HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 08/23/2011 Approved September 27,2011
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT August 23, 2011
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
President Wilson called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Director Malmberg led the flag
salute.
PRESENT: Directors: LeVesque, Malmberg, Morales, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: Directors: None
STAFF: Robert Martin; Robert DeLoach, Interim General Manager; Ron
Buchwald, District Engineer; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative
Manager
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST(S): Charles Roberts (Highland Community News), Ron Coats
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S/C (Malmberg-LeVesque) that the August 23, 2011 agenda be approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There being no verbal or written comments the public participation section was closed.
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (Sturgeon-LeVesque) that General Fund Disbursements #229522 through
#229664 which were distributed during the period of August 2, 2011 through August 15,
2011 in the amount of$969,208.49 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended
August 15, 2011 in the amount of$277,848.04 totaling$1,247,056.53 be approved.
GENERAL MANAGERS FEES AND EXPENSES
M/S/C (Sturgeon-LeVesque) that the General Manager's fees and expenses be
approved as submitted.
111 RESOLUTION 2011.20 — A RESOLUTION TO NAME THE AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE BASELINE GARDENS CONSOLIDATION
PROJECT
M/S/C (Sturgeon-LeVesque)that Resolution 2011.20 be approved.
RESOLUTION 2011.21 — A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE PREVIOUSLY
NAMED AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE EASTWOOD FARMS
CONSOLIDATION PROJECT
M/S/C (Sturgeon-LeVesque)that Resolution 2011.21 be approved.
RESOLUTION 2011.22 — A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE PREVIOUSLY
NAMED AUTHORIZED SIGNER FOR THE BASELINE GARDENS
CONSOLIDATION PROJECT
M/S/C (Sturgeon-LeVesque)that Resolution 2011.22 be approved.
RESOLUTION 2011.23 — A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DECLARING THAT
VOLUNTEERS, WORK-STUDY, AND INTERNS SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE
EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING
WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR SAID VOLUNTEER, WORK-
STUDY,AND INTERNS WHILE PROVIDING THEIR SERVICES
M/S/C (Sturgeon-LeVesque)that Resolution 2011.23 be approved.
RESOLUTION 2011.19 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING REVISIONS TO THE SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN DATED DECEMBER 3, 2010, AND AUTHORIZING
FUTURE NON-SUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS TO THE PLAN
M/S/C (Sturgeon-LeVesque)that Resolution 2011.19 be approved.
RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE VACTOR FOR THE SEWER
DEPARTMENT
The Interim General Manager stated that staff received three quotes from three different
equipment companies and that the lowest quote received was from Maryland Industrial
Truck, Inc. The Interim General Manager stated that it is the recommendation of staff
that the Board approve the purchase of a new 2011/12 sewer vactor from Maryland
Industrial Truck, Inc.
M/S (LeVesque-Sturgeon) that the Board approve the purchase of a new 2011/12
sewer vactor from Maryland Industrial Truck, Inc.
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Director Sturgeon would like to know if there are any additional discounts offered from
the Maryland Industrial Truck, Inc. if the District picks up the vehicle rather than the
company delivering it to the District.
Directors LeVesque and Sturgeon would like to amend their motions to include that the
Interim General Manager seek additional discounts if available.
M/S/C (LeVesque-Sturgeon) that the Board award the purchase of the sewer
vactor to Maryland Industrial Truck, Inc. and to seek any additional discounts available
to the District.
RECOMMENDATION TO MODIFY THE STANDING COMMITTEE
STRUCTURE
The Board discussed the recommendation to modify the Standing Committee Structure at
length.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that this item be deferred until December when the
Board reorganization takes place, and that the Board President work with the General
Manager to establish and modify the standing committee structure.
A roll call vote was taken.
Directors Morales, Sturgeon and Wilson voted YES.
Directors LeVesque and Malmberg voted NO.
RECOMMENDATION TO WORK WITH THE DISTRICT'S STATE
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE IN DEVELOPING POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO
EXISTING LEGISLATION (AB 3030)
The Interim General Manager stated the Mr. Reeb has been meeting with a number of
agencies and exploring options and possible modifications to AB 3030. The Interim
General Manger would like to know if the Board wishes to peruse modifications to AB
3030.
M/S/C (Malmberg-Morales) that the recommendation of the Legislative
Committee is to work with the District's Legislative advocate in developing possible
amendments to existing AB 3030 legislation.
A role call vote was taken.
Directors LeVesque, Malmberg, Morales and Wilson voted YES.
Director Sturgeon voted NO.
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GENERAL MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS •
The Interim General Manager reported on the District's operations to date; that a
contractor working for the County Flood Control damaged two District water mains. The
Interim General Manager offered his appreciation to staff for minimizing the impact on
the District constituents. The Interim General Manager is working on setting up a special
meeting to discuss the District's surplus property. Information only.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Legislative (Standing) — Director Morales stated that the Legislators in
Sacramento are back in session..
b. Community Affairs—No reports at this time.
c. Policy—No reports at this time.
d. Labor Negotiating Committee—No reports at this time.
e. Succession Planning Committee—No reports at this time.
Information only.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Malmberg stated that he is happy to be back on solid ground and that 41 days on
the ocean was a tremendous experience.
Vice President LeVesque offered his appreciation to Mr. Roberts for the press release
related to the Santa Ana Sucker Task Force.
Director Morales stated that he would be happy to volunteer for the Route 66
Rendezvous. Information only.
The Board took a break at 4:13 p.m.
The Board returned to session at 4:18 p.m.
As previously stated, Director Morales will be recusing himself from item#17.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 4:18 p.m. as provided for in the California
Open Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss the items listed
on the agenda.
ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION
President Wilson declared that the meeting adjourn to regular session.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
The Board returned to session at 5:23 p.m. The items listed on the agenda were
discussed in closed session with the following action being taken:
With respect to item #15 - No reportable action.
With respect to item #16 —The Board instructed staff and Legal Counsel to prepare a
notice of expiration for the employment agreement with Robert Martin as required
under his contract.
With respect to item #17 — Director Morales recused himself from this item and left
the meeting prior to any discussion. No other reportable action taken.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 5:26 p.m.
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Robert DeLoach, ecretary orge . Wilson, President
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