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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 02/09/19760Z536 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1976 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., President Philip A. Disch leading the flag salute. ROLL CALL: Present: President Philip A. Disch, Norman W. Forrest, Gerald W. Stoops, Dennis Johnson, O.A. Wall Absent: None PROFESSIONAL STAFF: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel STAFF PRESENT: Howard H. Hendricks, Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie Eastwood, Secretary MINUTES M/S/C (Wall - Stoops) Minutes for January 26, 1976 be approved as submitted; Minutes of January 29, 1976 be approved as submitted. REPORT OF WATER AND FINANCE COMMITTEES RE REQUEST FOR WATER FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY Auditor Hendricks indicated that Southern California Water Company had requested installation of two services, one at Highland between Palm and Boulder providing 300 gpm and the other at Victoria and Baseline providing 1000 gpm, to provide water to their Company. He indicated that at the present time the District does not have an excess amount of water. Therefore, the District would be unable to provide water to them at this time. There was some discussion as to the availability of requested water at the Highland location at the present time. After a lengthy discussion, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that the District deny the request of Southern California Water Company for the amount of water they have requested, that a letter be written by staff indicating that this request is being denied temporarily. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Disch, Stoops, Wall Noes: Forrest, Johnson WATER TREATMENT PLANT REPORT The Auditor indicated that Consulting Engineer Rowe is ill, there- fore, the Water Treatment Plant report will have to be postponed. He stated, however, that two chapters of the report have been de- livered for the information of the Directors and staff. Succeeding chapters will be forwarded each week. No action taken. GRANT PROGRAMS President Disch indicated he had read an article re a Public Works Bill and stated he would contaot the Congressman connected with it from this area. It was suggested information be developed by staff and the Board that could be readily used in the event a program became available. 2/9/76 02537 RESOLUTION 1976.3 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT SEWERS - GUY AND PATRICIA MANGES/VA ADMIN., 27189 FLEMING, HIGHLAND - SV 8047 The Secretary indicated the Auditor had submitted a certificate of payment re the Release of Lien for Guy and Patricia Manges, 27189 Fleming, Highland, certifying all sewer charges for delinquent sewer service had been paid. M/S/C (Wall - Forrest) that Resolution 1976.3, Release of Lien for Delinquent Sewers, Guy and Patricia Manges be adopted as pre- sented. RESOLUTION 1976.4 - A RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF HAROLD G. RICKERT'S DEDICATED SERVICE AS GENERAL MANAGER OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT The Secretary presented and read Resolution 1976.4 to the Board of Directors. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Wall Stoops) that Resolution 1976.4 be adopted as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Directors Disch, Johnson, Stoops, Wall Noes: Abstaining: Director Forrest RESOLUTION 1976.5 - INITIATING ANNEXATION 1976.1; NEAL T. BAKER, ENT., TRACT 9077 - CORNER OF BOULDER AND PACIFIC The Secretary presented Resolution 1976.5, Initiating Annexation 1976.1, Neal T. Baker, Ent., Tract 9077, Corner of Pacific and Boulder, application for water and sewer service and indicated all fees have been paid. M/S/C (Forrest - Wall) that Resolution 1976.5 be adopted as presented. SEWER PAYMENTS PAID TO CITY UNDER PROTEST The Auditor requested direction regarding the continuance of paying the City sewer charges under protest. After discussion and remarks by legal counsel, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that the Auditor Treasurer be instructed to maintain the policy of paying the City sewer charges under protest. SEWER RATE INCREASE - CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO President Disch stated that Director Johnson, Director Wall, Howard Hendricks and himself had attended a meeting February 3, regarding the City's budget. Bartle Wells had presented their budget. At this time, the City of San Bernardino with the input from Bartle Wells proposed a sewer rate increase of $2.00 per month for each property owner, which would be in effect for five years. After a discussion regarding the Joint Powers Agreement with the City and District Directors, Margaret Chandler appointed a Conm~ittee from the Water Commission to work with a District appointed Committee to review the Joint Powers Agreement with the possibility of revising it. Director Johnson as Chairman and Director Forrest were appointed to this Committee by President Disch. After a discussion, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Johnson) that if the Special Committee (Directors Johnson and Forrest) feel the need for a special board meeting in regards to the City sewer rate increase, they would contact the Pres- ident, who would call a special meeting. -2- 2/9/76 0 53S HOWARD H. HENDRICKS - AUDITOR-TPdEASURER, VACATION The President stated that Howard H. Hendricks, Auditor, had pre- viously requested vacation time in April due to his children's school schedule. He recommended that this time be granted to the Auditor. M/S/C (Forrest - Wall) that the Auditor be authorized to take a two week vacation in April as previously planned. ASSOCIATION OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS MEETING Director Forrest announced th~ Association of San Bernardino County Special Districts monthly meeting will be held February 17, 1976, at the E1 Rancho Verde County Club in Rialto. West San Bernardino County Water District will be host. The program will be presented by Cal Trans. He stated the March meeting will be held in Yucaipa with Margaret Morris as guest speaker. Information Only. SEWER EXTENSION, CLIFTON TO RHONE COURT In connection with the sewer extension to Tract 9077, the Auditor stated there are eleven additional lots on Clifton and Rhone Court that could be serviced with only a slight modification to the sewer plans. He stated he was requesting authorization to contact these property owners re the sewer extension. It was requested that additional cost figures be prepared and presented at the March Board Meeting. M/S/C (Forrest - Wall) that authorization be given staff to con- tact the additional eleven property owners on Clifton and Rhone Court regarding installation of a sewer extension line. WATER DEPOSIT INCREASE Director Johnson indicated the Finance Committee had been consider- ing the possibility of increasing the water deposits to $25.00 for the purpose of increasing cash. After a discussion, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that Ordinance No. 4 be amended and Ordinance No. 89 repealed, thereby increasing the water deposit from $10.00 to $25.00; also that the landlords could continue to request a deposit from tenants, an additional $25.00, as approved by prior Board action. OUTFALL SEWER LINE The President indicated that he had attempted a meeting with Margaret Chandler. She had indicated several groups were interested in an outfall sewer line. This line would follow the flood control channel down to the ocean and carry salts, chemicals and other industrial wastes. She indicated the group would meet to discuss the feasibility of this line. President Disch felt the District should be represented at these meetings. He stated he would attend as many as he could, but felt staff should act as backup, with possibly Duncan Parkes attending those meetings he was unable to. SCP~EENING COMMITTEE FOR HIRING OF GENERAL MANAGER President Disch suggested that a screening committee from outside the District be selected to review the applications for General Manager and narrow the selection down to approximately five appli- cants. The screening co~ittee would be selected by the Personnel Committee and would be approved by the Board. M/S/C (Stoops Forrest) that the Personnel Committee be author- ized to appoint a screening committee, approved by the Board, to select the top five candidates applying for the position of General Manager. The Board would make the final decision on the appointment. --3-- 2/9/76 02539 DEL ROSA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY BOARD MEETING REPORT The Auditor reported that the Del Rosa Mutual Water Company Board approved transfer of the Del Rosa Mutual Water Company Well No. 4 as well as some cash, as a result of a distribution of assets, effective about March 1, 1976. SEWER CONNECTION STUDY The Auditor indicated the Directors at their last Board Meeting had requested a cost estimate from CM Engineering regarding the study of sewer connection charges. CM Engineering had prepared a letter for the District to review in which they indicated that the problems were so diversified that it was very difficult to come up with a definite figure. They recommended that the District have their Sewer and Finance Committees review the charges and they would work with the committees. They would then be charged on an hourly basis, which would minimize the cost. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Johnson - Wall) that the sewer connection charge study be referred to the Sewer and Finance Committees to develop a program, if possible, before calling the consultants. MOUNT HARRISON MUTUAL WATER COMPANY AGREEMENT The Auditor indicated a meeting was held with the Mt. Harrison group and a review made of the agreement. The agreement is now being reviewed by attorneys for finalization. Information only. CORRESPONDENCE FROM FRANK G. HENDERSON RE ADDITIONAL SEWER LINE 25634 FISHER STREET, HIGHLAND The Auditor indicated a letter had been received from Frank G. Henderson, requesting the District to install a sewer line to 25634 Fisher Street. There are presently two residences being served with one lateral. It would require approximately 150 feet of sewer line at a cost of approximately $1,500.00. After dis- cussion, it was M/S/C (Johnson - Stoops) that the request of Mr. Henderson be denied. The Auditor will write a letter explaining the reasons to him. SEWER DEPTH COVERAGE STUDY Director Stoops requested a study of the minimum requirements for sewer depth coverage be made. This would be for surrounding areas. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. ~.~ ~ ~ ,.~ ~_~,.~J Bonnie R. ~.astwood, Secretary 2/9/76 --4--