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EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AUGUST 22, 1994
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Douglas. Gerald
Stoops led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon,
Douglas
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Sandra Shepherd,
Bd Secretary; Paul Dolter, Assistant District
Engineer; Alberta Hess, Auditor
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUESTS: Willard Kenley; George Schnarre; Mr. Line; Aaron
Hodgdon; Warner Hodgdon; Tom Owens,
Intercon; Sam Racadio, City of Highland; Mr.
Penoni
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The public participation section of the meeting was declared open at 5:30 p.m.
Mr. Kenley read a letter which addressed his interpretation of a report made by
Director Negrete at the August 8, 1994 meeting regarding actions taken at a recent
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District meeting. Mr. Kenley stated that
Director Negrete had proposed an increase in Directors fees and expenses. In reply
to this allegation Director Negrete stated that he had not asked for a raise in
Directors fees and expenses; that he had simply reported on actions taken by
another Board about Directors fees and expenses for other agencies. There being
no further verbal or written comments the public participation section of the
meeting was closed at 5:40 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 8, 1994 MEETING MINUTES
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the August 8, t994 minutes be approved as
submitted.
APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER
ACCOUNTS
The General Manager noted that customer at 7524 Sweetwater had paid his
account and should be removed from the lien list. The customer at 29055
Rosewood had paid a portion of his lien changing the amount due to $23.99.
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer
accounts be approved for processing with the exception noted by the General
Manager.
RESOLUTION 1994.196 ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF WATER
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FROM K-MART CORPORATION was presented
to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1994.196 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1994.250 ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF SEWERS
FROM K-MART CORPORATION was presented to the Board for approval.
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M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1994.250 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1994.251 RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT
WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 26026
9TH STREET was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1994.251 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1994.252 RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT
WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 26726
BRUCE was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1994.252 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1994.253 RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT
WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7118
BUCKEYE was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1994.253 be approved.
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lighffoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the General Fund Disbursements//156620 to
#156812 in the amount of $739,445.85 and Payroll Fund Disbursements #9799 to
#9844 in the amount of $45,174.30 totaling $784,620.15 be approved.
RESOLUTION 1994.248 - A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE FILLING
OF A VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS was presented to the
Board for approval.
M/S/C (Negrete-Lightfoo0 that Resolution 1994.248 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Director Stoops
RESOLUTION 1994.249 - A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR
GERALD STOOPS
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Sturgeon) that Resolution 1994.249 be approved as
presented.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Director Stoops
PRESENTATIONS
Sam Racadio, Manager, City of Highland presented a proclamation to Director
Stoops for his years of service with the District. President Douglas read a
proclamation from Congressman George Brown's office as well as a Resolution
from Supervisor Eaves office. The Board members again expressed their
appreciation to Director Stoops for his years of service to the community and the
Board. George Schnarre, a former board member, also expressed his appreciation
to Director Stoops for his assistance to Mr. Schnarre during his tenure on the
Board. Mr. Warner Hodgdon stated that Mr. Stoops has been a dedicated,
generous member of the public and has been an enrichment to all.
REQUEST FOR SIX MONTHS EXTENSION ON SALES AGREEMENT
WITH INTERCON FOR PATTON PROPERTY
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that the request for a six month extension on the
sales agreement with the Patton property be approved.
AMENDMENTS TO PROPERTY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
EVWD AND RANCHO SAN ANDREAS (CITY CREEK WATER
TREATMENT PLANT)
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Negrete) that the amendments to the property exchange
agreement be approved contingent upon the actual construction costs not exceeding
$100/foot for the relocation of the canal; that the Board President be authorized to
execute the amendment to the property exchange agreement on behalf of the
District.
APPROVAL OF LEASE BETWEEN EVWD AND RANCHO SAN
ANDREAS (CITY CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT) TO OBTAIN
CONTINUED ACCESS TO THE NORTH FORK CANAL
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Sturgeon) that the lease between EVWD and Rancho San
Andreas for continued access to the North Fork Canal be approved; that the Board
President be authorized to execute the lease on behalf of the District.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DIRECTORS FEES
AND EXPENSES FROM OTHER AGENCIES
A summary of Directors fees and expenses for other agencies was reviewed.
Information only.
AMENDMENTS TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT IN 1994
REQUIRING A DISTRICT TO REPORT REIMBURSEMENT OF
EXPENSES FOR EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Negrete) that staff be directed to have the District's
Auditors prepare this report for the annual audit beginning with the 1994-95 audit.
GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT
The General Manager reported on the proposed demolition of the house on the
Patton property.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Stoops thanked the Board and staff for all that has been done for him
during his tenure on the Board.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM WILLARD KENLEY
Correspondence from Willard Kenley was reviewed. Information only.
ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT POLITICS AND
POLICYMAKING SEMINAR, NOVEMBER 1-2, 1994, ARLINGTON, VA.
Information only.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into closed session at 6:20 p.m. as provided for in the California
Open meeting Law, Government Code Section 54954.5 to confer with Legal
Counsel regarding items listed on the agenda.
RETURN TO SESSION
The Board returned to session at 6:40 p.m. The following actions were taken in
closed session:
No actions were taken in closed session.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
GYenda Douglas, Pres~derfft~
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