Minutes of the Board of Trustees – Wed, June 8, 2011.
1. Roll Call:
Present: President, Evan Long; Larry Roberts; Richard Phillips; Bette George and Rosemary Hellwig.
Absent: Secretary, Belen Gomez.
Staff: Manager, Michael Alburn; Administrative Assistant, Sheri Davis; Consultant, Maria Garcia-Adarve - SCI; Attorney, Jeff Kuhn – Lozano Smith.
2. Public Hearing:
The Board of Trustees held a Public Hearing in order to consider a levy of assessments for the Proposed Improved Mosquito, Vector and Disease Testing and Control Assessment for the Delta Vector Control District. No members of the public attended.
3. Consideration of Resolution 11-03:
The Trustees considered Resolution 11-03 approving the Engineers Report, Confirming the Assessment Diagram and Assessment, and Ordering the Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2011-12 for the Delta Vector Control District, Improved Mosquito, Vector and Disease Testing and Control Assessment. Following discussion, it was moved by Richard Phillips, seconded by Bette George and unanimously carried to approve Resolution 11-03 (Belen Gomez absent). See: Exhibit I
4. Bid Award – Resolution 11-04:
The Manager reported that in light of new information that has come to staff at 4:17 pm today June 8, from Seals/ Biehle, we do not want to rush into a decision without thorough, thoughtful and responsible consideration of all complaints. In order to allow a proper defense of the Boards action we respectfully request a continuation of the agenda item to sometime next week when a special meeting will be held to reconvene the Board. It was moved by Larry Roberts, seconded by Richard Phillips and unanimously carried to continue item #4 until Thursday, June 16 at 2:00 p.m. See: Exhibit II
5. Approval of May Minutes:
It was moved by Rosemary Hellwig, seconded by Bette George and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the May meeting be approved as mailed.
6. Approval of May Bills:
Following discussion, it was moved by Bette George, seconded by Richard Phillips, and unanimously carried that the May Bills be approved as submitted. See: Board Order to disburse funds No. 25, Exhibit III.
7. Approval of June Payroll:
Following discussion, it was moved by Larry Roberts, seconded by Richard Phillips, and unanimously carried that the June Payroll be approved as submitted. See: Board Order to disburse funds No. 26, Exhibit IV.
8. Public Forum:
None.
9. Operational Report:
The Manager reported on the following operational items.
Two WNV + Crows were located at Walnut/ Court from 5/26 & 5/30, results were acquired today and press release issued to Visalia Times Delta, Fresno Bee South Valley Bureau & Valley Voice.
Herbicide treatments to contracted waste treatment facilities and dairy lagoons are behind by approximately 9 days due to weather. The control has been excellent so we are not behind in the amount of vegetation and with improved weather will be able to catch up quickly to our 16 day rotation.
Kaweah Rock plant has been performing source reduction with some of their heavy equipment. District Superintendent Paul Jobe has been assisting in site selection for their effort. Two aerial treatments have been performed on both Cemex (Lonestar) and Kaweah Rock, 4 week intervals with owner paying contracted aircraft costs directly, while the District supplies the larviciding product.
The sites where aerial photos revealed potential backyard sources have been inspected with the exception of approximately 100 lock outs, which are being given top priority for inspection.
Kings River water flows have been high with personal water craft restrictions just having been lifted. Area temps are going to rise over next 10 days, and the Kingsburg Gun Club will be holding its annual shoot beginning June 16 and running through the whole next week, restricting access to sources in that area. We will use Bacilus Sphericus (3 week control product) to overcome the access needs during this time.
10. Meeting Planning:
The Manager asked that final travel requests be provided to him by July 1 so he could incorporate into the 11/12 fiscal budget. As it stands, Evan Long and Rosemary Hellwig are signed up for MVCAC Annual Conference and Rosemary for CSDA Annual Conference.
11. ERMA Pooled Wrongful Employment Practices:
It has been strongly recommended by ERMA representatives but not required of Board of Trustees that AB-1825 training be current. The Board discussed at length the value of the training for themselves and asked the Manager to return with options for their participation to be decided upon at a future meeting.
12. Closed Session §54957:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
General Manager
13. Meeting to Reconvene on June 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Board Minutes Approved on July 13, 2011.
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Michael W. Alburn, Recording Secretary