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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 11/28/1975 02504 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 28, 1975 A Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the East San Bernar- dino County Water District has been scheduled for 11:45 a.m., Novem- ber 28, 1975, at the District Office, 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino. The purpose of this meeting is to: 1) Administer Oath to Two New Board Members; 2) Reorganization of Board of Directors; 3) Re- organization of Seating Arrangements of Directors and Staff Mem- bers; 4) Discussion on Tape Recordings of Board Meetings; 5) Resolution 1975.53, Authorization for Endorsing Checks for With- drawal of Funds, Bank of California; 6) Resolution 1975.54 Author- ization for Access to Safe; and 7) Resolution 1975.55 Signature Cards for District Checking Account. ~/a~~ o~d~~r~t', S e c r e t a r y Notice of Meeting of the Board of Directors of the East San Bernar- dino County Water District. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) HAROLD G. RICKERT, being first du y. sworn, dep0ses~ and ~.ays: That he is and at all times herein mentioned was the duly qualified Secretary of the East San Bernardino County Water District, San Bernardino County, California; and that he caused to be posted on or near the door of the meeting place of the Board of Directors of said District a copy of the Notice of a scheduled Special Board Meeting of the Board of Directors of the East San Bernardino County Water District. Said posting was commenced on November 25, 1975 and remained posted to the time of the meeting, said meeting being November 28, 1975, 11:45 a.m. ~/G~,~S~ec/re tary Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th day of November, 1975. N~t~ary Public in and for the State of California ~,. ~;~ N ] ,- ,RY PU BLIO ~om~ssi0n Expi,'e~ February 25, 1978 0 505 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 28, 1975 MINUTES The meeting was called to order by President Forrest at 11:45 a.m. and led those present in the salute to the American flag. PRESENT: President Norman W. Forrest, DIRECTORS: Philip A. Disch, John W. Littleton, O.A. Wall ABSENT: Director R. E. Stallwood STAFF PRESENT: Harold G. Rickert, General Manager-Secretary, Howard H. Hendricks, Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie Eastwood, Recording Secretary PROFESSIONAL STAFF: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel OTHER GUESTS: Dennis Johnson, Mrs. Dennis Johnson and children; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stoops The Secretary administered the Oath of OATH OF OFFICE ADMIN- Office to the two new directors, Dennis ISTERED TO NEW L. Johnson and Gerald W. Stoops. With DIRECTORS the new members of the Board of Directors officially installed, the President in- dicated the meeting would proceed. The President indicated that in the past BOARD PRESIDENCY the Board President was nominated on a TWO YEAR ROTATING two year rotating, basiS:. However, that SYSTEM had been changed to a one-year rotating basis two years ago. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Johnson - Disch) that the Presidency be on a two year rotating system, rather than one year. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Directors Disch, Johnson, Wall Noes: Directors Forrest, Stoops President Forrest declared nominations in NOMINATIONS FOR order for President. Director Disch nom- PRESIDENT inated Director Wall, Director Stoops nom- inated Director Forrest. M/S/C (Wall- Stoops) that nominations be closed. It was requested that the vote be by secret ballot. Ballots were prepared by the Secretary. Votes: Director Wall - 2 Director Forrest - 2 One abstaining vote After discussion, it was M/S/C (Johnson - Wall) that Philip A. ELECTION OF Disch be nominated for President. There ,,.~PRESIDENT -1- 11/28/75 0 596 being no further nominations, a unanimous ballot was cast for Director Disch as the elcted Presi- dent of the Board for the next two years. President Forrest relinquish- ed the chair to President Philip A. Disch and took his place as a Director at the table. ELECTION OF The President declared nominations VICE-PRESIDENT were in order for Vice-President. Director Forrest nominated Director Stoops. Director Stoops declined stating he was too busy with other activities at this time. Whereupon Director Johnson nominated Director M/S/C (Forrest - Wall) that nom- inations be closed. There being no further nominations, a unanimous ballot was cast for Director Wall as the Vice-President for the next two years. APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL The President stated the General MANAGER Manager would need to be appointed for the next two years. M/S/C (Wall - Johnson) that Harold G. Rickert be re-appointed as General Manager of the District, tenure at the pleasure of the Board. APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY The President stated a Secretary of the Board would need to be appoint- ed. M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that Bonnie Eastwood be appointed as Secretary to the Board of Directors tenure at the pleasure of the Board. Ordinance 280 to be amended to in- dicate said change with appointment effective November 28, 1975. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR- The President stated th? appointment TREASURER of Auditor for the next term was in order. M/S/C (Forrest - Wall) that Howard Hendricks be re-appointed as Auditor Treasurer of the District, tenure at pleasure of the Board. TIME AND PLACE FOR HOLDING The President declared that the time REGULAR MEETINGS and place for holding regular meet- ings was open for discussion. M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that Regular Meetings will be held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, CA. CALLING SPECIAL MEETINGS The President stated the method of calling Special Meetings should be determined. The General Manager stated Section 54956 of the Water Code specifically outlines the man- ner of calling and conducting Special Meetings. M/S/C (Wall - Forrest) that the Board follow the Government Code 11/28/75 0 507 Sect±on 54956 prov±sion in call±ng Special Meetings. After a discussion on seating arrange- SEATING ARRANGEMENTS ments for Directors, staff and con- FOR BOARD AND STAFF sultants, it was M/S/C (Johnson - Stoops) that Directors and staff and consultants be divided at the table, with Directors at the head and staff and consultants at the other end. Director Stoops stated he would like TAPE RECORDING OF ALL to see all meetings taped and held BOARD MEETINGS for one year. He also stated that he and Mr. Johnson would rather not participate in the District insurance program. The staff is investigating as to whether or not this is possible. After discussion of taping all meetings, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Johnson) that staff be authorized to investigate cost of providing tape recorder and microphones for recording all meetings. After discussion on tapes and insurance, the motion was withdrawn until more in- formation can be obtained and considered. Director Stoops stated he would check on the costs and present them at the Decem- ber 8, 1975 Board Meeting. The Auditor explained to the Board that RESOLUTION 1975.53 Resolution 1975.53 provided that the ENDORSEMENT OF DISTRICT District account at Bank of California, CHECKS National Association, could be drawn upon by check with either Auditor Hendricks' signature or any two directors. M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that Resolution 1975.53 be adopted. The Auditor stated that Resolution 1975.54 RESOLUTION 1975.54 was for authorization for any two directors AUTHORIZATION TO OPEN or one director and himself to open the DISTRICT SAFETY DEPOSIT District safety deposit box at the Bank of BOX California. M/S/C (Wall Stoops) that Resolution 1975.54 be'adopted granting access to the District safety deposit box at Bank of California upon signature of the Auditor and one director or two directors. Resolution 1975.55 was declared void as it was covered by Resolution 1975.54. The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT B0~hie East%fo~d, Secretary -3- 11/28/75