HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 06/12/1995Approved 6/26/95
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 12, 1995
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Douglas. Glenda
Douglas led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Directors Goodin, Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
ABSENT: Director Lightfoot
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Paul Dolter,
Assistant Dist. Engineer, Alberta Hess, Auditor/
Controller, Mary Wallace, Admin. Assistant
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUESTS: Warner Hodgdon, Aaron Hodgdon
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The public participation section of the meeting was declared open at 5:31 p.m.
There being no verbal or written comments the public participation section of the
meeting was closed at 5:32 p.m.
APPROVAL OF May 22, 1995 MEETING MINUTES
Director Negrete noted that the date of the AWWA Annual Conference (listed on
Page 2) was shown as June 18-22, 19195 and should be changed to June 18-22,
1995.
1WS/C (Negrete-Smrgeon) that the May 22, 1995 minutes be approved with
corrections as noted.
APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER
ACCOUNTS
The General Manager noted that the customer at 6759 Dwight Way had paid the
account and should be removed from the lien list; that the customer at 3041
Mountain Top Dr. had made a payment arrangement and should be removed from
the lien list.
M/S/C (Negrete-Sturgeon) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer
accounts be approved for processing with the exceptions noted by the General
Manager.
RESOLUTIONS 1995.149 thru 1995.152 RELEASE OF LIENS FOR
DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS were presented to the
Board for approval.
M/S/C (Negrete-Sturgeon) that Resolutions 1995.149 thru 1995.152 be
approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Negrete, Goodin, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Lightfoot
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (Negrete-Sturgeon) that the General Fund Disbursements #159868 to
#160094 in the amount of $592,599.42 and Payroll Fund Disbursements #518 to
#612 in the amount of $97,836.30 totaling $690,435.72 be approved.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF EHR WELL SITE AT GREENSPOT ROAD
AND CHURCH STREET
The General Manager explained the exceptions and exclusions presented on the title
insurance policy from Chicago Title and the impacts to the wellsite.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that the District proceed with recordation of
Resolution 1995.142 (ACCEPTANCE OF CORPORATION GRANT DEED
FROM EHR ) approved by Board action at the May 22, 1995 meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE EVWD/RSA LAND
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
A letter signed by Warner W. Hodgdon was submitted to the Board along with
supportive documentation which included a modification of the Time Schedule of
Events and Memorandum of Understanding for approval of the amendment to the
EVWD/RSA Property Exchange Agreement.
M/S/C (Negrete-Goodin) that the Property Exchange Agreement Amendment
be approved.
APPROVAL OF 1995/96 BUDGET AND STAFFING PROPOSAL
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that the 1995/96 budget be approved as presented;
that the General Manager be authorized to increase the staffing level from 47 to 49
positions.
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APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS FEES AND EXPENSES FOR MAY 1995
The following Directors fees and expenses for May 1995 were presented for
approval: Director Goodin: $500.00; Director Negrete: $1027.00; Director
Sturgeon: $400.00; Director Douglas: $1273.00. The General Manager read
Director Lightfoot's fees in his absence for a total of $606.00.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that the Directors fees and expenses be approved
as submitted.
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO PROPOSED LEGISLATION
REGARDING DISSOLUTION OF WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
The General Manager recommended opposition to the proposed legislation and
requested approval to oppose any bill which might be submitted.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Goodin) that the General Manager be authorized to submit
written opposition to any legislation dealing with the dissolution of Water
Conservation Districts.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION REFUND (Policy Year 1993-94)
A proposal to distribute a portion of the District's worker's compensation dividend
to the EVWD employees as a safety incentive was presented to the Board.
M/S/C (Negrete-Sturgeon) that one-half of the dividend check be distributed
among the eligible employees in accordance with their job classification.
RESOLUTION 1995.153 - ESTABLISHING AN EMERGENCY RESERVE
ACCOUNT FOR THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that an emergency reserve account for the East
Valley Water District be established.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Negrete, Goodin, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Lightfoot
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR MARCH 1995
The financial statement for March 1995 was reviewed. Information only.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
The General Manager reported on District operations to date. The Board was
reminded of the public heatings scheduled in conjunction with the regular Board
meeting on June 26, 1995 at the City of Highland's Council Chambers to discuss the
proposed fluoride variance and lowering of sewer rates; that the renovation and
repairs have been accomplished at District Plant No.39 and recoating is now in
progress; that District crews were replacing the 12" pipeline at Abbey Way and
Greenspot Road. Information only.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Negrete commented on his recent tour of the City Creek Treatment Plant
project and expressed his satisfaction with its progress. Information only.
Director Sturgeon asked if a reply had been sent to Douglas Leth in response to the
letter Mr. Leth had sent to the Directors. Information only.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM CITY OF HIGHLAND
Correspondence from the City of Highland Redevelopment Agency regarding a
proposed mmendment to the Highland Redevelopment Project Plan was reviewed.
Information only.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into closed session at 7:01 p.m. as provided for in the California
Open Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54956.9 to confer with legal counsel
regarding items listed on the Agenda.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
The Board returned to session at 7:12 p.m.. Direction was given to legal counsel to
coordinate with the District's attorneys of record an appropriate response to
Plaintiff's motion for leave to file an amended complaint.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Glenda Douglas, Preside~
Robert E. Martin, Secretary