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Utility board approves adding one water-treatment-plant operator to reduce overtime
Summary
The Utility Special District board unanimously approved resolution 18-25UD to add one water-treatment-plant operator, a measure staff said will reduce overtime and add operating capacity.
The Utility Special District board on July 16 unanimously approved Resolution No. 18-25UD to add one water-treatment-plant operator to the district’s staffing roster.
Executive Director Joshua Neiman and Human Resources Director Tenille DeCoste presented the resolution, saying an additional operator would reduce overtime costs and add operational capacity at the water treatment plant. Neiman told the board the new position will provide “additional help and resources within the operations of the water plant.”
The resolution was presented without public comment. The board voted yes: Chair Shirley Lanier, Vice Chair Kashamamila Anderson, Board Member Bruce Guyton, Board Member Glenn Spiritus and Board Member Priscilla Davis Pannier.
Why it matters: Neiman said the extra operator is intended to reduce reliance on overtime and to increase daily coverage at the plant, an operational change officials cited as part of broader steps to stabilize residuals and maintenance practices after a recent boil-water advisory.
What was decided: The board approved the creation of one operator position; the meeting record did not include a motion-maker’s name or salary detail in the discussion transcript. Further personnel or budget details were not voted on at the meeting and were not specified.
Ending: Staff said they would be available to answer questions about classification and salary and to follow up with details through the usual administrative channels.
