HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 09/26/2006Approved October 24. 2006
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
President Sturgeon called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Director Wilson led the flag
salute,
PRESENT: Directors Goodin, Lightfoot, Negrete, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial
Officer; Ron Buchwald, Assistant District Engineer; Justine
Hendricksen, Administrative Manager
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST(s): Jo McAndrews, Gary Sturdivan (EVWD), Tony Sedano, Charles
Roberts (Highland Community News), Sheila Boyd (EVWD), Gary
Scavone (EVWD)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that the September 26, 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 welcomed the guests attending the Board Meeting.
Mr. Sedano commended the District for its excellent public relations and the District's
superb poster /calendar program. Mr. Sedano also stated that he concurs with the Board's
decision to increase the District's water and sewer charges.
There being no further written or verbal comments, the public participation section was
closed.
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APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 BOARD MEETING MINUTES
M /S /C (Wilson- Lightfoot) that the September 12, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes be
approved as submitted.
RESOLUTION 2006.18 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF COMPLETION EXECUTED
BY THE DISTRICT FOR DRILLING OF WELL 132 -5 AT PLAN 132 LOCATED AT
7479 SAN FRANCISCO STREET (APR: 192- 351 -28- 0000), TRACT 1794, LOTS 2,3
& 4) IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S /C (Wilson- Lightfoot) that Resolution 2006.18 be approved.
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S /C (Wilson- Lightfoot) that General Fund Disbursements #207853 through
208028 distributed during the period of September 13, 2006 through September 20, 2006 in
the amount of $898,930.19 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended August 31,
2006 and September 15, 2006 in the amount of $4,193.50 and $140,833.55 totaling
$1,912,274.22 be approved.
RESOLUTION 2006.17 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A FIFTH
AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE SPECIAL DISTRICT RISK
MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY'S PROPERTY AND LIABILITY PROGRAM, was
presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/ (Goodin - Wilson) that Resolution 2006.17 be approved.
Director Wilson reviewed the Insurance Committee's recommendation to approve the
Special District Risk Management Authority proposals.
Director Goodin requested that the Board reconsider the action taken at the September 12,
2006 :Board meeting regarding the appointment of Arroyo Insurance Services as the Broker
of record for the District. Director Goodin also requested that the Board review the terms and
conditions for retaining Arroyo Insurance Services as the District's Broker of Record.
Director Goodin amended his motion.
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M/S /C (Goodin - Wilson) that Resolution 2006.17 be approved, and to authorize the
execution agreement with Special District Risk Management Authority, and to clarify the
Board's decision to appoint Arroyo Insurance Services as the District' Broker of Record.
REVIEW AND ACCEPT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR PERIOD ENDED JULY
31, 2006
Mr. Tompkins reviewed the Financial Statements with the Board.
M /S /C (Lightfoot - Wilson) that the Financial Statements for period ended July 31,
2006 be accepted.
GENERAL MANAGER / STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Tompkins reviewed the District's upcoming Water Quality/Regulatory Conference with
the Board.
Mr. Buchwald stated that the Sterling Pipeline Project is moving forward.
CON REPORTS
Ms McAndrews relayed information regarding current Sponsorships for the Water
Quality /Regulatory Conference, and that the District's 2007 calendars will be completed,
delivered and available for the Conference.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
No reports at this time.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Wilson offered his appreciation to Jo McAndrews for the work she has done
preparing for the Water Quality/Regulatory Conference.
Director Goodin stated that he had attended the San Bernardino's Valley Municipal Water
District's Advisory Meeting and that the City of Redlands discussed issues regarding the
Seven Oaks Dam; that he was also impressed with the innovative ideas regarding recycled
water programs presented by Yucaipa Valley Water District.
President Sturgeon relayed compliments he received regarding employee Gary Sturdivan and
the District's lead role as it relates to the Emergency Response Network of the Inland Empire
Program (ERNIE)
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LETTER OF APPRECIATION TO THE DISTRICT FROM THE KIWANIS CLUB
OF HIGHLAND, FOR THE DISTRICT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE SECOND
ANNUAL CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW. Information only.
SAN BERNARDINO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "BUSINESS AFTER
HOURS", PARRA CONSTRUCTION, 357 WEST 2 ND STREET, SAN BERNARDINO,
SEPTEMBER 28, 2006. Information only.
HIGHLAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "CELEBRATION 100 YEARS OF
SERVICE" CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION DINNER, THE CASTAWAY
RESTAURANT, 670 KENDALL DRIVE, SAN BERNARDINO, OCTOBER 5, 2006.
Information only.
"SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TOUR" SPONSORED BY THE WATER EDUCATION
FOUNDATION, ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, OCTOBER 25 -27, 2006.
Information only.
The Board took a five - minute break at 2:46 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 2:53 p.m. as provided for in the California Open
Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss the item 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 regular session at 3:14 p.m. The item listed on the Agenda was
discussed in closed session with no reportable action being taken.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 3:14 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting on
October 24, 2006.
Kip E. Sturgeon, President
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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