HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 08/22/2006App roved September 12, 2006
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT August 22, 2006
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
President Sturgeon called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Director Goodin 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), Melissa Karper
(EVWD), Gary Sturdivan (EVWD), Raymond Roybal (EVWD),
Michael Woodring (EVWD)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M /S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that the August 22, 2006 Agenda be approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Sturgeon declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:01
p.m.
President Sturgeon introduced District employees Melissa Karper, Raymond Roybal and
Michael Woodring.
There being no further verbal or written comments the public participation section was
closed.
APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 8, 2006
M /S /C (Wilson - Negrete) that the August 8, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes be
approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAST VALLEY
WATER DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF HIGHLAND TO DEVELOP CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY WHICH WILL CONSIST OF A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION YARD, LOCATED ON CENTRAL AVENUE IN THE CITY OF
HIGHLAND, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, was
presented to the Board for approval.
M /S /C (Wilson - Negrete) that the Improvement agreement between East Valley
Water District and the City of Highland be approved as submitted.
DISBURSEMENTS
M /S /C (Wilson - Negrete) that General Fund Disbursements 4207374 through
#207585 were distributed during the period of August 9, 2006 through August 17, 2006
in the amount of $1,022,166.94 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended
July 31, 2006 and August 4, 2006 in the amount(s) of $4,193.50 and $139,498.37 totaling
$1,165,858.81 be approved.
HEADQUARTERS PROJECT REVIEW AND UPDATE
No reports at this time.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE REGIONAL
WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD 2006 TRIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE
WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLAN OF THE SANTA ANA RIVER BASIN
The General Manager summarized the triennial review with the Board; he commented
that every three years the Bunker Hill Basin is reviewed; that a group of agencies are
going to collectively work with the Regional Water Quality Control Board to update the
stream designations within the Bunker Hill Basin; that the initial cost per agency could
range from $10K -20K; the General Manager recommends that the District join this
collective effort with the Bunker Hill Basin group and work with the Regional Water
Quality Control Board to update the stream designations within the Bunker Hill Basin,
and that the cost to the District not exceed $20K.
Director Goodin would like to know who will be the representative for East Valley Water
District.
The General Manager stated that he would be representing East Valley Water District and
Tim Moore would represent all of the agencies involved.
M /S /C (Wilson - Negrete) that the District join the Bunker Hill Basin group and
work with the Regional Water Quality Control Board to update the stream designations
within the Bunker Hill Basin and that the initial cost to the District not exceed $20K.
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ADOPTION OF A
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION (CE) FOR CONDUCT OF A GEOTECHNICAL
INVESTIGATION ON THE DISTRICT'S GREENSPOT PROPERTY LOCATED
NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE SEVEN OAKS DAM
Mr. Buchwald gave a brief summary of the project; that the City of Highland is in the
process of realigning Greenspot Road; that CDM has done an investigational report and
had a few minor concerns regarding the project.
Director Negrete would like to know how close the spreading grounds are in relation to
the District's property.
M/S /C ( Negrete- Wilson) that the Board adopt a Categorical Exemption (CE) for
conduct of a geotechnical investigation on the District's Greenspot property located near
the entrance to the Seven Oaks Dam and approve the Notice of Exemption to be filed
with the San Bernardino City Clerk of the Board.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM
THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TO INCLUDE AN INSERT
IN EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT'S MONTHLY BILLING STATEMENTS
The Board reviewed the request from the Department of Behavioral Health; that there is
not enough information to make a decision at this time.
No action taken.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE STATE WATER
RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD ORDER NO. 2006 - 003 -DWQ STATEWIDE
GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SANITARY SEWER
SYSTEMS
The General Manager reviewed the proposed regulations and requirements for sewer
overflows and general waste discharge; that the District will be required to comply with
the program by November of 2006. The General Manager also stated that the program
would require a comprehensive analysis of the District's current waste system.
Director Goodin would like to know if the District could seek Legislative relief for the
program.
President Sturgeon requested that this item be referred to the Legislative Committee.
No action taken.
GENERAL MANAGER / STAFF REPORTS
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The General Manager reported on the District's operations to date; that the District will
be participating in the City of Highland's "Discover Highland Night" on September 9,
2006, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.; that ACWA Region 9 will be holding a Membership
meeting on September 7, 2006, from 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m., at Eastern Municipal Water
District to discuss the "Bighorn Decision's Implications "; that the District's Water
Quality Conference is approaching quickly and to please notify Ms. Hendricksen for
room reservations.
Mr. Tompkins stated that the District is receiving daily registrations for the Conference;
and that the District's yearly audit is currently underway. Information only.
CONSULTANT REPORTS
No reports at this time.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
No reports at this time.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Goodin stated that a Remembrance Ceremony for 9/11 will be held on
September 11, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. at the San Bernardino Airport. Information Only.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 2:43 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.
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 3:43 p.m. The items listed on the Agenda were
discussed in closed session with the following action being taken:
With respect to item 15 — The Board instructed staff with a 3 -2 vote (Directors Sturgeon
and Goodin voted no) to move forward with the District Headquarters Project located on
Highland Avenue, and to continue easement and property negotiations and reject any
other discussions regarding the sale of the District's 10 acre parcel.
With respect to item 16 - No reportable action taken.
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ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 3:44 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled Board
Meeting on September 12, 2006.
Kip E. Sturgeon, President
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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