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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 12/09/1957156 TREE TOPPING Secretary North reported that Mr. Taylor, owner of property just DEL ROSA & South of the District property on Del Rosa and Fisher Street, had FISP~ER requested that the trees be trimmed as they had caused damage to his property during the recent wind storm. Upon motion by Director BOtts, duly seconded by Director Wall, and carried unanimously, the General Manager was ordered to obtain bids for the topping of the trees located on the District property at Del Rosa and Fisher Streets. SEWERS Mr. 3. B. Hanauer presented a new flow of funds for discussion. Attorney Wilson, discussed with the Board the terms and conditions of the contract submitted by the City. It was the decision of the Board that Attorney Wilson and the Administrative Staff meet the following day and rewrite certain sections of said contract, and establish boundary lines and areas that did not meet with District approval as submitted by the City. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. A~'PROVE~: . .~ 4/L~J ~ My~~, 'Secretary E~Dana Brooks, President EAST SAN BERNkRDINO COUNTY WJ~F~? DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING December 9, 1957 The Board of Directors met at 2:30 P.M., December 9, 1957 at the regular meeting place. Directors Present: Brooks, Botts, Taylor, Littleton, Wall Directors Absent: None Also Present: Attorney Holcomb, Engineer Rowe, Mr. Owen Bristow of 1824 Del Rosa Road, Associate Engineer Cole, and ~nager Rickert MINUTES Upon indication that each member present had read the minutes of the previous meeting and that there were no additions or corrections, the minutes were declared approved. WARRANTS Upon motion by Director Botts, duly seconded by Director Littleton, APPROVED and carried unanimously, warrants were approved for immediate pay- ment of current bills. W~ER SERVICE ~nager Rickert reported that many customers asking for new services INST~dLATION were desiring to purchase meters on the payment plan. Upon dis- cussion by the Board it was decided to state no definite policy. Manager Rickert was authorized to use his discretion in handling such cases; such a plan might be used, but it is preferred by the Board to receive full payment upon order. 2.~2~TON Attorney Holcomb discussed the agreement between the District and NELL ~r. McGlothen concerning the Emmerton Well which is under considera- tion for abandonment. Attorney Holcomb was authorized by the Board to obtain the agreement from Mr. McGlothen holding the District harmless from all operation expenses of the well. PROGRESS A~sociate Engineer Cole reported that the District had obtained S~AGE permission from the County to use the existing flood control and EASF2,~NTS drainage easements where it is necessary for the District to cross at the same points, stating that additional easements would be necessary from the customers for sanitary purposes and that it was possible that the District would have to go into condemnation. Engineer Cole and Attorney Holcombwere authorized to study the sewage easements for the purpose of obtaining same to the best interests of the District. 1 SEWAGE CONTRACT Director Botts read a letter, dated December 5, 1957, from Attorney CITY OF Wilson regarding the sewage con'Lract with the City of San Bernardino SAN BEI{~NARDINO which stated the changes in the original contract suk~uifted by them at the last meeting. As the Board was aware of such changes no action was necessary. S~AGE Director Brooks retorted that Attorney Wilson had completed the Rate LEGAL PROGREf~ and Regulation Ordinances and that they were in the mail% The Bond Resolution would follow. He suggested action should be taken by the Board irmuediately as the Engineers are predicating their schedules on these Ordinances. Ui~n decision ofthe Board the matter would be acted upon at an adjourned meeting. EWAGE PERMIT ~ianager Rickert reported that the Engineers stated there would be a AND PlAN Perm/t and Plan checking charge in the specifications and suggested CHBCKING that it be included in the Regulation Ordinance. Upon discussion by the Board, Manager Rickert was authorized to notify Mr. Jim Ratter of Daniel, Mann, 3ohnson, & Mendenhalt and W. P. Rowe & Son to send said specifications to Attorney Wilson to be included in the recom- mendations. Engineer Rowe stated the Engineers had sent a plan to the County and to Mr. Zi~muerman, showing them all the streets where sewers are going to be laid, asking for their cooperation not to go in and improve streets where the District intends to lay sewers until after the work is completed. Be also pointed out the advantages of a resident engi- neet to supervise the construetion~of the sewage project. GENE PeeLE Manager Rickert reported that Gene Peele, Service Foreman, was plan- MOVE - SALARY ning to move from the District property on Base Line and that due to the rental agreement with him some consideration should be made in regards to his salary. Upon motion by Director~ Littleton, duly seconded by Director Taylor, and carried unanimously, Manager Rickert was authorized to see that Mr. Peele's salary be advanced to Step D of $1 at the nearest payday to the time he makes his move. BID ACCEPTANCE' Engineer Cole presented a bid for the installation of a l~ inch MAIN EXTENSION cement lined and coated water transmission main on Pacific Street from Sterling Avenue to a point approximately 6~0 feet East. Upon motion by Director Botts, duty seconded by Director Littleton, and carried unanimously, the bid of Coughlin Company is hereby accepted in the amount of $757.§0. MAINTENANCE ~ Engineer Cole reported that the District does not have sufficient OF facilities for the greasing of the trucks. Upon motion by Director VEHICLES Littleton, duly seconded by Director Taylor, and carried unanimously, the trucks are to be serviced by a local service station. ANNEXATION Engineer Cole reported that Mrs. Holley Jolley was inquiring as to LESLIE LANE the possibility of annexing Leslie Lane (southerly of 8th Street). As the properties in this area are connecting to the Base Mutual area and of direct benefit to the District, it was decided to pursue this annexation. SEWAGE / Engineer Cole reported that it is anticipated to run a line across 9th EASEMENTS Street and up Palm to pick up two houses at a cost of $7,155.00 and suggested by extending this line in NorWood Easterly and running through an easement between Lots 98 and 99 to the back of the houses, the cost would be $1,990.00, a~ appreciable saving to the District; easement to be l0 feet South of Lot 99. Upon decision of the Board a proposed change for the easement to go through Lot 96 is to be suhuitted to the Engineers. ENGINEERING ~ Engineer Cole presented a Project Control Report showing a priority PRefECT CONTROL listing, stating this list might fluctuate depending upon the urgency of certain situations. 750,000 ' Engineer Cole presented a report on the $750,000 Revenue Bond Issue BOND ISSUE pointing out the changes of expenditures and the relationship of the REDDRT Project Control Report. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meetinq was adjourned to December 16, 1957. APPROVED: y~l~G,~or~e cretary E. D~a-Bro0ks, ~resident EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - ADJOO]{NED REGULAR i~ETING December 16, 1957 The Board of Directors met at 7:30 P.M., December 16, 1957 at the regular meetinq place. Directors Present: Brooks, Botts, Taylor, Littleton, Wall Directors Absent: None lso Present: Mr. Marcus Harwell of Fern Estates, Mr. Owen Bristow of 1824 Del Rosa Road, Mr. A. J. Hankla of 1812 Del Rosa Road, Mr. John Colley, District Insurance Aqent, Enqineer Rowe, Associate Engi- neer Cole, and Manaqer Rickert FIRE DISTRICT Mr. Marcus Harwell, representative of Fern Estates, presented a letter from Mr. James Blackwell, subdivider in the East San Bernardino County Water District, expressinq the desire for a Fire District within the area and stating the values of fire protection to the people of the District. Mr. John Colley, District Insurance AGent, explained the insurance rates under the specifications of the Board of Fire Under- writers. Upon motion by Director Botts, duly seconded by Director Taylor, and carried unanimously, Manager Rickert was authorized to write a letter to the Pacific Fire Underwriting Bureau applying for a rating of our system before action could be taken., PLANT ~A Engineer Cole presented a drawing of Plant gA, stating that the tie- RELOCATING PIPING in of the eastern part of the District had been completed; thereby increasing the water pressure. He also stated that in order to pump~ into Sterling and Marshall reservoirs frc~ Plant gA, it would neces- sitate a re-alignment of the piping at the plant and removal of all the existing piping and pressure tanks. Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton, and carried unanimously, authorization was granted to begin construction at Plant gA. PRESSURE REDUCE Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Botts, VALVE and carried unanimously, Engineer Cole was authorized to purchase a pressure reducing valve to be installed at the reducing station, Pacific and Del Rosa Road at the cost of $265.50 plus cartage. CITY AGREEmeNT The President announced that further study of the City AGreement would be on Friday, December 20 and that it was hoped that the first reading could be made on Monday, December 23, and that if it was approved by the Board, it could be ready for all signatures on December 30, 1957. RATE AND Manager Rickert presented a letter to the Board from Attorney Wilson REGUIATORY to Mr. C. C. Wood, Administrative Officer of the City of San Bernardino, ORDInaNCES regarding the Regulatory Ordinance. He stated that he also had letters from Attorney Wilson and Engineer Reiter concerning the Rate and Regulatory Ordinances. It was the decision of the Board that the matter of adopting said Ordinances be tabled until such time or legal advisor and engineers could be present.