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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 08/17/195553 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT AUGUST 17, 1955 BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 17 The Board of Directors met at 7 :30 P.M., August 17, 1955, at the regular meeting place. ROLL CALL Directors present: Botts, Brooks, Gesler, Littleton, Well. Directors absent: None Also present: Engineer Rowe, Manager Rickert and the Secretary. MINUTES Upon indication that each member present had read the minutes of r.r the previous meeting, the Secretary was directed to make one cor- rection, and the minutes then declared approved. ANNEXATION Representatives from the area of Central Avenue and Third Street were REQUESTS present requesting service from the District. Annexation procedure was explained and Manager Rickert was authorized to survey the area in order to present approximate cost to each consumer for the main extensions. AUDIT REPORT A copy of the Audit Report dated June 30, 1955 from Eadie and Payne, Certified Public Accountants was distributed to each Director, also a copy of letter from Attorney Wilson setting forth chart of accounts with explanation. Both matters were tabled until each Director had had an opportunity to study each. CORRESPONDENCE The Secretary read correspondence received and was requested to answer the following letters: a. From City of San Bernardino Planning Director regarding service to consumers within the City Limits. b. From S. Kemp, Manager Bond Department, Dempsey - Tegler & Co., regarding possible purchase by the Board of District Water Revenue Bonds in the amount of $92,000.00. It was the unanimous decision of the Board that it would not be economically wise to pur- chase the bonds and deplete the General Account due to the rapid growth and demand within the District. It was the decision of the Board that the monies could be used to a better advantage in the purchase of pipe, etc., at a savings to the District when the opportunity presented itself, and therefore assure adequate service within the District. Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Botts and carried unanimously, it is the decision of the Board that it is not advisable to purchase the bonds offered for sale at the present time. ESCROW - RE Upon motion by Director Botts, duly seconded by Director Gesler, and PIONEER GARDENS carried unanimously, it is the decision of the Board that the District WATER COMPANY has fulfilled its obligations toward closing escrow regarding the Pioneer Gardens Water Company purchase and that there should be no further delay by Mr. McGlothlen in proceedings to close escrow and that he was to be so informed. SALARY INCREASE It was the unanimous decision of the Board that the monthly salary POOLE of Gene Poole be increased to $325.00 per month. RE COSTS OF Upon motion by Director Botts, duly seconded by Director Wall, and MAIN EXTENSIONS carried unanimously, it was ordered that hereafter a charge of $5.00 PAYMENT per each $100.00 due would be charged for bookkeeping and office ex- pense to each consumer participating in monthly payments to the Dis- trict for main extension costs. Cost of meter installation to be paid at time of request for service. Any consumer wishing to pay by said monthly installments shall sign a lien agreement in the amount due and owing, said lien to be recorded in the County Re- corder's office. 54 AUGUST 17, 1955 TRACT #4815 Manager Rickert requested a decision from the Board regarding service to Tract #4815 located at Marshall and Orange on the Northeast corner. It was unanimous decision of the Board that there should be no refund on the cost of transmission lines and that the subdivider pay on a 50 -50 basis with the District on the cost of laying the lines since there is no service between the present line and Tract #4815. FINANCIAL REPORT A written cash report covering period of 8/1/55 to 8/16/55 was presented to each Board Member by the Secretary- Auditor. ADM. BUILDING A drawing was presented for study regarding the size and type of SIGN lettering to be installed on the front of the Administration Building, the cost to be $343.00 for 3 and 6 inch aluminum letters set on 1 -1/2 inch brackets. Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton, and carried unanimously, the Secretary was authorized to place the order. PROGRESS REPORT Manager Rickert report on the following subjects: a. New Well No. 24A b. Work progress within the District c. Equipment Report d. Re damage to water lines - Tract #4604 e. Complaints received ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. 7 6 APP Myr 7 G. N th, Secretary E. Dana Brooks, President SEPTEMBER 7, 1955 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7. 1955_ The Board of Directors met at 7:30 P.N.., at the regular meeting place. ROLL CALL Directors present: Botts, Brooks, Littleton, Wall Directors absent: Gesler Also present: Manager Rickert, Engineer Rowe and the Secretary. MINUTES Upon indication that each maiber present had read the minutes of the previous meeting and there were no additions or correc- tions, the minutes were declared approved. PROTEST Mrs. Andrew Diaz at 838 Elm Street appeared before the Board pro - 838 Elm St. testing the fact her water service was metered and the remaining services on Elm were not metered. The Board assured Mrs. Diaz a further investigation would be made of that entire area re- garding the wastage of water. PEPPER CURVE Representatives of the Pepper Curve Mutual were present and re- MUTUAL quested the inclusion of Grape Street in the main extension cost, all connection costs to be figured per consumer. W DRAFTSMAN At the request of the Board, Mr. Charles Cole was present for the purpose of an interview regarding employment as a draftsman. He was informed the Board would discuss the matter further and contact him at a later date.