HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/30/2008Ap proved M 13, 2008
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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.
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PRESENT: Directors: Goodin, LeVesque, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial
Officer; Ron Buchwald, District Engineer; Justine Hendricksen,
I�o�tu 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
u klo new Director.
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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.
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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.
Robert E. Marti , Secretary
Donald D. Goodin, President
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