HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 10/29/2014 Approved November 12, 2014
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT October 29, 2014
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. Director LeVesque
led the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Carrillo, Coats, Coleman, LeVesque, Morales
ABSENT: Directors: None
STAFF: John Mura, General Manager; Mike Maestas, Assistant General
Manager; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Manager; Eileen
Bateman, 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
5:35 p.m.
Mr. Jim Vassilakos provided back-up material to the Board regarding his concerns with
the Districts' Backflow Prevention Policy.
There being no further written or verbal comments, the public participation section
was closed.
COMPLETE SELECTION PROCESS TO APPOINT A NEW GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER
TO FILL VACANCY
The General Manager/CEO addressed the Board regarding the selection process to fill
Director LeVesque's vacancy.
Chairman Morales stated that the Board had previously gone through an
unprecedented process to fill Director Sturgeon's vacancy; and stated that it is the
Boards duty to find the best candidate to fill Director LeVesque's position. He opened
the item for discussion.
The Board discussed the options available including utilizing the recently selected
candidates or starting the appointment process from the beginning.
Mr. Cihigoyenetche arrived at the meeting at 5:39 pm
Director LeVesque recused himself from Item #1 and abstained from the vote.
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M/S (Coleman-Coats) to appoint Ms. Nannette Shelton to fill the vacancy on the
Board.
Director Coleman and Vice Chairman Coats amended their motion to consider Ms.
Nannette Shelton for the appointment on the Board at the November 12, 2014 Regular
Board Meeting.
M/S/C (Coleman-Coats) to consider Ms. Nannette Shelton for the appointment
on the Board at the November 12, 2014 Regular Board Meeting.
The General Manager/CEO stated that the District is receiving an award from the
American Society of Civil Engineers for the Architectural Engineering Project for the
Headquarters Facility. The event will take place at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel
on November 5th at 6:00 pm.
Information only.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
r J rates, Jr, President
John J. Mura, Secrtary
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