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EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT September 17, 2015
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., Mr. Mura led the
flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Carrillo, Coats, Morales, Shelton
ABSENT: Directors: Coleman
STAFF: John Mura, General Manager/CEO; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial
Officer; Tom Holliman, Engineering Manager; Justine Hendricksen,
District Clerk; Eileen Bateman, Senior Administrative Assistant;
Shayla Gerber, 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.
The Board took a break at 9:04 am to complete individual interviews with CV Strategies.
The Board returned to session at 9:12 am.
BOARD COMMUNICATION TRAINING
The General Manager/CEO reviewed the District's Ideals and Endeavors. He stated that
this is the first of a series of training sessions for the Board.
Representatives from CV Strategies provided an overview on the goals of the meeting
which include how to present yourself as a board member and a representative of the
District during a public meeting. The focus of the training is to assist with the principles
of public interaction; review key messages on District issues, view and evaluate
communication styles and build comfort through practice.
CV Strategies representatives reviewed communication challenges including style,
approach and tactics. The Representative reviewed the differences of public speaking
and conversation, verbal and non-verbal messaging and listening skills.
Director Coleman arrived at 9:21 am.
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The Board participated in multiple exercises with possible scenarios that may come up
during interaction with the media, customers and during a presentation at community
events. The representatives reviewed with them how to respond to comments, how to
connect with each person that you come in contact with, and how to make every
interaction an effective and positive one.
Information only.
The Board took a break at 10:29 am.
The Board returned to session at 10:34 am.
GENERAL MANAGER/CEO REPORTS
No report at this time.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT
No report at this time.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMENTS
Director Coleman apologized for being late to the meeting and stated that he was glad
for the program that they just went through.
Director Shelton stated that this was an informative meeting.
Director Carrillo expressed his appreciation for CV Strategies and staff for taking the
time to present this training.
Vice Chairman Coats stated that today's training was very valuable and that he looks
forward to being a better communicator with information he received from today's
meeting.
Chairman Morales thanked CV Strategies and the General Manager/CEO for today's
training opportunity and that it was very beneficial. He stated that this training was very
helpful and is a continued effort to provide world class public service.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 12:41 pm.
es Morales, Jr., Chairman
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John J. Mura, Sec etary
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