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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/26/2005APPROVED MAY 10, 2005 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 26, 2005 The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President Wilson. Director Lightfoot led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors: Goodin, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Wilson ABSENT: Negrete STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Paul Dolter, District Engineer; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Assistant W LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy GUEST(s): Jo McAndrews, Charles Roberts (Highland Community News), Munira Syede (The Sun Newspaper) APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/S /C (Sturgeon- Goodin) that the April 26, 2005 Agenda be approved as submitted. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 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 APRIL 12, 2005 BOARD MEETING MINUTES. M/S /C (Lightfoot - Sturgeon) that the April 12, 2005 Board Meeting Minutes be approved as submitted. dr Minutes: 04/26/05 APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS The General Manager stated that the charges identified by Account Number: 0730011 -00 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 exception as noted by the General Manager. DISBURSEMENTS M/S /C (Lightfoot - Sturgeon) that General Fund Disbursements #201272 through 201469 distributed during the period of April 8, 2005 through April 21, 2005 in the amount of $590,286.13 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended April 15, 2005 and March 31, 2005 in the amount of $101,178.24 and $5,000.000 totaling $696,464.37 be approved. RADON RULE/PERCHLORATE RULE UPDATE The General Manager stated that he had no updates at this time for the Radon Rule or Perchlorate Rule. Information only. DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS REVIEW AND UPDATE The General Manager stated that final plans should be submitted to the City of San Bernardino in April. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SAN BERNARDINO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU No action taken. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT The General Manager concurs with staff s recommendation that the following equipment be declared surplus and said products to be sold at public auction. (Vehicle 937, 30, 18 and a non- operable engine analyzer) M/S /C (Sturgeon- Goodin) that the equipment described by staff be declared surplus and that staff be authorized to sell said products at public auction. 2 Minutes: 04/26/05 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM FOR WRONGFUL DEATH, PERSONAL INJURIES, ON JANUARY 10, 2005 IN THE VICINITY OF BASELINE STREET AND THE CITY CREEK CROSSING, aw HIGHLAND, CA, FROM DANIEL MARTINEZ, was presented to the Board. Director Sturgeon suggested the District request a copy of the investigation report regarding the incident. M/S /C (Sturgeon- Lightfoot) that the Claim for Damages by Daniel Martinez be denied and referred to District's Legal Counsel and Insurance Agency. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WATER QUALITY CONFERENCE FOR 2006 The General Manager commented on the Water Quality Conference that the District hosted in 2004; that the conference dealt with emerging water quality issues throughout the Country; that he requests the Board's direction on whether they are interested in hosting a 2006 Water Quality Conference. M/S /C (Sturgeon- Lightfoot) that the District host a 2006 Water Quality Conference. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF r ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION FOR THE UPPER SANTA ANA WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION M/S /C (Lightfoot- Goodin) that the Articles of Association for the Upper Santa Ana Water Resources Association and the Acceptance of Terms of Membership and Designation of Member and Alternate letter be accepted and approved. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2005 were presented to the Board for review. M/S /C (Lightfoot- Goodin) that the Financial Statements for period ended March 31, 2005 be accepted. INVESTMENT REPORT FOR QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2005 The Investment Report for Quarter ended March 31, 2005 was reviewed. Information only. r� 3 Minutes: 04/26/05 GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT The General Manager reported on the District's operations to date; that he suggested professional photos be taken of the Board and Senior staff; that the District has purchased a new generator for emergency power; that the District is co- sponsoring an Emergency Response Training and table top exercise with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California- Nevada Section American Water Works Association (Cal -Nev AWWA) on May 25 -26, 2005. Information only. ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director Sturgeon suggested that photos of current and previous employees and directors be displayed at the District Headquarters. Director Goodin requested an update regarding the Seven Oaks Dam. President Wilson commented that he was the keynote speaker at the San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce luncheon on April 26 There being no further verbal or written comments from the Directors, this section of the meeting was closed. Information only. SAN BERNARDINO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST FEATURING ASSEMBLY MEMBER JOE BACA JR., HYUNDAI PAVILION AT GLEN HELEN, SAN BERNARDINO, APRIL 22, 2005. INLAND COUNTIES WATER ASSOCIATION (ICWA) 2005 VENDOR'S FAIR, RIVERSIDE CONVENTION CENTER, RIVERSIDE, MAY 17, 2005. SAN BERNARDINO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 29 ANNUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT RECOGNITION DINNER, VALENCIA ROOM NATIONAL ORANGE SHOW, SAN BERNARDINO, MAY 19, 2005. SPECIAL DISTRICT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR, OLYMPIC VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, JUNE 2 -4, 2005. WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION BAY -DELTA TOUR, SACRAMENTO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, JUNE 15-17,2005. 4 Minutes: 04/26/05 CLOSED SESSION The Board entered into Closed Session at 2:39 p.m. as provided for in the California Open rr Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54956.9(c), to discuss the 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 2:45 p.m. The items listed on the Agenda were discussed in closed session with no reportable action being taken. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting on May 10, 2005. �I Robe Martin, Secretary Y.r eorge E. VNUalf, President Minutes: 04/26/05