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
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"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 ".
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE:; OF ALLEGIANCE
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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