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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/14/1964Apr. 14, 1964 the Southern California Water Company; James Ferguson of the Eucalyptus Street Water Company and Warner Hodgdon, developer, and Mr. Bob Botts. MINUTES The President inquired if there were any correc- tions or additions to the minutes of the meet- ings of March 24, 1964, Regular Meeting; March 25, 1964, Regular Adjourned Meeting; and Special Meeting of March 30, 1964. There being no cor- MOTION rections or additions, motion was made by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, that the minutes of the meetings of March 24th, 25th and 30th be approved as submitted. STATEMENT ~Y President Botts expressed his appreciation for PRESIDENT BOTTS having served this District with the other direc- tors and with the office staff. He also spoke warmingly of the actions taken by the leaders of the "Yes on Water" matter in the City stating they are out to mutilate and destroy the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District and stated that the newest legislative matter taken to the Governor by these leaders is dyna- mite to this area. He also stated the High Line is not yet assured. He warned the directors and staff to be on the alert constantly and do anything possible in the right direction. President Botts then called for the appointment of a temporary Chairman for the Organizational Meeting. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Forrest, and carried unanimously, Director Wall was appointed Temporary Chairman. President Botts then turned the gavel over to Chairman Wall. ADMINISTRATION OF Chairman Wall called upon the Secretary to admin- OATH OF OFFICE TO ister the Oath of Office to Director LeVesque who DIRECTORS was .re-elected in the General Election of the District on March 24, 1964, and Director LeVesque executed the Certificate of Election. The Chairman then called upon the Secretary to administer the Oath of Office to newly elected Director John W. Littleton who was elected as a Director in the District General Election of March 24, 1964, and Director Littleton executed the Certificate of Election. ELECTION OF The Chairman called for nominations by Directors PRESIDENT for the office of the President of the Board. Director Forrest nominated Director LeVesque. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, the nominations were closed. The gavel was then turned over to President LeVesque. REGULAR MEETINGS The President called for discussion of the time TIME AND PLACE and place of holding the Regular Board Meetings. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, the Regular Board Meetings will be held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at District Office, 7337 Del Rosa Avenue. Apr. 14, 1964 77~'~ RESOLUTION NO. 612 Resolution No. 612 was presented to accept the ACCEPTING PERMANENT permanent easement on the property at 8009 EASEMENT FROM Church Street, signed by the Highland Engineering HIGHLAND ENGINEERING Company and dated March 30, 1964. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, Reso- lution No. 612 was adopted, accepting permanent easement, by the Highland Engineering Company. DISCUSSION DISTRICT The President called upon Mr. James Ferguson to OPERATION OF bring the District directors up to date on the EUCALYPTUS STREET information concerning the Eucalyptus Street WATER COMPANY Water Company. He explained that his company now ow-ns all the shares of the Water Company. Their system is gravity, with individual cisterns that would require new lines as well as a pneu- matic system for serving the area and it would operate as a satelite system. The General Manager stated authorization would be needed to have an engineering study of the capabilities of the well'and cost estimates for installing water main throughout the area now served by the Eucalyptus Street Water Company. The costs of main extension and appurtenances would have to be prorated among the property owners of the area to be served. The Eucalyptus Street Water Company will own 51% of the water rights in the well and Mrs. Hodgson will own 49% of the water rights. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, this matter shall be referred to the engineering staff and a report made at the board meeting of May 26, 1964. LETTER - ARROWHEAD The President called upon Warner Hodgdon to make CORPORATION his request for sewer and water service for REQUESTING WATER & Tracts 7081 and 7220 in addition to a Trailer SEWER FOR TRACTS Park located in the area of Pacific and Boulder 7081 and 7220 Avenue. Pollowing the reading of his letter to the Board, he explained that the area covers 47 acres and has an operating well. The maps of the proposed subdivisions were submitted and placed on the blackboard and explained in further detail. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, a report and recommendation shall be submitted at the May 26th Board Meeting including an up-dated estimate by Campbell & Miller, the financial feasibility and all other pertinent information. It was suggested that a letter be obtained which would allow the Gas Company to give District information on the well records for the last 10 years in that the pumps are operated by natural gas. REPORT ON The President called upon Assistant Office OVERLYING WATER Manager, Lyons, for his report on the overlying RIGHTS water rights progress. He reported 217 additional parcels added since the last report, making a total of 2,305 at the present time with quite a few more in the work. GENERAL SEWER DISCUSSION - Attorney Henry reported papers prepared on four ABATEMENTS - ~batements, the first one being Stacy Adams of 7150 Colwyn Avenue, Highland. RICHARD L. RINGLE The Second one concerns Richard L. and Ray Nell Ringle of 7166 Bangor Avenue, San Bernardino. Apr. 14, 1964 by Director Disch and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 616 was adopted, authorizing the President and Secretary to execute and take the necessary steps to file applications for unap- propriated waters with the State Water Rights Board in Sacramento. RESOLUTION NO. 617 Resolution No. 617 was presented to authorize MODIFICATION the President and Secretary to execute a Modi- AGREEMENT BETWEEN fication Agreement between District and the San S.B.V.M.W.D. AND Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District for DISTRICT FOR SALE OF the sale of surplus water. The Resolution was SURPLUS WATER read and the Agreement explained without reading it in full. It increases over the old agreement with a maximum of 1200 acre feet, to 3000 acre feet with no cancellation clause other than by court order. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously by roll call vote, Resolution No. 617 was adopted. AYES,and in favor thereof, Directors: Disch, Forrest, LeVesque, Littleton, Wall. NOES, Directors: None. ABSENT, Directors: None. RESOLUTION NO. 618 Resolution No. 618 was presented, to accept ACCEPTING DEED AND the Deed and Conveyance of Water Rights in the CONVEYANCE OF WATER Silva Well at 26223 Base Line from Sam and Mary RIGHTS SILVA WELL Silva. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, Reso- lution No. 618 was adopted, accepting Deed and Conveyance of Water Rights from Sam and Mary Silva. RESOLUTION NO. 619 Resolution No. 619 was presented to accept a ACCEPTING PIPELINE pipeline easement from Jack R. and Yvonne Clapper EASEMENT FROM DR. across their property east of Central Avenue and CLAPPER north of the Santa Fe Railway right of way. After considerable discussion and explanation, a motion MOTION was made by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, that Attorney Henry write to George Hermann to the effect that Tract 7098 shall proceed with the installation of sewer lines in conformance with the Clapper easement. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, plans and specifications shall be prepared for the sewer lines in Central north from Pacific, to and through the Clapper easement and in Orange Street to north of Highland Avenue and in 21st Street. LETTER FROM DENSLOW A letter from Denslow Green was read regarding GREEN RE UPPER WARM the U. S. Corps of Engineers Flood Control de- CREEK FLOOD CONTROL velopment in the Upper Warm Creek area and PROJECT District's concern with the conservation of water. His letter was a report on the hearing held on April 9th in San Bernardino on this matter. His recommendation was that the District authorize its staff to work with the Flood Control District in attempting to have them leave soft channel bottoms and absorption basins at the lower end of present flood control facilities with funds they now have on hand. by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, this Board shall go on record as favoring all conservation methods available in flood control and that we notify other interested communi- ties and groups of our interest and alert them to the availability of flood control conserva- tion and have our engineers and staff to work with them and the Flood Control District. AUTHORIZATION ASKED The General Manager-Secretary asked for author- TO CALL FOR AA/D OPEN ization to call for and open bids for the BIDS FOR WATER MAINS installation of water mains and appurtenant IN TRACTS 6969 AND facilities in Tracts 6969 and 7106, H. W. 7106, H. W. HEERS Heers, Inc., both tracts in the area of High- land Avenue and Arden Avenue. District has received all main extension costs as well as water stock and wells required under the policy of annexation. ~. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, authorization was given to call for and open bids for water mains and appurtenances in Tracts 6969 and 7106 on April 28, 1964 at 7337 Del Rosa Avenue at 7:30 p.m. ARROYO VERDE MUTUAL The General Manager-Secretary stated he had WATER STOCK received one share of Arroyo Verde Mutual Water Company stock with the purchase of the Leininger property on Alamo Road. It was stated that it has no par value and is only appurtenant to the land. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, the handling of the one share of Arroyo Verde Mutual Water Company stock is to be tabled until next meeting, April 28th. FIDELITY BOND A letter was received from John T. Colley, H. W. BRAGG Insurance Agent, stating that Phoenix Assurance Company Bond No. 216647 on H. W. Bragg in the amount of $10,000.00 will be due for renewal on May 2, 1964. The premium for one year is 50.00, 3 years $135.00 and 5 years $220.00. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, Fidelity Bond No. 216647 on Herbert W. Bragg is to be renewed on a three year term subject to a clause allowing rebate if cancelled. NEW EMPLOYEE The General Manager announced the hiring of a EVELYN A. O'CONNOR new stenographer, Evelyn A. O'Connor, replacing Juanita Schreckengost who resigned. She started work on April 9, 1964. BOARD TOUR It was suggested that the tour of District facilities planned for the Board of Directors, Mr. Botts and Staff members would be held on Saturday, May 2nd if satisfactory to all con- cerned. All will be notified of the time of departure. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the neeting, adjournment was declared by the President at 11:00 p.m. Board of Directors APPROVED: G.y. LeVesque~/ President EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 1964 CALL TO ORDER The President called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. SALUTE TO FLAG All those present joined in the salute to the Flag of the United States of America. ROLL CALL Directors Present: President LeVesque presiding, Disch, Forrest, Littleton, Wall. Directors Absent: None. Others Present: General Manager-Secretary, Rickert; Associate Engineer, Cole; Assistant Office Manager, Lyons; Recording Secretary, Dudley; Attorney, Kenneth R. Henry; Consulting Engineers, Joseph A. Rowe of W. P. Rowe & Son and Don Halwes of Campbell Miller; Mr. and Mrs. Venn W. Botts, A. H. Stubblefield, Warner Hodgdon, Tommy Parrish, M. N. Herbert and Imerl Gomez; Gene A. Peele of Coughlin Company and Spencer Sparks of Southern California Water Company. MINUTES The President called for consideration of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 14, 1964. MOTION There being no additions or corrections, the minutes were declared approved as written by motion of Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously. BID OPENING - The President stated that this was the time and WATER AND SEWER IN place for the opening of bids for the installation H. W. HEERS TRACTS of water mains and appurtenances in Tract 6969 6969 AND 7106 and 7106, H. W. Heers, Inc., developer. This bid is for labor only. The following sealed bids were opened and read by the Secretary: 1. Michael C. Mize, Contractor $10,354.65 2. Coughlin Company 9,270.35 Engineer's Estimate $15,000.00 After the engineers had checked the bids for accuracy, they recommended the low bid of the Coughlin Company subject to the approval of legal counsel. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, the low bid of the Coughlin Company in the amount of 9,270.35 was accepted subject to the approval of legal counsel.