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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/09/2002APPROVED: APRIL 23. 2002 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT APRIL 9, 2002 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President Goodin. Director Wilson led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Negrete, Wilson, Goodin ABSENT: None STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Paul Dotter, District Engineer; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Eileen Bateman, Administrative Secretary Im LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy GUEST(s): Jo McAndrews APPROVAL OF AGENDA Legal Counsel requested that the following Closed Session Item 24. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) One Potential Case be added to the Agenda as the need to add the item arose after the Agenda was posted: M/S /C (Sturgeon - Wilson) that the April 9, 2002 Agenda be approved with the revision recommended by Legal Counsel. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION President Goodin declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:02 p.m. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed. to" APPROVAL OF MARCH 26, 2002 BOARD MEETING MINUTES. M /S /C (Wilson- Lightfoot) that the March 26, 2002 Board Meeting Minutes be approved as submitted. APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS. M /S /C (Wilson- Lightfoot) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts be approved as submitted. RESOLUTION 2002.13 — NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION OF BOOSTER STATION AND WELL PUMP FOR PLANT 142 LOCATED AT 7695 VISTA RIO IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that Resolution 2002.13 be approved. RESOLUTION 2002.14 — EXECUTION OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM EAST HIGHLANDS RANCH MASTER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Wilson- Lightfoot) that Resolution 2002.14 be approved. RESOLUTION 2002.15 — DEDICATION OF SEWERS WITHIN TRACT 15956 -1 IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Wilson- Lightfoot) that Resolution 2002.15 be approved. RESOLUTION 2002.16 — DEDICATION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITHIN TRACT 15956 -1 IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Wilson- Lightfoot) that Resolution 2002.16 be approved. RESOLUTION 2002.17 — DEDICATION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITHIN TRACT 15956 IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Wilson- Lightfoot) that Resolution 2002.17 be approved. REVIEW AND ACCEPT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2002. M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that the Financial Statements for the period ended February 28, 2002 be accepted. 2 MINUTES:04 /09/02 DISBURSEMENTS nrr omw M /S /C (Wilson- Lightfoot) that General Fund Disbursements 9188510 through 188673 in the amount of $406,478.74 and Payroll Checks distributed March 29, 2002 in the amount of $83,529.88 totaling $490,008.62 be approved. RADON RULE UPDATE The General Manager reported on the District's progress with the Rule to date; that AWWA and Rural Water Association had endorsed the District's approach on the Radon Rule. Information only. DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES FOR MARCH 2002 were presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C ( Negrete- Lightfoot) that the Director's fees and expenses for March 2002 be approved. APRIL 1, 2002 — RELEASES OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS. List of liens released on April 1, 2002 was reviewed. Information only. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT The General Manager reported on the District's operations to date; reported on the Perchlorate Research effort to date; that the drain line to test pump Well #9 will soon be on line; commented on the success of the District tour; that a tour of the yard at Eastern MWD has been scheduled for April 16 Information only. ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director Lightfoot stated that the Parking lot on Highland Ave. was chained shut; that he had some suggestions for the Highland Harvest Festival next year. Information only. Director Negrete stated that the Highland Harvest Festival went well and appreciated staff `s help. Information only. Director Goodin expressed his gratitude for staff's help with the District Tour and the Highland Harvest Festival. Information only. 3 MINUTES:04 /09/02 Director Wilson stated that he had attended the Upper Santa Ana Water Resources Association meeting; that Congressman Lewis' office expressed their interest in the District's Perchlorate .� effort; that he had represented the District as their alternate at the LAFCO meeting on April 8` Information only. There being no further verbal or written comments from the Directors, this section of the meeting was closed. CORRESPONDENCE FROM MS. GALIT RYAN, P.E., MARKETING MANAGER FOR DYK, IN REFERENCE TO THE DISTRICT'S PLANT 37 RELOCATION PROJECT. Legal Counsel stated that BBR had inquired about when ground breaking is taking place and if the contract was signed. Information only. ASBCSD MEMBERSHIP MEETING, THE CASTAWAY, SAN BERNARDINO, APRIL 15, 2002. Information only. UNIVERSITY OF LAVERNE — "CORPORATE ASSOCIATES SPRING LECTURE & LUNCHEON ". SHERATON SUITES FAIRPLEX, POMONA CA, APRIL 24, 2002. Information only. SAN BERNARDINO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "BUSINESS AFTER HOURS" HOSTED BY GARNER HOLT PRODUCTIONS, INC., APRIL 25, 2002, 825 COOLEY AVE., SAN BERNARDINO. Information only. WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION "THE CENTRAL VALLEY TOUR ", MAY 22- 24, 2002, SACRAMENTO, CA. Information only. CLOSED SESSION M/S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that the meeting adjourn to Closed Session. The Board entered into Closed Session at 2:30 p.m. as provided for in the California Open Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss those items listed on, and added to, the Agenda. ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION President Goodin declared that the meeting adjourn to regular session. 4 MINUTES:04 /09/02 ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS i0w The Board returned to session at 3:03 p.m. The items listed on the Agenda were discussed in closed session with no reportable action being taken except: With respect to Item Agenda Item No. 23, the Board authorized General Counsel to file a Notice of Intent to appear with the State Water Resources Control Board, and to indicate at the pre- hearing conference the District's willingness to stipulate to the Administrative Record. No other reportable action was taken. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 3:04 p.m. &,dj ,o fa� Donald D. Goodin, President i� Rober artin, Secretary rrrr 5 MINUTES 04 /09/02