HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 09/14/2010 Approved September 28,2010
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT September 14, 2010
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by President Wilson. Dr. Katy Henry led the flag
salute.
PRESENT: Directors: LeVesque, Malmberg, Morales, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial
Officer; Ron Buchwald, District Engineer; Cecilia Contreras,
Administrative Office Specialist
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST (S): Charles Roberts (Highland Community News), Cara Van Dijk (CV
Strategies), Erin Gilhuly (CV Strategies), Dr. Katy Henry
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S/C (Sturgeon-LeVesque) that the September 14, 2010 agenda be approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Wilson declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 3:00 p.m.
There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed.
ADJOURN TO EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT FINANCING AUTHORITY AT
3:01 P.M.
RECONVENE TO EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD
MEETING AT 3:04 P.M.
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 24, 2010 BOARD MEETING MINUTES
1 M/S/C (Malmberg-Sturgeon) that the Board Meeting Minutes for August 24, 2010 be
approved as submitted.
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RESOLUTION 2010.19—A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF COMPLETION EXECUTED
BY THE DISTRICT FOR INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATLEY 1,100 LF OF 8"
....iDIP WATER MAIN, 6 NEW WATER SERVICES AND 1 NEW FIRE HYDRANT
WITH 2 TIE-INS ON LIVE OAK ROAD FROM SUMMIT DRIVE TO TERRACE
DRIVE
M/S/C (Malmberg-Sturgeon) that Resolution 2010.19 be approved.
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (Malmberg-Sturgeon) that General Fund Disbursements #225575 through
#225829 which were distributed during the period of August 16, 2010 through September 7,
2010, in the amount of $1,512,070.38 and Payroll and benefit contributions for the period
ended September 7, 2010 and included checks and direct deposits, in the amount of
$277,118.88 and $6,583.29 be approved. Total Disbursements for the period of$1,795,772.55
are approved.
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S FALL FACILITIES TOUR
The General Manager discussed possible dates for the upcoming fall tour; the Fall Tour was
scheduled for October 29th, 2010.
RESOLUTION 2010.20 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DOCUMENTING INTER-FUND ...I
BORROWING AND REPAYMENTS
M/S/C (Malmberg-Morales) that Resolution 2010.20 be approved.
REVIEW AND ACCEPT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
JULY 31, 2010
Mr. Tompkins reviewed the financial statements for the period ending July 31, 2010.
M/S/C (Morales-LeVesque) to accept the financial statements for the period ending
July 31, 2010.
DIRECTORS' FEES AND EXPENSES FOR AUGUST 2010
M/S/C (LeVesque-Malmberg) that the Director's fees and expenses for August 2010
be approved as submitted.
GENERAL MANAGER/ STAFF REPORT
The General Manager stated that Plant 24 Well B will be flushed over the next few days and
the excess water will be filtered into the park lawn; that he received a call from the Los
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Angeles office Corp of Engineers regarding his opinion of the possibility that extra funds
from the Water Quality study be reprogrammed to other projects; after speaking with the
District's lobbyist, he stated that it will be better to keep the funds in the Water Quality
project.
Mr. Tompkins stated that he received a quote regarding e-bills and will continue to move
forward with his research.
CONSULTANT REPORTS
Ms Van Dijk, CV Strategies, reported that the press releases regarding Eastwood Farms
Assessment District have been posted in the Highland Community News and in the San
Bernardino Sun; that they will be preparing a Customer Satisfaction Survey and employee
outreach.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Legislative Committee — Director Morales stated that the committee is working on a
narrative with the Districts representative on legislative actions; the General Manager
discussed that Senator Feinstein would like to be kept informed of the progress that
the Joint Task Force is making with the Santa Ana Sucker Fish
b. Community Affairs — Director Sturgeon stated that the committee is working on a
Strategic Plan for monies being spent on Public Outreach.
c. Policy Committee — Director Morales stated that the committee will be getting
together at the end of the month.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Malmberg stated the he will not be able to attend the next Board Meeting.
Director Sturgeon requested to be removed from the Legislative Committee.
President Wilson appointed himself to take Director Sturgeons place on the Legislative
Committee
Director Morales requested that a change be made on the District's website in regards to the
Perchlorate Contamination statement to better explain the reasons behind it.
LETTER OF APPRECIATION TO THE DISTRICT FROM RITA SCHMIDT
SUDMAN (WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION)
Information only.
WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION "SAN JOAQUIN RIVER RESTORATION
TOUR", RAMADA INN, FRESNO, OCTOBER 13-14, 2010
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Information only.
The Board took a break at 3:50 p.m.
The Board returned to session at 3:58 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered in Closed Session at 3:58 p.m. as provided 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
The Board returned to session at 4:04 p.m. The items listed on the agenda were discussed in
closed session with no reportable action being taken.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 4:04 p.m. until the next Board Meeting
G rg S tp ilso , esident
obert E. Martin, Secretary
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