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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 06/28/2005Approved July 12, 2005 aw EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 28, 2005 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President Wilson. Director Negrete led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors Lightfoot, Negrete, Goodin, and Wilson ABSENT: Director Sturgeon STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Assistant; Ron Buchwald, Assistant District Engineer LEGAL COUNSEL: None `1 GUEST(s): Jo McAndrews, Charles Roberts (Highland Community News), Jim Cimino (Cimino Realty), Larry Libeu (SBVWCD), Glenda Douglas (SBVWCD), Manny Aranda (SBVWCD), Arnold Wright (SBVWCD), Melody Henriques- McDonald (SBVWCD), Cheryl Tubbs (SBVWCD), Paul Pinckney (Croyden Risk Consultants) APPROVAL OF AGENDA fto M/S /C (Lightfoot- Goodin) that the June 28, 2005 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 JUNE 14, 2005 BOARD MEETING MINUTES M/S /C (Lightfoot- Goodin) that the June 14, 2005 Board Meeting Minutes be approved as submitted. Minutes: 07/28/05 Director Negrete abstained from the vote. RESOLUTION 2005.12 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITHIN TRACT 16607 IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, was presented to the Board for approval. M/S /C (Lightfoot- Goodin) that Resolution 2005.12 be approved. RESOLUTION 2005.13 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF SEWERS WITHIN TRACT 16607 IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, was presented to the Board for approval. M/S /C (Lightfoot- Goodin) that Resolution 2005.13 be approved. RESOLUTION 2005.14 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO RECORD CERTIFICATES OF LIEN FOR UNPAID CHARGES, was presented to the Board for approval. M/S /C (Lightfoot- Goodin) that Resolution 2005.14 be approved. APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AND MARQUEZ INVESTMENTS TO SUBDIVIDE AND DEVELOP CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WHICH WILL CONSIST OF TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS LOCATED AT THE WEST END OF 20 STREET, WEST OF ORANGE STREET, IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND. THE DISTRICT TO PROVIDE DOMESTIC SEWER SERVICE TO THE PROPERTY, WHICH IS WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT, was presented to the Board. M/S /C (Lightfoot- Goodin) that the Development Agreement between East Valley Water District and Marquez Investments to subdivide and develop certain real property which will consist of two (2) dwelling units located at the west end of 20 Street, West of Orange Street, in the City of Highland be approved. APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS The General Manager stated that the charges identified by Account Number(s) 1120291- 01, 1210593 -18, 1620082 -00 had been paid and should be removed from the lien list. M/S /C (Lightfoot- Goodin) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts be approved for processing with the exceptions as noted by the General Manager. 2 Minutes: 07/28/05 DISBURSEMENTS M/S /C (Lightfoot- Goodin) that General Fund Disbursements #202071 through aw #202244 distributed during the period of June 9, 2005 through June 22, 2005 in the amount of $609,695.37 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended June 10, 2005 and May 31, 2005 in the amount(s) of $126,180.86 and $6,670.40 totaling $742,546.63 be approved. RADON/PERCHLORATE RULE UPDATE The General Manager stated there was nothing new to report on the Radon Rule or Perchlorate Rule. DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS REVIEW AND SITE UPDATE The General Manager stated that final plans should be submitted to the City of San Bernardino in July. Information Only. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LAFCO 2919 — SERVICE REVIEW AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATE FOR THE SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT. The General Manager updated the Board regarding LAFCO 2919 Service Review and r Sphere of Influence Update for the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District; that LAFCO will review comment letters for their hearing in August; that there are five options the District may possibly consider regarding this matter. Mr. Libeu updated the Board on his position regarding LAFCO 2919; that the management of the Water Basin should continue as is; that we should continue to work as a team. Ms. Tubbs updated the Board regarding LAFCO's 2919 Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update for the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District; that there will be a hearing in August regarding this issue; that the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District is in opposition of LAFCO 2919 and does not believe it is in the best interest to consolidate at this time; that they are in currently in final negotiations with San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District and Western Municipal Water District; that the Conservation District never intended to export water and will stay within the East end of the Basin. Ms Henriques- McDonald commented on the LAFCO 2919 Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update for the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District. Mr. Wright would like the District to support the San Bernardino Valley Water %no Conservation District's position on this issue. 3 Minutes: 07/28/05 Ms Douglas would like the District to support the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District's position on this issue. Director Lightfoot commented that he would not support any changes as proposed in LAFCO 2919. Director Goodin will support the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District's position on this issue, and does not see a compelling need for change at this time. Director Negrete commented on the good relationship the District has with the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District and does not support an changes at this time. President Wilson supports the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District's opposition to LAFCO 2919 and requests the General Manger to draft a letter regarding the Board's position. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION RENEWAL PACKAGE. The General Manager updated the Board on the Workers' Compensation Renewal Package Proposals; that he recommends renewal with Sander A. Kessler & Associates, Inc. �-- M/S /C (Goodin - Negrete) that the District's Workers' Compensation Renewal Package Proposal from Sander A. Kessler & Associates be renewed and approved. REVIEW AND ACCEPT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR PERIOD ENDED MAY 31, 2005. M/S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that the Financial Statements for period ended May 31, 2005 be accepted. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CONSULTING CONTRACT FOR THE DISTRICT'S INSURANCE RENEWAL MANAGEMENT PROJECT WITH CROYDON RISK CONSULTANTS, was presented to the Board. The Board President introduced Mr. Paul Pinckney from Croydon Risk Consultants. Mr. Pinckney provided the Board with an overview of his proposal package regarding the District's Insurance Renewal Management Project; that he will be reviewing the District's current Insurance policies and will manage the process with insurance carriers and brokers. 4 Minutes: 07/28/05 M/S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that the Consulting Contract for the District's Insurance Renewal Management Project ( "Package Policy" Renewal Project Segment Only, not to exceed 12,000) with Croydon Risk Consultants be approved. so GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT The General Manager reported on the District's operations to date; that the District received a notice from ACWA (Association of California Water Agencies) soliciting nominations for Regional Board Member Positions, the deadline to submit nominations is Friday July 1, 2005; that a rate hearing needs to be scheduled; that the current earthquake has caused damage to the North -Fork Flume; that Southern California Edison is currently not operational due to the earthquake; that the District now purchasing water from San Bernardino Municipal Water District. The Board set a tentative date for July 20, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. for the Rate Hearing. ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS No Comments CLOSED SESSION The Board entered into Closed Session at 3:08 p.m. as provided for in the California Open ar Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss the items listed on the Agenda. Director Goodin left the meeting at 3:08 p.m. ow 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 3:22 p.m. The items listed on the Agenda were discussed in closed session with the following action being taken: With respect to Item #18 —No reportable action taken. With respect to Item # 19 — No reportable action taken. With respect to Item #20 — The Board by a unanimous vote (Director Sturgeon and Goodin absent) authorized the General Manager and General Counsel to enter into negotiations on subject property and to retain Jim Cimino to assist in negotiations. Minutes: 07/28/05 ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 3:22 p.m. ✓' , / Robe E. artin, Secretary George . "Skip" Wilson, President Minutes: 07/28/05