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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - North Fork Water Company - 03/26/1981NORTH FORK WATER COMPANY BOARD MEETING MARCH 26, 1981 Reorganization of the Board of Directors of the North Fork Water Company was held on March 26, 1981, at 8:30 p.m. at the office of~East San Bernardino County Water District, at 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, California. PRESENT: Arnold L. Wright, President Elizabeth Kiel Joseph A.Rowe Laird Roddick Dennis L.Johnson Raymond S. Keslake Victor Ray ABSENT: None Others Present: Bonnie R.Eastwood, Mrs. Joseph Rowe MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 4, 1981 The Minutes of February 4, 1981, were reviewed by the Board. After making corrections, it was moved by Director Ray, seconded by Director Kiel that the minutes be approved as corrected. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 28, 1981 M/S/C (Johnson-Ray) that the minutes of February 28, 1981 be approved as submitted. Bonnie Eastwood took the chair as acting-chairman for reorganization purposes. M/S/C (Kiel-Johnson) that Arnold Wright be elected as President; Laird Roddick as Vice-President of the North Fork Water Company. M/S/C (Rowe-Ray) that nominations be closed. LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM HAROLD M.FONES, SECRETARY President Wright read a letter of resignation submitted by Harold M.Fones, Secretary. M/S/C (Kiel-Rowe) that the Board accept the letter of resignation as submitted by Harold M.Fones, Secretary. M/S/C (Johnson-Kiel) that a letter of appreciation be written to Mr. Fones for his work and interest in the Company. M/S/C (Roddick-Kiel) that a letter of appreciation be written to Rod Hanway for his interest and participation on the Board of Directors. M/S/C (Johnson-Ray) that Bonnie R. Eastwood be elected as Secretary/ Treasurer of the North Fork Water Company. NORTH FORK DITCH IN FRONT OF SEAT'S PROPERTY President Wright reviewed the work performed on the 36" pipeline in front of the Seat's property. After working with the developer and changing the original pipe, it appears the ditch at this point has been completed and is in good shape. It was determined that rather than a cleanout, a section of pipe would be installed. Director Kiel requested that this section of pipe be documented for future use. President Wright will measure the pipe and get a specific location, as well as state the exact type of pipe used. The location is as follows: Measuring Easterly from the East side of Seat's driveway the removable joint of 36" Tekite Pipe is located between 77 feet and 88 feet. The pipe that was not used at the Seat's property location will be stored at the North Fork-Bear Valley storage area at the Santa Ana Canyon Road location. ACCESS TO NORTH FORK DITCH ACROSS MR. ARNOTT'S PROPERTY A discussion ensued relative to Mr. Arnott's request to purchase or lease North Fork land for a road and fencing, however, he had not pursued the matter. The Secretary had been instructed to block off the road one day a year so a permanent right-of-way would not be developed. Director Roddick indicated a letter in itself would not suffice, the road would have to be blocked off. No further action was taken. DITCH MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE M/S/C (Johnson-Rowe) that Raymond Keslake will serve with Director Ray on the Ditch Maintenance Committee. OPINION FROM ATTORNEY FARRELL RE PROTECTION OF NORTH FORK DITCH EASEMENTS President Wright read a letter which had been submitted by East San Bernardino County Water District. The letter contained an opinion from Attorney Robert J.Farrell relative to a request from North Fork Water Company regarding the protection of easements for the North Fork ditch as development takes place in the areas through which the North Fork ditch is located and the area which it traverses. It was suggested by Attorney Farrell that he had contacted Mr. Ed Young of First American Title Company relative to protecting the ditch. Since there is no re- corded delineated easement for the ditch, but easement by prescription does exist and its maintenance since it has occupied its present position for many years and is known and recognized as an established ditch for the conveyance of water. It was suggested by Mr. Young that a document be prepared to execution by officers of North Fork Water Company to be entitled "Notice of Right of Easement". The ditch would be generally described in the Notice, number of years the ditch has been in existence, an easement of 20 feet be provided. That the document would be recorded. With such an instrument, developers would have to deal directly with the North Fork Water Company Board. M/S/C (Johnson-Ray) that Director Kiel be authorized, along with Attorney Farrell to pursue the matter with Ed Young; that it be proposed that East San Bernardino County Water District do the actual map layout work; that the document be recorded. STANDARDS FOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN NORTH FORK WATER COMPANY, BEAR VALLEY WATER COMPANY AND EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT N? 91 Director Rowe brought up the standards in an agreement between North Fork Water Company, Bear Valley Mutual Water Company and East San Bernardino County Water District relative to North Fork canal changes due to land developments. It was determined a committee would work on the standards. M/S/C (Johnson-Ray) that Directors Roddick, Rowe and Ray, along with President Wright review the standards for the agreement and bring their recommendations back to a meeting to be held May 21, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. REGULAR MAINTENANCE PROGP~AM A regular maintenance program was discussed, however, no action was taken. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT Assessments were discussed for the coming year. M/S/C (Kiel-Ray) that a $2.00 assessment be levied for the coming year, 1981. A discussion ensued regarding the amount of income other than assessments that could be earned without exceeding the 15% stipulated by law. It was determined this figure would be obtained and made available by the May 21st Board Meeting. Due to past income from interest on interest bearing certificates of deposits it had gone over the legal amount. WATER DELIVERY RATE The water delivery rate for stockholders was discussed. It was determined President Wright would confer with Mr. Hiltgen regarding the available amount of water. M/S/C (Rowe-Roddick) that the water delivery rate be retained at the 1980 level. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. BonnSe R. Eastwood Secretary