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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/14/1975 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING APRIL 14, 1975 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M., CALL TO ORDER President Forrest leading the flag salute. Present: Directors Forrest, Stallwood, Wall, ROLL CALL Littleton and Disch Absent: None Others Present: General Manager Rickert, Attorney Robert J. Farrell, Auditor Hendricks, Dick Rieker and Paul Forrester representing CM Eng- ineering; David Turner representing Pioneer Laboratories and Elizabeth Kiel representing Mt. Harrison Water Company, and Recording Secretary Eastwood, also Duncan Parkes. The General Manager pointed out a typographical MINUTES MARCH 24, error in the amount Jack Widmeyer's proportion- 1975 al cost would be in connecting the Colina Park Water Company to District's extended system. It should have read $896.79, rather than $869.79. Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly second- ed by Director Wall, and carried unanimously the Minutes of March 24, 1975, were approved as corrected. President Forrest indicated he wished to with- BROCHURE COMMITTEE draw his name from the Brochure Committee and appoint Director Littleton in his place. The Committee would then consist of Director Stall- wood, chairman, Director Littleton and General Manager Rickert. The General Manager indicated to the Board MT. HARRISON MUTUAL the Mt. Harrison Mutual Water Company is de- WATER COMPANY sirous of having the District take over the Mt. Harrison Mutual Water Company and its operation. There is approximately 146 acres of the Mutual that had annexed to the District in 1966 and is being served by one well. The stockholders wish to dedicate their well site water rights, as well as access rights to the well, the well and all appurtenances. The Mutual is requesting the following: l) Dis- trict supply stock water for irrigation pur- poses at usual stock assessment rates paid by regular stockholders of North Fork and Bear Valley Companies; 2) District supply at least 65 in. of water, amount presently be- ing produced in the well; 3) Water required to be supplied under pressure would have to be arranged for individually between the grower and the District; and, 4) Dedication of the well, well site, appurtenant facilities, and water rights acquired by pumping well would satisfy the District water formula requirements necessary to supply domestic water when the property is developed for urban- ization. Mrs. Elisabeth Kiel was present to answer questions presented by the Board re -1- 4/14/75 the Mutual. After a lengthy discussion MOTION upon motion of Director Disch, duly second- ed by Director Stallwood and carried unan- imously that in order for the Board to act with adequate knowledge of the transaction, it be turned over to the Water Committee for their consideration and bring a recom- mendation back to the Board at the May 12, 1975, Board Meeting for final action. ENGINEERING STUDY - The General Manager indicated to the Board PLANT 59 that Paul Forrester of CM Engineering Assoc. and David Turner of Pioneer Consultants were present to present their verbal reports on the findings of their studies of Plant 59. After both engineers presented their verbal reports the Board of Directors took the matter under advisement and President Forrest appointed a Special Water Committee to consider th'is problem. The Committee was composed Of Director Wall, Chairman, Director Stallwood, Auditor Hendricks, Duncan Parkes and the General Manager. They would meet to consider the alteratives of the engineering report and initiate a program from the alternatives to take care of the problem. Chairman Wall called a committee meeting for April 15, 1975 at 12 noon. REPORT ON MEETING WITH Director Stallwood reported that he had SUPERVISOR HANSBERGER met with Supervisor Hansberger and discus- RE PARK & RECREATION sed the District's involvement in a Park & Recreation Program. He indicated that Mr. Hansberger was going to contact the County Counsel and also the District's General Counsel, Robert J. Farrell, to determine the legal problems and limits of the District's participation under the Water Code before proceeding further. He indicated Mr. Hansberger was very receptive to the idea. Attorney Farrell stated he had been contacted once, how- ever, arrangements for a meeting with County Counsel had not yet been made. Director Stallwood indicated he would fol- low through on the subject. SALE OF DISTRICT WELL The General Manager indicated that Mr. ON FAIRFAX AND UNION Fred Blum had written the District re- WELL No. 22 questing the purchase of an abandoned well adjacent to his property on Fair- fax and Union Streets. The General Manager indicated the District had no further use of the abandoned well other than for observation of depth of water and, therefore~ recommended it be sold with certain reservations. MOTION Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Wall~and~car~ied unanimously that the well be sold for a minimum of $50 to Mr. Blum, with staff and legal counsel authorized to prepare the necessary documents. LETTER FROM ATTORNEY The General Manager indicated to the DENSLOW GREEN RE CON- Board that the District and North Fork CEPTUAL PLAN (EAST Water Company had both received a letter VALLEY WATER EXCHANGE) from Attorney Green re the Conceptual Plan. He made comments regarding the -2- 4/14/75 th~ Draft of th~ Cooperatlve~Water Project Agreement of March 10, 1975. The General Manager indicated that Attorney Green was meeting with the North Fork Board of Directors at 9:00 a.m. on April 18, 1975, re the Greenback Formula. For information only. The General Manager presented Resolution RESOLUTION 1975.14 1975.14 Accepting Conveyance of Pipeline ACCEPTANCE OF CON- Easement - Petrolane Properties (Starer VEYANCE OF PIPELINES, Brothers) Palm and Highland Avenues, S.B. PETROLANE PROPERTIES, mm stating an additional easement was neces- INC. (STATER BROS.) sary as they decided to ~nstall a fire hydrant standby service, thereby recom- mending acceptance. Upon motion of Director Littleton, duly MOTION seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously Resolution 1975.14 was adopted as submitted. The General Manager indicated to the CERTIFICATE FOR Board that Don Sickles and Duncan Parkes WATER LABORATORY had attended the Water Laboratory School SCHOOL - DUNCAN PARKES on General Physical Analyses presented by AND DON SICKLES the State of California Health and Welfare Agency, Department of Health and had re- ceived a certificate~ for their parti- cipation. Upon motion of Director Disch, duly MOTION seconded by Director Littleton and car- ried unanimously authorization was made for a letter of commendation to be written to each of the participants and ~ their certificates framed and presented to them. The General Manager indicated he had STANDARD INSURANCE asked Auditor Hendricks to review and COMPANY RENEWALS determine those employees now participat- ing in the life insurance program provided partially by the District and make a re- port to the Board. Auditor Hendricks had a prepared report representing those employees actively and inactively involved, as well as the cost breakdown paid by the employees and the District. The General Manager indicated that the majority of those participating were the older aged employees. The younger employees were not interested as they could buy insur- ance on their own at lower rates. In order to keep the program active he recommended the Board consider partici- pation of greater than .16 per thousand which would interest the younger employ- ees participation. Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly MOTION seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously authorization was made for the District to contribute .47 per thousand for each employee who wished to carry Standard Life Insurance with the balance to be paid by the employee. 4/14/75 REPAIRS AND COST OF The General Manager stated that Duncan SEWER JET RODDER Parkes was present to report to the EQUIPMENT Board his findings re repairs to the Dis- trict sewer jet rodding machin . Mr. Parkes stated the rodding machine had experienced transmission problems, that two weeks after the transmission had been repaired under warranty, Ct again develop- ed the same problem. The second time the ~arranty was not honored and after consid- erable time and effort with the company ,.., who furnished the machine and Ford Motor Co., they dented the second claim. After consulting with Attorney Farrell and all facts having beenpresented and reviewed, the recommendation was made that the $759.13 bill be paid by the District as the legal cost that may be involved could far exceed the cost of repairs to the transmission. MOTION Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously authorization was made to accept the loss and pay the bill of $759.13. CLARIFICATION OF SEWER The General Manager asked that Auditor CHARGE TO MRS. SEWARD Hendricks report on a claim by Mrs. Seward. SV-5643 He stated Mrs. Seward had been charged .25 per month for two bathrooms for the past sixteen years and in fact only had one bath. This amounted to $48.00. She was asking to be reimbursed for this amount. MOTION After consideration of the matter, and explanation by legal counsel, and upon w motion of Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously authorization Was made to re- fund Mrs. Seward $45.00 along with a letter explaining the Board's d~cis~on.~. ~ INITIATING ANNEXATION The General Manager presented Resol'uti~on .. 1975-4 DONALD A AND 1975.15, Initiating /tnnexati~ 1975-4, DONNA J SAUNDERS Don~ld'A."and Donna J. Sau~nders, 26110 Pumalo Street, San Bernardino~' to be pre- sented to LAFC. He explained the annexa- tion and recommended approval of the initiating proceedings. MOTION Upon motion of Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Stallwood and carried unanimously Resolution 1975.15 was accepted as submitted. CONNECTION TO The General Manager stated to the Board DISTRICT SEWER LINE he had received a request from Mrs. Kathy KATHY R. LINEBERRY R. Lineberry, 7030 Perris Hill Road, S.B. 7030 PERRIS HILL RD. to connect to the District sewer line. He SV-12191 explained that she has signed annexation papers and paid the connection fee, however, w she is requesting connection at once before completion of the annexation because her septic tank has failed. He recommended her request be granted. MOTION Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously authorization was made for Mrs. Lineberry to connect to the District sewer. -4- 4/14/75 The General Manager stated two employees RICKY BOYD AND were eligible for step increases with KENNETH OLIVE approval by their supervisors, and recom- STEP INCREASES mended they be granted: Ricky Boyd, Utility Crewman I, 25A, $$.01/hr to 25B $3.16/hr 6 month increase, effective 4/14/75 Kenneth Olive - Utility Crewman II, 27B $3.48/hr to 27C $3.66/hr, 1 year increase, effective March 31, 1975. Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly MOTION seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously authorization was made for step increases for Ricky Boyd and Kenneth Olive as recommended by the General Manager. The General Manager indicated that the LAFC NOTICE OF PUBLIC was conducting a public hearing, April 23, HEARING - LAFC 1975, at 2:00 p.m. re the City of San Bernar- CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO dino Sphere of Influence. Director Stallwood indicated that reference had been made at the last hearing that the District and the City of San Bernardino were engaged in a matter over minor differences, referring to the Sewer Arbitration. Also that the Dis- trict had passed a resolution indicating the District would encourage property owners to annex to the City. After considerable dis- cussion on the matter Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly MOTION seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously authorization was made for Attorney Farrell and the General Manager to draft a letter to the LAFC indicating to them annexation wgu!d be encouraged only under certain conditions ~nd also clarify the differences between the City and the District to which Mayor Holcomb alluded. The General Manager stated that the ASSOCIATION OF SAN Association'~f San~.Berna~di~q County '-~ BERNARDINO COUNTY Special Dist~ic,t'~.s· mo.nthly 'meeting will~ SPECIAL DISTRICTS be held on April 21, 1~975, at the Arbor MONTHLY MEETING Restaurant in Upland, CA. with Monte Vista County Water District as host. The General Manager requested the report STATE COMPENSATION to be given by Attorney Farrell re the INSURANCE FUND SETTLE- State Compensation Fund Settlement MENT CLINT STEWART Clint Stewart be extended to the April 28 Board Meeting. Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly MOTION seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously the request was granted. The General Manager requested the report ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDE- on the Environmental Guideline Amendments LINE AMENDMENTS Summary to be given by Attorney Farrell SUMMARY be extended to the April 28th Board Meet- ing. Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly MOTION seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously the request was granted. -5- 4/14/75 0 384 BROCHURE COMMITTEE Director Stallwood, Chairman of the REPORT Brochure Committee, reported on the April brochure. Director Stallwood in- dicated the brochure was in final form and ready to be printed. It was sug- gested it be printed in blue ink. No action, information only. DIRECTOR AND MRS. President Forrest suggested to the Board JOHN LITTLETON Members that a Resolution be adopted 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY commending Director and Mrs. John W. Little- RESOLUTION NO. 1975.16 ton on their 50th Wedding Anniversary and presented to them. MOTION Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously Resolution No. 1975.16 com- mending Director and Mrs. John W. Littleton on their 50th Wedding Anniver- sary was adopted as recommended. MANAGER'S REPORT An oral report was given by the General Manager regarding District operations and projects, completed and in progress. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to con- duct the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously. Harold G Rick t, Secretary Harol. d . . Board of Dlr~tors Norni~n W. Forres~t, Prd~ident~-/ Board of Directors 4/14/75 -6-