I seen no reason to waste a bunch of time documenting Kampa going over the results of his less than inspiring survey.
Following the approval of the Public Records Request Response Policy, a Debt Management Policy was also passed (required by newly enacted California law – differing from the former policy which assists Kampa in obtaining some other CSDA award – for of all things….TRANSPARENCY. TRANSPARENCY?— Good Heavens.)
The final agenda Discussion and Action Item was: Discussion and Action on the water use Efficiency Project in response to the results of the Water Conservation Survey and IRWMP grant scope of work.
Thus far there have been 47 responses to this survey that has been running for months. GM Kampa discussed different ways the grant money could be used including “rain water workshops” and a reimbursement program for those who make water conservation improvements on their property that meet requirements.
Kampa then addressed the survey and some activities that could be partially reimbursed with some of the $1 million dollars received for the program, including property water conservation evaluations, replacement of water fixtures and appliances, (like low flow toilets, hot water heaters, and high efficiency washing machines), grey water systems – although these had to be created with a permit, etc.
Kampa went over some of the 47 responses and with what program possibilities customers expressed an interest in pursuing while cautioning there was only so much money which had to be used efficiently for maximum benefit. Kampa said confirmation that owners actually made the improvements on their property had to be verified by the district.
COMMENT BY WES BARTON
How much money available? Originally $175,000 but now down to $87,000 which Barton believed was due to administrative costs. Wes stated that is where Kampa (and some of his consultants) make a good deal of money with such programs. Barton also pointed out that the money that was left could also go to other communities besides Lake Don Pedro. Barton summarized by saying a large amount of money gets reduced through varied administrative costs and then what is left is split between LDP and other communities and said it certainly appeared to be just another scam.
Director Russ Warren suggested making sure the local schools received some money to replace their current toilets and urinals.
Kampa said he wished the money was available when it was really needed during the height of the drought for such things as grey water systems for irrigation purposes when irrigation was restricted. (I believe Kampa’s private company also specializes in this.)
The Board ultimately approved Kampa’s recommended Action of:
Directing- “staff to negotiate a scope of work and contract with a third-party Program Coordinator and to prepare the Final Water Use Efficiency Program Description, Public Workshop Plan, Outreach and Marketing Plan and Incentive/Reimbursement Program Terms and Conditions”.
End of meeting.
Had rain last night but there’s some partial sunshine today—I can still hear “them” growing! lol
My best to you and yours, Lew
