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.
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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.