NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT WILL HOLD ITS REGULAR MEETING(S) ON THE DATE LISTED ABOVE. THE BOARD WILL MEET IN PERSON AT 66575 SECOND STREET, DESERT HOT SPRINGS.
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ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA
This is the opportunity for members of the public to address the Board on matters within the Board's jurisdiction. Please limit comments to three (3) minutes or less. State law prohibits the Board from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
One case: Fournier v Mission Springs Water District (case number Adj19778853).
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representative: General Manager Brian Macy or his designee.
Unrepresented Employees: All MSWD employees other than the General Manager.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title: General Manager
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
Agency designated representative: Board President Ivan Sewell or his designee.
Unrepresented Employee: General Manager Brian Macy.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
ACTION ITEMS
It is recommended to adopt Resolution 2025-05, electing to collect sewer user fees on the tax roll.
It is recommended to adopt Resolution 2025-06 authorizing the following positions within Mission Springs Water District to apply for federal disaster assistance on behalf of the District: General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Director of Finance and Director of Operations.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to augment the capital budget for Job #11776, the Energy Conservation and Efficiency Services Plan, by $405,000, increasing the total budget from $150,000 to $555,000.
It is recommended that the Board of Directors receive and file the 2025 Water and Wastewater Master Plans; and use the 2025 Water and Wastewater Master Plans as documents for developing Capital Improvement Project schedules, policies and budgeting guidelines.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to negotiate and execute a contract amendment with Tom Dodson and Associates in the amount of $97,750.00 to prepare technical analysis and studies that meet California Environmental Quality Act, and National Environmental Protection Act conditions with a 10% contingency in the amount of $9,775.00 for a not to exceed contract amount of $241,925.00.
It is recommended that the General Manager be authorized to execute a Contract Amendment with Downing Construction, Inc. for additional costs due to unforeseen tasks and field issues during construction of the Regional Sewer Conveyance Line for a not to exceed amount of $138,932.59.
It is the staff's recommendation to reject all bids and not proceed with the Area D-3 Sewer Construction and Water Line Replacement Project due to increased construction costs.
It is recommended to approve the First Amended and Restated General Manager/Chief Engineer Employment Agreement between Mission Springs Water District and Brian Macy.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent agenda items are expected to be routine and non-controversial, to be acted upon by the Board at one time, without discussion. If a member would like an item to be handled separately, it will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate action.
It is recommended to approve the minutes as follows:
March 11, 2025 - Special Meeting Workshop Minutes
March 13, 2025 - Study Session Minutes
March 17, 2025 - Board Meeting Minutes
The register of demands totaling $2,603,339.31
It is recommended to consider Board compensation for the following event:
CWEA Awards Luncheon, April 24, 2025, All Board Members
REPORTS
Included in this report are the following oral reports:
A. Finance Report
B. Public Affairs Report
C. Well 42
COMMENTS
1. General Comments
2. Requests for Future Agenda Items
3. Requests for Future Meetings
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ANY DISCLOSABLE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATED TO AN OPEN SESSION ITEM ON A REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND DISTRIBUTED BY MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT TO ALL OR A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS LESS THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THAT MEETING ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE, 66575 SECOND STREET, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AND MAY ALSO BE AVAILABLE ON THE DISTRICT’S WEBSITE AT WWW.MSWD.ORG/MEETINGS. NOTE: THE PROCEEDINGS MAY BE AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDED.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING
I certify that on or before April 18, 2025 a copy of the foregoing notice was posted near the regular meeting place of the Board of Directors of Mission Springs Water District at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting (Government Code Section 54954.2).