HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 05/10/2005Approved May 24, 2005
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT MAY 10, 2005
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President Wilson. Director Lightfoot led
the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors Sturgeon, Lightfoot, Negrete, Goodin, Wilson
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Paul Dolter, District Engineer;
Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Justine Hendricksen,
Administrative Assistant
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST(s): Jo McAndrews, Charles Roberts (Highland Community News)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S /C (Sturgeon- Lightfoot) that the May 10, 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 April 26, 2005 BOARD MEETING MINUTES.
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that the April 26, 2005 Board Meeting Minutes be
approved as submitted.
RESOLUTION 2005.10 — NOTICE OF COMPLETION EXECUTED BY THE
DISTRICT FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW WATER MAINS (ARROYO VERDE)
IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that Resolution 2005.10 be approved.
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APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS.
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts
be approved for processing.
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M/S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that General Fund Disbursements #201470 through
201627 distributed during the period of April 28, 2005 through May 5, 2005 in the
amount of $906,238.55 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended April 29,
2005 in the amount of $95,251.50 totaling $1,001,490.05 be approved.
RESOLUTION 2005.11 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SETTING PROCEDURES AND
CHARGES FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COPY OF DISTRICT RECORDS was
presented to the Board for approval.
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that Resolution 2005.11 be approved.
RADON RULE/ PERCHLORATE RULE UPDATE
The General Manager stated that there was nothing new to report on the Radon Rule or
Perchlorate Rule. Information only.
DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS SITE UPDATE
The General Manager stated that there had been a few Civil Engineering issues with the
City of San Bernardino; that we are moving forward on the project. Information only.
Director Sturgeon provided information he received at the ACWA conference regarding
solar energy concepts for water agencies; he suggested the District research the possibility
of solar energy for the Headquarters Site.
Director Goodin concurred with Director Sturgeon and suggested that the companies who
offer solar energy options provide a presentation to the Board of Directors.
DIRECTORS FEES AND EXPENSES FOR APRIL 2005 were presented to the Board
for approval.
M/S /C ( Negrete- Sturgeon) that the Directors Fees and Expenses for April 2005 be
approved.
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CONSOLIDATION OF
GENERAL DISTRICT ELECTIONS WITH STATEWIDE GENERAL
ELECTIONS
No action taken.
REVIEW "2004" CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Goodin) that the "2004" Consumer Confidence Report be
accepted.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
The General Manager reported on the District's operations to date; that permanent street
paving on Highland and Victoria Avenue is nearly complete; that the Sterling Pipeline
project will start sometime in June; that the Well at Plant I 1 needed a new liner replaced
in the casing; that the Well at Plant 39 is currently under rehabilitation; that the Treatment
Plant is currently up and running and receiving water from Edison. Information only.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Sturgeon commented on the ACWA conference he attended; that he, President
Wilson and the General Manager had a meeting to discuss Commercial and Workers'
Compensation Insurance issues.
Director Lightfoot commented on the possibility of having two -year contracts with
outside contractors rather than one -year contracts.
ASSOCIATION OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEMBERSHIP MEETING HOSTED BY HESPERIA RECREATION & PARKS
DISTRICT, PERCY BAKKER COMMUNITY CENTER FOR SENIOR
ACTIVITIES IN HESPERIA, MAY 16, 2005. Information only.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 2:22 p.m. as provided for in the California Open
Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss the item(s) listed on the
agenda.
ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION
President Wilson declared that the meeting adjourn to regular session.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
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The Board returned to regular session at 2:53 p. m. The item(s) listed on the agenda were
discussed in closed session with no reportable action being taken.
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The meeting was adjourned at 2:53 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting
on May 24, 2005.
Ro ert E. Martin, Secretary
George E. ilson, resident
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