mr. anthony valdez the new secretary for the environment welcome and good luck with our new position next item. >> >> roll call vote commissioner president vietor commissioner courtney commissioner caen is on her way the approval of the minutes pr the approval of the minutes of the november 10, 2015. >> so motion to approve the minutes. >> second any questions any public comment on the minutes >> all in favor, say i. >> i. >> opposed? that motion carries next item. >> is general public comment under any public comments on matters that are currently not on the agenda today. >> hearing none next item, please. >> >> item 5 communications. >> you have before you all the communications that have been forwarded which you've had a chance to review any questions or comments on the communications commission? >> any public comment on communications? hearing next item, please >> item 6 other commission business 6 a authorize the general manager for a new recognize program for excellent 0 performances for the public utilities commission we the puc and contractor and consultant and/or other audit part