At the October 1, 2021 Special Meeting, all vacancies on the Board were filled. The contract for the new General Manager, Alan Gardner, was approved at the October 5, 2021, regular meeting, with a start date of October 25, 2021. Since then, the Board, General Manager, and District Staff have worked to improve the standing and condition of the District. Under the leadership of the General Manager, the District has achieved a lengthy list of accomplishments. What follows is a much abbreviated list of some of the most significant achievements. The complete list as of June 16, 2022 is provided below.

1.)  At the October 1, 2021 Special Meeting, all vacancies on the Board were filled. The contract for the new General Manager, Alan Gardner, was approved at the October 5, 2021, regular meeting, with a start date of October 25, 2021. Since then, the Board, General Manager, and District Staff have worked to improve the standing and condition of the District. Under the leadership of the General Manager, the District has achieved a lengthy list of accomplishments. What follows is a much abbreviated list of some of the most significant achievements. The complete list as of June 16, 2022 is provided below.

2.)  The General Manager and Field Manager have assessed the condition of the District’s wells, the amount of water which is available and the current level of demand. The District has improved the condition and operation of the wells in a cost effective manner with existing funds.

• Well 2 – The well was video surveyed to assess the condition of the well’s casing. It was determined that the well could be rehabilitated by installing a new casing of smaller diameter and a new pump. The amount of water flow available is yet to be determined, but it is estimated it will increase the District’s available source capacity by up to 250 gallons per minute or over 50%
• Well 3 – The District is exploring whether funding is available to address the 123-TCP which contaminates the well.
• Well 4 – The well will be video surveyed to assess the condition of its casing. It will be rehabilitated with a new motor, pump, and controls, but is not a priority.
• Well 6B – Controls at the well and the backup generator have been updated to increase automation and remote controls.
• Well 7 - The District is exploring options to renovate the well site. This well is not currently in fulltime use because the site does not allow for the amount of chlorine required for disinfection. It is available for emergencies.
• Well 8 – Not currently in use, the District is researching the source of contamination to determine if is possible to resume use of this well.
• Well 9 – The District is installing a backup generator and upgraded controls

3.)  The District has evaluated the condition of the pipelines used to distribution water in order to prioritize replacement. The General Manager has provided the Board with cost estimates based on current economic and supply issues.

4.)  The District has an agreement with SSWD to ensure adequate water in case of an emergency, such as fire. New automated valves will be installed at the three intertie locations where the District’s pipes intersect with the pipes of SSWD. The District has worked with the Sacramento County Fire Marshall and El Camino Fundamental High School regarding fire flow available to the School.

5.)  Under the previous Board, SSWD prepared a safety report noting numerous deficiencies. The General Manager and Field Manager have resolved all of these deficiencies.

6.)  The District responded to all issues raised in the Sacramento County Grand Jury investigation.

7.)  The General Manager worked with the Sacramento County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) and has established a positive relationship. LAFCO has begun work to prepare a Municipal Service Review. The District has also communicated with local elected officials and regulatory agencies to establish positive relationships.

8.)  The District is auditing all commercial meters and replacing broken meters to ensure maximum revenue collection.

9.)  The District achieved the first unqualified (clear) audit report in four years.

10.)  Board meeting agendas and packets have become more transparent, as required by the Brown Act (public meetings law). Agenda items now contain more detail and information to properly describe what action is being considered and what actions the Board has taken.

11.) Due to the work of the General Manager and Staff, and improvements made to the District since October 2021, SSWD is now willing to discuss the possibility of consolidation.