AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2021-140R, appointing Tyler Hjorth, Interim Director of Utilities to fill the vacancy on the Board of Directors of the Alliance Regional Water Authority (ARWA) created by the retirement of the former Director of Public Services; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: August 3, 2021
Department: City Clerk’s Office
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: In October of 2006, the City Council appointed five people to the Agency Board as it existed at that time. The Council has continued to make appointments as terms have expired or vacancies were created.
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Background Information:
Alliance Water (formerly the Hays Caldwell Public Utility Agency) is a Regional Water Authority that was formed in January 2007 for the purpose of resolving the long-term water needs for its Participants. Alliance Water is comprised of the cities of Kyle, San Marcos and Buda, along with the Canyon Regional Water Authority which represents County Line Special Utility District (SUD), Crystal Clear SUD, Martindale WSC, and Green Valley SUD.
Directors serve staggered three‐year terms.
Currently representing San Marcos are:
|
Board Position |
Person Appointed and Term Expiration Date |
|
5 |
Mark Gleason April 30, 2022 |
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6 |
Jane Hughson, Mayor April 30, 2023 |
|
7 |
Paul Kite , Assistant Director of W/WW Division April 30, 2022 |
|
8 |
Marie Kalka, Finance Director April 30, 2022 |
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9 |
Tyler Hjorth, Interim Director of Utilities (requesting appointment of Mr. Hjorth to fill the vacancy left by Director of Public Services, Tom Taggart) April 30, 2024 |
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
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Recommendation:
Appointment of Tyler J. Hjorth, P.E., Interim Director | Utilities to ARWA Board Position 9 for a three year term expiring on April 30, 2024.