HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 11/23/2010 Approved December 14,2010
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT November 23, 2010
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by President Wilson. Mr. Roberts led the
flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Le Vesque, Malmberg, Morales, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial
Officer; Ron Buchwald, District Engineer; Eileen Bateman,
Executive Assistant; Gary Sturdivan, Safety & Regulatory Affairs
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST(S): Charles Roberts (Highland Community News),
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Sturdivan gave a brief update regarding EVWD's 2010 Hazard Mitigation Plan; that
the final draft is due December 3, 2010; that after the draft is approved by FEMA it will
be presented to the Board for adoption.
President Wilson declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 3:01pm.
There being no verbal or written comments the public participation section was closed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S/C (LeVesque-Sturgeon) that the November 23, 2010 agenda be approved as
submitted.
APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 26, 2010
M/S/C (LeVesque-Malmberg) that the October 26, 2010 Minutes be approved as
submitted.
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (Malmberg-Morales) that the General Fund Disbursements #226460
through #226706 which were distributed during the period of November 3, 2010 through
November 16, 2010, in the amount of $1,183,535.11 and Payroll and Benefit
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contributions for the period ended November 16, 2010 and included checks and direct
deposits, in the amount of $271,725.27 and $7,640.03 totaling $1,462,900.41 be
approved.
GENERAL MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
The General Manager stated that all repairs were made to a gas-line that was interrupted
by a backhoe; that the cause was due to a mismarked line; that the project is moving
forward; that the Plant 134 funding Agreement from the State is waiting for approval
from the Bond Council; that the District will forward the signed agreement to the State
and use the funds to work on Plant 134; the San Bernardino Valley MWD is requesting
the District involvement with a KVCR film in regards to Water Conservation issues
Vice-President LeVesque and Director Sturgeon attended a meeting with San Bernardino
Valley and requested more information.
The Board recommended the Community Affairs Committee to review and agendize on a
future Board Agenda with Committee's comments and suggestions
Mr. Sturdivan reported that the Notice of Intent had been filed with Cal DPH regarding
Baseline Gardens; that next year it is expected to have a notice to proceed with Grant
funding requests for the District to consolidate with Baseline Gardens; that he attended
the Baseline Gardens public meeting in regards to the water quality issue and
consolidation with the District; that the District's Drug& Alcohol Policy is now ready for
Committee review; that the I-info for the ERNIE group is activated for agencies to input
information; that the ERP plans of each agency member can be downloaded into the
system for standardization of emergency response plans
Mr. Tompkins stated that the City of San Bernardino is sending notices to customers in
compliance with Proposition 218 regarding an increase to sewer treatment rates; that he
disagrees with the charges and recommends the District express concern regarding the
increased rates; that Customer Service Department will be staffed on January 3, 2011
CONSULTANT REPORTS
No reports at this time.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Legislative (Standing)
Director Malmberg stated that he attended the CMUA Legislative
meeting.
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Director Morales stated that he is planning a meeting to discuss permit
fees; that he will discuss the meeting with the Board when he gets
information.
b. Community Affairs (Standing)
President Wilson stated that he placed the committee's agenda in the
Board packet for the Board to review what is being discussed by the
committee.
No comments at this time.
c. Policy (Ad-Hoc)
Director Morales stated that the Committee will start to focus on the next
Policy that is ready for review.
d. General Manager's Review(Ad-Hoc)
No comments at this time.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Malmberg stated that the CMUA meeting was very interesting; that he wishes
all to have a great coming holiday.
Director Sturgeon stated that there was a new coffee maker in the Board room; that the
coffee maker was no cost to the District; that the Highland YMCA is holding a Blood
Drive until 6:30 pm; that he enjoyed his recent trip on the Oregon Train Trip to the USC
game.
Vice President LeVesque reminded the Board of the re-organization of the Board on the
next Board meeting.
Director Morales stated that his job with the County Board of Supervisors is coming to an
end; that he will be the Administrative Manager for the Workforce Development for the
County of San Bernardino Community Training Workforce Investment Board.
President Wilson wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mr. Tompkins stated that he was contacted by a Utility Cost Management Company
regarding savings.
Director Morales recommended that the District look into other Utility Cost Management
Companies.
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The General Manager stated that he will be attending the San Bernardino Valley
Municipal Water District's first District Tour on December 10, 2010.
SPECIAL DISTRICT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT INSTITUTE
"GOVERNANCE" CONFERENCE,ANAHEIM, FEBRUARY 17-18, 2010
Information only.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 3:56 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled Board
Meeting.
eorge ilson, President
R ert E. Marti , ecretary
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