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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 07/23/1963EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING JULY 23, 1963 CALL TO ORDER The regular 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; Auditor-Treasurer, Bragg; Assistant Office Manager, Lyons; Recording Secretary, Dudley; Consulting Engineers, Joseph A. Rowe of W. P. Rowe and Son and Don Halwes of Campbell & Miller; Attorney Kenneth R. Henry; Director S.B.V.M.W.D. Joseph E. Bonadiman and his son J. C. Bonadiman; Constituents, Mr. Mrs. A1 Scott, 5423 Newbury, Mr. & Mrs. Troy Vanlandingham of 5422 Newbury and Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Hobkirk, 5432 Newbury Avenue; Mr. Robert E. Botts, 738 E. Highland Avenue; Pub- lisher Valley Publications, Jerry Boyd and Sun-Telegram reporter, Jack Blue. MINUTES The President inquired if all directors re- ceived and read the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of July 9th, 1963. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, the minutes of the Board meeting of July 9th were approved as submitted. ANNEXATION 1962-9 The Secretary presented the Petition of Annexa- HEARING tion No. 1962-9 together with the Affidavit of TRACT 6408 Publication of Notice of Hearing showing that the STUBBLEFIELD publication had been made as required by law. The President announced that this was the time and place set to hear all protests and consider all written or oral objections to the proposed annexation. 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 MOTION annexation, it was moved by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously that the hearing be closed. ORDINANCE NO. 196 Ordinance No. 196, being Annexation No. 1962-9, altering the boundaries of the present District, was presented to the Board. July 23, 1963 MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 196, 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. ANNEXATION 1962-13 The Secretary presented the Petition of Annexation HEARING No. 1962-13 together with the Affidavit of Publi- PERRIS HILL ROAD cation of Notice of Hearing showing that the Publication had been made as required by law. The President announced that this was the time and place set to hear all protests and consider all written or oral objections to the proposed annexa- tion. 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 MOTION the territory proposed for annexation, it was moved by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously that the hearing be closed. ORDINANCE NO. 197 Ordinance No. 197, being Annexation No. 1962-13, altering boundaries of the present District, was presented to the Board. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 197, 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. AS/NEXATION 1962-18 The Secretary presented the Petition of Annexation HEARING No. 1962-18, together with the Affidavit of Publi- 6910 CONEJO DRIVE cation of Notice of Hearing showing that the publication had been made as required by law. The President announced that this was the time and place set to hear all protests and consider all written or oral objections to the proposed annexation. 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 July 23, 1963 seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously that the hearing be closed. ORDINANCE NO. 198 Ordinance No. 198, being Annexation No. 1962-18, altering boundaries of the present District, was presented to the Board. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 198, 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. ANNEXATION 1962-20 The Secretary presented the Petition of Anmex- HEARING ation No. 1962-20 together with the Affidavit OBST-BOUGHTON, of Publication of Notice of Hearing showing BASE LINE that the publication had been made as required by law. The President announced that this was the time and place set to hear all protests and consider all written or oral objections to the proposed annexation. The Secretary's Certificate was presented show- ing 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 Forrest, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unani- mously that the hearing be closed. ORDINANCE NO. 199 Ordinance No. 199, being Annexation No. 1962-20 altering boundaries of the present District, was presented to the Board. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 199, 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 en- titled Ordinance. AYES, and in favor thereof, Directors: Botts, Disch, Forrest, LeVesque, Wall. NOES, Directors: None. ABSENT, Directors: None. DISCUSSION OF WATER The President stated that Mr. Joseph Bonadiman MATTERS WITH JOSEPH was present, having been invited for the purpose E. BONADIMAN, of discussion regarding his stand on the water DIRECTOR OF matters as they effect this District and its S.B.V.M.W.D. operation and growth. He stated he was 10~ for this District, but that as far as San Bernardino and its future growth is concerned, he feels that unquestionably M.W.D. is the July 23, 1963~'''~ answer for them. Joe Bonadiman, Jr. also added his remarks. HORACE HINKLEY Horace Hinkley, Director of S.B.V.M.W.D. and UNABLE TO ATTEND representative of portions of the East San Bernardino County Water District, was also invited to attend this Board Meeting, but called to state he would be on vacation, there- fore unable to attend. ALFRED N. SCOTT A letter was read from Mr. Alfred N. Scott of WATER BILL 5423 Newbury Avenue, San Bernardino, whose water bill seemed out of all proportion for the month of June. Both Mr. Scott, Mr. Bragg and Mr. Van- landingham spoke to the problem with full explana- MOTION tions. After much discussion, motion was made by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Disch, that Mr. Scott's June and July bills for 1961 and 1962 be averaged and that average used for the amount of the bill for this July bill. The motion was carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF The President inquired if the following warrants WARRANTS had been reviewed. Water Division 2781 2922 (General) $73,133.44 1359 1412 (Payroll) 9,733.91 $82,867.35 Sewer Division 382 - 402 $178,104.11 MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, the warrants were approved as submitted. RESOLUTION NO. 511 Resolution No. 511 was presented, acknowledging CERTIFICATION OF and accepting Certificate of Completion by COMPLETION TRACT Associate Engineer, Charles L. Cole, on the in- 6773 stallation of water main and appurtenant facilities to tract 6773, dated July 19, 1963, Robert Simon, Contractor. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director LeVesque and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 511 was adopted and the President and Secretary were authorized to execute and file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. CORRESPONDENCE ATTORNEY ERNEST The President read a letter from Attorney Ernest WILSON Wilson, dated July 5, 1963 regarding Senate Bill 749 along with a letter to Governor Brown and a copy of~the bill. After full discussion, a MOTION motion was made by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unani- mously, that the General Manager study this matter with Attorney Henry and they compose a letter to be sent to the Governor as soon as possible, by authority of the Board of Directors. HERMAN TODD LETTER The President read a letter signed by Herman Todd of Todd & Arnold Construction Company stating that their property at 7485 Golondrina had received a~atement notice. He asked for a reason- able extension as the property is vacant and will not be occupied as they planto build apartments thereon. After consideration and discussion, MOTION motion was made by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director LeVesque and carried unanimously that a 90 day extension should be granted from the date of this meeting for connecting the property at 7485 Golondrina, San Bernardino, to the sewer line~ LEWIS BENVENUTO The Directors were reminded that on April 23rd, 90 DAY EXTENSION EXPIRES July 23, 1963 MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, the Secretary was authorized to sign and Attorney Henry to file abatement proceedings against Arrie B. Covington for the property at 26182 6th Street, Highland, California. GENERAL SEWER DISCUSSION - AUTHORIZATION ASKED The General Manager-Secretary asked for author- TO DESIGN AND CALL ization for the design and call for and open bids FOR BIDS FOR SEWER for a sewer ~ol~ection line in Perris Hill Road, COLLECTION MAINS IN Base Line to Pacific as this has now been annexed PERRIS HILL ROAD, to the District and is a link gradually filling BASE LINE TO in service for Base Line Gardens. Estimated cost PACIFIC $18,480.00. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, author- ization was granted to order the design for sewer collection mains in Perris Hill Road, Base Line to Pacific with bids to be called for and opened on September 10, 1963 at District Office at 7:30 p.m. PIPELINE" ISSUES The President asked for authority to accept the FOR MAILING TO offer of the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water OUR CUSTOMERS District of enough copies of their current issue of "Pipeline" which contains much valuable infor- mation, to be mailed to all the customers of this District at no expense to us except to address them. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, President Botts was authorized to obtain, at no cost to the District, enough copies of "Pipeline", the current issue, for all our customers, to be addressed by this office. Director LeVesque said he wished to report that the staff of this office is definitely under- manned for the amount of work to be done, and would like some recommendations from the Management for its needs. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting~ the President declared adjournment at 10:40 p.m. Harold G. Ri~ert, Secretary Board of Directors Venn W. Botts, President EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 13, 1963 CALL TO ORDER The regular 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,Wall.