HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 01/14/1980 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14, 1980
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Dennis L.
Johnson. He also led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Dennis L. Johnson, President; Gerald W. Stoops, Vice-
President; Directors Philip A. Disch, Harold V. Kelvington,
Glenn R. Lightfoot
ABSENT: None
CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel; John Dahlke, Counsulting
Engineer
STAFF: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Edward C. Jakowczyk
Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary
GUESTS: Don Saunders
MINUTES
It was requested the December 23, 1979 Minutes reflect the following:
(1) Plant 108 relative to insurance coverage; and (2) the word district
be added to community service.
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) That the Minutes of December 23, 1979 be
approved as amended.
DON SAUNDERS, 26130 PUMALO, HIGH WATER BILL
Mr. Saunders was present and informed the Board that he had checked out
the new meter which had been installed. It appeared to be working cor-
rectly and also that no leaks appeared to be in his system. After dis-
cussing the matter at some length, it was determined the bills for the
past five years would be reviewed with the possibility of a refund being
made after determining the average water usage for the same period during
the past five years and the current usage. The figures will be provided
to the Board at the next Board Meeting.
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Stoops) that the matter be deferred until the next
Board Meeting; that staff provide billing figures for the past five
years as well as the latest billing; if there is a marked decrease in
the consumption the issue be resolved by determining an average and a
refund made.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson
NOES: Director Disch
ABSENT: None
VERIFICATION OF METER READING
A discussion ensued regarding the manner the meters are checked when a
customer feels there has been an error in the billing. It was determined
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a method would be used whereby a meter would be set up at the customers
property in addition to their own meter to verify consumption.
EDWARD JAKOWCZYK, SIX MONTH INCREASE IN SALARY
The Personnel Committee met and determined Mr. Jakowczyk had been
performing a very satisfactory job, therefore, they recommended he ~.,
be granted a five percent increase in salary since he had been with the
District for six months.
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Edward Jakowczyk's salary be increased five
percent to $19,425.00 per year.
PETER HERNANDEZ, SIX MONTH STEP INCREASE
The General Manager recommended to the Personnel Committee that Peter
Hernandez be granted a six month increase from 25A $4.52/786 to 25B
$4.72/$821/month.
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Peter'Hernandez be granted a six month
increase in salary as recommended by the General Manager.
ACWA REPRESENTATIVE FOR ACWA COMMITTEES
Information received from ACWA relative to representation on the ACWA
committees was presented to the Board. After discussing the various
committees, it was recommended the Directors let the Secretary know which
ones they would prefer to serve on. Information regarding the time and
place of the committee meetings will be made available to the Directors.
MEMBERSHIP FEE FOR FOUNDATION FOR CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL AND HYDRAULIC
RESEARCH 1980 $176.36
M/S/C (Stoops-Kelvington) that the cross-connection control membership
fee be authorized for payment in the amount of $176.36.
SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING, JANUARY 21, 1980, RUSTY LANTERN, BEAUMONT.
Information only.
SENATE CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT NO. 26 RE PROPERTY TAX LIMITATION
Information had been received from ACWA re SCA 26, relative to ACWA
supporting SCA 26 and requesting support from special districts. The
General Manager explained the bill to the Board.
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that staff be authorized to prepare a resolution
in support of SCA No. 26; that the resolution be presented to the Board
for approval at the January 28th Board Meeting.
RESOLUTION 1980..2, RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY GOVERNING BODY OF PUBLIC
ENTITY, ANNEXATION 1979-17, STANDRICH DEVELOPMENT CO., LOTS 6,7, & 8,
BLOCK 1, DELROSA TOWNSITE, SAN BERNARDINO was presented to the Board for
approval.
M/S/C (Stoops-Kelvington) that Resolution 1980-2 be approved as
presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson
NOES: None
RESOLUTION 1980.1 - ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF SEWERS, TRACT 10353,
ARGYLE & 19th STREET was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Stoops-Kelvington) that Resolution 1980.1 be approved
as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Disch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1980.3 - RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY GOVERNING BODY OF
PUBLIC ENTITY, ANNEXATION 1979-18, CHARLES L. BAY, 24939 g. 6TH STREET,
LOTS 9 & 10, EASTWOOD FARMS, TRACT 2439, S.B. was presented to the
Board for approval.
M/S/C (Stoops-Kelvington) that Resolution 1980.3 be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Disch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1980.4 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 ANNEXA-
TION AND DESCRIBING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF TERRITORY ANNEXED, ANNEXA-
TION 1979.12, LAFC 1975, JOHN A. & RUBY W. THAYER, 26026-32 NINTH ST.
HIGHLAND, CA was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Stoops-Kelvington) that Resolution 1980.4 be approved as
presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Disch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1980.5 - 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 ANNEXA-
TION AND DESCRIBING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF TERRITORY ANNEXED~ ANNEXATION
NO. 1979.13, SAMUEL ~ MARLENE LUPEAR, S 1/2 of LOT 4, BLOCK 4, TRACT
2074, 7188 TIPPECANOE, S.B. was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Stoops-Kelvington) that Resolution 1980.5 be approved as
presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Disch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION 1980.6 NOTICE OF COMPLETION, JMK CONSTRUCTION, TRACT 8277,
LYNWOOD DRIVE, EAST OF VICTORIA AVENUE was presented to the Board for
their approval.
M/S/C (Stoops-Kelvington) that Resolution 1980.6 be approved as
presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1980.7 NOTICE OF COMPLETION, ACE PIPELINE, TRACT 9498,
PALM CREST DRIVE, E/PALM AVENUE, SAN BERNARDINO was presented to the
Board for approval.
M/S/C (Stoops-Kelvington) that Resolution 1980.7 be approved as
presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: None
PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR INCREASE IN SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES
The General Manager presented the Board with a proposed sewer connection
charge ordinance. Amendments were suggested in the wording. It was
also determined a public hearing should be held and notification made
to District customers. The Sewer Committee and Attorney Farrell will
meet and review the ordinance to clarify the wording. President John-
son also stated that Margaret Chandler had called him and requested
a meeting to get an update on the Jt. Powers 3dnendment. The General
Manager stated the notice of a public hearing will be published and
posted, as well as the ordinance published after adoption.
M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that the Board hold a public hearing
relative to the increase in sewer connection charges on Monday, January
28, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at the District Office.
WIN-COD PROGRAM
The Auditor submitted a report relative to the WIN COD program per
the Board's request. He stated the program is working out very well
with the three participants doing very satisfactory work. Information
only.
WARRANTS
General 5187-5257 $174,988.42; Payroll 3767-3802 $13,283.07; Total $188,271.49
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the warrants be approved as submitted.
DIRECTORS FEES AND EXPENSES
The following fees and expenses were reported: Stoops $180; Kelvington
$131; Lightfoot $131; Disch $100; Johnson $150
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M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the Director's fees and expenses be
approved as submitted.
DAVE CARROLL, MAIN EXTENSION LIEN REQUEST
The General Manager indicated that Dave Carroll, 2627 Amanda Avenue
had requested a main extension lien for water and sewer service in
the amount of $1,470.00. The matter was discussed at length, it was
determined the lien would be for two years at 10% interest.
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the Board approve a main extension lien
in the amount of $1,470 for Mr. Carroll with terms as discussed.
$10 DEPOSIT
The General Manager indicated the matter of $10 deposit was being
worked on and requested it be referred to the Finance Committee.
M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that the $10 deposit matter be referred
to the Finance Committee.
Director Stoops made several suggestions regarding the matter of refund-
ing the deposit.
MARY GRACE MENDEZ, 7757 ELM STREET, METER CHARGE REFUND
The General Manager indicated that Mrs. Mendez had been paying for two
meters, due to the fact that years ago two houses were to be built, how-
ever this was never done. It appears that she has been paying the
double meter charge for eight years. Therefore, it was recommended
that the overcharge of $201.70 be refunded.
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Mrs. Mendez be refunded the overcharge on
the extra meter charge.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY WORKSHOP MEETING
The General Manager indicated that Mr. Charles Stuart, Vice-President
of Southern California Water Co. had called and requested a meeting.
After discussion it was determined that the Board would meet in a work-
shop session with Mr. Stuart, as well as Mr. Farrell and Mr. Hixon.
The meeting will be January 24th at 6:30 p.m.
SEWER COMMITTEE MEETING
The Sewer Committee will meet Wednesday, January 16, 1980 at 5:00 p.m.
DECEMBER STATEMENT OF REVENUES & EXPENSES was presented to the Board
by the Auditor for their review and comment. Information only.
BEAUTIFICATION OF DISTRICT OFFICE
Flowerland had been contacted for suggestions regarding suggestions for
improving the looks of the District office grounds. The matter will
be reported on at the January 28th Board Meeting.
PINON COURT & CITRUS AVENUE WATER MAIN BREAK
Director Lightfoot reviewed activities during a main break at Pinon Ct.
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and Citrus Avenue. He asked the General Manager to thank the Customer
Serviceman, Charles Karpinski, for going to his home and informing him
about the nature of the problem, since many of Director Lightfoot's
neighbors had called him about their water being shut off.
DISTRICT INTERNAL ACCOUNTING CONTROL
It was requested that the suggestions made by Ken Patterson, Auditor,
at the time of the yearly audit be reviewed. Such suggestions were
outlined in a letter submitted to the District in October 1979. They
were relative to internal accounting controls. A report will be made
at the January 28, 1980 Board Meeting.
DENNIS HANSBERGER, NEW REPRESENTATIVE ON THE LAFC BOARD
President Johnson announced that Dennis Hansberger is now a member of
the LAFC Board.
BANK OF AMERICA FUNDING
It was suggested that the Bank of America and Bank of California had
indicated the possibility of funding for Plant 108.
SPECIAL DISTRICT LUNCHEONS
It was suggested the General Manager and Directors have lunch with
various special district individuals.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - January 22, 1980 at noon.
HARVEY CHARNOFSKY, TRACT 10195, HIGHLAND AVENUE, EAST HIGHLANDS
The General Manager indicated that Mr. Charnofsky had requested the
District provide a letter to the County stating water is available
to Tract 10195. However, until the fees are paid the District cannot
provide such a letter. Mr. Charnofsky suggested the District levy a
lien against his property for the fees in the amount of $153,000 until
this tract map is recorded, at which time he would pay the fees. After
discussing the matter with Attorney Farrell, who indicated such an
arrangement would be legal, the General Manager recommended that such
arrangements be made. Ten percent interest would be charged on the
unpaid balance. Supplies would not be ordered, nor work started until
the fees were paid in full. Upon execution of a lien agreement a
letter could be provided to Mr. Charnofsky for the County stating
financial arrangements had been made for providing water to Tract 1019S;
upon recordation of the tract map, Mr. Charnofsky would pay all fees,
plus interest.
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the Board approve a lien on Tract 10195
for water service fees in the amount of $153,000.
ADJOURNMENT
T~eting. was adjourned at 9:13 P'm'~~~S~eCr~Bonnie R Eastw6o , y
Dennis L. Johnson, President
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