HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 05/26/2009 (special)Appro June 9, 2009
10 o¢ D EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT May 26, 2009
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President Goodin. Mr. Sturgeon led the
flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Goodin, LeVesque, Morales, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial
Officer; Ron Buchwald, District Engineer; Eileen Bateman,
Executive Assistant; Cecilia Contreras, Administrative Office
Specialist
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST (S): Jo McAndrews (McAndrews & Boyd), Becky Kasten (EVWD),
gwilO Charles Roberts (Highland Community News), Larry Malmberg,
Michael Perez
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Goodin declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:02 pm.
There being no verbal or written comments the public participation section was closed.
Pl[iESENTATION BY SUSAN LIEN LONGVILLE REGARDING THE WRI AND
EVWD'S SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAM
There being no representative from WRI at this time the Board proceeded to Item No. 3.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S 2009-
2010 DRAFT BUDGET
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The General Manager presented a detailed review of the District's draft budget; that the
City of San Bernardino is responsible for the holding of the surcharge east of Boulder; that
they are responsible for repairs to the sewer trunk- lines; that Western Water and Elsinore
water utilize tiered rate structures; that fixed and tiered rate structures were taken into
consideration in comparison to other agencies; that other agencies measure units in 1,000
gallons as well as hundred cubic feet; presented a detailed review of line items in the
operating budget; that he will provide an updated plan to cut costs; that the District
currently has a hiring freeze in place
Director LeVesque inquired about the sewer charge east of Boulder; what agency is
responsible for repairs; if Western water and Elsinore water have tiered rate structures;
President Goodin requested clarification of different rate structures used by other agencies
reflected in the draft budget; that the District look into ways to cut more costs
Director Morales inquired about the changes of costs related to the facilities /maintenance
line item; that he attended the Financial Strategy Session at the ACWA conference; that the
District look into aid with grant writing
Director Sturgeon inquired about the guidelines the District follows with employee
vacancies
THE BOARD TOOK A 5- MINUTE BREAK AT 3:56 PM.
THE BOARD RETURNED TO SESSION AT 4:03 PM.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 4:13 p.m. until the next Regular Board Meeting.
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Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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Donald D. Goodin, President
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