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SPECIAL BUSINESS
To: Board of Directors
From: Steven Poncelet
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Date: January 20, 2016
Subject: Presentation Commending Service for Outgoing President Ellis
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
This is an opportunity to thank outgoing President of the Board of Directors Ellis for his
service in 2015.
2. HISTORY
The Board elects a President at the end of each year to serve a one-year term for the
following calendar year. The Board President takes on additional duties and
responsibilities and serving as Board President is an important leadership position in
our community. Director Ellis was elected Board President for 2015 and served in that
capacity for the full year. Director Aguera has now been elected as Board President
and Director Ellis has stepped -down.
3. NEW INFORMATION
It is time to thank Director Ellis for his year of service as President of the Board of
Directors. During his year as Board President, Director Ellis participated in a very
productive year for the District and our rate payers. Under the leadership of President
Ellis, 2015 accomplishments include:
• Adoption of a balanced, 2-year budget for FY16 and FY17;
• Completion of the Donner Lake substation rebuild project;
• Completion of numerous Pump Station projects;
• Reduction in the District's borrowing costs;
• Completion of the District's pilot PEV Public Access Charging projects;
• Running productive Board meetings throughout the year; and
• Representing the District at multiple community meetings and events.
The District would like to recognize and thank Director Ellis for his service as Board
President.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
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5. RECOMMENDATION
Thank Director Ellis for his year of service as President of the Board of Directors for
2015 and present him with a plaque of appreciation.
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Steven Poncelet
Public Information & Conservation Manager
Michael D. Holley
General Manager
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