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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 11/08/1971 858 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 1971 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to Order at 7:30 P. M. 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: Gen. Mgr-Secretary Rickert; Asst Mgr-Engineer Garcia; Auditor-Treasurer Hendricks; Recording Secretary Kinzer; Consulting Engineer Joseph A. Rowe, Atty William Farrell, Ken Patterson of Eadie & Payne, and Jean Hems, District Employee MINUTES There being no additions or corrections to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 26, MOTION 1971, motion was made by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes as submitted. MAYOR HOLCOMB, CITY The Secretary had presented each Board Member OF SB, SEWER NEGO- with a copy of a letter from Mayor W. R. TIATIONS SESSION, JT. Holcomb, dated November 5, 1971, in which POWERS AGREEMENT the Mayor attempted to clarify points in the 1957 October 15, Joint Powers Negotiation Session. Kenneth Patterson was present and was called upon to express his comments on the letter. He said we all understood at the beginning that the Sewer Negotiating Committee could make no binding agreements, as theyhad to be by the City Council and District's Board of Directors. The actual purpose of the meetings were to~ try to get a modification of the Sewer's Joint Powers Agreement. Attorney William Farrell stated the court date for arbitration contin- uance had been set up for the Oral Arguments to November 23. General discussion ensued with the following topics covered: set guide- lines, house count and flow determinations, meter in lines and plants, areas covered discharging into sewage plants, percentage that District discharges in sewage plant and meeting of legislative bodies. MOTION After considerable general discussion, motion was made by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, to instruct the General Manager and Legal Counsel to draft a letter for President Wall's signature, to the City Council to set up a meeting in December for the two legislative bodies and for the Staff Members of the Sewer Committee to draft a position report to be brought to Board Meeting of November 22 for review. This report to be presented at the 1~ meeting if scheduled in December. MANAGER'S REPORT ~v~- ~.~ ~j~ BLINN DAMAGE CLAIM The General Manager stated the District had 3635 JUNIPER AVE. received a certified letter on November 2 re- RESOLUTION 1497 garding Bruce G. and Andree Blin of 3635 Juniper Avenue, for appearance in Small Claims Court regarding their asserted damage to their sprinkling system from too much water pressure. The General Manager had forwarded the claim to Legal Counsel. Attorney Robert Farrell answered tke Blinn's charge, Claim SC-63785, with an answer and Resolution No. 1497 covering same. 11/8/71 November 8, 1971 RESOLUTION 1497 Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded BLINN DAMAGE CLAIM by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, MOTION Resolution No. 1497 was adopted as drafted by Legal Counsel. GENERAL MANAGER'S The General Manager stated he had received a SUMMONS FILING Summons Filing from Thomas Eckhardt and Sheldon RE: CAR ACCIDENT Penn, Attorneys for Plaintiff Kenneth Oliver OF JAN. 1970 Mc Grath, regarding a car accident he was involved in, on January 13, 1970 at Pacific and Sterling Avenues with District's Impala. The General Summons No. 151348 was turned over to Legal Counsel and Insurance Carrier. This was presented for information only with no action taken. The accident had been reported to the Board January 26, 1970 at Board Meeting. PASTOR BARTSCH The Secretary gave a copy of a letter to each FIRST ENGLISH LUTHEREN Board Member addressed to the Board of Directors CHURCH THANKS BOARD from Pastor James Bartsch of 25784 Edgemont INCREASE IN WATER Court whereby he thanked the Board for the PRESSURE _ EDGEMONT increase in water pressure in the Edgemont AREA area. Director Stallwood said some of the residents had told him how elated they were with the pressure raise. This was information only with no further action necessary. CALL FOR AND OPEN The General Manager requested authorization to BIDS, WATER MAIN call for and open bids for the installation of FIFTH ST, WEST OF a water transmission main in Fifth Street, PALM AVE. JOB west of Palm Avenue, for November 22, 1971. W-825 He stated the Board had previously approved this installation for W. R. Buster's warehouse complex at the October 26 Board Meeting. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, Staff was granted authorization to call for and open bids for a water transmission main in Fifth Street, 7:30 P. M. November 22 at the District Office. E. LEWIS REID The Secretary gave each Board Member the six COORDINATOR OF rules as presented by Lewis Reid, Coordinator FEDERAL GRANTS of Federal Grants, at the San Diego convention. TO VISIT Mr. Rickert stated that Mr. Reid would meet DISTRICT with him, Joseph A. Rowe, Howard Hendricks and David Garcia on November 11 at the District Office. This was information only and the Secretary said he would bring a report of the meeting to the next Board Meeting. RECEIPT OF BOND The Secretary stated he received a call from MONEY, JEFFRIES Attorney Peggy Mc Elligott of the Law Office BANK NOTE, L.A. of Wilson, Jones, Morton and Lynch, whereby DIV. III $800,000 the District was to receive the bond money November 12 at 10 A. M. at the Jeffries Bank Note Company in Los Angeles. He invited any Board Member that would like to attend, to join he and the District Auditor. RESOLUTION 1495 Resolution No. 1495 was presented requesting CERT OF COMPLETION acceptance of Certification of Completion and & NOTICE OF COMP authorizing filing of Notice of Completion for C/T PUMPS, PLANTS C/T Pumps Inc. for the furnishing and installing 39 AND 40A TURBINE of one deep well turbine pump and one booster & BOOSTER PUMP pump with electrical controls at Plants 39 JOB NO. W-808 and 40A. The General Manager recommended approval of acceptance of Certificate of Completion and filing Notice of Completion. 11/8/71 November 8, 1971 RES. 1495 Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly CEnT COMPLETION seconded by Director Littleton and carried C/T PUMPS unanimously, Resolution No. 1495 was adopted. MOTION RESOLUTION 1496 The Secretary presented Resolution No. 1496 DEDICATION OF SEWERS "Accepting Dedication of Sewers[ from Crest- TRACT 8001 CREST- view Development Company for Tract 8001. VIEW DEV. CO. The General Manager stated Joe Ferry of the County Road Department would get their letter of approval to the District tomorrow for the Crestview Dev. Company's compliance to their requirements in Tract 8001, and he recommended acceptance of the Dedication of Sewers subject to receipt of letter. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1496 was adopted. RAMFAC INC The General Manager stated he had received FINAL SETTLEMENT a notice from Farrell and Farrell and a RE: PALM & ATLANTIC copy of a final letter of settlement from SEWER CONTRACT Acret & Perrochet Lawyers, representative Attorney Toghia relating to the Ramfac Inc. Sewer Contract at Palm and Atlantic Avenues. The letter dated November 2 stated receipt of Draft No. 8336 (District's) payable to the National Indemnity Company for $1195.41. This was information only with no action necessary or taken. FINAL RES. 1478 Final Resolution No. 1478 was presented for ANNEXATION TO DIST. Annexation to District of 1971-3, V. Zyss, 1971-3, V. ZYSS 27014 Fifth Street, SB, for water service to all owners. The General Manager rec- ommended approval of acceptance. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1478 was adopted. FINAL RES. 1479 Final Resolution No. 1479 was presented for ANNEXATION TO DIST Annexation to District of 1971-4, D. Drennen 1971-4, DRENNEN 7161 Tippecanoe, SB for sewer service to all property owners. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1479 was adopted. FINAL RES. 1480 Final Resolution No. 1480 was presented for ANNEXATION TO DIST Annexation to District of 1971-5, San Manuel 1971-5, SAN MANUEL Band of Indians, Highland, California, for BAND OF INDIANS water and sewer service to all property owners. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1480 was adopted. FINAL RES. 1481 Final Resolution No. 1481 was presented for ANNEXATION TO DIST Annexation to District of 1971-6, Goldlynn 1971-6, GOLDLYNN Apartments, 3055 Golden Avenue, San APTS Bernardino for water and sewer service to all property owners. 11/8/71 November 8, 1971 ~8~ F~NAL RES. 1482 Final Resolution No. 1482 was presented for ANNEXATION TO DIST Annexation to District of 1971-8, Brattain 1971-8, Brattain Contractors Inc, Tract 6838 for sewer service CONTRACTORS to all property owners TRACT 6838 MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1482 was adopted. FINAL RES. 1483 Final Resolution No. 1483 was presented for ANNEXATION TO DIST Annexation to District of 1971-11, Deermer, 1971-11, DEERMER 7147 Conejo Drive, San Bernardino, for sewer service to all property owners. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1483 was adopted. RES. 1484, CANCEL Resolution No. 1484 was presented for Cancel- NOTICE OF NECESSITY ation of Notice of Necessity to Connect to TO CONNECT TO SEWER Public Sewer of Chester Hamilton, 6906-8 Palm HAMILTON, 6906-8 Avenue, Highland. The Secretary recommended PALM AVE. acceptance of the Cancellation of Notice. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1484 was adopted. RES. 1485, CANCEL Resolution No. 1485 was presented for Cancel- NOTICE OF NECESSITY lation of Notice of Necessity to Connect to TO CONNECT TO SEWER Public Sewer of the Highland Church of the HIGHLAND CHURCH OF Nazarene, 6965 Palm Avenue, Highland. NAZARENE, 6965 PALM MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1485 was adopted. RES. 1487, CANCEL Resolution No. 1487 was presented for Cancel- NOTICE OF NECESSITY lation of Notice of Necessity to Connect to TO CONNECT TO SEWER Public Sewer of Alfred Austerman, Jr., AUSTERMAN, 27171 27171 Pacific Street, Highland. PACIFIC MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1487 was adopted. RES. 1488, CANCEL Resolution No. 1488 was presented for cancel- NOTICE OF NECESSITY lation of Notice of Necessity to Connect to TO CONNECT TO SEWER Public Sewer of Leslie E. and Roberta Murad, MURAD, 27233 NONA 27233 Nona Street, Highland. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1488 was adopted. RES. 1489, CANCEL Resolution No. 1489 was presented for Cancel- NOTICE NECESSITY TO lation of Notice of Necessity to Connect to CONNECT TO SEWER Public Sewer of Glenn Luker, 6865 & 6865 1/2 LUKER, 6865 & 1/2 Orange Street, Highland. ORANGE ST. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Driector Forrest and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1489 was adopted. RES. 1490, CANCEL Resolution No. 1490 was presented for Cancel- NOTICE OF NECESSITY lation of Notice of Necessity of Connection TO CONNECT TO SEWER to Public Sewer of Joseph F. and Lillian KORANDER, 6892 PALM Korander, 6892 Palm Avenue, Highland. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1490 was adopted. 11/8/71 November 8, 1971 RES. 1491, CANCEL Resolution NO. 1491 was presented for cancel- NOTICE OF NECESSITY lation of Notice of Necessity of Connection TO CONNECT TO SEWER to Public Sewer of Salvadore C. and Aureita VASQUEZ, 6833 ORANGE G. Vasquez of 6833 Orange Street, Highland. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1491 was adopted. RES. 1492, CANCEL Resolution No. 1492 was presented for Cancel- NOTICE OF NECESSITY ation of Notice of Necessity of Connection TO CONNECT TO SEWER to Public Sewer of William E. and Helen Slack SLACK, 27465 MAIN ST. 27465 Main Street, Highland. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1492 was adopted. RES. 1493, CANCEL Resolution No. 1493 was presented for NOTICE OF NECESSITY Cancellation of Notice of Necessity of TO CONNECT TO SEWER Connection to Public Sewer of Leslie E. and MURAD, 27228 NONA ST. Roberta Murad, 27228 Nona Street, Highland. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1493 was adopted. RES. 1494 CANCEL Resolution No. 1494 was presented for Cancel- NOTICE OF NECESSITY lation of Notice of Necessity of Connection TO CONNECT TO SEWER, to Public Sewer of George A. and Jessie King, KING, 27132 PACIFIC 27132 Pacific Street, Highland. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1494 was adopted. LAFC ACTION ON The Secretary presented LAFC Resolution No. 1044, RES. 662 662 from their Hearing on October 27, 1971 EAST OF PALM, which was annexation to the City of San NORTH OF ATLANTIC Bernardino of the area east of Palm Avenue, AVE. - CITY North of Atlantic Avenue for water service. ANNEXATION - He stated the annexation was approved by ESBCWD TO SERVE LAFC subject to the City of San Bernardino WATER initiating proceedings annexing the property to the District. This was information only with no action necessary or taken at this time. TOUR OF SBVMWD The Secretary stated he had set November 16 PIPELINES, NOV. 16 with Jack Beaver of San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District to tour their pipelines and state facilities. Directors Disch, Stallwood and Littleton expressed their desire to attend SBVMWD for the tour, which was previously requested by Director~ Disch. This was information only. REPORT CONTACT ED The General Manager stated he had written WELLS, SO. CALIF. to Ed Wells of Bartle and Wells and that Mr. WATER COMPANY Wells had met with the sewer negotiating PURCHASE, HIGHLAND committee on another problem but also DIVISION discussed the Southern California Water Company [Highland Division] purchase and suggested that a Committee be formed by the Board to give them full authority to proceed with negotiations for establishing a means of acquiring the Southern California Water Company, Highland Division. It was the general feeling of the Board to set up a Steering Committee of Staff Members, Professional Consultants and two Board Members and keep Board informed with progress reports. 11/8/71 November 8, 1971 MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton,'duly ED WELLS, seconded by Director Forrest and carried S~OUTHERN CALIF. unanimously, the General Manager was authorized WATER CO. to contact Ed Wells, obtaining his services through an agreement and authorized President Wall and Director Stallwood to act on the Steering Committee with the General Manager, Auditor and Consulting Engineer Joseph A. Rowe and District Engineer Garcia, together with Legal Counsel when needed. DISCUSSION OF Auditor Hendricks was called upon to show TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES the sum total between full time and temporary FOR DISTRICT employees when the temporary employee files for unemployment at the close of his employ- ment with the District. As a base-year, employee can draw unemployment and collect a sum comparable to full time employee. Due to District having more plants and more landscaping, presents need for full-time gardner instead of one hired for seven- month's period. Director Disch pointed out that the Federal Emergency Program would be in force again and asked if hiring could be postponed. The General Manager stated this was information only and no action was taken at this time. RESOLUTION 1486 Resolution No. 1486 was presented for acaeptance ACCEPTING GRANT DEED of Grant Deed from Ellis and Mildred Johnson ELLIS JOHNSON, ALAMO for the purchase of property on Alamo Road RD PROPERTY BEHIND behind the District's present yards. The DISTRICT YARDS General Manager stated that Johnson's had accepted the District's offer of $8,500 with the usual buyer and seller escrow fees. He stated the First American Title Company needed the District's resolution to close Escrow 613398-T, and recommended acceptance of Resolution 1486, Accepting the Grant Deed. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch~; duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1486 was adopted. FINANCIAL REPORT The Auditor gave each Board Member a copy DISTRICTS WATER & of the Financial Report for September 1971 SEWER DIVISION for the Water and Sewer Division of the District. This was information only to bring the Board up to date on the Financial Reports. No action necessary or taken. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, adjournment was declared at 10 P. M. Harold G. Rickert, Secretary Board of Directors Approved ~A ? W~a~l , President 11/8/7