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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 05/14/2014 L Approved May 28, 2014 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT May 14, 2014 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Director Coleman led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors: Coats, Coleman, LeVesque, Morales, Sturgeon ABSENT: None STAFF: John Mura, General Manager/CEO; Mike Maestas, Assistant General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Manager; Eileen Bateman, Executive Assistant LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy GUEST(s): Members of the public LSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS No supplemental Information at this time. PRESENTATIONS Et CEREMONIAL ITEMS No presentations or Ceremonial Items at this time. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Morales declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 5:40 p.m. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed. APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/S/C (Coats-Coleman) that the May 14, 2014 agenda be approved as submitted. iii, DISBURSEMENTS M/S/C (Sturgeon-Coats) that the General Fund Disbursements #240222 through #240543 which were distributed during the period of April 1, 2014 through April 30, 2014 Minutes: 05/14/14 etb in the amount of $2,173,863 and payroll and benefit contributions in the amount of $294,367 totaling $2,468,230 be approved. APPROVE THE APRIL 16, 2014 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES M/S/C (Sturgeon-Coats) that April 16, 2014 Special Board meeting minutes be approved as submitted. APPROVE THE APRIL 23, 2014 BOARD MEETING MINUTES M/S/C (Sturgeon-Coats) that April 23, 2014 Board meeting minutes be approved as submitted. APPROVE THE APRIL 23, 2014 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES M/S/C (Sturgeon-Coats) that April 23, 2014 Special Board meeting minutes be approved as submitted. DIRECTORS FEES AND EXPENSES FOR APRIL 2014 M/S/C (Sturgeon-Coats) that the Directors' fees and expenses for April 2014 be approved as submitted. APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM DISTRICT GENERAL COUNSEL The General Manager/CEO stated that with Mr. Kennedy's resignation, the District is in need of appropriate legal representation; he provided an overview of Mr. Cihigoyenetche's experience and recommends that the Board appointment of Mr. Cihigoyenetche as the District's interim legal counsel. Mr. Cihigoyenetche introduced himself and stated that he anticipates the transition period to run smoothly with Mr. Kennedy; he provided a general background of his practice; that he has been involved in all aspects of water issues and appreciates the opportunity to be a part of the East Valley Water District. M/S/C (Coats-Coleman) to appoint Mr. Cihigoyenetche as the Districts' interim General Counsel. GENERAL MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS The General Manager/CEO reported on the following: The District's North Fork Tour is scheduled for May 22nd; the Inland Solar Challenge event is scheduled for May 16th - May 18th at Yucaipa Regional Park; that the District as hosted a number of events for the community including the San Bernardino County's Emergency Operations meeting, IPMA- HR organizational meeting, Water Agency's CFO Event, Highland Chamber Luncheon, ERNIE meetings, and the Inland Solar Challenge planning meetings. He also stated that there are a number of upcoming events that will be hosted at the facility, which include CMUA conference, General Manager's and Elected Officials meeting, and WRI High 2 Minutes: 05/14/14 etb School program tour. The he stated that in May the District will begin a bill insert campaign for direct communication, information for customers and highlight important issues and development for community involvement and participation. The District also participated in the City of Highland's Day of Service and the District's employees purchased and provided 800 lunches for volunteers at the event and that the remaining food was donated to the Highland Senior Center. He stated that this is just another example of District employees willing to go above and beyond their normal hours of work to support the community beyond water and sewer services. Information only. LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT Mr. Kennedy congratulated the board for the appointment of Mr. Cihigoyenetche as the interim counsel; that he has worked with Mr. Cihigoyenetche and he's an outstanding attorney. Information only. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director Coats stated that he attended the ACWA water conference in Monterey; that the conference was very informative and that he had the opportunity to meet and network with representatives from other agencies. Vice-Chairman Coleman stated that he was happy to hear that the District facilities are being utilized by the City of Highland; that the Boards intent was for the building to be available for the community and other agencies; that water wise plants will be on sale at Home Depot stores in throughout the Inland Empire; he also stated that he attended the ACWA water conference in Monterey and received valuable information regarding bonds. Chairman Morales stated that he had the opportunity to an event at Cucamonga Valley Water District for an ACWA meeting regarding Rates and Proposition 218; he also attended an ACWA Region 9 membership meeting on behalf of East Valley Water District and that he received valuable information regarding energy, groundwater management, financing, and benefits to be utilized by the Board. Information only. The Board took a break at 5:50 p.m. CLOSED SESSION I I The Board entered into Closed Session at 6:02 p.m. as provided in the Ralph M. Brown Act Government Code Sections 54957.6 (a), to discuss the item listed on the agenda. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS 3 Minutes: 05/14/14 etb The Board returned to open session at 7:05 p.m. The item listed on the agenda was discussed in closed session with no reportable action taken. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Jam Morales, Jr., President -- John J. Mura, ecretary 4 Minutes: 05/14/14 etb