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MINUTESDEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 21, 2006A Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Department of Water & Power, City of Big Bear Lake, was called to order at 1:04 p.m., by Chairman Herrick, at the DWP Board Room, 41972 Garstin Drive, Big Bear Lake, California.
FLAG SALUTE:
Treasurer Barbara Willey
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Rick Herrick, Chairman
Susan Conley, Vice Chairman
Barbara Willey, Treasurer
Fred Miller, Board MemberBOARD MEMBERS EXCUSED:
Board Member Speyers
OTHERS PRESENT:
Jerome D. Gruber, General Manager
Diane Muir, Administrative Manager
Jennifer McCullar, Water Conservation Specialist
Steve Wilson, Water Superintendent
Robyn Bratton, Secretary to the Board
Evelyn Poelking, DWP Customer Svc. Supervisor
Lisa Kinney, DWP Customer Svc. Dept.
Diane, Eichenlaub, DWP Customer Svc. Dept.
Darrell Mulvihill, City Council Member
Rick Ollila, President, CSD Board
Bob Colven, Vice President, CSD Board
Rod Watkins, General Manager, CSD
Steve Schindler, General Manager, BBARWA
Jerri Boone, Executive Dir., Big Bear Chamber of Commerce
Arrissia Owen Turner, Big Bear Grizzly
Paul Mitton, Channel 6
Two Members of the Public
Motion made by Chairman Herrick, seconded by Treasurer Willey, and carried 4-0 to remove Agenda Item No. 9.
ITEM NO. 2 - Welcome to the New Customer Service Representatives, Diana Eichenlaub and Lisa Kinney; Congratulations to Evelyn Poelking for Receiving her Pin for 15 years of Service to the DWP and its customers.
GM Gruber introduced the DWP’s newest Customer Service employees. Administrative Manager Muir congratulated Evelyn Poelking for 15 years of dedicated service to the DWP.
ITEM NO. 3 - Public Forum
No one from the public wished to speak.
ITEM NO. 4 - Consent Calendar
4.1 Minutes of a Regular Meeting Dated 10/24/06 --- Approve
4.2 Monthly Management Staff Reports
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Motion made by Treasurer Willey, seconded by Board Member Miller, and carried 4-0 to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 4.2. |
ITEM NO. 5 - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar
Item 4.2 was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed by the Board and staff.
ITEM NO. 6 - Finance/Variance Reports & Authenticate Check Registers
No Variance Report was available for October.
Motion made by Vice Chairman Conley, seconded by Board Member Miller, and carried 4-0 to authenticate the Check Registers as presented, with the exception of KBHR Check #34403.
Chairman Herrick turned the meeting over to Vice Chairman Conley.
Motion made by Vice Chairman Conley, seconded by Board Member Miller, and carried 3-0 to approve KBHR Check #34403. Chairman Herrick abstained from voting.
Vice Chairman Conley turned the meeting back over to Chairman Herrick.
ITEM NO. 7 - General Manager’s Report
GM Gruber congratulated Chairman Herrick on being elected to the City Council. There was also general discussion between the Board and staff. The Goals and Objectives for Items 13, 16, and 17 were also discussed.
ITEM NO. 8 - Adopt Water Master Plan
AGM Heule reported on the Water Master Plan and there was general discussion between the Board and staff.
Motion made by Treasurer Willey, seconded by Vice Chairman Conley, and carried 4-0, to adopt the Water Master Plan.
Chairman Herrick adjourned the meeting for a break at 1:40 p.m.
Chairman Herrick reconvened the meeting at 1:45 p.m.
ITEM NO. 10 - TRT Committee Report – Water Meter Connection Limitations/Water Supply& Ground Water Level Update
AGM Heule gave a PowerPoint presentation on water meter connection limitations and the water supply and ground water level update. Regarding possible changes in the way commercial water meters are allocated, the Board concurred to take this to a subcommittee.
Motion made by Board Member Miller, seconded by Treasurer Willey, and carried 4-0 to: (1) leave water meter connections at 160 annually, (2) go to quarterly water meter sales, (3) allow quarter-to-quarter carryovers, and (4) meter allocations will be based upon a calendar year.
ITEM NO. 11 - City Reports (none)
ITEM NO. 12 - Board Member Reports
Chairman Herrick requested that the Board Secretary add an item to read “Agenda Approval” at the beginning of the Agenda (using the same format as the City’s).
Board Member Miller commented that the Agenda packet was great!
ITEM NO. 14 - Future Agenda Items:
December
- Resolution Revisions
- Radio Read Presentation
The Board and staff discussed December’s Agenda items.
Chairman Herrick adjourned for a break at 3:05 p.m.
Chairman Herrick reconvened the meeting at 3:22 p.m.
ITEM NO. 14 - Closed Session
| (1) | CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, | |
| Pursuant to Section 54956.8 of Government Code | ||
| (1) | Property: APN #304-126-04 | |
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Agency Negotiators: Scott Heule, Department of Water & Power & Jeff Ballinger from the DWP Attorney’s Office |
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Negotiating Parties: Joan D. West, Successor Trustee
of the Dorothy |
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| (2) | PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION | |
| Pursuant to Section 54956.8 of Government Code | ||
| General Manager | ||
Into Closed Session at 3:22 p.m.
ITEM NO. 15 - Open Session
Into Open Session at 5:01 p.m. – No reportable action taken.
ITEM NO. 16 - Adjourn
No further action came before the Board. Chairman Herrick adjourned the meeting at 5:01 p.m.
Robyn Bratton, Secretary to the BoardApproved at meeting dated: 12/19/06