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EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT MARCH 14, 2012
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Hough led the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Coleman, LeVesque, Morales, Wilson
ABSENT: Directors: Sturgeon
STAFF: John Mura, CEO/General Manager; John Vega, Assistant General
Manager; Eliseo Ochoa, District Engineer; Brian Tompkins, Chief
Financial Officer; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Manager
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUESTS: Members of the public
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The Chairman 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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S/C (Wilson-Morales) that the March 14, 2012 agenda be approved as
submitted.
The Board presented a resolution of appreciation to former board member Mr. Larry
Malmberg.
APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 22, 2012
M/S/C (Wilson-Morales) that the board meeting minutes for February 22, 2012 be
approved as submitted.
ACCEPT AND FILE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED JANUARY 2012
M/S/C (Wilson-Morales) that the Board accept and file the Financial Statements
for the period ended January 2012.
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DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (Wilson-Morales) that General Fund Disbursements #231611 through
#231831which were distributed February 9, 2012 through February 27, 2012 in the
amount of $1,625,706.00 and payroll checks for period ending February 27, 2012 and
included checks and direct deposits, in the amount of $220,715.18. Total disbursements
for the period were $1,846,421.18 be approved.
DIRECTORS' FEES AND EXPENSES FOR FEBRUARY 2012
M/S/C (Wilson-Morales) that the Directors' fees and expenses for February 2012
be approved as submitted.
APPROVE THE DISTRICT'S MID-YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENTS
The General Manager and Chief Financial Officer reviewed several adjustments to the
2011-12 fiscal year budget. The proposed adjustments include changes relating to
operating revenue, operating expenses, capital replacements, and the capital improvement
program in addition to contributing $152K to reserves at year-end.
Board member Coleman offered his appreciation to District staff for reviewing cost saving
measures relating to the sewer/vactor truck and gate valve exercise equipment.
M/S/C (Wilson-Morales) that the Board approve the mid-year budget amendments
as submitted.
APPROVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AB 3030
LEGISLATION
Vice Chairman Morales reviewed the Legislative & Public Affairs Committee
recommendations regarding AB 3030 with the Board.
M/S/C (Coleman-Wilson) that the Legislative & Public Affairs Committee
recommendations regarding AB 3030 be approved as submitted.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
The General Manager stated that he requested Mr. Martin defer his consultant report at
this time.
Information only.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Legislative & Public Affairs Committee — Vice Chairman Morales stated that he
attended ACWA's Legislative Symposium on March 6-7. Vice Chairman Morales
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also stated that the District will be participating in the City of Highland's Citrus
Harvest Festival which will be held on March 31st.
b. Personnel Committee— Board member Coleman stated that the committee had met
on March 12 and discussed the following items:
• Vision Coverage for employees
• AB 1633 which can affect the CalPERS retirement system
• Proposal to hire three employees
Information only.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT
Mr. Kennedy stated that he will be providing updates regarding the Ralph M Brown Act
and discussing the roles and responsibilities of the Board, General Manager and staff at
the next board meeting.
Information only.
CONSULTANT REPORTS
No reports at this time.
I E ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board member Wilson proposed that the District purchase a table for WRI's "Water
Hero" event honoring retired General Manager Robert Martin.
Vice Chairman Morales stated that he truly enjoyed the recent "Strategic Planning"
session held on March 1st.
Chairman LeVesque stated that Mr. Dyer withdrew his claim for damages after he met
with the General Manager/CEO.
Board member Coleman stated that the Personnel Committee will be reviewing additional
employee benefit programs for the District.
The Board took a break at 6:20 pm.
The Board returned to session at 6:26 pm.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 6:26 p.m. as provided in the California Open
Meeting Law. Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss the item listed on the
agenda.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
The Board returned to regular session at 6:44 p.m. The item listed on the agenda was
discussed in closed session with no reportable action being taken.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
Matt LeVesque, Board President
John J. Mura, cretary
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