SALIDA SANITARY DISTRICT
Regular Meeting of the Board of
Directors
February 12, 2026
The
regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Salida Sanitary District was
called to order by President Gary Horton at 6:00 p.m. in the Salida Sanitary
District Boardroom. Other Directors
present were Gary Dew, Lana Moore, and Brad Johnson. Others present were District Manager-Engineer
Antonio Tovar, and Secretary Linda Walker.
Attorney Dennis L. Hay was in attendance virtually.
Members of
the public were invited to address the Board, but no comments were made.
The
minutes of the previous regular meeting held January 8, 2026 were unanimously
approved as submitted.
Bills of
the District totaling $236,005.65 were presented for payment. A motion was made by Director Dew, seconded
by Director Johnson, and on vote unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No.
1803, “Resolution Authorizing Payment of Bills.”
District
Manager-Engineer Antonio Tovar’s report included the following:
1.
The
District Manager-Engineer will be attending the California Water Environment
Association’s Conference in Sacramento on April 8 – April 9, 2026
2.
The
District received an almond crop rent check from the California Nut Company,
LLC/Van Ruler in the amount of $14,999.85 for the 13.45-acre property
3.
The
City of Modesto will be presenting the 2050 General Plan Update on February 18,
2026 at the Salida Library Community Room
Cathy
Dominico of Capitol Public Finance presented, for the Board’s consideration,
the findings and recommendations of the sewer rate study analysis dated February
12, 2026. Discussions ensued regarding the budgetary impacts of a proposed 4%
rate increase, or a proposed 5% rate increase. The employment of an additional
staff member, the planned aerobic digester project, and other proposed capital
projects were considered. It was the consensus of the Board, to direct the
District staff and Capitol Public Finance to move forward with a proposed five
percent rate increase.
Director
Moore moved to approve a purchase order in the amount of $15.781.63 plus tax to
JWC Environmental, Inc. for procurement of parts and technical labor necessary
to repair and restore the JWC Band Screen to service. The motion was seconded by Director Johnson,
and on vote unanimously carried.
Director Johnson
moved to approve a purchase order to AYC Automation, LLC in the amount of
$13,017.83 for the procurement of two radios, and four antennas for the Covert
Lift Station Upgrade Project. The motion
was seconded by Director Moore, and on vote unanimously carried.
No action
was taken on agenda item 7D. “Approve and Authorize Execution of a Professional
Services Agreement with Kjeldsen, Sinnock, and Neudeck, Inc. in the amount of
$164,995 for Design Services for Two Rapid Infiltration Basins.”
As there
was no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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Secretary
ATTEST:
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President
of the Board