HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 08/25/1986EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AUGUST 25, 1986
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Lightfoot.
Director Johnson led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Glenn R. Lightfoot, President; Philip A. Disch,
Vice President; Directors Stoops, Johnson, Rusher
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Larry W. Rowe, Secretary; Donna Spears, Treasurer;
Bob Martin, Assistant District Engineer; Sandy
Shepherd, Recording Secretary
LEGAL COUNSEL: Cynthia Ludvigsen
GUESTS: Richard Caldwell, Caldwell & Hunt Insurance
Representatives from JWM Engineering
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 11, 1986 MINUTES
M /S /C (Stoops- Johnson) that the minutes of the August 11,
1986 meeting be approved.
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 20, 1986 MINUTES
M /S /C (Stoops- Johnson) that the minutes of the August 20,
1986 regular adjourned meeting be approved.
LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS
M /S /C (Stoops- Johnson) that the lien for delinquent charges
be approved for processing.
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27776 BASELINE. HIGHLAND, CA was presented to the Board for
approval.
M /S /C (Stoops- Johnson) that Resolution 1986.102 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Rusher, Johnson, Lightfoot
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1986.103 - ADDING DELINQUENT NON -PAID CHARGES TO THE
TAX ROLL was presented to the Board for approval.
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M /S /C (Stoops- Johnson) that Resolution 1986.103 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Rusher, Johnson, Lightfoot
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
AWARDING OF BIDS FOR 5TH STREET SEWER IN VICINITY OF BOULDER
AVENUE
Discussion was held regarding the awarding of bids for the 5th
Street sewer project. The Board President instructed staff to
review the bidding procedures. This job will be re -bid after
staff has reviewed the bidding process.
M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that all bids for the 5th Street Sewer
Job be rejected.
Director Rusher voted no.
AS 859 - A BILL ENACTING THE "SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT OF 1986"
M/ (Stoops) that the Board President or General Manager be
authorized to call Senator Ayala's office to inform him that the
District opposes AB 859 and state the reasons why.
MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND
DISTRICTS LIABILITY INSURANCE
Mr. Richard Caldwell of Caldwell & Hunt Insurance Company was
present to review the renewal of the District's liability
insurance. Mr. Caldwell did point out that the due to the
District being well controlled and well run, Cigna Insurance was
very willing to renew the policy.
M /S /C (Disch- Stoops) that the Board accept the insurance
proposal of $167,000 with the amendment that City Creek
shareholders be assessed for their proportional cost.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) that the Board move into executive
session at 6:13 p.m. to discuss potential litigation as provided
for in the California Open Meetings Law, Government Code Section
549569c.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
M /S /C (Johnson- Rusher)
session at 6:25 p.m.
that the Board return to
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APPOINTMENT OF AD HOC COMMITTEE TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO COUNCIL MEMBERS REGARDING THE HIGHLAND /DELMANN HEIGHTS
WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY
The Board President appointed an Ad Hoc Committee consisting of
the Board President, Director Rusher and staff members to meet
with members of the City Council. Vice President Disch will
serve as the alternate.
DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
M /S /C (Johnson- Rusher) that the list of delinquent accounts
as contained in District records be turned over to Legal Counsel
for action.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM JIMMIE D. EVANS
Correspondence received from Jimmie D. Evans in which he requests
to have another day for irrigation water was reviewed.
M /S /C (Johnson - Disch) that Mr. Evan's request be declined as
we do not have a policy for agricultural use; staff is to contact
Bear Valley regarding their pool.
AUTHORIZATION TO SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING AND FILE APPROPRIATE
NOTICES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED PLANT 129
M /S /C (Johnson - Disch) that staff be authorized to post the
appropriate notices and schedule hearings regarding the
preparation of an environmental assessment for proposed Plant
129.
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
The District's annual awards banquet will be held on November 21,
1986 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mediterranean Restaurant. Information
only.
DISTRICT STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
District staffing requirements were reviewed. Staffing
requirements for 3 -1/2 positions are needed to increase the
District's current staffing level.
M /S /C (Rusher - Disch) that staff be authorized the 3 -1/2
employees necessary to meet the District's staffing requirements.
DISBURSEMENTS
General fund disbursements #120618 to #120723 in the amount of
115,236.73 and Payroll fund disbursements #11843 to #11882 in
the amount of $27,889.99 totaling $143,126.72 were presented to
the Board for approval.
M /S /C ( Disch- Johnson) that the disbursements be approved.
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OPERATIONS REPORTS FOR JULY
The July operations reports were reviewed. Information only.
WATER DELIVERIES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE EAST
VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
The summary of water deliveries between the District and the City
of San Bernardino was reviewed. Information only.
LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUNDS
The summary of invested funds was reviewed. Information only.
ACQUISITION OF FRIMMER PROPERTY FOR PLANT 59
M /S /C (Johnson- Rusher) that staff be
a public hearing for a resolution of
property necessary for the construction of
hearing shall be scheduled for September
that Legal Counsel be authorized to send
to the property owner.
authorized to schedule
necessity to acquire
Plant 59. This public
22, 1986 at 5:30 pm;
he appropriate notice
REVIEW OF SUPER WELLS AND BIG BEAR MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
LITIGATION
Legal Counsel reviewed current events regarding the Super Well
so litigation and Big Bear Municipal Water District litigation.
Information only.
DIRECTOR RUSHER'S TRIP TO SACRAMENTO
Director Rusher informed the Board that he was flying to
Sacramento on August 26, 1986 to discuss current water bills
pending in the legislature.
BROWNING ROAD
A low pressure problem in the Browning Road area was discussed.
M /S /C (Johnson- Rusher) that the meeting adjourn at 7:00 p.m.
Glenn R. Lightfoot, President Larry W. Rowe, Secretary
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