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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/09/2014 L Approved April 23, 2014 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT April 9, 2014 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Mr. Coleman led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors: Coats, Coleman, LeVesque, Morales, Sturgeon ABSENT: None STAFF: John Mura, General Manager/CEO; Eileen Bateman, Executive Assistant LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy GUEST(s): Members of the public SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS No supplemental Information at this time. Information only. PRESENTATIONS &t CEREMONIAL ITEMS No presentations or Ceremonial Items at this time. Information only. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Morales declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 5:34 p.m. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed. APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/S/C (Sturgeon-LeVesque) that the April 9, 2014 agenda be approved as submitted. Minutes: 04/09/14 etb DISBURSEMENTS M/S/C (LeVesque-Coats) that the General Fund Disbursements #239901 through #240221 which were distributed during the period of February 27, 2014 through March 31, 2014 in the amount of $3,703,663. Payroll and benefit contributions in the amount of $342,196. Total Disbursements for the period $4,045,859. APPROVE THE MARCH 26, 2014 BOARD MEETING MINUTES M/S/C (LeVesque-Coats) that March 26, 2014 Board meeting minutes be approved as submitted. DIRECTORS' FEES AND EXPENSES FOR MARCH 2014 M/S/C (LeVesque-Coats) that the Directors' fees and expenses for March 2014 be approved as submitted. APPROVE RESOLUTION 2014.10 AND ACCEPT THE CERTIFICATE OF DEDICATION AND CONVEYANCE OF PIPELINE EASEMENT FROM ARNOTT POULTRY Et CITRUS RANCH, LP M/S/C (LeVesque-Coats) to approve Resolution 2014.10 and Accept the Certificate of dedication and Conveyance of Pipeline Easement from Arnott Poultry Ft Citrus Ranch, LP. SELECT MR. CURATALO OF CUCAMONGA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AS THE SPECIAL DISTRICTS REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE 2014 LAFCO ELECTION AND MR. FARRELL OF CRESTLINE VILLAGE WATER DISTRICT AS THE ALTERNATE The General Manager/CEO gave a brief overview of the experience and missions of the recommended candidates. M/S/C (LeVesque-Sturgeon) that the Board Select Mr. Curatalo as the Special District Representative and Mr. Farrell as the alternate representative for the 2014 LAFCO Election. A Roll Call Vote was taken for this agenda item. Director LeVesque voted Yes Director Sturgeon Yes Director Coats Yes Vice Chairman Coleman Yes Chairman Morales Yes GENERAL MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS The General Manager/CEO and the Assistant General Manager reported on the following: Baseline Gardens project update, North Fork water shares and that a future meeting will be set to discuss further impacts on shareholders, the District's involvement in the Citrus 2 Minutes: 04/09/14 etb Harvest Festival on March 29th, a Special meeting is scheduled for April 16th at 5:30 pm it to discuss the Sewer Feasibility Study, the relocation of the sewer lines near the 210 freeway is complete, porter services with Pomona Valley Workshop began this week, the District and the Employee Events committee will be hosting lunch for the volunteers at the City of Highland's Community Day of Service on April 26th and that the District's former employee, William Fites, recently passed away. Information only. LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT Mr. Kennedy stated that with the completion of the new District Headquarters it has given him an opportunity to evaluate his role with the District; he gave an overview of his experience working with the District including his fierce loyalty to the Board and the amazing opportunity to work with staff; and that he has a responsibility to the District of knowing when someone else would be better suited; he thanked the General Manager/CEO for all his efforts for the Districts' success and as a constituent he looks forward to the energy that Mr. Mura will continue to bring to the District; and he will help the District in any way through the transition. Director Coats stated that he is sad that Mr. Kennedy is leaving the District and understands that there are times for change or the decision for the right time to leave. Vice Chairman Coleman stated that he appreciated working with Mr. Kennedy and for always being truthful and thanked him for all he has done for the District. Director Sturgeon stated that he was disappointed but understands Mr. Kennedy's decision; that he had a lot of great ideas and appreciates all he has done for the District and knows his future will be great. Chairman Morales thanked Mr. Kennedy for his public service on behalf of the rate payers; that this will be a difficult transition; and hopes that his 30 years of historical and institutional knowledge will be accessible; he asks that Mr. Kennedy be part of the process in bringing in new counsel and stated that it has been a pleasure serving with Mr. Kennedy. Director LeVesque stated that it has been a pleasure working with Mr. Kennedy and has nothing but the highest respect for him. Information only. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director LeVesque stated that change isn't easy; that the District has been through a lot of change over the last couple of years but needs to keep focus on the Districts Initiatives that were set by the Board and keep them in mind when making difficult decisions. 3 Minutes: 04/09/14 etb Director Sturgeon stated he assisted the Highland Chamber and the District's booth at the Citrus Harvest Festival and both were well attended; he recognized Ms. Malloy's efforts in putting the information and activities together and thanked each of the following employees who worked the booth that day; Kelly Malloy, Cecilia Contreras, Damon Russell, Micah Kennedy, Sarah Kurth, Mike Baffa, Gary Scavone, Mike Maloney, Eileen Bateman, Micah George, and Brett Macharelli; he stated that he enjoyed the entertainment and that he was glad to see Mr. Maestas and Mr. Et Mrs. Kennedy at the event and thanked Director LeVesque for his hard work with assisting on setting up the parking area. Vice-Chairman Coleman stated that the ADR project is nearing completion; and that with the District working with So Cal Edison we can reduce the cost of energy and use the least amount of chemicals to produce safe drinking water; that over the past weekend he worked with the Redlands Bicycle classic event. Chairman Morales expressed his appreciation again to Mr. Kennedy on behalf of the rate payers; he thanked the Board for taking action in voting for the 2014 LAFCO election; and informed the public that the District will be working on a Code of Conduct and standard practices for the District and its Board members for best practices; and he asks that the Board members be flexible with their schedules for the issues that the District will continue to face. Information only. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m. es Mora es, Jr., President 0 John J. Mura, S cretary 4 Minutes: 04/09/14 etb