Bolinas Community Public Utility District
A Special Meeting  Of  The Board  Of  Directors
November 8, 2011           270 Elm Road, Bolinas



MINUTES




1.  Call to Order.

    2:06 p.m.

2.  Roll.

    Director Amoroso, Kimball, Siedman and Smith present; director Bender absent.

3.    Approve Information Technology Proposal by Tech-Tonics.

Staff presented a proposal prepared by Tech-Tonics, Inc. to upgrade the district’s current computer network to enhance its security and reliability.  If the proposal is approved, the district will migrate to a stand-alone network server (rather than continue to rely on the General Manager’s computer as the de facto server) and upgrade the General Manager’s computer, as well as add a laptop computer for use by operations staff and the district’s bookkeeper.  In addition, the district’s software programs (Word, Excel, etc.) will be updated and the utility billing program will be backed-up and improved.  The proposed fee for the work is just under $3,000.00.

B. Kimball/V. Amoroso        four in favor, director Bender absent    to approve Tech-Tonic’s information technology proposal.

4.    Approve BCPUD Comments on the State Water Resources Control Board Policy for Siting, Design, Operation and Management of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (Septic Systems) and Substitute Environmental Document.

    Director Bender joined the meeting by telephone at 2:28 p.m.

The Board reviewed a comment letter prepared by staff, based on a draft document written by Director Smith concerning the proposed statewide septic regulations.  Director Smith offered several clarifying corrections.

B. Kimball/D. Smith        four in favor, director Bender absent    to approve the BCPUD comment letter on the state’s proposed septic regulations as clarified by director Smith’ corrections.

5.   Employee Request for Contribution toward Health Insurance Premium.

    After a brief discussion, this matter was continued to a future meeting.

6.    Community Expression

    None.

7.    Adjournment

    2:42 p.m.