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.
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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.
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DISBURSEMENTS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Donald D. Goodin, President
i� Rober artin, Secretary
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