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EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT MAY 22, 2013
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Mrs. Malloy led the
flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: LeVesque,Morales, Sturgeon,Wilson
ABSENT: Directors: Coleman
STAFF: John Mura,General Manager/CEO;Brian Tompkins,Chief Financial
Officer;Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Manager; Nemesciano
Ochoa, Engineering Manager;Eileen Bateman, Executive Assistant
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST(s): Members of the public
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S./C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the May 22, 2013 agenda be approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Chairman LeVesque declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 5:31
p.m.
There being no written or verbal comments,the public participation section was closed.
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that General Fund Disbursements #236599 through
#236749 distributed during the period of May 2, 2013 through May 16, 2013 in the amount
.1 of$2,020,729.27 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended May 16, 2013 in the
amount of$360,196.16 totaling$2,380,925.43 be approved.
ACCEPT AND FILE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR MARCH 2013
M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the Financial Statements for March 2013 be
accepted.
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RESOLUTION 2013.09 PLACING IN NOMINATION JAMES MORALES,JR., AS A
MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES
(ACWA) REGION 9 BOARD MEMBER
M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that Resolution 2013.09 be approved.
Director Coleman arrived at 5:31
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2013.10 — A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER
DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 2013 REVENUE BONDS AND
RELATED DOCUMENTS
The Chief Financial Officer reviewed the resolution and correlating documents relating to
the issuance of bonds; that interest rates are at a 40-50 year low; that the District has
maintained its AA- credit rating and received positive feedback from the rating agencies.
Director Sturgeon inquired if the District should be reviewing additional projects as the
interest rates and construction costs are at an all-time low; he congratulated the District
for maintaining its AA- credit rating.
Vice Chairman Morales stated that the District is moving in the right direction to
continue to have the AA-credit rating.
M/S/C (Wilson-Coleman)that Resolution 2013.10 be approved
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF THE
"PURPOSE STATEMENT" DEVELOPED BY THE BOARD POLICY AD-HOC
COMMITTEE
Vice President Morales stated that the Ad-Hoc Committee is trying to encompass the
direction of the Board with the `purpose statement"; that as each chapter is complete it
will be presented to the Board for review; the first item to review is compensation for
meetings; that other agency policies are being reviewed to set forth best practices and
continue to set a matrix of high level standards for years to come.
M/S/C (Wilson-LeVesque) to approve the "Purpose Statement" developed by the
board policy Ad-Hoc Committee.
ADJOURN TO EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT FINANCING AUTHORITY
RECONVENE TO EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD
MEETING
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GENERAL MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
The General Manager reported on the following items: District Headquarters Update,
Special Meeting on May 28, 2013 (Budget Review), Highway 38 fuel spill update, the
District's AA-credit rating,and the Relay for Life and Solar Challenge events.
The General Manager expressed his appreciation to Mr. Tompkins and Ms. Nguyen for
their assistance with the District's Credit Rating.
Information only.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT
Legal Counsel stated that the opening brief for the Santa Ana Sucker Fish is due June 3,
2013.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Member Coleman stated that he is glad the District maintained a AA-credit rating.
Board Member Sturgeon congratulated staff for their work on the Solar Challenge and
would like to see more local school participation; that he attended his first bid opening
and that it was a fascinating experience.
Vice Chairman Morales thanked staff for their work at the Relay for Life event; that he
attended the Employee Salsa Contest; he thanked the Board for their support regarding
ACWA's Region 9 Board Member position and for approving the Ad-Hoc Policy
Committee's Purpose Statement;he also congratulated staff for maintaining the District's
AA-credit rating.
Chairman LeVesque stated that the funding for the Relay for Life was provided by the
District's Employees and not from any Public Funds;that the Board Policy Handbook will
help establish a higher standard for current and future Board members;that he would like
to see the District earn the Certificate of Excellence through the Special Districts
Leadership Foundation.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm.
Matt LeVesque, President
Jo n J. Mura,Sec tart'
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