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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 09/22/1964report was ready on this matter as yet. STUDY OF EXECUTIVE Vacations have not permitted the special com- STAFF WORK LOADS mittee appointed, Directors Wall and Disch, AND SALARIES to work on the matter of executive staff work loads and salaries, but it would be worked on now and possibly a report could be prepared for next meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, adjournment was declared at 9:10 p.m. Sec~reta ry Approved: Pres~Dnt EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1964 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by President LeVesque 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, Wall. Directors Absent: Littleton. Others Present: General Manager-Secretary,Rickert; Associate Engineer, Cole; Assist- ant Office Manager, Lyons; Recording Secretary, Dudley; Attorney, Henry; Consulting Engineers, Joseph Rowe of W. P. Rowe & Son and Don Halwes of Campbell & Miller; Marjory Dorr of District Office; Tom Parrish, Developer; Jim Ferguson of Eucalyptus Street Water Company; Ken Patterson of Eadie & Payne and Spencer Sparks of Southern California Water Company. MINUTES The President inquired if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meet- ing of this Board, dated September 8, 1964. Director Disch asked for the change of a word in paragraph 3, Page 3, his motion which should read as follows: "The terms of the current appraisal are to be presented to the North San Bernardino Water Company after consulting with Attorney Denslow Green and accepted contingent upon agreement, plus water rights which must be dedi- cated to the District." MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously by those directors present, the minutes were approved this District, that he would be required to furnish to District the number of shares of water stock and water rights required by District formula. The General Manager recom- mended that District's offer could only be 100 per share and that any more is not justified at this time. TOM PARRISH PRESENT Mr. Tom Parrish was present and the Genera; Manager explained that he was there in the interest of consideration of annexation to District of his land in the area of Highland Avenue and Orange Street and in respect to the water rights of his reservoir lot and their use on the Highland Avenue - Orange Street land. Mr. Rowe was called upon to report on his findings. There is a water producing spring and pond on the reservoir lot property, producing 1.7 miner's inches or 25 acre feet annually, or 15 gallons per minute. The pond is located half way be- tween Del Rosa Avenue and Foothill Drive in the City of San Bernardino, then flows through a pipe system down to the Del Rosa Storm Drain and the water appears to be sinking into the open bottom channel of the Del Rosa Storm Drain before reaching Eureka Street. It has been 7 or 8 years since the wells around the spring have been pumped, therefore it becomes a legal matter to de- termine whether or not the District could use these rights, if any, and the water from the spring has been returned to the ground basin. He felt that this matter should be discussed with Denslow Green when he is down here October 5th or 6th and this was his recom- mendation, therefore no further action was taken. GENERAL SEWER DISCUSSION HIGHLAND METHODIST Don Halwes of Campbell & Miller was called CHURCH REPORT upon for his report on the feasibility of furnishing sewer service to the Highland Methodist Church at Church Street and Base Line. A report was read, followed by pre- sentation of a plat of description along with further explanation stating the cost of this construction is estimated to be $6,785.00 which would open up land on Church Street between Base Line and Norwood for further construction and connections with this feasi- ble line. A study is also under way to determine the feasibility of serving water to the property and it was recommended that action be deferred until the October 13th Board Meet- ing so that water and sewer could both be con- sidered at the same time. KEN PATTERSON OF The President next called upon Mr. Ken Patterson, EADIE & PAYNE, auditor, of Eadie & Payne, to report on the AUDITORS, PRESENT Audit for the District for the fiscal year July 1, 1963 to June 30, 1964 which is on record in District files. The report was very excellent and the audit is much better than last year. He stated that if the District plans improvements or expansion, this audit report would make this an ideal time to plan for the future in bonding. He commended the District for keeping all money working for it every day. MRS. JAMES KELLEY The President read a letter from Mrs. James REQUEST FOR SEWER Kelley asking for a 90 day extension of time in CONNECTION which to connect her property at 7747 Grape EXTENSION TIME. Street in Highland, to District sewer facilities Sept. 22, 1964 due to present financial reverses. The General Manager recommended that this extension be granted as has been done for others. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by those directors present, a 90 day extension of time from this date, was granted to Mrs. James Kelley for connecting her property to District sewer. NO ABATEMENTS Attorney Henry reported there are no new abatements to be presented. APPROVAL OF i. The President inquired if all directors had WARRANTS perused the following warrants: Water Division 4321 - 4427 (General) $118,189.89 695 - 758 (Payroll) 12,171.91 $130,361.80 Sewer Division 597 - 612 (General) $66,712.71 MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously by those directors present, the warrants were approved as presented. M3~NAGER'S REPORT SEWER CONNECTION The General Manager called upon Mr. Lyons to PROBLEM GEORGE W. give the information regarding the problem of WEBB PROPERTY non-connection to the sewer of the George W. Webb property at 7791 and 7801 Eucalyptus Street in Highland. Mr. Lyons stated that the Webb's are no longer living at the property but in Westminster where he is in a mental institution. He was out for awhile after having been confined in Patton State Hospital. One house is connected but not the other and they are paying monthly for the one service. MOTION Following discussion, motion was made by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously by those directors present, that the staff verify the whereabouts of Mr. Webb and his condition through letters, then proceed from there. AUTHORIZATION TO Authorization was asked to call for and open CALL FOR AND OPEN bids for the installation of water mains and BIDS FOR WATER MAINS appurtenances in Tract 6976 at District office AND APPURTENANCES on October 13th, 1964 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Roberts FOR TRACT 6976 has paid his share of the required fees and Mr. Libman will have his check in September 23rd for his share. This property is located on Ferndale south of 39th Street. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously by those directors present, authorization was given to call for and open bids for the installation of water mains and appurtenances in Tract 6976 at 7:30 p.m. October 13, 1964 at District office subject to the receipt of the balance of the money from Mr. Libman and subject also to the approval of legal counsel. EUCALYPTUS STREET The General Manager stated that Mr. Jim Ferguson WATER COMPANY was present in the interest of any further de- velopments to supply water to the members of the Eucalyptus Str-et Water Company. Mr. Fer- guson asked about the costs to the people who live on the corners, how their costs were arrived at. This was explained by a drawin~ by the General Manager, then Mr. Henry was 844 1964 called upon to report further. He is trying to arrange for a meeting with Mr. Collier, At- torney from Mr. Goldie's office(Attorney for the Eucalyptus Street Water Company) to draw up the quitclaim deed in connection with the 49% of the rights owned by Mrs. Hodgson as well as a conveyance of Mrs. Hodgson's shares to the East San Bernardino County Water District. The Attorneys will come to District very soon and go over all matters including easements involved in the old and new systems. Mr. Ferguson was advised that the first steps toward annexation should be started now and a request for annexation for water service should be signed by all of the people in the Water Company. FURTHER DISCUSSION The General Manager stated that Engineer Rowe NORTH SAN could now give his report on the North San BERNARDINO WATER Bernardino Water Company and Mr. Leonard was COMPANY to have attended the Board meeting but was not present. The report of the appraisal by Mr. Rowe was said not to be satisfactory to Mr. Leonard and Mr. Holcomb from several stand- points and they wish to take exception to the amended Rowe appraisal which included the recommendations of Attorney Green. Mr. Rowe explained all his figures and verified them in relation to the objections of Mr. Leonard. The report containing this same information was approved by the Board previously subject to discussion with Attorney Denslow Green. It was suggested that Mr. Leonard have his own appraisal made and submit it to the Board. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA The General Manager stated that the letter from WATER COMPANY the Southern California Water Company had been LETTER discussed with Attorney Green who stated District should not consider a joint powers agreement with the Southern California Water Company because of the relation of a Municipal Government to private industry of whom they may purchase. He will send a letter setting forth his comments in this matter. COST ESTIMATES FOR A cost estimate comparison of bids from two GARAGE EQUIPMENT firms on greasing equipment for District garage which is a budgeted item for 1964-65, was presented for consideration. One set of figures were from Strout Automotive which in- cluded a 30% discount making their bid 849.07 as against the Howard Supply Company bid of $907.62. MOTION Following further discussion, motion was made by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously by those direc- tors present that the low bid of Strout Automotive Company of $849.07 be accepted. PATTERSON WELL LOT The General Manager stated further informa- TRADE DISCUSSION tion should be given on the suggested trade of property consisting of a well lot on East llth Street. Even though there was a motion on this at the meeting of September 8th, further information is needed. Therefore a MOTION motion was made by Director Forrest to postpone any action on this matter until the water committee and management could work on it. The motion was seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously by those directors present. STEP INCREASE The General Manager recommended a step increase RECOMMENDED FOR for Craig Hardin, Engineering Aide, from 26A @ CRAIG HARDIN $2.12 per hour to 26B @ $2.22 per hour to become effective October 1, 1964. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously by those directors present, Craig Hardin was granted a step increase on October 1, 1964 to step 26B @ $2.22 per hour. DATE STREET WELL The General Manager reported that the new well at Plant 39(Date Street) had its problems and is now producing 2400 gallons per minute with a draw down of 75 feet. The Roscoe Moss Company is having to provide more horse power to develop a greater quantity of water to contract agreement(2500 G.P.M.) therefore more delay. They were granted an extension to September 30th. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously by those directors present, Roscoe Moss Well drillers are to be given an extension on the contract time to September 30, 1964. HIGHLAND Director Forrest asked if the directors could INCORPORATION have a meeting with the people pushing the High- land incorporation in order to find out more about it and put them straight as they are telling that the District is in favor of it. It was definitely stated that we should not take a stand and that we have no right as a District to speak for or against it. Any such meeting must wait until the Joint Powers Agree- ment pending with the City of San Bernardino has been settled. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, adjournment was declared at 11:10 p.m. t/,~f'~ e~cr~et a ry Board of Directors Approved: EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1964 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by President LeVesque 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 presid- ing; Disch, Forrest, Wall. Directors Absent: Littleton.