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.
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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
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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.
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The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Matt LeVesque, President
John J. Mura, S cretary
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