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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 01/23/1961402 Jan. 9, 1961 Engineer Miller reported that all main lines are completed and all manholes but two are completed, and thaf laterals are being installed and the engineers are in the process of making tests now. The job is 88~o complete and 45.6% of the t£me has elapsed. Expenditures to date, $405,491.87. Engineer Miller also stated that if the District wished, letters could now be sent to residents on Sparks Street and 6th Street as those lines are ready. It need not be stated as a mandatory con- nection at this time however. Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Littleton, and unanimously carried, the management was authorized to notify the people, where applicable, that sewer in their area is now a3~ailable and they may connect. ANNEXATION OF In discussing the annexation of areas bordering on AREAS TO DISTRICT the District, it was moved by Director Littleton, duly FOR PURPOSE OF seconded by Director LeVesque and unanimously carried~ CONNECTI~G TO that the management be authorized to use its discretion S~ER COLLECTION as to the annexation of areas bordering the District SYSTEM in any location for purposes of connecting to sewer collection system. District will pay for sewer street lateral where it is economically'feasible. Engineer Miller reported that the hook-up at Patton State Hospital was made today, 3anuary 9th, 1961. ADJOURNb~NT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Harold G. Ricker~, Secretary Board of Directors. Al~ roved: Vein W. Botts, President EAST SAN BERNARDINO CCUNTY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING JA~3ARY 23, 1961 The Board of Directors met at 7:30 p.m. at the regular meeting place. Directors Present: Botts, President, presiding; Brooks, LeVesque, Littleton, Wall. Directors Absent: None Others Present: General Manager-Secretary, Rickert; Associate Engineer, Cole; Auditor- Treasurer, Bragg; Engineers, Miller and Rowe; also Contractor's repre- sentatives from - Howard Sewer Company of E1 Monte Colich Construction Contpany of Los Angeles Elmer W. Funkhouser of Colton Edmund 3. Vadnais of Etiwanda 3ohnnie Lunetta of Santa Aha de Leon Construction Co. of Anaheim AAA Construction Co. of Fontana. fan. 23, 1961 MINUTES Upon indication that each Board member had read the minutes of the January 9, 1961 regular meeting, and there were no additions or corrections, the President declared the minutes approved as written. BIDS - The President announced that this was the time and place CONSTRUCTION SEWER to open bids for furnishing material, labor and equipment TRUNK LINE CYPRESS for the construction of a Sewer Trunk Line in Cypress STREET - CUNNINGHAM Street - Cunningham to Palm in accordance with plans and TO PALM. specifications of the District. The following sealed bids were opened and read by the Secretary: Howard Sewer Company $75,316.80 Colich Constr~ction Company 68,434.56 Elmer W. Punkhouser 49,906.47 Edmund I. Vadnais 54,986.12 3ohnnie Lunetta 59,256.30 de Leon Construction Co. - 68,476.79 After reviewing the bid bonds and proposals, Engineer Miller recommended the acceptance of the low bid of Elmer W. Punkhouser, subject to Legal Counsel. The District's estimate was $46,000.00. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall, and carried unanimously, the bid of 49,906.47 by Elmer W. ~unkhouser was acce~ted and order made subject to legal counsel. BIDS - The President announced that this w~s the time and place CONSTRUCTION OF to open bids for furnishing material, labor and equipment S~ER COLLECTION LI~S for the construction of Sewer Collection Lines in Pumalo, IN I~JMALO, DATE AND Date and Citrus, between Sterling Avenue and Arden Avenue CIT~JS BETWEEN STER~ in accordance with plans and specifications of the District. LING AVENUE & ARDEN AVENUE The following sealed bids were opened and read by the Secretary: Howard Sewer Company $31,578.65 MichaS1 C. YRze 22,488.21 A/LqConstruction Company -24,959.46 Elmer W. Funkhouser 23,839.21 Edmund 3. Vadnais 26,219.85 3ohnnie Lunetta 26,305.16 de Leon Construction Co. 29,222.35 After reviewing and checking the bid bonds and proposals, Engineer Miller reported a correction in the total amount of AAA Construction Company. The amount should be 25,361.46 instead of ~24,959.46. The engineers recor~ended the acceptance of the low bid of Michael C. Mize, subject to legal counsel. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall, and carried unanimously, the bid of Michael C. Mize in the amount of ~22,48~.21 was accepted and order made, subject to legal counsel. FINANCIAL REPORT The President called upon the Auditor-Treasurer to present the financial report which contained very fine and complete information on the Water Accounts and the Sewer Accounts, as well as general financial status. He also stated that 657 Highland Sewer Connections have been paid. APPROVAL OF The f~llowing warrants were presented for review by the WARRANTS Directors: Water: Warrants # 483 - 485 (General) $1,597.00 1 - 80 " 75,253.34 3109 & 1 - 40 (Payroll) 7,716.59 Sewer: Warrants # 1 - 8 (General) 38,856°38 MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, du~¥' seconded by 3an. 25, 1961 negotiate where possible, finally offerin~ dedication as required. GENERAL SEWER Engineer Miller was asked for the Highland Area Sewer DISCUSSION Progress report. He stated the job is 96.3~ complete in 52.3~ of the time allotted and the contractor is HIGHLAND AREA SEWER doing a good job. The job is 89.9% complete on con- PROGRESS REPORT nections and $443,793.77 has been expended. He also said there is no reason, from the engineering standpoint, that the Harlem-Springs area and Bob Roberts Tract cannot be connected. The lines there have all been tested and he suggested the ManaGer be instructed to advise these people they can begin using them. It was suggested that this matter be clarified with counsel. MOTION Director LeVesque moved and Director Littleton seconded a motion to start usin~ these lines as soon as they are ready. The motion carried unanimously. SEWER REVENUE BOND The General Manager-Secretary reported on developments SALE, DIVISION 2, concerning the sale of the $500,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, 500,000 Division 2. Attorney Wilson had asked if the District would allow a discount on thepurchase or whether the full amount of money is needed, stating the discount has been used before and does make thepurchase more attractive to buyers. The amount of the previous discount was thought to have been 2 1/2~. The Board will receive written, sealed bids on the bonds here at the District, and they will then determine the one best for the District and officially accept it. MOTION Director Brooks moved, andDirector Wall seconded a motion to notify Attorney Wilson that the District will offer th~ $500,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Division 2, for sale with the discount. The motion carried unanimously. GENERAL ~ATE~ Discussion was invited regarding metering flat rate DISCUSSION services in Ward and Whitlock. METERING FLAT RATE The question was raised as to whether or not this would SERVICES - WARD be wisdom at this time in view of theWater Suit against AND WHITLOCM. us. The General Manager-Secretary stated the area is set up for the meters, they merely need to be placed, and that should make no difference. However, the opinion was that this matter should be discussed with attorney Green when he is here and action should be deferred until the next meeting. STATE PUBLIC HEALTH The yearly report of the Survey of District Water System DEPAR2/~ENT YEARLY fro~a~ the California State Department of Public Health SURVEY OF DISTRICT brought out tests showing high fluoride content in some WATER SYSTEM. of our north end wells. Some wells show 1.5 parts per million content and the state allowable at present is 9/10 parts per million. Tendays time was given to answer their letter. Engineer Rowe has been workin~ on the matter. It may be necessary to ask for a hearing with the Department of Public Health to consider the points on which the District is %orking to give time to correct the situation. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall, and carried unanimously, authorization w~s given to have Babcock make and examine and report on tests of the wells, 24, 24/%, 25A, 27, West Highland Well Company, Del Rosa Mutual No. 1-A and 2, and the Horine Well. APPROVAL ASKED FOR Approval was asked to purchase 10 shares of North Fork PURCHASE 10 SHARES Water Company Stock. NORTH FORM WATER COMPANY STOCK.