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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - North Fork Water Company - 04/12/1974 (Annual Meeting of Stockholders)NORTH FORK WATER COMPANY 1155 Del Rosa Avenue San Bernardino, California ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS APRIL 12, 1974 The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the North Fork Water Company was held April 12, 1974, at 10:00A.M. at the Offices of the East San Bernardino County Water District, 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, California. Present: Arnold L. Wright Paul Jennings,Jr. Elizabeth Kiel Harold G. Rickert Stuart George Other people at the meeting Howard H. Hendricks Guests: Mrs. Kathryn ~.Beattie Gene Hayes - Saratoga Company John Ray - Representing Jim Seats Max Centry - with Saratoga Company The Secretary announced that a majority of the stock of the company in excess of the required 3,601 shares was represented by 4,968.67 shares by proxy and in person. The meeting was declared open for business by President Arnold Wright. The minutes of the regular stockholders meeting on March 30, 1973 were presented as read. The President asked the Secretary to report on the financial statements that were audited by Eadie and Payne. After the Secretary reviewed the financial statements, with questions being asked on a number of items, the financial statements were accepted and Eadie and Payne were again appointed Auditors for the ensuing year. Upon a motion by Mr. Rickert, seconded by Mr. George, the financial statements and the appointment of Auditors were approved unanimously. President Wright made a report of the system and stated that the system appeared to be in good condition for the forthcoming irrigation season. It was brought out that all the wells have been disconnected and two of the wells had been vandalised, probably due to the fact Vinell Corporation in their installation of a water main for the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, caused the area to be concealed, thereby allowing the vandalism to occur. The approximate replacement cost for the motors Was between $1~000 and $2,000. It was also noted that Vinell Corporation was extending their spoilage over the allowed easement area. President Wright also stated that the pipeline through John Fiscalini's tract was almost completed, with 3 manholes still to be completed. He stated also that during the time water was not able to flow through the ditch, due to this construction, City Creek Water Company supplied water for those Stockholders West of the project area. 53 President Wright asked Director Rickert to discuss the water exchange plan that has been in process with the San Bernardino Val~Municipal Water District and other water companies. Director Rickert stated that at this point no Attorneys had been involved and that Mr. Joseph Rowe who represents the East San Bernardino County Water District and he, Mr. Rickert, who represents the North Fork Water Company, were meeting on a continual basis with all those involved. He hoped they would have an agreement ready within the next 4 weeks and that a plat was being developed by Mr. Rowe. There was generally cooperation by everyone and both Mr. Rowe and Mr. Rickert were concerned primarily with water being eventually brought to the 1960 ft. elevation, although the original proposal at this time is to exchange at the 1720 ft. level. Director Rickert also stated that a letter requested by the Board be mailed to San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, was mailed on December 17, 1973, although no action by the Board had been taken on Attorney Green's letter. Director Rickert stated that he presented this to the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District with the understanding that it had not been approved by the North Fork Water Company Board. President Wright read a letter he had received from Henry Guerth, stating that he was asking the Board to accept his resignation as he found he was unable to continue to serve the North Fork Water Company at this time. Upon a motion by Mrs. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Jennings, Mr. Guerth's resignation was accepted. Mr. David V. Garcia's had been a verbal resignation to the North Fork Water Company, as he had recently changed jobs and was unable to serve on the Board. Upon a motion by Mr. Rickert, seconded by Mr. Jennings that Mr. Garcia's resignation be accepted, the President stated that nominations for the Board of Directors were in order. Director Rickert placed a nomination for Director - Arnold L. Wright, Paul Jennings,Jr., Joseph A. Rowe, Elizabeth Kiel, Eugene Hayes, Harold G. Rickert, Stuart M. George. Mr. George moved that nominations be closed, seconded by Mr. Jennings and that the Secretary cast a unanimous ballot for those nominated. As there was no other business to be brought before the annual stockholders meeting, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 A.M. 4qowar~ . en tic s, ecre ary NORTH FORK WATER COMPANY 1155 Del Rosa Avenue San Bernardino, California April 12, 1974 Upon adjournment of the Annual Stockholders meeting, the Board of Directors met on April 12, 1974, at the office of the East San Bernardino County Water District, at 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, California, for the purpose of reorganization and further business that may come before the Board. Present: Directors Arnold L. Wright, Paul Jennings,Jr., Elizabeth Kiel, Stuart M. George, Harold G. Rickert, Eugene Hayes In addition Secretary Howard H. Hendricks Absent: Joseph A. Rowe Acting Chairman Mr. Arnold L. Wright called the meeting to order and the Secretary read the minutes of October 19, 1973 meeting. Upon a motion by Mr. Jennings, seconded byTM~. George, the minutes were approved as read. The Chairman stated that nominations for Officers were in order. Mr. Jennings nominated Arnold L. Wright for President and upon a motion by Mr. Jennings, seconded by Mr. Stuart George that nominations be closed and that the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot. Motion carried. Mr. Jennings nominated Mr. George for Vice President and upon a motion by Mr. Jennings, seconded by Mrs. Kiel that nominations be closed and that the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot. The motion carried, with the exception of Mr. George voting no. Mr. George moved that Howard H. Hendricks, the existing Secretary/ Treasurer be so appointed for the ensuing year, seconded by Mrs. Kiel. Motion carried unanimously. The Secretary brought up the matter concerning the $125.00 that was to be received for the easement we granted to San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District for their pipeline. To date the amount had not been received and upon a motion by Mr. Rickert, seconded by Mrs. Kiel that a letter be written to San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District regarding the $125.00. Motion carried. The subject of the Valencia Mobile Home Park expanding their Mobile Home Park to Highland Avenue was brought up and it was stated that the owners of the Valencia Mobile Home Park have been instructed and that a letter had been written to the City Planning Department, stating that if the North Fork Water Company ditch were altered in any manner, they would be required to put a line underground and the plans and specification for such structure would have to be approved by the company. Mr. Rickert brought up the fact that the letter written to Attorney Denslow Green, concerning our position on the water exchange plan, was forwarded to San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District although the N? 54 Board had not given final approval to the letter and this was noted at the time the letter was sent. Upon a motion by Mr. Jennings, seconded by Mr. George and carried unanimously that the letter written to San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, concerning the water exchange problem, be approved as mailed. The President brought up the subject where the ditch was to be covered beyond Carriage Hills estate and that discussion had been held with Mr. John Fiscalini and Mr. Henry Guerth. Also Bear Valley Mutual Water Company had been contacted and the original offer, due to current price increases, that a more current figure has been established due to price increases. Upon a motion by Mr. Jennings, seconded by Mr. Rickert that if Mr. Guerth and Mr. Fiscalini were willing to cover the ditch beyond their tract, that the amount offered would be increased from $7,000.00 to $8,250.00. The motion carried and the Secretary was instructed to write to Mr. Fiscalini and Mr. Guerth settingforth the new offer and wished that they would respond. A copy of said letter to be transmitted to Bear Valley Municipal Water Company. Upon the question by Mrs. Kiel concerning the letter written by Mr. Eason and the easement he had referred to, the Secretary stated that he had written to Mr. Eason and to this date nothing had been heard. The Secretary discussed the proposed budget for the coming year and upon a motion by Mr. Jennings, seconded by Mrs. Kiel, assessment 74-1 was set for $2.00 to be levied against the shares of the company, with the normal dates of delinquency and sale be set. This motion was approved unanimously by those Directors present. As there was no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 12:00 P.M. Howard H. ~end~lcks, Secretary