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Minutes 6/1/2016 smg
Approved June 22, 2016
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT June 1, 2016
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 4 :30 p.m.
PRESENT:Directors: Carrillo, Coats, Morales, Shelton, Smith
ABSENT:None
STAFF:John Mura, General Manager /CEO ; Brian Tompkins, Chief
Financial Officer; Jose Martinez, Assistant General Manager;
Justine Hendricksen, District Clerk; Shayla Gerber,
Administrative Assistant
LEGAL COUNSEL:Jean Cihigoyenetche
GUEST(s):Members of the public
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Coats declared the public participation section of the meeting open at
4 :31 pm.
There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was
closed.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 4 : 3 1 p.m. as provided in the Ralph M. Bro wn
Act Government Code Sections 549 56 . 9 ( d ) (1) to discuss the item (s) listed on the
agenda.
THE BOARD RECONVENED THE MEETING AT 5:30 P.M.
M r . J o s e M a r t i n e z led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Directors: Carrillo, Coats, Morales, Shelton, Smith
ABSENT: None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
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With respect to Item #1: No reportable action taken.
With respect to Item #2: No reportable action taken.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Coats 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.
REVIEW FY 2016-17 PROPOSED BUDGET
The General Manager/CEO provided an overview of the draft Budget and stated that
the budget reflects the recently updated District Vision and Agency Ideals and
Endeavors.
The General Manager/CEO reviewed the details of the budget which included: water
budget projections, revenue projections, individual programs, capital outlay, CIP
projects and programs, and staffing needs required in meeting these objectives. He
stated that the budget wi ll be on the June 22, 2016 agenda for final approval and
encouraged the Board to provide feedback before then.
The Chief Financial Officer presented the financials for this year’s bud get and
explained that several factors were considered which included: transparency and
accountability ; the development of the Sterling Natural Resource Center , the ongoing
drought and funding for conservation programs , future staffing needs, and that CIP
projects and capital outlay are a large influence on the budget.
The Board had a number of questions including but not limited to: software upgrades,
headquarters site improvements, relocating the City Creek manhole, the cost benefits
of importing water.
Chairman Coats complimented District staff on the Budget and stated “it’s a great
document and easy to understand”.
Information only.
GENERAL MANAGER/CEO REPORT
The General Manager /CEO commended staff on the budget and stated that this is the
best budget he has seen in his 25 years of service in the water industry and that Ms.
Malloy and Ms. Guida added wonderful touches to the budget.
Information only.
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LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT
Legal Counsel reported on the following: that he will be serving on a statewide
committee where they will be discussing loading factors on wastewater; that the
formulas utilized in wastewater haven’t been revamped in over 40 years . He stated
that he will keep the Board up to date as he learns more information.
Information only.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ COMMENTS
Chairman Coats stated that this is the best budget he has seen since he has been with
the District. The Chairman closed the meeting with the following statement, “ H elp
insure your water future by supporting the Sterling Natural Water Resource Center”.
Information only.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
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Ronald L. Coats, Board President
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John J. Mura, Secretary