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EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT August 28, 2007
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
Vice President Negrete called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Director Wilson led the
flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors Negrete, Goodin, Wilson
ABSENT: Le Vesque, Sturgeon
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial
Officer; Ron Buchwald, District Engineer; Eileen Bateman,
Executive Assistant; Gary Sturdivan, Safety & Regulatory Affairs
Coordinator; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Manager
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST (S): Charles Roberts (Highland Community News), Jo Mc Andrews
(Mc Andrews & Boyd), Jim Cimino (Cimino Realty), Mark
Vargas (Cordoba Corporation), Angel Alvarez, P.E. (Cordoba
Corporation)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M /S /C (Wilson- Goodin) that the August 28, 2007 agenda be approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Vice President Negrete declared the public participation section of the meeting open at
8:31 a.m.
There being no verbal or written comments the public participation section was closed.
APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 14, 2007
M/S /C (Wilson - Goodin) that the August 14, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes be
approved as submitted.
DISBURSEMENTS
M /S /C (Wilson- Goodin) that General Fund Disbursements #211588 through
#211749 were distributed during the period of August 15, 2007 through August 22, 2007
in the amount of $458,199.70 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended July
31, 2007 and August 3, 2007 in the amount(s) of $5,170.24 and $132,920.58 totaling
$596,290.52 be approved.
]HEADQUARTERS PROJECT REVIEW AND UPDATE
The General Manager stated that escrow has closed on the McDaniel's property located
at 3` & Sterling Avenue parcel #'s (1192- 241 - 01,1192 - 231 -01) and that the final closing
price was $6,773,149.00.
RESOLUTION 2007.17 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT ESTABLISHING AN
INVESTMENT POLICY FOR PUBLIC FUNDS
M/S /C (Wilson - Goodin) that Resolution 2007.17 be approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ACWA'S REGION 9
ELECTION BALLOT FOR THE 2008 -2009 TERM
M/S /C (Wilson- Goodin) that the Board concur with the Region 9 Nominating
Committee's recommended slate.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ACWA'S COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENT NOMINEES FOR THE 2008 -2009 TERM
No action taken.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CSDA'S COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENTS
No action taken.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CALIFORNIA
WATER PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM
The General Manager provided information regarding the California Water Public
Education Program; that the Governor is very involved with the program and has
approached ACWA for funding support; that they are looking for additional support in
order to fund the campaign and educate California consumers.
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Director Goodin requested that this item be referred to the Budget Committee for further
review.
No action taken.
]DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CITY OF SAN
1BERNARDINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REWARD FUND FOR METAL
THEFTS
Mr. Sturdivan provided information to the Board regarding metal thefts affecting the
Inland Empire and surrounding areas; that the San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce
has started a task force and reward fund to deal with this issue; that the City of San
Bernardino is looking for agencies to support the reward fund.
No action taken. This item has been referred to the Budget Committee for review
GENERAL MANAGER / STAFF REPORTS
The General Manager reported on the District's operations to date; that he and Ms
Hendricksen had met with two Lobbying firms last week and are awaiting proposals from
each of the firms to review with the Legislative Committee; that he is attending the San
Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District's weekly meetings regarding water
conservation and programs to educate consumers on water conservation; that a draft
notice regarding the proposed water /sewer rate increase is complete.
The Board has scheduled a Public Hearing for November 1, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
Information only.
CONSULTANT REPORTS
No reports at this time.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Yucaipa Ordinance Review (Ad -Hoc) — No report
Board Policy Update (Ad -Hoc) — No report
Labor Negotiations (Ad -Hoc) — No report
Headquarters Project (Ad -Hoc) — No report
General Manager's Contract (Ad -Hoc) — No report
Budget Committee (Standing) — No report
Director Goodin stated that the two guests attending the Board meeting today are from
the Cordoba Corporation, and that they have been asked to review the Headquarters
building plans. Information only.
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ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Wilson stated that he had met with Congressman Jerry Lewis last week.
Information only.
]LETTER FROM LE HAYES (GENERAL MANAGER OF BAKER
COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT) REGARDING LAFCO
.HIGHLAND CHAMBER MONTHLY LUNCHEON, ELK'S LODGE, SAN
BERNARDINO, AUGUST 28, 2007
VIP AND SPONSOR RECEPTION HOSTED BY 1 sT VALLEY CREDIT UNION,
SEPTEMBER 14, 2007
ASSOCIATION OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS
MEMBERSHIP MEETING HOSTED BY YUCAIPA VALLEY WATER
DISTRICT, YUCAIPA VALLEY REGIONAL WATER FILTRATION FACILITY
"CRYSTAL CREEK ", YUCAIPA, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION'S 38 ANNUAL
CONFERENCE & EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE, PORTOLA PLAZA HOTEL &
MONTEREY CONFERENCE CENTER, MONTEREY, OCTOBER 1-4,2007
WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION'S "CLIMATE CHANGE WATER
ADAPTATION SUMMIT ", DOUBLETREE HOTEL, SANTA MONICA,
OCTOBER 3, 2007
SAN BERNARDINO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 11 2007 BUSINESS
SYMPOSIUM ", FEATURING HUELL HOWSER NATIONAL ORANGE SHOW,
DAMUS BUILDING, NOVEMBER 2, 2007
ACWA'S 2007 FALL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION, INDIAN WELLS,
NOVEMBER 27-30,2007
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 9:05 a.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
Vice President Negrete declared that the meeting adjourn to regular session.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
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The Board returned to session at 10:36 a.m. The items listed on the agenda were
discussed in closed session with the no action being taken.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 10:37 a.m. until the next regularly scheduled Board
Meeting on September 11, 2007.
Kip E. Sturgeon, President
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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