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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.a.4) General Manager Written AnnouncementsBoard Meeting of October 17, 2013 Additional Written Announcements: HUMAN RESOURCES a) Recent Promotions 1) Glen Bradley was promoted to Maintenance Planner in the Plant Operations Division effective September 23, 2013. 2) Jason Atoigue was promoted to Pumping Stations Operator I effective October 1, 2013. 3) Rita Cheng was promoted to Associate Engineer in the Plant Operations Division effective October 2, 2013. b) Recent Personnel Advancement Janet Weeks has advanced to Accounting Technician III in the Administration Division, effective October 9, 2013. c) Annual Employee Service Awards Luncheon to be Held October 23, 2013 On October 23, 2013, the District will hold its annual service awards luncheon. This year the District will be honoring those employees who have reached the five, ten, fifteen, twenty, and twenty -five year milestones in their careers at the District. The Board is invited to attend this event that demonstrates the District's appreciation of these dedicated employees. ENVIRONMENTAL SERV ICES d) Reimbursement Account Annual Notices Mailed Annual notices were mailed to Reimbursement account holders (Installers) on October 4, 2013, in accordance with District Code Section 6.20.200. Installers were reminded of the need to keep the District informed of any change of address and asked to update their information and return the notice to the District in the prepaid envelopes provided. Having current address information will enable the District to notify Installers when reimbursement fees are collected on their behalf. Installers were also informed of the expiration dates of their accounts. Staff will continue to make reasonable efforts to locate installers. Written Announcements October 17, 2013 Page 2 of 2 CONTRACTS UPDATE e) Recap of Contracts Signed by General Manager During Third Quarter 2013 The Board has asked to receive quarterly reports of the professional consulting agreements entered into by staff that fall within the increased staff authority limits that became effective December 15, 2011. On that date, the limit on staff authority for professional consulting services agreements was raised by the Board from $50,000 to $100,000. This is a report of all professional agreements entered into by staff which fall within the new staff authority limits (over $50,000 and less than $100,000) and amendments that cause agreements to fall within this dollar range. Listed below are all such agreements /amendments entered into during the third quarter of 2013 (7/1/13 — 9/30/13): All other contracts that are not considered "professional services," such as maintenance services, equipment, chemicals, and supplies, do not require Board approval regardless of dollar amount. The Board approves the annual budget which includes the expenses that come from these contracts, so these contracts are not included in this report as they have historically been within staff authority. Agreement Amendment Company Date No. (YIN) Name Description Total 7/16/13 033951 Y MCC Add $33,600 / Removal & $93,599 Control replacement of PLC's per best interest of District memo 7/24/13 040754 N HDR Plant planning project $75,000 7/26/13 038618 Y TJC Add $14,000 / Inspection $64,500 Associates during construction and welding — seismic assessment 8/13/13 039358 Y Data Add $10,000 / Concord $64,000 Instinct landscape project 8/16/13 040835 N JN District -wide construction $80,000 Engineering support All other contracts that are not considered "professional services," such as maintenance services, equipment, chemicals, and supplies, do not require Board approval regardless of dollar amount. The Board approves the annual budget which includes the expenses that come from these contracts, so these contracts are not included in this report as they have historically been within staff authority.