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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 08/14/2001APPROVED: AUGUST 28, 2001 ire/ EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING AUGUST 14, 2001 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President Lightfoot. Robert Martin led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors Wilson, Sturgeon, Goodin, Lightfoot ABSENT: Director Negrete 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- Sturgeon) that the August 14, 2001 Agenda be approved as submitted. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION President Lightfoot declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:01 p.m. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed. APPROVAL OF JULY 24, 2001 BOARD MEETING MINUTES. M /S /C (Wilson- Sturgeon) that the July 24, 2001 Board Meeting Minutes be approved as submitted. REVIEW AND ACCEPT FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR PERIOD ENDING MAY 31, 2001. M /S /C (Wilson- Sturgeon) that the Financial Statement for period ending May 31, .,,. 2001 be accepted as submitted. RESOLUTION 2001.16 — NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS FOR WELL 147, LOCATED AT 29250 ABBEY WAY IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND BY LAW PLUMBING was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Wilson- Sturgeon) that Resolution 2001.16 be approved. RESOLUTION 2001.17 - AUTHORIZATION TO ADD DELINQUENT AND NON -PAID CHARGES TO ANNUAL PROPERTY TAXES was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Wilson- Sturgeon) that Resolution 2001.17 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. DISBURSEMENTS %Me M /S /C (Wilson- Sturgeon) that General Fund Disbursements #185772 through #185993 in the amount of $1,424,904.91, Payroll Fund Disbursements #9095 through #9149 in the amount of $69,350.18, and Payroll Fund Disbursements #15403534 through #15403588 in the amount of $66,946.51 totaling $1,561,201.60 be approved. RADON RULE UPDATE The General Manager reported on the District's progress with the Rule to date; that Tracy Mehan had been confirmed by the Senate as EPA Assistant Administrator of Water Programs; that he would be traveling to Washington D.C. September 22nd to 26th for Radon purposes. Information only. PATTON GOLF COURSE PROJECT - PROGRESS REPORT The General Manager reported on the progress of the Patton Golf Course Project to date; that a meeting had taken place on the 9 1h at the District with the principals involved with the project; that an agreement between Patton Hospital and EVWD needs to be accomplished before construction can proceed. Information only. 2 MINUTES: 08/14/01 DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES FOR JULY 2001 were presented to the Board for approval. r M /S /C (Sturgeon - Wilson) that the Director's fees and expenses for July 2001 be approved. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SCHEDULING A TOUR OF DISTRICT FACILITITES IN OCTOBER. A tour of the District and related facilities was scheduled for Wednesday, October 17, 2001. Information only. REQUEST FROM CUCAMONGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT (CCWD) TO SUPPORT THE NOMINATION OF DIRECTOR ROBERT NEUFELD TOT HE CLAIFORNIA CAUCUS POSITION ON THE NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION (NWRA) BOARD. Information only. REQUEST FROM COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT TO SUPORT THE NOMINATION OF F. THOMAS KIELEY, III TO THE CALIFORNIA CAUCUS POSITION ON THE NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION (NWRA) BOARD. Information only. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE BALLOT FOR VOTING err ON THE CALIFORNIA CAUCUS POSTION ON THE NATIONAL WATER REOURCES ASSOCIATION (NWRA) BOARD. M /X/C ( Sturgeon- Goodin) that the District cast their ballot for the following candidates: Margaret E. "Betty" Ferguson, Vallecitos Water District; F. Thomas Kieley III, Desert Water Agency; Lawrence M. Libeu, Eastern Municipal Water District; Robert Neufeld, Cucamonga County Water District. JULY 19 -27, 2001 - RELEASES OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS. List of liens released on July 19 -27 was reviewed. Information only. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT The General Manager reported on District operations to date; that the District's Cull Well was back on line; that the District's newest well was put on last week; that the District would be sponsoring a Poster Contest open to all schools within our boundaries and that K -Mart had offered to donate four (4) bicycles as one of the prizes. Information only. 3 MINUTES: 08/14/01 ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Director Goodin commented on the excellent service he had recently experienced at his home by one of our meter shop personnel, Steve Farrington. Director Goodin stated that he was proud to be a member of an organization that responds to its customers needs in such a gracious and professional manner. Information only. Director Sturgeon stated that he had also witnessed good service as well as friendly demeanor from an employee in District's Vehicle #7 while he was visiting a friend's home within the District. Information only. Director Negrete commented on the breakfast he had attended in honor of Dennis Hansberger. Information only. Director Wilson stated that he had attended the Upper Santa Ana Meeting last Thursday. Information only. Director Lightfoot stated that he would be gone on vacation for a week beginning August 17`" Information only. There being no further verbal or written comments from the Directors, this section of the meeting was closed. MEETINGS two ACWA "What's Ahead for California's Water Future ?" - September 12, 2001, The Westin Horton Plaza, San Diego, SPECAIL DISTRICT INSTITUTE SEMINAR "Special District Leadership and Management" - October 18 -19, 2001, Hilton Palm springs Resort, Palm Springs. CLOSED SESSION M /S /C (Goodin - Wilson) that the meeting adjourn to Closed Session. The Board entered into session at 2:35 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 (Goodin - Wilson) that the meeting adjourn to regular session. 4 MINUTES: 08/14/01 ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS The Board returned to session at 3:10p.m. The items listed on the Agenda were 4W discussed in closed session with no reportable action being taken. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m. GlenK R. Lightfoot, President ,%'�, En AS Av 71 purist NOW -IMILIM aw 5 MINUTES: 08/14/01