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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 05/27/1968DISTRICTS UNDER A letter from the Irrigation Districts PUBLIC UTILITIES Association of California dated April 25, 1968, COMMISSION ACA 42 was brought to attention because of Assembly AND AB 1460 Constitutional Amendment 42 and Assembly Bill 1460 which would cause districts such as ours to come under the jurisdiction of the Public utility Commission so that Boards of Directors would have no authority to change rates if it might be necessary. Similar bills have been brought up before and defeated, but it was felt that Districts should make themselves heard urging defeat of the bills. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unami- mously, a Resolution is to be prepared to be sent to legislators protesting these bills. ANNOUNCEMENTS - LAFC PUBLIC HEARINGS Attention was called to two notices of public ON CITY OF SAN hearing on proposed annexations to the City of BERNARDINO ANNEXATIONS San Bernardino, one of which would include an area south of Highland and east and west of Valaria. The second one is an area south of Date Street, east of Golden. No action necessary or taken. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before MOTION the meeting, motion was made by Director Stallwood, seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously to adjourn at 10:45 p.m. / Harold G. ~ic~rt, S~cretary Board of Directors Approved: EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MAY 27, 1968 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. and announcement of time closed to receive any more bids. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE All those present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. ROLL CALL Directors Present: Disch, Forrest, Littleton, Stallwood and Wall. Directors Absent: None. Others Present: General Manager-Secretary Rickert; Auditor-Treasurer Bishop; Engineer Garcia; Recording Secretary Dudley; Attorney Farrell; Consulting Engineers Rowe and Halwes; Highland Messenger reporter Burt Hendrickson; Spencer Sparks(for a short time); Con- tractors and representatives. 1402 May 27, 1968 MINUTES Upon determining that there were no additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting MOTION of May 13, 1968, motion was made by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, to accept the minutes as submitted. BID OPENING - WATER The Secretary opened and read the sealed bids on MAINS & APPURTENANCES Job No. W-703 for the installation of water mains IN TRACT 7752, PHAS~ and appurtenances in Tract 7752, Phase II, the II, JOB NO. W-703 George Herrmann tract. All bid proposals con- tained the required ten per cent bid bonds. 1. Regal Construction Co. $2,325.00 2. Sare's Pipeline Constr. Co. 1,487.10 3. Tri-City Highland Sewer Co. 1,673.75 4. William Zapp 3,555.00 Engineer's Estimate $2,050.00 MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Stallwood and carried unanimously, the bids were referred to the engineers for review and recommendation. ENGINEER'S REPORT After carefully checking all bid proposals, the Engineers found them correct and recommended acceptance of the low bid of Sare's Pipeline Construction Company of $1,487.10 subject to the approval of Legal Counsel and the retention of the next two low bids until the signing of the Contract. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, the low bid of Sare's Pipeline Construction Company in the amount of $1,487.10 was accepted with the next two low bids of Tri-City Highland Sewer Company and Regal Construction Company to be held until the signing of the contract, subject to the approval of Legal Counsel. AUDITOR-TREASURER'S REPORT - FINANCIAL STATEMENT 'The Financial statement for the month of April, MONTH OF APRIL, 1968 1968 with the Auditor-Treasurer's comments and explanations had been sent to all directors and there were no questions. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS The warrants which were placed on the table for perusal by the Directors were approved by motion of Director Wall, seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE The following correspondence had been mailed to the directors ahead of time - 3 letters from the Upper Santa Ana River Water Coordinating Council. (1) Invitation to tour Devil Canyon and the San Bernardino tunnel on June 2nd. Director and Mrs. Disch.%will go. (2) Quarterly General Meeting at National Orange Show Cafeteria on June 3rd. Reservations called for. (3) Statement for Annual Dues of $180.00 MOTION On item 2, motion was made by Director Littleton authorizing directors and staff to attend if possible with expenses paid by District. Seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously. MOTION Item 3 was discussed and motion made by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, to pay the $180.00 dues to the Upper Santa Ana River Water Coordinating Council. May 27, 1968 1403 SENATE BILL 2919 A copy of this bill was sent to all directors for their information only regarding clarification of interests of the United States and of the States in the use of the waters of certain streams. Since directors had not had time to study the MOTION bill, motion was made by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously to table the matter at this time. W. R. HOLCOMB HERE The President noted Mr. W. R. Holcomb had come REGARDING WIDMEYER into the meeting and was invited to present his PROPERTIES AND WATER comments. He stated he was here in the interest SYSTEMS of Mr. Widmeyer's property and water systems to seek further information about the status of the matter. Mr. Holcomb was asked if Mr. Widmeyer would annex all of his property to the District. He stated he understood, yes. He stated he believed the District should reconsider its water requirement policy since he believed it might delay growth in the District. Considerable dis- cussion ensued after which the General Manager suggested that a report could be completed and given on this matter possibly by June 10, 1968 when further information is obtained from Mr. Widmeyer. REPORTS - RESOURCE ENGINEERING Mr. John Jones and Mr. Leonard Melburg were present STUDY OF HANDLING OF to report on their study of the best and most eco- WATERS OF CITY CREEK nomical manner to make use of the waters of City NORTH FORK & BEAR Creek, North Fork and Bear Valley ditches. After VALLEY WATERS some explanation by both gentlemen, Mr. Jones read their summary and conclusions most favorable to the District. 1. It is economical to construct a treatment plant at the City Creek site. 2. The nature of the North Fork-Bear Valley canal system is such that construction of an approximately parallel closed pressure con- duit to the City Creek site is desirable and economical when Distric~ water rights are sufficient, This appears to be warranted in the near future. 3. Treatment of Feather River water at the City Creek site is a future possibility. 4. The previous and current policy relative to securing local water rights appears to be sound, entirely consistent with the above analyses, and should be continued. 5. Regional type supply proposals not available at this time. Previous experience with such proposals indicate no probable conflict with District interests nor conclusions in this report. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, the staff, engineers, water committee and finance committee were directed to investigate the report and findings of Resource Engineering and report their recommendations to the Board at the meeting of September 9, 1968. MANAGER'S REPORT - RESOLUTION NO. 1139 Resolution No. 1139, prepared by Attorney Farrell, OPPOSING LEGISLATION was presented expressing opposition to Assembly Constitutional Amendment No. 42 and Assembly Bill No. 1460, presently before the California Legis- lature, the latter regarding Public Utility Commission's jurisdiction over Public Utilities and Corporations. 1404 May 27, 1968 MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously by roll call vote, Resolution No. 1139 was adopted and copies of the resolution are to be sent to legislators. DELINQUENT SEWER Auditor-Treasurer Bishop reported on several REPORT - BISHOP very delinquent sewer accounts. The accounts of Wm. Wood at 7321 Golondrina and Wm. Lee at 7632 Cunningham were first broughtup. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, seconded by "' Director Wall and carried unanimously, personal contact is to be attempted and if not success- ful, then disconnection was authorized. The Tasty Freeze at 26468 Base Line was next discussed as it is vacant and has been for some time. Numerous notices and letters have been sent to Mrs. Ruth Bradford in whose name the service was supplied and no replies to anything. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, seconded by Director Wall and carried by the following roll call vote, the staff was instructed to proceed with disconnecting the sewer line at 26468 Base Line. AYES, Directors: Disch, Forrest, Stallwood and Wall. NOES, Director: Littleton. ABSENT, Directors: None. The next report was on Carolyn Tekaat of 25503 Base Line who is 5 months over due with no response to notices, letters, etc. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, personal contact is to be attempted and if unsuccessful, disconnect. UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 1135 - Resolution No. 1135 was presented initiating pro- INITIATING ANNEXATION ceedings for annexation of territory to the 1967-16 BROWNING District. This resolution gives the date of ROAD final hearing for Annexation No. 1967-16, Browning Road North of Base Line as June 24, 1968 and a copy of the resolution will be posted and a copy sent to each property owner. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1135 was adopted. ~ESOLUTION NO. 1136 - Resolution No. 1136 was presented for authoriza- AUTHORIZING EXECUTION tion for the President and Secretary to execute OF CONTRACT WITH the contract with Stone & Youngberg employing them STONE & YOUNGBERG as Financing Consultant in the Southern California Water Company proposed purchase by the District. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded ~ by Director Stallwood and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1136 was adopted. CONTINUED INSURANCE Copies of the Insurance Analysis-Recommendation DISCUSSION - REPORT Report prepared for this District by Districts OF DISTRICTS Insurance Associates were mailed to each director, INSURANCE ASSOCIATES some of whom had not had time to study it thoroughly although it was felt that valuable suggestions and information were contained therein. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, specifi- May 27, 1968 1405 cations are to be set up according to the recom- mendations of Districts Insurance Associates and call for new insurance bids to be reviewed by the Insurance Committee with the new bids to be opened at the Board meeting of June 24, 1968. The Insurance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 1968 at District office to prepare the specifications. RESOLUTION NO. 1133 - Resolution No. 1133 was held over from last Board ACCEPTING DEDICATION Meeting for further information to be completed, OF SEWERS FROM SAN but now presented for acceptance of a Dedication GORGONIO LAND COMPANY of Sewers in Tract 7695 for public use, from San TRACT 7695 Gorgonio Land Company by W. E. Leonard. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, Resolu- tion No. 1133 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1138 - Resolution No. 1138 was presented accepting a CERTIFICATE & NOTICE Certificate of Completion of the installation of OF COMPLETION WATER water mains and appurtenances in Tract 7231 by MAINS IN TRACT 7231 Tri-City Highland Sewer Company on May 22, 1968 TRI-CITY HIGHLAND and authorizing execution and filing of Notice of Completion. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1138 was adopted. TIME EXTENSION Request was made for extension of time to complete REQUEST ON STUDY OF the study of Gordon Fields request for sewer GORDON FIELDS TRACT service for Tract 7001, to June 10, 1968. 7001 MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, the Gordon Fields sewer service request for Tract 7001 report will be presented at the Board meet- ing of June 10, 1968. NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTION NO. 1137 - Resolution No. 1137 was presented to authorize GRANTING QUITCLAIM the President and Secretary to execute a Quitclaim DEED TO HUNTLEYS ON Deed to William L. and Penelope G. Huntley on a PIPELINE EASEMENT pipeline easement which has been replaced with another easement for a changed location. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Stallwood and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1137 was adopted. ANNOUNCEMENTS - PICNIC The General Manager announced that the District's picnic held May 25th at Sylvan Park in Redlands was a real success and that about 40 were in attendance. Mrs. Sickles arranged and worked with the children on the games and purchased the prizes. OLD HIGHLAND AREA Engineer Halwes announced that the work is moving SEWER CONSTRUCTION right along on the sewer construction in the Old Highland area. BUDGET The General Manager stated that the budget will be ready for consideration next week. MANDATORY RETIREMENT Director Disch remarked that no decision had been made regarding a mandatory age for retirement which had been discussed in connection with in- surance. No action. BLACKIE ALCORN The General Manager reported that Blackie Alcorn is getting along very well, has lost about 24 1406 May 27, 1968 pounds and is now taking walks every day. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, adjournment was declared at 9:45 p.m. dldo~D~ekc~rt~ Secretary Approved: President EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING JUNE 10, 1968 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE All those present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. ROLL CALL Directors Present: Disch, Forrest, Littleton, Wall. Directors Absent: Stallwood(Arrived at 7:33 p.m.) Others Present: General Manager-Secretary Rickert; Auditor-Treasurer Bishop; Engineer Garcia; Recording Secretary Dudley; Assistant Office Manager Lyons; Attorney Farrell; Consulting Engineers Rowe and Halwes; Burt Hendrickson of Highland Messenger; Spencer Sparks; Jack Widmeyer and property owners of his water system area. MINUTES There being no additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of May 27, 1968, MOTION motion was made by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously to approve the minutes as submitted. DIRECTOR STALLWOOD Director Stallwood, not having been present at ARRIVED AT 7:33 p.m. time of roll call, arrived at 7:33 p.m. WIDMEYER PROPERTIES The President noted numerous guests present with REQUEST FOR WATER Mr. Jack Widmeyer to see if something could be SERVICE arranged to get water for them out on the Orange Street area. They have no useable water now. The following residents were with Mr. Widmeyer: Francis J. Root 6965 Orange St. Highland James A. Smith 5945 " " " Milton E. Johnson 5981 " " " Peter L. Dyck 6005 " " " Raymond A. Prentiss 6025 " " " G. Richard Freeman 5970 " " " Darwin W. Zimmerman 6003 " " " Donald E. Sawyer 5923 "' " " and asked by letter to join the East San Bernardino County Water District stating they would also join in signing an easement for the installation of utilities in the street. They ~ stated they would annex to the District. Much discussion and explanation took place followed by a motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded MOTION by Director Disch with additions and changes as