HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 07/23/2014 (special) Approved August 13, 2014
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT July 23, 2014
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 7:19 pm. Mr. LeVesque led
the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Coats, LeVesque, Morales
ABSENT: Directors: Coleman, Sturgeon
STAFF: John Mura, General Manager/CEO; Mike Maestas, Assistant
General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Justine
Hendricksen, Administrative Manager; Cecilia Contreras,
Executive Assistant
LEGAL COUNSEL: Jean Cihigoyenetche
GUEST(s): Members of the public
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Chairman Morales declared the public participation section of the meeting open at
7:19 pm.
There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was
closed.
WASTEWATER RECLAMATION PLANT FEASIBILITY STUDY UPDATE
The General Manager/CEO introduced Lyndel Melton from RMC Water and
Environment who gave an update on the Water Reclamation Plant Feasibility Study.
Mr. Melton gave an overview on the project timeline; that there are three types of
potential uses: Landscape irrigation, commercial/industrial use, or groundwater
recharge; that groundwater recharge is the most cost effective and beneficial; that
RMC will continue to evaluate uses.
The General Manager/CEO stated that he has been involved in preliminary meetings
for potential partnering.
Director Coats stated that groundwater recharge is useful; that there are several
different avenues that the District could use for recharge.
Chairman Morales stated that part of the strategic initiatives is to be a regional
collaborative partner and the District is looking into different options.
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Mr. Richard Corneille from the Water Conservation District stated that he fully
supports and promotes the partnership; and that he is looking forward to working
together.
Mr. Jared Miller from Cromwell Engineering stated that there is a great opportunity to
work together.
The General Manager/CEO stated that the District will consider a facility that will
complement the community and be cost sensitive; that he welcomes the outreach
from customers; that there will be a tour scheduled of current reclamation plants.
Chairman Morales stated that the District wants and needs the input of customers and
thanked those for attending the meeting.
Information only.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
Nothing to report at this time.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT
Nothing to report at this time.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMENTS
Director LeVesque thanked staff for continuing to work on this topic and for looking111
into the regional outlook.
Chairman Morales thanked the public for being patient and staying actively engaged.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 pm.
Ja s Morales, Jr, President
John J. Mura, Se retary
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