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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 03182008 - C.43 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS & L °� Contra FROM: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE gY s Costa DATE: MARCH 10, 2008 F sT%i coux� County SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO THE TREASURY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SPECIFIC.REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RE-APPOINT the following individuals (addresses on file) to the specified seats on the Treasury Oversight Committee for four-yearfterms beginning May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2012: Seat Appointee County Superintendent of�Schools Ellen Elster ' Special Districts Alfred Granzella Board of Supervisors Representative Donald L. Bouchet Public#1 Jerome E. Hatfield Public#2 Edgar H. Grubb Public#3 Charles T. O'Connor CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: COMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR R COMMEND T ON OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): SUSAN A. B�O--NILLA, Chair' a GAYLE . UILKEMA ACTION OF BOARD ON w► 1 A L�" �� APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED J/'OT V7VOT OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE A 7 AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE AYES: NOES: SHOWN. " ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED: MARCH 18,2008 CONTACT: JULIE ENEA (925)335-1077 JOHN CULLEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CC: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE STAFF TREASURY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE CLERK OF THE BOARD(MADDY BOOK) i BY DEPUTY I Treasury Oversight Committee Appointments March 15, 2004 Internal Operations Committee Page 2 2. APPOINT the following individual to the County School Districts & Community College District seat on the Treasury Oversight Committee for a.four-year term beginning May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2012: Christopher J. Learned 247 Twinview Drive Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 BACKGROUND: On April 30, 2004, the terms of the seven members of the Treasury Oversight Committee (TOC) will expire. On March 10, 2008, the Treasurer-Tax Collector presented the Internal Operations Committee with nominations to re-appointment all incumbents except one to their seats on the TOC, including the Board of Supervisors seat and the three Public seats, nominations to which are reviewed by the Internal Operations Committee." One new member, Christopher Learned, was nominated by the Superintendent of Schools for that seat. The Internal Operations Committee is pleased with the high caliber of all the incumbents and their knowledge of the field of public and private finance, and their continued interest in serving the public in this capacity. We believe that approval of these nominations will continue to provide the Board of Supervisors a TOC that will we'll serve the people of this County and, therefore, recommend these nominations for appointment and re-appointment to the Board of Supervisors for approval. I; • Contra Costa Roster Page 1 of 1 Contra Costa County Roster /daddy. Treasury Oversight Committee Appointment Date Term Expiration Resignation Date Seat Title County Superintendent of Schools Representatives Elster Ellen 03/23/2004 04/30/2008 Seat Title .County, School Dist. & Comm. College Dist. . �Representatives ' _ A �� n� m t't?�h T�S p�.e,� L'° "�". 08/09/2005 .04/30/2008 Seat Title U Districts, Special Representatives Granzella Alfred M 03/23/2004 04/30/2008 . Seat Title_ Member of Board of Supervisors Representative Representatives Bouchet Donald L 03/23/2004 04/30/2008 Seat Title Public 1 Representatives Hatfield Jerome E 03/23/2004 - 04/30/2008 Seat Title ' Public 2 Representatives Grubb Edgar H 03/23/2004 04/30/2008 Seat Title__ Public 3 Representatives O'Connor Charles T 03/23/2004 04/30/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- I h1t,,•//..nxnxr n� -flr --ncfn OCI 71C/7Y7a�f��Thnn�/YnCtPI'V1P�d7'i�hn7(�nmmiltPP=RSRrRPnnrtc=(nr 2/�/7(1(1R CONTRA COSTA COUNTY TREASURER-TAX 'COLLECTOR 625 COURT STREET, ROOM 100 MARTINEZ, CA 94553-0063 DATE: February 21, 2008 TO: Julie Enea, Senior Deputy FROM: William J. Pollacek, Treasurer-Tax Collector SUBJECT: TREASURY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE On April 30, 2008, the terms.of the seven members of the Treasury Oversight Committee will expire. The membership of the'Committee is composed of: County Superintendent of!Schools or his/her designee (Ellen Elster) ® County School Districts and Community College District Representative (Tim Rahill) • Special District.Representative (Alfred Granzella) Y Board of Supervisor Representative (Donald Bouchet) ® Public Representatives (Edgar Grubb, Jerome Hatfield, and Charles O'Connor) The three public representatives nominated byme have all indicated they wish to be reappointed. A summary of their background and experience is as follows: Edgar H. Grubb- Retired Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Transamerica Corporation. Prior employment positions include CFO for Lucky Stores and Zellerbach Paper Company. At Transamerica, Mr. Grubb was responsible for an investment portfolio in excess of $50 billion. `Jerome E. Hatfield- Retired Chief Deputy Treasurer for San Joaquin County with responsibility for a pool portfolio of"$300 to $450 million. Prior to that Mr. Hatfield served as a fixed-income institutional,salesman or trader for several major California banks. Mr. Hatfield previously served on the Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (Board appointee for six years). Charles O'Connor- Vice President, Finance, Western Banking Group, Wachovia Corporation, the fourth largest bank!in the United States. Mr. O'Connor is responsible for internal reporting and analysis of the Retail and Wholesale Banking groups as well as expansion activities occurring in the Western region, which' encompasses California, Nevada, and Arizona'. Mr. O'Connor was formerly a financial and systems analyst for World Savings and Loan (Golden West Financial), a $68 billion financial institution acquired by Wachovia Corporation in May 2006. County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joe Ovick has re-nominated Ellen Elster to serve as his nominee and Christopher Learned, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, Acalanes Union High School District; to represent Contra Costa County School Districts and the Contra Costa County Community College District. Both Ellen Elster and Christopher Learned have indicated they will accept the appointment. Ms. Ester is an original membera„of the Treasury Oversight Committee. As a new member, the resume of Christopher Learned is attached. Bette Boatmun, Chair, Contra Costa County Chapter of the'California Special Districts Association, has re=nominated Alfred Granzella, President of the Board at West County Waste Water District, to.serve a&jtheir representative. Mr. Granzella is an original member of the Treasury Oversight Committee and will accept reappointment. Donald Bouchet, representing the Board of Supervisors, was Contra Costa County Auditor-Controller from 1978 until 1991 when he retired. Mr. Bouchet was in the Auditor-Controller's Office for 32 years and has served on the Treasury Oversight Committee since its inception in 1996. Mr. Bouchet will accept reappointment if nominated by the Board of Supervisors. I cannot over emphasize the;need of having business and fixed-income investment professionals serve on the Treasury Oversight Committee. Their advice and counsel plus insights into current market conditions are{a valuable source of information. Please call me at your earliest convenience to begin the selection process with the Internal Operations Committee and as to when"the item will be presented to the Board of Supervisors. I can be reached at (925) 957-2807. WJP:mb TOC.Membrshp.2.20.08 r California Special Districts Association February 1, 2008 Contra Costa . County Chapter 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez,CA 94553 William J. Pollacek Treasurer-Tax Collector County Finance Building 625 Court Street, Rooms 100 &'102 Martinez, Ca 94553 Dear Mr. Pollacek: This is to inform you that Alfred Granzella, President of the Board at West County Wastewater District, has been appointed to represent the Contra CostwSpecial District Association on the County's,Treasury Oversight Committee:. His term is from May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2012. G If you have any questions, please contact me at 925-689-9255. Sincerely, Bette Boatmun Contra Costa County Chapter California.Special Districts Association Chair Bette Boullnul] (925)689-9255 Vice Chair ;Murk Cornelius (925)691-0400 'Pp Joseph A. Ovick, Ed D., Superintendent of Schools MW 77 Santa Barbara Road Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 • (925)942-3388 i January 28, 2008 William J. Pollacek Treasurer'-Tax Collector Contra Costa County 625 Court Street, Room 102 Martinez, CA 94553-1231 Dear Bill: I am pleased to announce that Ellen Elster will continue in my stead as a member of the Treasury Oversight Committee(TOC) and that Mike Bush from the San Ramon Valley Unified School District will serve as the County School Districts and Community College District representative. As requested, I have enclosed a resume.for Mike Bush. Sincerely, Jose h A. Ovick, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Contra Costa County JAO:Idh Enclosure cc: Ellen Elster Mike Bush Joseph A. Ovick, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools 77 Santa Barbara Road • Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. (925) 942-3388 February,14, 2008 William J. Pollacek Treasurer-Tax Collector Contra Costa County 625 Court Street, Room 102 Martinez, CA 94553-1231 Dear Bill: Due to the fact that Mike Bush has a regular, standing commitment that prohibits him from participating fully on the Treasury Oversight Committee (TOC), I am replacing his nomination with that of Chris Learned from the Acalanes Union High School District to serve as the County School Districts and Community College District representative. As requested, I have enclosed a;resume for Chris Learned. Sincere , se A. Ovick, Ed.D. upe 'ntendent of Schools Con a Costa County JAO:Idh Enclosure . cc: Ellen Elster Chris Learned t h Christopher J. Learned 247 Twinview Drive Pleasant Hill, CA!94523 (925) 296-0054 cklearned@comcast.net SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Over 30 years experience of school district management and operations - • Experienced leader in all facets of school district programs and operations • Accomplished Chief Business Official of annual budgets, finance, negotiations, property management, transportation, food services and other operational activities PROFESSIONAL Ee:PERIENCE Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, 2000-(.Present Acalanes Union High School District, Lafayette, CA • Responsible for Business Services Department management, including accounting, purchasing, transportation', maintenance and operations, and food services • Chief district negotiator for Classified Bargaining(,Unit • Develop and maintain annual budget • Assist Superintendent to assure efficient and effective use of district's financial and human resources • Supervise and evaluate the performance of classified management and other assigned staff • Control expenditures in accordance with district'sl;!policies and procedures • Represent district on three JPA's Director, Facilities Construction 1998 - 2000 Acalanes Union High School District, Lafayette, CA • Developed and managed a $48 capital expansion and improvement program • Reorganized the maintenance and operations delivery system of the district • Implemented an online work order system • Applied for and received over$17 million from the State School Facility Program Director, Facilities Development& Management 9991 = 1998 San Ramon Valley Unified School District, Danville, CA • Managed the Facilities Department,which included Maintenance and Operations, Purchasing/Warehouse, Duplicating, and Child Nutrition departments • Maintained.demographic database and developed short-and long-term enrollment - projections % • Responsible for recommending the need for new schools'boundary changes •. Negotiated development anduse agreements for joint venture projects with other public agencies It Director, Maintenance & Operations 1989- 1991 San Ramon Valley Unified School District, Danville,;`CA •. Managed the maintenance program for the district's 25.schools and appurtenant facilities • Served on district Master Plan committees • Established a Safety Committee representing al,l bargaining units and implemented Injury/Illness Prevention Program Employee, Maintenance & Operations 1977- 1989 San Ramon Valley Unified School District, Danville, CA •. Employed as custodian, grounds utility worker, equipment operator, and maintenance craft worker • President of Service Employees International Union, Local 790 EDUCATION ti Master of Business Administration 2002 University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 1988 California State University, Hayward . CERTICATES Association of California School Administrators, Business Academy 1997 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Northern California School Business Executives, NCSBE California Association of School Business Officials, CASBO Association of California School Administrators, ACSA Coalition of Adequate School Housing, CASH