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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 02/10/2004APPROVED: FEBRUARY 24, 2004 y EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 2004 The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President Wilson. Director Lightfoot led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors: Goodin, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Wilson ABSENT: None STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Paul Dolter, District Engineer; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Mary Wallace, Administrative Assistant LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy GUEST(s): Jo McAndrews, Anibal Blandon (CDM), Jeff Endicott (CDM), Gary Miller, Architect APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/S /C ( Negrete- Lightfoot) that the February 10, 2004 Agenda be approved as submitted. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION President Wilson 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 January 27, 2004 BOARD MEETING MINUTES. M/S /C (Lightfoot - Sturgeon) that the January 27, 2004 Board Meeting Minutes be approved as submitted. APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS. M/S /C (Lightfoot - Sturgeon) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts be approved for processing as submitted. Minutes: 02/10/04 DISBURSEMENTS r M/S /C (Lightfoot - Sturgeon) that General Fund Disbursements #196072 through 196215 distributed during the period of January 28, 2004 through February 10, 2004 in the amount of $484,736.04 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended January 30, 2004 in the amount of $86,136.48 totaling $570,872.52 be approved. RADON RULE UPDATE The General Manager reported on the District's progress with the Rule to date; that the rule was being considered but, because of its seriousness, a decision from EPA was not imminent. Information only. PRELIMINARY DESIGN PROPOSAL FROM CDM ENGINEERING and IN- FRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS TO ADDRESS FUTURE PERCHLORATE RULE was presented to the Board for approval. Mr. Blandon, CDM Representative, presented a detailed review on current and future conditions in connection with Perchlorate contamination in groundwater. M/S /C (Sturgeon - Negrete) that the actions of the General Manager be ratified for Phase No. 1 of the Agreement between EVWD and CDM and that Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for r Perchlorate Assessment and Action Plan be approved. DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES FOR JANUARY 2004 were presented to the Board for approval. M/S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that the Director's fees and expenses for January 2004 be approved. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPPORT PAYMENT TO THE "CALIFORNIA WATER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ". The Board reviewed the "Water Awareness Campaign ". No action was taken. DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS SITE UPDATE/REVIEW OF LEEDS DESIGN ISSUES. Gary Miller (Architect) presented costs associated with the "LEEDS" program. M/S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that construction of the new District Headquarters building be pursued without incorporating the "Leeds" certification program. 4W The motion was carried by affirmative vote three (3) vs negative vote two (2): 2 Minutes: 02/10/04 ROLL CALL AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Director Negrete x Director Lightfoot x Director Wilson x Director Goodin x Director Sturgeon x RELEASES OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS. List of liens released on January 26, 2004 was reviewed. Information only. "GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCT" A PRIMER FOR PUBLIC WATER AGENCY OFFICIALS. The General Manager presented a set of suggested guidelines received from ACWA designed to be a resource for standards of accountability for the management of public water agencies. Information only. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT The General Manager reported on the District's operations to date; that the lease for Suite #18 located at 3654 E. Highland Ave. had been implemented and that he had been working with Gary Miller on the plans for the leased office space and the purchasing of used interior furnishings for that office; that he had met with the San Bernardino Planning Staff last week regarding permits, etc. for the leased office space; that no decision had been made regarding the ultimate use of the Del Rosa building ; that a Memorial Service for Gerald Stoops will be held at 11:00 a.m. on February I I" at the Lutheran Church located at 5050 Sierra Way; that he would be attending the reception honoring Terry Tamminen, Secretary, CalEPA on February 13` at the WRI, Cal State University, San Bernardino. Information only. ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director Negrete stated that he will be attending the CMUA conference in Monterey and would like to set up a table containing water quality items and information regarding Perchlorate. Information only. Director Wilson commented on the value of the courses offered during the Special District Governance Academy hosted by CSDA. Information only. There being no further verbal or written comments from the Directors, this section of the meeting was closed. RECEPTION FOR TERRY TAMMINEN, SECRETARY, CaIEPA, hosted by WRI, CSUSB, February 13, 2004. Information only. 3 Minutes: 02/10/04 ASBCSD Membership Meeting hosted by East Valley Resource Conservation District, Shandin Hills Golf Club, San Bernardino, February 16, 2004. Information only. rr LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST featuring Mayor Judith Valles, hosted by San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce, National Orange Show, February 24, 2004. Information only. 4 ANNUAL WRI CONFERENCE "Southern California's Water Infrastructure ", DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, CA., February 26, 2004. Information only. WEF 21s` ANNUAL EXECUTIVE BRIEFING, Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, March 11 -12, 2004. Information only. WEF Lower Colorado River Tour, Las Vegas, NV, March 24- 26.2004. Information only. "CSDA SPECIAL DISTRICT GOVERNANCE ACADEMY ":. Information only. COURSE 1: COURSE 2: March 3, 2004 - Ontario Marriott March 4, 2004 — Ontario Marriott April 15, 2004 - Fremont Marriott April 16, 2004 — Fremont Marriott April 22, 2004 - Sacramento /FDAC Conference May 12, 2004 — Sacramento Marriott May 11, 2004 - Sacramento Marriott Oct. 22, 2004 — Ventura Beach Marriott Sept. 27, 2004 - Palm Springs /CSDA Conference Oct. 21, 2004 - Ventura Beach Marriott COURSE 3: March 31, 2004 - Ontario Marriot April 26, 2004 -Fremont Marriott June 3, 2004 - Sacramento Marriott Nov. 4, 2004 - Ventura Beach Marriott COURSE 4: April 1, 2004 - Ontario Marriott April 27, 2004 - Fremont Marriott June 4, 2004 - Sacramento Marriott Sept. 27, 2004 -Palm Springs /CSDA Conf. Nov. 5, 2004 - Ventura Beach Marriott ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m r Robert E. Mart &, Secretary wr Z44�� - eorge E. Wilson, President Minutes: 02/10/04