HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 09/09/1996APPROVED: September 30, 1996
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1996
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Sturgeon. Director
Douglas led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
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PRESENT: Directors Sturgeon, Negrete, Lightfoot, Douglas,
Goodin
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Alberta Hess,
Auditor/ Controller; Mary Wallace, Administrative
Asst., Eileen Tafolla, Secretary
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUESTS: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S /C ( Negrete- Lightfoot) that the September 9, 1996 Agenda be approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Sturgeon declared the public participation section of the meeting open at
5:32 p.m. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section
was closed.
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APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 26, 1996 MEETING MINUTES
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that the August 26, 1996 minutes be approved as
submitted.
APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER
ACCOUNTS
The General Manager noted that the customer at 6831 Osbun Rd. had made payment
arrangements and should be removed from the lien list and that the customer at 7801
Merito Ave. had paid the account and should also 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.
RESOLUTION 1996.261 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR REMOVAL OF A
SECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE BEAR VALLEY LINE was
presented to the Board for approval.
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M/S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that Resolution 1996.261 be approved.
RESOLUTIONS 1996.262 thru 1996.271 - RELEASE OF LIENS FOR
DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS were presented to the Board
for approval.
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that Resolutions 1996.262 thru 1996.271 be
approved.
DISBURSEMENTS
The Auditor /Controller noted that the total for Check Numbers 164952 to 165085
should have been $785,870.61 changing the total of Accounts Payable Disbursements
and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period to $837,727.95.
M/S /C (Lightfoot- Douglas) that the General Fund Disbursements #164952 to
#165085 in the amount of $785,870.61 and Payroll Fund Disbursements #2162 to
#2207 in the amount of $51,857.34 totaling $837,727.95 be approved. 4=0
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No DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SURFACE
WATER TREATMENT PLANT DEDICATION CEREMONY ON OCTOBER
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Invitation formatting, agenda for the ceremony, amenities for guests, parking area at
the Walmart center for guests, shuttle arrangements to the dedication site and security
issues were discussed. Information only.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN EASTWOOD FARMS AND EVWD FOR AN EMERGENCY
WATER CONNECTION.
M/S /C (Lightfoot- Douglas) that the Emergency Water Connection Agreement
between Eastwood Farms and EVWD be approved.
CONSIDER RESCHEDULING THE SEPTEMBER 23, 1996 REGULAR
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BOARD MEETING TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1996.
M/S /C (Douglas - Negrete) that the September 23, 1996 meeting be rescheduled
to September 30, 1996.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S
HOSTING OF THE ASBCSD MEETING IN APRIL 1997.
A memorandum regarding reserving guest speaker, Dr. Tom Steiner, for the ASBCSD
dinner meeting was presented to the Board for consideration.
M/S /C ( Negrete- Douglas) that the District make a firm commitment with Dr.
Steiner for the April 21, 1997 meeting.
DIRECTORS' FEES AND EXPENSES FOR AUGUST 1996
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The following Directors' fees and expenses for August 1996 were submitted for
approval: Director Goodin $200.00; Vice President Negrete $300.00; Director
Lightfoot $300.00; Director Douglas $842.00; President Sturgeon $300.00. ..►
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that the Directors' fees and expenses for August
1996 be approved as submitted.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING WELL #107 SITE
IMPROVEMENTS.
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that the District construct a structure at Well #107
to reduce motor noise and which would blend in with the surrounding residential area.
Director Goodin suggested that the District provide for a noise survey at the site
before and after construction of the sound proof structure at Well # 107.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE JOINT
MONITORING WELL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAN BERNARDINO
VALLEY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND EVWD.
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that the Monitoring Well Agreement be approved in wr
concept pending final approval from legal counsel.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS FOR THE WATER TREATMENT
FACILITY were reviewed. Information only.
OCTOBER 14, 1996 BOARD MEETING RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 15,
1996 DUE TO COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY. Information only.
GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT
The General Manager reported on District operations to date; that Westcas has asked
for representatives from agencies to attend the upcoming EPA meeting in
Washington, D.C.; that details regarding ground water exchange with San Bernardino
Valley Municipal Water District were being developed; that Warner Hodgdon had
met with Paul Dolter and Bob Martin regarding routine maintenance on the North
Fork Ditch adjacent to the American Legion Hall in East Highlands. Information
only. "W,
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ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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There were no comments from the Directors.
LETTER FROM WEST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
TO GOVERNOR WILSON CONCERNING THE POWER FAILURE ON
AUGUST 10, 1996. Information only.
LETTER FROM ASSEMBLY JAMES BRULTE REGARDING ASSEMBLY
BILL 2966, THE RENT DEPOSIT PROJECT. Information only.
CORRESPONDENCE TO MS. ZAHRA PANAHI FROM BURNELL
CAVENDER RECOMMENDING FORMATION OF A WORKSHOP
DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE MANAGEMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
ISSUES IN THE SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY. Information only.
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The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Kip E. Sturgeon, President
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Robert E. Marti I Secretary
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