HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 07/10/1995APPROVED: JULY 24,1995
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 10, 1995
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Douglas. Kip Sturgeon
led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Directors Lightfoot, Goodin, Negrete, Sturgeon,
Douglas
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Paul Dolter,
Assistant Dist. Engineer, Alberta Hess, Auditor/
Controller, Mary Wallace, Admin.Assistant
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUESTS: Jeff Carr
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The public participation section of the meeting was declared open at 5:31 p.m.
There being no verbal or written comments this part of the public participation
section of the meeting was closed.
APPROVAL OF June 26, 1995 MEETING MINUTES
M/S /C (Sturgeon - Negrete) that the June 26, 1995 minutes be approved as
submitted. `
APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER
ACCOUNTS
The General Manager noted that the customer at 6542 Orange St. had paid the
account and should be removed from the lien list.
M/S /C (Sturgeon - Negrete) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer
accounts be approved for processing with the exception noted by the General
Manager.
RESOLUTIONS 1995.165 thru 1995.174 - RELEASE OF LIENS FOR
DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS were presented to the
Board for approval.
M/S /C (Sturgeon - Negrete) that Resolutions 1995.165 thru 1995.174 be
approved. %w
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Lightfoot, Negrete, Goodin, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S /C (Sturgeon - Negrete) that the General Fund Disbursements #160244 to
#160385 in the amount of $354,504.75 and Payroll Fund Disbursements #660 to
#706 in the amount of $50,544.56 totaling $405,049.31 be approved.
EVWD POLICY ON TRW REFERRAL POLICY
A memorandum regarding the District's policy on the referral of delinquent accounts
was reviewed. Any determinations on that policy will be held for review after the
August 14th Board Meeting. Information only. "'
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REQUEST FROM MR. JEFF CARR (SBPEA REPRESENTATIVE)
REGARDING THE REQUESTED APPEALS HEARING FOR MR.
CHARLES KARPINSKI
Mr. Carr addressed the Board on the issue of Mr. Karpinski's appeal and the
manner in which it is to be heard. Information only.
APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS FEES AND EXPENSES FOR JUNE 1995
The following Director's fees and expenses for June 1995 were presented for
approval: Director Goodin $932.00; Director Negrete $1,079.23; Director
Lightfoot $100.00; Director Sturgeon $400.00; Director Douglas $909.46.
MIS/C/ (Lightfoot- Sturgeon) that the Director's fees and expenses be
approved as submitted.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
The General Manager reported on District operations to date; the AWWARF
funding request; the Water Education Foundation's upcoming "Northern California
Water Facilities & Fisheries Tour "; the initiation of an EVWD Blood Donor Club
for District employees and their immediate family members; the issues presented at
a meeting with the City of Highland, BIA and CDF regarding the fire sprinkler
requirements within the City of Highland; the response being prepared by the
General Manager to a letter from Mr. Vieth regarding the relocation of a fire
hydrant. Information only.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Sturgeon commented on one of the programs sponsored by R.O.P.
(Advanced Auto Mechanic Training Program) and questioned whether it would be
feasible for the District to take advantage of this type of program. Information only.
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DETERMINATION BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SERVICES TO GRANT A VARIANCE TO EVWD FROM THE
CALIFORNIA DRINKING WATER STANDARD FOR FLUORIDE
As a result of a public hearing conducted by the State Department of Health
Services on June 26, 1995 at the request of East Valley Water District, the
Department of Drinking Water granted a variance from the California drinking water
standard for fluoride as there was not substantial community opposition to the
variance. This will be granted through the permit process for the District's water
system. Information only.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered closed session at 6:00 p.m. as provided for in the California
Open Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54957 to discuss those items listed
on the agenda.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
The Board returned to regular session at 6:10 p.m.. The following actions were
taken in closed session: % M v
M/S /C (Lightfoot- Sturgeon) that there be a full hearing by the Board of
Directors at the appeal of the Order of Termination.
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The meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
Glenda Douglas, President
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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