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Approved: July 13,2004
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING and PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 29,2004
MINUTES The Special Meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by President Wilson. Director Goodin led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors: Lightfoot, Negrete, Goodin, Wilson ABSENT: Director Sturgeon STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer, Paul Dolter, District Engineer Mary Wallace, Administrative Assistant; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Assistant LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy GUEST(s): Tony Sedano, Fay Jure, Jeff Endicott, Jody Scott, David Avila (Highland Community News), Charles Roberts (Highland Community News), Kim Cattrell, Bill Wallace, Matt Bender (The Sun Telegram) PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF WATER AND SEWER RATES AND CHARGES President Wilson introduced the General Manager, Robert Martin. The General Manager presented information regarding the proposed rate increases. The General Manager stated that the average residential Water/Sewer Bill would increase by 9% per month.
The General Manager presented information regarding Existing Projects, Future Regulatory Requirements, Upgrades and Expansion of Existing Facilities, Perchlorate Rule (probable adoption in 2005), Headquarter Replacement Project, Security Upgrades and Emergency Response Plans. Information Only. PRESIDENT WILSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING SECTION OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OPEN AT 6:08 P.M. Tony Sedano stated that he supports the proposed rate increase but would like to see rates increase a small percentage each year rather than one large increase every 9 years; that the District should review current benefits, salaries and stipends for Directors; stated that East Valley Water District is a well organized and efficiently run District. Fay Jure stated that she disagrees with Mr. Sedano regarding the proposed rate increase; expressed concerns over low water pressure at her home; and that the sewer charges are higher than the water charges. Jody Scott stated that she disagrees with Mr. Sedano regarding the proposed rate increase; that she supported the acquisition in 1986 of Southern California Water; that we should stop growth in the City of Highland; that she is on a fixed income; that she protests the raise in rates; that the City of San Bernardino provides inadequate service. Tony Sedano stated that he disagrees with Fay Jure and Jody Scott; that he is a senior citizen and on a fixed income; that he conserves water daily; he expresses his gratitude to Jody Scott for the work she has done with the City of Highland. Director Lightfoot stated that the City of San Bernardino regulates the sewer treatment rates. President Wilson stated appreciation to the public for attending the meeting and for their comments. Information Only.
PRESIDENT WILSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING SECTION OF THE MEETING CLOSED AT 6:35 P.M. ORDINANCE 365 - ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR SEWER SERVICE was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Goodin) that Ordinance 365 be approved. RESOLUTION 2004.12 ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Goodin) that Resolution 2004.12 be approved.
ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. ____________________________ George E. "Skip" Wilson, President ________________________ Robert E. Martin, Secretary |
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