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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 09/25/1972 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 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: Gen Manager-Secretary Rickert; Asst Gen Mgr-Engineer Garcia; Auditor Hendricks; Recording Secretary Kinzer; Consulting Engineer Rowe; Attorney Robert Farrell and Ken Patterson MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER There being no corrections or additions to 11 the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of MOTION September 11, 1972, motion was made by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes as submitted. CORRESPONDENCE - HIGHLAND CHAMBER The Secretary presented the Highland Chamber OF COMMERCE DUES of Commerce invoice of the Calendar Year 1972 dues, which was dated September 15. He stated the Chamber of Commerce was attempting to reorganize and get operational community support. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, Staff was directed to pay the Highland Chamber of Commerce dues of 1972-73 for $15.00 and notify them that a District representative would assist in their efforts if meeting dates did not conflict. EMPLOYEE GORTH Each Director was sent a copy of letter of voluntary RESIGNATION resignation, dated September 13, 1972 from employee Russell Gorth whereby he stated he was resigning becuase of health reasons. This was information only and the General Manager stated he would acknowledge the letter. MANAGER'S REPORT CITY OF SAN BERNAR~ The Secretary displayed a map of the area being DINO ANNEXATION annexed by the City of San Bernardino around the NO. 284 COLE JR. Cole Junior High School in Highland. This was HIGH AREA information only with no action taken. RESOLUTION 1586 Resolution No. 1586 was presented as Resolution of ANNEXATION 1971-1 Application to LAFC for District's Annexation EAST HIGHLAND AREA 1971-1, East Highland Area Properties for water PROPERTIES, MAJOR- service to majority of property owners. The ITY (EAST HLD General Manager stated the area being annexed DOMESTIC WATER CO.) was generally the area of service of the Highland Domestic Water Company acquired by the District. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1586 was adopted. RESOLUTION 1584 Resolution No. 1584 was presented requesting NOTICE OF COMP- acceptance of Certificate of Completion by LETION, SALGADO Joseph Rowe, CM Engineering, and authorization of CONST. COMPANY President and Secretary execute and file Notice SEWER INSTALLA- of Completion for Salgado Construction Company TION of the sewer installation east of Palm Avenue and north of Pacific Street. The General Manager stated this sewer line would serve the Fiscalini Mobile Home Park at Church Street and Pacific, and recommended filing Notice of Completion. 9/25/72 September 25, 1972 MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded SALGADO NOTICE by Director Wall and carried unanimously, OF COMPLETION Resolution No. 1584 was adopted. RESOLUTION 1587 Resolution No. 1587 was presented initiating action ANNEXATION 1972-9 to LAFC of Annexation 1972-9 of G. L. and J. M. CHAMBERS, 7151 TIPPE- Chambers, 7151 Tippecanoe, San Bernardino for CANOE, SB sewer service to all owners. The General Manager recommended acceptance. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1587 was adopted. CM ENGINEERING Auditor Hendricks gave a report of the Finance ASSOCIATES, NEW RATE Committee meeting on September 19 witk Directors SCHEDULE Disch and Wall, Donald Campbell of CM Engineering Associates and himself in attendance. Mr. Campbell provided the District with information on wage rates of engineering firms in southern California. The Finance Committee recommended acceptance of CM Engineering letter of September 5, 1972 and payment of engineering services in accordance with the established rates thereon. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, to accept the 1972 schedule rates as submitted by CM Engineering Associates, and recommended by the Finance Committee. AB 1693, DIRECTORS The General Manager stated he had contacted FOUR MONTHLY Senator Coombs' Office to discuss AB 1693 relating MEETINGS to Section 30507 of the Water Code and Directors holding four monthly meetings. He stated it was reported by Senator Coombs' Office that the Governor signed the Bill August 4, 1972 and effective date of the Bill would be 61 days after the Legislators adjourned their 1972 legislative session. Chairman of the Committe called off the meeting of September 22, 1972 since their was no immediate action required and rescheduled meeting for September 29 to determine additional monthly meetings required and suggest time to be held for presentation to the Board at a later date. AUDIT REPORT OF EADIE Each Director was given a copy of Eadie and Payne's & PAYNE, WATER AND Audit Report of June 30, 1972 for the Water and SEWER DIVISIONS Sewer Divisions. Kenneth Patterson was present but since Directors had not reviewed the Report, MOTION motion was made by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, to postpone Patterson's presentation until Board Meeting of October 10 to allow Board Members sufficient time to formulate questions they may have at that time. SEWER NEGOTIATIONS Kenneth Patterson gave an oral report on the WITH CITY OF SAN status of the District's position in relation to BERNARDINO the City of San Bernardino future increase in sewer rates. This to be further reviewed at the October 10 Board Meeting. SEWER STUDY REPORT Joseph Rowe presented a map of Tract 7734 and area TRACT 7734 (HERRMANN to each Board Member. He stated he and the General Manager had met and talked to the State Division of Highways right-of-way personnel to see if they would participate in extending a sewer line in the Curch Street, Pacific area where the future crosstown freeway crosses. Mr. Rowe stated he had written a letter to the Division of Highways outlining the problems in that area and requested participation in the cost of putting in the sewer line. 2 9/25/72 September 25, 1972 1985 MOTION Upon motion by D~rector Forrest, duly seconded TRACT 7734 by Director Disch and carried unanimously, the General Manager was instructed to submit a a letter to George Herrmann that it was the Board's decision that Herrmann pay for the cost of extending any sewer collection line required to furnish sewer to the south portion of his development of Tract 7734 as the District has provided a line in Atlantic. The District will continue to explore the possibility of the State's participation. Also if other developers use any portion installed by Herrmann, a main extension would be required. STATUS REPORT, PYLON Engineer Garcia gave an oral report on the progress CONTRACT, PLANTS 11, of Pylon Inc. construction booster stations at 12, 28 and 40 District's Plans 11, 12, 28 and 40. He said the major items unfinished was the painting and grading at Plants 11, 12 and 40 and paving of the sites. This was information only with no action necessary. RESOLUTION 1585 Final Resolution No. 1585 was presented for ANNEXATION 1972-8 Annexation 1972-8 to District of Jack E. Renouf, RENOUF, 7071 TIPPE- 7071 Tippecanoe, San Bernardino for sewer service CANOE, SB to all owners. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1585 was adopted. RESOLUTION 1583 Resolution No. 1583 was presented requesting NOTICE OF COMPLETION acceptance of Certificate of Completion from R&L PIPELINE WATER District Engineer Garcia and authorization for MAIN IN ATLANTIC President and Secretary execute and file Notice BETWEEN CHURCH AND of Completion for installation of water main in SEINE Atlantic Avenue between Church Street and Seine by R&L Pipeline Construction Company, Job W-852. The General Manager recommended acceptance. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1583 was adopted. LAFC HEARING HELD The General Manager stated he attended a LAFC SEPT. 13, REPRES- Hearing held September 13 regarding representation ENTATION OF of Special Districts on the Local Agency Formation SPECIAL DISTRICTS Commission. He reported that LAFC continued the hearing until their second meeting in February 1973 so that all Zones of Influences of City and District will be completed. SB COUNTY SPECIAL Also discussed were alternatives of Special DISTRICTS ASSN. Districts for representation on LAFC through the NOTES MEETING San Bernardino County Special Districts Associ- OCTOBER 2 ation. At this time the General Manager stated the Association Meeting would be held at the Mediterranean in San Bernardino on October 2 at 6:30 P. M. It was the general feeling of the Board that each Member would be attending the meeting as the District would be the host of the meeting. STUBBLEFIELD The General Manager stated he had recieved an STOCK TRANSFER assignment of 135 shares of Bear Valley Mutual TRACT 8462 Water Company stock from A. H. Stubblefield to the District to satisfy the water formula on Tract 8462, However, he had reserved the right to trade 27 shares of North Fork_Water Company stock when the First American Title Company can clear the pledgee rights at which time he will assign the 27 shares to the District for the release of the 135 shares of Bear Valley Stock back to Stubblefield. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by 3 9/25/72 1986 September 25, 1972 MOTION CONTD Director Littleton and carried unanimously, STUBBLEFIELD STOCK to approve acceptance of the 135 shares of Bear TRANSFER Valley Mutual Water Company Stock from stubblefield with the understanding they may be replaced with the 27 shares of North Fork Water Company Stock at a later date. CITY OF SB ANNEXATION The General Manager displayed a map of the 72.5 NORTH OF NORTON AFB acres being annexed to the City of San Bernardino LAFC 1188 which now envelops a pcrtion of the Norton Air Force Base. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, Staff and Legal Counsel were authorized to pursue the matter and see who has jurisdiction of the area being annexed to the City and present to Board October 24. AUDITOR-TREASURER The Auditor gave each Board Member a copy of FINANCIAL REPORT the Financial Report of July 1972 for the Water JULY 1972 and Sewer Divisions and answered questions regarding same. WARRANTS The following Warrants were placed on the table for the Directors to read: Water Division #9770 - #9902 (General) $175,864.65 #5736 - ~5806 (Payroll) 16,198.99 $192,063.64 MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, the warrants were approved as submitted. HOLIDAY CHANGES The General Manager announced the next Regular NEXT REGULAR BOARD Board Meeting would be held October 10, Tuesday MEETING DATE at 7:30 P. M. which is the next working day following the holiday of Columbus Day, and he would post a Notice to this effect as required by law. FPdEEWAY LANDSCAPING There was general discussion on a portion of the freeway being landscapted at the east of Waterman Avenue to Golden Avenue. It was noted that Monte Vista County Water District and Redlands City Water Department were selling the State Division of Highways water for freeway landscaping. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried, that Staff and Legal Counsel be directed to contact by letter, the State Division of Highways in regard to entering into an agreement to sell water for the freeway landscaping on the "Crosstown Freeway" through the District and report to the Board on December 11, 1972, their findings. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the general meeting, adjournment was declared at 9:40 P. M. Harold G. Rickert, Secretary Board of Directors Appro~ved~ R. E. St&llwood, President 9 25/72