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Minutes of the Special Meeting of
the Board of Directors of the Rowland Water District
August 19, 2014 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: District Office
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF DIRECTORS
President Szu Pei Lu-Yang
Vice President John Bellah
Director Anthony J. Lima
Director Robert W. Lewis
Director Teresa P. Rios
ABSENT:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dr. William Mathis, Mathis Consulting Group
Janice Mathis, Mathis Consulting Group
Erin La Combe Gilhuly, CV Strategies
ROWLAND WATER DISTRICT STAFF: Ken Deck, General Manager
Tom Coleman, Assistant General Manager
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
COMMENTS:
None.
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Tab 1 ACTION ITEMS
1.1
Review of Employees’ Compensation and Benefits
Discuss comments provided by Director John Bellah
The Board discussed the District’s compensation philosophy and the need to establish a formal
compensation policy. Staff was asked to complete the compensation and benefit survey of
various comparable water districts in Los Angeles County, Riverside County and Orange County
and to provide the information obtained to the Board for consideration in reviewing the District’s
current salary ranges for the various positions. The discussion emphasized the importance of this
process to ensure that Rowland Water District remains competitive in the job market.
1.2
Discuss Adjustment to General Manager’s Compensation
Upon motion by Director Lima, seconded by Director Rios, the Board voted unanimously to
contribute ten percent (10%) of Mr. Deck’s current annual base salary ($17,524.80) to his 457
Deferred Compensation Plan.
Ayes: Directors Lu-Yang, Bellah, Lima, Lewis and Rios
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
1.3 CLOSED SESSION
Appointment of Successor General Manager Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957(b)(1)
Discussion on appointment of successor General Manager. This matter may be discussed in
open session.
A closed session to discuss this item was not necessary. In open session, the Board discussed the
appointment of a successor General Manager. The District’s long-range goals and priorities
were discussed as well as the qualifications they are looking for in a successor to Mr. Deck. An
Agreement for Employment of Assistant General Manager between the District and Mr. Tom
Coleman was entered into on November 1, 2013. Mr. Coleman has acquired twenty-three (23)
years of valuable experience and knowledge concerning the operation and management of a
water district. During his period of employment with the District, Mr. Coleman has exhibited the
qualifications and commitment the Board is seeking in a successor to Mr. Deck. Upon motion
by Director Lewis, seconded by Director Lima, Mr. Coleman’s appointment to the position of
General Manager was unanimously approved, contingent upon the approval of the terms and
conditions contained in a formal Agreement for Employment of General Manager to be
presented at a future Board meeting.
Ayes: Directors Lu-Yang, Bellah, Lima, Lewis and Rios
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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1.4
Discuss Terms of Agreement for Employment of Successor General Manager
This item was tabled for a future Board meeting.
1.5
Discussion on Transition Facilitated by Dr. William Mathis Dr. William Mathis discussed the transition steps leading to the appointment of a successor
General Manager including management structure changes and the re-assignment and change of
duties/responsibilities with salary adjustments within the organization. Dr. Mathis and Erin La
Combe Gilhuly, CV Strategies, lead the discussion on the commitment to review strategic
initiatives and the District’s commitment to customer service and its goal to be “best in class”.
Directors’ and General Manager’s Comments
None.
Future Agenda Items
Discuss the extension of the Assistant General Manager’s Agreement for Employment
through December 31, 2014
Discuss a Contribution to the Assistant General Manager’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Discuss and Approve Agreement for Employment of Successor General Manager
Discuss extending the Board President’s term of office for one year
Late Business
None
Next Regular Board Meeting September 9, 2014, 6:00 p.m.
Next Special Board Meeting September 23, 2014, 5:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Director Lima, seconded by Director Rios, and unanimously carried to
adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Attest:
SZU PEI LU-YANG KEN DECK
Board President Board Secretary
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