EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT February 28, 2006

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

The meeting was called to order at 2:02p.m. by President Sturgeon. Brian Tompkins led the flag salute.

PRESENT: Directors: Lightfoot, Goodin, Sturgeon

ABSENT: Directors: Negrete, Wilson

STAFF: Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Ron Buchwald, Assistant District Engineer; Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Manager

LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy

GUEST (S): Jo McAndrews (McAndrews & Boyd), Jim Cimino (Cimino Realty), Charles Roberts (Highland Community News)

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

M/S/C (Lightfoot-Goodin) that the February 28, 2006 Agenda be approved as submitted.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

President Sturgeon declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:03 p.m.

There being no verbal or written comments the public participation section was closed.

APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2006

M/S/C (Lightfoot-Goodin) that the February 28, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes be approved as submitted.

DISBURSEMENTS

M/S/C (Lightfoot-Goodin) that General Fund Disbursements #205132 through #205329 were distributed during the period of February 10, 2006 through February 23, 2006 17, in the amount of $788,100.68 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended February 17, 2006 and January 31, 2006 in the amount(s) of $121,866.56 and $4,138.99 totaling $914,106.23 be approved.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LAFCO’s 2919 - SERVICE REVIEW AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATE FOR THE SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT.

Director Lightfoot stated that he had attended LAFCO’s 2919 – Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update; that LAFCO had received a written statement from Supervisor Hansburger requesting a postponement on this issue; that LAFCO approved Supervisors Hansburger request and has postponed this item until their March 15, 2006 meeting. Information Only.

DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS REVIEW AND SITE UPDATE

No update at this time.

REVIEW AND ACCEPT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2006

M/S/C (Lightfoot-Goodin) that the Financial Statements for Period Ended January 31, 2006 be accepted.

SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMISSION IS MEETING ON MARCH 28, 2006 AT 7:00 P.M. TO DISCUSS THE PREPARATION OF THE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN. Information only.

GENERAL MANAGER / STAFF REPORTS

The Chief Financial Officer stated that over 900 customers are now using the e-care payment center and a number of new programs have been introduced throughout the year.

The Assistant District Engineer stated that the Sterling Avenue Pipeline Project is moving forward; and that a new well is being installed at plant 132.

CONSULTANTS REPORTS

No reports at this time.

ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Director Goodin stated that he had attended WestCas’ conference in Denver; that he will be attending other WestCas conferences in the future; that Radon and Perchlorate continue to be topics of concern. Information Only.

Mr. Kennedy stated that closed session item #17 be corrected to reflect Robert E. Martin and Jim Cimino as the party who will be negotiating on behalf of the District.

ETHICS TRAINING PROGRAM (AB1234), YUCAIPA COMMUNITY CENTER, 34900 OAK GLEN ROAD, YUCAIPA, 6:00 – 8:30 P.M., MARCH 9, 2006.

ASSOCIATION OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP MEETING HOSTED BY THE INLAND EMPIRE UTILITIES AGENCY & THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PANDA INN, ONTARIO, MARCH 20, 2006.

BUILDING A VISION: PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER, WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION’S 23RD ANNUAL EXECUTIVE BRIEFING, RADISSON HOTEL, SACRAMENT, MARCH 23-24, 2006.

LOWER COLORADO RIVER TOUR PRESENTED BY THE WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION, CLARION HOTEL LAS VEGAS, APRIL 5-7, 2006.

CSDA’s SPECIAL DISTRICT GOVERNANCE ACADEMY, VARIOUS DATES AND LOCATIONS.

CLOSED SESSION

The Board entered into Closed Session at 2:12 p.m. as provided for in the California Open Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9 (a), to discuss those items listed on the Agenda.

DIRECTOR NEGRETE ARRIVED AT 2:14 P.M.

ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION

President Sturgeon declared that the meeting adjourn to regular session.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS

The Board returned to session at 2:43 p.m. The items listed on the Agenda were discussed in closed session with the following action being taken:

With respect to item #17 – No action taken.

With respect to item #18 – The Board by a unanimous decision (4-0) Director Wilson absent authorized staff to proceed with the acquisition of said property.

With respect to item #19 – No action taken.

ADJOURN

The meeting was adjourned at 2:44 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting on March 14, 2006.

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Kip E. Sturgeon, President

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Robert E. Martin, Secretary