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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 3/28/94 2 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 3/28/94 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 4 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. 3/28/94 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. 6 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. 3/28/94 7 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 ' 8