HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - North Fork Water Company - 03/29/1982NORTH FORK WATER COMPANY
BOARD MEETING
MARCH 29, 1982
Reorganization of the Board of Directors of the North Fork Water
Company was held on March 29,1952 at 8:00 P.M. at the office of
East San Bernardino County Water District, at 1155 Del Rosa Avenue,
San Bernardino, California.
PI~ESENT: Arnold L. Wright, President
Elizabeth Kiel
Joseph A. Rowe
Laird Roddick
Dennis L. Johnson
Raymond S. Keslake
Victor Ray
ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Bonnie Eastwood, Secretary
Alice Rowe
Don Kiel
MINUTES OF MARCH 26, 1981
M/S/C (Ray-Keslake) that the Minutes of March 26, 1981 be approved
as submitted.
M/S/C (Johnson-Ray) that Arnold Wright be elected as President;
that Laird Roddick be elected Vice-President of the North Fork Water
Company; that Bonnie Eastwood be elected Secretary-Treasurer.
M/S/C (Rowe-Keslake) that nominations be closed and the Secretary
instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Arnold Wright, President;
Laird Roddick, Vice President; and Bonnie Eastwood, Secretary-Treasurer.
CORP~ESPONDENCE FROM BEAR VALLEY MUTUAL WATER COMPANY RE DELIVERY
OF WATER FOR UNDERGROUND BASIN REPLENISHMENT
Correspondence had been received from Bear Valley Mutual Water Company
re delivery of water for underground basin replenishment, as well as a
resolution stating their feelings on such a program. The contents were
duly noted. No action taken.
PROPOSED SANTA ANA RIVER - MILL CREEK DIVERSION AGREEMENT
A draft proposal of the Santa Ana River - Mill Creek Diversion Agreement
between San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District and Southern
California Edison Company, dated March 26, 1982 was reviewed by the
Board. Several changes were noted by President Wright. A letter from
Attorney Richard Anderson relative to the agreement was also reviewed
by the Board. In view of his comments regarding facilities for deliv-
ering water from the forebay through the power plant and to the afterbay
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not being maintained, the Company could find itself in a position of
being unable to restore its diversions to the North Fork Box. There-
fore, it was determined this should be made a part of the agreement,
if possible.
The Secretary was directed to send a letter to President Holmes of
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District stating North Fork
Board would like to discuss with them the reversionary process of the
agreement to protect North Fork Water Company rights. That in the
event of a breach of contract the rights would revert to the historical
rights of the Santa Ana River.
M/S/C (Roddick-Johnson) that the President and Vice-President
meet with San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District to resolve
questions raised in Attorney Anderson's letter of March 16, 1982,
regarding the diversion agreement.
LEGAL COUNSEL
President Wright indicated that Richard T. Anderson of Best, Best &
Krieger will serve as legal counsel to North Fork Water Company.
DIRECTOR'S FEES
Director Roddick indicated that it is his understanding that unless
Directors are paid a fee for their services they can be sued as
individuals with the Company not being responsible for the costs.
If fees are paid for services, the Company could then expend monies
for defense of any action taken against the Director. After a dis-
cussion on the matter, it was determined the fee would be $25 for
each regular or special Board Meeting, effective immediately. Insurance
for errors and ommission was also discussed by the Board.
S/C (Johnson-Ray) that each Director would receive a $25 fee
for each regular and special meeting.
ERRORS AND OMISSION INSURANCE
A discussion ensued relative to whether the Board is covered with
errors and omission insurance. The Secretary will check with the
insurance company.
M/S/C (Rowe-Johnson) that the Secretary obtain errors and
omission insurance coverage for the Directors of North Fork Board of
Directors for a minimum amount of $1 million or an amount recommeded
by the insurance agency.
SU~,~RY OF NORTH FORK WATER DELIVERIES DURING 1981
A summary of North Fork Water Deliveries during 1981 was provided
to the Board by William J. Hiltgen for review and consideration.
No action taken.
1982 ASSESSMENT FEE
The assessment fee for 1982 was discussed by the Board.
M/S/C (Johnson-Ray) that the assessment for 1982 be $2.00 per share.
DELIVERY RATE
The delivery rate for 1982 was discussed by the Board.
M/S/C (Johnson-Ray) that the water delivery rate for 1982 be
2.1/2 inches per share.
REQUEST FOR PIPELINE EASEMENT THROUGH NORTH FORK PROPERTY ON GREENSPOT
ROAD
President Wright indicated that William Hiltgen of San Bernardino
Valley Water Conservation District had requested that North Fork
Water Company grant an easement for a 24" line for delivery of
State Project Water to the Redlands aqueduct and Crafton. It was the
consensus of the Board there would be no objection to the easement
subject to terms and conditions set by the Board for such an easement
through the North Fork property. President Wright will discuss the
matter further with Mr. Hiltgen and report back to the Board.
SALARY INCREASE FOR SECRETARY
A discussion ensued regarding a salary increase for the Secretary.
M/S/C (Roddick-Johnson) that the Secretary's salary be increased
25.00 per month.
ADJOURN~NT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9.42 p.m.
Bonnie R. Eastwood
Secretary
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