HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/11/2006Approve April 25, 2006
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EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT April 11, 2006
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
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The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President Sturgeon. Jo McAndrews led the
flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Lightfoot, Negrete, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: Directors: Goodin
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial
Officer; Ron Buchwald, Assistant District Engineer; Gary Sturdivan,
Safety & Regulatory; Eileen Bateman, Executive Assistant
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST (S): Jo McAndrews (McAndrews & Boyd), Charles Roberts (Highland
Community News)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M /S /C (Lightfoot - Wilson) that the April 11, 2006 Agenda be approved as submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Sturgeon declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:02 p.m.
There being no verbal or written comments the public participation section was closed.
APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR MARCH 28, 2006
M. /S /C (Wilson - Negrete) that the March 28, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes be approved
as submitted.
APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAST VALLEY
WATER DISTRICT AND TOLL LAND XXIII, L.P. TO DEVELOP CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRIC T CONSISTING OF
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 1210 - 381 -01, 297 - 011 -06, 297 - 011 -14 AND 297 -001-
19 IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AND IS GENERALLY IDENTIFIED AS TRACT 16914
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M /S /C (Wilson - Negrete) that the Development Agreement between East Valley Water
District and Toll Land XXIII L.P. be approved as submitted.
DISBURSEMENTS
M /S /C (Wilson - Negrete) that General Fund Disbursements 9205688 through 9205872
were distributed during the period of March 27, 2006 through April 6, 2006, in the amount of
$913,472.88 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended March 31, 2006 in the
amount of $115,374.67 totaling $1,028,847.55 be approved.
DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS REVIEW AND SITE UPDATE
The General Manager updated the Board on the Headquarters Project; that we are waiting for
one final approval. Information only.
DISCUSSION REGARDING LAFCO's 2919 - SERVICE REVIEW AND SPHERE OF
INFLUENCE UPDATE FOR THE SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
M /S /C (Wilson- Lightfoot) that the Board maintain its position to not get involved with
the Sphere of Influence Update for the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District
process.
DIRECTOR GOODIN ARRIVED AT 2:03 P.M.
DIRECTORS' FEES AND EXPENSES FOR MARCH 2006
M/S /C (Wilson - Negrete) that the Directors' Fees and Expenses for March 2006 be
approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING HIGHLAND AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FLAG BANNER SPONSORSHIP
The Board advised the General Manager to sponsor 6 banners from the Highland Area
Chamber of Commerce.
GENERAL MANAGER / STAFF REPORTS
The General Manager stated that he received information for a Meeting on April 13, 200 in
Ontario, California regarding water bonds and other issues; that Cal State San Bernardino
WRI is holding a Perchlorate Seminar, April 21, 2006 and is holding a reception for its 40'
Anniversary; that the new well project located on San Francisco Street is moving forward
with minimal complaints of the noise; that Gary Sturdivan would give an update regarding
Northfork.
Gary Sturdivan commented on the FEMA Grant for repairs to North Fork Canal to date.
The Chief Financial Officer stated that over 1100 customers are now using the e -care payment
center and that we now have a Computer Server Back -up in the event of a disaster.
No President Sturgeon stated that he had a chance to meet some of the contractors that the
District uses and is very pleased with the quality of work and people; that we now have a
Purchasing Committee (Ad -hoc) which consists of Director Goodin, Director Lightfoot;
Robert Martin, and Brian Tompkins.
CONSULTANTS REPORTS
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Jo McAndrews stated that the posters for the 2007 Poster Contest are displayed for review and
that this year's theme is The Water Cycle.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Negrete inquired about the Harvest Festival.
Jo McAndrews responded that it went very well with the Search and Rescue Team and that it
was very well organized; President Sturgeon stated that we had a good location this year.
Director Goodin reviewed comments and notes from the Public Outreach meeting which was
held on April 17, 2006. Information Only.
ASSOCIATION OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS
MEMBERSHIP MEETING HOSTED BY NOLTE & ASSOCIATES, ETIWANDA
GARDENS IN ETIWANDA, APRIL 17, 2006.
CENTRAL VALLEY WATER TOUR PRESENTED BY THE WATER EDUCATION
FOUNDATION, SACRAMENTO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, APRIL 26-28,2006
SPECIAL DISTRICT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT INSTITUTE
ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR, BAHIA RESORT HOTEL, MISSION BAY, SAN
DIEGO, JUNE 1-2,2006
CLOSEI) SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 2:50 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.
DIRECTOR NEGRETE LEFT THE MEETING AT 2:51 P.M.
ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION
President Sturgeon declared that the meeting adjourn to regular session.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
The Board returned to session at 3:05 p.m. The items listed on the Agenda were discussed in
closed session with no reportable action
Director Negrete asked about the Project on Baseline and Sterling Avenue
The General Manager stated that there have been a number of issues causing delay; that pipe
will soon be installed in the casing subject to additional rain delays.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 3:08 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting on
April 25, 2006.
Kip E. Sturgeon, President
obert E. Martin, Secretary