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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 03/03/1980 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 3, 1980 A Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the East San Bernar- dino County Water District has been scheduled for 7:00 p.m., March 10, 1980, at the District Office, 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernar- dino, California. The purpose of the meeting is as follows: 1. Approval of the February 11, 1980 Minutes 2. Jt. Powers Amendment and Letter of Intent 3. Beautification of District Grounds 4. Personnel Committee 5. Storm Report 6. District Office 7. Resolution 1980.17, Accepting Dedication of Sewer Within Tract 10102 8. Correspondence from San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Re AB 2221 9. Correspondence from San Bernardino Valley Conservation District re Well 125, East Highlands 10. Warrants ~_=~ Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING Notice of Meeting of the Board of Directors of the East San Bernardino County Water District. STATE OF CALIFORNIA )ss COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) I, BONNIE R. EASTWOOD, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That she is and at all times herein mentioned was the duly quali- fied Secretary of the Board of Directors of the East San Bernardino County Water District, San Bernardino County, California; and that she caused to be posted on or near the door of the meeting place of the Board of Directors of said District a copy of the Notice of a scheduled Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the East San Bernardino County Water District. Said posting was commenced on February 29, 1980 and remained posted to %he time of meeting, said meeting being March 10, 1980. Subscribed and sworn to before me~~'F this ~O-g~'day of~,~l~ , 1980. Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary Notar, of California EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 1980 I, DENNIS L. JOHNSON, PRESIDENT of the East San Bernardino County Water District appeared for the Regular Meeting on February 25, 1980~ The meeting was adjourned due to the lack of a quorum. Dennis L. Johnson President EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 3, 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 GUESTS: Mary Shockley CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel; John Dahlke, Consulting Engineer STAFF: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Edward Jakowczyk, Auditor Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary MINUTES M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the Minutes of February 11, 1980 be approved as submitted. JOINT POWERS AMENDMENT AND LETTER OF INTENT The General Manager reviewed suggested changes to the Joint Powers Agree- ment which had been discussed with the Directors at two prior workshops. He reviewed each change that was being considered. He presented a sketch which outlined the East Trunk Sewer Line and City Disposal Plant. He stated this sketch should be attached to the Joint Powers Agreement Amendment in order to clearly define the regional facilities. The General Manager indicated he would have the Joint Powers Agreement Amendment and Letter of Intent ready to be submitted to the Board at the next Board Meeting, with copies possibly available for their review by Friday. The Auditor was requested to prepare for the Board'S review numbars indicating the amount the District would owe the City in the event they are required to pay $3.15 per dwelling, rather than $2.88 per dwelling. The General Manager stated that the District is presently paying those fees as cutlined in the Joint Powers Agreement, and any other method of payment would be in violation of the Joint Powers Agreement. BEAUTIFICATION OF DISTRICT GROUNDS The Auditor reviewed two proposals submitted to the District for beauti- fication of the District lawn in front of the office and the area across the street fronting the ~arking area. He reviewed the sketch submitted by Flowerland at a cost ~f $7,600 and a sketch submitted by Leland's Nursery at a ccst of $3,000. After discussing the work to be accompliShed and the cost of each plan, the Board elected to have Flowerland proceed with the project. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that the Board approve the plan submitted by Flowerland Nursery at a cost of $7,600 and authorize them to proceed with the work. -1- 3/3/80 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT The General Manager recommended to the Personnel Committee the following changes in job titles: Duncan Parkes be listed as Engineering Supervisor, rather than Engineering Aide II. ,- William Casada be listed as Purchasing Supervisor, rather than Storekeeper; that he be considered a management employee. Both recommendations would be for title change only, with no salary adjustment. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the title changes be authorized for Duncan Parkes and William Casada as recommended. SANDRA M. DYCUS, ONE YEAR STEP INCREASE M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Sandra Dycus be authorized a one-year step increase from 23B $4.32/$751 to 23C $4.52/$786 per month, effective March 10, 1980. DANNY R. CAMPBELL, SIX MONTH STEP INCREASE M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Danny R. Campbell be authorized a six- month step incrase from 25A $4.52/$786 to 25B $4.72/$821 per month, effective March 10, 1980. RONALD SEVERSON, SALARY ADJUSTMENT The General Manager indicated that at the time Mr. Severson was re- classified as a mechanic his anniversary date was changed, thus he did not receive his step increase on time. It was recommended that it be granted effective January 1, 1980 from 32F to 32G. M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that Ronald Severson be granted a step in- crease effective January 1, 1980, as recommended. It was noted that the employee anniversary date is the hiring date and this should not be changed when promotions are granted. STORM DAMAGE The General Manager reviewed with the Board the storm damage which had occurred within the District during the past couple of weeks. The areas hit hardest appeared to be Small Canyon Drive, the Indian Reservation, Shasta Drive, Bradford, South of Orchid; a power pole at Plant 101 was washed out interrupting service; Little Sand Creek Canyon; extensive wash out over 10 inch sewer main in Highland, Palm to Bradford affecting services to Mt. Shadows; and a pipeline exposed in Heer's tract south of Highland, west of Boulder. The General Manager also indicated the District Office had been burgarlized with a typewriter and microfilm equipment having been stolen. He reviewed the damage to the Highland Canal and City Creek, as well as various plants. It was estimated ditch repair to City Creek would be about $3,000. Since there are only two customers on the Highland Canal, it was deter~ned an alternative method be suggested to those individuals for service. Such as water service being provided for water stock at Patton Hospital. 3/3/80 -2- DISTRICT OFFICE RENOVATION Director Lightfoot indicated he had taken a tour of the District Office and found it in need of repair and cleaning as well as replace- ment of some of the furniture. A list was submitted to him by the employees concerning various items to be considered to create better working conditions for the employees of the District. After discussing the improvements, it was pointed out by the General Manager that at this time the cash flow is down as far as any major improvements are concerned. The employees had also requested a microwave oven be pur- chased for use in the kitchen. The Board stated they would match the funds collected by the employees to purchase a microwave oven. M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the General Manager direct the Auditor to bring back a recommendation for improvements of the District Office at the March 24, 1980 Board Meeting, including any immediate steps that can be taken, no major improvements will be considered at this time. RESOLUTION 1980.17 - ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF SEWERS, TRACT 10102 BASELINE AND CHURCH AVENUES was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1980.17 be approved as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: None CORRESPONDENCE FROM SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT RE AB 2221 The General Manager indicated that a meeting would be held March 11, 1980 at 10:00 a.m. at the Municipal Water District Office re AB 2221. It was determined after discussing the proposed bill that the Board should attend the scheduled meeting. Director Disch questioned one 'portion of the bill and requested that it be discussed at the meeting. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the Directors and General Manager attend the meeting on March 11, 1980 if possible. CORRESPONDENCE FROM SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY CONSERVATION DISTRICT RE WELL 125 The General Manager discussed a letter from the Conservation District relative to relocation of their spreading facilities to accommodate the District's proposed East Highland Well, Plant 125. Mr. Hiltgen in- dicated in the letter that it would cost approximately $8,500.00 for the relocation of the spreading facilities. M/S/C (Stoops-Kelvington) that the concept re the relocation of the Valley District spreading facilities be approved, as described in the letter from Mr. Hiltgen. --3-- 3/3/80 WARRANTS General 5426-5505 $227,095.97 Payroll 3908-3943 ToTal $262,889.06 M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the warrants be approved as submitted. FUNDING FOR STORAGE TANK AT WEAVER AND BASELINE was discussed. The matter will be discussed at the Finance Committee Meeting on Wednesday March 5. SEWER SERVICE FOR SHADY NOOK MOBILE HOME PARK, 34802 EAST THIRD STREET The General Manager indicated a letter had been received from the Assistant City Engineer indicating the District could provide sewer services to property at 34802 East Third Street, even though it is not within the District ~service area. However, after discussing the matter it was determined the letter approving such services ~should be approved by the City Council; that Mr. Shoc~ey should present the matter to the LAFC for their action. No action taken. CHECK DAMS IN QUAIL CANYON Director Stoops indicated that he and several MGM students had built eight check dams in Quail Canyon, as well as a canyon behind Plant 99. After checking the dams out during the day's rain, he reported that five were working as planned. He indicated that Home Lumber had supplied the lumber for the projects. He indicated he hoped some of the monies from the tree fund might also be used to provide greenbelts in the area where such growth is needed. ADJOURNMENT ThUg no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Bonnie R. Eastwood Secretary Dennis L. Johnson President Board of Directors -4-