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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 12/01/2015 Approved January 13, 2016 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT December 1, 2015 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Vice Chairman Coats led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors: Carrillo, Coats, Morales, Shelton ABSENT: Director: Coleman STAFF: John Mura, General Manager/CEO; Jose Martinez, Assistant I General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Justine Hendricksen, District Clerk; 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 9:01 am. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed. ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE John Mura, General Manager/CEO administered the Oath of Office to Chris Carrillo, Nanette Shelton and David E. Smith. Information Only. GENERAL MANAGER/CEO REPORT The General Manager/CEO congratulated the newly elected Board of Directors and stated that he looks forward to serving with them over the next couple of years. The General Manager/CEO reported that the Harmony Project is holding two community meetings for informational purposes only, that no action will be taken. 1 Minutes 12/01/2015 smg The meetings are scheduled for December 1st, at 3:30 p.m. with the Orange County Property Subcommittee in an effort to prepare city council for action in the future, and Thursday, December 3rd, at 5:00 p.m. at the City of Highland; Harmony will provide the planning commission with an update, no action will be taken. Information Only. LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT No report at this time. BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTS Director Shelton congratulated the newly elected directors and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Director Carrillo congratulated Director Shelton, and Director Smith on being elected to the Board. Director Carrillo encouraged the Board and the community to donate to his favorite charity, Give Big. Director Smith thanked staff and all those that backed him and helped him through the electoral process and gave words of encouragement. Vice Chairman Coats congratulated Directors Carrillo, Shelton and Smith, and welcomed Director Smith to the Board. He stated that there will be many challenges ahead and together they will make great things happen. Chairman Morales congratulated the newly elected Directors and welcomed Director Smith to the Board. He stated that he is looking forward to the awards ceremony to celebrate achievements of the year. Information Only. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 9:17 a.m. James Morales, Jr., Chairman John J. Mura, Secretary 2 Minutes 12/01/2015 smg