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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 12/26/1972 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT December 12, 1972 NOTICE CHANGE OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 25, 1972 to DECEMBER 26, 1972 Due to the next Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the East San Bernardino County Water District falling on the holiday of December 25, 1972 [Christmas], the Regular Meeting will be held on the next working day, December 26, 1972 at 7:30 P. M. at the District Office, 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, all in accordance with the Government Code Section 54954. /s/ Harold G. Rickert Secretary Board of Directors Posted Dec. 12, 1972 926.9 Affidavit of Posting also signed 2017 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 26, 1972 REGULAR BOARD MEETING The regular meeting date of the Board of Directors HOLIDAY SCHEDULED being December 25, 1972, a legal Holiday, requires TO DECEMBER 26, 1972 by Ordinance that the next working day following the regular meeting date to be the meeting date, or December 26, 1972. PRESIDENT STALLWOOD In the absence of President Stallwood, Vice- ABSENT; NORMAN President Forrest acted as President Pro-Tem FORREST, PRES.PRO TEM CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF All those present joined in the Pledge of Allegi- ALLEGIANCE ance to the Flag of the United States of America ROLL CALL Directors Present: Disch, Forrest, Littleton, Wall Directors Absent: Stallwood Others Present: Gen.Mgr-Secretary Rickert; Asst Gen Mgr-Engineer Garcia; Auditor Hendricks; Consulting Engineer Rowe, and Atty Robert J. Farrell. MINUTES There being no additions or corrections to the minutes of December 11, 1972, motion was made by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously by those Directors present to accept the minutes as sub- mitted. CITY OF SAN BDNO The Secretary read a letter received from REQ. FOR WATER TO Director of Parks and Recreation, City of San 80 ACRES PATTON Bdno, dated December 19, 1972 wherein they stated LANDS that Mr. Don Perkins of the State of California Real Estate Services indicated the District might be able to provide the City water for the cost of energy. The letter asked information be supplied to them regarding the matter. MOTION After considerable discussion by the Board, Staff and Professional Consultants, a motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall and approved unanimously by those Directors present to refer the letter to the Steering Committee where the matter is presently being studied and the General Manager directed to indicate by letter to the City Park and Recreation Director the action of the Board. CORRESPONDENCE DISTRICT INFORMATION The Secretary read a letter from Earl D. Lyons, BULLETIN LAFC HEARING "Committee Against City Annexation" expressing #1257 ANNEXATION TO their appreciation to the Board of Directors for THE CITY OF SAN BDNO the District Information Bulletin informing the people of the hearing time, and place. No action required or taken regarding the letter. POLICY OF DISTRICT RE After considerable discussion of the Annexation CITY OF SAN BDNO ANNEX- thrust of the City of San Bernardino into the ATION WITHIN DISTRICT unincorporated areas east of the City of San BOUNDARIES Bernardino and into boundaries of the Water District and the possible consequences of the Reorganization Act of the Government Code of which the City attempted their Annexation under the Local Agency Formation Commission Hearing ~1257, many questions were asked of Legal Counsel who reviewed the pertinent sections of the Govern- WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE ment Code with the Board. President Pro-Tem APPT'D FOR RECOMMENDING Forrest announced because of the complexity of the POLICY OF DISTRICT IN problem, he was appointing a Ways and Means REGARDS TO CITY OF S.B. Committee for formulating a ~icy for recommend- ANNEXATION WITHIN DIST. ation to the Board on January 8, 1973. BOUNDARIES 018 December 26, 1972 He appointed Directors Disch and Wall and the General Manager with Director Wall as Chairman. WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE Wherein Director Wall called a meeting of the MEETING CALLED FOR Ways & Means Committee on Thursday, January 4, JANUARY 4, 1973 4:00 PM 1973 at District office 4:00 P.M. to formulate a policy for presentation to the Board at the January 8, 1973 Board Meeting. STEERING COMMITTEE Director Disch, announced the calling of a MEETING CALLED FOR Steering Committee to discuss the City of JANUARY 4, 1973 San Bernardino Park and Recreation letter previously presented. The meeting to follow the Ways and Means Committee meeting. RES. #1609 NOTICE Resolution No. 1609 was presented and the OF COMPLETION - General Manager recommended the acceptance of MICHAEL C. MIZE 3RD Certificate of Completion by District Engineer ST.PL.#40 TO CHURCH and authorization for the President and Secretary to execute and file Notice of Completion for Job No. W-857 B.I. Installation of Water Transmis- sion Main and Appurtenances, E. 3rd Street bet. Plant 40 and Church St. by Contractor Michael C. Mize. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall and unanimously approved by those Directors present, Resolution No. 1609 was adopted. CLEAN WATER GRANT The General Manager had distributed a copy of a LIST OF CALIF. list from the California Regional Water Quality REGIONAL WATER Control Board indicating Municipal Projects for QUALITY CONTROL BD. wastewater treatment additions and interceptor sewer mains. Consulting Engineer Rowe explained the list and pointed out that the District application for State and Federal Funds, had been received by the Water Resources Control Board and the District had been placed upon the list of grant applicants. He pointed out that an Engineering feasibility study which had been previously approved by the Board, will be required before August 1, 1973. He further pointed out the grant application was for funds, for the fiscal year 1973 - 74. REPORT OF PERSONNEL President Pro-Tem Forrest reported he had COMMITTEE "COST OF received a call from President Stallwood who LIVING & SALARY AD- indicated he had asked that the matter of "Cost JUSTMENT" of Living and Salary Adjustment" not be discussed at this meeting and that it be brought up at the Board meeting of January 8, 1973. The General Manager indicated this was the request of , President Stallwood; however, because it had b~en sent to Committee he was giving Chairman Disch that opportunity to make that report. Director Disch then stated he would appreciate the opportunity to make his report in accordance with President Stallwood's wishes and he had nothing further to say since his report had already been made as he had intended to report it. RESOLUTION NO. 1608 Resolution No. 1608 was presented, the General RELEASE OF GRANT OF LIEN Manager recommended Release of Lien on the Wm. WM. C. MELTON C.Melton property, 7413 Cunningham and indicated he had on file a Certificate signed by District Auditor that the charges had been satisfied. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton, and carried unanimously by those Directors present, Resolution No. 1608 was adopted. December 26, 1972 S.B. COUNTY DENIAL The General Manager had made a copy of a letter OF REQUEST OF DIS- dated December 6, 1972 from the San Bdno County TRICT TO INSTALL Road Department; Engineer Garcia indicated the FACILITIES ON District had considered the installation in the BRIDGE OVER CITY re-alignment of Del Rosa Ave. from 3rd Street CREEK BET. 4th & to Pacific Street. The District Master Plan is 5th STS W/of to install a 20" main from Plant 28 (Court St.) DEL ROSA AVE. to Pacific. ]Due to the fact, cost may have been considerable if a portion had been installed at this time including that portion across the bridge. The cost of today versus the additional cost later plus the investment of the money that would be required and interest it may earn and the financial position of the District, the staff recommended against the installation at this time. No action taken or required. RESOLUTION NO. 1610 The Secretary presented Resolution No. 1610 pre- "SECORITY UTILITY viously requested by the Board to be prepared DEPOSIT" $25.00 and Atty. Farrell discussed the purpose and intent of the Resolution indicating it is an additional security utility deposit not to exceed $25.00 to be placed upon services in addition to the $10.00 service deposit if an owner designates in writing his desire to have his tenant pay the additional deposit. Atty Farrell presented a form letter for explanation. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously by those Directors present, Resolution 1610 was adopted and a request that the form letter be utilized for explanation to the users. OVERTON-JONES The Secretary presented each Director with a copy PAST DUE IRRIGATION of a letter dated December 15, 1972 from C. B. WATER Overton regarding his past due Irrigation water account. This was received as a result of the Board action of December 11, 1972. Auditor Hendricks recommended that the District accept the $500.00 offered in Mr. Overton's letter. Arty Farrell spoke on the matter and suggested several methods in which the matter could be handled. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously by those Directors present to accept the $500.00 in accordance with C. B. Overton's letter of December 11, 1972 subject to the Auditor veri- fication that the property has been foreclosed or transferred. AUTHORIZATION FOR The Secretary had mailed to each Director a copy of AUDITOR TO SERVE ON a letter from President of I.D.A. dated December 8, I.D.A. AUDIT COMMITTEE 1972 appointing District Auditor to the Credit Committee of I. D. A. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously by those Directors present to allow the District Auditor to serve on the I.D.A. Audit Committee with District paying expenses when he attends meetings. SEWERAGE STOPPAGE 24589 The Gen. Manager presented a sewer damage claim for COURT ST.MATILDA FARNER sewer stoppage at 24589 Court St. filed by Jessie JESSE NASH Nash, Tenant and Matilda Farner, owner and the written report of the stoppage was explained by the District :Engineer. The Gen. Manager and Attorney recommended the claim be referred to the District's Insurance Carrier for appropriate action. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously by those Directors present the Staff was authorized to refer to the District's Insurance Carrier and the parties filing the claim be notified of this action. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS The President Pro-Tem asked if the Directors had reviewed the warrants whereupon Director Wall moved, duly seconded by Director Disch, and carried unanimously by those Directors present, the warrants be approved as submitted. General - Check No. 10811 - 10337 $41,537.25 -,~ Payroll - Check No. 5941 - 6009 $17,314.26 Total $58,851.51 ADJOURNMENT The President Pro-Tem asked if there was any further business to come before the Board whereon Director Wall moved, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously by those Directors present the meeting be adjourned at 8:50 P.M. Harold G. Rickert - Secretary Board of Directors Approved: R. E. Stallwood, President %-~ Signed by Norman Forrest, Pro Tem