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Nipomo CSD approves interim assistant GM, adopts assessment levies and sets June budget hearings
Summary
At its May 27 meeting the Nipomo Community Services District board adopted multiple routine resolutions (including appointing Lisa Bognuda as interim assistant general manager), approved levy reports for two assessment districts, set public hearings on the FY2026–27 budgets and authorized an Ardurra contract for a waterline project.
President Phil Henry called the Nipomo Community Services District regular meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. on May 27, 2026, in the Jon S. Seitz Board Room and led the flag salute.
The board adopted the Consent Agenda, approving routine items and entering several resolutions on the record. The board approved Resolution 2026-1763 appointing Lisa Bognuda as interim assistant general manager during an employee medical leave, effective July 1, 2026 (or earlier at the general manager's discretion). The board also adopted Resolution 2026-1764 requesting consolidation of the District governing board election with the November 3, 2026 statewide general election and Resolution 2026-1765 adopting regulations for candidate statements for that election. Staff members Francisco Maldonado and Interim District Engineer Elizabeth Gamez answered board questions during the consent-item review. The Consent Agenda was adopted on a motion by Director Tom Glover, seconded by Director Gary Hansen (vote 5-0).
Two engineer levy reports for assessment districts were reviewed and placed on the record. Directors Phil Henry and Gary Hansen recused from consideration of the Blacklake Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District item because they live in the affected area; General Manager Ray Dienzo presented the report and the board adopted the resolution declaring its intention to levy assessments for Blacklake Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 2022-1 for FY2026–27 (motion by Director John Joyce; seconded by Director Ed Eby; vote recorded 3-2). The board separately adopted the Engineer's Annual Levy Report and declared its intention to levy annual assessments for Street Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for FY2026–27 (motion by Director Eby; seconded by Director Hansen; vote 5-0). Resolution numbers for the adopted measures were entered on the record.
Finance Director Jana Etteddgue presented the draft Fiscal Year 2026–27 District budget and staff answered board questions. The board voted unanimously to set a public hearing to consider adoption of the FY2026–27 Budget on June 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The board also reviewed the draft budget for the Nipomo Supplemental Water Project (NSWP) and set a separate public hearing for the NSWP budget at the same June 10 hearing (both motions passed 5-0).
The board heard the District's annual workforce vacancy report in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561; Legal Counsel Craig Steele answered questions. There were no public comments recorded on the item.
The board directed the General Manager to enter into a fourth amendment to the grant agreement with Achievement House Inc. for solid waste removal in District common areas (motion by Director Gary Hansen; seconded by Director Ed Eby; vote 5-0).
Director John Joyce recused from Item E-6; the board considered a contract with Ardurra for engineering services for the Oakglen Avenue Waterline Improvement Project and authorized the General Manager to execute the contract in the amount of $288,939 (motion by Director Tom Glover; seconded by Director Ed Eby; vote recorded 4-0 with Director Joyce absent/recused).
Director Tom Glover requested that staff present a year-end report on the District's water system operations following the recent increase in supplemental water. Legal counsel announced there would be no closed session. President Phil Henry adjourned the meeting at 10:40 a.m.
Votes at a glance: Consent Agenda adopted (motion: Glover; second: Hansen) — 5-0. Resolution 2026-1763 (interim assistant GM appointment) — adopted as part of consent (5-0). Resolution 2026-1764 (election consolidation) and Resolution 2026-1765 (candidate statement regulations) — adopted as part of consent (5-0). Resolution 2026-1766 (Blacklake assessment levy declaration) — adopted (motion Joyce; second Eby; vote recorded 3-2 with two recusals). Resolution 2026-1767 (Street Landscape assessment levy declaration) — adopted (5-0). FY2026–27 District and NSWP budget public hearings set for June 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. — both 5-0. Fourth amendment with Achievement House — directed (5-0). Ardurra contract for Oakglen Avenue waterline engineering services — authorized, $288,939 (4-0 with one recusal).
