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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 09/24/1963CALL TO ORDER The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Directors Present:. President Botts presiding, Disch, Forrest, LeVesque and Wall. Directors Absent: None. Others Present: General Manager-Secretary, Rickert; Associate Engineer, Cole; Auditor-Treasurer, Braqg; Assistant Office Manager, Lyons; Recording Secretary, Dudley; Associate Engineers, Joseph A. Rowe of W. P. Rowe ~ Son and Don Halwes of Campbell & Miller; Attorneys, Peggy McElligott of Wilson, Harzfeld, Jones & Morton and Kenneth R. Henry; Reporters, Jerry Boyd of the East Valley Publications and Jack Blue of the Sun-Telegram; Spencer Sparks, Manager Highland branch Southern California Water Company and W. W. Franklin, Vice President and Don Twimley, also of Southern California Water Company; Mr. and Mrs. Elvis O'Neil; W. J. Russell; Warner Hodgdon; Richard A. Corwin, John Fiscalini; Ryland Thomason; Harold W. Pulliam; William G. Smith; Michael C. Mize, Contractor; Mrs. Venn Botts; Mrs. Doris Strout and Court Reporter, Mr. Boyd W. Rahier; Rex Duncan. MINUTES Following determination that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on September 10, 1963 had been received and read MOTION by all directors, a motion was made by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest, that the minutes be approved as submitted. BID OPENING - The President announced that this was the time WATER MAINS AND and place to open bids for the installation of FACILITIES IN TRACT water mains and appurtenant facilities in Tract 6898, HEERS 6898 at Arden and Highland Avenue, H. W. Heers, Inc. developer. The following sealed bids were opened and read by the Secretary: 1. Coughlin Company $5,541.80 2. Robert Simon 5,772.04 3. Michael C. Mize 5,275.97 Engineer's Estimate $7,033.70 After review of the bid proposals by the engineers, they recommended the acceptance of the low bid of Michael C. Mize, subject to the ap- proval of legal counsel. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Porrest and carried unanimously, the low bid of Michael C. Mize in the amount of 5,275.97 was accepted subject to review by legal counsel and the President and Secretary were authorized to execute a Contract on behalf of the District. HEARING - FORMATION The President announced that a Court Reporter IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT was present and would record the entire proceedings NO. 1. in the Improvement District Hearing. Sept. 24, 1963 The Secretary's Certificate was presented showing that the petition is signed by all of the holders of title to all of the acreage proposed to be annexed. There being no written or oral objections to the proposed annexation, and discussion had and evidence taken relating to the benefits to the District and the territory proposed for annexa- MOTION tion, it was moved by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unani- mously that the hearing be closed. ORDINANCE NO. 204 Ordinance No. 204, being Annexation No. 1962-14, ~.~ altering the boundaries of the present District, was presented to the Board. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 204, Altering Boundaries of the East San Bernardino County Water District, was adopted and the Secretary was directed to post, in three public places within the District, copies of the above entitled Ordinance. AYES, and in favor thereof, Directors: Botts, Disch, Forrest,LeVesque,Wall. NOES, Directors: None. ABSENT, Directors: None. WATER REQUIREMENT Further discussion was called for regarding the FOR BAPTIST CHURCH water requirement for the Baptist Church on LYNWOOD & STERLING Lynwood Avenue west of Sterling Avenue. The pastor, Mr. Pulliam, accompanied Mr. Wm. Smith, realtor, to the meeting to state they have been able to locate 3 days~in ~he Whittemore well which is 3/30tbs interest in the well and equipment which they may purchase if it is adequate to serve the Church property. The General Manager-Secretary informed them that -- it would be adequate if they will purchase it and deed it to the District, and recommended that the directors accept it subject to approval by legal counsel. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, District shall accept the dedication of the three(3) days in the Whittemore Well plus the 3/30tbs interest in the facilities of the well, plus the overlying water rights in trust by Deed and Agreement to assure water service by District to the Church property at Lynwood and Sterling. JOHN FISCALINI The President,lied upon John Fiscalini and Mr. REQUEST FOR SEWER Corwin to present their map and problem which SERVICE TO PROPOSED they discussed with the Directors. DEVELOPMENT They have a proposed development of 33 acres, 133 lots, which lies east of Boulder Avenue north and south of Pacific Street, and they would like to have District serve sewer for the area. District's nearest sewer line ends in Tract 6650 north of Base Line and east of ~' Church Street. Estimates of costs would have to be made and a preliminary engineering study would be necessary. Probably 25 houses would be constructed at a time until all were built. Houses would mostly run $18,000 to $25,000 and those on the bench should be even better. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, an engineering study is to be made of the ultimate 133 lot areas to be presented at the next Sept. 24, 1963 Board Meeting on October 8, 1963. RESOLUTION NO. 523 Resolution No. 523 was presented by Attorney AUTHORIZING Henry, authorizing the President and Secretary to SIGNING OF SELEY sign the Seley Agreement for furnishing agricul- AGREEMENT tural water to Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, West Highland Tract, for Seley's 1/3 interest in the Nutting Well. After having gone over the agree- ment, Attorney Henry made up the resolution and recommended its adoption by the Board. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall, and carried unanimously, it was agreed that the agreement should be signed by the Secretary or President and sent to Mr. Seley. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously by roll call vote, Resolution No. 523 was adopted. AYES,and in favor thereof, Directors: Botts, Disch, Forrest, LeVesque, Wall. NOES, Directors: None. ABSENT, Directors: None. RESOLUTION NO. 524 Attorney Henry presented Resolution No. 524, ACCEPTING DEED TO Accepting Seley's 1/3 interest in the Nutting SELEY'S 1/3 INTEREST Well!and recommended the adoption of this IN NUTTING WELL resolution. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously by Roll Call vote, Resolution No. 524 was adopted Accepting Seley's 1/3 interest in the Nutting Well and Deed to be recorded with San Bernardino County Recorder. AYES, and in favor thereof, Directors: Botts, Disch, Forrest, LeVesque and Wall. NOES, Directors: None. ABSENT, Directors: None. AUTHORIZATION TO Authorization was requested to call for and open CALL FOR & OPEN bids for the installation of water mains and BIDS, TRACT 6813, appurtenant facilities in Tract 6813 at 7:30 p.m. WATER MAINS & at 7337 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino on APPURTENANCES October 22, 1963 - Eastwood Construction Company, Inc. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, authorization was given to call for and open bids for water mains and appurtenant facilities in Tract 6813, on October 22, 1963 at District office at 7:30 p.m. FINANCIAL REPORT The Auditor presented the financial statement for MONTH OP AUGUST the month of August, 1963 stating that one 1963 interesting thing in the report is that the water tolls for that month c~ame to an all time high. The statements for both water and sewer depart- ments will be studied and any questions or comments brought to the next meeting. GENERAL WATER At the request of Director Disch, discussion was DISCUSSION brought up regarding the Board's policy in handl- ing water connections on week ends and holidays. MOTION - LOST Upon motion by Director Disch, he wished the District to change its policy to make water con- nections on week ends and Holidays. Motion lost for lack of a second. Following explanation of policy and discussion, MOTION motion was made by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director LeVesque and carried by a majority Sept. 24, 1963 by roll call vote not to change the present policy of not connecting water services on week ends and Holidays. AYES, and in favor thereof, Directors: Botts, Forrest, LeVesque, Wall. NOES, Directors: Disch. ABSENT, Directors: None. F.R.P.A. WATER Attention was called to the Feather River Pro- LEADERS LUNCHEON ject Association luncheon to be held at the SEPTEMBER 27, 1963 National Orange Show on September 27th at 12 noon, asking for authorization for attendance. It was agreed that anyone who could, should attend and if they would notify the General Manager, he would make the reservations. I.D.A. CONVENTION Announcement was made of the Irrigation District's DISNEYLAND HOTEL Association convention to be held November 20th NOV. 20-22, 1963 through 22nd at the Disneyland Hotel. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director LeVesque and carried unanimously, authorization was given for at least two board members and one staff member to attend as much of the I.D.A. Convention as possible at per diem expense. INSTALLATION OF The General Manager asked for authorization to WATER MAINS IN install water mains and appurtenant facilities TRACT 6805 in Tract 6805 by District crews as it was only about 470 feet. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall, and carried unanimously, District crews are authorized to install water mains and appurtenant facilities in Tract 6805. AUTHORIZATION TO Authorization was asked for Campbell & Miller DESIGN SEWER FOR and W. P. Rowe & Son to design the sewer col- OLIVE STREET, lection line for Olive Street, Bobbett Drive to BOBBETT DRIVE a point east of Belvan, and call for bid opening on October 22, 1963 at District office at 7:30 p.m. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, Campbell & Miller and W. P. Rowe & Son shall design the Olive Street sewer collection line and bids shall be called for and opened on October 22, 1963 at 7337 Del Rosa Avenue at 7:30 p.m. AUTHORIZATION TO Authorization was asked for Campbell & Miller and DESIGN SEWER LINE W.P. Rowe & Son to design the sewer collection IN LYNWOOD DRIVE line for Lynwood Drive east of Arden Avenue to EAST OF ARDEN serve Tract 6805 and the new Arden-Marshall school property, and call for and open bids on October 8, 1963 at District office at 7:30 p.m. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, authorization was given for Campbell & Miller and W. P. Rowe to design the sewer collection line in Lynwood Drive from Arden Avenue to the east property line of the new Arden-Marshall Elementary School, and call for and open bids on October 8, 1963 at 7:30 p.m. at District office. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 change Order No. 1 to Ralph deLeon Construction PEP~RIS HILL ROAD Company for street laterals on Perris Hill Road RALPH DeLEON was presented and it was recommended that these CONSTRUCTION, INC. installations be made to the addresses listed which would cost about $800.00. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded Sept. 24, 1963 by Director Wall and carried unanimously, Change Order No. 1 was approved. APPROVAL OF The President asked if the warrants had been WARRANTS checked by the Directors. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director'Disch and carried unanimously, the follow- ing warrants were approved. Water Division 3016 - 3115 (General) $79,337.01 1469 - 1524 (Payroll) 10,166.00 $89,503.01 Sewer Division 9415 - 428 $31,345.86 SEWER DISCONlqECTION Since previous board action requires submission 7065 BANGOR of. proposed disconnection of occupied premises, from the sewer line, 7065 Bangor which is owned by Mr. Blackwell of Tri-City Contractors and occupied by Don Wright, and all efforts at col- lection of a 7 month bill for $22.75 have failed, a request was made to allow disconnection of this sewer. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried by a majority, Director Disch casting the dissenting vote, 7065 Bangor sewer is to be disconnected for non-payment, processed in the usual manner by the office staff. LETTER FROM The President read a letter from Campbell & Miller CAMPBELL & MILLER stating that the sewer line in Area "B" (Highland Avenue west of Victoria) which had been a source of trouble, has been completely realigned by the contractor and is now satisfactory. CORRESPONDENCE ON Correspondence was read from Levy, DeRoy, Geffner, CLAIM OF RAYMOND Koszdin ~& Glow of Los Angeles regarding the SECHLER injories sustained by Raymond Sechler on July 16, 1963 along with his claim for damages. District's letter to Morgan & Franz, insurance carriers for District. Attorney Henry explained that this was done in this manner because of certain legal technicalities. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, this matter is tabled until the next meeting upon the advice of Attorney Henry to allow the normal procedure to follow. RECOMMENDED STEP The General Manager-Secretary recommended step RAISES raises as follows: Inez I{arwell, hiller - 23A $318.00 per Mo. to 23B, $334.00 per Mo. retroactive to August 1, 1963. Guy Aldret, storekeeper - 27A, $387.00 per Mo. to 27B, $406.00 per Mo. retroactive to September 1, 1963. Juanita Schreckengost, part time stenographer - 23A, $1.83 per hr. to 23B, $],92 per hr. ADJOUP~NMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, the President declared adjournment at 9:50 p.m. Harold G. RicheSt, Secret y Board of Directors Proved: Venn W. Botts, President EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 1963 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Directors Present: President Botts presiding; Disch, Forrest, LeVesque and Wall. Directors Absent: None. Others Present: General Manager-Secretary, Rickert; Associate Engineer, Cole; Auditor-Treasurer, Bragg; Assistant Office Manager, Lyons; Recording Secretary, Dudley; Attorney, Kenneth R. Henry; Associate Engineers, Joseph A. Rowe of W. P. Rowe & Son and Don Halwes of Campbell & Miller; Spencer Sparks of Southern California Water Company; John Fiscalini, Warner Hodgdon and Mrs. Mitchell; also contractors representatives, Michael C. Mize, A. S. Peich, S. Surina, Lupe Munoz, A. Mornarich and T. Ficarottao MINUTES Following determination that the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors on September 24th, 1963 had been received and read by all directors, and there were no additions or corrections, the President declared the minutes approved as submitted. BID OPENING - ~he President announced that this was the time SEWER COLLECTION and place to open bids for the installation of LINE IN LYIFWOOD s~wer collection lines in Lynwood Drive, Arden DRIVE Avenue east to the east property line of Arden- Marshall Elementary School. The following sealed bids were opened and read by the Secretary: 1. Montclair Sewer Const. Co. $5,736.00 2. P. & S. Construction Co. 5,161.60 3. Mornarich Construction Co. 4,707.00 4. Michael C. Mize, Contractor 5,222.40 5. A3~A Construction Company 5,176.00 Engineer's estimate $5,000.00 After review of the bid proposals by the engineers, they recommended the acceptance of the low bid of the Mornarich Construction Company subject to the approval of legal counsel. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, the low bid of Mornarich Construction Company of Rialto in the amount of $4,707.00 was accepted subject to review by legal counsel and the President and Secretary were authorized to execute a Contract on behalf of the District.