Ranch, Levee & Reclamation Superintendent
   Phil Batchelor, Consultant
   Michael Welty, Consultant
    
               Interested parties present:      None
                                                              
   Pledge of Allegiance – led by Phil Batchelor
    
2. Approval of the Agenda -M/S C. Lauritzen, S. Morgan and the Board voted unanimously to approve the Agenda. 

In favor: D. Contreras, C. Lauritzen, S. Morgan, 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. Public Workshop to Review Proposed Approach for Analyzing the Economic Potential of Jersey Island.
    
   Chad Davisson introduced the item, stating that the Board approved an assessment item (193) to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Jersey Island in order to maximize the value of the asset.  Mr. Davisson stated that the District had contracted with Mr. Phil Batchelor to develop the methodology for the analysis.  At this point, Mr. Davisson introduced Mr. Batchelor and turned the discussion over to him.
   Phil Batchelor provided an overview of the Proposed Approach for Analyzing the Economic Potential of Jersey Island.

 

Following Phil Batchelor’s overview it was opened up for questions and discussion:

 

Directors Scheer and Morgan inquired as to the amount of time required to complete the phase one analysis.  After some discussion, staff reported that the phase one analysis could be completed in 3 months.

 

President Contreras requested that staff provide monthly updates during the phase one analysis.

 

Mr. Batchelor explained that phase two of the analysis, if directed by the Board, would likely be more difficult, as it identifies ways to reduce costs.  This phase would likely take an additional 4 to 6 months to complete.

 

Director Lauritzen asked whether efforts to address sea level rise would be included as part of the either the phase one or phase two analysis.  Mr. Batchelor responded that sea level rise will be addressed as part of levee maintenance.

 

Mr. Davisson stated that phase one will be done in-house with existing staff.  Other phases will likely require specialized consultants to address issues.

 

President Contreras enquired as to whether Mr. Batchelor would remain involved in the process and if so, to what level?  Mr. Davisson responded that he would follow up with Mr. Batchelor to determine his availability and interest and bring any recommendations back to the Board for consideration.

 

Director Scheer requested work on phase two begin in 4 months.

 

1. Adjournment
    

There being no further business, President Contreras adjourned the special meeting at 6:50 p.m.