HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 11/14/2012 Approved November 28,2012
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EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT NOVEMBER 14, 2012
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Mrs. Eileen Bateman
led the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: LeVesque, Morales, Sturgeon,Wilson
ABSENT: Directors: Coleman
STAFF: John Mura, General Manager/CEO; John Vega, Assistant General
Manager;Eileen Bateman, Executive Assistant
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST(s): Members of the public
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The General Manager requested that item #3 be removed and be re-agendized for the
November 28, 2012 meeting.
M/S/C (Wilson-Morales) that the November 14, 2012 agenda be approved as
amended.
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.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the Special Board meeting minutes for September
18,2012 be approved as submitted.
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APPROVAL OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 10, 2012
M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the Special Board meeting minutes for October 10, .1
2012 be approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 24, 2012
M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the Board meeting minutes for October 24, 2012 be
approved as submitted.
ACCEPT AND FILE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR AUGUST 2012
M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the Financial Statements for August 2012 be
accepted.
DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES FOR OCTOBER 2012
M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the Directors fees and expenses for October 2012
be approved as submitted.
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that General Fund Disbursements #234430 through
#234628 distributed during the period of October 18, 2012 through November 6, 2012 in .1
the amount of $1,550,650.18 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period November 6,
2012 in the amount of$331,795.53 totaling $1,882,445.71 be approved.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Chairman of the Board opened the public hearing at 5:32 pm.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED 2010
REGIONAL URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
A. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE 2010 REGIONAL URBAN WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN
B. RESOLUTION 2012.19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AMENDING THE 2010 SAN
BERNARDINO VALLEY REGIONAL URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT
PLAN
The Chairman closed the Public Hearing at 5:34 pm.
Mr. Ochoa reviewed the amended 2010 Regional Urban Water Management Plan with
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M/S/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that Resolution 2012.19 be approved.
GENERAL MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
The General Manager, Assistant General Manager and Chief Financial Officer reported
on the following items:
• City of Highland 25th Anniversary Jubilee - November 17, 2012
• The pink-tag charge increase noted on bills through December 1, 2012
• Employee Awards Banquet
• Upcoming presentations to promote and implement water conservation,
information about the District and emergency preparedness will be held.
o Redlands East Valley High School
o Rotary Club
o East Highlands Ranch
o San Manuel Safety Fair
• Plant 134 update
• Seven Oaks Dam Tour
Information only.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT
No report at this time.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Member Wilson stated that he is pleased to see that Plant 134 will be on-line soon.
Board Member Sturgeon stated that his Rotary Club meets on Thursdays at the
Arrowhead Country Club; that he attended a luncheon at the Salvation Army and heard
Supervisor Ramos speak, that Supervisor Ramos is on fire as an elected official; that he
attended the San Bernardino Water Conservation District meeting where Robert Martin
was honored.
Vice Chairman Morales thanked staff for their work on the article in the "Our Town"
insert in the Highland Community News and for all members serving the District; stated
that he looks forward to the new-year; and congratulated the General Manager on his
winning Chili at the recent employee Chili Cook-off and thanked staff for inviting Board
Members to the event.
Chairman LeVesque commended staff for their fantastic job on a well-executed tour; that
even with the bad weather and muddy roads he received positive feedback from
participants.
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The Board took a break at 5:46 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 5:48 p.m. as provided in the California Open
Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss the items listed on the
agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
The Board returned to regular session at 5:50 p.m. The items listed on the agenda were
discussed in closed session with the following action being taken.
With respect to Item #10 - The Board reviewed and considered the claim for damages
submitted by Mr. Kurt Meyer and with a 4-0 vote, (Director Coleman absent), to accept
the claim and instruct staff and legal counsel to proceed accordingly.
Item#11 - No reportable action taken.
Item#12 - No reportable action taken.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m.
Matt LeVesque, President
John J. Mura, ecretary
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