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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/10/1972 EAST SAN BERNARDLNO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MARCH 27, 1972 Directors Absent: Disch, Forrest, Stallwood, Littleton and Wall ADJOURNED The March 27, 1972 Regular Meeting of the Board REGULAR of Directors of the East San Bernardino County MEETING Water District was adjourned by the Secretary due to lack of a quorum. MEETING Notice of Meeting was posted in the District POSTED Office noting the Regular Meeting to be held FOR APRIL 10, April 10, 1972 at 7:30 P. M. at the District 1972, MEETING Office, 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, California, all in accordance with Government Code Section 54955, et seq. Harold G. Rickert, Secretary Board of Directors Approved R. E. Stallwood, President £Notice Psted Mar. 28 926.9] EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 1972 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: General Manager-Secretary Rickert; Asst Mgr-Engineer Garcia; Auditor-Treasurer Eendricks; Temporary Recording Secretary Dorr; Consulting Engineer Rowe; Attorney Robert Farrell; John Wickel of Adams Wickel & Associates; Paul Forrester of CM Engineering; Joseph Mulder Yucaipa Valley CWD; Mrs. Max C. Montgomery and Bryan McKay, Highland Little League MINUTES Director Disch requested a correction in the Minutes MARCH 24 & 27, of March 24, 1972, that the Roll Call reflect 1972 Director Littleton was not present at time Roll Call taken, but arrived as noted in the Minutes at MOTION 3:36 P. M. A motion was made by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 24 with this correction and the March 27 Minutes, be approved as submitted. AMAMS WICKEL & President Stallwood stated that since John Wickel of ASSOC, MOBILE Adams Wickel and Associates, and Paul Forrester of HOME PK, BASE- CM Engineering were present at the invitation of LINE & WEBSTER the District, the report would be discussed wherein estimates to serve water and sewer to Mobile Home Park, dated March 30, 1972, prepared by Staff had been submitted to Adams Wickel and Associates. (Copies previously mailed to Directors). Paul Forrester reviewed Developer's Plans with comments from John Wickel stating "dry sewage facilities" were to be installed in an initial 51 spaces (leach and septic tanks, approved by all necessary governmental agencies) at time of Mobile Home Park planned opening - August 1972 and at a later date on 100 additional spaces, would have dry sewage facilities installed if a sewer line was still not available. Question raised by General Manager, was this to be rental park and was advised affirmatively. Director Littleton inquired regarding San Bernardino County Planning Department's approval of the Developer's plans and was advised the Developer had a Commitment Approval at this time. Mr. Wickel stated his primary interest in attending was to obtain better communications with the Board of Directors and hopefully obtain a commit- ment from this District for sewer line by summer of 1972. Consulting Engineer Rowe was asked to speak to this request by Mr. Wickel for sewer line by summer of 1972. Mr. Rowe informed the Board of his findings from the study by CM Engineering for extension of sewers to this area which is in progress. The study is prepared with the exception of: Approval and Recommendations from San Bernardino County Flood Control and the U. S. Corps of Engineers for the Crossing of City Creek. Engineer Rowe presented a rough timing schedule to indicate when sewer lines would be available in this area as follows: Completion of study by CM Engineering; obtaining necessary easememts, encroachment approvals; writing specifications and drawings and calling for bids; consideration of construction and weather hazards; such information indicated the sewer lines could not be ready before early 1973. 1 4/10/72 ADAMS, WICKLE MOBILE The General Manager was requested to read a HOME PK Cont'd letter from the District to the Planning Commission dated February 3, 1972, to review the matter as to information given the Planning Commission and Adams, Wickel Development. The estimates for water and sewer service, dated March 30, 1972 were then discussed, particularly the item stipulating Sewer Conn- ection Charges at $400.00 per acre, and the question arose whether or not the Developer should pay sewer connection charges immedi- ately or when actual connection would be made at the time sewer lines were available. Con- siderable discussion ensued. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded (Adams, Wickel by Director Disch and carried, the East San Mobile Home Pk) Bernardino County Water District is not to collect Sewer Connection Charges until such time as the sewer line for the connection is available and Adams, Wickel and Associates SEWER RATES are to be charged the current rate at that time with an agreement to be made between the East San Bernardino County Water District and Adams, Wickel and Associates, subject to Legal Counsel approval, outlining the current charges, was approved by the majority by the following Roll Call Vote: ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes, Directors: Stallwood, Disch, Wall (ADAMS, WICKEL Noes, Directors: Forrest and Littleton MOBILE HOME PARK) Directors Absent: None HIGHLAND LITTLE President Stallwood asked other guests their LEAGUE - REPRESENT- names and organizations and was advised that ATIVES PRESENT Joseph Mulder of Yucaipa Valley County Water District, was attending to assist in securing ALSO JR. ALL water for ~ighland Little League and Junior AMERICAN FOOTBALL All American Football, Mesa Chapter; Mrs. Max Montgomery represented Highland Little League and Mr. Bryan McKay, Junior All American Football. Mr. Mulder stated he had contacted District personnel and been appraised of the situation but appealed to the Board to reconsider and make some concessions. The General Manager briefly reviewed the Highland Little League request for benefit of the Board Members and Staff, specifically that temporary wa~er service had been offered Highland Little League but had not been accepted possibly for financial reasons. It was mentioned, that up to this time no application for service had been received from the Junior All American Football Mesa Chapter, and stated if the property was to be used by the Junior All American Football Mesa Chapter, a separate application should be submitted. The General Manager, corroborated by Attorney Farrell, stated permanent water service could be served to Highland Little League at the present time if the State of California, present owners of the property, would sign an agreement prepared by Legal Counsel. Attorney Farrell restated that the District should not waive any of the normal charges for water service in that it would be a gift of public funds. After discussion by represent- atives and the Board, the representatives thanked the Board for their time and left. 2 4/10/72 April 10, 1972 ~9~9 "AREA BUSINESS OUTLOOK" The Directors had been notified by mail of the CONFERENCE IN ONTARIO 21st Annual San Bernardino County-Riverside APRIL 27 County Business Outlook Conference at the Victory Circle Restaurant, Ontario, California on April 27, 1972 at 8 A. M. President Stall- wood stated that anyone interested in attending, contact the General Manager for reservations. LETTER FROM GOVERNOR A Thank You letter dated March 29, 1972 was REAGONS OFFICE, RE: read by the General Manager experssing apprecia- MERCURY CONTENT IN tion for District's Resoultion No. 1519 FISH "Urging Immediate Investigation of Standards of Mercury Contamination". This was information only. ADJUSTMENT IN CALIF. A letter from Joseph Sher, Consultant, regarding DENTAL SERVICE - adjustments in California Dental Service Insur- LETTER FROM J. SHER, ance, dated March 31, 1972, affecting District's CONSULTANT Group No. 399-0003 was read. General Manager Rickert spoke to this adjustment, reminding the Directors this charge was paid solely by the District and should have Board approval. Director Disch noted that in addition to the increased fee, the employee waiting period for new enrollees, will be increased from six to twelve months, effective May 1, 1972; also commenting that the increased rates are guaranteed for two years from May 1, 1972. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, the changes in the California Dental Service as outline in letter of March 31, 1972 from Joseph Sher, Consultant, Calif. Dental Service, were approved. MANAGER'S REPORT EXTENSION OF TIME The General Manager requested authorization CONTRACT, MOSS, to extend completion date of the Well Drilling WELL DRILLING, at Plant No. 11 by Roscoe Moss, Contractor PLANT NO. 11 from April 10, 1972 to April 24, 1972, due to drilling problems and recorrcaended the Board's approval of the request. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, the recommendation of General Manager to extend completion date of Roscoe Moss Contract to April 24, 1972 was approved. EMPLOYEE'S STEP Staff and Personnel Committee recommended the INCREASE approval of the following step increases for District employees: K. FOLTZ Kathryn Foltz, Account Clerk II, 23E $509/Mo. to 23F $534.Mo. Effective May 1, 1972 J. ANTONUCCI Josephine Antonucci, Account Clerk II 23D $485/Mo. to 23E $509/Mo. Effective May 1,1972 MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, autkorization granted for step increases for the two above named employees as presented. EXTEND BORROWING Request was made by Auditor-Treasurer Hendricks FROM SEWER FUND FOR to extend borrowing of funds from the Sewer Fund WATER PROJECTS for Water Projects for a period of two years. TWO YEARS He stated the above applied only to the General Fund and the two-year request is considered long term. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, author- ization was granted to extend bor~owing of fund~ from the Sewer Fund for Water Projects for a period of two years. 3 4/10/72 April 10, 1972 WATER & SEWER STUDY Engineer Garcia presented suggested method of COSTS FOR MA~OR extending water mains to the East Highland FACILITIES TO EAST Orange Company Development of Nick Cousoullis HIGHLAND AREA and Hal Hagen, pointing out on wall sheet of the East Highland Area Proposed Development Plan witk overlay of the proposed major facil- ities kow present District systems could be projected to the proposed new development from a preliminary study made, costs were cited as follows: Pipelines & Transmission Mains $131,400.00 Four Booster Stations and Four Reservoirs 504,000.00 Total $635,400.00 In connection with the above, Engineer Garcia referred to District Ordinance No. 287, Special Facility Charges Section, which may show the Board of Directors what portion of the costs could be imposed on the Developers of the land. The majority of the transmission mains are twelve inches in diameter. Consulting Engineer Rowe presented suggested method of extending sewer mains to serve the East Highland Orange Company of Nick Cousoutlis and Kal Hagen, proposed Development, Phase I, and distributed to Board Members and Staff, plats indicating how he proposed accomplishing the project and citing costs. Cost: $90,000.00 for trunk line to Church Street and Base Line in order to serve all the area westerly of Elder Gulch. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, the studies by Engineer Garcia and Consulting Engineer Rowe were to be filed in writing with the General Manager who was to write a letter to the East Highland Orange Company, Nick Coussoullis and Hal Hagen, advising completion of the studies, results and costs. DIRECTOR FORREST At 10 P. M. Director Forrest left the meeting. LEFT MEETING SEWER RATE Auditor Hendricks presented a report on Sewer ADJUSTMENT REPORT Rate Adjustment from a survey of various local MOBILE HOME PARKS cities Sewer Departments and were as follows: City of Redlands - Bases charge on unit by unit basis. City of Colton - Have no set pattern. City of Rialto - First year charge $1.00 per space monthly on basis of occupancy; thereafter, regular charge of $1.50 per month. City of San Bdno - Based on progression (Decision of Staff) City of Riverside- City serves electriacl power; Their Problem is quite different and not applicable. No action taken, to remain as is. UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTION 1527 Resolution No. 1527 was presented for Final ANNEXATION 1971-18 Proceedings of Annexation 1971-18 to District RODDICK-WOODS of Roddick/Woods, east of Palm Avenue and north EAST OF PALM, NORTH of Atlantic Avenue for water and sewer service OF ATLANTIC to all owners as initiated by the City of San Bernardino at the Hearing of the Local Agnecy Formation Commission by LAFC Resolution No. 691. 4 4/10/72 April 10, 1972 1931 MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by (Annexation 1971-18) Director Disck and carried unanimously, Resolution 1527 was adopted. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION 1525 Resolution No. 1525 was presented, Initiating ANNEXATION 1972-1 Proceedings to District of Annexation 1972-1 1944, 96, 2004, 28 of 1944, 1996, 2004 and 2028 Palm Avenue, San PALM AVENUE - Bernardino. Phelps, Collins, Moore and PHELPS, COLLINS, Holtzbach for sewer service to all owners. MOORE, HOLTZBACK Tke General Manager recommended approval. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1525 was adopted. RESOLUTION 1526 Resolution 1526 was presented Initiating Pro- ANNEXATION 1972-5 ceedings to the District of Annexation 1972-5, NORLIE, 6922 PERRIS Paul Norlie, 6922 Perris Hill Road, San Bernardino HILL ROAD for sewer service to all owners. The General Manager recommended approval. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1526 was adopted. WATER LINE IN OSBUN The General Manager read a letter dated April 4, ROAD, PUMALO TO 1972 from Arrowhead Engineering Corporation, HIGHLAND AVE. TRACT William E. Snell, Project Engineer, requesting 8573 - ROBERTS/ a water line extension within Osbun Road, BRUCE DEVELOPMENT Pumalo Street to Highland Avenue. (Tract No. 8573). Developers are Roberts and Bruce; containing supporting information from City of San Bernardino Fire Chief Kimple regarding Fire Protection Service for this development. The General Manager called on Engineer Garcia who had prepared a preliminary cost estimate as requested by the Developers and presented District's reaction to the request with cost estimate for an eight inch diameter line within Osbun Road, Pumalo Street to Highland Avenue in the amount of $10,000 with a large share to be borne by the District. After discussion and questions by Board Members to which the General Manager and Engineer gave answers, tke General Manager recommended that the development could obtain water from the existing water main in Pumalo Street and recommended the request for an extension of a water line within Osbun Road be denied to extend at District expense but if Developer would want to extend at his cost, he could do so. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, the Board of Directors accepted the General Manager's recommendation and denied the request for District to expend funds for extension in Osbun Road. COST ESTIMATE FOR Engineer Garcia presented Cost Estimate, EXTENDING WATER total, $17,100.00 (copies previously mailed MAIN IN ATLANTIC, to Board Members) to extend Water Transmission CHURCH TO TRACT Main within Atlantic Avenue, Church Street to 8004 - MOBILE Tract 8004, the mobile home park, Roddick HOME PK - property. He cited advantages of installing RODDICK PROPERTY a 20-inch diameter water transmission main and clarified inquiries by Board Members. The General Manager then recommended the installation of the 20-inch diameter water transmission main be approved as it is a part of the overall master water plan of the District as prepared by Consulting Engineer Joseph A. Rowe. 5 4/10/72 April 10, 1972 MOTION Upon motion hy Director Wall, duly seconded (WA~£ER MAIN IN by Director Disch and carried unanimously, ATLANTIC, CHURCH to accept General Manager's recommendation STREET TO TR 8004 and approve construction of the 20-inch water transmission main within Atlantic Avenue. REQUEST AUT~ORIm The General Manager requested Board authority ZATION DISTRICT for District crews to install water facilities CREWS INSTALL within Tract 8331, Marysville Development WATER FACILITIES Company, W. C. Buster, Jr. Developer. He IN TR. 8331 explained it was a small job and that the Staff recommended the District crews be utilized. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, to accept the General Manager and Staff recommendation and approve use of District Crews to be used for installation of water transmission main within Atlantic Avenue. RESOLUTION 1530 The General Manager presented Resolution 1530 SMALL CLAIM COURT to authorize President of the Board and APRIL 17, 1972 Secretary thereof to execute and file an STRECK SV 3489 Answer in connection with Small Claims Court Proceedings instigated by Julius E. Streck and Enid R. Streck in the amount of $37.50. Attorney Farrell was asked to give an opinion as to necessary action and advice. Attorney Farrell suggested the best course was to defend the action in Small Claims Court and not set a precedent in this matter. MOffION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, the Board approved defending the action in Small Claims Court. PROPOSED MOBILE HOME Tke General Manager placed a development map on --- PK, BOULDER AVE, view of the Reidman property as submitted by THIRD ST AND WEBSTER R.E. Grage and Associates, Civil Engineers, STREET 325 SPACES Long Beach, California and pointed out how water and sewer service could be furnished through District facilities to the property. SB County Planning Commission has been informed that the East San Bernardino County Water District is willing and able to provide water and sewer service to the property from existing and future facilities to be installed. Engineer Rowe suggested an easement be obtained along the north property line of tke reidman property which is adjacent to the prolongation of Eucalyptus Street if Eucalyptus St. is required to be extended easterly of Webster Street and advised sewer service could be served through the proposed east trunk line that CM Engineering had been authorized to design and for which the routing would traverse the intersection of Eucalyptus Street and Webster Street being the northwest corner of the proposed evelopment. The General Manager indicated that an existing twelve inch water main at the corner of Eucalyptus Street and Webster as well as a twelve inch water main at the intersection of Webster and Boulder Avenue, could serve water to the proposed ~ development. Tkis was information only to the Board and required no action. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, adjou~//~lared at 10:55 P. M. Board of Directors R. E. S'tallwood, President 6 4/10/7