HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 12/10/2002APPROVED: JANUARY 14,2003
111 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
DECEMBER 10, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President Goodin. Director Negrete led
the Haag salute.
PRESENT: Directors Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Negrete, Wilson, Goodin
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Paul Dolter, District Engineer;
Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Mary Wallace,
Administrative Assistant.
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
tow GUEST(s): Jo McAndrews
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M /S /C (Lightfoot- Sturgeon) that the December 10, 2002 Agenda be approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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President Goodin declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:02
p.m.
Ms. Jo McAndrews took this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season.
There; being no further written or verbal comments, the public participation section was
closed.
ADJOURN TO EAST VALLEY WATER PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION
MEETING.
M /S /C ( Negrete- Wilson) that the regular meeting be adjourned to the East Valley
Public Facilities Corporation Meeting at 2:02 p.m.
RECONVENE TO EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING.
M /S /C (Sturgeon- Lightfoot) that the East Valley Water District Regular Meeting W'
reconvene at 2:05 p.m.
APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 26, 2002 BOARD MEETING MINUTES.
M/S (Negrete- Sturgeon) that the November 26, 2002 Board Meeting Minutes be
approved as submitted.
DIRECTOR WILSON ABSTAINED FROM THE VOTE.
THE MOTION WAS CARRIED BY A 4 -0 VOTE.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 2, 2002.
M /S /C (Negrete- Sturgeon) that the December 2, 2002 Special Meeting Minutes
be approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS.
The General Manager stated that the charges identified by Account Numbers:
0530044 -07, 0550252 -01, 1030064 - 15,1430011 -01 and 1640840 -03 had been paid
and should be removed from the lien list.
M /S /C (Negrete- Sturgeon) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts
be approved for processing with the exceptions as noted by the General Manager.
DISBURSEMENTS
M /S /C (Negrete- Sturgeon) that General Fund Disbursements #191385 through
#191527 distributed during the period of November 21, 2002 through December 4,
2002 in the amount of $707,579.77 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for period ended
December 6, 2002 in the amount of $94,023.95 totaling $802,023.95 be approved.
RADON RULE UPDATE
The General Manager reported on the District's progress with the Rule to date; that
Director Wilson and he were planning a trip to Washington D.C. between December
21st and December 24th to pursue more discussion on the Radon Rule as the Rule is
not a priority with EPA now. Information only.
2 MINUTES: 12/10/02
SANTA ANA RIVER WASH PLAN TASK FORCE AGREEMENT. DISCUSSION AND
POSSIBLE ACTION.
ow The General Manager stated that a meeting of the Wash Committee TAC had been
scheduled for Friday, December 20, 2002 for a Pre -Final Scoping review. Information
only.
Directors Lightfoot and Wilson expressed a desire to become official members of the
Task Force. Information only.
SITE OF DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS AND RELATED FACILITIES UPDATE.
The General Manager stated that he had received a letter from the City of Highland's
Mayor Larry Brown regarding the location of the District's future facility; that appraisals
of the District's properties were underway. Information only.
Steve Kennedy stated that the agreement to terminate CLC's lease had been fully
executed. Information only.
President Goodin stated that he hoped that all Director's would be objective in their
decision about the District's final decision in an attempt to appease the majority.
Information only.
low Director Wilson commented on the "tour" organized to view various locations for the
District Headquarters and felt that the event would be useful in the final decision.
Information only.
BOARD REORGANIZATION
President Goodin declared nominations open for President.
The General Manager stated that the usual policy is to maintain a two (2) year term of
elected and appointed offices to the Board. President Goodin stated that the
Committee Assignments would also remain the same.
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that the same elected and appointed offices held in
2002 be retained for the year 2003:
President
Vice President
General Manager
Chief Financial Officer
Board Secretary
- Don Goodin
- George Wilson
- Robert Martin
- Brian Tompkins
- Robert Martin
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SETTING TIME AND PLACE FOR HOLDING MEETINGS.
President Goodin declared that the time and place for holding regular meetings is open
for discussion.
M /S /C (Negrete - Wilson) that the District Board Meetings be held on the second
(2nd) and fourth (4th) Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. at the District Office, 1155
Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, California.
SETTING METHOD FOR CALLING SPECIAL MEETINGS.
President Goodin declared that the time and place for holding regular meetings is open
for discussion.
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that the Board follow the Government Code Section
54956 provision for calling special meetings.
DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES FOR NOVEMBER 2002 were presented to the
Board for approval.
M /S /C (Negrete- Sturgeon) that the Director's fees and expenses for November
2002 be approved.
RESOLUTION 2002.51 - AUTHORIZING A CORRECTION TO THE AMENDMENT TO
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CALPERS BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND THE
EVWD BOARD OF DIRECTORS was presented to the Board for approval.
M /S /C (Lightfoot - Wilson) that Resolution 2002.51 be approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AUCTIONING OF THREE (3)
DISTRICT VEHICLES AS SURPLUS.
M /S /C (Lightfoot- Sturgeon) that the recommendation of the General Manager to
surplus three(3) District vehicles be approved.
PROPOSALS FOR THE REMOVAL OF NITRATE AT DISTRICT CULL WELLS ( #132-
2, #132 -3, #132 -4) FROM SOCAL PUMP & WELL AND BASIN WATER
TECHNOLOGY GROUP were presented to the Board for approval.
The General Manager requested approval and recommended that EVWD enter into
"Letter of Intent" with Basin Water and authorize SoCal to begin preliminary work.
M /S /C ( Wilson- Sturgeon) that the General Manager be authorized to negotiate
the agreements on behalf of the Board.
4 MINUTES: 12/10/02
December 4, 2002 RELEASES OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER
ACCOUNTS.
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List of liens released on December 4, 2002 was reviewed. Information only.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
The General Manager reported on District operations to date; reminded all that the
Annual Awards Banquet will be held on December 20th at the Arrowhead Country Club
( President Don Goodin also stated that he felt very strongly about having support from
the Directors for this event); that the roof structure had been poured at District Plant
#37 and that the wrapping machine would be the next step; that the Blend tank at Plant
#39 was nearly complete; that a trip was scheduled to Washington D.C. regarding
Radon and to Waco, Texas with Director Goodin and Liightfoot to meet with the Mayor
of Waco on January 16, 2003 (trip dates are January 15, 16, 17); that he had received
a phone call from Councilman Derry this morning regarding the Patton property and the
possibility of a lease from the City of San Bernardino for soccer field extension.
Information only.
ORAL. COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Director Goodin expressed his appreciation to everyone for their support and
r. cooperation during his term of office as Board President in 2002 and for extending his
term as Board President for the year 2003; expressed his desire to develop new
programs; to seek innovative ideas; find ways to improve upon the things that the
District already does. Information only.
There being no further verbal or written comments from the Directors, this section of the
meeting was closed.
ASBCSD MEMBERSHIP MEETING HOSTED BY WEST SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY WATER DISTRICT AT EL RANCHO VERDE ROYAL VISTA GOLF
COURSE, DECEMBER 16, 2002. Information only.
CSDA'S GOVERNANCE SERIES (WORKSHOPS 1 and 2): Information only.
1. RANCHO LAS PALMAS MARRIOTT, 4100 BOB HOPE DRIVE, RANCHO
MIRAGE, CA., JANUARY 16, 2003
2. SACRAMENTO MARRIOTT, 11211 POINT EAST DRIVE, RANCHO
CORDOVA, CA., JANUARY 31, 2003
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5 MINUTES: 12/10/02
A SPECIAL DISTRICT INSTITUTE SEMINAR - EMBASSY SUITES, MONTEREY, CA.
FEBRUARY 27 -28, 2003. Information only.
ACCOMPANYING WORKSHOPS:
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH - "BEYOND THE BASICS, MAKE BETTER
DECISIONS"
SATURDAY, MARCH 1ST - "BROWN ACT & CONFLICT OF
INTEREST"
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled Board
Meeting on January 14, 2003.
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Robert E. Martin, Board gecretary
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Donald D. Goodin, Board President
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