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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 06/27/2012 Approved July 25,2012 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT JUNE 27, 2012 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Ms. Bryan led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors: Coleman, LeVesque, Morales, Sturgeon, Wilson ABSENT: Directors: None STAFF: John Mura, General Manager/CEO; John Vega, Assistant General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Kathleen Burke, Accounting Specialist II; Allen Williams, Production Supervisor; Mike Henderson, Production Superintendent; Cecilia Contreras, Executive Assistant; Eileen Bateman, Executive Assistant; Kerrie Bryan, Human Resources & Safety Risk Manager; Becky Kasten, Accounting Supervisor; Ed King, Lead Production Operator; Christianne Koide, Office Specialist II; Michael Moore, Water Service Worker II; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Manager LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy GUEST(s): Members of the public APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the June 27, 2012 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. Minutes: 06/27/12 jph DISBURSEMENTS M/S/C (Wilson-Morales) that General Fund Disbursements #232969 through #233127 distributed during the period of June 7, 2012 through June 20, 2012 in the amount of$762,058.66 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period June 20, 2012 in the amount of$241,632.85 totaling $1,003,691.51 be approved. ADOPT THE DISTRICTS' 2012/2013 OPERATING & CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET The General Manager/CEO reviewed the proposed budget with the Board. The General Manager/CEO stated that all of the comments received by the Board have been incorporated in the proposed budget. The General Manager/CEO offered his appreciation to Ms Koide for her exceptional efforts in preparing the final documents. M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the Board adopt the District's 2012/2013 Operating & Capital Project Budget and Resolution 2012.09. CAST VOTE FOR THE CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, REGION 5, SEAT A M/S/C (Morales-Wilson) that the Board cast their vote for Manuel Aranda for the California Special Districts Association Region 5, Seat A, Board of Director position. ADOPT THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AND THE SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION M/S/C (Wilson-Morales) that the Memorandum of Understanding between the East Valley Water District and the San Bernardino Public Employees Association be approved. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S 2012 COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND ASSIGNMENTS The Chairman of the Board created an Ad-Hoc Board Member Policy Committee. Board member Sturgeon and Wilson were appointed to the committee and Board member Sturgeon will chair the committee. A special meeting has been scheduled for July 16th to discuss the Board Norms. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE APPROVAL TO SCHEDULE A CITY CREEK WATER COMPANY SHAREHOLDER MEETING 2 Minutes: 06/27/12 jph Mr. Kennedy discussed new legislation (AB 54) that mandates training requirements for water board members; the training is required every two years. Mr. Kennedy recommended that the Board schedule a City Creek Water Company shareholder meeting to discuss AB 54 and other potential business. M/S/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that the Board authorize and direct staff to provide the required notices and schedule a City Creek Water Company shareholder meeting to be held on July 24th at 4:30 pm. GENERAL MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS The General Manager/CEO provided an update to the Board regarding the following items: • The District has received a number of positive comments from customers regarding the new format of the Consumer Confidence Report • Facility tours are slated for early fall • The Employee Recognition Committee is working on a number of employee events including the District's Annual Awards Banquet being held on December 14tn, at the San Bernardino Elks Lodge • The District is hosting the ACWA Region 9 event on July 12th The Assistant General Manager stated that staff is repairing a 36" pipeline leak that occurred on 6th Street and Sterling Ave; the repair should be completed by Friday. Information only. LEGAL REPORT Mr. Kennedy provided a brief update regarding the ongoing Santa Ana Sucker litigation; that opening briefs have been filed and the hearing will be held on September 11`n Information only. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vice Chairman Morales stated that he will participating in the City of Highland's 4th of July Parade and thanked staff for handling the details; he also commended the Board and staff for their efforts and accomplishments on the District's budget and the MOU. Board member Coleman thanked staff for meeting with him to discuss the budget in detail. Chairman LeVesque thanked staff for participating in the Employee Recognition Committee. 3 Minutes: 06/27/12 jph The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m. Matt LeVesque, President John J. Mura, S cretary 4 Minutes: 06/27/12 jph