HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 03/25/1996APPROVED: 04/08/96
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MARCH 25, 1996
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Sturgeon. Vice President
Negrete led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Directors Sturgeon, Negrete, Douglas, Goodin,
ABSENT: Lightfoot
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Paul Dolter,
Assistant Dist. Engineer; Alberta Hess, Auditor/
Controller; Mary Wallace, Administrative Asst.
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUESTS: Tom DeMars, Fritz Stradling, Ronald Severson
RESOLUTION 1996.65 - RECOGNITION OF RONALD JAMES SEVERSON'S
TWENTY -FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S /C (Douglas - Negrete) that Resolution 1996.65 be approved.
ADJOURN TO EAST VALLEY PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION
MEETING
President Sturgeon declared the public participation section of the meeting open at
5:37 p.m. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section
was closed.
APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 27, 1994 MEETING MINUTES
It was noted that the minutes should be amended to reflect that Director Negrete was
present as a guest when the meeting was called to order.
M/S /C (Douglas - Negrete) that the October 27, 1994 minutes be approved with
corrections as noted.
APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 27, 1994 MEETING MINUTES
It was noted that the signature block on the December 27, 1994 minutes should be
changed to reflect Edward S. Negrete as Secretary.
M/S /C (Douglas - Negrete) that the December 27, 1994 minutes be approved
with corrections as noted.
BOARD REORGANIZATION
M/S /C (Douglas - Negrete) that the existing slate of officers remain unchanged.
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DIRECTOR LIGHTFOOT ARRIVED AT 5:45 P.M.
RESOLUTION 1996.1 - APPROVING THE SALE OF REFUNDING
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION AND THE PRELIMINARY
OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS
RELATING THERETO
M/S /C (Lightfoot- Douglas) that Resolution 1996.1 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Sturgeon, Negrete, Lightfoot, Douglas, Goodin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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M /S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that the Public Facilities Corporation meeting be
closed and adjourned to the East Valley Water District meeting at 6:00 p.m.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S /C (Negrete- Douglas) that the March 25, 1996 agenda be approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The public participation section of the meeting was declared open at 6:01 p.m. There
being no verbal or written comments, the public participation section of the meeting
was closed.
APPROVAL OF MARCH 11, 1996 MEETING MINUTES
M/S /C (Lightfoot- Douglas) that the March 11, 1996 minutes be approved as
submitted.
APPROVAL OF MARCH 16, 1996 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES (BOARD
WORKSHOP)
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that the March 16, 1996 special meeting minutes be %NV
approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER
ACCOUNTS
The General Manager noted that the customers at 2670 Pacific and 3985 Orchid Drive
has paid their accounts 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 exceptions noted by the General
Manager.
RESOLUTIONS 1996.66 thru 1996.69 - RELEASE OF LIENS FOR
DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS were presented to the Board
for approval.
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M/S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that Resolutions 1996.66 thru 1996.69 be
approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Sturgeon, Negrete, Lightfoot, Douglas, Goodin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that the General Fund Disbursements 4162882 to
#163157 in the amount of $1,114,243.85 and Payroll Fund Disbursements #1597 to
#1646 in the amount of $51,700.54 totaling $1,165,944.39 be approved.
RESOLUTION 1996.70 - APPROVING THE SALE OF REFUNDING
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION AND THE PRELIMINARY
OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS
RELATING THERETO.
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that Resolution 1996.70 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Sturgeon, Negrete, Lightfoot, Douglas, Goodin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE RE-
SCHEDULING OF THE JUNE 24,1996 BOARD MEETING.
M/S /C (Goodin- Douglas) that the June 24, 1996 Board Meeting be canceled.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF DRAFT OF ANNUAL WATER QUALITY
REPORT FOR SPRING 1996.
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that the Spring 1996 Report be approved with
corrections as noted.
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE PROPOSED
1996 -97 BUDGET.
Staff was directed to propose a date for a public hearing to discuss possible revisions
to District's rules, regulations and rates and to schedule a water and sewer committee
meeting prior to that date for the same purpose. Information only.
RESOLUTION 1996.71 - ESTABLISHING AN INVESTMENT POLICY FOR
PUBLIC FUNDS.
Staff was directed to defer this to Personnel & Finance committee and request Bob
Memory, from RAMS, to attend. Information only.
WESTCAS' REQUEST FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT.
M/S /C (Goodin - Douglas) that the District's contribution for financial
assistance to Westcas be $3,000.00 in conjunction with their judicial appeal.
CONSIDER SCHEDULING FOR EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
FACILITY TOUR.
Staff was directed to make arrangements for a 7 -Oaks Canyon tour on April 20, 1996
which would consist of no more than twenty (20) attendees and also to develop an
information brochure for the occasion. Information only.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 1995.
Financial Statements for November 1995 were reviewed. Information only.
GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT
The General Manager reported on District operations to date. Information only.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Goodin presented an article on how San Bernardino County representatives
voted on AB 1770 last week. Information only.
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Director Douglas reminded everyone to vote in the primary tomorrow. Information
only.
to CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION - SACRAMENTO
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS DAY, MONDAY, MAY 6, 1996. Information
only.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board did not enter into the closed session shown on the Agenda.
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Kip E. Sturgeon, President
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Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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