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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 08/23/2005r ARproved S tember 13 2005 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT August 23, 2005 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President Wilson. Director Goodin led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors Lightfoot, Negrete, Goodin, Sturgeon, Wilson ABSENT: None STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Paul Dolter, District Engineer; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Ron Buchwald, Assistant District Engineer; Eileen Bateman, Executive Assistant LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy GUEST (S): Jo McAndrews, Susan Longville (CSUSB WRI), Jim Cimino r -- (Cimino Realty) i APPROVAL OF AGENDA The General Manager noted that the Financial Statements were listed in the consent Calendar and that in the future they will be listed as New Business. M/S /C (Goodin - Sturgeon) that the August 23, 2005 Agenda be approved with the changes noted. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION President Wilson declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:04 p.m. There being no verbal or written comments the public participation section was closed. APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 9, 2005 M/S /C (Goodin - Lightfoot) that the August 9, 2005 Board Meeting Minutes be approved as submitted. I APPROVAL OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES AND PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 10, 2005 M/S /C (Goodin - Lightfoot) that the August 10, 2005 Special Board Meeting and Public Hearing Minutes be approved as submitted. RESOLUTION 2005.19 — NOTICE OF COMPLETION EXECUTED BY THE DISTRICT FOR PUMP AND VAULT WORK AT PLANT 130 IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, was presented to the Board for approval. M/S /C (Goodin - Lightfoot) that Resolution 2005.19 be approved as submitted. RESOLUTION 2005.21 — NOTICE OF COMPLETION EXECUTED BY THE DISTRICT FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR RECOATING OF TANK #1 AND 02 AT PLANT 39 was presented to the Board for approval. M/S /C (Goodin - Lightfoot) that Resolution 2005.21 be approved as submitted. APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AND GARDNER CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT, INC. TO SUBDIVIDE AND DEVELOP CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, WHICH WILL CONSIST OF NINE (9) DWELLING UNITS LOCATED ON BASELINE WEST OF VALARIA DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO IDENTIFIED AS TRACT 17590. THE DISTRICT TO PROVIDE DOMESTIC WATER AND SEWER SERVICE TO THE PROPERTY, WHICH IS WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT. M/S /C (Goodin - Lightfoot) that the Development Agreement between East Valley Water District and Gardner Construction and Development, Inc be approved as submitted. REVIEW AND ACCEPT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2005. M/S /C (Goodin - Lightfoot) that the Financial Statements for period ended June 30, 2005 be accepted. DISBURSEMENTS M/S /C (Goodin - Lightfoot) that General Fund Disbursements #202747 through #202927 were distributed during the period of August 4, 2005 through August 17, 2005 in the amount of $493,144.97 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended August 5, 2005 and July 31, 2005 in the amount(s) of $113,952.07 and $2,838.02 totaling $609,935.06 be approved. J 2 Board Minutes August 23, 2005 r^ RADON/PERCHLORATE RULE UPDATE I I The General Manager stated that there was nothing new to report on the Radon Rule or Perchlorate Rule. DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS REVIEW AND SITE UPDATE The General Manager stated that the District is in the Plan Check stage with the City of San Bernardino. Information Only. REQUEST FROM STEVE KOBERNIK TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' AT THE AUGUST 23, 2005 BOARD MEETING REGARDING OWNER/TENANT AGREEMENT POLICY The request from Steve Kobemik will be deferred to the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting on September 13, 2005. FOUNDING MEMBER APPRECIATION PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, GENERAL MANAGER AND EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT FROM SUSAN LONGVILLE (WATER RESOURCES INSTITUTE). Susan Longville of the Water Resources Institute presented the East Valley Water District with a plaque in appreciation of Founding Members of the Water Resources Institute. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SCHEDULING A DISTRICT FACILITIES AND EDISON TOUR IN 2005. No action taken, information only. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ACWA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT NOMINEES FOR THE 2006 -2007 TERM. M/S /C (Sturgeon- Negrete) to submit the necessary papers to appoint Robert Martin, George "Skip" Wilson, and Kip Sturgeon for members of ACWA Committees. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SELECTION OF A REPRESENTATIVE FROM EVWD TO CAST A VOTE ON BEHALF OF THE DISTRICT FOR THE CHAIR, VICE CHAIRM AND NOMINEES FOR BOARD REPRESENTATIVES FOR ACWA REGION 9. M/S /C (Negrete- Lightfoot) the Board President George E. "Skip" Wilson will cast a vote on behalf of the East Valley Water District. I Board Minutes August 23, 2005 OFFICIAL BALLOT FOR THE CSDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2005 ELECTION. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION. I M/S /C (Wilson- Sturgeon) to officially vote for incumbent Jim Acosta, Ventura Regional Sanitary District for CSDA Board of Directors. REQUEST FROM GENERAL MANAGER FOR BUY -BACK OF VACATION TIME. It was discussed that in the future to place any requests for buy -back of vacation time in the Consent Calendar portion of the Agenda. M/S /C (Sturgeon - Negrete) that the request be approved. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT The General Manager reported on the District's operation to date; that the District is moving forward with the Sterling Avenue Pipeline Project; that the City of Highland will be widening 5 Street, east of the cross town freeway; that Well #40 is showing levels of Uranium and the District is looking into treatment options to remove the Uranium; that the Water Conservation District issues will be discussed at the LAFCO meeting on September 21, 2005 SEVEN OAKS DAM WATER QUALITY UPDATE The General Manager reported on the progress to date and stated that a letter will be sent to Congressman Lewis to clarify the Districts' position. ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director Goodin stated that a Remembrance of 9/11 Ceremony will be conducted on September 9, 2005 at 8:30 at the old Base Terminal. Information Only. CALIFORNIA- NEVADA SECTION, AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION SUMMER EDUCATIONAL SYPOSIUM, EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL, SAN LUIS OBISPO. Information Only. FOURTH ANNUAL "WATER FOR PEOPLE" GOLF TOURNAMENT, SHANDIN HILLS GOLF CLUB, 3380 LITTLE MOUNTAIN DRIVE, SAN BERNARDINO, SEPTEMBER 16, 2005. Information Only. 4 Board Minutes August 23, 2005 HIGHLAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT, SAN BERNARDINO GOLF CLUB, OCTOBER 20, 2005. Information Only. CLOSED SESSION The Board entered into Closed Session at 2:45 p.m. as provided for in the California Open Meeting Law, Goverment 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 3:06 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 3:06 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled Board r^ Meeting on September 13, 2005. zjkz George E. Wilson, President ,r. A A r m r I i E Board Minutes August 23, 2005