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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. t(GOVLVIIVN i7ao.lvL — RNN ZAR'1'1UN 17250 — / PUX YFCUYiXXX LUUATED AT 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. rrr 1 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 2 regular AUG. c - , us. 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. 9 r AUG. 2 6 1966 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 r 4 AUG. 2 z) 1986