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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 02/08/2005Approved February 22, 2005 rrr EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 08, 2005 MINUTES M The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President Wilson. Director Sturgeon led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors: Goodin, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Wilson ABSENT: None STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Paul Dotter, District Engineer; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Assistant LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy GUEST(s): Jo McAndrews, Charles Roberts (Highland Community News), Andy Quach (EVWD), Jim Cimino (Cimino Realty) APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/S /C (Sturgeon - Negrete) that the February 08, 2005 Agenda be approved as submitted. aw Lail o M10171.7I_1101771 I DWI President Wilson declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:01 p.m. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 25, 2005 BOARD MEETING MINUTES. M/S /C (Sturgeon - Negrete) that the January 25, 2005 Board Meeting Minutes be approved as submitted. Minutes: 02/08/05 RESOLUTION 2005.04 — ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF PIPELINE EASEMENT FROM CARLOS HAGAR AND DEANA L. HAGAR, was presented to the Board for approval. M/S /C (Sturgeon - Negrete) that Resolution 2005.04 be approved. RESOLUTION 2005.05 — NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR REDESIGN OF BOOSTER #5 AT PLANT 129 LOCATED AT 7800 CALLE DEL RIO IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, was presented to the Board for approval. M/S /C (Sturgeon - Negrete) that Resolution 2005.05 be approved. APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS. The General Manager stated that the charges identified by Account Numbers 0010146 -02 and 0430117 -01 had been paid and should be removed from the lien list. M/S /C (Sturgeon - Negrete) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts be approved for processing as submitted with the exceptions as noted by the General Manager. DISBURSEMENTS M/S /C (Sturgeon - Negrete) that General Fund Disbursements #200299 through 200481 distributed during the period of January 26, 2005 through February 02, 2005 in the amount of $935,043.08 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended January 21, 2005 in the amount ..r of $102,620.73 totaling $1,037,663.81 be approved. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AGREEMENT TO INCREASE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ARROYO VERDE MUTUAL WATER COMPANY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, was submitted to the Board for approval. The General Manager updated the Board on the proposed agreement to increase assessments for the Arroyo Verde Mutual Water Company Assessment District; that the construction phase is nearly complete; that this agreement is for homeowners who are requesting that the District make the service connection from the Property to the Project and have the costs added to their prior assessment, increasing their annual assessments levied to their properties; that the General Manager requests approval on the proposed agreement to increase assessments for the Arroyo Verde Mutual Water Company Assessment District. Steve Kennedy concurs with the General Manager subject to Approval from the County Recorders Office. M/S /C ( Negrete- Lightfoot) that the Agreement to Increase Assessments for the Arroyo Verde Mutual Water Company Assessment District be approved as submitted and the Board authorize the General Manager to execute the agreements. 2 Minutes: 02/08/05 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSAL FROM LAW PLUMBING TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND MANPOWER FOR r , THE DISTRICT'S 6 TH STREET /STERLING AVENUE PIPELINE PROJECT, was presented to the Board. The General Manager updated the Board on the District's 6` Street/Sterling Avenue Pipeline Project; that the proposal from Law Plumbing is to provide additional laborers and equipment as needed; that the District will be the Primary Contractor on the Project. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Sturgeon) that the Proposal from Law Plumbing to Provide Construction Equipment and Manpower for the District's 6' Street/Sterling Avenue Pipeline Project be approved. RADON RULE UPDATE The General Manager reported that there was nothing new to report on Perchlorate; that there has been no formal announcements from EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regarding Radon; that he and the Board President will be going to Washington D.C. next week and will be meeting with Congressman Lewis to discuss this issue. Information only. HEADQUARTERS PROJECT REVIEW AND UPDATE The General Manager updated the Board on the Headquarters Project; that final plans will be ready to submit to the City of San Bernardino next month. Information Only. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED REHABILITATION OF TWO TANKS LOCATED AT PLANT 39. The General Manager updated the Board on the Analysis report prepared by Harper & Associates Engineering, Inc., regarding the two tanks located at Plant 39; that divers inspected the inside of both tanks (39A & 39B); that the report recommends both tanks (39A & 39B) have exterior cleaning and be repainted; that the interior shell, roof, and bottom of tank 39B needs be abrasive blast cleaned with an epoxy coating applied afterwards; that tank 39B requires a number of additional structural safety items be repaired or replaced to conform to safety and health codes. M /S /C ( Negrete- Lightfoot) that the Proposed Rehabilitation of the two Tanks located at Plan 39 be approved. DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES FOR JANUARY 2005 were presented to the Board for approval. M/S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that the Director's fees and expenses for January 2005 be approved. tow 3 Minutes: 02/08/05 GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT The General Manager reported on the District's operations to date; that he is close to setting up a meeting with the San Bernardino County Flood Control regarding contaminated water from the 7 ... Oaks Dam; that there was an Article in the Sun Telegram Newspaper (02/06/05) regarding the flooding that occurred at Cook Creek and Browning Rd during the recent storms. Information Only. ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director Lightfoot would like to attend the County of San Bernardino State of the County Address At the Ontario Convention Center on Thursday, March 10 2005 and suggested reserving a table for the event. Vice President Sturgeon updated the Board on a meeting he attended regarding the Inland Valley Perchlorate Relief Project, Community Task Force. The General Manager introduced Andy Quach, the District's Associate Engineer to the Board. There being no further verbal or written comments from the Directors, this section of the meeting was closed. Information Only. ASSOCIATION OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS MEMBERSHIP MEETING HOSTED BY CUCAMONGA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, ... SIERRA LAKES GOLF CLUB, FONTANA, CA, FEBRUARY 21, 2005. SAN BERNARDINO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS, RADISSON HOTEL, SAN BERNARDINO, FEBRUARY 22, 2005. SAN BERNARDINO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: BUSINESS AFTER HOURS ", HOSTED BY THE RADISSON HOTEL BOOMER'S LOUNGE, SAN BERNARDINO, FEBRUARY 24, 2005. SAN BERNARDINO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST, SHANDIN HILLS GOLF CLUB, SAN BERNARDINO, MARCH 11, 2005 WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION LOWER COLORADO RIVER TOUR, CLARION HOTEL, LAS VEGAS, NV, APRIL 6-8,2005. Information Only. 4 Minutes: 02/08/05 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 those items 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 3:17 p.m. The items listed on the Agenda were discussed in closed session with no reportable action being taken. E IK61 tV0 The meeting was adjourned at 3:17 p.m. rr Robert E. Martin, gecretary am George E. ilson, President 5 Minutes: 02/08/05