At a recent meeting of the Twentynine Palms Water District, Board members asked staff to research director benefits offered by other water districts. The results of that research were shared at Wednesday’s meeting of the Twentynine Palms Water District.
According to records from 2022, Twentynine Palms Water District Members received a stipend of approximately 133 per board meeting.
The following is a comparison of the stipends and benefits provided by other local water districts:
Joshua Basin Water District – $173.63 stipend. No other benefits.
Bighorn Desert View Water Agency – $179.58 stipend, plus option to obtain dental insurance for themselves and beneficiaries at director cost through district provider.
Hi-Desert Water District – $175 stipend plus fully covered dental and vision benefits and up to $2,200 in medical for themselves plus spouse (same as employees).
Mission Springs Water District – $250 stipend plus full medical, dental and vision benefits. $10,000 life insurance policy.
California Special District Association will be hosting their annual conference and exhibitor showcase in Monterey this year from August 25th to 28th. While all board members were approved to attend the conference, Directors Larry Bowden, Michael Arthur and Bob Coghill with his wife definitely committed to attend. The daily stipend was also approved for the Board of Directors during this conference.
General Manager Matt Shragge reported that Copper Mountain College will be offering water technology courses, which will also be of value to employees of the Water District.
