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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/22/2008Ap proved M:ay 27, 2008 4410 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT April 22, 2008 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES tu::gJ The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by President Goodin. Director Sturgeon led the flag salute. PRESENT: 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): Jo McAndrews (McAndrews & Boyd); Scipio Ibarra (EVWD); Bob Reeb; Diana Lovelace; Trang Huynh APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/S /C (Wilson - Sturgeon) that the April 22, 2008 agenda be approved as submitted. . wo PUBLIC PARTICIPATION President Goodin welcomed Trang Huynh and Diana Lovelace to the meeting and declared the public )articipation section of the meeting open at 8:31 a.m. There being no verbal or written comments the public participation section was closed. The General Manager introduced "Scipio" Ibarra to the members of the Board and the public as the Districts' new Associate Engineer. APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 8 M /S /C (Sturgeon - Wilson) that the April 8, 2008 Board Meeting Minutes be approved as submitted. DISBURSEMENTS M/3 /C (Sturgeon- Wilson) that General Fund Disbursements #214299 through #214465 which were distributed during the period of April 8, 2008, through April 16, 2008, in (Minutes 4/22/2008) etb 1 the amount of $423,233.37 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended March 31, 2008 and April 11, 2008 and included checks and direct deposits, in the amount of $3,102.86 and $153,734.69, totaling $1,785,500.81 be approved. HEADQUARTERS PROJECT REVIEW AND UPDATE The General Manager reported on the Headquarters project to date; that he, President Goodin and Vice President Wilson had a meeting with Mayor Morris; that the Mayor expressed interest in the status and features of the headquarters project. Vice President Wilson stated that the Mayor was also impressed with the progress of the District's Headquarters project. President Goodin stated that the Mayor was impressed with the Districts' addition to 3` Street. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LAFCO'S SPECIAL DISTRICTS ELECTION FOR REGULAR AND ALTERNATE LAFCO MEMBER M/S /C (Wilson/Le Vesque) to vote for Kimberly Cox. M/S /C (Wilson/Le Vesque) to adopt the Special District Member Selection process by mail as outlined in Government Code Section 56332(c)(1). DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SCHEDULING A NORTH FORK, SANTA ANA RIVER AND DIVERSION DAM TOUR The Board scheduled the tour for Wednesday, May 28, 2008. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND UPDATES PRESENTED BY BOB REEB FOR THE 2007/2008 SESSION Mr. Reeb provided a presentation regarding Legislative issues and updates; he reviewed current and upcoming Bills issued by the State of California. M/S /C (Wilson- LeVesque) that the Board support Mr. Reeb's recommendations for positions on the Bills discussed and move forward with his lobbying efforts. GENERAL MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS The General Manager stated that the information regarding the San Bernardino Water Conference needs to be reviewed by the Public Outreach Committee; that the Board Vacancy submittal deadline is 5 pm on Wednesday, April 23, 2008; that the Special Board Meeting for the appointment process is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 8:30 am; that he attended the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District and the City of San Bernardino Water Department meeting regarding a Reclaimed Water Master Plan. (Minutes 4/22/2008) etb 2 Mr. Tompkins distributed a copy of the Financial Statements ending March 31, 2008 for review. Information only. k mW CONSUL'rANT REPORTS Jo McAndrews stated that the Cincinnati AWWA Conference was beneficial for the District's upcoming Water Quality Conference; that sponsors and speakers were contacted; that the Search and Rescue and Yucaipa Citizens patrol are volunteering for the District's Solar Challenge on June 5 - 6 that the Conservation Garden at Cal State San Bernardino was very successful. COMMITTEE REPORTS Vice President Wilson stated that the Labor Negotiations were reviewed; that the Budget committee is looking forward to reviewing the new budget for the District; that the Legislative Committee will focus on issues that were discussed with the Districts' lobbying firm; that the Public Outreach committee will look for opportunities to stay involved with the community; that the Board Compensation committee will recommend an increase to adjust the compensation amount to $175 per meeting with the regular limitations listed in the Board Compensation Resolution; that it will be included in the next agenda. Director Levesque stated he would like to see the District look into the cost of an even year election; that the budget committee should improve and review the budget before presenting 41 10 to the Board. ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director Sturgeon stated that the County property tax sales are coming up; that it would be an opportunity for the District to look into if property is needed for the future. Director LeVesque stated that the next 2008/2009 Budget for the District would be very tight. President Goodin stated that he attended the Special Districts meeting and enjoyed the presentation by Nolte & Associates; that it was very informative in the area of bidding process. LETTER FROM SENATOR BOB DUTTON TO MR. RUFUS HOWELL, CHIEF DIVISION OF DRINKING WATER & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT'S PROPOSITION 50 GRANT APPLICATIONS Information only. CSDA'S SPECIAL DISTRICT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, SAN DIEGO COUNTY �nU FARM BUREAU, APRIL 25, 2008 (Minutes 4/22/2008) etb 3 WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION "BAY -DELTA TOUR ", SACRAMENTO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, JUNE 4 - 6, 2008 THE BOARD TOOK A FIVE - MINUTE BREAK AT 9:57AM THE BOARD ENTERED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 10:05 AM CLOSED SESSION The Board entered into Closed Session at 10:10 a.m. as provided in the California Open Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss those items listed on the agenda. ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION President Goodin declared that the meeting adjourn to regular session. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS The Board returned to regular session at 10:15 a.m. The items listed on the agenda were discussed in closed session with no reportable action being taken. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m. until the next Regular Board Meeting on May 13, 2008 Robert E. Martin, ecretary Donald D. Goodin, resident u.� (Minutes 4/22/2008) etb 4