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EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT April 12, 2011
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
President Wilson called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm. Charles Roberts led the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: LeVesque, Malmberg, Morales, Wilson
ABSENT: Director: Sturgeon
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial
Officer; Ron Buchwald, District Engineer; Justine Hendricksen,
Administrative Manager; Gary Sturdivan, Safety and Regulatory
Affairs Director
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST (S): Charles Roberts (Highland Community News), Dr. Mathis (Mathis
Consulting), Mr. Mary Shaw, Mr. Ron Coats, Jim Cimino (Cimino
Realty), Cara Van Dijk (CV Strategies)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S/C (Malmberg-LeVesque) that the April 12, 2011 agenda be approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Wilson declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 3:01 p.m.
There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed.
APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 22, 2011
M/S/C (LeVesque-Malmberg) that the February 22, 2011 board meeting minutes be
approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR MARCH 8, 2011
M/S/C (LeVesque-Malmberg) that the special meeting minutes for March 8, 2011 be
approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR MARCH 10, 2011
M/S/C (LeVesque-Malmberg) that the March 10, 2011 board meeting minutes be
approved as submitted.
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RESOLUTION 2011.05—A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF COMPLETION TO
REHABILITATE AND IMPROVE EFFICIENCIES AT WELL 125
M/S/C—(LeVesque-Malmberg) that Resolution 2011.05 be approved.
RESOLUTION 2011.07—A RESOLUTION OF EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER TO SIGN FUNDING AGREEMENT,
AMENDMENTS, AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SAFE
DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND; AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL
MANAGER TO APPROVE CLAIMS FOR REIMBURSEMENT; AUTHORIZING
THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE BUDGET AND EXPENDITURE
SUMMARY; AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER TO SIGN THE
CONTRACTOR'S RELEASE FORM AND THE GENERAL MANAGER TO SIGN
THE CERTIFICATION OF PROJECT COMPLETION; AND DEDICATING
REVENUES FROM ASSESSMENT AGAINST PROPERTY AS THE SOURCE OF
REVENUE TO REPAY SAID LOAN
Mr. Sturdivan gave a brief update regarding the funding agreement.
M/S/C (Malmberg-Morales) that Resolution 2011.07 be approved.
GENERAL MANAGER EXPENSES
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Morales) that the General Manager expenses be approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 380 —AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT ESTABLISHING GUIDELINE FOR THE
CONDUCT OF ITS PUBLIC MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES
M/S/C (Malmberg-LeVesque)that Ordinance No. 380 be approved.
A roll call vote was taken:
Directors: LeVesque, Malmberg, Morales, Wilson voted YES.
Director: Sturgeon absent
RATIFY THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE GENERAL MANAGER REGARDING
THE LETTER TO THE HONORABLE TOM MCCLINTOCK AND THE APRIL 5,
2011 TESTIMONY TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER AND POWER
M/S/C (Malmberg-Morales)that the Board ratify the actions taken by the General
Manager regarding the letter to the Honorable Tom McClintock and the April 5, 2011
Testimony to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING HR 1042 (ENDANGERED
SPECIES ACT)
The General Manager stated that Congressman Baca has introduced a bill to amend the poorly
written Endangered Species Act; that the amendment will reform the current bill and will
cover all species. The General Manager stated that when he was in Washington D.C.
Congressman Baca's staff asked if the District would support the amendment.
Director Morales stated that the HR 1042 has been vetted through the Legislative Committee.
M/S/C (Malmberg-LeVesque) that the District support HR 1042 (Endangered Species
Act).
DIRECTORS' FEES AND EXPENSES
M/S/C (LeVesque-Morales) that the Directors' fees and expenses for March 2011 be
approved as submitted.
GENERAL MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
The General Manager reported on the District's operations to date; that the Administrative
offices are now located in suite 30. The General Manager stated that he has had a request
from West Valley Water District to sponsor the Inland Empire Solar Challenge.
Mr. Tompkins provided an IT report regarding the recent virus that the District incurred.
CONSULTANT REPORTS
Ms Van Dijk stated that CV Strategies is working on a press release for the District's new
paperless billing options. Information only.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Legislative Committee (Standing)
Accept Legislative Committee minutes for:
June 17, 2010
January 21, 2011
February 10, 2011
M/S/C (LeVesque-Malmberg) that the Board accept and file the Legislative
Committee minutes for June 17, 2010, January 21, 2011, and February 10, 2011.
b. Public Outreach (Standing)—The next meeting will be held on April 19, 2011.
c. Policy Committee (Ad-Hoc)—No report.
d. Labor Negotiations (Ad-Hoc)—No report.
e. Succession Planning (Ad-Hoc)—No report.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Director LeVesque offered his appreciation to the field staff for their gracious bike donation
to one of the District's constituents. Information only.
LETTER OF APPRECIATION TO THE DISTRICT FROM THE CITY OF
HIGHLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
ASSOCIATION OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS
MEMBERSHIP MEETING HOSTED BY CUCAMONGA VALLEY WATER
DISTRICT; FRONTIER PROJECT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, APRIL 18, 2011
ACWA'S 2011 SPRING CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION, SHAPING A NEW
POLITICAL LANDSCAPE; SACRAMENTO, MAY 10-13, 2011
SPECIAL DISTRICT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT INSTITUTE,
ADMINISTRATION, RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC AGENCY IN TOUGH
ECONOMIC TIMES, SAN DIEGO,JUNE 9-10, 2011
The Board took a break at 3:37 p.m., and returned to regular session at 3:45 p.m..
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 3:46 p.m. as provided in the California Open
Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss the items listed on the
agenda. J
ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION
President Wilson declared that the meeting adjourn to regular session.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
The Board returned to regular session at 4:41 p.m. The items listed on the agenda were
discussed in closed session with no reportable action being taken.
Director Morales recused himself from discussion of all matters related to Item No. 21 due to
his membership in SBPEA and physically vacated the building prior to the Board's
deliberation of that item.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourne at 4:41 p.m.
George E "Skip" Wilson, President
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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