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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - EVWD Board of Directors - 05/13/2008East Valley Water District 3654 HIGHLAND AVE., SUITE #12, HIGHLAND, CA REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 13, 2008 8:30 A.M. AGENDA -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- "In order to comply with legal requirements for posting of agenda, only those items filed with the District Secretary by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday prior to the following Tuesday meeting not requiring departmental investigation, will be considered by the Board of Directors ". ------------------------------------------------------------------ CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE:; OF ALLEGIANCE ------------------------------------------ -------------------- - - - - -- 1. Public Comments 2. Approval of Agenda CONSENT CALENDAR 3. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for April 22, 2008 4. Approval of Special Board Meeting Minutes for April 30, 2008 5. Resolution 2008.08 — A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the East Valley Water District accepting Dedication of Water Distribution System 6. Resolution 2008.09 — A Corporate Resolution to authorize the deletion and addition to the District's checking account 7. Resolution 2008.10 — A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the East Valley Water District Notice of Completion executed by the District for replacement of 5,650 lineal feet of North Fork Canal between Plunge Creek and Seven Oaks Dam located in the City of Highland 8. Accounts Payable Disbursements: Accounts Payable Checks 214466 through 214679 were distributed April 21, 2008 through May 5, 2008 in the amount of $1,611,615.85. Payroll Checks for :period ending April 25, 2008 and included checks and direct deposits, in the amount of $153,261.23. Total Disbursements for the period were $1,764,877.08 OLD BUSINESS 9. Headquarters Project Review and Update NEW B 10. Directors' fees and expenses for April 2008 11. Discussion and possible action regarding the Districts 2007 Water Quality Report 12. Discussion and possible action regarding the day and time when Board meetings are to be held 13. Discussion and possible action regarding bottled water donation request from the San Bernardino County Library for the Pre - opening and Grand opening of the Highland Sam J. Racadio Library and Environmental Learning Center 14. Claim for Damages for damages at 7473 Elmwood Road in the City of San Bernardino from Bertha Figueroa 15. Review and accept Financial Statement for the Period ended March 31, 2008 REPORTS 16. Investment Report for the Quarter ended March 31, 2008 17. General Manager /Staff Reports 18. Consultant Reports 19. Committee Reports: a. Labor Negotiations (Ad -Hoc) b. Budget (Standing) c. Legislative (Standing) d. Public Outreach (Standing) — Minutes for 03/28/08 e. Board Compensation (Ad -Hoc) 20. Oral comments from Board of Directors MEETI 21. Association of the San Bernardino County Special Districts membership meeting hosted by the Inland Empire Resource Conservation District, Shandin Hills Golf Course, May 19, 2008 2 CLOSE)) SESSIO 22. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR [Government Code Section 54956.8] Property: 22 +/- Acres of Vacant Land North of Third Street, East of Sterling Ave, South of S h Street San Bernardino County, State of California APN(s): 1192-241-01,1192-231-01 Party with whom the District will negotiate: IVDA Party who will be negotiating on behalf of the District: Robert Martin/Jim Cimino Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 23. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR [Government Code Section 54956.8] Property: 9.5 +/- Acres of Vacant Land State of California APN(s): 1191- 251 -02, 1191 - 251 -05 Party with whom the District will negotiate: IVDA Parry who will be negotiating on behalf of the District: Robert Martin/Jim Cimino Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS ADJOU -------------------------------------------------------------------- Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a), any request for a disability- related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, that is sought in order to participate in the above - agendized public meeting should be directed to the District's Administrative Manager at (909) 885 -4900 at least 72 hours prior to said meeting. -------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- Subject to approval EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING April 30, 2008 MINUTES President Goodin called the Special Meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Director Wilson led the flag salute. ROL CALL PRE Directors: Goodin, LeVesque, Sturgeon, Wilson ABSENT: None STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Ron Buchwald, District Engineer; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Manager; Eileen Bateman, Executive Assistant LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy GUEST(s): Arnim Belke, Ronald L. Coats, Alex Estrada, Trang Huynh, P.E., Diana Lovelace, Larry Malmberg, Pamela J. Miller, OD, FAAO, JD, James Morales Jr., Carmen M. Nevarez, Michael A. Perez, ChE, Sam J. Racadio, Michael Willhite, Duane Lovelace, Jo McAndrews, Elaine Martin, Charles Roberts (Highland Community News) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION President Goodin welcomed everyone to the meeting and had staff members introduce themselves. President Goodin declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 8:32 a.m. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROCESS AND PROCEDURES THAT THE BOARD WILL. USE TO MAKE THEIR APPOINTMENT President Goodin reviewed the recommended procedures for the appointment of the District's new Director. SPECIAL MEETING MNUTES: April 30, 2008 Legal Counsel stated that the California Water Code 35055 that was provided was not the correct Water Code for the District; that California Water Code 30500 is the correct Water Code for the District. PRESENTATIONS FROM CANDIDATES TO FILL BOARD VACANCY Mr. Steven L. Dondalski, CPESC requested by letter that his name be removed from the list of prospective candidates. Each candidate was given approximately five (5) minutes for his or her presentation Director Wilson stated that the District is fortunate to have so many interested individuals for this position and that it is going to be a difficult decision that they will have to make. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR President Goodin opened the floor for nominations. Director LeVesque nominated James Morales Jr. Vice President Wilson nominated Sam Racadio. President Goodin nominated Trang Huynh. President Goodin declared the nominations closed. President Goodin requested that each Director vote for one of the nominated candidates. Directors LeVesque and Sturgeon voted for James Morales Jr. Vice President Wilson voted for Sam Racadio. President Goodin voted for Trang Huynh. Director LeVesque was impressed with each of the candidate's qualifications but he is going to cast his vote for James Morales Jr. Vice President Wilson stated that he will continue to cast his vote for Sam Racadio. Director Sturgeon stated that he had taken notes on each candidate and he is casting his vote for James Morales Jr. President Goodin again requested that each Director vote for one of the nominated candidates. Directors LeVesque, Sturgeon and President Goodin voted for James Morales Jr. SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES: April 30, 2008 Director Wilson voted for Sam Racadio. After further discussion Vice President Wilson voted in favor of James Morales Jr. M /S /C (Wilson- Levesque) that James Morales Jr. be appointed to the Board of Directors of East Valley Water District. The Board took a five - minute break at 9:42 a.m. The Board returned to session at 9:46 a.m. OATH OF OFFICE The General Manager administered the Oath of Office to James Morales Jr. The meeting was adjourned at 9:49 a.m. Donald D. Goodin, President Robert E. Martin, Secretary SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES: April 30, 2008