HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 02/23/2010Approved March 9, 2010
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT February 23, 2010
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
Director LeVesque called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Mr. Tompkins led the flag
salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Malmberg, Morales, Le Vesque, Sturgeon
ABSENT: Directors: Wilson
STAFF: Ron Buchwald, District Engineer; Brian Tompkins, Chief
Financial Officer; Gary Sturdivan, Safety and Regulatory Director;
Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Manager
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST (S): Charles Roberts (Highland Community News)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M /S /C (Malmberg- Sturgeon) that the February 23, 2010 agenda be approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Director LeVesque declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 3:02
p.m.
There being no verbal or written comments the public participation section was closed.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2010
M /S /C (Malmberg- Morales) that the February 5, 2010 Special Meeting minutes
be approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 9, 2010
Director LeVesque stated a correction on page three of the minutes; he would like to
clarify his statement that the budget was reduced by $529,000.
M /S /C (Malmberg- Morales) that the February 9, 2010 Board Meeting Minutes be
approved wit- noted correction by Director LeVesque.
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RESOLUTION 2010.01 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE EAST VALLEY N ATER DISTRICT NOTICE. OF COMPLETION
EXECUTED BY THE DISTRICT FOR DISMANTLING 1ND REMOVAL OF (2)
WELDED STEEL WATER TANKS AT PLANT 133 LO( ATED AT 6854
CENTRAL AVENUE IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND
M /S /C (Malmberg- Morales) that Resolution 2010.01 be approved.
GENERAL MANAGER'S EXPENSES
M /S /C (Malmberg - Morales) that the General Managers expenses be approved.
DISBURSEMENTS
M /S /C (Malmberg - Morales) that General Fund Disbursements #223126 through
4223294 that were distributed February 9, 2010 through February 17, 2010 in the amount
of $1,082,977.64, and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended February 17,
2010 in the amount(s) of $222.324.30 and $6,224.53 totaling � 1.311,526.47 be approved.
DISCUSSION REGARDING 2010 -2011 BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
Mr. Tompkins provided a brief budget summary to the Board, that 48.3 % of the budget
contains items that we have little or no control over; that staff' has been very prudent as it
relates to expenditures. Mr. Tompkins gave a number of examples of budget reductions
and relayed to the Board that senior staff and District employ ees are making great efforts
to reduce costs in the present economic downturn.
Director Morales appreciates the narrative that was provided: that this type of narrative
should be included with the budget and the mid -year budget review; that the District is
heading in the right direction. However. Director Morales also stated that he was
disappointed he was not able to review the board packet in detail and is not prepared to
discuss it at this time; that he would like to request that this item be brought back to the
March 23 board meeting.
Director Malmberg suggested that the budget be a standing item on future agendas.
Director's Sturgeon and LeVesque agreed with Director Morales' comments.
Information only.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING NOMINATIONS FOR
THE POSITION OF REGULAR SPECIAL DISTRICTS MEMBER AND
ALTERNATE SPECIAL DISTRICTS MEMBER ON THE LOCAL AGENCY
FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO)
No action taken.
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ALTERNATIVE
APPORTIONMENT FORMULA FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2010 -1,011 AND THEREAFTER
A motion was made by Director Sturgeon to vote yes and approve the
apportionment formula presented.
Director Stur €;eon stated that the District needs to look at what is best for all County
Districts.
The motion failed due to lack of a second.
Director Morales stated that after reviewing the modification formula it is difficult for
him to justify :he proposed increase.
M /S /C (Morales- Sturgeon) that the Board votes no on the alternative
apportionmem formula for Special Districts for fiscal year 2010 -2011 and thereafter.
A role call vote was taken:
Director Malmberg voted YES.
Director Morales voted YES.
Director LeVcsque voted YES.
Director Sturgeon voted YES.
Director Wilson was absent.
GENERAL MANAGER / STAFF REPORTS
The Chief Financial Officer stated that the District had received two letters from the
Department o [ Public Health; that the letters are regarding the District's application for
funding for Plants 134 and 150; that the letters serve as notice of acceptance of the
applications aid that funds that have been reserved for each project; that the funding will
include $3 million dollars in grants for each project and loans to be repaid over 30 years
at zero percew interest. Information only.
CONSULTANTS REPORTS
No reports at this time.
COMMITTFE REPORTS
a. Legislative (Standing) — Director Morales stated that we should prepare thank you
letters to our Legislators for their help regarding Plants 134 and 150; that the
committee reviewed a number of two year bills and our State advocate will be
sending current bill information to the District next week.
b. Public Outreach (Standing) — Director Sturgeon stated that the Public Outreach
comm ttee had met and discussed a number of items; he reported on three main
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items 1. The Inland Empire Solar Challenge, 2. The recommendation from the
committee is that the District hire a full time Public lufbrmation Officer, 3. The
District's calendar program.
c. Policy Committee (Ad -Hoc) — Director Morales stated that the Policy Committee
had met and discussed approximately 12 different District policies; that the
committee will prioritize policies, make changes and clarify a number of policies;
the committee also suggests that the Board move tbrtkard on a Budget Policy and
Record Retention Policy. Information only.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Malmberg stated that he recently attended the WFSTCAS conference in
Albuquerque, New Mexico: that there is growing concern with executive orders.
transparency and the current administration; he also toured a $500 million dollar
treatment facility; that the conterence was beneficial.
Director Morales is attending a seminar on advocacy, dissemination and public outreach
on Friday. Information onl).
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 4:16 p.m.
George F. Wilson, President
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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