Rick Stanley, interim chief executive and general manager of Clean Water Services, told the board on Jan. 8 that he was "proud" of staff and that the agency has "made a lot of major strides" since he took the interim post in June. He said the district is "in good financial shape" and has put policies, procedures and safeguards in place following the events of 2025.

Stanley said the board will receive a forensic investigation presentation next week that will include findings and CWS's responses. He proposed drafting an R&O 26 to recognize formal closure of R&O 25-5 after the forensic report and to fold improved policies into ongoing operations.

"We will be meeting next week, to present the forensic investigation and those findings as as well as all of our responses," Stanley said. The presentation, he said, will "encapsulate a lot of things that happened last year that make me feel a lot more confident that we're in good shape." The chair and several board members praised staff for completing the June 30, 2025 audit despite turnover in the finance team.

Board members stressed the need for clear public communications distinguishing Clean Water Services from an entity variously referred to in the meeting as "QUIC" or "Quick," and asked staff to prepare an FAQ and other materials explaining responsibilities and next steps tied to the forensic results. The board also discussed the timeline and public engagement for formally closing the rebuilding‑trust work.

The board set follow-up items for the coming weeks: the forensic report presentation, additional work session time to explain "redomiciling" issues and a recommended R&O to document completion and continued oversight. No final votes were recorded at the Jan. 8 roundtable.