HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - North Fork Water Company - 10/18/1974NORTH FORK WATER COMPANY
1155 Del Rosa Avenue
San Bernardino, California
October 18, 1974
A special meeting of the Board of Directors of the North Fork w
Water Company was held on October 18, 1974, at 4:00 P.M. at 1155
Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, California.
Directors Present: Arnold L. Wright
Paul Jennings, Jr.
Eliz%beth Kiel
Harold G. Rickert
Directors Absent: Joseph A. Rowe
Stuart George
Eugene Hays
Other people at the meeting Howard H. Hendricks, Secretary
Mr. Jennings made a motion, with Mrs. Kiel seconding, that the minutes
of the April 12, 1974 meeting be accepted as mailed and carried
unanimously.
The President read a letter of resignation from the Board of Directors,
submitted by Eugene Hays, due to the fact that he had taken employment
in another area. Upon a motion by Mr. Jennings, seconded by Hr. Rickert
and carried unanimously, that Mr. Hays' resignation be accepted.
A discussion ensued concerning the appointment of a new Director and
as Mr. Hays had represented the Saratoga Corporation, it was upon
the recommendation and motion by Mr. Jennings, seconded by Mr. Rickert
that David H. Phares, Project Engineer for Saratoga Development
Corporation be appointed as a Director on the Board. Motion carried
unanimously.
A discussion was held concerning the letter received from Surr and
Hellyer and Attorney Denslow Green regarding the matter of Big Bear
Municipal Water District vs Bear Valley Mutual Water Company. Mr.
Charles Bierschbach of Surr and Hellyer requested that North Fork
Water Company enter into the suit, whereas the company's Attorney, in
this matter Denslow Green, recommended that we not voluntarily join
in on the action. Upon a motion made by Mr. Rickert, seconded by Mrs.
Kiel and carried unanimously by those Directors present that we accept
the recommendation of Attorney Green and the Secretary was instructed
to notify Mr. Green of our action, who would in turn, notify Surr and
Hellyer.
The Secretary commented upon the question by the Board that it did not
appear that the company would require a second assessment for the current
fiscal year and Mr. Fiscalini, to date, has not responded to a previous
letter concerning the covering of the ditch below his sub-division.
Mr. Rickert brought before the Board, the results of the replacement
of the North Fork Water Company ditch at Highland, East of Palm in ~.,
front of the Petrolane Company, as satisfactory. Arrangement for
the installation of the ditch within the existing alignment Was reached
between Petrolane and Mr. Joseph Rowe, Civil Engineer and Director, who
had been authorized to approve the plans prepared by Petrolane Company
and to work out any details. It was pointed out that President Wright
had signed the plans as presented.
Discussion ensued concerning the payment of the annual dues for
Association of Mutual Water Companies. It was pointed out that there
was no real requirement, except for perhaps a goodwill factor in paying
the dues, as the request had come from Bear Valley Mutual Water Company.
Upon a motion by Mr. Jennings, seconded by Mrs. Kiel and carried
unanimously, that the Secretary be authorized to pay the dues of $25.00
for the current year and that future payments would be brought before
the Board for their review.
Mr. Rickert gave a report on the Conceptional Exchange Plan with he
representing North Fork Water Company and Mr. Rowe representing East
San Bernardino County Water District. He stated that the last draft
of the Exchange Plan had been prepared as of August 10, 1974. At this
point it was sent to all parties concerned, to be reviewed before
submitting to the various Boards of Directors and the Attorney that may
represent the various entities. He commented that progress had been
made and he felt that considerations were being made for protecting the
interest of North Fork Water Company, although at this time he was not
able to state what the final outcome would be, as the various company
Attorneys had not yet put their input into the agreement. He stated
he would keep the Board fully informed as it progressed.
As there was no further business to be brought before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 5:15 P.M.
Howard H. Hendricks, Secretary
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