HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 01/08/2001APPROVED: JANUARY 22. 2001
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
JANUARY 8, 2001
The meeting was called to order at 5:34 p.m. by President Lightfoot. Director Negrete
led the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors Wilson, Sturgeon, Negrete, Goodin, Lightfoot
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Paul Dolter, District Engineer;
Alberta Hess, Chief Financial Officer; Mary Wallace, Administrative
Assistant.
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST(s): Jo McAndrews
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M /S /C (Wilson - Negrete) that the January 8, 2001 Agenda be approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Lightfoot declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 5:35
p.m. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was
closed.
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 26, 2000 BOARD MEETING MINUTES.
The General Manager noted that the meeting of December 26, 2000 was "chaired" by
Vice President Goodin and, therefore, the Public Participation Section of that meeting
was opened by Vice President Goodin, not President Lightfoot.
Director Negrete Noted that the "Flag Salute" was led by Director Negrete, not Director
Wilson.
M /S /C (Goodin - Wilson) that the December 26, 2000 Board Meeting Minutes be
approved with corrections as noted.
rn APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS.
The General Manager noted that the owner of property at 7724 Palm Ave., had paid
the account and should be removed from the lien list.
M /S /C (Goodin - Wilson) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts be
approved for processing with the exception as noted by the General Manager.
DISBURSEMENTS
M /S /C (Goodin - Wilson) that General Fund Disbursements #183445 through
#183537 in the amount of $108,943.27, Payroll Fund Disbursements #8280 through
#8237 in the amount of $67,415.08, totaling $176,358.35 be approved.
RADON RULE UPDATE
The General Manager reported on the District's progress with the Rule to date; that
Congress was back in session; that there was no word as to whether EPA would
publish the "rule' before the 20` that a trip to D.C. Feb.3 -7, 2001 should be considered.
Information only.
it ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN EVWD AND USEPA.
The General Manager gave an update of the "on- site" visit and review by EPA on May
11 -12, 2000 regarding the District's "Perchlorate Research Grant ". Information only.
STATUS OF "PATTON STATION" PROJECT (GOLF COURSE AND RELATED
FACILITIES).
A letter from Nooregian & Associates requesting an extension of time to submit flood
control plans and commence work on the golf course was presented for discussion.
Legal counsel will follow up on setting a meeting with the State regarding these
matters. Information only.
DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES FOR DECEMBER 2000 were presented to the
Board for approval.
M /S /C (Wilson - Negrete) that the Director's fees and expenses for December
2000 be approved.
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RESOLUTION 2001.01 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT TO
BORROW FROM CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK was presented to the Board for
approval.
M /S /C (Sturgeon - Negrete) that Resolution 2001.01 be approved.
PROPOSED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON RATE INCREASE.
The General Manager stated that the District should consider the need for a general
rate increase for both water and sewer services; that consideration also be given to
setting a Public Hearing to discuss various options involving rate changes. Information
only.
President Lightfoot requested that a letter precede any public hearing, explaining to
consumers the reason for the proposed rate increases; that an ad -hoc committee,
consisting of Directors Lightfoot and Goodin with Director Wilson as an alternate, be
formed to discuss rate options; that a Board workshop be scheduled, after the
committee meets, to discuss alternatives, options, etc. Information only.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AT 7120 CONEJO, SAN BERNARDINO, BY TIM MAZZA.
M /S /C ( Negrete- Sturgeon) that the claim for damages at 7120 Conejo from Tim
Mazza be denied and referred to District's Legal counsel and Insurance Agency. *No
JANUARY 2, 2001 RELEASES OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER
ACCOUNTS.
List of liens released on January 2, 2001 was reviewed. Information only.
INCOME STATEMENT FOR NOVEMBER 2000.
The Draft Income Statement for November 2000 was reviewed. Information only.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
The General Manager reported on District operations to date; that the excavation of the
underground pool on the three (3) acre parcel had been completed and that the escrow
would soon be closing; that a request to lease the vacated building on that site had
been received. Information only.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Director Goodin stated that he was no longer on the Board of Special District's.
Information only.
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Director Wilson stated that he would contact Bill Leonard as a possible speaker when
the District hosts Special Districts in April. Information only.
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There being no further verbal or written comments from the Directors, this section of the
meeting was closed.
CSDA — PRACTICALITIES 2001, DISTRICT MANAGEMENT, GOVERNANCE AND
LEADERSHIP, DOUBLE TREE HOTEL, MONTEREY, JANUARY 31- FEBRUARY 1,
2001. Information only.
ASBCSD MEMBERSHIP MEETING — SIERRA LAKES GOLF /COUNTRY CLUB,
FONTANA, CA., JANUARY 15, 2001. Information only,
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Glenn R. Lightfoot, President
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Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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