April 14, 2008

Call To Order:

President Duran called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance:

Trustee Underwood led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call:

Those present at roll call: President Duran, Vice President Fuschetti, Secretary/Treasurer Underwood, Trustees Baker, Henderson, Howell, Keck, and Lock. Also present were Interim General Manager Diane Glanz, Finance Manager David I’Anson, Administrative Clerk Crystal Garcia, Information Systems Analyst Edward Prendez, and Interim Legal Counsel Kathy Jenson. Trustee Walker arrived at 4:05 p.m. Trustees Nigosian and Macknicki were absent.

1. Confirmation of Agenda:

Trustee Lock questioned if an item could be added to the agenda regarding the April 14^th Desert Sun article as an urgency issue. Legal Counsel Jenson responded that a super majority vote needed to be achieved, and the item would have had to come to the attention of the Board and District staff after the posting of the Agenda. Also there needs to be a finding that there is a need to take action before the next regular meeting. A discussion ensued. Trustee Underwood made the motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Trustee Fuschetti and carried unanimously.

2. Public Comment:

Public comment made by Gene Gilbert, Edward Kotkin, and Brian Passaro.

Trustee Henderson requested a response from Legal Counsel regarding the Public Comment from Edward Kotkin stating that the District should adjourn the meeting due to none of the Trustees having taken an oath of office. Legal Counsel Jenson recommended that the meeting not be adjourned, but that Legal Counsel be allowed to look into the issue and report back at a special meeting. A discussion ensued. Trustee Henderson made the motion to request that Legal Counsel return with a determination regarding the issue brought up by the City of Indio at the April 22^nd, 2008 Special Board Meeting. The motion was seconded by Trustee Fuschetti and carried unanimously.

3. Written Communication: Resignation letter from Lisa Copeland:

Received

4. New Business: Acceptance of Resignation of Lisa Copeland:

Trustee Baker made the motion to accept the letter of resignation. The motion was seconded by Trustee Howell and carried unanimously by roll call vote.

5. Closed Session:

A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Title: Interim General Manager Government Code Section 54957

B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Title: Interim General Counsel Government Code Section 54957

Interim Legal Counsel Jenson reported that there was no action taken with regard to Item A. With regard to Item B, the Board took the following action: A motion was made by Trustee Lock, seconded by Trustee Baker, and carried unanimously to appoint on an interim basis the law firm of Rutan & Tucker as Interim General Counsel to the District. A formal contract will come before the Board for approval.

7. Trustee Comments:

None.

8. Adjournment:

Trustee Henderson made the motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Trustee Lock. President Duran adjourned the meeting at 7:35.