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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 05/14/1979 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MAY 14, 1979 MINUTES President O.A. Wall called the meeting to order and led the flag salute at 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: O.A. Wall, President; Directors Philip A. Disch, Gerald W. Stoops ABSENT: Dennis L. Johnson CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel; John Dahlke, Consulting Engineer STAFF: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Kenneth O. Sorensen, Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary GUESTS: Harold Kelvington, Dick Reed, Morris Topper, Bruce Warn, Leroy Allen MINUTES M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the Minutes of April 23, 1979 be approved as presented. LEROY ALLEN, 7829 TIPPECANOE Mr. Allen stated the District had recently installed sewers to the corner of 5th and Sunnyside Streets; that he lived on the corner, which is with- in 200 feet of the sewers. He indicated that he had recently installed new septic facilities and did not feel it appropriate for him to connect to the District's facilities until the line had been completed and every- one on that block was required to connect. He requested that he not be required to connect to the sewer main at this time. Attorney Farrell stated that District ordinance would not allow such an exception, unless the ordinance was amended. He suggested this not be done. It was deter- mined the Board would have to request legal action in the event Mr. Allen refused to connect to the sewer main, however, the Board was not inclined to do so at this time. Mr. Allen stated he would connect when sewer facilities were provided in the remaining area. John Dahlke, Engineer, stated a study has been completed and is ready to go out to bid for sewer facilities in the area° No action was taken. The General Manager indicated he would like to review the response to letters sent out to property owners in the area and find out what the feelings are in regards to installation of sewer service in the area. No action taken. MR. WARN, 7248 YATES STREET Mr. Warn requested an explanation re the meter charge on his bill. The General Manager explained the meter charge has been a part of each bill, however, on the new bills various charges are itemized, as has been requested by many property owners. Mr. Warn also requested that a hole in front of his property be repaired. -1- 5/14/79 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING The Personnel Committee and the General Manager recommended a two- year step increase for Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary, from $6.92/hr to $7.24/hr, effective May 7, 1979. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the recommendation for a two-year step increase for Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary be approved. CHUCK KARPINSKI, REQUEST TO WORK VACATION TIME The General Manager indicated Chuck Karpinski had requested that he be allowed to work one week of his vacation and be paid for it. The General Manager and Personnel Committee recommended that the request be granted, if in so doing it did not cause overtime difficulties or other ramifications. The General Manager stated he felt all employees should take some vacation each year. It was suggested the ordinance be amended to accommodate this type of request. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the recommendation for allowing Mr. Karpinski to work one week of his vacation be approved. HEARINGS RE SENATE BILL 1505 The General Manager reviewed the time and places set for hearings re Senate Bill 1505. The hearings are for input from local agencies. No action taken. ABOLISHMENT OF REGIONAL WATER CONTROL BOARD - ACWA COMMENTS The General Manager stated he had talked with Mickie Allen of ACWA. Mr. Allen indicated that due to the tremendous amount of legislation it is not likely that any action will take place on the matter of abolishment of the Regional Water Control Board. ACWA CONFERENCE REPORT, SACRAMENTO, MAY 9-11, 1979 The General Manager gave a report on the highlights of the ACWA Con- ference. He stated it was one of the most informative conferences he has attended. FUEL ALLOCATION FOR THE DISTRICT The General Manager stated a letter had been received from Chevron which stated the District would only receive 80% of its gasoline allot- ment and 95% of its diesel fuel for the month of May. The General Manager stated he was considering a schedule change to conserve on energy with a report being made at a later date. CORRESPONDENCE FROM HAROLD STUBBLEFIELD The General Manager indicated he had received correspondence from Harold Stubblefield, however, he would present it at the next Board Meeting. RESOLUTION 1979.38 - RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY GOVERNING BODY OF PUBLIC ENTITY, ANNEXATION 1979-6, DIAMOND INVESTMENT COMPANY~ LOT 14, BLOCK 2, TRACT 1964, SAN BERNARDINO, CA was presented to the Board for approval. 5/14/79 -2- M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Resolution 1979.38 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSENT: Director Johnson RESOLUTION 1979.39 - RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY GOVERNING BODY OF PUBLIC ENTITY, ANNEXATION 1979-7, JOSEPH C. AND DELLA GUASTELLA, ~TION OF SEC. 2, TlS, R3W, SBBM, EAST HIGHLANDS, CA was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Resolution 1979.39 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSENT: Director Johnson REQUEST FOR CONTINUED DELIVERY OF NORTH FORK WATER The General Manager stated he had received a request from Mr. Guestella regarding delivery of North Fork water to his property, although he had turned over 66 2/3 sharesof North Fork water stock to the District. Delivery would be on the undeveloped portion of Mr. Guestella's property and he would continue to pay the assessment on the water as long as he used it. The General Manager indicated that developers of Tract 10102 had also requested delivery of North Fork water on shareS they would turn over to the District. It was determined an agreement should be drawn up for such requests, since this arrangement had been used before. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that staff and Attorney Farrell be authorized to prepare a draft agreement for the proposal for delivery of North Fork water. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR MARCH The Auditor presented the March financial statements to the Board for their review. No action taken. REQUEST TO CALL FOR & OPEN BIDS ON JUNE 11~ 1979, INSTALLATION OF WATER MAINS, TRACT 8277, LOCATED ON LYNWOOD, EAST OF VICTORIA AVENUE. DEVCO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY was made by the General Manager. M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the request to call for and open bids on June 11, 1979 be authorized. CWRA MEMBERSHIP MEETING, JUNE 8, 1979, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA was announced. No action taken. RESOLUTION 1979.41 - ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF SEWERS, CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION, INSTALLATION OF SEWERS WITHIN TRACT 9675, VICTORIA N/CITRUS was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that we approve the certificate of completion and dedication of sewers. -3- 5/14/79 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSENT: Director Johnson DEDICATION OF GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY BUILDING, MAY 18, 1979, 777 EAST RIALTO AVENUE, SAN BERNARDINO was announced by the General Manager. Information only. INSTALLATION OF WATER MAIN EXTENSION WITHIN FIFTH STREETf 650 FEET EAST OF CENTRAL AVENUE, SAN BERNARDINO was completed by District crews and accepted by the County Road Department and presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the main extension on Fifth Street be accepted. WARP~ANTS General 4074-4150 $251,363.92 Payroll 3193-3256 $19,073.66 Total $270,437.58 M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the warrants be approved a presented. DIRECTORS EXPENSES AND FEES Director Disch $150; Director Stoops $150 (which he stated would be con- tributed to the Natural Beauty Program); Wall $100. M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the fees and expenses be approved as pre- sented. ASSOCIATION OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING, MAY 21, 1979, RANCHO VERDE COUNTRY CLUB, RIALTO, CA, LADIES NIGHT, DISTRICT WILL BE THE SPONSOR was announced. Information Only. INSTALLATION OF SEWAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM WITHIN FIFTH STREET FROM WHITLOCK AVENUE TO SUNNYSIDE BY CONTRACTOR, REESE COCKRUM & SONS by purchase order is now complete and presented to the Board for acceptance. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the sewage collection system installation within Fifth Street be accepted. CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD MEETING, MAY 25, 1979, RIVERSIDE CA RE AREAWIDE WASTE TREATMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (208 PLAN) was presented to the Board for their consideration. No action taken. JOINT POWERS NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE MEETING It was determined the Joint Powers Negotiating Committee would meet Thursday morning at 8 a.m. to discuss the sewer rate change as pro- posed by the City. Attorney Farrell and Ken Patterson will meet with the Committee. RESOLUTION 1979.40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT IN APPRECIATION OF PRESIDENT O.A. "ART" WALL FOR HIS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT was presented to the Board for approval. 5/14/79 -4- M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Resolution 1979.40 be adopted, duly framed and presented to President Wall at a later time. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSENT: Director Johnson DIESEL PUMP The General Manager stated the diesel pump had been purchased and delivered. EVALUATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY The General Manager indicated he had received instructions from the PUC re a depreciation study, however, a program will have to be devised to prepare the evaluation. He estimated it would be ready in two to three weeks. The person employed to do the job will be hired through Manpower. PRESIDENT WALL'S LAST MEETING WITH THE DISTRICT Director Disch expressed his sincere pleasure in working and serving on the Board with President Wall over the past years, since this is the last meeting President Wall will attend. Director Stoops stated he felt it was a definite asset to the District to have had a member serve on the Board as long as President Wall. Mr. Reed stated that should he be elected to the Board, his first motion would be to retain President Wall as a consultant to the Board. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m. Bonnie R. Eastwood Secretary O.A. Wall, President -5- 5/14/79