HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 09/15/2010 Approved October 12,2010
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT September 15, 2010
SPECIAL MEETING and PUBLIC HEARING
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Wilson. Director Malmberg 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; Justine Hendricksen,
Administrative Manager; Eileen Bateman, Executive Assistant,
Cecilia Contreras. Administrative Office Specialist; Eliseo Ochoa,
Assistant District Engineer; Gary Sturdivan, Safety and Regulatory
Affairs Director
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST(S): Joan Mosely (Highland Community News); Carolyn Moloshco (CV
Strategies); various members of the public
President Wilson welcomed everyone to the public hearing.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Wilson declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 6:01 p.m.
There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING
THE FORMATION OF THE EASTWOOD FARMS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PRESIDENT WILSON DECLARED THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING SECTION
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OPEN AT 6:03 P.M.
The General Manager provided a detailed power-point presentation regarding the
formation of the Eastwood Farms Assessment District. The power-point presentation
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provided general information about Eastwood Farms Community Service District
including but not limited to:
• History about the emergency connection
• Grant funding/State loan
• Alternatives
o Termination of the emergency water connection
o Eastwood Farms bankruptcy and/or potential court action
• Assessment District
o No cost to landowners upfront
o State loan would be added to property taxes for 30-year payback
• Funding terms
o $1,057,759 State grant funding
o $264,440 zero-percent interest loan payable over 30 years
o $198,330 loan at 10% for 10 years
o $1,520,526 Total Award Value
• Project Benefits
o Reliable water distribution system
o Reliable Water Source
o Water Storage for Emergency Supply
o Fire Protection
• Legal Requirement
o Proposition 218 Guidelines
• Notice mailed out to all customers on July 30, 2010
• Provides opportunity for protests; 50% + 1 required to object to the
formation of the Eastwood Farms Assessment District
Mr. Kennedy explained the process of the Eastwood Farms Assessment District; he
explained the legal requirements of Proposition 218; that ballots are able to be received up
until the close of the public hearing; that ballots must have original signatures and remain
sealed until the close of the public hearing; that a property owner may changed his/her vote
up until that time; that a person with no vested interest will open the ballots; that if there is
a majority protest,there will be no Assessment District formed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Two citizens spoke regarding the formation of the Eastwood Farms Assessment District.
President Wilson declared that we take a short break at 6:21 pm.
President Wilson declared the meeting back in session at 6:31 pm and closed the public
hearing.
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Mr. Kennedy stated that Ms Mosely will be opening the ballots.
The ballots were opened at 6:31 pm by Ms Moseley with Ms Contreras and Ms Bateman
entering in the voting results.
The voting results were completed at 7:05 pm; the results were a 57.53% yes and 42.47%
no
Mr. Kennedy stated that there were 62 ballots received and that a majority protest does not
exist.
RESOLUTION 2010.23 APPROVING THE FORMATION OF THE EASTWOOD
FARMS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (LeVesque-Sturgeon)that Resolution 2010.23 be approved.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m. until the next Regular Board Meeting.
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