HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 06/03/2015 Approved June 24, 2015
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT June 3, 2015
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Director Carrillo 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: None
GUEST(s): Members of the public
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Morales declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 3:00
p.m.
There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed.
REVIEW FY 2015-16 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.
The Chief Financial Officer presented the financials for this year's budget and explained
that several factors played into creating it which included: the Governor's executive
order regarding conservation; District's mandatory 28% water reduction; exploring the
possibility of a recycled water center, conservation programs, and budget based water
rates.
The Board had a number of questions including but not limited to: possible sewer rate
increases by the City of San Bernardino Water Department, internship programs,
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employee recognition program, and the split between Public Affairs and the
Conservation Program.
The Board took a recess at 4:33 pm.
The Board returned back into open session at 4:39 pm.
The Engineering and Operations Manager provided an overview of the Capital Outlay and
Capital Improvement Projects.
Chairman Morales asked the Directors to review the budget document in detail and send
any inquiries to the District Clerk.
Mr. Fred Yauger discussed the Conservation Rebate Program and asked a number of
questions regarding the direct install of weather based controllers.
Information only.
GENERAL MANAGER/CEO REPORT
No reports at this time.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT
Legal Counsel was not present; no comments.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMENTS
Director Coleman thanked staff for answering questions regarding the budget.
Director Shelton stated that this document is a testimony of the work that was put into
the budget.
Vice Chairman Coats offered his appreciation to the General Manager/CEO and staff for
their hard work on the budget.
Chairman Morales stated that he was impressed by the depth of the Goals and
Objectives that were presented. He thanked the audience for attending the meeting
and offered his appreciation to staff who worked on this budget. He stated that the vote
staff took with SBPEA was a testament of courage and that he sees a great partnership in
the future.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:24 pm.
. es Morales, Jr., Chairman
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John J. Mura, Sec etary
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