Staff Reports - East Bay Municipal Utility District
Staff Reports - East Bay Municipal Utility District
Staff Reports - East Bay Municipal Utility District
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Regular Meeting Minutes of<br />
January 8, 2013<br />
Page 3 of8<br />
President Coleman announced a 5 minute recess. Upon returning from recess there was<br />
discussion regarding the process for electing Board officers. Director Linney suggested that<br />
the Board continue its past practice of allowing the rotation of the Vice-President to serve as<br />
President. Director Katz expressed gratitude for the nomination, asked the Board for its<br />
support, and said that he would make extra effort to fulfill the obligations required of the<br />
President of the Board.<br />
President Coleman commented that Director Katz's ongoing record of tardiness to meetings<br />
showed a lack of courtesy to staff and members of the Board. Director Katz acknowledged<br />
this concern, expressed apology for his actions, and went on to reiterate his commitment to<br />
put forth serious effort to fulfill the duties required as President. After considerable<br />
discussion the Board adjourned for a 2 minute recess.<br />
Following the recess the following person addressed the Board: Mark Foley, President,<br />
AFSCME Local 2019, expressed his support for Director Katz'election as Board President. He<br />
said that passing over Director Katz, who has served as Vice-President for the past two years,<br />
would be a disservice to his constituents. Mr. Foley asked that the Board give Director Katz the<br />
opportunity to serve as President.<br />
Director Mellon commented that serving as Board President required objectivity for all<br />
ratepayers and dependability to staff and the Board. He announced that, for the good of the<br />
Board, he would withdraw his name from nomination and relinquish the nomination to Director<br />
Katz. Director Patterson commented that the Board would be holding Director Katz to high<br />
standards. He said that the work of the <strong>District</strong> would require Director Katz's full attention and<br />
the duties of the office should be given very high priority. President Coleman reiterated the<br />
responsibilities of the Board President and noted that the President must be objective in all<br />
matters before the <strong>District</strong>. President Coleman thanked all board members for their comments<br />
and thanked Director Mellon for relinquishing his nomination.<br />
The motion to elect Director Andy Katz as President of the Board of Directors for 2013<br />
carried (7-0) by voice vote.<br />
• BOD 001-13 - Elected Director Andy Katz as President of the Board of Directors for 2013.<br />
Director Katz thanked the Board for electing him as President and pledged to do his best in being<br />
responsive and providing leadership to the <strong>District</strong>.<br />
Election of Vice-President of the Board<br />
President Katz called for nominations for Vice-President of the Board.<br />
• Motion by Director Mellon, seconded by Director Mclntosh, to nominate Director Katy<br />
Foulkes for Vice-President of the Board.