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NOTICE
OF RESCHEDULED BOARD MEETING
The East Valley Water District Board of Directors has rescheduled the
February 12, 1996 Board Meeting to February 13, 1996 at 5:30 p.m.,
1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, CA due to a holiday.
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Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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Date: February 5, 1996
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Robert E. Martin, Secretary being duly sworn, deposes and says:
That he is, and at all times mentioned was, the duly qualified Secretary of
the East Valley Water District, San Bernardino, California; and that he
caused to be posted on or near the door of the meeting place of the Board
of Directors of said District a Notice of Rescheduled Board meeting.
Robert E. Martin
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Approved: February 26, 1996
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
•.r REGULAR BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1996
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m. by Vice President Negrete. Director
Douglas led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Directors Douglas, Negrete, Lightfoot
ABSENT: Directors Sturgeon, Goodin
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Paul Dolter,
Assistant Dist. Engineer; Alberta Hess, Auditor/
Controller; Mary Wallace, Administrative Asst.
400 LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy, William Brunick
GUESTS: Robert (Bob) Wagner, Bob Memory, Tom DeMars
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that the February 13, 1996 agenda be approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The public participation section of the meeting was declared open at 5:32 p.m. There
being no verbal or written comments, the public participation section of the meeting
was closed.
APROVAL OF JANUARY 22, 1996 MEETING MINUTES
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M/S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that the January 22, 1996 minutes be approved as
submitted.
APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER .�.
ACCOUNTS
The Auditor /Controller noted that the customer at 6930 Vine St. had paid the account
and should be removed from the lien list.
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer
accounts be approved for processing with the exception noted by the
Auditor /Controller.
RESOLUTION 1996.39 - AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM
DEED TO MAGELLAN SILVERWOOD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP was
presented to the Board for approval.
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that Resolution 1996.39 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Douglas, Negrete, Lightfoot
NOES: None
ABSENT: Directors Sturgeon, Goodin
RESOLUTIONS 1996.40 thru 1996.47 - RELEASE OF LIENS FOR
DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS were presented to the Board
for approval.
M/S /C (Lightfoot- Douglas) that Resolutions 1996.40 thru 1996.47 be
approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Douglas, Negrete, Lightfoot
NOES: None
ABSENT: Directors Sturgeon, Goodin
DISBURSEMENTS
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M/S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that the General Fund Disbursements 4162450 to
#162684 in the amount of $508,150.21 and Payroll Fund Disbursements #1456 to
1w0 #1502 in the amount of $53,453.87 totaling $561,604.08 be approved.
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DIRECTOR GOODIN ARRIVED AT 5:58 P.M.
REFINANCING OPTIONS /OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DISTRICT'S
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION
Tom DeMars (Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates) presented various refinancing options
and opportunities to the District for discussion and consideration.
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that the District retain Fieldman, Rolapp &
Associates as financial advisors in conjunction with Fritz Stradling as Board Counsel
and begin preparing financial and legal document for refinancing the District's
existing debt.
PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING THE DISTRICT'S 1996 BUDGET
WORKSHOP
A memo was reviewed requesting consideration be given to commissioning a
facilitator for the Budget Workshop. Information only.
PROPOSED RECONSIDERATION OF EVWD'S POLICY ON FIRE
SERVICES
A memo regarding fire service to single family residences was reviewed. The issue
was referred back to committee and staff was directed to schedule another meeting
with the City of Highland for discussion.
AUTHORIZATION TO SURPLUS DISTRICT EQUIPMENT AT COUNTY
AUCTION was presented to the Board for approval.
M /S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that authorization to surplus District Equipment at
County Auction be granted.
Director Douglas was opposed.
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IRS - REVISION OF MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATES
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that the District adopt the current IRS mileage
rates of 31 cents per mile.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM FOR
DAMAGES AT 28205 CHEROKEE ROSE DR. BY ROD WINTER
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that the claim be denied and referred to the
District's legal counsel and insurance carrier.
Legal counsel will send letter of explanation to Mr. Winter.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM FOR
DAMAGES AT 26857 E. 13TH ST. BY JIMMY WITHERSPOON
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that the claim be denied and referred to the
District's legal counsel and insurance carrier.
APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS FEES AND EXPENSES FOR JANUARY 1996
The following Directors' fees and expenses for January 1996 were submitted for
approval: Director Lightfoot $300.00; Director Goodin $300.00; Director Douglas
$936.00; Vice President Negrete $1019.00; On behalf of President Sturgeon, Fees
and Expenses were submitted by the General Manager of $711.00.
M/S /C (Lightfoot- Goodin) that the Directors' fees and expenses for January
1996 be approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 1996.48 - AUTHORIZING REPLACEMENT
AND REPAIRS OF EXISTING PIPELINE IN CITY CREEK FLOOD
CONTROL CHANNEL
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M/S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that Resolution 1996.48 be approved.
+r ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Douglas, Negrete, Lightfoot, Goodin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Directors Sturgeon
APPROVAL OF NOTICE OF EXEMPTION ON REPLACEMENT AND
REPAIRS OF EXISTING PIPELINE IN CITY CREEK FLOOD CONTROL
CHANNEL.
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that the Notice of Exemption be approved.
GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT
The General Manager reported on District operations to date; the Bear Valley
ow agreement with the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District; the Fluoride
Workshop which he and Paul Dolter recently attended; that Jean Parkes had
submitted her resignation for retirement; the interesting and productive Legislative
Meeting (sponsored by CMUA) which he recently attended in Sacramento; the
parking lot lease renewal which will be an item for the next agenda. Information
only.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Douglas commented on the CMUA Legislative Meeting which she attended
in Sacramento. Information only.
Director Goodin commented on the CMUA Legislative Meeting which he attended in
Sacramento. Information only.
CLOSED SESSION
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The Board entered into closed session at 6:55 p.m. as provided for in the California
Open Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal
counsel regarding those items on the Agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
The Board returned to session at 7:25 p.m.. Those items listed on the agenda were
discussed in closed session with no action being taken.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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Edward S. Negrete, Vice President
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