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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 01/30/2008A nuroved February 12, 2008 1 6401 1 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SPECIAL MIEETING JANUARY 30, 2008 MINUTES iioo U President Goodin called the Special Meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. Director Sturgeon led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors: Goodin, Le Vesque, Sturgeon, Wilson ABSENT: Directors: Negrete STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Ron Buchwald, District Engineer; Fred Stafford, Production Superintendent; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Manager LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy GUEST(s): Charles Roberts (Highland Community News), Dick Corneille (CDM), Sava Nedic (CDM), Steven Wolosoff (CDM) ]PUBLIC PARTICIPATION President Goodin declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 8:31 a.m. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE REQUEST OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT'S PERCHLORATE ]PROJECT The Gen(;ral manger stated that he had met with the Legislative Committee to discuss funding opportunities for East Valley Water's perchlorate project; and during his recent trip to Washington D.C. he had met with representatives from Congressman Lewis and Senator Feinstein's office regarding the District's perchlorate project. President Goodin stated that he does not have all of the specific details for the perchlorate ubw project and has some concerns regarding that. President Goodin also requested discretion Special Meeting Minutes: 01/30/08 when planning trips to Washington D.C. and to utilize ACWA and our Federal Lobbyist when appropriate. M/S /C (Le Vesque- Sturgeon) that the Board authorize the General Manager to proceed and file appropriation requests to support the District's perchlorate project. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT'S WATER MASTER PLAN The General Manager stated that the District's Water Master Plan is a planning document regarding the District's future growth, and needs for future resources. The Plan provides an implementation strategy to meet future water demands. Representatives from CDM provided a power -point presentation regarding the proposed water master plan, which included detailed information regarding water demand, water supply sources, water system evaluation, facilities plans, and capital improvement plans. M/S /C (Le Vesque - Wilson) that the board approve East Valley Water District's Water Master Plan. The Board also requested that staff bring this item to the board for review every five years. Mr. Tompkins would like to know what affect the water master plan will have on the sewer master plan. „ The General Manager stated that the sewer master plan would be reviewed soon. President Goodin stated that the presentation was very comprehensive, informative and that the staff at CDM was well prepared. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m. Donald D. Goodin, President j Robert E. Ma", Secretary 2 Special Meeting Minutes: 01/30/08