HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - North Fork Water Company - 03/28/1985 (Annual BOD Meeting)NORTH FORK WATER COMPANY
1155 DEL ROSA AVENUE
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 28, 1985
The annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the North Fork Water
Company was held on March 28, 1.985, at 7:00 p.m. in the offices of the
East Valley Water District, 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, Calif.
PRESENT: Arnold L. Wright, President
Elizabeth Kiel
Victor Ray
Ray Keslake
Bonnie R. Eastwood, Sec./Treasurer
ABSENT: Joseph A. Rowe
Dennis L. Johnson
GUESTS: Larry Rowe, Margaret Wright, Don Kiel, Galen Arnott,
Dr. Larsen, Robert Martin, Laird Roddick
MINUTES
M/S/C (Ray-Keslake) that the Minutes of the March 22, 1984 Annual
Meeting and Reorganization Meeting be approved, as mailed.
RESIGNATION OF LAIRD RODDICK W
M/S/C (Kiel-Ray) that the resignation submitted by Laird Roddick
be accepted with regret.
REPORT ON NORTH FORK DITCH
President Wright reported on the condition of the North Fork Ditch.
He indicated it had been completely cleaned by Fred Stafford and was in
very good condition. That the siphon at City Creek has been cleaned
and rocks and slurry sand put into it for protection. Mr. Martin elaborated
on the way the project was accomplished with boulders and backfilling with
sand.
APPOINTMENT OF NEW BOARD MEMBER
Laird Roddick nominated Mr. Arnott, Vic Ray, Elizabeth Kiel, Arnold
Wright, Ray Keslake, Joseph Rowe and Dennis Johnson as board members.
Larry Rowe nominated Mr. Steven Beightler's name to the slate.
M/S/C (Ray-Rowe) moved for nominations to be closed.
It was suggested by Laird Roddick that ballots be used to vote for the
slate of directors.
President Wright announced after the votes were counted that Steven
Beightler would be the new director along with Dennis Johnson, Victor
Ray, Elizabeth Kiel, Ray Keslake, Arnold Wright and Joseph Rowe for
1985.
1985 AUDIT REPORT
Larry Rowe reviewed the 1985 Audit Report with'the Board of Directors.
M/S/C (Ray-Kiel) that the 1985 Audit Report be accepted; that the
consulting auditors be requested to render an opinion as to whether in
their views an evaluation appraisal is warranted for North Fork's land
and water rights and what the tax consequences might be.
RATIFICATION OF OFFICIAL ACTION OF BOARD
M/S/C (Wright-Roddick) that the Board's official action for 1984 be
ratified.
ULES AND REGULATIONs OF THE MANAGEmeNT COMMITTEE oF THE SANTA ANA
MILL CREEK COOPERATIVE WATER PROJECT
Larry Rowe described in some detail the actions involved in revising
the Rules and Regulations for the Delivery of Water Under the Santa Ana
River - Mill Creek Cooperative Water Project. He noted that the rules
have been generally accepted by all parties, except the portion relating
to deferred credits of water. Because of this portion the agreement has
come to a standstill. Laird Roddick, General Manager for Bear Valley
Mutual Water Company noted he was going to recommend to his Board they
accept the agreement in concept, since the. only problem area appears to be
the deferred credit part and that could be worked out as problems arise.
Mr. Rowe stated the East Valley Water District feels the area of origin
should be protected, along with the people in the area being respected.
M/S/C (Ray-Keslake) that the Board President be authorized to send
a letter to the Exchange Committee conveying the Board's feelings and
approve the rules in concept as presented; the issue of deferred credits
should recognize the area of origin and individual rights in that area;
but not approve the deferred credits section of the agreement.
MOVE EDISON GATE ON GREENSPOT ROAD
Mr. Arnott stated there is a great deal of vandalizm and requested that
the gate to Edison facilities on Greenspot Road be moved nearer to Green-
spot Road. The Board concurred with the suggestion.
MANAGEMENT LETTER SUBMITTED BY EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Larry Rowe, East Valley Water District's General Manager, stated that
several employees employed by the District are working on North Fork
projects. He submitted the Management Letter which would formalize the
projects. City Creek is using a similar form. He suggested Attorney
Brunick could prepare the form for execution by the North Fork Board.
The agreement would enable the District to charge North Fork on a time
and material basis for any work performed by District employees.
M/S/C (Ray-Kiel) That the President be authorized to execute the
management agreement between East Valley Water District and North Fork
Water Company.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF REDLANDS AND NORTH FORK WATER COMPANY
Larry Rowe presented the Board with an agreement from the City of
Redlands which would entitle the City of Redlands to receive entitle-
ment water above the existing Bear Valley Mutual Water Company Mentone ~
Reservoir. Five of the seven water companies involved have already
signed the agreement. Lugonia Park Water Company has stated they will
sign the agreement at their next meeting. Mr. Rowe stated he saw no
problem with'North Fork Water Company signing the agreement.
M/S/C (L.Rowe-Ray) that the President be authorized to sign the
original document between North Fork Water Company and the City of Redlands.
GRANT OF EASEMENT - EAST HIGHLANDS RANCH
Larry Rowe stated that the grant of easement executed by East Highlands
Ranch contained relocation changes. It had been his understanding that
the District would have rights to patrol the easement as outlined in the
easement document. However, an addition to the easement included land-
scaping and free standing walls, street improvements and utilities. After
discussing the matter with Ray Keslake he stated East Highlands Ranch would
eliminate the landscaping and free standing walls. This appe~red~to be
acceptable with the Board.
M/S/C (L.Rowe-Kiel) that the North Fork Water Company Board accept
in principle the East Highlands Ranch proposed Easement Grant including
the streets and utilities, subject to review by the companies.
Ray Keslake abstained from the vote. i
RESIGNATION OF BONNIE EASTWOOD, SECRETARY/TREASURER
M/S/C (Kiel-Ray) that the Board accept with regret the resignation
of Bonnie R. Eastwood as Secretary/ Treasurer.
ADJOURNMENT
The annual meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. upon motion of Larry
Rowe, seconded by Victor Ray.
Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary