HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 09/11/2013 Approved November 13,2013
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SEPTEMBER 11,2013
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,Morales,Sturgeon
ABSENT: Directors: Wilson
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
The Chairman of the Board requested that item #2c (Directors' fees and expenses for July and
August)be removed from the consent calendar and be brought back for consideration at a future
board meeting.
M/S/C (Morales-Coleman) that the September 11,2013 agenda be approved as amended.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Chairman LeVesque declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 5:31 p.m.
The Board observed a moment of silence in memory of September 11, 2001.
Mr. Corneille congratulated Chairman LeVesque, Vice Chairman Morales, and Mr. Coats on
being re-elected and elected to the Board. Mr. Corneille provided an update to the Board
regarding the approval of an Agreement formalizing agreements between agencies. He also
provided information regarding the Wash Plan Agreement and provided an update on the San
Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District's Advisory Commission on Water Policy.
There being no further written or verbal comments,the public participation section was closed.
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Coleman) that General Fund Disbursements #237865 through
#237985 distributed during the period of August 22, 2013 through September 4, 2013 in the
amount of$2,061,597.17 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period September 4, 2013 in the
amount of$256,709.60 totaling$2,318,306.77 be approved.
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APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 28,2013 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Coleman) that the August 28, 2013 regular board meeting minutes be
approved as submitted.
DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF NEW AND/OR REVISED ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICIES AND PROGRAMS
1. EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
2. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
3. HARASSMENT,DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION POLICY
4. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION POLICY
5. UNIFORM POLICY
6. WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND INTIMIDATION POLICY
The General Manager/CEO provided an overview of the new and revised District policies and
programs.
M/S/C (Coleman-Sturgeon) that the new and/or revised Administrative Policies and
Programs be approved as submitted.
Mr. Coleman stated that he needs to amend his expense report at the next Board meeting.
Information only.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CANDIDATE SELECTION ON
ACWA'S RE3GION 9 OFFICIAL BOARD BALLOT
M/S (Sturgeon-Coleman) that the Board identify and nominate Harvey Ryan, Craig
Ewing,Joe Kuebler,James Morales, Ed Pack, Kathy Tiegs and Jim Ventura for ACWA's 2014-
2015 Region 9 Board Ballot.
Directors Sturgeon and Coleman amended their motions and identified and nominated Mary
Ann Melleby rather than Joe Kuebler.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Coleman) that the Board identify and nominate Harvey Ryan, Craig
Ewing,James Morales, Ed Pack, Kathy Tiegs,Jim Ventura and Mary Ann Melleby for ACWA's
2014-2015 Region 9 Board Ballot as amended.
PRESENTATION AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S EMPLOYEE
LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND WEBSITE LAUNCH
The Engineering Manager provided a power-point presentation regarding the employee training
website launch and stated that the program is available to all employee's and the Board of
Directors.
GENERAL MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
The General Manager/CEO,Assistant General Manager and the Chief Financial Officer reported
on the following items: Special meeting to discuss the District's Sewer Master Plan and
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Treatment Facility, City of San Bernardino Rate Study, ACWA Region 9 Tour, Closed Session
item on next agenda, Utility Executive Leadership Institute Conference that the General
Manager will be attending next week, Headquarters Update, Bridge 134 Update, Tyler
Implementation Project.
Information only.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT
No reports at this time.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Coleman discussed the possibility of receiving a grant for a demonstration garden
through the Master Gardner Program.
Vice Chairman Morales appreciated the moment of silence in observance of September 11`h. He
also thanked Dick Corneille for attending the Board meeting.
Director Sturgeon requested an IT Update at the next meeting.
The Board took a break at 6:39 pm.
The Board returned to session at 6:45 pm.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 6:45 p.m. as provided in the California Open Meeting
Law,Government Code Section 54957 to discuss the item listed on the agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
The Board returned to regular session at 7:54 p.m. The item listed on the agenda was discussed
in closed session with no reportable action being taken.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
tt LeVesque,President
John J. Mura,Secr tary
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