HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 08/23/1999APPROVED: SEPTEMBER `13,199
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AUGUST 23, 1999
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Negrete. Steve Kennedy led
the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors Sturgeon, Goodin, Wilson, Lightfoot, Negrete
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Alberta Hess, Chief Financial
Officer; Mary Wallace, Administrative Assistant.
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
ar GUEST(s): Tony Sedano, Jo McAndrews
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M /S /C (Wilson- Sturgeon) that the August 23, 1999 Agenda be approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Negrete declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 5:32
p.m. Tony Sedano asked if the District had taken any stand on the "Lakes and
Streams" project proposed for downtown San Bernardino. The General Manager
responded to the question. There being no further written or verbal comments, the
public participation section was closed.
APPROVAL OF THE August 9, 1999 BOARD MEETING MINUTES
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that the August 9, 1999 Board Meeting Minutes be
approved as submitted.
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APPROVAL OF THE August 14, 1999 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that the August 14, 1999 Special Board Meeting
Minutes be approved as submitted.
RESOLUTION 1999.15 — DEDICATION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
WITHIN TRACT 15788 IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for
approval.
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that Resolution 1999.15 be approved.
RESOLUTION 1999.16 — DEDICATION OF SEWERS WITHIN TRACT 15788 IN THE
CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for approval.
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that Resolution 1999.16 be approved.
RESOLUTION 1999.17 — DEDICATION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
WITHIN TRACT 14362 -1 IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for
approval.
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that Resolution 1999.17 be approved.
RESOLUTION 1999.18 — DEDICATION OF SEWERS WITHIN TRACT 14362 -1 &
14362 -2 IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for approval. "MW
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that Resolution 1999.18 be approved.
RESOLUTION 1999.19 — DEDICATION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
WITHIN TRACT 14362 -2 IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for
approval.
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that Resolution 1999.19 be approved.
APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS.
The General Manager noted that the owner of the property at 3166 Atlantic Ave. had
paid the account and should be removed from the lien list.
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts
be approved for processing with the exception noted by the General Manager.
APPROVAL OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER SERVICES ON ALL
REAL PROPERTY OWNED OR HEREINAFTER ACQUIRED BY D.P.L.G.
DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C.
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M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that the lien for delinquent water and sewer services on
all real property owned or hereinafter acquired by D.P.L.G. Development, L.L.C. be
approved.
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DISBURSEMENTS
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that General Fund Disbursements #177820 through
#177971 in the amount of $371,912.12; Payroll Fund Disbursements #6166 through
#6218 in the amount of $63,288.04 totaling $435,200.16 be approved.
RADON RULE - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE
STRATEGIES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM.
The General Manager presented a recommendation to the Board to initiate a public
information campaign and federal legislative efforts. Ad -hoc committees were
appointed to discuss those proposals and are as follows:
PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGN Directors Negrete and Lightfoot
LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS Directors Wilson and Goodin
The possibility of scheduling a Special Meeting for the purpose of discussion and
possible action on the General Manager's recommendations was also suggested.
Information only.
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MODIFICATION TO THE MOU
BETWEEN EVWD AND THE SBPEA WITH REGARDS TO NEW STATE LAW
PROVISIONS.
A recommendation from the Labor Relations Representative, Mary L. Neeper, that a
modification be made to the MOU, ARTICLE XIIII SICK LEAVE Definition changing the
maximum limit of five (5) days to a maximum limit not less that six and one -half (6.5)
days in compliance with AB 109 was presented to the Board for approval.
M /S /C (Lightfoot - Wilson) that the MOU between EVWD and SBPEA be approved
with the proposed modification.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ASBESTOS AND LEAD
ABATEMENT AT 7479 SAN FRANCISCO ST. (DISTRICT'S CULL HOUSE).
A proposal from Janus Corporation for Environmental Abatement Services for the
District's Cull House was presented to the Board for approval.
M /S /C (Wilson- Sturgeon) that the proposal for Environmental Abatement
r , Services be approved.
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SCHEDULING A TOUR OF DISTRICT FACILITIES IN OCTOBER was presented to
the Board for discussion.
An October 13` date was set for the next tour of District Facilities and the Treatment
Plant. Information only.
1999 CHANGES AND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CSDA BY LAWS were
presented to the Board for discussion. Information only.
ESTABLISHMENT OF A WATER RESOURCES INSTITUTE AT CAL STATE
UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO was presented to the Board for discussion.
Information only.
RELEASES OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS
List of liens released on August 16' and August 18' , 1999 was reviewed. Information
only.
IN -HOUSE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR WATERMAIN EXTENSION WITHIN DEL
ROSA DRIVE FROM 6T" TO 9T" STREET. Information only.
IN -HOUSE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR REPLACEMENT OF SEWER LINE
WITHIN CONEJO DRIVE, NORTH OF PACIFIC. Information only.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
The General Manager reported on District operations to date; that an emergency
connection had been requested and established for Arroyo Verde Water Company and
that concerned customers may request that permanent service connections be
established. Information only.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS..
Director Wilson stated that he had attended the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency
ground breaking ceremony this morning. Information only.
There being no further verbal or written comments from the Directors, this section of the
meeting was closed.
CORRESPONDENCE TO EDWARD NEGRETE REGARDING THE INSTALLATION
OF A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT 25509 E. SIXTH STREET.
M /S /C (Sturgeon - Wilson) that the request for an extension until December 15,
1999 to install a back -flow device be granted.
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FUNDAMENTALS of FINANCE and ACCOUNTING for NON FINANCIAL
EXECUTIVES — VARIOUS SCHEDULES FROM AUGUST — DECEMBER 1999.
Information only.
er WATER EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING #56 — SEPTEMBER 27 & 28, 1999,
SACRAMENTO, CA. Information only.
WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION "NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER
FACILITIES & FISHERIES TOUR" — OCTOBER 6 -8, 1999, SACRAMENTO, CA.
Information only.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Edward S. Negrete, President
so Robert E. Martin, Secretary
Minutes:W23 /99
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