HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 06/21/1979 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
June 12, 1979
The Regular Meeting of June ll, 1979 of the Board of Directors of the
East San Bernardino County Water District was adjourned to be continued
June 21, 1979, at 4:30 p.m. at the District Office, 1155 Del Rosa
Avenue, San Bernardino, California in accordance with Government Code
Section 54955.1.
Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary
Board of Directors
East San Bernardino County
Water District
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF SAN BE~ARDINO)
Bonnie R. Eastwood, being first duly sworn, deposes and says:
That she is, and at all times herein mentioned was, the duly qualified
Secretary of the Board of Directors of the East San Bernardino County
Water District, San Bernardino County, California; that she caused to
be posted on or near the door of the meeting place of the Board of
Directors of said District, 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, Calif.
a copy of Notice of Continuance of Meeting of the Board of Directors
of said District.
Said posting was commenced on June 12, 1979, at 10:00 a.m. and
remained posted to time of meeting (4:30 p.m., June 12, 1979.)
Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary
Board of Directors
East San Bernardino County
Water District
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 11th. day of ~Tu11~, 1979
Notary Public in and for the State
of California.
ELISABETH PERKINS ~
NOTARY PUBLIC ~
SAN BERhlAEDINO COUNTY ~ CALl FO;~NIA ~
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EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING JUNE 21, 1979
MINUTES
President Dennis L. Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
and led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Dennis L. Johnson, President; Directors Philip A.
Disch, Glenn R. Lightfoot, Harold V. Kelvington,
Gerald W. Stoops
ABSENT: None
CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrel I, Legal Counse ; John Dahlke, Con-
suiting Engineer
STAFF: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Kenneth Sorensen,
Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary
GUESTS: Jack Taylor
MINUTES
It was noted in the President's ist of goals "better public relations"
had been omitted.
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the Minutes of June I I, 1979 be
approved as amended.
JACK TAYLOR, INDIAN RESERVATION REPRESENTATIVE
Mr. Taylor was present and expressed appreciation for the manner in
which the sewer facility installation had been handled by District
staff and crews. He asked about the installation of the water tank
and inquired as to the time frame for installation of water facilities
at the San Manuel Indian Reservation. Mr. Taylor was informed by the
Genera Manager that CM Engineering is negotiating for a 30,000
gallon tank, which will be placed above ground in approximately one
month; he asked Mr. Taylor to meet with Duncan Parkes regarding the
water ayout plan and indicated it would be approximately 6 to 8 weeks
before the water mains could be installed, as the District's work
schedu e is running behind at this time.
RESOLUTION 1979.49 ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF PIPELINE EASEMENT,
HETWEEN RAILROAD AND WEBSTER STREET¢ HIGHLAND was presented to the
Board for approval.
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Resolution 1979.49 be approved as pre-
sented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelv ngton, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ORDINANCE 315 AN ORDINANCE OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER
DISTRICT FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS AND RULES Oh
PROCEDURE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NOS. 2, 290, 210 and 311,
INSOFAR AS THEY CONFLICT HEREWITH was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Ordinance 315 be approved as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CALLING FOR BIDS PLUNGE CREEK WATER MAIN, EAST HIGHLANDS
The General Manager presented the Board with a map illustrating the
plans for crossing Plunge Creek with a water main which would tie into
the proposed well in East Highlands, he also described in detail the
purpose for the proposed line which would tie into the entire District
facilities. A discussion ensued regarding the location of the well
in East Highlands and its eventual possibilities. He requested bids
be called for on July 23, 1979 for a 24" and 16" pipe line with two
pressure zones.
M/S/C (Stoops-Kelvington) that the General Manager's recommendation
to call for bids on July 23, 1979 for installation of water mains at
the Plunge Creek Crossing be approved.
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
President Johnson presented the Board Members with a copy of h s
Committee Assignments for 1979. After reviewing the assignments, he
asked if there were any questions or suggested changes in the
assignments. It was determined one committee would be added, the
Disaster Planning Committee, with Director Lightfoot as chairman and
Director Stoops as a member.
M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that the Committee assignments be approved
as submitted.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
President Johnson suggested each Director, employee, or staff member
submit suggestions regarding public relations to the General Manager
for consideration by the Public Relations Committee. Director Stoops
indicated he felt there was a need for a brochure regarding District
matters, however, after some discussion, no action was taken.
COST-OF-LIVING RAISE
The General Manager presented the Board with a recommended 10.5% wage
increase for District employees, which was based on the Consumer Price
INdex for Southern California for the last twelve months. He stated
the Auditor is presently working an actuary studies relative to the
social security program and when these studies are completed a more
accurate evaluation can be made on a comparative basis with simi liar
communities as far as job descriptions and salaries. He stated the
District's vacation and holiday programs, as well as the hospitaliza-
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tion plan, exceeds any other communities. After discussing the
matter at length, it was
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Stoops) to refer the cost of living matter to
the Finance Committee.
BUDGET
The General Manager requested the addition of two men to the field
crew in conjunction with the budget considerations. He stated that
due to growth and additional work load placed on field personnel,
additional help is needed. He also recommended an additional employee
be placed on the backup on-call system. After discussing the
recommendation, it was
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the matter be referred to the Personnel
Committee.
LIMITED EXPENSE ACCOUNT FOR DIRECTORS
Director Stoops suggested the Directors have a $750 limit on their
expenses for traveling, lodging, registration and meals. The matter
was discussed after which Director Stoops made a motion that the
Directors limit their expenses to $750 per year to be used for travel,
lodging and registration, which would include meals; however, if
a Director was appointed to a state committee he would be authorized
to attend those meetings and the cost of those meetings would not be
a part of the $750 per year. The motion died for lack of a second.
CAPITAL BUDGET
The General Manager presented the Board with the capital budget. After
reviewing it at length, it was
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the budget be referred to the Finance
Committee for an indepth study and brought back to the Board at the
July 9, 1979 Board Meeting.
PHILIP A. DISCH, DIRECTOR, ASSOCIATION OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL
DISTRICT
President Johnson indicated it would be beneficial for a member of
this District Board to be represented on the Special District's Board
of Directors. After discussion, it was determined that Director
Disch would be promoted for such a position.
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that Director Disch be promoted for future
representation on the Special District's Board.
RESOLUTION 1979.50 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT
WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY FOR FURNISHING TEMPORARY WATER
was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Resolution 1979.50 be approved as pre-
sented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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REPORT ON JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY
Director Kelvington reported on a meeting held June 15, 1979 re the
Joint Powers Insurance Authority. He indicated a resolution of con-
ditional consent to enter the Joint Powers Insurance Authority would
have to be approved by July 5th if the District intended to become
a part of the program. The item will appear on the June 25, 1979
agenda.
LETTER OF COMMENDATION TO EMPLOYEES & STAFF
Director Lightfoot commended the employees and staff on a job very
well done during the past two weeks when problems arose that needed
immediate attention. A letter will be sent to the emp oyees expressing
the Board's appreciation.
7248 YATES STREET REPAIR
Director Disch inquired as to whether or not the hole n front of
7248 Yates Street had been repaired. The General Manager stated he
would check it out.
WATER MAIN INSTALLATION IN WEAVER STREET
Director Disch inquired about the water main installation in Weaver
Street. The General Manager indicated it is scheduled to begin this
week.
JOINT POWERS MEETING
It was noted a meeting should be scheduled with the City as soon as
possible regarding the Joint Powers Agreement.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Bonnie R. Eastwood
Secretary
Dennis L. Johnson
Pres i dent
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