HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 05/22/2007Approved June 12, 2007
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT May 22, 2007
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
President Sturgeon called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. Sergeant Major Guenther
Griebau led the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Goodin, Le Vesque, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: Director: Negrete
STAFF: Ron Buchwald, District Engineer; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial
Officer; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Manager
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST(s): Ronald Coats, Jo McAndrews (Mc Andrews & Boyd), Jim Cimino
(Cimino Realty), Sergeant Major Guenther Griebau, Charles Roberts
(Highland Community News)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Sturgeon declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:02
p.m.
Sergeant Major Griebau voiced his concern regarding the Board's decision to deny his
bottled water request for the Riverside Cemetery. He stated that the Cemetery has no
boundaries and would like the Board to reconsider his request.
Director Wilson suggested that Mr. Griebau contact water agencies in the Riverside area
for bottled water donations.
President Sturgeon requested that this item be brought back to the Board for
reconsideration at the next Board Meeting on June 12, 2007.
There being no further written or verbal comments, the public participation section was
closed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M /S /C (Goodin -Le Vesque) that the May 22, 2007 agenda be approved as
submitted.
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DISBURSEMENTS
M /S /C (Wilson- Goodin) that General Fund Disbursements 9210566 through
210732 distributed during the period of May 8, 2007 through May 16, 2007 in the amount
of $510,185.89 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended April 30, 2007 and
May 11, 2007 in the amount of $3,279.88 and $128,924.45 totaling $642,390.22 be
approved.
APPROVAL OF MAY 8, 2007 BOARD MEETING MINUTES
M /S /C (Wilson- Goodin) that the May 8, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes be approved
as submitted.
APPROVAL OF MAY 14, 2007 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES
M /S /C (Wilson- Goodin) that the May 14, 2007 Special Board Meeting Minutes be
approved as submitted.
HEADQUARTERS PROJECT REVIEW AND UPDATE
No report at this time.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING BOTTLED WATER
DONATION REQUEST FROM ROBERT KINTNER (JUNIOR UNIVERSITY)
Director Goodin stated that the District has a new policy regarding bottled water
donations; that the District has supported Junior University in the past and sees no valid
reason to deny the request.
M /S /C (Goodin - Wilson) that the bottled water donation request form Robert
Kintner (Junior University) be approved based on availability.
DIRECTOR WILSON
VOTED YES
DIRECTOR GOODIN
VOTED YES
DIRECTOR LE VESQUE
VOTED YES
DIRECTOR STURGEON
VOTED NO
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE HIGHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 4 TH OF
JULY PARADE
President Sturgeon asked if the Public Outreach Committee had reviewed this item.
M /S /C (Wilson- Goodin) that the District participate in the Highland Chamber of
Commerce's 4 th of July Parade.
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REVIEW AND ACCEPT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED APRIL 30, 2007
Mr. Tompkins reviewed the Financial Statements with the Board.
M /S /C (Wilson -Le Vesque) that the Financial Statements for the period ended
April 30, 2007 be accepted.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIAL DISTRICT RISK MANAGEMENT
AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
Director Le Vesque made a motion to approve the amendments to the Special District
Risk Management Authority Joint Powers Agreement.
Director Wilson suggested that this item be referred to the Insurance Committee for
review.
Director Le Vesque rescinded his motion. This item has been referred to the Insurance
Committee for further review and recommendations.
PUBLIC HEARING
President Sturgeon declared the Public Hearing open at 2:29 p.m.
President Sturgeon declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:29
p.m.
There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed.
President Sturgeon declared the Public Hearing closed at 2:30 p.m.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ORDINANCE NO.
2007.12 — ORDINANCE OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SETTING
COMPENSATION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Wilson suggested that the City of San Bernardino Water Department and the City
of Colton not be used in the survey results. Director Wilson also stated that he had
contacted Eastern Municipal Water District and Mojave Water District for their Director's
compensation fees.
M/S (Goodin - Wilson) that Ordinance No. 2007.12 be approved.
DIRECTOR GOODIN VOTED YES
DIRECTOR WILSON VOTED YES
DIRECTOR STURGEON VOTED NO
DIRECTOR LE VESQUE VOTED NO
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The motion did not carry.
GENERAL MANAGER / STAFF REPORTS
Ms. Hendricksen stated that a Santa Ana River and Facilities tour has been scheduled for
June 8, 2007. Information Only.
CONSULTANTS REPORTS
Ms Mc Andrews reported that the Solar Cup Boat Races were held at Lake Skinner on
May 18 -20, 2007. Ms Mc Andrews stated that San Gorgonio High School did not qualify
for Saturday's competition but the students had a wonderful time and that the teachers and
parents were very proud of all the hard work accomplished and look forward to next
year's event.
President Sturgeon offered his appreciation to Ms Mc Andrews for her organization
efforts throughout the Solar Cup event.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Yucaipa Ordinance Review — No report
• Real Estate — No report
• Public Outreach — No report
• MOU/Labor Negotiations — No report
• Headquarters Project — No report
• Legislative — No report
• Insurance Renewal — No report
• Purchasing Procedures — No report
• Exempt Personnel — No report
• Board Policy Update — No report
• Tribal Negotiations — No report
Director Wilson stated that he and Director Le Vesque attended the Water Resources
Institute Presidential Luncheon and Award Ceremony. Director Wilson accepted an
award on behalf of East Valley Water District at the ceremony.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Le Vesque reported that he had met with a representative from the San Manuel
Band of Mission Indians and that the Tribe would like to improve communications with
East Valley Water District.
There being no further verbal or written comments from the Directors, this section of the
meeting was closed.
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WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION BAY -DELTA TOUR, SACRAMENTO
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, JUNE 6-8,2007. Information only.
CITY OF HIGHLAND CHAMBER BREAKFAST, SAN MANUEL INDIAN
BINGO & CASINO, JUNE 12, 2007. Information only.
THE WESTERN COALITION OF ARID STATES' (WESTCAS) SUMMER
CONFERENCE, HYATT ISLANDIA HOTEL, SAN DIEGO, JUNE 20 -22, 2007.
The Board requested that this item be placed on the next agenda.
INLAND COUNTIES WATER ASSOCIATION 5 TH ANNUAL GOLF
TOURNAMENT, SIERRA LAKES GOLF CLUB, FONTANA, JULY 6, 2007.
Information only.
THE BOARD TOOK A FIVE - MINUTE BREAK AT 2:47 P.M.
THE BOARD RETURNED TO REGULAR SESSION AT 2:58 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 2:59 p.m. as provided for in the California Open
Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss the items listed on the
Agenda.
DIRECTOR GOODIN LEFT AT 3:48 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 4:04 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 4:04 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting
on June 12, 2007.
Kip E. Sturgeon, President
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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