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Regular Board Meeting & Public Hearing
Meeting Date: July 27, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS
PRESENT
Directors: Coats, Goodrich, Morales, Smith
ABSENT
Directors: Carrillo
STAFF
John Mura, General Manager/CEO; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Jeff Noelte,
Director of Engineering and Operations; Kelly Malloy, Director of Strategic Services;
Patrick Milroy, Operations Manager; Rocky Welborn, Water Reclamation Manager;
Justine Hendricksen, District Clerk; Shayla Antrim, Administrative Specialist
LEGAL COUNSEL
Marty Cihigoyenetche
GUESTS
Members of the public
PU::;LIC COMMENTS
Chairman Goodrich declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 4:30
p.m.
There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed.
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
With respect to Item #2.a: Legal Counsel stated that no reportable action was taken.
With respect to Item #2.b: Legal Counsel reported that in closed session the Board
voted unanimously to appoint Brian W. Tompkins to the position of Interim General
Manager/CEO and Board Secretary, effective August 2, 2022, due to the vacancy of the
General Manager/CEO position until such time a permanent General Manager/CEO is
retained; this motion was made by Vice-Chairman Morales, and seconded by Director
Coats.
The motion carried by the following:
Ayes: Morales, Coats, Smith, Goodrich
Noes: None
Absent: Carrillo
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Goodrich declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 5:32
p.m.
There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed.
PRESENTATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS
• Introduction of Newly Hired Employees
o David Rojas, Field Service Worker I
o Ricardo Hernandez Moreno, Field Service Worker I
The General Manager/CEO welcomed and introduced the newly hired employees.
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approval of July 13, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
b. Approve Investment Report for Quarter Ended June 30, 2022
c. June 2022 Disbursements: Accounts payable disbursements for the period
include check numbers 259530 through 259689, bank drafts, and ACH
payments in the amount $20,050,933.49 and $375,679.89
A motion was made by Director Smith, seconded by Director Coats, that the Board
approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Coats, Goodrich, Morales, Smith
Noes: None
Absent: Carrillo
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Morales, seconded by Director Coats, that the
Board adopt Resolution 2022.12, adopting the 2022 Water Shortage Contingency Plan,
as submitted.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Morales, Coats, Smith, Goodrich
Noes: None
Absent: Carrillo
c. Consider Adoption of Resolution 2022.13 - Implementing Stage 2 of the
2022 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
The Director of Strategic Services discussed the implementation of Stage 2 of the Water
Shortage Contingency Plan and how it relates to emergency regulations issued by the
Governor.
CHAIRMAN GOODRICH OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:49 P.M.
Chairman Goodrich declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 5:49
p.m. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was
closed.
CHAIRMAN GOODRICH ANNOUNCED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AND ADJOURNED
TO THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING AT 5:49 P.M.
Chairman Goodrich opened the floor to questions and comments from the Board.
A motion was made by Director Coats, seconded by Vice-Chairman Morales, that the
Board adopt Resolution 2022.13, implementing Stage 2 of the 2022 Water Shortage
Contingency Plan as written in Ordinance No. 403 and authorize the General
Manager/CEO to implement additional demand reduction actions to maintain
compliance with emergency regulations, as submitted.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Coats, Morales, Smith, Goodrich
Noes: None
Absent: Carrillo
d. Consider Approval of the Water Systems Consulting, Inc. Contract for the
Development of the Drought Contingency Plan
The Director of Strategic Services provided information regarding the development of a
Drought Contingency Plan with Water Systems Consulting, Inc., utilizing a $200,000
grant that was awarded to the District to develop the Plan.
Chairman Goodrich opened the floor to questions and comments from the Board.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Coats, Goodrich, Morales, Smith
Noes: None
Absent: Carrillo
5. REPORTS
a. Board of Directors' Reports
Director Smith reported on the following: July 18 he attended the Association of San
Bernardino County Special Districts membership meeting at the Sterling Natural
Resource Center; July 20 he attended the Community Heritage and Education
Foundation Board meeting; July 23 he attended the Sterling Natural Resource Center
Ribbon Cutting event; and July 26 he met with the General Manager/CEO to review the
agenda.
Director Coats reported on the following: July 18 he attended the Association of San
Bernardino County Special Districts membership meeting at the Sterling Natural
Resource Center; July 20 he attended the Community Heritage and Education
Foundation Board meeting; July 23 he attended the Sterling Natural Resource Center
Ribbon Cutting event; July 25 he attended the Engineering & Operations Committee
meeting where they discussed Plant 39 upgrades and Source Control; July 26 he
attended the City of San Bernardino Water Department meeting where they approved a
licensing agreement and a satellite service agreement; July 26 he attended the
Highland Chamber of Commerce meeting; and July 27 he attended the San Bernardino
Valley Municipal Water District's Board Workshop where they discussed the Master Plan
for Tres Lagos.
Vice-Chairman Morales reported on the following: July 14 and 19 he participated in the
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District's Policy meeting; July 20 he attended the
Community Heritage and Education Foundation Board meeting; July 21 he met with the
General Manager/CEO to discuss District business; July 23 he attended the Sterling
Natural Resource Center Ribbon Cutting event; and July 27 he attended the San
Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District's Board meeting where they held a Tres
Lagos Planning Session.
Chairman Goodrich reported on the following: July 18 he attended the Association of
San Bernardino County Special Districts membership meeting at the Sterling Natural
Resource Center; July 20 he attended the Community Heritage and Education
Foundation Board meeting; July 21 he met with the General Manager/CEO to review the
agenda; July 23 he attended the Sterling Natural Resource Center Ribbon Cutting
event; July 25 he attended the Engineering & Operations Committee meeting; and July
26 he attended the Highland Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting.
Information only.
Director Coats made positive comments about the Sterling Natural Resource Center
Ribbon Cutting event. He praised Chairman Goodrich for an excellent job in his role
over the past 4-6 weeks. He stated that the most important decision that the Board will
make will be the selection of a new General Manager/CEO and that they will make the
best decision with the information they have. Director Coats praised the General
Manager/CEO for all that he has done for the District over the years and added that he
made him a better Board member.
Chairman Goodrich stated that this is a unique and special day, being that it's the
General Manager/CEO's last day. He stated that this will be a positive beginning for Mr.
Mura's next chapter in his life and that he will always try to reach his expectations. He
congratulated the General Manager/CEO on a job well done and stated that he looks
forward to what's next.
Vice-Chairman Morales congratulated the new field service workers on their
recruitment. He thanked Mr. Tompkins for taking on the position of Interim General
Manager/CEO. Vice-Chairman Morales offered his appreciation to Mr. Mura for his hard
work and the time he put into the District and commended him for doing an amazing
job. He stated that times have been fun and challenging and that it has been an
amazing journey.
ADJOURN
Chairman Goodrich asked that everyone join him in a round of applause for the General
Manager/CEO and adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m.
Phillip R. Goodrich, Board President
Brian Tompkin Interim Board Secretary