HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 10/30/2008Anoroved N ovember 25. 2008
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EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING and PUBLIC HEARING
October 30, 2008
MINUTES
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The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by President Goodin. Vice President Wilson
led the flag salute.
PRI?SENT: Directors: Goodin, LeVesque, Morales, Sturgeon, Wilson
A13SENT: 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): Charles Roberts, Highland Community News; Larry Malmberg;
Jody Scott, City of Highland; various members of the public
President Goodin welcomed everyone for attending the Public Hearing.
Introduction of Directors
PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF WATER AND SEWER RATES
AND CHARGES
PRESIDENT GOODIN DECLARED THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING SECTION
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OPEN AT 6:07 P.M.
The General manager provided a detailed power -point presentation regarding the proposed
water /sewer rate increases with the Board. The power -point presentation reviewed specific
and general information relating to the proposed rate increase as follows:
.0 Proposition 218 Requirements
0 44,643 Notices of the Hearing were mailed to customers
0 25,404 Parcels within EVWD borders.
o As of October 30"'— 73 protests were received
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• Existing and proposed residential and commercial sewer rates
• Existing and proposed water rates
• Existing and proposed meter charges
• Review of the current budget
• Major budget and capital projects
• Revenue sources
• Regional Water Agencies
• Regulatory mandates and regulatory costs
o Nitrate
• PCE
• Uranium
• Perchlorate Rule
• Surface Water Treatment Rule
• Wastewater Collection System Regulations
• Wastewater Discharge Requirements
• Average household water /sewer bills
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Fifteen citizens spoke regarding the proposed rate increase.
The main concerns of the public were:
The economic state and timing of the District's rate increase
The amount of money allotted for the District's Headquarters
The District needs to work efficiently to cut costs in the budget
PRESIDENT GOODIN DELCARED THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING SECTION
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING BE CLOSED AT 8:10 P.M.
ORDINANCE NO. 373 — "ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR SEWER
SERVICE was presented to the Board for approval.
Director Morales stated that he did not hear anyone address the issue of a catastrophic loss
of service; that the community needs water from the District; that water is a precious
resource; that dealing with an increase to rates is not a pleasant experience; that he would
encourage people to attend meetings to be more informed.
Director Wilson stated that he concurs with Director Morales in that dealing with an
increase to rates is not a pleasant experience; that neighboring agencies who have not
placed an increase to their rates have deferred maintenance.
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Director LeVesque stated that hours of work go into these proceedings before deciding on
a rate increase.
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Director Sturgeon stated that this was one of the better attended Public Hearings; that he
concurs with Director Wilson in that other agencies have deferred maintenance and have
lost their ability to provide drinkable water; that he has seen a 30% to 40% increase in rates
in other areas.
Legal Counsel stated that four (4) additional protests have been received which brings the
total number of protests received to 77.
M /S /C (Wilson - Sturgeon) that Ordinance 373 be approved.
RESOLUTION 2008,20 — ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER
SERVICE was presented to the Board for approval
M /S /C (Wilson - LeVesque) that Resolution 2008.20 be approved
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ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. until the next Regular Board Meeting.
Robert B. Martin, Secretary
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Donald D. Goodin, President
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