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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 08/23/1976 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT _REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 23, 1976 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., President Philip A. Disch led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Philip A. Disch, President; Directors: Gerald W. Stoops, O.A. Wall, Norman W. Forrest ABSENT: Director Dennis Johnson STAFF PRESENT: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Bonnie Eastwood, Secretary PROFESSIONAL STAFF PRESENT: William Farrell, Legal Counsel; Don Halwes, Consulting Engineer GUESTS: Wm. Bondiman, Joe DeFillipe, John Stubblefield, Everett (Spu~ Murphy, President of Sunnyside Mutual Water Co., D. A. West, Ellwood Barrett, M. Dillworth MINUTES: M/S/C (Stoops - Wal~) that the Minutes of August 9, 1976 be approved as submitted. SUNNYSIDE MUTUAL WATER CO~ANY The General Manager indicated the District is in the final stages of transferring the Sunnyside Mutual Water Company water mains to the District facilities. There are only three services left to be con- nected. Mr. Murphy stated the District has been using Sunnyside Mutual's water line between Whitlock and Sunnyside Avenue for pro- viding service to those not yet connected to District facilities, therefore the Sunnyside Mutual Water Co. Board is requesting remu- neration in the amount of $200 for the use of this line for the past four months. Mr. Murphy also stated that Sunnyside Mutual Water Co. has salvage from their abandoned facilities, such as gate valves, hydrants, etc. which they would like to dispose of. After discussion on these matters, it was M/S/C (Wall - Stoops) that the District pay Sunnyside Mutual Water Company $200.00 for the use of the water line between Whitlock and Sunnyside Avenue from April through August, 1976. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Stoops, Wall, Forrest NOES: Disch ABSENT: Johnson Mr. Forrest abstained on the original vote and then changed to an affirmative vote. J. DeFILLIPE, 5665 BELVEDERE - HIGH 'WATER BILL - SV 8306 Mr. Wm. Bondiman, spokesman for Mr. Joe DeFillipe, indicated he felt Mr. DeFillipe's water bill for the past month was excessive. The General Manager read a report regarding the matter submitted by the District Engineering Department which indicated there was not an error in the meter reading. The meter had not been checked as was -1- 8/23/76 suggested by the District to Mr. DeFillipe. After comments made by Mr. Bondiman and Mr. DeFillipe and a discussion on the matter, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that Mr. DeFillipe's water bill be reduced from $78.00 to $25.00. Twenty-five dollars being an average month's bill for Mr. DeFillipe. SEWER ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS Three gentlemen were in attendance regarding an article they had read in the newspaper regarding discussion of an ordinance requiring sewer hook-up when structure is within 200 feet of District facility. It was explained that this is District policy and only effects those property owners within the District or anyone annexing to the District. Mr. Stoops indicated a similar matter had been discussed by the City previously, however, there did not seem to be any im~inent changes. No action taken. ORDINANCE 305 - AMENDING ORDINANCE 62, SEWER SERVICE CHARGES The General Manager read a letter received from Arnold Stubblefield concerning the proposed Ordinance 305, regarding sewer service charges. Mr. Stubblefield requested additional consideration be given mobile home park owners not immediately reporting occupied spaces. However, after review of the Ordinance and consideration of the request, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that Ordinance 305, Amending Ordinance No. 62, Article VIII Sewer Service Charge and Ordinance No. 291, Section 72, Monthly Charges, Adding thereto to Subsection and Repealing Ordinances No. 100 and 299, Insofar as Tkey Conflict Herewith be adopted as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Directors Disch, Forrest, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSENT: Director Johnson CORRESPONDENCE FROM HOWARD HAWKINS RE ACWA CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES Directors received copy of letter received from Howard Hawkins, President of ACWA, in reply to one submitted to him re contro- versial issues presented at conferences, etc. Information only, no action taken. CORRESPONDENCE FROM CHARLES VATH, DENNIS JOHNSON AND HERALD BERTOLOTTI, RE SPECIAL DISTRICTS REPRESENTATION ON LAFC Directors received copies of resumes received from Charles Vath, Cucamonga County Water District; Dennis Johnson, East San Bernardino County Water District and Herald Bertolotti, Apple Valley Fire Protection District regarding their representing the Association of San Bernardino County Special Districts on LAFC. Information only, no action taken. RESOLUTION 1976.27 - AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH FRANK WHITING RE SEWER REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT TO TRACT 7248 Resolution 1976.27 - Authorization for Execution of Agreement with Frank Whiting re Sewer Reimbursement Agreement up Orange Street to Tract 7248 from Highland Avenue was presented to the Board for approval. The sewer line installation will be a distance of approximately 2100 feet. It was -2- 8 2 /76 M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that Resolution 1976.27 be approved as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES; Directors Disch, Forrest, Stoops, Wall NOES: None Absent: Director Johnson FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT RE DIRECTORS EXPENDITURES The Finance Committee is scheduled to report on Director's expendi .... tures at the Sept. 13, 1976 Board Meeting, however, due to Mr. Forrest not being able to attend that meeting, the report will be made at the September 27th Board Meeting. WM. WEST vs EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT Attorney Bill Farrell reported that the Superior Court action in- stituted by Mr. William West against the District Was heard on Thursday, August 12, 1976, and a judgment of non-suit was entered in favor of tke District. Mr. West also requested a dismissal of the action the following day. Information only, no action taken. AUTHORIZATION FOR CM ENGINEERING TO DESIGN SEWER MAIN NORTH ON ORANGE STREET TO TRACT 7248 The General Manager requested authorization for CM Engineering to design sewer facilities from Highland Avenue, north on Orange to Tract 7248. The Consulting Engineer quoted costs at $2,100.00. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that the District authorize CM Engineering to design sewer facilities from Highland, north on Orange to Tract 7248. JACK WID~YER REQUEST FOR WATER SERVICE AT END OF ORANGE STREET The General Manager indicated Jack Widmeyer had requested water service for a one acre lot at the end of Orange Street. He stated a deference agreement is being prepared.for the lot. Mr. Widmeyer has requested annexation for sixty-three acres, but water service for only the one acre lot at this time. All fees have been paid. He now has a ninety day temporary water service. Information only. RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE LAW GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7260-7274 The General Manager stated the matter regarding Rules and Regulations Implementing Relocation Assistance Law, Government Code Section 7260- 7274 had been in the pending file and was recommending it be turned over to the Legislative Com~ittee for their review, with action by the Board at a later date. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that the Rules and Regulations Implementing Relocation Assistance Law be referred to the Legislative Committee for consideration. CORRESPONDENCE FROM MARGARET C. WRIGHT RE SCAG HEARING - OPEN SPACE DESIGNATION The Board received copies of a letter from Margaret Wright presented to the District, as well as a letter mailed to Supervisor Hansberger regarding SCAG holding a hearing in Los Angeles concerning their -3- 8/23/76 proposal of a plan for open space designation in the East Highlands area. It was determined that more information is needed regarding open sp~ce, after discussion on the matter, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that the letters submitted by Mrs. Wright re SCAG's Hearing August 26th in Los Angeles concerning an open space designation for the East Highlands area be tabled. CORRESPONDENCE FROM MLADEN BUNTICH RE PACIFIC STREET PROJECT UP TO TRACT 9077 The General Manager indicated a Notice of Completion had been received from CM Engineering regarding the sewer main installation up to Tract 9077 by Mladen Buntich. However, when District crews attempted to in- sert sewer cleaning tools through the line, they would not go through. After several attempts, Mr. Buntich was informed he would have to re-excavate that portion of the line and correct the problem. Mr. Buntich did re-excavate, however, a fault could not be determined. The General Manager stated according to District specifications if the District requests a contractor to re-excavate and the contractor is not at fault, the District will then stand the cost of the re- examination and replacement. Therefore, a change order will have to be worked out with the consultants. Information only. NOR~H~FORK AGREEMENT - TWELVE INCH WATER MAIN, WELLS AND WATER RIGHTS The ~eneral Manager indicated a draft agreement had been prepared regarding the District acquiring approximately 10,200 feet of 12 gauge pipe from Well No. 3 to the North Fork ditch; Well No. 4 and 2/3 interest in Well No. 3, commonly known as Cram Well from North Fork Water Company. Directors each received copies of the agreement. ~here was discussion on a ten year refund agreement for all water main connection fees being split on a fifty-fifty basis with North Fork Water Company; that North Fork bear the cost of testing the water main; that annexation procedures be initiated by North Fork Water Company with North Fork bearing the cost of this action. Director Stoops made a motion regarding the above, however, it was not seconded and he withdrew it. Upon further discussion, it was determined that (1) there be a refund agreement for a ten year period on all main extension fees with the District and North Fork splitting said fees on a fifty-fifty basis; (2) that before the agreement could be accepted the water main be inspected and tested thoroughly; (3) that North Fork initiate annexation procedures to be approved by LAFC at their cost; and (4) that the District bear the cost of testing the water main. The present agreement states the District would be responsible to maintain and operate all facilities. This was not acceptable to the Board. The District would operate and maintain only that portion of the water main necessary to provide service and the wells at District option. Also, that the District would provide water for North Fork with North Fork paying all power costs. After considerable discussion, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that the District not approve the present agreement as drafted, that a new agreement be drafted incorporating all items as set forth. That before a new agreement is drawn up the water main be tested~at District expense. CHECK APPROVAL M/S/C (Wall - Forrest) that checks presented to the Board be approved as presented. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES After a discussion on District professional services, the General Manager was authorized to contact several Districts regarding legal counsel attendance at Board Meetings. That communications with District Counsel be through the General Manager. Comments were also made regarding auditing services. /or his designated Staff Member - see 9/8 minute -4- 8/23/76 DISTRICT REPRESENTATION AT LAFC MEETING, AUGUST 25, 1976 President Disch will represent the District at the August 25th LAFC Meeting regarding Special District representation on LAFC Board. President Disch was directed to use his own discretion On a vote for representation on the LAFC Board. Information only. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m., August 25, 1976. /to September 8, 1976 at 7 PM. Disch, President -5- 8/23/76