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CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
August 18, 2022
TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM: ROGER S. BAILEY, GENERAL MANAGER
SUBJECT: ANNOUNCEMENTS -AUGUST 18, 2022
Attached are the announcements for the above meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. General Manager Written Announcements
August 18, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 59 of 76
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Attachment 1
Board Meeting of August 18, 2022
General Manager Written Announcements
HUMAN RESOURCES
1) Central San Welcomes New Utility Worker Dominick Palumbo
Dominick Palumbo joined Central San on July 25, 2022 as a Utility Worker. Dominick was
a Maintenance Worker for 16 years at Superior Court of California prior to joining the
Buildings and Grounds team. His experience as a Maintenance Worker for almost two
decades will make him a valuable addition to the District. He was born and raised in East
County and enjoys fishing, working on his 1969 GTO, and playing adult baseball in his
spare time. The Maintenance Division welcomes Dominick as a part of its team.
2) Central San Welcomes New Plant Operator Alberto Flores
Alberto Flores is the new Plant Operator I since August 1, 2022 in the Plant Operations
Division. Last year, Alberto joined Central San as a Buildings and Grounds Summer
Student in the Plant Maintenance Division and later became a temporary Utility Worker.
Prior to joining Central San, Alberto worked numerous years with his family gardening
business, Victor and Son. He resides in Oakley and enjoys spending time with family and
friends, riding quads and motocross bikes, camping, and working on cars. Staff is excited
to welcome Alberto to Central San.
OUT-OF-STATE CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
3) Staff to Attend 95th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical
Exhibition and Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana — October 8-12, 2022
The 95th Annual Water Environmental Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference
(WEFTEC) will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana from Saturday, October 8 through
Wednesday, October 12, 2022. The following thirteen Central San employees will be
attending:
Steve McDonald, Director of Operations (Attendee)
Neil Meyer, Plant Maintenance Division Manager (Attendee)
Danea Gemmell, Planning/Development Services Division Manager (Attendee)
Edgar Lopez, Capital Projects Division Manager (Attendee)
Melody LaBella, Resource Recovery Program Manager (Award Acceptance)
Mark Cavallero, Utility Systems Engineer (Attendee)
Nate Morales, Senior Engineer (Attendee)
Steve Borrelli, Electrical/Instrumentation Shop Supervisor (Attendee)
Leo Gonzalez, Superintendent, Operations and Maintenance (Competition Judge)
August 18, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 60 of 76
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Written Announcements
August 18, 2022
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Khae Bohan, Asset Management Program Administrator (Attendee)
Nitin Goel, Senior Engineer (Attendee)
Keith Gellerman, Associate Engineers (Attendee)
Liana Olsen, Assistant Engineer (Attendee)
Christina Gee, Management Analyst (Award Acceptance)
WEFTEC is the premier water quality conference which provides state-of-the-art
information. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, technical
sessions, facility tours, and will be able to view exhibits. They will also gain knowledge in
leading trends in recent scientific and technology updates on treatment of pathogens,
reinventions in the pandemic workforce, Asset Management and technology for current
Central San projects that are on the horizon.
The conference venue and planning team has assured that they will strive to meet the
highest standards of health, hygiene, and cleanliness to preserve the wellbeing of
attendees. Staff attendance at this conference was included in the Fiscal Year 2022-23
Technical Training, Conference and Meetings Budget.
August 18, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 61 of 76