HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 07/13/1998APPROVED: JULY 27, 1998
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EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
July 13, 1998
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Negrete. Director Sturgeon
led the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors Wilson, Goodin, Sturgeon, Lightfoot, Negrete
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Paul Dolter, Assistant
District Engineer; Alberta Hess, Auditor /Controller; Mary
Wallace, Administrative Assistant.
LEGAL COUNSEL:
GUEST(s):
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Steve Kennedy
Jo McAndrews, Glenda Douglas
M /S /C (Sturgeon- Goodin) that the July 13, 1998 Agenda be approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Negrete declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 5:32
p.m. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was
closed.
APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 29, 1998 MEETING MINUTES
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that the June 29, 1998 minutes be approved as
submitted.
APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS.
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts
be approved for processing.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AND
GARDNER CONSTRUCTION FOR 17 DWELLING UNITS WITHIN TRACT NO.
15788 -3, LOCATED EAST OF CHURCH AVE. AND NORTH OF POWELL DRIVE IN
THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, was presented to the Board for approval.
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that the Development Agreement between East Valley
Water District and Gardner Construction be approved.
DISBURSEMENTS
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that General Fund Disbursements #172763 through
#172980 in the amount of $262,537.13, Payroll Fund Disbursements #4646 through
#4693 in the amount of $58,093.91 totaling $320,631.04 be approved.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into session at 5:35 p.m. as provided for in the California Open
Meeting Law, Government Code Section 549459(a) to confer with legal counsel
regarding those items on the Agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSES SESSION ACTIONS
The Board returned to session at 5:40 p.m. The item listed on the Agenda was
discussed in closed session with no action being taken.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PERCHLORATE
CONFERENCE IN MARCH 1999.
Jo McAndrews presented an outline for a Perchlorate Conference. Staff was directed
to proceed with those plans for a two day conference to be held in late March of 1999.
Information only.
RESOLUTION 1998.18 — THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' DEFERRED
COMPENSATION PLAN was presented to the Board for approval.
M /S /C (Sturgeon - Lightfoot) that Resolution 1998.18 be approved.
RESOLUTION 1998.19 — INCREASING THE EMERGENCY RESERVE ACCOUNT
FOR THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT was presented to the Board for
approval.
M /S /C (Lightfoot - Wilson) that Resolution 1998.19 be approved.
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DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES FOR JUNE 1998 were presented for approval.
M /S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that the $830.18 in expenses, which were not included
Ni on his report, be reimbursed to Director Goodin.
Director Goodin abstained from the vote.
M /S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that Director Wilson's overage of $1003.68 be
approved for payment.
Director Sturgeon voted No.
Director Wilson abstained from the vote.
M /S /C (Lightfoot- Goodin) that the Director's fees and expenses for June 1998 be
approved as submitted.
Director Sturgeon requested that his following statement be recorded in the minutes:
"I will not approve any future requests from Directors for expenses in excess of their
budget."
REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF THE MOJAVE WATER AGENCY'S APPEAL OF THE
MOJAVE RIVER ADJUDICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT was
presented to the Board for discussion and possible action.
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that the District support Mojave Water Agency's appeal.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A LETTER (CLAIM FOR
DAMAGE) FROM SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THEIR INSURED,
KOELLER CONSTRUCTION CO..
M /S /C (Lightfoot - Wilson) that the District accept the advice of legal counsel to
reject the July 1, 1998 letter for non - compliance with the "Tort Claims Act ".
METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT'S OFFER TO PURCHASE A THREE -YEAR
TEMPORARY EASEMENT ACROSS A PORTION OF EVWD PROPERTY IN
CONNECTION WITH THEIR INLAND FEEDER PROJECT was presented to the Board
for approval.
M /S /C (Lightfoot- Goodin) that the District accept MWD's offer to purchase a
three -year temporary easement pending their refusal to purchase the property outright.
RELEASES OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS.
memo List of liens released on July 6, 1998 was reviewed. Information only.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR APRIL AND MAY 1998.
The Financial Statements for April and May 1998 were reviewed. Information only.
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT'S REPORT ON PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS.
The District's report on Public Health Goals in compliance with the new provisions of
the California Health and Safety Code, and which has been scheduled for a Public
Hearing on July 27, 1998, was presented to the Board for review. Information only.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
The General Manager reported on District operations to date; stated that a High
Groundwater Meeting has been scheduled for July 22n at 2:30 p.m. at San Bernardino
Valley Municipal Water District offices; that the Assistance Agreement from EPA for
Perchlorate Research had been received and would be presented at the next Board
Meeting. Information only.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Director Sturgeon presented a brochure from the Wyngate Inn, the hotel destined for
the Golf Course project. Information only.
There being no further verbal or written comments from the Directors, this section of the low
meeting was closed.
WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION — "EASTER SIERRA WATERSHEDS TOUR" —
Reno, NV. /Burbank, CA. , September 23 -25, 1998. Information only.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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Edward S. Negret6, President
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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