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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 05/29/1979 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MAY 29, 1979 MINUTES Acting-President, Dennis L. Johnson, called the meeting to order and led the flag salute at 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL VOTE: PRESENT: Dennis L. Johnson, Vice-President; Directors Philip A. Disch, Gerald O. Stoops ABSENT: Director O.A. Wall 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; Jan Cleveland, The Sun MINUTES M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the Minutes of May 14, 1979 be approved as presented. SEWERS IN TIPPECANOE AREA The General Manager indicated CM Engineering had completed plans for sewers in Tippecanoe and Sunnyside Streets. He also presented a map which revealed the response to letters sent to area property ow~elrs re- questing their reaction to sewers being installed in that area. After discussing the matter it was the consensus of the Board that sewers be installed in the entire area. Due to a portion of 5th Street already partially completed, installation will continue on Sunnyside and Tippecanoe at this time. The remainder to be completed as soon as CM Engineering completes plans for the project, possibly within a month. The General Manager requested authorization to call for bids for in- stallation of sewers on Sunnyside Avenue and Tippecanoe Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that authorization be made to complete sewer main installation on Sunnyside Avenue and Tippecanoe Avenue, between 5th and 6th Streets; that the remaining area be completed as soon as possible. Director Disch voted "YES" with reservations. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON COMPUTER The General Manager indicated the Finance Committee had met and dis- cussed alternative computer configurations. The Committee agreed that the time share options with San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District were the most desirable and since options #2 and #3 were nearly identical, that Mr. Roebke be given authorization to select the 5/29/79 one most beneficial to the District, based upon operating conditions. Mr. Roebke reviewed the options with the Board and answered questions regarding the financial options for the operation of the computer. An agreement is being prepared by San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District concerning the sharing of their computer, which will be pre- sented to the Board for approval. The final selection of option #2 or option #3 will also be approved by the Board. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the Board authorize the staff to study options #2 and #3, work out the tentative agreement with San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District and bring such information to the Board at the June llth Board Meeting. COMPUTER SCHOOL ATTENDANCE - LEE ROEBKE Authorization was requested for Lee Roebke to attend computer school, which will be necessary in order to have him adequately prepared to operate the new computer system. The cost will be $1,000. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Lee Roebke be authorized to attend a computer school to learn how to operate the new computer. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING The General Manager indicated the Personnel Committee had met and reviewed applications submitted for the Auditor-Treasurer position. Candidates will be interviewed on Thursday, May 31st by the General Manager, Ken Patterson and Ken Sorensen. Qualified candidates will be presented to the Personnel Committee and then to the Board for selection. CITY COUNCIL HEARING RE SEWER RATE INCREASE Acting-President Dennis Johnson indicated he had attended the last sewer rate hearing held by the City, such hearing has been deferred until June 2, 1979. It was indicated that a Board Member would attend the meeting. COMMUNICATION FROM HAROLD STUBBLEFIELD, RE SEWER DEDICATION The General Manager indicated he had received a letter from Mr. Harold Stubblefield re sewer dedication in the mobile home park. He stated a meeting will be set to take care of the matter. STATE WATER RESOURCE CONTROL BOARD CORRESPONDENCE RE DELTA DECISION Correspondence had been received and was presented to the Board re water quality standards in the Delta by the State Water Resource Control Board. A speech was attached re the various aspects of the State Board's Delta Decision. Information only. CORRESPONDENCE FROM CWRA RE LEGISLATION VITAL TO THE STATE WATER PROJECT AND ITS CONTRACT AGENCIES - DELTA PERIPHERAL CANAL AND OTHER STATE WATER PROJECT FACILITIES was presented to the Board for their information and review. No action taken. REPORT FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY was received and presented to the Directors for their information. The next meeting will be June 15 in Los Angeles. A Board Member will be appointed at the June llth Board Meeting to attend the -2- 5/29/79 Meeting, since Director Wall and Auditor Sorensen will not be available. CORRESPONDENCE HAD BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT RE DISTRICT LETTER TO THEM RELATIVE TO THE DELTA PERIPHERAL CANAL. Information only, no action taken. RESOLUTION 1979.42 RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY GOVERNING BODY OF PUBLIC ENTITY, ANNEXATION 1979-8, NEAL T AND CAROL BAKER, 3795 ATLANTIC AVENUE, HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Resolution 1978.42 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Wall RESOLUTION 1979.43 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT MAKING DETERMINATIONS, ORDERING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY, ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ANNEXATION AND DESCRIBING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF TERRITORY ANNEXED, ANNEXATION 1979-3, JOHN R. LANIGAN & JEAN D. SWAN, 7104-06 PERRIS HILL ROAD, SAN BERNARDINO, CA was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Resolution 1978.43 be approved as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Wall RESOLUTION 1979.44 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT MAKING DETERMINATIONS, ORDERING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY, ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ANNEXATION AND DESCRIBING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF TERRITORY ANNEXED, ANNEXATION NO. 1979-4, RICHARD N. SCOTT & JAMES R. SMIRL, VANGUARD DEVELOPMENT, PORTION LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, BLK, 2, WEST HIGHLANDS, SAN BERNARDINO, CA was pre- sented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Resolution 1979.44 be approved as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Wall RESOLUTION 1979.45 - ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF PIPELINE EASEMENT IN TRACT 8277, DEVCO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY was presented for approval. M/S/C %Disch-Stoops) that Resolution 1979.45 be approved as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Wall -3- 5/29/79 ANNEXATION BY CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, LAFC 1917, N/SIXTH STREET, E/ STERLING, was presented to the Board for their information. It was determined a letter would be sent to the property owners in the area notifying them that such an action was taking place. ANNEXATION BY THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, LAFC 1900, 72 ACRES LOCATED EAST AND WEST OF TIPPECANOE AVENUE, NORTH OF NINTH STREET, was presented to the Board for their information. It was determined the property owners would be notified by the District of the City's proposed action in this area. PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING RE CONSOLIDATION GENERAL PLAN - EAST HIGH- LANDS AND HIGHLAND AREA, JUNE 1, 1979 was announced to the Board. In£or- mation only. WARRANTS General $144,123.80 - Payroll $9,619.41 - Total $153,743.21 M/S/C %Disch-Stoops) that the warrants be approved as submitted. CLAIM - PAUL TURNER, 6180 MERITO, SEWER BACKUP PROBLEM Mr. Turner submitted a claim for the services of a plumber which he had called when his sewer backed up. However, it turned out the problem was in the District's sewer main. The General Manager recommended the claim be ~enied. M/S/C %Disch-Stoops) that the claim from Mr. Turner be denied. MESSAGE PRINTED ON DISTRICT BILLS RE SEWER BACKUP A discussion was held regarding sewer backup problems. It was suggested a message be printed on the bills which would advise property owners to call the District before calling a plumber when they have sewer backup problems, thus alleviating the problem without the cost of a plumber. RESOLUTION 1979.46 - ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF PIPELINE EASEMENT, FRED AND VEDA RIEDFLAN at Ecualyptus & Webster Streets was presente~ to the ~oard for acceptance. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Resolution 1979.46 be approved as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Directors Disch, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Wall RESOLUTION 1979.41 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION, TRACT 9858, WITON CONSTRUCTION was withdrawn upon request of the General Manager. CORRESPONDENCE FROM RONALD ROBIE, DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES RE DISTRICT SUPPORT OF PERIPHERAL CANAL was presented to the Board for their infor- mation, no action taken. CORRESPONDENCE FROM JOHN KIDD, PRESIDENT, ACWA RE REPRESENTATIVE ON ACWA LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE was presented to the Board lor their review. It was determined President Percy Bakker, Association of S.B. County --4-- Special Districts be contacted and requested to place the matter on the June Special District Meeting agenda for consideration by their member- ship. CORRESPONDENCE RE TAX BAIL OUT FUNDS The General Manager indicated correspondence had been received from the County Administrator's Office re State surplus allocations. In view of the fact that the District does not need such funds, it was determined a certification would be signed by the President of the Board stating the District does not wish to apply for surplus distribution of funds. M/S/C %Disch-Stoops) that the Acting -President and Secretary be author- ized to sign the release for surplus distribution. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR APRIL The Auditor-Treasurer presented the financial statements for the Board's review. Information only. CATEGORIZATION OF DISTRICT MONIES BY JUNE 30 Director Stoops expressed concern that the District have their monies fully categorized by Ju~e 30 in light of pending legislation, as outlined by Peggy McElligott. The General Manager indicated the Finance Committee would meet and review the financial situation and have a recommendation for the June llth Board Meeting. ADDITIONAL STORAGE CAPACITY FOR STANDBY SERVICE Director Disch indicated he would like to see additional water storage, such as Plant 108, as part of the capital improvement program. No action taken. EMPLOYEE WAGE INFORMATION REQUEST M/S/C ~Disch-Stoops) that the staff provide the Board at the June llth Board Meeting with a list indicating each employees total salary for the calendar year 1978, as shown on their W-2 form; their total salary for the 1~79 calendar year to the last pay period 6/3/79; the original employment date of each employee; the cost of fringe benefits on a monthly basis for each employee. The following was also requested by Director Johnson: a breakdown of fringe benefits be provided each time a step increase is recommended. Director Disch requested the following: 1) total cost to the District for a 1% wage increase; 2) total cost to the District for an hourly increase, starting at .10¢ and going to .70¢; 3) what percent a .10¢ per hour increase would amount to. LANDSCAPING WITH TREE FUND MONIES Director Stoops suggested that the money in the tree fund be used as soon as possible to landscape around some of the District plants. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY ANALYSIS Director Johnson suggested that O.A. Wall be considered to make the Southern California Water Company analysis. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT W There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. B6nnie R-. Eas£~oo~, Secretary Acting-President