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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 02/22/1971 EAST SAN BERNARDIN0 COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 1971 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to Order at 7:30 P. M., and bid closing time was declared on sealed bids of employee's uniform service. PLEDGE OF All those present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance 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: Asst. Mgr-Engineer Garcia; Auditor-Treasurer Hendricks; Recording Sec- retary Kinzer; Consulting Engineer Rowe; Attorney Robert Farrell and Highland Little League Representatives MINUTES There being no additions or corrections to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 8, 1971 MOTION motion was made by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, to approve the Minutes as submitted. HIGHLAND LITTLE President Wall called upon Highland Little League LEAGUE - REQUEST FOR President, Max Montgomery to open discussion on WATER AND SEWER the progress of their request for water and sewer SERVICE service from the District. Acting Secretary David Garcia had prepared a formal quotation for water and sewer service for a 10.8 acre parcel located south of Pacific Avenue and west of Eucalyptus Drive. The total of which was $11,809. Mr. Montgomery stated the League was not prepared to pay monies of this amount. He said the League was subleasing from the City of San Bernardino, and that they had not signed the lease but it was available. District's Legal Counsel stated '-" the District Ordinance called for the owner of the land to make application for services and since Little League is a sublessee, the City of San Bernardino as lessor would have to make the application or grant to the Highland Little League in writing, to act as their agent. The District can't take application from a sublessee, and as a public agency would have to follow Ordinances adopted. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, the Highalnd Little League Representatives are to present the District with a copy of their lease that has been signed, legal description of the parcel and a plat map, and a copy of the agreement of Grant Deed between the City of San Bernardino and the State of California. Then the Chairman of the District's Water and Sewer Committees and Staff with Legal Counsel, would meet with Highland Little League's President and Representatives when they get details from the City and arrange a meeting with Councilman Wheeler. SEALED BIDS OPENED The Acting Secretary opened and read sealed bids FOR EMPLOYEE'S on costs for District's field employee's uniforms, UNIFORMS SERVICE per Board action of February 8. The following were listed: American Linen Supply Base Line Laundry Welchs Shirt - Blend .45 .45 .45 Trousers-Blend .45 .65 .55 Shirt-Cotton .45 .40 .40 Trousers-Cttn .45 .60 .50 Shirts Lost 3.00 3.54 3.25 Trousers" 4.50 4.16 5.25 Insignias .10 .55 .77 2/22/71 February 22, 1971 MOTION Motion was made by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried by the majority, Base Line Laundry of Highland was accepted to continue serving the District with providing and cleaning employee's uniforms. Director Disch cast a dissenting vote. WENATCHEE, POWER The Acting Secretary presented correspondence CRISIS, CONFERENCE dated February 1, form Chester Kimm regarding MARCH 30, 1971 the Wenatchee, Washington Conference of March 30. This was a complete schedule and a copy had been mailed to Director Forrest as he stated he would attend the Conference. This was for information only as the Board had previously authorized attendance. DRESSER INDUSTRIES Acting Secretary Garcia had mailed a copy of a BURLINGGAME, CALIF. letter dated February 16 from the Dresser Manu- facturing, to each Board Member. The Burlingame Division Manager, A. P. Walker, invited the District to ¥isit their Burlingame Service Center to see their special display of eight manufacturer's valves completely disassembled, showing many differences not commonly known, and their latest products. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, authorization was granted for General Manager Rickert and Engineer~ Garcia to attend this showing at Burlingame with the District's Field Superintendent as an alternate if Mr. Rickert is unable to attend. IDA LEGISLATIVE The Acting Secretary presented a copy of Irrig- 1971 REPORT OF ation Districts Assn 1971 Legislative Report. FEBRUARY 8 A copy was given to each Director. Senate Bill No. 53 was discussed. This was for information only with no action necessary or taken. ATTY GREEN LETTER TO Acting Secretary Garcia had mailed each Board CITY ATTY PRINCE RE: Member a copy of a letter dated February 10 JT POWERS AGREEMENT from Attorney Green to San Bernardino's Attorney SEWER, 1957 Ralph Prince in which Attorney Green listed dates available for a four-day hearing. These were the week of March 22 and 29, and April 5. Atty Green had also sent a Stipulation, No. 152392 to Attorney Prince, relating to the matter of arbitration between the District and the City of San Bernardino on the subject of sewer, Joint Powers Agreement of 1957. This was for information only with no action necessary or taken. SB VALLEY MUNICIPAL The Acting Secretary presented Resolution No. WATER DISTRICT BOND 1415 in favor of the San Bernardino Valley ISSUE ($25,000,000) Municipal Water District's sale of bonds on March 9, 1971. He stated the City of San Bern- ardino, Rialto, West SB County Water District and probably the City of Redlands were also in favor of the bond issue. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Stallwood and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1415 was adopted. 2/22/71 IT6~ February 22, 1971 MANAGER'S REPORT CALIF WATER RESOURCES The Acting Secretary gave each Board Member a NOTICE OF BD OF copy of California Water Resources Advance DIRECTORS MEETING Notice of a Board of Directors Meeting to LOS ANGELES - MARCH be held at the Ambassador Hotel in Los 12 Angeles on March 12. This was for information only. CALIF RECLAMATION The Acting Secretary presented a letter dated ASSN REQUEST FOR February 16, 1971 from California reclamation 1971 DUES Association, whereby they requested payment of 1971 dues in the amount of $50.00. Mr. Garcia stated this Association was also associated with the National Water Resources Association. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Stallwood and carried unanimously, authorization was granted for payment of the 1971 dues in the amount of $50 to the Calif. Reclamation Association. EMBERGENCY PORTABLE The Acting Secretary presented a request for BOOSTER PUMP authorization to purchase a gasoline engine driven, emergency portable booster pump for the District. He recommended that the District purchase the pumping unit from the John B. Higbee Company who was the low bidder on the City of San Bernardino's Specification No.798. The City of San Bernardino is going to purchase two units. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unan- imously, authorization was granted to purchase the emergency portable booster pump in the amount of $3,113.00. ORD. 287, AMENDING ORD. Ordinance No. 287 was presented for approval. NO. 4, RELATING TO ~IN This was prepared by Staff and Legal Counsel, EXTENSIONS, FIRE HYDRANTS Amending Article 5, Paragraph 78 and adding SERVICE INSTALLATION AND Paragraphs 78A, B, and C of Ordinance No. 4, SPECIAL FACILITY "Establishing Rates, Rules and Regulations for CHARGE Water Service by the District, and Repealing Ordinances No. 27, 53, 90 and 277 insofar as they Conflict:. Attorney Farrell read Ordinance No. 287 in its entirety. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Stallwood and carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 287, by the following Roll Call Vote: ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes, Directors: Disch, Forest, Littleton, Stallwood and Wall Noes, Directors: None Directors Absent: None UTILITIES TELECOMMUN- The Acting Secretary presented a letter dated ICATIONS COUNCIL February 5 from the Utilities Telecommunications 1971 DUES Council requesting 1971 dues in the amount of $20.00. Mr. Garcia stated the District had been pleased with their service and monthly reports and recommended approval of payment of the dues. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, authorization was granted to pay the 1971 dues of the Utilities Telecommunications Council. 2/22/71 February 22, 1971 1769 AWWA SPRING Acting Secretary Garcia presented correspondence CONFERENCE APRIL 14 from the American Water Works Association re- SAN DIEGO garding their Spring Conference to be held at the Town and Country Hotel in San Diego on April 14 through the 17th. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, any Director or Staff Member that desires to attend the AWWA Spring Conference in San Diego can do so at District expense. DA - SPECIAL DISTRICT A report from the Irrigation Districts ASSOC- REPRESENTATION ON iation, dated February 3, regarding Special ~LAFCO District Representation on LAFCO, was given to each Board Member. This was regarding Assembly Bill No. 1155 that became effective on November 23, 1970, and provides represent- ation of Special Districts on the Local Agency Formation Commission. This was in- formation only with no action necessary. REPORTS - BEAR VALLEY MUTUAL Acting Secretary Garcia had attended Bear WATER CO. ANNUAL Balley Mutual Water Company's Annual Stock- STOCKHOLDER MTG holder's Meeting of February 16 and written OF FEBRUARY 16 a report on same. Each Baord Member was mailed a copy of the report. Mr. Garcia stated a new Board of Directors was elected, and that Attorney Edwards reported the Company would now have to pay taxes on all revenues that were non-water related revenues as a result of recent legislation. This was for information only with no action necessary. STANDARD SEWER SPECI- There was discussion on changes to the FICATION REVISIONS, District's Standard Sewer Specifications, plan PLAN CHECKING AND checking and inspections by CM Engineering. ~ INSPECTION BY CM The Sewer Committee recommended approval of ENGINEERING ASSOC. all proposed revisions as described at Board Meeting of February 8 and adoption of re- sponsibility of CM Engineering as described in letter dated February 8, 1971, prepared by Legal Counsel. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Stallwood and carried unanimously, , approving the revisions to the Standard Sewer Specifications and adopting contents of letter of February 8, 1971, outlining responsibilities of Consulting Engineers recommended by Legal Counsel and to become effective February 23, 1971. DUNCAN PARKES STEP Staff and Personnel Committee had met to INCREASE discuss a normal step increase for employee Duncan Parkes from 32E to 32F and recommended approval. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch duly seconded by Director Stallwood and carried unanimously, to approve the step increase of Duncan Parkes from 32E to 32F to become effective February 1, ~ 1971. 2/22/71 ~TTO February 22, 1971 UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTION 1409 Resolution No. 1409 was presented, ordering final annexation 1970-7 annexation to District of 1970-7, Standard STANDARD OIL CO. Oil Company, 3606 E. Highland Avenue for water 3606 E. HIGHLAND and sewer service. Acting Secretary Garcia recommended approval. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1409 was adopted. RESOLUTION 1410 Resolution No. 1410 was presented ordering FINAL ANNEXATION 1970-9 annexation to District of 1970-9, Seley, 2505 E. SELEY, 2505 E. HIGHLAND Highland for water and sewer service. The Acting Secretary recommended approval. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1410 was adopted. RESOLUTION 1411 Resolution NO. 1411 was presented ordering FINAL ANNEXATION 1970-10 annexation to District of 1970-10, E. Bartmann, E. BARTMANN, 7056 PERRIS 7056 Perris Hill Road for sewer service. The HILL ROAD Acting Secretary recommended approval. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1411 was adopted. RESOLUTION 1412 Resolution No. 1412 was presented ordering FINAL ANNEXATION 1970-12 annexation to District of 1970-12, M. Hales, M. HALES, 7009 TIPPE- 7009 Tippecanoe for sewer service of all CANOE property owners. The Acting Secretary reco- mmended approval. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1412 was adopted. RESOLUTION 1413 Resolution No. 1413 was presented, ordering FINAL ANNEXATION 1970-15 annexation to District of 1970-15, Robinson ROBINSON & MCGEE and McGee, 7037 and 7051 Conejo for sewer 7037 & 7051 CONEJO service of all property owners. The Acting Secretary recommended approval. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Littleton, and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1413 was adopted. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS The Acting Secretary presented a letter dated ASSN. - 1971 DUES February 11 from the Irrigation Districts Association whereby they listed services paid by their annual collection of dues. Mr. Garcia had presented each Board Member with a copy of the letter received from Robert Durbrow, Executive Secretary of IDA. The amount of the annual dues is $1195.00. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Stallwood and carried unanimously, authorization was granted to Staff to pay the 1971 Annual Dues of $1195.00 to the Irrigation Districts Association. 2/22/71 February 22, 1971 SEW BUSINESS - CABB FOR & OPEN BIDS Acting Secretary Gar¢±a presented the request WATER SYSTEM - WM. E. for authoriztion to call for and open bids MYERS TRACT 8270 - for a water system for the William E. Myers MARCH 8, 1971 Tract 8270, southeast of Sixth and Cunningham Streets, on March 8, 1971 at the District's Office. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, authorization was granted to Staff to call for and open bids for a water system for the William Myers Tract 8270 on March 8, 1971, at the District Office. AUDITOR-TREASURER FINANCIAL REPORT The Financial Report for the Water and Sewer Divisions for January 1971 was given to each Board Member at the meeting. Auditor Hendricks discussed questions of the Directors. No action was required or taken. APPROVAL OF The following warrants were placed on the table WARRANTS for the Directors to read: Water Division ~7142 - #7252 (General) $80,108.18 94248 - #4343 (Payroll) $21,994.88 $102,103.06 MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, the warrants were approved as submitted. ADJOURNMENT Adjournment motion was made by Director Stallwood duly seconded by Director Forrest and ~arried David Garcia, Acting Secretary Board of Directors Approved O. A. Wall/, President 2/22/71