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EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT February 10, 2015
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. Director Shelton led
the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Carrillo, Coats, Coleman, Morales, Shelton
ABSENT: Directors: None
STAFF: John Mura, General Manager/CEO; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial
Officer; Tom Holliman, Engineering and Operations Manager; Justine
Hendricksen, District Clerk; Cecilia Contreras, Senior Administrative
Assistant
LEGAL COUNSEL: Jean Cihigoyenetche
GUEST(s): Members of the public
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Morales declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 9:03
a.m.
There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed.
BOARD TRAINING FOR PROPOSITION 218
The General Manager/CEO began by stating that in everybody's best interest this
meeting is to take some time to go over the Proposition 218 public hearing process and
to be prepared for things that may come up; that he hopes the Directors enjoy this
process, learn some new items, as well as foster team building.
Representatives from CV Strategies gave an overview on the meeting objectives which
were how to prepare the Board for the 218 process, assisted with communication
training regarding the rate increase and budget based water rates, discussed outcomes
and options, and increase the comfort in talking about these issues in the community.
CV Strategies representatives reviewed the process of how the District came to this
point of preparing for the public hearing to include: cost of service analysis, Board
workshops, 218 requirements, public hearing, shadow billing, implementation, and
outreach throughout. They reviewed the proposed budget based rates and structure.
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The Representatives reviewed key messages about a Budget Based Rate Structure which
consisted of the following: it treats all customers fairly, encourages conservation,
increases customer control and information, connects bilk with behaviors, ensures more
stable rates Et financial stability, and enables enhanced conservation programs. They
also reviewed fixed versus variable costs and possible community comments.
CV Strategies representatives presented on how to conduct an effective hearing, hearing
guidelines, do's and don'ts, and what could possibly go wrong.
The Board went through multiple exercises with possible scenarios that may come up
during the hearing. The representatives reviewed with them how to respond to
comments, protocol and procedures, and how to make this an effective hearing.
Information only.
GENERAL MANAGER/CEO REPORTS
The General Manager/CEO stated that he had no reports but that he hoped the Board
members enjoyed this training event in a controlled environment.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT
No report at this time.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMENTS
Director Coleman stated that he was glad for the program that they just went through.
Vice Chairman Coats exclaimed that this training was awesome.
Chairman Morales thanked CV Strategies and the General Manager/CEO for this training
opportunity and that it was very beneficial.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 1:20 pm.
J/' esoraIes, Jr., irman
John J. Mura, Se retary
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