HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 11/01/2007Approved November 27, 2007
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING and PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 1, 2007
MINUTES
President Sturgeon called the Special Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. William Brunick led the flag
salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Goodin, Le Vesque, Negrete, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial
Officer, Ron Buchwald, District Engineer; Eileen Bateman,
Executive Assistant; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Manager
LEGAL COUNSEL: William Brunick
GUEST(s): Kathy Burke, Vernice Chapman, Betty Belle Smith, Thomas Grant,
Phil Colter, Lorelei Sveum, Tony Mejia
PUIILIC 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 THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING SECTION OF
THE SPECIAL MEETING OPEN AT 6:01 P.M.
The General Manager provided a detailed power -point presentation regarding the proposed
water /sewer rate increases with the Board. The power -point presentation reviewed specific and
general information relating to the proposed rate increase as follows:
• Existing and proposed water rates
• Existing and proposed residential and commercial sewer rates
• Existing and proposed meter charges
• Review of the current budget
• Major budget and capital projects
• Revenue sources
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• Regulatory mandates and regulatory costs (perchlorate rule, nitrate, uranium, PCE)
• Surface water treatment plant
O Wastewater collection system regulation (sewer overflow)
o Wastewater discharge requirements
to Budget analysis
o Average household water /sewer bills
to The cost per 100 gallons of water is 0.016
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A member of citizens spoke regarding the proposed rate increases.
The General Manager stated that the District had received sixty -two (62) letters of protest
regarding the rate increase.
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 6:37 P.M.
ORDINANCE NO. 370 - ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR SEWER
SERVICE, was presented to the Board for approval.
M /S /C (Wilson -Le Vesque) that Ordinance 370 be approved.
Directors Le Vesque, Negrete, Sturgeon, Wilson voted Yes
Director Goodin voted No
RESOLUTION 2007.26 — ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER
SERVICE, was presented to the Board for approval.
M /S /C (Wilson -Le Vesque) that Resolution 2007.26 be approved.
Directors Le Vesque, Negrete, Sturgeon, Wilson voted Yes
Director Goodin voted No
In 01111100
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Kip E. Sturgeon, President
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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