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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - North Fork Water Company - 04/18/1975 (Annual Stockholders)NORTH FORK WATER COMPANY 1155 Del Rosa Avenue San Bernardino, California ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS APRIL 1975 The annual meeting of the~ Stockholders of the North Fork Water Company was held April ~ 1975, at 9:00 A.M. at the offices of the East San Bernardino County Water District, 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, California. Board Members Present: Arnold L. Wright Paul Jennings,Jr. Elizabeth Kiel Harold G. Rickert Stuart George Joseph A. Rowe David H. Phares Other people at the meeting: Howard H. Hendricks, Secretary Jim Seat Dr. R. Warborton Miller Laird K. Roddick Margaret C. Wright Robert S. Roddick Denslow Green Warner Hodgdon The Secretary announced that a majority of the stock of the company in excess of the required 3,601 shares was represented by 4,984.66 shares by proxy and in person. The meeting was declared open for business by President Arnold Wright. The minutes of the regular stockholders meeting of April 12, 1974 were approved as read. The President asked the Secretary to report on the financial statements that were audited by Eadie and Payne. The Secretary reviewed the financial statements with questions being asked and upon a motion by Mr. Rickert, seconded by Mrs. Kiel that the report be accepted and that Eadie and Payne again be appointed Auditors of the ensuing year. Approved unanimously. President Wright made a report of the system and stated that the ditch appeared to be in satisfactory condition for the forthcoming irrigation season; that the Zanjero was doing a good job of maintaining the ditch and distribution of the water. He indicated that the pipeline that was installed within Mr. John Fiscalini's Carriage Hill tract had been approved and that the plans for the pipeline that crosses the Petrolane property and Highland east of Palm had been approved and was presently being installed. Mr. Rowe indicated that it was the same alignment that the company's ditch formerly was located and that it would carry the same capacity as the previous ditch. The alignment was required to be in the same position, as the ditch carries a prior right and will continue to do so. The President also indicated that Bear Valley Mutual Water Company had purckased a pickup truck that the Zanjero will jointly use for the two companies and therefore we will be charged by Bear Valley for the maintenance of the truck, rather than our share of the mileage that was previously paid to the Zanjero. President Wright also indicated that a grate was necessary for the roadway in the Highland Avenue extension above the Carriage Hill tract. The President asked the Stockholders for ratification of Board action during the past year. Upon a motion by Laird Roddick, seconded by Dr. Miller and carried unanimously that all Board actions during the proceeding year be ratified. Several comments and questions were raised by the Stockholders. Namely Laird Roddick asked where the water was going presently and if we knew how many shares were not being used. The President indicated that the exact number of shares not being used was not known but it is known that many of the growers have pulled their groves and their shares are not being utilized for their proportionate share of water from the ditch. A suggestion was made that a renting pool be established for those shares that are presently not taking water, thereby making more water available to others. President Wright appointed a committee of Mr. Rickert, Mr. Rowe and Mr. George to review the service area of the North Fork Water Company to make a recommendation for the establishment of a renting pool for said water and report back to the Board at a later date. President Wright declared that nominations for the Directors for the forthcoming year were in order. Mr. Laird Roddick placed in nomination for Directors Arnold L. Wright, Paul Jennings,Jr., Joseph A. Rowe, Elizabeth Kiel, David H. Phares, Harold G. Rickert and Stuart George. Mr. Roddick also moved that nominations be closed, seconded by Mr. Rickert and that the Secretary cast a unanimous ballot for those nominated. Motion carried. As there was no other business to be brought before the annual stock- holders meeting, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 A.M. H~h~l~c~s; sec-reta~y NORTH FORK WATER COMPANY 1155 Del Rosa Avenue San Bernardino, California Upon adjournment of the Annual Stockholders meeting, the Board of Directors met on April lq, 1975, 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 Elizabeth Kiel Harold G. Rickert Stuart George Joseph A. Rowe David H. Phares Paul Jennings,Jr. In addition - Howard H. Hendricks- Secretary Chairman Arnold L. Wright called the meeting to order and recognized several of the Stockholders that were present as well as the company's Water Rights Attorney Denslow Green. The Secretary read the minutes of January 31, 1975 meeting and after a correction by Mr. Rowe that the contractor for the Valley Municipal Water should be noted as Vinnell Corporation and that the referenced letter be also sent to Vinnell Corporation as well as Valley District with the noted correction. Upon a motion by Mr. Jennings, seconded by Mrs. Kiel, the minutes be approved as read. The Chairman stated that nominations for Officers were in order. Mr. Jennings nominated Arnold L. Wright for President and Stuart George for Vice President and upon a motion by Mr. Rowe, seconded by Mr. George that nominations be closed and that the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot. Motion carried. Mr. Jennings moved with Mrs.Kiel seconding, that Mr. Hendricks again be appointed as Secretary for the forthcoming year. Motion approved unanimously. The Secretary informed the Board that the company had been served by Big Bear Municipal Water District, a complaint against North Fork Water Company, Bear Valley Mutual Water Company, Lugonia Park Water Company and Redlands Water Company and Does 1 to 10 inclusive, essentially concerning the water rights owned by each of the defendents mentioned in the complaint. President Wright indicated that Attorney Green would discuss the complaint with the Board this date. The Secretary also indicated to the Board that the East San Bernardino County Water District filed to renew their condemnation of the North Fork Water Company as the previous filing had reached its limit of existance by law. The Secretary indicated that this condemnation is made primarily so that any action of condemnation that may be subsequently filed on the company, the East San Bernardino County Water District would have first rights and thus protect both the interests of the company and the District's ownership represented by stock in the North Fork Water Company. At this time, President Wright turned the discussion over to Attorney Green to discuss with the Board the Bear Valley suit as it now stands. Attorney Green discussed the Bear Valley law suit and also the current complaint served upon the company. The current suit being one where all the companies involved are to support their historical water rights. ~-~ After considerable discussion on the matter, Mr. Rowe moved that Attorney Denslow Green represent the company for adjudication of our water rights, with Mrs. Kiel seconding the motion and carried unanimously. Attorney Green recommended that we obtain all records pertinent to North Fork Water Company and their flows. Upon a motion by Mrs. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Rowe that a request be made to Bear Valley Mutual Water Company for a copy of all reports to the State be given to North Fork Water Company. Attorney Green proceeded to discuss with the Board the "Conceptional Plan" or as otherwise known the "Water Exchange Plan". After considerable discussion Mr. Jennings moved with Mr. George seconding the motion that Attorney Green set forth the North Fork Water Company's position to the Water Exchange Committee with the following points clearly indicated: 1. East Highland Highline 3 cfs will not be affected by the exchange. 2. Assurance that water will be delivered at the 1960 elevation approx.) and the financing of same will be available. 3. That entitlements be reviewed and recognized accordingly and that North Fork Water Company be paid for that water not used at the same rate San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District '~ charges. 4. Reservoir capacity 600 inches for 48 hours and the right to receive water at a lower elevation. In the event water is not available, the right to revert to our original source. Motion carried. The Secretary presented an estimate of what was required for assessments during the coming year and after discussion, upon a motion by Mrs. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Rickert and carried, assessment number 75-1 was set at 4~ per share, considering the fact that litigation expenses will be higher than normal. The Secretary was instructed to contact Mr. John Fiscalini concerning the grate that is required at the entrance of the pipeline through his Carriage Hill tract. As there was no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 12:15 P.M. Howard H. Hendricks, Secretary