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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 06/28/1993 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING JUNE 28, 1993 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Lightfoot. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Directors Disch, Stoops, Sturgeon, Douglas, Lighffoot ABSENT: None STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Sandra Shepherd, Bd Secretary; Alberta Hess, Auditor/Controller; Paul Dolter, Assistant Dist. Engineer LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy GUESTS: Jim Schlahta, Willard Kenley, Tom Owens, John Stubblefield PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The public participation section of the meeting was declared open at 5:31 p.m. Mr. Kenley addressed the Board regarding Directors fees. He felt that the Directors should not receive any fees at all. He also stated that he was glad to see that the notice of "no water rate increase" was contained on the bills. Mr. Schlahta addressed the Board regarding the Board meeting minutes. Mr. Schlahta feels that the minutes do not contain enough information. He also addressed the Directors fees and expenses for the ACWA Conference in Tahoe. There being no further public comments the public participation was closed at 5:37 p.m. APPROVAL OF JUNE 14, 1993 MINUTES Director Disch noted that under Public Participation it should read "Mr. Jim Schlahta read a clipping from the newspaper in which several ideas...." M/S/C (Stoops-Sturgeon) that the June 14, 1993 minutes be approved as corrected. ! LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS Mr. Ralph Vieth was removed from the lien list for later discussion. M/S/C (Stoops-Sturgeon) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts be approved for processing with the exception of Ralph Vieth. RESOLUTION 1993.134 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1185 MARSHALL was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Stoops-Sturgeon) that Resolution 1993.134 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Sturgeon, Douglas, Lightfoot NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1993.135 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6748 ELMWOODwas presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Stoops-Sturgeon) that Resolution 1993.135 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Sturgeon, Douglas, Lightfoot NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1993.136 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6802 DEL ROSAwas presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Stoops-Sturgeon) that Resolution 1993.136 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Sturgeon, Douglas, Lightfoot NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1993.137 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1079 BARTONwas presented to the Board for approval. ,--,, M/S/C (Stoops-Sturgeon) that Resolution 1993.137 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Sturgeon, Douglas, Lightfoot NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1993.138 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 26598 WARDwas presented to the Board for approval. M/SIC (Stoops-Sturgeon) that Resolution 1993.138 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Sturgeon, Douglas, Lightfoot NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1993.139 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 25870 UNION was presented to the Board for approval. M/SIC (Stoops-Sturgeon) that Resolution 1993.139 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Sturgeon, Douglas, Lightfoot NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1993.140 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 24807 5TH STREET was presented to the Board for approval. M/SIC (Stoops-Sturgeon) that Resolution 1993.140 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Sturgeon, Douglas, Lightfoot NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1993.141 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2473 BONITA was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Stoops-Sturgeon) that Resolution 1993.141 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Sturgeon, Douglas, Lightfoot NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1993.142 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7509 VICTORIA was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Stoops-Sturgeon) that Resolution 1993.142 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Sturgeon, Douglas, Lighffoot NOES: None ABSENT: None DISBURSEMENTS M/S/C (Stoops-Sturgeon) that the General Fund Disbursements #151632 to #151812 in the amount of $325,424.56 and Payroll Fund Disbursements #8021 to #8067 in the amount of $45,979.10 totaling $371,403.66 be approved. DIRECTORS FEES AND EXPENSES Directors fees and expenses were discussed at length. M/S/C (Stoops-Douglas) that the past Board policy of orally stating fees and expenses for each Director be reinstated; that Directors fees and expenses be placed on the agenda; that these fees and expenses be read into the minutes of the first meeting 4 JUN 2 8 1993 of each month. M/S/(Stoops-Sturgeon) that the maximum allowable expense for each Director be placed at $4,000 per fiscal year. ,..,, M/SIC (Disch-Sturgeon) that the motion be amended to place a maximum allowable expense of $3,000 per Director each year effective with the 1993/94 fiscal year. M/SIC (Sturgeon-Stoops) that no alcoholic beverages will be purchased by the District. CORRESPONDENCE FROM INLAND VALLEY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY REQUESTING THE AIR FORCE TRANSFER THE NORTON AIR FORCE BASE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM TO IVDA Correspondence from Inland Valley Development Agency requesting the Air Force transfer the NAFB water and sewer system to IVDA was reviewed. No action was taken. Information only. NOTICE OF SUBROGATION INTEREST AND LIEN - PHILIP BREAULT M/S/C (Stoops-Douglas) that the Notice of Subrogation and Lien for Philip Breault be denied and referred to District Legal Counsel and Insurance Carrier. SHORT TERM LEASE - PATTON PROPERTY A short term lease between East Valley Water District and Victoria Development Company for the Patton property was reviewed at length. M/S/C (Stoops-Sturgeon) that the lease be conditionally approved in concept subject to final approval by the Board and legal counsel. Director Disch voted no. CORRESPONDENCE FROM MR. RALPH VlETH Correspondence from Mr. Ralph Vieth regarding his sewer account and a lien that is to be placed on his account was reviewed. M/S/C (Sturgeon-Disch) that Mr. Vieth be placed back on the lien list. CITY CREEK WATER COMPANY The Board discussed selling the City Creek Water Company land. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the District proceed with an independent appraisal of the City Creek land and follow the procedures outlined in the memorandum dated June 8, 1993 from Legal Counsel. PRESIDENT LIGHTFOOT LEFT AT 6:34 P.M. - VICE PRESIDENT DOUGLAS ASSUMED THE CHAIR REPORTS The General Manager reported on District operations to date. ORAL COMMENTS FROM DIRECTORS Director Stoops indicated that he would be on vacation August 16-28. Director Sturgeon discussed incoming correspondence from District customers. Several Board members felt that all correspondence should be answered. Director Sturgeon requested that all incoming correspondence from customers be passed on to the Board; that each letter be answered; that the Board President's signature should be on each letter. EXECUTIVE SESSION M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the Board move into executive session at 6:53 p.m. to discuss the copper corrosion lawsuit and personnel as provided for in the California Open Meeting Law, Government Code Sections 54956.6a and 54956.b. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION M/SIC (Sturgeon-Disch) that the Board return to regular session at 7:11 p.m. ADJOURN M/S/C (Sturgeon-Disch) that the meeting adjourn at 7:25 p.m. .~.~.~.~~.~_ Glenn Lightfoot, President N Sandra Shepherd, Secretary