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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 03/24/1975 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MARCH 24, 1975 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., President Forrest leading the flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Directors Forrest, Stallwood, Littleton Absent: Directors Disch and Wall Others Present: General Manager Rickert, Attorney Robert J. Farrell, Consulting Engineer Rowe, Paul Forrester of CM Eng- ineering; Dennis Johnson, Mr. &i~Mrs. Tom Feles and Recording Secretary Eastwood. MINUTES MARCH 10, 1975 Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Littleton carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of March 10, 1975, as submitted. DIRECTOR WALL ARRIVES Director Wall arrived at the meeting at 7:01. DENNIS JOHNSON APPEARANCE Dennis Johnson, a constituent, of the Dis~ RE PARK & RECREATION trict, appeared before the Board to DISTRICT request their views in regards to incor- porating Parks and Recreation as part of the District's services. He was informed by the District's Counsel that the Dis- trict has limited Park & Recreation Powers and can only use land or existing facilit- ies that are presently owned to provide the service. Mr. Johnson indicated that he had been informed that funds were available through the HUD program that could be used for Park & Recreation pur- poses. Director Forrest stated he was interested in Parks and Recreation and would like to see the Board participate. Director Wall indicated his interest and suggested a legal determination be made by the District legal counsel to deter- mine the extent the District could parti- cipate. DIRECTOR DISCH ARRIVES Director Disch arrived at the meeting at 7:07 p.m. MOTION After considerable discussion, upon motion of Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Stallwood and carried unanimously it was authorized that the Chairman of the Board set up a Park & Recreation Committee to investigate a Park & Recreation Program for the East San Bernardino area. That after ~his Committee has made its investi- gation, Supervisors Nancy Smith and Dennis Hansberger be invited to attend a Board Meeting to'discuss such possibilities. PARK & RECREATION President Forrest appointed Director Stall- COMMITTEE APPOINTED wood, Chairman, Director Forrest, Attorney Robert Farrell, General Manager Rickert and Dennis Johnson as a Park & Recreation Com- mittee. -1- 3/24/75 The General Manager stated Mr. Feles had REQUEST FOR SEWER requested sewer service from the District DEFERENCE AGREEMENT for property at 25050 Third Street and asked TOM FELES 25050 him to present to the Board his request for THIRD STREET a Deference Agreement on his property. Mr. Feles stated he was attempting to build an auto repair center on Third Street and need- ed sewer service, however, he only needed it on the south portion of one of the lots at the present time. He is requesting to pay annexation fees on all his property and sewer connection and permit fees only on that portion of the one lot he will be developing, approximately 150 feet. If he should develop the remaining portion of his properties, he would at that time pay the sewer connection and permit fees. The fees at this time would amount to $802.00. After considerable discussion the General Manager recommended as above stated. Upon motion of Director Disch, duly seconded MOTION by Director Littleton and carried unanimously authorization was given for the District to enter into a Deference Agreement with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Feles to pay only the sewer connection and permit fees on 150 feet and the annexation fee on two lots, at a present cost of $802.00; thereafter, if he develops the remaining lots he will pay the sewer connection and permit fees at that time. The General Manager stated that the State PLANT 59, SAN BERNAR- Health Department through the Bacterial Mon- DINO AREA RESERVOIR itoring Program at Plant 59 had found bad PROBLEMS samples in the canal system. They had asked that the reservoir and pressure vessel be taken out of service in order to make an inspection. The General Manager indicated that upon inspect- ion many cracks and deterioration in the concrete walls and floor were found. He had asked Paul Forrester of CM Engineering, a structural eng- ineer, to examine it and give his opinion. Mr. Forrester reported that he could not give an opinion of the extent of the damage until some extensive tests had been made. He submitted a Cost Estimate for Engineering Analysis of the Structural Strength tests to be performed on the concrete reservoir to the Directors. He explained that Pioneer Consultants would make an analysis of soil stability and present con- crete strength; CM Engineering would then using the data supplied by Pioneer Consultants specify what remedial measures should be taken to make the concrete reservoir at Plant 59 a safe and operative facility. The cost of such report would be $4,000.00, and it would take approxi- mately three weeks. After consideration of the methods of testing the plant and the urgency of the matter and the recommendation of the General Manager, Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly seconded MOTION by Director Disch and carried unanimously authorization was given for a study to be made by Pioneer Consultants and eM Engineer- ing of Plant 59 to determine the status of the plant. -2- 3/24/75 REPORT ON WATER The General Manager stated he had receiv- EXCHANGE COMMITTEE ed no written comments from Attorney Den$1ow Green re the latest draft from the Water Exchange Committee (Conceptual Plan). He did, however, state Attorney Green is preparing a letter to be forth- coming before April 2, 1975, to be pre- sented to the Exchange Committee. Out of ten entities who are parties to the Agree- ment, four have not approved the rough- draft Agreement. After Attorney Green's letter and comments have been presented it should indicate whether or not the Agreement will be accepted by all ten entities. The Exchange Committee is attemp- ting to resolve all differences of the parties within two more meetings for the final adoption by all the parties. Infor- mation only, FIRE HYDRANT SEWER The General Manager reported that he had CHARGE REPORT met with several other general managers of Special Districts to discuss a fire hydrant service charge. The concensus of those attending was to meet with all the managers in San Bernardino County and after full study and determination has been made it would be presented to the Association of San Bernardino County Special Districts for their consideration. A meeting has been arranged for April 17, 1975. In the meantime the study of fire hydrants within the District's various pressure zones as well as within our system in the City of San Bernardino and unincorporated areas serviced by fire protection by County contract with the City of San Bernardino will be made and a report given at the April 14th Board Meeting. KATHRYN FOLTZ The General Manager presented a card which THANK YOU CARD Kathryn Foltz had addressed to the Board of Directors expressing her thanks for their granting her a leave of absence due to her illness. COMMUNICATION RE The General Manager stated th~ the letter DIVISION OF WATER from the Division of Water Quality Control QUALITY CONTROL re Class H Project F.Y. 1975-76 was self- SEWER GRANT explanatory in that the project is ineligible APPLICATION for placement this year. He recommended that another application should be submit- ted in July of 1975 for~the 1975-76 fiscal year. Information Only. A.C.W.A. DUES The General Manager indicated the Directors COMMUNICATION had all received a copy of a letter from MONTECITO COUNTY Montecito County Water District re ACWA WATER DISTRICT dues. For information only. RESOLUTION 1975.12 The General Manager indicated that the ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT District had received amendments from REPORT GUIDELINE A.C.W.A. to the existing Environmental AMENDMENTS Impact Report Guidelines. He stated he and Attorney Farrell had reviewed the amendments and Attorney Farrell had in- corporated all the amendments in Reso- lution 1975.12 and recommended that the Board adopt such Resolution in view of the fact the law indicated the amendments -3- 3/24/75 be adopted before April l, 1975. Attorney Farrell stated that thcs report is very complicated and suggested that a Special Meeting be called in order to explain to the Board the ramifications involved in the Environmental Impact Report, as there can be a penalty imposed on the District if the Act isn't adhered to. Attorney Farrell indicated he would prepare a sim- plified outline for the Board to review before the April 14th meeting. President Forrest stated he would call the Special Meeting in April. Upon motion of Director Littleton, duly MOTION seconded by Director Stallwood and carried unanimously by a roll call vote, Resolution 1975.12 was adopted as recommended. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Directors Disch, Forrest, Little- ton, Stallwood & Wall Noes: None Abstaining: None The General Manager stated~the ACWA Spring ACWA CONFERENCE Conference will be held May 6-9, 1975, at MAY 6-9, WOODLAKE Woodlake Inn, Sacramento. Copies of Confer- INN, SACRAMENTO ence information given to Directors. Upon motion of Director Wall, duly seconded MOTION by Director Stallwood and carried unanimous- ly authorization was made for any Director or staff member, designated by the General Manager, to attend said conference at Dis- trict expense. The General Manager stated a coPy of the TELEMETERING SYSTEM news article re District telemetering NEWS ARTICLE system was for information only, The General Manager stated that he was VACATION notifying the Board that h~ would be taking HAROLD G. RICKERT his vacation August ll through August 29, GENERAL MANAGER 1975. No action, information only, The General Manager also stated that Howard VACATION H. Hendricks, Auditor, would be taking his HOWARD H. HENDRICKS vacation March 24 - 28; June 23 - July 3; AUDITOR December 26 Jan. 2; for informaton only. The General Manager stated that each Board FINANCIAL STATEMENT Member had received a-copy of the Financial FEBRUARY, 1975 Statement after which he commented briefly. No action, information only. The General Manager reported that Clint CLINT STEWART Stewart had received a settlement check STATE COMPENSATION for settlement:of 27 1/2% permanent dis- INSURANCE FUND ability from an accide~t~sustained on SETTLEMENT the job from State Compensation Insurance Fund. He indicated there was some question as to whether the District had claim on a portion of the settlement as the District had paid Clint Stewart his full pay and Clint had in turn given the -4- 3/24/75 Distr~ct his State Compensation Insur- ance Fund check. The matter was pre- viously submitted to Attorney Farrell who will review the law re this matter and will give a report at the April 14th Board Meeting. NORTH FORK WATER The General Manager recommended that Joe COMPANY ANNUAL Rowe, a Director for North Fork Water MEETING APRIL 11, Company, be allowed to vote District stock 1975 at the North Fork Water Company's annual Meeting being held April ll, at 2:00 p.m., as he will be out of town on that date, ,.., attending the AWWA Conference in Monterey. MOTION Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously that Joe Rowe be authorized to vote District stock at the annual meet- ing of the North Fork Water Company. ANNUAL MEETINGS OF The General Manager stated that the CITY CREEK WATER CO.; Annual Meeting of City Creek Water Company WEST TWIN CREEK WATER would be held at lO:O0 a.m., April 15; CO; CORWIN WELL COMPANY; West Twin Creek Water Company at lO:O0 and, MUTUAL WELL CO. a.m., April 16; Corwin Well Company at 2:00 p.m., April 16; Mutual Well Company at 2:30 p.m., April 16 and requested authorization for the General Manger to vote District shares. MOTION Upon motion of Director Wall, duly second- ed by Director Stallwood and carried unan- imously authorization was given for the General Manager to vote District stock at said annual meetings. DELROSA MUTUAL WATER The General Manager indicated to the COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING Board the Del Rosa Mutual Water Company APRIL 17, 1975 annual meeting would be held April 17 at 2:00 p.m. He recommended authorization for John Littleton to vote District stock at said meeting. MOTION Upon motion of Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Stallwood and carried unanimous- ly authorization was given to Director Littleton to vote District stock at the Del Rosa Mutual Water Company Annual Meet- ing. INITIATING ANNEXATION The General Manager presented initiating 1975-3; BOB BRUCE INC. annexation No. 1975.3, Resolution 1975-13 TRACT 8934 to the Board of Directors, for Bob Bruce, Inc., Tract 8934, Baseline and Browning Road. The General Manager explained the purpose of the annexation and recommended approval of the initiating proceedings be- fore LAFC. MOTION Upon motion of Director Disch, duly second- ed by Director Littleton and carried ~=~ unanimously by roll call vote, Resolution 1975-13 was adopted as submitted; AYES: Directors Disch, Forrest, Stallwood Littleton NOES: None ABSTAINING: Director Wall -5- 3/24/75 The General Manager indicated that Attorney REPORT ON PERRIS Farrell was preparing separate agreements HILL, COLINA PARK for each property owner to execute, together WATER COMPANY (JACK with a separate agreement for Jack Widmeyer's WIDMEYER SYSTEM) turning over the facilities of his system. Staff together with the Consulting Engineers are designing a hydromatic system and appur- tenant facilities for the area. He provided each Director with a cost breakdown on the estimated $11,295.00 cost for the property owners share, showing $806.79 for 13 lots and $896.79 for Jack Widmeyer, as he will require a meter to be installed within an unmetered service. Information only. The General Manager indicated that the State STATE HEALTH DEPART- Department was sponsoring a class for Color, MENT INSTRUCTIONS Odor and Turbidity Test Instructions at the DUNCAN PARKES AND State Health Department Laboratories in Los HARRY BLACKMAN Angeles, Thursday,Apr. 3, 1975, at no cost other than transportation and lunch and recommended Duncan Parkes and Harry Black- man be authorized to attend. Upon motion of Director Disch, duly seconded MOTION by Director Wall and carried unanimously authorization was given for Duncan Parkes and Harry Blackman to attend the class at District expense. The General Manager stated that an advanced SPECIAL DISTRICTS studies program in Special Districts Manage- ADVANCED STUDIES ment is being presented by the University of PROGRAM - SANTA California Extension and California Special BARBARA - MAY 12-15 Districts Association at Santa Barbara, May 12-15, 1975 and recommended Howard Hendricks attendance. Upon motion of Director Disch, duly seconded MOTION by Director Wall and carried unanimously authorization was given for Howard Hendricks to attend the Advanced Studies Program for Special Districts at District expense. President Forrest stated he was appointing BROCHURE COMMITTEE a Brochure Committee, namely: Director APPOINTMENT Stallwood, Chairman, Director Forrest and Harold G. Rickert. After discussion of the new committee and the existing Public Relations Committee, President Forrest stated that the PUBLIC RELATIONS Public Relations Committee would be abolished. COMMITTEE ABOLISHED Director Stallwood requested of the General MAIL ADDRESSED TO Manager-Secretary that all mail sent to him INDIVIDUAL BOARD at the District Office be forwarded to him MEMBERS directly to his home rather than being opened by District staff. The General-Manager was further instructed to advise staff members to forward all mail addressed to any Director at the District Office to their individual resident address. Director Stallwood requested the General MONTHLY MANAGER'S Manager prepare a monthly Manager's Report REPORT for the Board re pertinent District business, to keep the Board informed. The General Manager stated he would prepare such a report. -6- 3/24/75 ARBITRATION, CITY OF The General Manager reported that to date SAN BERNARDINO SEWER Attorney Denslow Green had received no SERVICE CHARGE word on the Closing Brief which he had submitted to the Arbitrators. For infor- mation only. CONDEMNATION SUIT The General Manager reported on a meeting BIG BEAR MUTUAL WATER to be held on April 17th on the condemnation DEPARTMENT vs BEAR suit between representatives of Big Bear VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER Mutual Water Company and Big Bear Munici- DISTRICT pal Water District. MEETING WITH LARRY The General Manager reported he had been HENDON, LAFC contacted for a meeting with Larry Hendon, ==. Executive Director of LAFC on Tuesday, March 25, at the District Office. He re- ported it was probably in regards to the Sphere of Influence, City of San Bernardino. Information Only. WARRANTS - FEBRUARY General Checks - 1460 1580 $164,106.50 Payroll Checks 79 139 14,765.75 $178,871.80 MOTION Upon motion of Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously the warrants were approved as submitted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon motion of Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. y N'ofwr-=~n~Fn 'Wi Forr6sl~J Preside'r~v -7- 3/24/75