HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 07/26/2006Approved Aueust 8, 2006
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING and PUBLIC HEARING JULY 26, 2006
MINUTES
President Sturgeon called the Special Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Director Lightfoot led the
flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Lightfoot, Negrete, Goodin, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial
Officer, Ron Buchwald, District Engineer; Justine Hendricksen,
Administrative Manager
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST(s): Charles Roberts (Highland Community News), Elaine Martin,
Jo McAndrews (McAndrews & Boyd)
President Sturgeon stated that item #3 is being deferred to a later date.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There being no verbal or written comments the public participation section was closed.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF WATER AND SEWER RATES AND
CHARGES
PRESIDENT STURGEON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING SECTION OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING OPEN AT 6:01 P.M.
The General Manager reviewed the proposed water /sewer rate increases with the Board.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The General Manager stated that he had received a call from Tony Sedano regarding the Public
Hearing; that Mr. Sedano is unable to attend the meeting but would like his comments conveyed
to the Board. Mr. Sedano strongly supports the proposed rate increases, and supports a modest
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rate increase each year if warranted. Mr. Sedano also stated he strongly supports the District's
Poster Contest Calendar Program.
Director Goodin asked if Mr. Sedano supports a specific rate increase or a general increase.
The General Manager stated that Mr. Sedano supports a general increase.
Director Lightfoot stated that he concurs with Mr. Sedano's comments regarding a modest rate
increase per year rather than waiting and having a large increase after a number of years.
Information only.
There being no further verbal or written comments the public participation section was
closed..
PRESIDENT STURGEON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING SECTION OF THE
MEETING CLOSED AT 6:12 P.M.
ORDINANCE 368 - ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR SEWER SERVICE
was presented to the Board for approval.
M /S /C (Wilson - Negrete) that Ordinance 368 be approved.
RESOLUTION 2006.13 — ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER
SERVICE was presented to the Board for approval.
M /S /C (Wilson - Negrete) that Resolution 2006.13 be approved.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
Kip E. Sturgeon, President
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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