HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/28/2009Approved M 12. 2009
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EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
April 28, 2009
MINUTES
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President Goodin called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Robert Martin led the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Goodin, LeVesque, Morales, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager;
Officer; Ron Buchwald, District
Administrative Manager; Cecilia
Specialist
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial
Engineer; Justine Hendricksen,
Contreras, Administrative Office
GUEST (S): Jo McAndrews (McAndrews & Boyd); Charles Roberts (Highland
Community News)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M /S /C (Sturgeon- Wilson) that the April 28, 2009 agenda be approved as submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There: being no verbal or written comments the public participation section was closed.
APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 14, 2009
Via; President Wilson would like to clarify that the action taken at the April 14, 2009
regarding the insurance policy required to participate in the East Highland's Ranch Home
Improvement Fair was to add an endorsement to the District's existing insurance to name East
Highlands Ranch MHOA and Monarch Management Company as additional insured for the
event.
M /S /C (Wilson- Sturgeon) that the April 14, 2009 Board Meeting Minutes be approved
as submitted.
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RESOLUTION 2009.06 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF COMPLETION EXECUTED
BY THE DISTRICT FOR FURNISHING AND INSTALLING NEW WELL PUMP
FOR PLANT 151
M /S /C (Wilson- Sturgeon) that Resolution 2009.06 be approved.
RESOLUTION 2009.07 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF COMPLETION EXECUTED
BY THE DISTRICT FOR RELOCATION OF NORTH FORK CANAL IN THE CITY
OF HIGHLAND
M/S /C (Wilson - Sturgeon) that Resolution 2009.07 be approved.
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S /C (Wilson- Sturgeon) that General Fund Disbursements 4219261 through
#219459 which were distributed during the period of April 13, 2009, through April 22, 2009,
in the amount of $766,267.67 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended April 22,
2009 and included checks and direct deposits, in the amount of $230,033.76, totaling
$996,301.43 be approved.
GENERAL MANAGER'S FEES AND EXPENSES
M /S /C/ (Wilson - Sturgeon) that the General Manager's fees and expenses be approved. �'
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SPECIAL DISTRICT
ELECTION FOR ALTERNATE LAFCO MEMBER
M/S /C (LeVesque- Wilson) that the Board cast their vote for John Longville for the
alternate LAFCO member.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE PROPOSED CSDA
BYLAWS AMENDMENTS
The General Manager recommends approval.
Director Morales supports the addition of tele - conferencing for special meetings.
M/S /C (Sturgeon- Wilson) that the Board vote yes to support the proposed CSDA
Bylaws Amendments.
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REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED MARCH 31, 2009
vnwa M /S /C (Wilson - LeVesque) that the Financial Statements for the period ended March
31, 2009 be accepted.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE 2009 SAN
BERNARDINO COUNTY CONFERENCE
The General Manager stated that the County of San Bernardino is soliciting organizations to
support and sponsor the 2009 conference.
M /S /C (LeVesque- Sturgeon) that the Board authorizes the use of the District's name
for the event.
Director Morales abstained from the vote.
GENERAL MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
The General Manager stated that the Governor issued a state of an emergency (proclamation)
today regarding the swine pandemic flu; that the Date Street Pipeline project has been
completed and is on line; that well 151 has been fully tested and we are waiting on the final
operating permit; that there were trace levels of pce detected; that the District will continue to
monitor the levels; that the well should be on line in a few weeks; that he will be out of the
area May 1 I -15 and will not be attending the May 12 Board meeting. Information only.
CONSULTANT REPORTS
Jo McAndrews stated that she has visited and spoken to a number of organizations regarding
the Inland Empire Solar Challenge and sponsorship opportunities; that there were 11 schools,
37 teachers and over 650 students that participated in the District's calendar poster contest.
Information only.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Legislative (Standing) — Director Morales stated that the District might
need to re- adjust their positions on bills that have a possible fiscal
impact; the bills are due out on May 1st.
b. Budget (Standing) The Budget committee will meet on May 7th to
review a draft budget. A special meeting has been scheduled for May
26 to discuss the draft budget.
c. Public Outreach (Standing) — The Public Outreach committee will meet
on May 27 to discuss a number of items.
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ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Morales stated that the City of Colton is wrestling with the possibility of doubling
their water rates; that the Press Enterprise reported that Western Riverside could possibly
increase their water rates 20.7 %.
Director LeVesque recently attended the Special District's dinner and the featured speaker
was Randal Lewis.
Vice President Wilson stated that he attended Basin Water's recent seminar.
Director Sturgeon stated that he attended the Democratic Convention in Sacramento and has
no desire to attend this convention in the future.
President Goodin stated that he would be out of the area next week.
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ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 3:43 p.m.
Donald D. Goodin, President
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Robert E. Martin, geldretary
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