Approved April 12, 2005

EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT MARCH 22, 2005

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, Sturgeon, Wilson, Goodin, Negrete

ABSENT: None

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

LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy

GUEST(s): Charles Roberts (Highland Community News), Jim Cimino (Cimino Realty), Jo McAndrews, Gary Sturdivan (EVWD)

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

M/S/C (Lightfoot-Sturgeon) that the March 22, 2005 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 MARCH 8, 2005 BOARD MEETING MINUTES.

M/S/C (Lightfoot-Negrete) that the March 8, 2005 Board Meeting Minutes be approved as submitted.

APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS

The General Manager stated that the charges identified by Account Numbers: 0070165-03, 1030054-01, 1030217-07, and 1350208-04 had been paid and should be removed from the lien list.

M/S/C (Lightfoot-Negrete) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts be approved for processing with the exceptions as noted by the General Manager.

RESOLUTION 2005.08 – NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR REHABILITATION OF WELL 27 LOCATED AT STERLING AVENUE AND MARSHALL BLVD. IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, was presented to the Board for approval.

M/S/C (Lightfoot-Negrete) that Resolution 2005.08 be approved.

RESOLUTION 2005.09 – RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT IN SUPPORT OF DEVELOPING AN INTEGRATED REGIONAL GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN, was presented to the Board for Approval.

M/S/C (Lightfoot-Negrete) that Resolution 2005.09 be approved.

DISBURSEMENTS

M/S/C (Lightfoot-Negrete) that General Fund Disbursements #200801 through 200981 distributed during the period of March 4, 2005 through March 16, 2005 in the amount of $539,318.91 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended February 28, 2005 and March 4, 2005 in the amount of $100,025.40 totaling $639,344.31 be approved.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PLANT 39 TANKS REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT BID EVALUATION AND AWARD.

Paul Dolter updated the Board regarding the Rehabilitation and Improvement Bid Evaluation for Plant 39 (tanks 39-1 and 39-2).

M/S/C (Negrete-Lightfoot) that the Rehabilitation and Improvement Bid be awarded to Pacific Titan Inc. in the amount of $211,870.00.

RADON RULE/ PERCHLORATE RULE UPDATE

The General Manager stated he had nothing to report on the Radon Rule or Perchlorate Rule. Information only.

DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS REVIEW AND SITE UPDATE

The General Manager updated the Board on the District Headquarters; that final plans will be submitted to the City of San Bernardino in April instead of March.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AT CLOVER HILL, SOUTH OF HIGHLAND AVE, HIGHLAND, CA FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON

The General Manager updated the Board regarding the claim received from Southern California Edison; that the District investigated the situation and believes the service was marked incorrectly; that he recommends the Board deny and refer the claim to legal counsel and the District’s Insurance Agency.

M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that the Claim from Southern California Edison be denied and referred to the District’s legal counsel and Insurance Agency.

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

The General Manager reported on the District’s operations to date; that Senator Ortiz has introduced a bill (SB393) relating to Special District Reform; that Gary Sturdivan would provide an update to the Board regarding FEMA grants and applications; that the Districts Pipeline Newsletter is in draft form; that there are updates available for the ERP (Emergency Response Plan); that due to a failure of concrete in the discharge chute the Seven Oaks Dam testing was cancelled; that a letter was drafted to Congressman Lewis regarding the Seven Oaks Dam Water Quality Issues. Information only.

ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Director Sturgeon stated there are companies who would market properties that the District owned for cell sites; that he purchased a 1954 E license plate that could be used for the District’s 1954 refurbished truck; that he wished Director Goodin and the General Manager a Happy Birthday.

Director Goodin stated he attended the Association of San Bernardino County Special District’s Meeting where Manny Aranda gave a presentation regarding the proposed Ortiz Bill SB393.

Director Negrete stated he is trying to set up a meeting with Joe Baca Jr. to discuss Perchlorate issues.

Director Lightfoot stated he attended the City of Highland’s Community Park Dedication on March 12, 2005, and the City did an extraordinary job at the Ceremony.

President Wilson stated he would be attending the ACWA 2005 Legislative Symposium in Sacramento on March 29, 2005.

Information Only.

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

APPRECIATION LETTER TO THE DISTRICT FROM THE WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION, EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR THE CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

LETTER TO THE HONORABLE JERRY LEWIS, REGARDING THE SEVEN OAKS DAM WATER QUALITY INVESTIGATION.

INLAND EMPIRE WATER AGENCIES OF SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION, HYATT REGENCY SACRAMENTO AT CAPITOL PARK, MARCH 29, 2005.

Information Only.

CLOSED SESSION

The Board entered into Closed Session at 2:50 p.m. as provided for in the California Open Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss the item(s) listed on the Agenda.

ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION

President Wilson declared that the meeting adjourn to regular session.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS

The Board returned to session at 3:34 p.m. The item(s) listed on the Agenda were discussed in closed session:

With regards to item #18 the Board unanimously authorized General Counsel to execute, accept and proceed with an appraisal of subject property.

With regards to item #19 the Board unanimously authorized the General Manager and General Counsel to enter into good faith negotiations for offers on subject property and to retain Jim Cimino to assist in negotiations.

ADJOURN

The meeting was adjourned at 3:34 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting on April 12, 2005.

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George E. Wilson, President

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Robert E. Martin, Secretary