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EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT March 22, 2011
MINUTES
President Wilson called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Vice President LeVesque led the
flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Malmberg, Le Vesque, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: Director: Morales
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Eliseo Ochoa, Assistant District
Engineer, Becky Kasten, Accounting Supervisor; Justine Hendricksen,
Administrative Manager
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST(S): Bob Reeb (Reeb Governmental Relations, LLC), Cara Van Dijk (CV
Strategies), Charles Roberts (Highland Community News)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Wilson declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 3:03 p.m.
There being no verbal or written comments the public participation section was closed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S/C (LeVesque-Malmberg) that the March 22, 2011 agenda be approved as
submitted.
APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 8, 2011
M/S/C (LeVesque-Malmberg) that the February 8, 2011 Board meeting minutes be
approved as submitted.
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (LeVesque-Malmberg) that General Fund Disbursements #227762 through
#227962 which were distributed during the period of March , 2011 through March 14, 2011,
in the amount of$1,171,044.70 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended March
14, 2011 and included checks and direct deposits, in the amount of $273,707.22, totaling
$1,444,751.92 be approved.
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GENERAL MANAGER'S EXPENSES
M/S/C (LeVesque-Malmberg) that the General Manager's expenses be approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE 2011-12 LEGISLATIVE
REPORT PRESENTED BY BOB REEB
Mr. Reeb stated that the legislators are currently focused on the State budget and that the
policy committees are underway. Mr. Reeb provided a legislative report and update to the
Board and his recommendations regarding the listed Assembly and Senate bills.
Director Sturgeon stated that he is concerned that the District is spending resources that don't
benefit the District.
M/S/C (Malmberg-LeVesque) that the Board approve Mr. Reeb's legislative report
and his recommendations regarding the proposed Assembly and Senate bills.
Directors: LeVesque, Malmberg, Wilson voted YES.
Director: Sturgeon voted NO.
Director: Morales ABSENT.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE OPEB ACTUARIAL
VALUATION
Ms Kasten reviewed the actuarial valuation prepared by the Epler Company with the Board.
Ms Kasten stated that there are actuarial assumptions included which are subject to changes
proposed by the Board.
M/S/C (LeVesque-Sturgeon) that the Board approve the report with assumptions,
agree to enter into a contract with CalPERS Trust and set up a trust fund.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SAN BERNARDINO
VALLEY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT'S GROUNDWATER
EXTRACTION FEES
The General Manager stated that the proposed groundwater extraction fees will increase by
25%; that the cost to operations for the District will be around $37K per year. The General
Manager has requested direction from the Board as to whether they want to support or oppose
the proposed increase.
M/S/C (Malmberg-LeVesque) that the Board support the proposed groundwater
extraction fee increase by the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District.
REVIEW AND ACCEPT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDED
JANUARY 31, 2011
M/S/C (LeVesque-Malmberg) that the financial statements for the month ended
January 31, 2011 be accepted.
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GENERAL MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
The General Manger reported on the District's operations to date; that the field crew has
completed the In N Out services; that the improvements to suite 30 have been completed and
that the District should receive final approval sometime next week; that the District has
received a letter from CalEMA regarding the recent storm damage the District sustained; that
an old section of the North Fork canal needs to be replaced on Highland Ave.
Ms Hendricksen stated that the District will be participating in the City of Highland's Citrus
Harvest Festival this weekend. Information only.
CONSULTANT REPORTS
No reports at this time.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Legislative (Standing)—No reports at this time.
b. Community Affairs (Standing)—No reports at this time.
c. Policy Committee (Standing) — The committee is reviewing the sole source providers,
purchasing policies and thresholds.
d. Labor Negotiation (Ad-Hoc)—No reports at this time.
e. Succession Planning Committee (Ad-Hoc) —No reports at this time.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Wilson would like to know if anyone is attending the ACWA conference in May
and that he will not be able to attend the May 10th Board meeting.
Vice President LeVesque appreciated the In N Out and Administrative update.
Director Malmberg stated that it is a pleasure working with Mr. Reeb.
The Board took a break at 4:35 p.m.
The Board returned to session at 4:40 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into closed session at 4:40 p.m. as provided for in the California Open
Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss those items listed on the
agenda.
ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION
President Wilson declared that the meeting adjourn to regular session.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
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The Board returned to session at 5:38 p.m. The items listed on the agenda were discussed
in closed session with the following action being taken:
With respect to items #14 and#15 no action taken.
With respect to item #16 - The Board by a unanimous decision 4-0 (Director Morales
absent) to authorize the General Manager to execute the joint prosecution and cost sharing
agreement.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
George E. Wilson, resident
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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