OWN VOICE. ~ InPerspective by Gregg Dieguez — Last night’s MCC meeting included a discussion of the lawsuit Half Moon Bay (HMB) filed against its Midcoast “partners” in the joint powers authority Sewer Authority Midcoast (SAM). While mostly tactful, there was clearly an emotional disagreement over the facts, and even a little Deceit Theater. It […]
InPerspective: MWSD Rates: How Much Is Enough?
OWN VOICE ~ InPerspective by Gregg Diegez. Coming in the midst of a deadly and expensive Pandemic, the proposed water and sewer services rate increases by Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD) are generating significant rate payer opposition. In addition to my natural interest as a ratepayer, I have been asked by neighbors to look […]
Highly Positive Report for Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside by Director Barbara Dye
VIDEO. Granda Community Services District Director, Barbara Dye, reports (she is also the GCSD representative on the SAM board). Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside consists of: 2 board members from Granada Community Services District (GCSD) Barbar 2 board members Montara Sewer and Water District (MSWD) 2 board member from the City Council of Half Moon Bay SAM […]
InPerspective: How Development Will Undermine Your Water, Sewer and Fire Security
ARTICLE. Insights, Infrastructure, and In General topics on Sustainability by Gregg Dieguez (Speech given at the 1/8/2020 Midcoast Community Council Meeting). I speak to you tonight about the lack of sustainability on our mid-coast, and what it means to you: the residents, ratepayers, and taxpayers. You are aware that the Big Wave development, placed on […]
CCWD’s Water Smart System Has Found 1,100 Leaks in the Last Year!
VIDEO. CCWD milestone ~ 13% of customers signed up for Water Smart. MONTHLY INFORMATIONAL REPORTS 9/10/19 A. Assistant General Manager Ms. Rogren reported that in recent weeks PG&E has been doing extensive community outreach warning of possible power shutoffs during extreme fire danger conditions. She proceeded to review the steps that staff is taking to […]
Evaluation of Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside Organizational Improvement
VIDEO/ POWERPOINT. Wastewater Management Specialists present their analysis of SAM’s organizational accountability. In private interviews, both staff and the board agreed SAM has trust issues, but that each person wanted to find a way down a new path. Agenda for 8/26/19 PowerPoint “Initial Organization and Management Evaluation and Next Steps” Video of Presentation […]
Ameresco Presentation at SAM Meet 8/26/19 ~ 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan
VIDEO. Tackle deferred maintenance needs at SAM • Risk mitigation (Working in an active plant) • Maximize staff availability for priority projects • Manage ratepayer dollars responsibly • Insulation from utility volatility • Operational efficiency and resiliency • Environmental Stewardship • Maintain highest quality treatment standards • Reduce environmental impact of operations Ameresco Presentation