HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/24/2007Approved May 8, 2007
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT April 24, 2007
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
President Sturgeon called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. Director Le Vesque led the
flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Le Vesque, Negrete, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: Director: Goodin
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial
Officer; Ron Buchwald, District Engineer; Justine Hendricksen,
Administrative Manager
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST(s): Jo McAndrews (McAndrews & Boyd), Charles Roberts (Highland
Community News)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M /S /C (Negrete - Wilson) that the April 24, 2007 Agenda be approved as submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Sturgeon declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:03
p.m. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was
closed.
APPROVAL OF APRIL 10, 2007 BOARD MEETING MINUTES
M /S /C (Wilson - Negrete) that the April 10, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes be
approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF APRIL 16, 2007 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Minutes: 04/27/07
M /S /C (Wilson - Negrete) that the April 16, 2007 Special Board Meeting Minutes
be approved as submitted.
DISBURSEMENTS
M /S /C (Wilson - Negrete) that General Fund Disbursements 9210245 through
210388 distributed during the period of April 5, 2007 through April 18, 2007 in the
amount of $602,297.35 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended March 31,
2007 and April 13, 2007 in the amount of $3,949.66 and $140,377.99 totaling
$746,625.00 be approved.
HEADQUARTERS PROJECT REVIEW AND UPDATE
The General Manager stated that we are finalizing the site plans for the Headquarters
Project; that there are a number of fueling station alternatives that need to be considered
by the Board; that escrow is moving forward and that the District is working on the
avigation easement.
President Sturgeon requested that the Headquarters Project Committee review the fueling
station alternatives.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DIRECTORS'
COMPENSATION
Director Wilson stated that the Board Policy Committee is proposing an increase to the
Directors per meeting fee; and that they are requesting staff to schedule a Public Hearing
to discuss this item.
It was determined that a Public Hearing will be held on May 22, 2007 in conjunction with
the regularly scheduled Board Meeting. No action taken.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM THE
RIVERSIDE NATIONAL CEMETERY FOR 100 CASES OF BOTTLED WATER
The Board was unable to accommodate this request. No action taken.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM THE
CITY OF HIGHLAND TO PLACE A NOTE ON THE WATER BILLS THAT
WILL REMIND RESIDENTS OF THE CITY THAT ALL FIREWORKS ARE
ILLEGAL IN HIGHLAND
The Public Outreach Committee will review this item. No action taken.
RESOLUTION 2007.08 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT APPROVING AWARD OF SOLE
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SOURCE CONTRACTS TO ROQUET PAVING, INC., FOR CERTAIN STREET
PAVING PROJECTS
The General Manager provided an overview of the Resolution and Contract with Roquet
Paving to the Board; that he recommends approval of the Resolution.
M /S /C (Wilson - Negrete) that Resolution 2007.08 be approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE 2007 BUDGET
WORKSHOP
The Board has scheduled a Budget Workshop / Special Meeting for May 30, 2007 at 9:00
a.m.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2007 were
presented to the Board for review.
Mr. Tompkins reviewed the Financial Statements with the Board.
M /S /C (Wilson -Le Vesque) that the Financial Statements for the period ended
March 31, 2007 be accepted.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE WATER
EDUCATION FOUNDATION'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR FUTURE
WATER LEADERS
No action taken.
INVESTMENT REPORT FOR QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2007
Mr. Tompkins reviewed the Investment Report with the Board.
GENERAL MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
The General Manager reported on the District's operations to date; that he is concerned
with the property located at the corner of Highland and Palm, as it looks as if the owner is
going to build a complex at that location. President Sturgeon suggested that the Real
Estate Committee review this item. The General Manager also reported that the
Perchlorate Pipeline Project (Phase I) is now complete, and that the job came in below the
Engineers estimate; and that the crews did an amazing job and he offers his appreciation
to everyone involved.
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CONSULTANT REPORTS
Ms McAndrews stated that UCR is excited at the prospect of working with the District on
a demonstration project.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
No reports at this time.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Negrete welcomed the newly appointed Matt Le Vesque to the Board.
Director Le Vesque offered his appreciation to the Board for his appointment to the East
Valley Water District Board of Directors.
President Sturgeon stated that he has spoken to a reporter from the Sun Telegram
regarding the appointment of Director Le Vesque.
There being no further verbal or written comments from the Directors, this section of the
meeting was closed. Information only.
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THE SAN BERNARDINO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU — GRAND
OPENING CELEBRATION OF THE NEW CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTER,
SAN BERNARDINO, MAY 17, 2007
THE BOARD TOOK A FIVE - MINUTE BREAK AT 2:50 P.M.
THE BOARD RETURNED TO SESSION AT 2:57 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 2:57 p.m. as provided for in the California Open
Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54956.9(c), to discuss the item(s) listed on the
Agenda.
ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION
President Sturgeon declared that the meeting adjourn to regular session.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
The Board returned to session at 3:12 p.m. The item(s) listed on the Agenda were
discussed in closed session with no reportable action being taken.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 3:13 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting
on May 8, 2007.
Kip E. Sturgeon, President
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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