HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.a. Adopt Resolution commending outgoing Board President James A Nejedly for his service3.a.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -001
RESOLUTION COMMENDING JAMES A. NEJEDLY
FOR HIS SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WHEREAS, James A. Nejedly was appointed to serve as President of the Board of Directors
of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District for two consecutive terms in 2012 and 2013; and
WHEREAS, under the able leadership of President Nejedly, the District accomplished
significant goals and objectives, promoting the mission, vision, and values of the District as a
high - performance organization that provides exceptional customer service and full regulatory
compliance at responsible rates; and
WHEREAS, during his term as Board President, Mr. Nejedly saw the retirements of two
General Managers, worked with one interim General Manager, and voted for the appointment
of the District's ninth General Manager; and
WHEREAS, under his leadership, lengthy labor negotiations resulted in five -year labor
agreements with the District's three labor groups; and
WHEREAS, as Board President, Mr. Nejedly oversaw the decrease in Board stipends from
$221 to $185 per meeting to reduce spending while establishing a formal annual public
review, and helped to implement a Cafeteria Health Care Plan for Board Members which
reduced District health care costs; and
WHEREAS, as President, he presided over the formation of and served on the Ad Hoc Legal
Services Committee to review the provision of legal services to the District, and served as
Vice Chair of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Facilities Financing Authority
(CCCSDFFA) in 2012 and 2013; and
WHEREAS, as President, Mr. Nejedly also served on the Budget and Finance, Real Estate,
Recycled Water, Policy Development and Internal Operations, and Enterprise Committees,
providing oversight and review of the District's finances, real estate operations, and the
increase of recycled water projects; and
WHEREAS, during his terms of office, the District's Treatment Plant met all the requirements
of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and received
Platinum 14 and Platinum 15 Peak Performance Awards from the National Association of
Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for a total of 15 consecutive years of 100 percent
compliance; and
WHEREAS, during his presidency, the District celebrated the 16th anniversary of the
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, of which he has been a staunch supporter
since its inception; and
WHEREAS, during his term as President, the District experienced the lowest number of
sewer overflows in its history thanks to the support and resources provided by the Board of
Directors; and
WHEREAS, also in 2013, the District continued its exemplary financial performance, receiving
its 13th consecutive Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 2011 -2012 fiscal
year and an Unqualified Opinion from the external auditors; and
WHEREAS, during his presidency, the District won awards for its Safety Program from the
California Water Environment Association (CWEA) and the Water Environment Foundation
(WEF); the National Purchasing Institute's annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement
Award; both the Sustainable Design and People's Choice Awards from the Walnut Creek
Action for Beauty Council for the District's new Collection System Operations facility; the
Transparency Certificate of Excellence from the California Special Districts Association; and
the CWEA's Large Treatment Plant of the Year award; and
WHEREAS, as President, Mr. Nejedly led the District through two emergency situations, the
Cogeneration Facility explosion in March of 2012 and the Dissolved Air Flotation Tank
malfunction in April of 2013, and oversaw the successful resolution of both emergencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that James A. Nejedly is hereby commended for
his distinguished service and leadership in the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District during
his two years in office, resulting in the continued success of this high performance, innovative,
and fiscally responsible organization that protects the public health and the environment
every day.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2014.
David R. Williams
President of the Board of Directors
Paul H. Causey
Michael R. McGill
Tad J. Pilecki
COUNTERSIGNED
Elaine R. Boehme
Secretary of the District