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EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT MARCH 28, 2012
MINUTES
The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Charles Roberts led
the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Coleman, Le Vesque, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: Director: Morales
STAFF: John Mura, General Manager/CEO; John Vega, Assistant General
Manager; Brian Tompkins Chief Financial Officer; Rick Becerra, Field
Supervisor; Gerald Sievers, Field Superintendent; Cecelia Contreras,
Executive Assistant; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Manager
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST (S): Members of the public
ILPUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Chairman LeVesque declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 5:31 p.m.
There being no verbal or written comments the public participation section was closed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the March 28, 2012 agenda be approved as
submitted.
APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR MARCH 14,2012
M/S (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the March 14, 2012 board meeting minutes be approved
as submitted.
Ms. Hendricksen stated that the minutes need to reflect that Mr. Hough not Mr. Huffstutler
was in attendance at the March 14, 2012 Board meeting.
Board member's Wilson and Sturgeon amended their motions.
M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the March 14, 2012 board meeting minutes be
approved with noted correction.
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DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that General Fund Disbursements #231611 through
#231831 which were distributed during the period of March 1 , 2012 through March 14, 2012,
in the amount of$1,156,261.66 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended March
14, 2012 and included checks and direct deposits, in the amount of $213,461.99, totaling
$1,369,723.65 be approved.
RESOLUTION 2012.05 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT IN RECOGNITION OF RICHARD
BECERRA'S TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE
M/S/C (Wilson-Coleman) that Resolution 2012.05 be approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SAN BERNARDINO
VALLEY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT'S PROPOSED RATE INCREASE
The General Manager noted a correction to the staff report regarding the increased assessment
cost.
The General Manager/CEO introduced Mr. Daniel Cozad, General Manager of the San
Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District, and thanked him for attending the Board
meeting.
Mr. Cozad reviewed the Engineering Investigation of the Bunker Hill Basin with the Board of
Directors and the reasons for the proposed rate increase.
M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that East Valley Water District support the San Bernardino
Valley Water Conservation District's proposed rate increase.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ROBERT REEB'S
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING
THE DISTRICT'S LEGISLATIVE POSITIONS
Mr. Reeb reviewed the District's current and recommended legislative positions with the
Board. Mr. Reeb provided general comments regarding the current legislative session,
election year changes, redistricting and the water bond which will be on this year's ballot.
M/S/C (Wilson-Coleman) that the Board approve the recommended positions
submitted by Mr. Robert Reeb (Reeb Governmental Relations, LLC.)
REVIEW, UPDATE AND PRESENTATION REGARDING THE RALPH M. BROWN
ACT BY THE DISTRICT'S LEGAL COUNSEL
Mr. Kennedy reviewed the Ralph M. Brown Act with the Board; including but not limited to:
• What is the main goal of the Brown Act
• Who the Brown Act applies to and why
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• What constitutes a meeting
• Rules for meetings
• Notice, agenda, and public comment requirements
i•• • Closed Sessions
• Liability for violations of the Brown Act
Information only.
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, GENERAL MANAGER/CEO AND STAFF
Mr. Kennedy reviewed the statutory roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors,
General Manager/CEO and staff under the California State Water Code Section 30,000.
Information only.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S 2012
COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND ASSIGNMENTS
The Chairman of the Board reviewed the committee structure with the Board, and
recommended that the Personnel Committee be dissolved at this time.
M.
(Wilson-Coleman) that the Personnel Committee be dissolved effective March
28, 2012.
GENERAL MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
The General Manager provided an update to the Board on the following:
• Eastwood Farms Project
• City of Highland's Harvest Festival / Baking Contest
• SCE Rebate Program
Information only.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT
No reports at this time.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board member Coleman would like to know if all of the District's pumps were checked for
efficiency or just the three indicated in the staff memorandum.
Board member Sturgeon stated that East Valley Water District was mentioned many times at
the City of Highland's recent blood drive regarding the taste testing contest that District
employees participated in.
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ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
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Matt LeVesque, President
John J. Mura, Se etary
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