Dec 22, 2020 Minutes
Published 2021-02-11 15:26:18
1902 – Serving Our Community for over 110 Years – 2020
WEST BAY SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2020 AT 10:00 A.M.
1. Call to Order
President Dehn called the meeting to order at 10:02 AM
Roll Call
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President Dehn, Secretary Walker, Treasurer Thiele-
Sardiña, Director Moritz, Director Otte by phone 10:07AM
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Ramirez, Condotti by ZOOM
Others Present: Property Owner, Jim Lewis by ZOOM
2. Communications from the Public: President Dehn asked if Mr. Jim Lewis wanted to make
a comment via ZOOM. After a moment Mr. Jim Lewis did not respond. District Counsel Tony
Condotti advised staff Communications from the Public was limited from a Special Board
Meeting according the Brown Act. However, the public could speak on any agenda item.
3. Consider Approval of District Response to the San Mateo County Grand Jury Report
“Ransomware: It Is Not Enough To Think You Are Protected”
Motion to Approve by: Thiele-Sardiña 2nd by: _Otte_ Vote: AYE: 5 NAY: 0 Abstain: 0
Comments: District Manager Ramirez reported the Board was required to approve the
District response to the Grand Jury Report at a Public Meeting. Director Moritz asked when
the District received the Grand Jury Report. It was explained the report arrived on October
7th and staff worked with District Counsel to respond to the report. The District’s IT
Department received the go-ahead to address issues in the report in early November and
prepared the response. Treasurer Thiele- Sardiña explained his familiarity with the Grand
Jury report and requirements. Mr. Jim Lewis was asked if he had a comment as a member
of the public. Mr. Jim Lewis did not. A motion to approve was made by Treasurer Thiele-
Sardiña and seconded by Director Otte. A roll call vote was taken since members were
attending by ZOOM. Vote results: President Dehn, Yes; Secretary Walker, Yes; Treasurer
Thiele- Sardiña, Yes; Director Moritz, Yes; Director Otte, Yes. The Grand Jury response will
be submitted by the January 5th, 2021 due date.
4. Comments or Reports from Members of the District Board and Consider Items to be
Placed on Future Agenda
Comments: None.
5. Adjournment Time: The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 AM
/s/ David Walker
Secretary