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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 05/08/2000APPROVED: MAY 22. 2000 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 8, 2000 The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Vice President Goodin. Director Negrete led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors Wilson, Sturgeon, Negrete, Goodin ABSENT: Director Lightfoot STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Paul Dolter, District Engineer; Alberta Hess, Chief Financial Officer; Mary Wallace, Administrative Assistant. LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy GUEST(s): Jim Cimino APPROVAL OF AGENDA M /S /C (Wilson - Negrete) that the May 8, 2000 Agenda be approved as submitted. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Vice President Goodin 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 APRIL 24, 2000 BOARD MEETING MINUTES. M /S /C (Wilson- Sturgeon) that the April 24, 2000 Board Meeting Minutes be approved as submitted. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AND SUNCOR DEVELOPMENT OF CALIFORNIA TO PROVIDE DOMESTIC WATER AND SEWER SERVICE TO ONE (1) COMMERCIAL UNIT LOCATED AT THE SOUTH V0 EAST CORNER OF BASELINE AND BOULDER IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Wilson- Sturgeon) that the Development Agreement between East Valley Water District and Suncor Development be approved. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AND CENTEX HOMES TO PROVIDE DOMESTIC WATER AND SEWER SERVICE TO THIRTY -NINE (39) DWELLING UNITS LOCATED BETWEEN WEAVER STREET AND CONE CAMP ROAD, NORTH OF GREENSPOT ROAD, IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Wilson- Sturgeon) that the Development Agreement between East Valley Water District and Centex Homes be approved. APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS. M /S /C (Wilson- Sturgeon) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts be approved for processing as submitted. ar DISBURSEMENTS M /S /C (Wilson- Sturgeon) that General Fund Disbursements #180688 through #180840 in the amount of $244,371.46 and Payroll Fund Disbursements #7244 through #7298 in the amount of $69,188.84, totaling $313,560.30 be approved. RADON RULE UPDATE The General Manager reported on the District's progress with the Rule to date; that there is continuous support from Representative Henry Waxman regarding the Radon issue and that there is opposition from EPA; that he would be going to Washington D.0 next week to meet with various committees and staff to enlist their support on extending the publication of the Rule. Information only. PRESIDENT LIGHTFOOT ARRIVED AT 5:53 P.M. AND ASSUMED THE CHAIR. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SO CAL PUMP & WELL FOR WELL #121 REPLACEMENT was presented to the Board for approval. Legal Counsel was directed to confirm the legal right of entry and the General Manager would be authorized to sign the Agreement for Professional Services. `j M /S /C ( Negrete- Wilson) that the Construction Contract with So Cal Pump & Well be approved. DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES FOR APRIL 2000 were presented to the Board , for approval. M /S /C (Sturgeon - Negrete) that the Director's fees and expenses for April 2000 be approved. REVIEW DRAFT OF THE "CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT (CCR) ". The General Manager stated that there were new requirements and guidelines for the reporting and distribution of the annual water quality report. M /S /C (Sturgeon - Wilson) that the draft CCR be approved subject to minor changes. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DESIGNATING AN ATTENDEE AT THE ACWA SPRING CONFERENCE TO VOTE ON BEHALF OF THE DISTRICT AT THE GENERAL SESSION ON MAY 11, 2000. M /S /C (Wilson - Negrete) that Director Sturgeon be the designated voting member as the District's representative at the General Session of the ACWA Spring Conference. MAY 2, 2000 RELEASES OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS. List of liens released on May 2, 2000 was reviewed. Information only. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT The General Manager reported on District operations to date; commented on the two (2) recent District Tours and their impact; that there will be a meeting with Jim Cimino and the owner of the property on Webster St. Thursday, May 11` and requested that one, preferably two, Director(s) attend; introduced Jim Cimino to give an update on the status of the property on Webster Street; that a Closed Session item would be scheduled for the May 22 "d Board Meeting to discuss the purchase of property by the District. Information only. ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Director Sturgeon complimented staff on their efforts to insure the success of the recent tours hosted by the District. Information only. v 3 Director Wilson reiterated Director Sturgeon's comments. Information only. Director Lightfoot stated that he would like to see the District's "Blood Bank" program escalate; ie: employee incentive programs, etc. Information only. There being no further verbal or written comments from the Directors, this section of the meeting was closed. NOTE(S) OF APPRECIATION REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S SEMI - ANNUAL TOUR ON APRIL 27, 2000. Letters from Mr. & Mrs. Hensley and Highland Mayor John Timmer expressing appreciation of the tour were reviewed. Information only. ASBCSD MEMBERSHIP MEETING —LAKE ARROWHEAD RESORT, MAY 15, 2000. Information only. WESTCAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE — SHELTER POINTE HOTEL, 1551 SHELTER ISLAND DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA., JUNE 14-16,2000. Information only. WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION "2000 UPDATE ON WATER LAW & Policy" — HYATT ISLANDIA ON MISSION BAY, SAN DIEGO, JULY 13 -14, 2000. Information so only. AT 6:22 P.M., PRESIDENT LIGHTFOOT REQUESTED A SHORT BREAK IN THE MEETING PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO CLOSED SESSION. REGULAR SESSION WAS RESUMED AT 6:25 P.M. CLOSED SESSION The Board entered into session at 6:25 p.m. as provided for in the California Open Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss those items listed on the Agenda. ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION M /S /C (Sturgeon - Negrete) that the meeting adjourn to regular session. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS The Board returned to session at 6:35 p.m. The items listed on the Agenda were SO discussed in closed session with no reportable action being taken. 2 ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. PIN .- Robert E. Martin, Secretary Minutes:05 108/00