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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - North Fork Water Company - 08/03/1972NORTH FORK WATER COMPANY 1155 Del Rosa Avenue San Bernardino, California August 3, 1972 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS A special meeting of the Board of Directors of the North Fork Water Company was held August 3, 1972, at 10:00 A.M. at 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, California. Present: Directors Elizabeth M. Kiel, Harold G. Rickert, Stuart M. George, Arnold L. Wright, Henry E. Guerth and Paul R. Jennings. Absent: Director A.J. O'Farrell President Arnold L. Wright presided as chairman. Secretary Howard H. Hendricks read the minutes of the last special meeting held June 29, 1972. The minutes were approved after corrections were made as follows: Mr. Paul Jennings, Jr recorded the motion for Arnold L. Wright as president. The second correction was one where Mr. Paul Jennings, Jr suggested that Mrs. Stevenson be elected as Secretary-Treasurer rather than the word moved. The minutes were then accepted upon a motion by Mr. Stuart George, seconded by Mr. Rickert and carried. At this time a discussion was held on whether or not North Fork Water Company enters into the suit between Bear Valley Mutual Water Company and Big Bear Municipal Water District. Mr. Rickert pointed out that Attorneys Bierschbach and Edward recommended that the East San Bernardino County Water District and North Fork Water Company enter into the suit in support of Bear Valley Mutual Water Company. This had been discussed with Paul Jennings, Jr of the Orange Company. It was also pointed out that the interests of the North Fork Water Company were of the North side of the River and that we should protect our rights in the surface water. Upon a motion by Mr. Guerth, seconded by Mrs. Kiel, it was moved that Attorney Denslow Green be retained at his proposal and that the Secretary notify him of such action by the Board. The motion was carried unanimously President Wright brought up the matter of a letter from the Lugonia Water Company. They were asking if a representative from the North Fork Water Company would be made available on August 8, at 9:00 A.M. in the Bear Valley Mutual Water Company's office. The discussion will concern their joining along with Redlands Water Company in the suit involving Big Bear Municipal Water District. N? 41 Paul Jennings, Jr. and Mr. Rickert were appointed to attend the meeting representing North Fork Water Company and any Director who so chose may attend. Upon a motion by Mr. Rickert, seconded by Mr. Guerth a list of all Stockholders and their representative interest in North Fork Water Company would be given to each Director of North Fork Water Company at each ~ assessment date. The motion was carried. Upon a motion by Paul Jennings, Jr. seconded by Mr. Rickert and carried that all the information that was requested by Denslow Green concerning North Fork Water Company be supplied to him as best as possible. This motion came about in a letter from Denslow Green if he were to be engaged as special counsel for the water suit. Upon a motion by Paul Jennings, Jr. seconded by Mr. Stuart George the President and Secretary were authorized to approve the Resolution No. 1972-1 prepared by Denslow Green, authorizing Denslow Green and Mr. Hendricks to take such action as may be necessary to intervene in such condemnation action involving the Big Bear Municipal Water District and the Bear Valley Mutual Water Company. Mr. Hendricks' action as Secretary-Treasurer of the company will be at the discretion and direction of Mr. Arnold L. Wright, President of North Fork Water Company. The motion was carried. This motion was subject to approval upon first discussing it with Legal Counsel concerning certain wordings used in the resolution. The next matter of business that came up was concerning the trespass of individuals upon North Fork Water Company properties and facilities. After considerable discussion Mrs. Kiel moved, seconded by Mr. Rickert that the President was to contact Legal Counsel as to what should be done to protect the company against trespassers and possible liabilities. Motion carried. This motion was made with the comment that the President should ask if we should again post the propertie~ as has been done in the past. The discussion was brought up concerning the agreement between Bear Valley Mutual Water Company and North Fork Water Company regarding the water deliveries that North Fork Water Company is entitled to. It was brought out that this agreement of 1885 had not been available to all Directors. Mr. Rickert stated that he was able to obtain a copy at one time and would be happy to supply all the Directors with one. He felt that because of the importance of the agreement and the pending legal action that all Directors should be better acquainted with this agreement and have a copy of their own. Mr. Rickert volunteered to send a copy to each Director. A discussion of the ditches ensued along with what properties the company did own, what facilities they own, the amount of water that they received from Bear Valley based on the 1885 agreement, what is done with water that is not taken by Stockholders and other matters of general interest, It was suggested that a Board meeting be held in September bringing Mr. John Poppett the North Fork Water Company, Zanjeros and Mr. Horace Hinckley, Bear Valley Mutual Water Company Manager to this meeting. At this meeting it was thought that the Directors would be able to ask these ~ gentlemen these questions and have a better understanding of the company and the system and perhaps being able to record this information for future reference. Upon a motion by Mr. Jennings, Jr., seconded by Mr. Rickert that the President was to arrange a meeting whereby Mr. Hinckley, Mr. Poppett and also Mr. Stafford who is also engaged by the company to attend a meeting during the week of September 11, 1972 if possible. There being no further business at this time the President entertained a motion for adjournment. Mr. Rickert moved and Mr. Guerth seconded the motion for adjournment at12:15 P.M. Howard H. ~{end~ib~s, Secretary N? 42