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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 05/12/1975 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY HATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1975 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 CALL TO ORDER p.m., President Forrest leading in the flag salute. Present: Directors Disch, Forrest, ROLL CALL Littleton, Stallwood, Wall Absent: None Others Present: General Manager Rickert; Auditor Hendricks; Attorney Robert J. Farrell; Consulting Engineer Joseph Rowe; Recording Secretary Eastwood and Dave Norton Upon motion of Director Disch, duly MINUTES - APRIL 28, seconded by Director Wall and carried 1975 unanimously the Minutes of April 28, 1975, were approved as submitted. Director Stallwood, Chairman of the Water WATER COMMITTEE REPORT Committee, reported that the Water Com- ON MT. HARRISON WATER mittee had met and reviewed the Mt. COMPANY Harrison's proposal requesting the District take over their Water Company. He indicated that an agreement had been prepared in 1972, however, there were sections that would have to be revised and changed. He suggested that the well that served the 146 acres of citrus would undoubtedly have to be capped and water could be supplied by the District's ~'~ stock ownership in North Fork and Bear Valley Mutual water companies from the North Fork Ditch. The General Manager suggested that a letter be written setting forth the terms and conditions under which the Dis- trict would accept the Mt. Harrison Mutual Water Company and the method of serving the citrus property with water. After the Mt. Harrison property owners come to a decision on the terms and conditions setforth, a written agreement could then be prepared. In the meantime, he recommended with the irrigation season now beginning the Dis- trict may wish to furnish agricultural water to them through our North Fork Water stock by allowing the payment of stock assessment until the agreement is oonsum- mated, as they do not have enough stock water to meet their present needs. The agreement should show that the District would take ownership of the well, easements and water rights within the well, that the District water formula will be required to be satisfied by the rights in the well and .== any additional from North Fork, Bear Valley stock, or cash. Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly MOTION seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously that we accept the Mt. Harrison Water Company under conditions discussed by the Water Committee. That a letter be written by legal counsel, the consulting engineer and staff outlining the conditions to Mt. Harrison Mutual Water Company with finalization of Agree- ment being made by July 14th Board Meeting.. 5/12~75 DAVID NORTON The General Manager ind%cated that he had SV-7858 talked with Mrs. Norton by telephone with CLARIFICATION OF regards to her complaint of the District SEWER CHARGES sewer charges. He indicated that the Nortons had a duplex rental unit on Crest Street and~inquired as to why there was a sewer charge on both units, as both units were on the same lateral line. The General Manager indicated that the District charge for that type of connection is $4.00 on each unit whether one or both:units are occupied, with a .25 charge for each addi- tional bath, over one in each unit. Mr. Norton, who was called on by the President, requested there be no charge for one unit since it was not occupied. The General Manager recommended that the charge remain as it is since the charge is by Ordinance. No action taken. PRESENTATION OF The General Manager presented the written WRITTEN REPORT ON PLANT report he had received from CM Enqineering 59 FROM CM ENGINEERING and Pioneer Laboratory regarding Plant 59. AND PIONEER TESTING The President asked the Consulting Engineer LABORATORY to review it briefly with the Board. The Consulting Engineer stated that the Plant is a reasonably safe structure and if the precautionary measures which they recom- mended are taken the Plant can continue to be in]service. They are: 1) normal operating level be lowered to three feet; 2) seal the crack at the base of the south wall by epoxy injection, also the cracks in the floor; 3) install rain gutters and downspouts on the roof and direct roof runoff away from reservoir in hard surface drainage swales;~and, 4) regrade and install hard surface to the area immediately in front of the south wall and adjacent to the reservoir access opening (west side of reservoir). It was also suggested as an added safeguard that property downstream be purchased by the District. The General Manager reported that the crack on the south wall and floor cracks had been repaired with the epoxy injection and the problem seemed to be solved as far as leakage and bacterial problems. He indicated that the District crews could work on the rain gutters and downspouts and resurfacing by others could be done this summer before the rains in the winter started again. We would also get estimates on the cost~ of prevention of further eroison on the south side. All these costs could be included in next year's budget. The General Manager recom- mended that the report be accepted and filed in the general file for future ref- erence. MOTION Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously that the report as submitted by CM Engineering and Pioneer-~onsultants be accepted and filed for future reference. ~-2~ 5/! 2/75 The General Manager presented a bill from PRESENTATION OF BILL CM Engineering for preparation of the FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES report on Plant 59. He indicated that Ct FOR APPROVAL FROM CM was approximately 50% above the estimated ENGINEERING cost previously presented. The Consulting Engineer stated the reason for the extra costs was due to much effort in determin- ing how to repair the crack in the south wall, which was found when the reservoir was emptied. He indicated that thcs was actually Phase III of the project. After discussion of the matter, upon motion MOTION of Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously authorization was made for payment of $2,830.00 to CM Engineering for the report on Plant 59. The General Manager stated he had forwarded CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO a memo to the Directors indicating the per- SPHERE OF INFLUENCE centage of the existing District that lies WITHIN DISTRICT BOUNDARIES within the City of San Bernardino's Sphere of Influence. It is currently 93.1~%. For information only, no action taken. The Secretary presented Resolution No. INITIATING ANNEXATION 1975-22, Initiating Annexation 1975-6, 1975-6; ANDERSON DICKEY, Anderson G. & Barbara F. Dickey, 7057 Perris 7057 PERRIS HILL ROAD, Hill Road, San Bernardino, to be presented S.B. to LAFC. He explained the annexation and recommended approval of the Initiating Annexation. Upon motion of Director Disch, duly MOTION seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously by Roll Call vote Resolution 1975.22 was accepted as submitted. Ayes: Directors Disch, Forrest, Littleton, Stallwood & Wall Noes; None Abstaining: None The General Manager stated to the Board REQUEST TO CONNECT TO he had received a request from Anderson DISTRICT SEWER BY Dickey, 7057 Perris Hill Road, San ANDERSON G. DICKEY, Bernardino, to connect to the District 7057 PERRIS HILL ROAD, sewer line. He explained that he had S.B. signed annexation papers and paid the connection fee, however, he is request- ing connection at once before completion of the annexation because of the failure of their private sewer system. Upon motion of Director Disch,~duly MOTION seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously authorization was made for Mr. Anderson to connect to the District sewer. The General Manager presented Resolution RESOLUTION 1975.20 1975.20 Accepting Deed and Agreements ACCEPTING DEED AND Providing for Conveyance of Water Rights AGREEMENTS - SUPERIOR in Trust for Superior Orchards to the Board ORCHARDS for acceptance. The District's Attorney 5/!2/75 0 96 explained the Deference Agreements were not acknowledged, therefore, they would have to be returned to Surr & Hellyer for said execution. MOTION Upon motion of Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously by Roll Call vote, Resolution No. 1975.20 Accepting Deeds and Agreements Providing for Conveyance of Water Rights in Trust for Superior Orchards was accepted as presented. Ayes: Directors Disch, Forrest, Littleton, Stallwood & Wall Noes: None Abstaining: None LOT RENTAL REQUEST The General Manager presented a letter HAZEL RHEUARK which had been directed to the Directors 7026 DELROSA AVENUE in which Mrs. Rheuark had requested S.B. authorization to let her horse eat the SV - 58 grass around Plant 2A. He recommended that her request be allowed, providing she build a fence approximately 7 or 8 feet around the well to keep the animal away from the well. The animal would help keep the plant site clean of weeds and grass. MOTION Upon motion of Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously authorization was given to enter into an agreement on a month to month basis wherein Mrs. Rheuark would maintain a fence around the well and keep the area clean at all times and hold the m District harmless of all causes. HIGHLAND WELL COMPANY The General Manager requested authorization ANNUAL MEETING for the Auditor Treasurer to attend and vote on District shares at the Highland Well Company annual stockholders meeting at lO:O0 a.m., May 17, 1975. MOTION Upon motion of Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously authorization was made for the Auditor Treasurer to attend said 'meeting and vote on District shares SPECIAL DISTRICTS The General Manager announced that the MONTHLY MEETING Association of San Bernardino County Special Districts monthly meeting would be held in Victorville at the Green Tree Inn, May 19, 1975, at 7:00 p.m.. The Board President stated that the District would be the Host District in June and that he had asked Tony Zenz to speak on the subject of "Economics of San Bernardino ,... County", with the meeting beingi~beld at the Mediterranean Restaurant. He requested that Supervisors Nancy Smith and Dennis Hansberger be invited also. 5/12/75 The General Manager stated that San Bernardino SBVMWD CONTRACT WITH Valley Municipal Water District had contracted VINNELL CORPORATION Vinnell Corporation to install their trans- TO INSTALL PIPELINE mission line for state water from West Twin THROUGH DISTRICT Creek area to the mouth of the Santa Ana River, through our District. In doing so they are tearing out portions of District water and sewer mains. The Consulting Engineer felt they should be put on notice that they will be liable for any damage that might result from their disturbing District mains. After con- siderable discussion it was recommended that a meeting be set with SBVMWD General Manager, Jack Beaver, as well as the contractor and tell them we will hold them liable indefinitely, and they will be billed monthly for any and all costs. Upon motion of Director Littleton, duly MOTION seconded by Director Stallwood and carried unanimously it was determined that a letter would be written putting SBVMWD on notice that the District will not only hold them responsible, but will bill them monthly and also set a meeting with them in order that they will understand what they will be liable for in order to protect the District's interests. After discussion of the construction work NOTIFICATION OF being done on Piedmont Drive by the Vinnell CONSTRUCTION WORK Corporation, it was recommended that all BEING DONE BY VINNELL District customers be notified that it is CORPORATION TO DISTRICT not the East San Bernardino County Water CUSTOMERS ON PIEDMONT District that is doing the work, also DRIVE explaining that SBVMWD has contracted Vinnell Corporation to install their water transmission line for state water. Upon motion of Director Disch, duly MOTION seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously authorization was made for staff to send a letter out to all property owners within the District affected by the construction explaining the situation to them. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Directors Disch, Forrest, Littleton Wall Noes: Director Stallwood Abstaining: None The General Manager reported to the ASSEMBLY BILL 1313 Directors he had mailed a copy of AB 1313 for them to review. After discussion of the Assembly Bill, it was determined the Board would like the benefit of Attorney Denslow Green's comments before taking any action. Upon motion of Director Wall, duly MOTION seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously that Attorney Green, Attorney Farrell and staff were to review AB 1313 and that an opinion be submitted to the Board within thirty days. -5- 5/12/75 MEETING WITH The General Manager stated he had been ASSEMBLYMAN JERRY asked by Assemblyman Jerry Lewis to LEWIS attend a meeting on May 15 at his office regarding the pump tax bill. Information only. FIELD SUPERINTENDENT The General Manager reported that Don DON SICKLES Sickles, District Field Superintendent, was off work due to illness and requested that Harry Blackman be appointed as act- ing Assistant Field Superintendent, in his absence. MOTION Upon motion of Director Wall and seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously Harry Blackman was authorized to act as Assistant Field Superintendent in Don Sickles absence. ASSIGNMENT OF COMMITTEE The Board President stated that he was CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS appointing new chairmen and members of BY BOARD PRESIDENT all Committees, effective May 27, as follows: ANNEXATION COMMITTEE Philip Disch, Chair- man, John Littleton, Howard Hendricks, Robert Farrell, Attorney BROCHURE COMMITTEE R.E. Stallwood, Chair- man, John Littleton, Harold G. Rickert FINANCE COMMITTEE - R.E. Stallwood, Chair- man, Norman Forrest, Howard Hendricks FIRE HYDRANT COMMITTEE Philip Disch, Chairman, Art Wall, Harold G. Rickert JOINT POWERS SEWER NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE ARBITRATION - Art Wall, Chairman, Philip Disch, John Littleton, Alternate, Howard Hendricks, Kenneth Patterson, Joseph Rowe LAFC COMMITTEE Philip Disch, Chairman, Art Wall, Howard Hendricks PARK & RECREATION COMMITTEE - R. E. Stall- wood, Chairman, Norman Forrest, Dennis Johnson, Citizen Committee Member, Robert J. Farrell, Harold G. Rickert PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Philip Disch, Chair- man, Norman Forrest, Harold G. Rickert SEWER COMMITTEE - Norman Forrest, Chairman, Art Wall, Howard Hendricks SPECIAL SEWER COMMITTEE - Abolished TELEMETERING COMMITTEE R.E. Stallwood, Chairman, Norman Forrest, Harold Rickert, Howard H. Hendricks WATER COMMITTEE - Philip Disch, Chairman R.E. Stallwood, Harold G. Rickert ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 Harold G. R~kert, 'Norman W.-F~t~est 5/12/75 Secretary ~resi. dent