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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. 3 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