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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 07/24/2013 Approved August 14,2013 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT JULY 24, 2013 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Board member Sturgeon led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors: Coleman, LeVesque,Sturgeon,Wilson ABSENT: Directors: Morales STAFF: John Mura, General Manager/CEO; Mike Maestas, Assistant General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer;Justine Hendricksen,Administrative Manager LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy GUEST(s): Members of the public APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the July 24, 2013 agenda be approved as submitted. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Chairman LeVesque declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 5:30 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 #237277 through #237461 distributed during the period of July 3, 2013 through July 17, 2013 in the amount of$1,043,613.79 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended July 17, 2013 in the amount of$327,273.94 totaling$1,370,887.73 be approved. APPROVE THE JULY 10,2013 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES 11 M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the July 10, 2013 regular Board meeting minutes be approved as submitted. ACCEPT AND FILE THE INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 Minutes:07/24/13 jph M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the Board accept and file the Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CSDA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION AND OFFICIAL BALLOT Vice Chairman Morales arrived at 5:31 pm. M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the Board support Kathy Tiegs to serve as Board of Director for the California Special Districts Association Region 5, Seat B. GENERAL MANAGER/CEO/STAFF REPORTS The General Manager/CEO and Assistant General Manager reported on the following items: GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting that the District was awarded, the District's website received an honorable mention and national award in the 2013 PR Daily Nonprofit Best Website, partnering with the US Veterans' Initiative, Headquarter update andtimeline. Information only. LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT No reports at this time. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board member Coleman stated that he recently attended Cucamonga Valley Water District's recent board meeting where they discussed refinancing bonds and asked if this was something the District should review. Board member Wilson offered his congratulations to staff for their achievements throughout the year. Board member Sturgeon offered his congratulations to staff for the awards the District has received. Vice Chairman Morales stated that the GFOA Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. The award is a significant accomplishment for the District and demonstrates the District's commitment to incorporating best practices,strategic planning and ensuring public transparency. Chairman LeVesque thanked Mr. Yauger for attending the board meeting. 2 Minutes:07/24/13 jph ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 5:48pm. Matt esque, President John J. Mura,Secr tary 3 Minutes:07/24/13 jph I I 1