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EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
JANUARY 8, 2008
President Goodin called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. Director Wilson led the flag
salute.
PRESENT: Directors Goodin, Le Vesque, Wilson
ABSENT: Negrete, Sturgeon
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Ron Buchwald, District Engineer;
Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Justine Hendricksen,
Administrative Manager
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST(): Jo McAndrews (McAndrews & Boyd), Charles Roberts (Highland
Community News), Paula Kasprzyk (Highland Community News)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S /C (Wilson -Le Vesque) that the January 8, 2008 agenda be approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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.
APPROVAL, OF DECEMBER 11, 2007 BOARD MEETING MINUTES
M/S /C (Le Vesque- Wilson) that the December 11, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes
be approved as submitted.
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DISBURSEMENTS
M/S /C (Wilson- Goodin) that General Fund Disbursements #212907 through
213186 were distributed December 12, 2007 through January 2, 2008 in the amount of
$1,755,876.08 and payroll checks for period ending November 30, 2007, December 7,
2007 and December 21, 2007 and included checks and direct deposits, in the amount of
$4,949.02, $136,543.27 and $154,010.36. Total disbursements for the period were
$2,051,378.73 be approved.
HEADQUARTERS PROJECT REVIEW AND UPDATE
No reports at this time.
DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES FOR DECEMBER 2007, were presented to
the Board for approval.
M/S /C (Wilson -Le Vesque) that the Director's fees and expenses for December
2007 be approved as submitted.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING EAST VALLEY WATER
DISTRICT'S SOLAR CUP BOAT RACES
The General Manager provided an update to the Board regarding the Solar Cup Boat
Races; that the District is not able to participate in Metropolitan Water District's event this
year; that the District could hold an event with co- support from local water agencies and
that the event could be held at the Yucaipa Regional Park. The General Manager also
stated that he would bring additional information to the Board at a later date regarding
sponsorship opportunities.
M/S /C (Wilson -Le Vesque) that the District pursue a Solar Cup Boat Race and
notify local water agencies for participation in the event; and to seek sponsorship
opportunities.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LEGISLATIVE
LOBBYING EFFORTS IN SACRAMENTO FOR THE CMUA CONFERENCE
AND REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS
The Board President stated that a number of issues should be discussed with our
representatives including perchlorate remediation, grant funding and the State Water
Project. The General Manager will prepare a document regarding the District's
background, projects we are requesting support on and that the District supports the
Governors recent efforts relating to the State Water Project. No action taken.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING WRI'S AWARDS
BANQUET AND LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN WATER RESOURCES
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AWARD, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO, CHUCK
OBERSHAW DINING ROOM JANUARY 19, 2008
President Goodin and Vice President Wilson would like to attend this event. No action
taken.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
The General Manager reported on the District's operations to date; that the project at well
107 is moving; forward and that the treatment units have been installed; that we are
opening bids this Friday for the 6 Street well project.
Mr. Tompkins stated that he will be holding informational sessions regarding the Flexible
Spending Account provisions starting next week with an effective date of February 1,
2008. Information only.
CONSULTANT REPORTS
No reports at this time.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Laior Negotiations (Ad -Hoc) no report.
b) Headquarters Project (Ad -Hoc) Draft minutes for December 19, 2006.
c) Pudic Outreach (Standing) no report.
iii d) Budget (Standing) no report.
e) Legislative (Standing) no report.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Vice President Wilson stated that he attended the recent WRI breakfast and that a number
of items discussed related to the Peripheral Canal.
President Goodin welcomed Paula Kasprzyk to the Board meeting and wished everyone a
Happy New Year. President Goodin also thanked the Board for their confidence in
electing him Board President and that he will discuss the 2008 - committee assignments
with each Board member at a later date. Information only.
LETTER TO THE DISTRICT FROM ROBERT A. DELOACH, GENERAL
MANAGER, CUCAMONGA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Information only.
HIGHLAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL COMMUNITY
AWARDS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS INSTALLATION DINNER, THE
CASTAWAY RESTAURANT, JANUARY 10, 2008
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CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into closed session at 9:16 a.m. as provided for in the California Open
Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss the item listed on the
agenda.
ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
The Board returned to regular session at 9:20 a.m. The item listed on the agenda was
discussed in closed session with no action being taken.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 a.m. until the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting
on January 22, 2008.
Donald D. Goodin, Board President
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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