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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 06/12/2018Approved June 27, 2018 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SPECIAL BOARD MEETING June 12, 2018 MINUTES The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Director Coats led the flag salute. PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF: LEGAL COUNSEL: GUEST(s): PUBLIC COMMENTS Directors: Carrillo, Coats, Goodrich, Morales, Smith Director: None John Mura, General Manager /CEO; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Jeff Noelte, Director of Engineering and Operations; Justine Hendricksen, District Clerk; Shayla Gerber, Senior Administrative Assistant Jean Cihigoyenetche Members of the public Chairman Carrillo declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 5:30 p.m. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed. FY 2018-19 BUDGET WORKSHOP The General Manager/CEO stated that this is the third meeting in a series of budget workshops and reminded the Board and the public that the District is a performance­ based organization where the Board approved a set of goals and objectives for the General Manager/CEO. The Chief Financial Officer recited district-wide goals and reviewed a summary of following: the operating budget, district-wide revenues and expenses, a program overview of each department, capital outlay, capital improvement projects, and authorized positions. He pointed out that a large portion of Public Affairs budget will be used for Sterling Natural Resource Center community outreach. The Board had several questions including but not limited to: methods used to forecast the budget, details on site improvements at Plant 135, and the usage of drones. 1 Minutes 06/12/2018 smg The General Manager /CEO commended the Chief Financial Officer for his hard work on the budget; he stated that he has a detailed knowledge of each department and its operations; and thanked staff for their hard work. Information only. GENERAL MANAGER/CEO REPORT The General Manager/CEO reminded the Board that the Employee Events Association will be hosting a Family Movie Night this Friday, June 15 for employees and their family. LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT No report at this time. BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTS Director Goodrich commended staff for their work on the budget. Director Morales commented that he is pleased with the conservative approach on the budget. Director Coats stated that he likes the conservative approach with the budget and made the following statement: "Help ensure your water future by supporting the Sterling Natural Resource Center". Vice Chairman Smith thanked the Chief Financial Officer and staff for the presentation. Chairman Carrillo echoed the comments of Vice Chairman Smith. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.