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�... EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT July 15, 2010
SPECIAL MEETING and PUBLIC HEARING
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by President Wilson. Ms Jody Scott led the
flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: LeVesque, Malmberg, Morales, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial
Officer; Eliseo Ochoa. Assistant District Engineer; Justine
Hendricksen, Administrative Manager; Cecilia Contreras.
Administrative Office Specialist
LEGAL COUNSEL: Bill Brunick
GUEST (S): Charles Roberts, Highland Community News; Cara Van Dijk, CV
Strategies; Erin Gilhuly, CV Strategies; Carolyn Moloshco, CV
Strategies; Greg Clumpner, HDR; Jody Scott, City of Highland;
various members of the public
President Wilson welcomed everyone to the Public Hearing.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Wilson declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 6:03 p.m.
There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF WATER AND SEWER RATES
AND CHARGES
PRESIDENT WILSON DECLARED THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING SECTION
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OPEN AT 6:07 P.M.
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The General manager provided a detailed power-point presentation regarding the proposed
water/sewer rate increases v-th the Board. The power-point presentation reviewed specific
and general information relating to the proposed rate increase as follows:
• Service Area the District Covers
• Where the water supply comes from
• History about the District
• Cost Structure
o The District receives no profit from water and sewer rates
o Cannot charge customers more that the actual cost of providing water and
sewer services
o No tax moneN is collected
• Rate Study was completed and a raise in rates was recommended
• Rate Adjustment Objectives
• Responsible Fiscal Management
• Cost cutting measures the District is taking
• No Overtime, except emergencies
• Hiring and salary freeze
• No new headquarters building
• Proposition 218 Guidelines
o Notice mailed out to all customers on May 27, 2010
o Provides opportunity for protests; 50% + 1 required to object rate proposal
• Community Outreach
• Proposed Water Rates and comparisons
• Proposed sewer rates and comparisons
• Household cost comparisons
• Government Mandates
• Enhancement projects
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Twelve citizens spoke regarding the proposed rate increase.
The main concerns of the public were:
• The increased amount's to water/sewer bills
• Economic state and timing of the District's rate increase
• The amount is higher for East of Boulder residents
• The water bill is the highest utility bill
• District needs to work efficiently to cut costs
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PRESIDENT WILSON DECLARED THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING SECTION
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING BE CLOSED AT 7:34 P.M AND DECLARED THAT
WE TAKE A SHORT BREAK
The Board Secretary tabulated the Protests that were received
President Wilson declared the meeting back in session at 7:49 p.m.
Mr. Brunick stated that there were 236 protests received; the majority of owners in the
service area are 12,779.
The Board Secretary addressed some of the questions that were brought up during the
Public Comment Section
ORDINANCE NO. 375 ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR
WATER SERVICE was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (LeVesque-Sturgeon)that Ordinance 375 be approved.
RESOLUTION 2010.06—ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER
SERVICE was presented to the Board for approval
Vice President LeVesque stated that he understands how hard these meetings are and the
.w pain he feels to have to make these decisions; that the Board members are stewards of the
District and are doing this for the long term needs of the District.
M/S/C (LeVesque-Sturgeon) that Resolution 2010.06 be approved
ORDINANCE NO. 376 ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR
SEWER SERVICE was presented to the Board for approval
M/S/C (Sturgeon-LeVesque) that Ordinance 376 be approved
ORDINANCE NO. 377 ESTABLISING RATES AND CHARGES FOR SEWER
SERVICE was presented to the Board for approval
Director Morales stated this was not an easy decision to make; that the District has
decreased its budget and still exploring more cost cutting measures.
Director Malmberg stated that the Directors and employees who live in the District pay
these rates too.
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M/S/C (LeVesque-Malmberg) that Ordinance No. 377 be approved.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. until the next Regular Board Meeting.
George F. Wilson, President
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
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