NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT BOARD MEETINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 IN AN EFFORT TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS). THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE TELEPHONICALLY AS THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC LOCATION FOR ATTENDING IN PERSON. THE AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING OF THESE MEETINGS MAY BE POSTED TO THE MSWD WEBPAGE FOLLOWING THE MEETING.
THE PUBLIC MAY SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS ADDRESSING ITEMS BELOW BY EMAILING DPETEE@MSWD.ORG PRIOR TO THE START OF THE MEETING.
CALL-IN NUMBER FOR BOARD MEMBERS AND PUBLIC (AUDIO ONLY):
1(623) 404-9000
Meeting ID: 659 010 3494
PUBLIC WISHING TO CONNECT TO THIS MEETING VIA VIDEO MAY CONTACT DORI PETEE AT DPETEE@MSWD.ORG OR (760) 660-4403 FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
RULES OF PROCEDURE
PUBLIC INPUT
This is the opportunity for members of the public to address the Board on matters with in the Board's jurisdiction. Please limit comments to three (3) minutes or less. State law prohibits the Board from discussing ot taking action on any item not listed on the agenda.
HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT
COVID-19 UPDATE
ACTION ITEMS
President Wright may appoint members to the District’s standing committees.
It is recommended to review, update if necessary and approve the current Board Affiliation Listing.
It is recommended to adopt Resolution No. 2021-01 providing for the revision to Mission Springs Water District Personnel Rules and Regulations.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to execute an Agreement for Services with Carpi & Clay Government Relations in the amount of $4000/month for the term February 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to award a contract agreement with Layne Christensen Company (Layne), for the Rehabilitation of Well 26, for a not to exceed amount of $147,379.31, plus a 10% contingency (total $162,117.24), augment the capital improvement budget to $182,500 for Job number 11343, and do all things necessary to complete the project.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with AECOM for a not to exceed amount of $135,000.00 for bidding period support services of the Regional Water Reclamation Facility (RWRF) Project.
It is recommended to review and accept the audited financial statements as presented by Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP.
It is recommended to approve the FY 2020/21 supplemental budget request.
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.
The following have submitted an application for a non-transferable lien agreement to connect to the sewer system:
10620 Cactus Drive - $2925.00
DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
REPORTS
DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
One Case: Case No. PSC 1600676
(Mission Springs Water District vs. Desert Water Agency)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
One Case: Case No. RIC2003782
(George Padilla and Sharon Moreno vs. Mission Springs Water District).
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency designated representatives: Board President Nancy Wright and Vice President Russ Martin. Unrepresented Employee: General Manager
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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CERTIFICATION OF POSTING
I certify that on or before January 11, 2021, 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).