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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - North Fork Water Company - 05/21/1981NORTH FORK WATER COMPANY BOARD MEETING MAY 21, 1981 A meeting of the Board of Directors of the North Fork Water Company was held May 21, 1981, at 7:00 p.m. in the office of the East San Bernardino County Water District, 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, California. The meeting was called to order by President Arnold Wright. PRESENT: Arnold Wright Elizabeth Kiel Laird Roddick Ray Keslake ABSENT: Dennis L. Johnson Joseph A.Rowe Victor Ray The Minutes of March 26, 1981 were approved as submitted, upon motion by Director Roddick and seconded by Director Kiel. Motion carried un- animously. The Minutes of April 27, 1981 were approved as submitted, upon motion by Director Roddick and seconded by Director Kiel. Motion carried un- animously. Director Keslake abstained from the vote, since he was not present at the meeting. A discussion was held relative to protection of the North Fork ditch via an easement, as development takes place in the area through which the North Fork ditch is located and the area which it traverses. A 20 foot easement was recommended, which would include the ditch itself and an area next to the ditch for maintenance purposes. ? It was suggested the District require this easement as a provision for providing water l~service to the area. Larry Rowe, Engineer for the East San Bernardino County Water District is proceeding with arrangements for providing a description for the North Fork Ditch. Mr. Farrell would then proceed as outlined in his letter re recording of the description and easement information. It was noted that Stephen and Freda White had signed a letter relative to Tract 10149-1 and its effect on the North Fork - Bear Valley irrigation canal. The letter stated the requirements of the North Fork Water Company relative to the realingment of the North Fork ditch and replacement of such with a 36 inch R.C.P. pipe. The letter had been executed and dated by the Whites. The letter will now be duly recorded. The map will also be re- corded once it is corrected. It was determined that the water main in front of J. Seat's home on Highland Avenue has not been completed at this time, the joints still have to be sealed after the line can be dried out. Information only. A stipulation and resolution submitted by Attorney Denslow Green for execution relative to a pending action in condemnation between East San San Bernardino County Water District and the North Fork Water Company~ had been reviewed by Attorney Robert J. Bierschbach. Attorney Bierschbach had informed Director Roddick that the documents were in order and the North Fork Board should have them duly executed and returned to Attorney Green. He affirmed that the condemnation was on a friendly basis and should be renewed. M/S/C (Roddick-Keslake) that Resolution 1981-1 authorizing execution of a Stipulation to be filed in Action No. 164226 to preserve the water rights of North Fork Water Company be duly executed by the Secretary and President. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Directors Keslake, Roddick, Kiel, Wright Noes: None Absent: Directors Johnson, Rowe, Ray The Directors reviewed in detail the proposed standards for an agreement between the North Fork Water Company, Bear Valley Mutual Water Company and East San Bernardino County Water District, regarding proposed changes to the North Fork canal due to land developments. One question was as to whether or not East San Bernardino County Water District would be able to act as an agent for North Fork Water Company and the Bear Valley Mutual Water Company concerning this matter. The Board suggested a letter be issued from the East San Bernardino County Water District as to whether or not they could act as agent. Changes in the proposed agreement were made by those Directors present. It was determined the agreement would be reviewed again with a full board present at a meeting on June 4, 1981. RESOLUTION 1981.2 Authorization for President, Arnold Wright, Secretary, Bonnie R. Eastwood and Director Dennis L.Johnson to act as agent for the North Fork Water Company to deal with Paine,Webber,Jackson & Curtis Inc. in the transaction of business for despositing and receiving funds from said accounts. M/S/C (Roddick-Kiel) that Resolution 1981.2 be approved as submitted. The financial status of North Fork Water Company was reviewed with the Board, by the Secretary. She presented the Board with an update on current available funds and expenditures. Information only. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned to June 4, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. Bonnie R. Eastwood Secretary