Since July 7, 1959
Palm Ranch Irrigation District
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE PALM RANCH IRRIGATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
APRIL 10, 2013
Directors Present; Wayne D. Nygaard, Jess W. Baker, Sal C. Spalla, Don R. Berry.
Directors Absent Brett M. Valasek
Staff Present; Peter Tuculet
Attorney’s Present; Keith Lemieux in person.
Others present; None.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT: 7:00 p.m. by Vice President Wayne D. Nygaard.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Acknowledgement of Vice President Wayne D. Nygaard 36 years for service to
Palm Ranch Irrigation District was spoken by all Board members present as
public representatives.
MINUTES
On Motion by Director Spalla, second by Director Baker, and unanimously carried approving
the
Minutes of March 13, 2013 Regular Board Meeting.
MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
On Motion by Director Berry, second by Director Spalla, and unanimously carried approving the
Minutes of March 25, 2013 Special Board Meeting.
TREASURER’S REPORT
On Motion by Director Spalla, second by Director Berry, and unanimously carried approving the
Treasurer’s Report March 31, 2013.
BILLS
On Motion by Director Baker, second by Director Spalla, and unanimously carried approving the
payments of the Bills Payable list for the Month of April in the amount of $49,239.36.
ACCOUNT TRANSFERS
On Motion by Director Baker, second by Director Spalla, and unanimously carried approving
account transfers a-b.
OLD BUSINESS
a. The discussion and to direct the General Manager to post for minimum of 45 days, the future
vote on a rate increase on all base rates $3.00 monthly each year on annual index schedule.
The Board directed the General Manager to form a letter explaining the rate increase.
b. On Resolution: The Board of Directors of Palm Ranch Irrigation District amending RESOLUTION
NO. 2003-02(ADMINISTRATIVE CODE) as it relates to Positions Authorized and Wages. On
Motion by Director Baker, second by Director Spalla, and unanimously carried approving the
amending of RESOLUTION NO. 2003-02(ADMINISTRATIVE CODE) as it relates to Positions
Authorized and Wages.
NEW BUSINESS
a. On Resolution; to support the nomination of Director Kathleen Tiegs as Vice-President of the
Association of California Water Agencies for the 2014-2015 term. On Motion by Director Berry,
second by Director Spalla, and unanimously carried approving the support the nomination of
Director Kathleen Tiegs as Vice-President of the Association of California Water Agencies for
the
2014-2015 term.
b. The discussion of new options and ideas for check signatures. On Motion by Director Baker,
second by Director Berry, and unanimously carried approving that payroll check may be signed
by
single signature.
c. The vote for Director Nygaard to represent Palm Ranch Irrigation District at the Association of
California Water Agencies Conference and the reimbursement of expenses incurred from his
trip.
On Motion by Director Berry, second by Director Spalla, and unanimously carried approving
Director Nygaard to represent Palm Ranch Irrigation District at the Association of California
Water
Agencies Conference and the reimbursement of expenses incurred from his trip.
MANAGER’S REPORT
Reports on general maintenance and operations of Palm Ranch District.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
a. Director Baker gave his report on the Treasury Books.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
CLOSED SESSION –7.33
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section
54956.9 (a)) Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40 v. Diamond Farming et al.
LEMIEUX REPORT ON PROGRESS OF CASE
Finished close session- 8:30
ADJOURNMENT : 8:31
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President; Brett M. Valasek Vice President; Wayne D. Nygaard
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Treasurer; Jess W. Baker Secretary; Don Berry
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Director; Sal Spalla
Board Minutes
