HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 01/28/2003APPROVED: FEBRUARY 11, 2003
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 28, 2003
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President Goodin, Director Negrete led
the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Goodin, Lightfoot, Negrete, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Paul Dolter, District Engineer; Brian
Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Eileen Bateman, Administrative
Secretary.
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUESTS: Jo McAndrews; Michael Reardon (EVWD); Steve Santini (EVWD);
Angelica Martinez (The Sun); Franke Santos (Press Enterprise);
Charles Roberts (Highland Community News); Leland Richardson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The General Manager requested that Item #12, RESOLUTION 2003.03 — RECOGNITION
OF MICHAEL S. REARDON'S 25 YEARS OF SERVICE, be discussed as Item #8;
President Goodin requested that Item #11, SITE OF DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS AND
RELATED FACILITIES be discussed as Item #9.
M /S /C (Sturgeon - Wilson) that the January 28, 2003 Agenda be approved with the
revisions recommended by the General Manager and Board President.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Goodin declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:05 p.m.
Mr. Leland Richardson voiced his concern regarding the District's reconnect fees after
disconnection. There being no further written or verbal comments, the public participation
section was closed.
APPROVAL OF JANUARY 14, 2003 BOARD MEETING MINUTES.
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that the January 14, 2003 Board Meeting Minutes be
approved as submitted.
RESOLUTION 2003.04 — DEDICATION OF WATER LINE SYSTEM AND
APPURTENANT STRUCTURES WITHIN TRACT 15850 IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND
was presented to the Board for approval.
goo, M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that Resolution 2003.04 be approved.
RESOLUTION 2003.05 — DEDICATION OF SEWERS AND APPURTENANT
STRUCTURES WITHIN TRACT 15850 IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to
the Board for approval.
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that Resolution 2003.05 be approved
APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS.
The General Manager stated that the charges identified by Account Number: 0440444 -02
had been paid and should be removed from the lien list.
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts be
approved for processing with the exception as noted by the General Manager.
DISBURSEMENTS
M /S /C (Wilson - Lightfoot) that General Fund Disbursements #191874 through
#192015 distributed during the period of January 9, 2003 through January 17, 2003 in the
amount of $583,369.07 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for period ended January 17,
..I 2003 in the amount of $82,212.96 totaling $675,582.03 be approved.
RESOLUTION 2003.03 — RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL S. REARDON'S TWENTY -FIVE
(25) YEARS OF SERVICE was presented to the Board of approval
M /S /C (Lightfoot - Wilson) that Resolution 2003.03 be approved.
RADON RULE UPDATE
The General Manager reported on the District's progress with the Rule to date; that he and
Director Wilson had spoken with Congress in Sacramento; that there would be another
year before a decision is made from EPA.
Director Wilson commented that we were advised not to push the issue or the decision
may lead to negotiations.
Information only.
SITE OF DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS AND RELATED FACILITIES UPDATE
The General Manager stated that the City of San Bernardino is interested for the District to
utilize the Patton Property; the City of Highland may be interested in purchasing the 5` and
r Webster Streets property; if necessary the District could search for a new site.
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President Goodin reported that he does not want to build on the property located on 5
and Webster Streets and suggests that we utilize the Patton Property. He does not want to
wait for any lengthy delays of one or more years to look elsewhere.
Director Negrete had some concerns with the Patton Property. He would like further
information from the City of San Bernardino regarding the Patton Property. y
Vice - President Wilson suggested that the District begin the process on the Patton Property
since the City of San Bernardino is willing to give support. He also has some questions for
the City of San Bernardino regarding the Patton Property.
Director Lightfoot had some concerns about locating a property large enough to meet the
needs of the District.
Director Sturgeon would like to look elsewhere for new property; had concerns regardin�
the Patton Property; would like to look into the property located on Church Avenue and 5
Street. Director Sturgeon suggested that the General Manager have Jim Cimino contact
the property owners to find out if they are interested in selling the property located on
Church Avenue and 5 Street and also check for other properties that meet our
requirements.
M/S (Sturgeon - Wilson) that the General Manager request Jim Cimino, the District's
Real Estate Broker, to contact the property owners of the Church Avenue and 5 Street
property to see if they have an interest in selling and to also explore other properties that
meet the requirements of the District.
DIRECTORS: GOODIN, WILSON, LIGHTFOOT VOTED NO wow
DIRECTORS: STURGEON, NEGRETE VOTED YES
MOTION WAS DENIED BY A 3 -2 VOTE
The General Manager was advised to set a meeting with City of San Bernardino
representatives to further discuss the project. Director Negrete and Vice - President Wilson
wanted to attend this meeting with the General Manager.
RESOLUTION 2003.07 — DISPOSING OF SURPLUS PROPERTY CONSISTING OF TEN
(10) ACRES OF VACANT REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON FIFTH STREET IN THE
CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for approval.
M /S /C (Sturgeon/Wilson) that Resolution 2003.07 be approved.
RESOLUTION 2003.08 — DISPOSING OF SURPLUS PROPERTY CONSISTING OF
THREE (3) ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7920 WEBSTER STREET IN
THE CITY OF HIGHLAND.
M /S /C (Sturgeon/Wilson) that Resolution 2003.08 be approved.
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S 2003 BUDGET
WORKSHOP
The General Manager would like to set a date for the Budget Workshop in May.
srs Information only.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE DISTIRCT'S 50TH
ANNIVERSARY. Information only.
RELEASES OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS
List of liens released on January 14, 2003 were reviewed. Information only.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
The General Manager reported on District operations to date; would like to schedule the
date for the District Facilities Tour in April; schedule a date for this February for the Bear
Creek Dour. Information only.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Director Sturgeon suggested that he would like to set up a Tour of the San Bernardino
Sewage Plants sometime in March. Information only.
Vice - President Wilson commented on the involvement and issues of his trip to
two Sacramento. Information only.
There being no further verbal or written comments from the Directors, this section of the
meeting was closed.
CMUA 71 ANNUAL CONFERENCE, MARCH 26 -28, 2003, HYATT REGENCY, PALM
SPRINGS, CA. Information only.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 3:23 p.m. by President Goodin until the next regularly
scheduled Board Meeting on February 11, 2003.
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Donald D. Goodin, Board President
Robert E. Martin, Bo rd Secretary
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