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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 03/23/2004APPROVED: APRIL 13, 2004 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT MARCH 23, 2004 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President Wilson. Director Lightfoot led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Wilson, Goodin ABSENT: Director Negrete STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Paul Dolter, District Engineer; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Mary Wallace, Administrative Assistant LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy GUEST(s): Charles Roberts(Highland Community News), Devan Dellafosse (Highland Community News), Jim Cimino, Diane Pleasant (Len Perdue & Assoc.) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Legal Counsel stated that the Government Code Section 54956, referencing Director Negrete's participation in Closed Session Item #20 by teleconference, should have been identified as Government Code Section 54953. The General Manager stated that Agenda Item #10 under "Old Business" should have reference to the Perchlorate Rule and, currently and subsequently, agendized as Radon Rule/Perchlorate Rule Update. M/S /C (Goodin - Sturgeon) that the March 23, 2004 Agenda be approved with revisions as noted. Minutes: 03/25/03 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION President Wilson declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:02 to p.m. The General Manager introduced Diane Pleasant, associate of the offices of Len Perdue, and thanked her for her response on such short notice. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed. APPROVAL OF MARCH 9, 2004 BOARD MEETING MINUTES. M/S /C (Sturgeon- Lightfoot) that the March 9, 2004 Board Meeting Minutes be approved as submitted. APPROVAL OF MARCH 27, 2004 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES. M/S /C (Sturgeon- Lightfoot) that the March 27, 2004 Special Board Meeting Minutes be approved as submitted. RESOLUTION 2004.02 - DEDICATION OF SEWERS WITHIN TRACT 16070 IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for approval. M/S /C (Sturgeon- Lightfoot) that Resolution 2004.02 be approved. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAST VALLEY WATER r DISTRICT AND PETER LE AND PETER NGUYEN TO PROVIDE WATER AND SEWER SERVICE TO EIGHT (S) DWELLING UNITS IDENTIFIED AS TRACT #14516 LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CHURCH AVENUE, SOUTH OF BASELINE IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for approval. M/S /C (Sturgeon- Lightfoot) that the Development Agreement between East Valley Water District and Peter Le and Peter Nguyen be approved. APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS. The General Manager stated that the charges identified by Account Numbers: 0420096 -00 and 1010120 -01 had been paid and should be removed from the lien list. M/S /C (Sturgeon- Lightfoot) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts be approved for processing with the exceptions as noted by the General Manager. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR PERIOD ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2004 were presented to the Board for review and acceptance. M/S /C (Sturgeon- Lightfoot) that the Financial Statements for period ended February 29, 2004 be accepted. 2 Minutes: 03/23/04 DISBURSEMENTS M/S /C (Sturgeon- Lightfoot) that General Fund Disbursements #196557 through 196721 distributed during the period of March 4, 2004 through March 17, 2004 in the amount of $345,503.62 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended March 12, 2004 in the amount of $83,158.70 totaling $428,662.32 be approved. RADON RULE/ PERCHLORATE RULE UPDATE The General Manager reported on the District's progress with the Rule to date; that there was nothing new to report on the Radon issue; that a public health goal of 6 parts per billion had been announced as a standard for Perchlorate concentrations. Information only. PROPOSAL FROM CTG ENERGETICS FOR A FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF LEED CERTIFICATION ON THE DISTRICT'S HEADQUARTERS PROJECT was presented to the Board for approval. The General Manager presented a proposal from CTG Energetics regarding "LEED" certification on the proposed District headquarters building. President Wilson stated that the proposal was reasonable and an important factor in arriving at a decision. "W Director Lightfoot was against spending additional monies to obtain an analysis of the benefits associated with the "LEED" program. Directors Goodin and Sturgeon were agreeable to the scope of work presented within the proposal. M/S /C (Goodin - Sturgeon) that the proposal from CTG Energetics, Inc. be approved and that staff initiate authorization to proceed. The motion was cai ROLL CALL: Director Sturgeon Director Goodin Director Wilson Director Lightfoot Tied by affirmative vote three (3) vs negative vote one (1) AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: x x x x DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS FOR CALIFORNIA CAUCUS POSITIONS TO THE NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION (NWRA). VNO 3 Minutes: 03/23/04 The Board reviewed the request for nominations from ACWA for nominations for California Caucus positions to NWRA. No action was taken. w CONSIDERATION OF A GROUNDWATER CHARGE BY SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO FUND THE DISTRICT'S GROUNDWATER REPLENISHMENT EFFORTS. The General Manager stated that he had received no previous information regarding the proposal from SBVWCD to change the existing groundwater charge; that he will attend the Public Hearing in April on the proposed groundwater charge and bring the item back to the table for further discussion thereafter. Information only. RELEASES OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS. List of liens released on March 17, 2004 was reviewed. Information only. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT The General Manager reported on the District's operations to date; that the Annual Highland Harvest Festival is scheduled for Saturday, March 27th; that the District is preparing for additional water consumption with the approaching Summer season. Information only. eu ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director Lightfoot suggested that the District inquire as to whether credit information is, or can be made, obtainable from the City of San Bernardino for new customers moving into the EVWD boundaries from the City of San Bernardino. Information only. Directors Sturgeon stated that Rita Schmidt Sudman's mother had recently passed away. Rita is the Executive Director for the Water Education Foundation. Information only. Director Goodin declared that he would be unable to attend the Highland Festival this year as the date was in conflict with the Riverside Air Show with which he is involved. Information only. Director Wilson indicated that he would not be attending the District's Joint Meeting with the City of Highland at 4:30 p.m. on March 29` because of a previous meeting commitment at the ACWA 2004 Legislative Symposium in Sacramento. Information only. There being no further verbal or written comments from the Directors, this section of the meeting was closed. 4 Minutes: 03/23/04 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS HOSTED BY AMERICAN RED CROSS, 202 RIALTO AVE., SAN BERNARDINO, MARCH 25, 2004. Information only. ASBCSD MEMBERSHIP MEETING SPONSORED BY BALDY MESA WATER DISTRICT, RAMADA INN, VICTORVILLE, CA., APRIL 17, 2004. Information only. "FINANCE & ACCOUNTING FOR NON - FINANCIAL MANAGERS ", VARIOUS DATES IN CALIFORNIA FROM MAY 10, 2004 THRU JUNE 16, 2004. Information only. CLOSED SESSION MIS /C (Lightfoot- Goodin) that the meeting adjourn to Closed Session. The Board entered into Closed Session at 2:45 p.m. as provided for in the California Open Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss the item listed on the Agenda. ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION President Wilson declared that the meeting adjourn to regular session. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS The Board returned to session at 3:20 p.m. The item listed on the Agenda was discussed in closed session with no reportable action being taken. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m. until the Special Board Meeting at 9:00 a.m. on March 29, 2004. �W64 — Robert E. Martin, Secretary 4zl)yc�� orge E. ilson, President 5 Minutes: 03/23/04