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Approved April 13, 2010
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT March 23, 2010
MINUTES
President Wilson called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Vice President LeVesque led the
flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Le Vesque, Morales, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: Director: Malmberg
STAFF: Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Eliseo Ochoa, Associate
Engineer; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Manager
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST (S): Jo McAndrews (McAndrews & Boyd)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Wilson declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 3:01 p.m.
There being no verbal or written comments the public participation section was closed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S/C (Sturgeon-LeVesque) that the March 23, 2010 agenda be approved as
submitted.
APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR MARCH 9, 2010
M/S/C (Morales-Sturgeon) that the March 9, 2010 Board Meeting minutes be
approved as submitted.
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (Morales-Sturgeon) that General Fund Disbursements #223474 through
#223580 which were distributed during the period of March 10, 2010 through March 16,
2010, in the amount of $196,615.58 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended
March 16, 2010 and included checks and direct deposits, in the amount of $9,628.63 and
$224,647.80, totaling $430,892.01 be approved.
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REVIEW AND ACCEPT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
JANUARY 31, 2010
Mr. Tompkins reviewed the Financial Statements with the Board; he stated that the
amendments to the budget have been updated; that revenues are below budget and that
operating expenses are below budget.
M/S/C (LeVesque-Morales) that the Financial Statements for the period ended January
31, 2010 be accepted.
DISCUSSION REGARDING BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS FOR 2010/2011
Director Morales requested that this item be deferred until the next Board meeting when the
General Manager is able to attend.
Mr. Tompkins reviewed the 2010 COP project list with the Board. Information only.
GENERAL MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Tompkins reviewed a draft timeline regarding the budget, projects and possible meeting
dates.
Ms. Hendricksen stated that the District would be participating in the City of Highland’s
Citrus Harvest Festival this Saturday; that the North Fork Annual Stockholders meeting is on
April 6th; that a special meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2010.
CONSULTANT REPORTS
Ms McAndrews stated that ACWA is updating their website with personal preference options;
that she has given Bob a copy of the Water Bond initiative. Information only.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Legislative (Standing) – Director Morales stated that he attended the Water Agencies
of The Inland Empire “State Legislative Reception” last week and, was able to talk to
representatives from Senator Dutton, Carter and Emmerson’s offices. However,
Director Morales was disappointed that the District did not have any information on
the flyer that was passed out at the event as the District was one of the sponsor’s for
the event.
b. Public Outreach (Standing) – No report at this time.
c. Policy Committee (Ad-Hoc) – A meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 29th.
d. Labor Negotiation (Ad-Hoc) – No report at this time.
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ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Sturgeon stated that he would like an article that was printed in the Redlands Daily
Facts regarding the City of Redlands given to the Labor Negotiations Committee for review.
Director Morales commented on the outcome of the recent LAFCO vote regarding the 2010-
11 alternative apportionment formula. Information only.
LETTER TO THE DISTRICT FROM THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION
COMMISSION (LAFCO) REGARDING THE 2010-11 ALTERNATIVE
APPORTIONMENT FORMULA AND RESULTS FROM THE BALLOT.
LETTER TO THE DISTRICT FROM SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT REGARDING GROUNDWATER ASSESSMENTS
SAN BERNARDINO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “BUSINESS AFTER
HOURS”, TOTALLY KIDS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, LOMA LINDA,
MARCH 25TH, 2010
SPECIAL DISTRICT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT INSTITUTE “ADVANCED
STUDIES”, INDIAN WELLS, APRIL 22-23, 2010
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 4:02 p.m.
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George E. Wilson, President
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Robert E. Martin, Secretary