HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 03/28/1994 Approved 4/11/94
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MARCH 28, 1994
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Douglas. Director
Negrete led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Directors Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
ABSENT: Directors Stoops & Lightfoot
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Sandra Shepherd,
Bd Secretary; Alberta Hess, Auditor/Controller
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUESTS: Willard Kenley, Richard Walker, Robert W. Long,
Dave Wesling
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The public participation section of the meeting was declared open at 5:30 p.m. Mr.
Wesling was present to discuss his sewer bill. Mr. Wesling felt that since he did
not occupy the property at 7505 Olive Tree Lane from December 15, 1993 to
January 15, 1994 that the sewer charge should be waived. Staff will contact Mr.
Wesling and discuss this with him. Mr. Long, Mr. Walker and Mr. Kenley were
present to discuss items on the agenda. Mr. Kenley presented the Board President
with a letter requesting information. There being no further public comments or
written comments the public participation section of the meeting was closed.
APPROVAL OF MARCH 14, 1994 MEETING MINUTES
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that the March 14, 1994 minutes be approved as
submitted.
APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER
ACCOUNTS
The General Manager noted that customers at 5311 Elm Avenue, 26244 23rd
Street, 25792 26th Street, 29541 Belt Lane, 7034 Grove Avenue, 3005 Indian
Canyon, 7495 Lillian Lane, 26826 14th Street had paid his account and should be
removed from the lien list. It was also requested that the customer at 2541
Amanda be removed from the list for further investigation.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer
accounts be approved for processing with exceptions noted by the General
Manager.
RESOLUTION 1994.59 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3434
FERNDALE was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.59 be approved for
processing.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Directors Stoops, Lightfoot
RESOLUTION 1994.60 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5539 ELM
AVENUE was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.60 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Directors Stoops, Lightfoot
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RESOLUTION 1994.61 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 26350 21ST
STREET was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.61 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Directors Stoops, Negrete
RESOLUTION 1994.62 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 25378
PALOMA was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.62 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Directors Stoops, Lighffoot
RESOLUTION 1994.63 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7841
ELMWOOD was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.63 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Directors Stoops, Lightfoot
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RESOLUTION 1994.64 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7986
SUNNYSIDE was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.64 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Directors Stoops, Lightfoot
RESOLUTION 1994.65 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7986
SUNNYSIDE was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.65 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Directors Stoops, Lightfoot
RESOLUTION 1994.66 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7524
SWEETWATER was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.66 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Directors Stoops, Lightfoot
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RESOLUTION 1994.67 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7191 VINE
STREET was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.67 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Directors Stoops, Lightfoot
RESOLUTION 1994.68 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6823 ORANGE
was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Smrgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.68 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Directors Stoops, Lightfoot
APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AGREEMENT WITH
LAW PLUMBING
M/S/C (Smrgeon-Negrete) that the annual independent contractors
agreement with Law Plumbing be approved; that the Board President be authorized
to execute the agreement on behalf of the District.
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (Smrgeon-Negrete) that the General Fund Disbursements #154793 to
#154958 in the amount of $431,557.90 and Payroll Fund Disbursements #9201 to
#9248 in the amount of $45,243.09 totaling $476,800.99 be approved.
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APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN GARDNER
CONSTRUCTION AND EVWD TO PROVIDE WATER AND SEWER
SERVICE WITHIN TRACT 15583
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that the development agreement between the
District and Gardner Construction for water and sewer service to Tract 15583 be
approved; that the Board President be authorized to execute the agreement on
behalf of the District.
APPROVAL OF REVISED TIME SCHEDULE FOR CITY CREEK
WATER TREATMENT PLANT LAND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
M/S/C (Smrgeon-Negrete) that the revised time schedule for the City Creek
Water Treatment Plant land exchange be approved.
APPROVAL OF LEASE BETWEEN RANCHO SAN ANDREAS AND EAST
VALLEY WATER DISTRICT FOR CITY CREEK WATER TREATMENT
PLANT LAND EXCHANGE
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that the lease between the District and Rancho
San Andreas be approved as presented; that the Board President be authorized to
execute the lease on behalf of the District.
AUTHORIZATION TO SURPLUS DISTRICT VEHICLE #15 (1985 FORD
F250) THROUGH NATIONAL AUCTION
M/S/C (Negrete-Sturgeon) that staff be authorized to surplus District vehicle
#15 through National Auction services.
CITY OF HIGHLAND - AURANTIA PARK ON GREENSPOT ROAD
Correspondence from the City of Highland requesting the District meet and discuss
alternatives for a partnership relative to park development was discussed. An Ad
Hoc Committee consisting of Director Kip Sturgeon and Director Edward Negrete
was appointed by the Board President to discuss the park with the City of
Highland.
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MEMBERSHIP IN WESTCAS (WESTERN COALITION OF ARID
STATES)
MIS/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that the District join Westcas at a cost of $750
per year.
APPROVAL OF ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT
RECESS
A recess was called by the Board President at 6:19 p.m.
RETURN TO SESSION
The Board return to regular session at 6:27 p.m.
It was suggested that a section be added to the newsletter indicating that recent cost
increases in water and sewer are due to federal regulations. If you have concerns
please contact your local representatives.
lVFS/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that the draft water quality mailer be approved
with the above section added upon concurrence with legal counsel; that future
issues of the Pipeline be brought before the Board before finalizing.
ACWA - VISION 2000 REGIONAL COMMITTEE
MIS/C (Sturgeon-Douglas) that Director Negrete be the voting member for
the Region 9 committee meeting to be held on April 22, 1994.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR JANUARY 1994
Financial statements for January 1994 were reviewed. Information only.
LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND SUMMARY
The Local Agency Investment Fund summary was reviewed. Information only.
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GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT
The General Manager reported on District operations to date as well as the Channel
9 news report on corrosion. It was also noted that the General Manager has been
appointed to CMUA's Board of Governors.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Vice President Sturgeon reported on the 1994 Local Agency Investment Fund
conference and tour held on March 24th & 25th. President Douglas reported on the
Santa Aha Watershed Management Seminar held March 24, 1994 in Riverside.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGARDING A PROPOSED RATE INCREASE BY SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that the Board President send a letter in support
of Coachella Valley Water District's request to the PUC to lift the requirement that
SCE add extra generating capacity.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered closed session at 7:00 p.m. as provided for in the California
Open Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54956.5 to discuss those items
listed on the agenda.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION AND ADJOURN
The Board returned to regular session at 7:05 p.m. and adjourned.
Glenda Douglas, President
dra Shepherd, S6cretary '
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