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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/22/2003APPROVED: MAY 13, 20 We EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT APRIL 22, 2003 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES The :meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President Goodin. Steve Kennedy led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Wilson, Goodin ABSENT: Director Negrete STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Mary Wallace, Administrative Assistant LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy too GUEST(s): Charles Roberts (Highland Community News), George Theodorou (GMID Architects), Jo McAndrews APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/S /C (Sturgeon- Wilson) that the April 22, 2003 Agenda be approved as submitted. 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. APPROVAL OF APRIL 8, 2003 BOARD MEETING MINUTES. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Sturgeon) that the April 8, 2003 Board Meeting Minutes be approved as submitted. 0 - APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS. Minutes: 04/22/03 The General Manager stated that the charges identified by Account Numbers: 0350208 -00 and 0542609 -02 had been paid and should be removed from the lien list. M/S /C (Lightfoot - Sturgeon) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts !' be approved for processing with the exceptions as noted by the General Manager. RESOLUTION 2003.19 - DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AND HIGHLAND 87, LP TO SUPPLY DOMESTIC WATER AND SEWER SERVICE TO EIGHTY -SEVEN (87) DWELLING UNITS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BASELINE AND CUNNINGHAM STREET IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for approval. M/S /C (Lightfoot - Sturgeon) that Resolution 2003.19 be approved. RESOLUTION 2003.20 - ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF PIPELINE EASEMENT FROM MARWAN ALABBASI IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for approval. The General Manager noted that a minor change had been made to Exhibit "A ". M/S /C (Lightfoot - Sturgeon) that Resolution 2003.20 be approved. RESOLUTION 2003.21 - ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF PIPELINE EASEMENT FROM MARWAN ALABBASI IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for approval. The General Manager noted that a minor change had been made to Exhibit "A ". M/S /C (Lightfoot - Sturgeon) that Resolution 2003.21 be approved. REVIEW AND ACCEPT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2003. M/S /C (Lightfoot - Sturgeon) that the Financial Statements for the period ended March 31, 2003 be accepted as submitted. DISBURSEMENTS M /S /C (Lightfoot- Sturgeon) that General Fund Disbursements #192799 through 192961 distributed during the period of April 8, 2003 through April 16, 2003 in the amount of $494,045.20 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended April 11, 2003 in the amount of $80,754.06 totaling $574,799.26 be approved. RADON RULE UPDATE ..�. 2 Minutes: 04/22/03 The General Manager reported on the District's progress with the Rule to date; that there was nothing new to report, in a "holding pattern" awaiting the VA/HUD Appropriation it Mark Up due in May or June. Information only. LETTER FROM CITY OF HIGHLAND REGARDING PURCHASE OF SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54220, ET. SEQ. Information only. HEADQUARTERS PRELIMINARY DESIGN SUBMITTED BY GARY W. MILLER ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES, INC. Mr. George Theodorou from Gary Miller Architect & Associates presented a preliminary design of the new District Headquarters and related facilities; took note of various concerns about the project's design from Director Sturgeon. President Goodin suggested that a second trip be arranged to view the features located at the Cucamonga WD and Western Municipal WD prior to the May 13th Board Meeting. Information only. WATER TREATMENT CONTRACT FOR NITRATE REMOVAL WITH BASIN WATER TECHNOLOGY AT DISTRICT'S CULL PLANT #132 was presented to the Board for approval. The General Manager stated that the project involved an ion exchange process for a.w removal of Nitrate and recommended approval. M /S /C ( Wilson- Sturgeon) that the Water Treatment Contract between Basin Water, Inc. and East Valley Water District be approved. REVIEW NOTICE OF PREPARATION AND INITIAL STUDY BY WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FOR THE RIVERSIDE CORONA FEEDER PROJECT. A draft letter prepared by Legal Counsel regarding the Riverside Corona Feeder Project was presented to the Board for approval. M/S /C ( Wilson- Lightfoot) that the letter from Legal Counsel be approved and sent to Western Municipal Water District. RELEASES OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS. List of liens released on April 15, 2003 was reviewed. Information only. "' LAIF MONEYS PROTECTED BY STATUTE. 3 Minutes: 04/22/03 A statement from the Office of the Treasurer was presented for review. Information only. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT The General Manager reported on the District's operations to date; that an Exchange Plan Meeting will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 25th; that there are no changes to the delivery schedules at this time; requested a voting delegate to represent the District at the ACWA General Session in Tahoe on May 7th; the District's voting delegate at the ACWA Conference will be Skip Wilson. Information only. ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director Wilson suggested that the District host a dinner for Mr. Randy Fiorini et al, during the ACWA Conference in Tahoe. Information only. Director Goodin reminded all, and stressed the importance of, of the upcoming Board Workshop on Thursday, May 15th. Information only. There being no further verbal or written comments from the Directors, this section of the meeting was closed. SAN BERNARDINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "BUSINESS AFTER HOURS ", HOSTED BY GAMES FOR FUN, 895 W. RIALTO AVE., SAN r+ BERNARDINO, APRIL 24, 2003. Information only. WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION "THE BAY -DELTA TOUR ", SACRAMENTO, CA., JUNE 4-6,2003. Information only. A SPECIAL DISTRICT INSTITUTE SEMINAR, HILTON PALM SPRINGS RESORT, PALM SPRINGS, CA. JUNE 26-27,2003. Information only. PRESIDENT GOODIN DECLARED A FIVE MINUTE BREAK IN THE BOARD MEETING AT 3:30 P.M. PRESIDENT GOODIN DECLARED THE MEETING RE- OPENED AT 3:35 P.M. AND ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION. CLOSED SESSION The Board entered into Closed Session at 3:55 p.m. as provided for in the California Open Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss those items listed on the Agenda. ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION 4 Minutes: 04/22/03 President Goodin declared that the meeting adjourn to regular session. IM ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS The Board returned to session at 4:05 p.m. The items listed on the Agenda were discussed in closed session with no reportable action being taken except: With respect to Items 423 - Board authorized execution of Participation Agreement involving the Gibson Superfund Site, but not the Cash -Out Settlement Agreement. With respect to Items #24 and #25 - No reportable action. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 p.m. until the Special Meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2003. Donald D. Goodin, President two Robert E. Martin, Slacretary 1r 5 Minutes: 04/22/03