HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 02/09/2010Approved February 2 2010
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT February 9, 2010
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by President Wilson. Mr. Kennedy led the
flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Le Vesque, Morales, Malmberg, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial
Officer; Ron Buchwald, District Engineer; Eileen Bateman,
Executive Assistant
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST (S): Gary Sturdivan (EV WD), Charles Roberts (Highland Community
News), Jo McAndrews (McAndrews & Boyd), Aaron Hodgdon
( Hodgdon Group), Mark Vargas (Mission Infrastructure), Jay Stark
(Russell Company), Margaret Vinci (Caltech Pasadena)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
President Wilson declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 3:01pm.
There being no verbal or written comments the public participation section was closed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item #12
Legal counsel stated that a decision had been made to suspend the project after the
agenda was p •epared; that it is his understanding that Mr. Vargas has some information to
present to the Board.
The General Manager recommends to proceed with the agenda as presented.
M /S /C (LeVesque- Morales) that the February 9, 2010 agenda be approved as
submitted.
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APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 26, 2010
M /S /C (LeVesque - Morales) that the Board meeting minutes for January 26. 2010
be approved as submitted.
DISBURSEMENTS
M /S /C (LeVesque - Morales) that the General Fund Disbursements 4222972
through #223125 which were distributed during the period o ' January 27, 2010 through
February 3, 2010, in the amount of $789.784.60 and Payroll and Benefit contributions for
the period ended February 3. _'009 and included checks and direct deposits, in the amount
of $284,263.39 and $8,135.73 totaling $1,082.183.72 be approx ed.
DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION FROM MARGARET VINCI (CALTECH
PASADENA) REGARDING THE SOUTHERN C 4LIFORNIA SEISMIC
NETWORK AND THE BENEFITS OFFERED TO F. AST VALLEY WATER
DISTRICT AS A MEMBER OF THE "EARTHQUAKE RESEARCH AFFILIATE
PARTNER" AND THE PARTNERSHIP OF cm.,TECH AND USGA
EARTHQUAKE PROGRAMS
Mr. Sturdivan gave a brief introduction of Ms Vinci.
Ms Vinci gave a detailed presentation regarding the Southern California Seismic
Network and its benefits as a member of the Caltech and l >( iS earthquake programs:
expressed appreciation for Gary Sturdivan's assistance with the ARK storm scenarios
that is being developed for training purposes.
Information only.
DIRECTORS' FEES AND EXPENSES FOR JANUARY 2010
M /S /C (Sturgeon - Malmberg) to approve the Directors' Fees and Expenses for
January 2010.
GENERAL MANAGER /STAFF REPORTS
No report at this time.
CONSULTANT REPORTS
Ms McAndrews presented pictures of the students building hnata for the upcoming Solar
Challenge; that 9 High Schools are participating; that the Solar Challenge is scheduled
for May 20 -22nd
Mr. Buchwald stated that the tank portion of the demolit.on of Plant 133 has been
completed.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Legislative (Standing)
Director Morales stated that dozens of Bills were sent today; that a
meeting be set to review 2 -year Bills and 2009 billing statements from our
lobbyists; regarding that SB375 - there is a lot to this Bill
b. Public Outreach (Standing)
No Report at this time. Meeting rescheduled.
c. Policy (Ad -Hoc)
Meeting held on February 8, 2010. Director Morales stated that the
committee is working on updating some existing policies; that the
committee would like to come up with a format of policies.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Malmberg stated that he is proud to be an American.
Vice Presidem. LeVesque stated that the mid -year review of the District's Budget was
very tricky; that the budget was cut by 2 %.
Director MorEIes stated that he and President Wilson will meet with Assemblyman
Anthony Adapts regarding Plant 134.
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT'S "IMPERIAL DAM TOUR"
APRIL 15, 2010,
Information only.
The Board took a break at 3:52 pm.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 3:58 p.m. as provided in the California Open
Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss those items listed on the
agenda.
ANNOUNCE %IENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
The Board returned to regular session at 5:03 p.m. The items listed on the agenda were
discussed in closed session.
Item # 12
No reportable action.
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Item 413
No reportable action.
Item #14
No reportable action
Item #15
With Respect to Item #15 the Board authorized the General Manager to enter into
a listing agreement with Cimino Realty
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 5:04 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled Board
Meeting.
George kk'ilson, President
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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