HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 06/29/2004Approved: July 13.2004
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING and PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 29,2004
MINUTES
The Special Meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by President Wilson. Director
Goodin led the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Lightfoot, Negrete, Goodin, Wilson
ABSENT: Director Sturgeon
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief
Financial Officer, Paul Dolter, District Engineer Mary
Wallace, Administrative Assistant; Justine Hendricksen,
Administrative Assistant
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST(s): Tony Sedano, Fay Jure, Jeff Endicott, Jody Scott, David Avila
(Highland Community News), Charles Roberts (Highland
Community News), Kim Cattrell, Bill Wallace, Matt Bender
(The Sun Telegram)
PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF WATER AND SEWER RATES AND
CHARGES
President Wilson introduced the General Manager, Robert Martin.
The General Manager presented information regarding the proposed rate increases. The General
Manager stated that the average residential Water /Sewer Bill would increase by 9% per month.
The General Manager presented information regarding Existing Projects, Future Regulatory
Requirements, Upgrades and Expansion of Existing Facilities, Perchlorate Rule (probable
adoption in 2005), Headquarter Replacement Project, Security Upgrades and Emergency
Response Plans. Information Only.
PRESIDENT WILSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING SECTION OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING OPEN AT 6:08 P.M.
Tony Sedano stated that he supports the proposed rate increase but would like to see rates increase
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a small percentage each year rather than one large increase every 9 years; that the District should
review current benefits, salaries and stipends for Directors; stated that East Valley Water District
is a well organized and efficiently run District.
Fay Jure stated that she disagrees with Mr. Sedano regarding the proposed rate increase; expressed
~ concerns over low water pressure at her home; and that the sewer charges are higher than the
water charges.
Jody Scott stated that she disagrees with Mr. Sedano regarding the proposed rate increase; that she
supported the acquisition in 1986 of Southern California Water; that we should stop growth in the
City of Highland; that she is on a fixed income; that she protests the raise in rates; that the City of
San Bernardino provides inadequate service.
Tony Sedano stated that he disagrees with Fay Jure and Jody Scott; that he is a senior citizen and
on a fixed income; that he conserves water daily; he expresses his gratitude to Jody Scott for the
work she has done with the City of Highland.
Director Lightfoot stated that the City of San Bernardino regulates the sewer treatment rates.
President Wilson stated appreciation to the public for attending the meeting and for their
comments. Information Only.
PRESIDENT WILSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING SECTION OF THE
MEETING CLOSED AT 6:35 P.M.
ORDINANCE 365 - ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR SEWER SERVICE
was presented to the Board for approval.
M /S /C (Lightfoot- Goodin) that Ordinance 365 be approved.
RESOLUTION 2004.12 — ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER
SERVICE was presented to the Board for approval.
M /S /C (Lightfoot- Goodin) that Resolution 2004.12 be approved.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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