APPROVED DECEMBER 14, 2004

EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT NOVEMBER 23, 2004

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President Wilson. Director Sturgeon led the flag salute.

PRESENT: Directors Lightfoot, Negrete, Goodin, Sturgeon, and Wilson

ABSENT: None

STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Assistant

LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy

GUEST(s): Jo McAndrews, Charles Roberts (Highland Community News)

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

M/S/C (Lightfoot-Sturgeon) that the November 23, 2004, Agenda be approved as submitted.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

President Wilson declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:02 p.m. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed.

APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 9, 2004

M/S/C (Lightfoot-Goodin) that the November 9, 2004, Board Meeting Minutes be approved as submitted.

DISBURSEMENTS

M/S/C (Lightfoot-Goodin) that General Fund Disbursements #199437 through #199593 distributed during the period of November 4, 2004 through November 18, 2004 in the amount of $493,404.80 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended October 31, 2004 and November 12, 2004 in the amounts of $4,814.27 and $122,488.81 totaling $620,707.88 be approved.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT

The General Manager updated the Board on the proposal from Nextel to build a communications cell tower at Plant 39; that there are a number of legal and operational issues the District would need to address regarding the proposal from Nextel Communications.

Steve Kennedy discussed a number of legal issues with the Board regarding the Proposed Nextel Communications Lease Agreement at Plant 39.

M/S/C (Lightfoot-Negrete) that the District terminate all negotiations with Nextel Communications regarding the Nextel Communications Site Lease Agreement at Plant 39.

Directors: Goodin, Negrete, Lightfoot, Wilson voted YES

Director: Sturgeon voted NO

RADON RULE/PERCHLORATE RULE UPDATE

The General Manager stated there was nothing new to report on the Radon Rule; that the Department of Defense is working on a preliminary proposal regarding research projects for Perchlorate; that the proposals need to be reviewed in detail; that the Department of Defense will complete a survey on each of the proposed sites that have Perchlorate contamination; that the General Manager met with a number of representatives from the Department of Defense and discussed possible partnership projects including Perchlorate contamination and other emerging contaminants. Information Only.

DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS REVIEW AND SITE UPDATE

The General Manager updated the Board on the District Headquarters Project; that staff would be meeting with Gary Miller in the coming weeks to discuss Bidding and Contract Procedures. Information only.

RELEASES OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS

List of liens released on November 18, 2004 was reviewed. Information Only.

WATER QUALITY CONFERENCE BUDGET UPDATE

Brian Tompkins updated the Board on the Water Quality Conference; that there are additional items that need to be added to the report; that these items should be available at the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting. Information only.

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

The General Manager reported on the District’s operations to date; that Steve Kennedy has sent letters to the State Water Resources Control Board on the behalf of East Valley Water District and North Fork Water Company regarding the Seven Oaks Accord (The withdrawal of Protests Application Nos. 31165 and 31370); the General Manager updated the Board on the California Utilities Emergency Association; that the District has received Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) cards for the Board members and staff.; that the District is having difficulty receiving water from the Seven Oaks Dam; that the District has met with CDM to research the problem and staff will be discussing these issues with the County of San Bernardino. Information Only

ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Director Sturgeon suggested each Board Member contribute $100.00 to the employee awards banquet; that he attended the Highland Chamber Luncheon.

Director Negrete expressed concern over the many road closures recently in the City of Highland.

Director Lightfoot wished everyone at East Valley Water District a Happy Thanksgiving.

There being no further verbal or written comments from the Directors, this section of the meeting was closed.

APPRECIATION LETTER TO THE DISTRICT FROM RICHARD J. PENNONI EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE EXCELLENT PHILLIP A. DISCH SURFACE WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND RELATED FACILITIES TOUR ON OCTOBER 13, 2004. Information Only.

ASSOCIATION OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS MEMBERSHIP MEETING, HOSTED BY SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, RADISSON HOTEL, SAN BERNARDINO, CA., DECEMBER 20, 2004. Information Only.

ADJOURN

The meeting was adjourned at 2:38 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting on December 14, 2004.

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George E. “Skip” Wilson, President

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Robert E. Martin, Secretary