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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 03/10/1980 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 MARCH 10, 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, Con- sulting Engineer STAFF: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Edward Jakowczyk, Auditor Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary GUESTS: Mr. & Mrs. Alberto Orozco and Mr. & Mrs. G.R. Martinez MINUTES M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the Minutes of March 3, 1980 be approved as submitted. REQUEST FOR SUNNYSIDE SEWER SERVICE ON FIFTH STREET BETWEEN SUNNYSIDE AND TIPPECANOE AVENUES Mr. & Mrs. G.R. Martinez, 24872 Fifth Street and Mr. & Mrs. Alberto Orozco, 24860 Fifth Street were present to request sewer service to their property. The General Manager explained that installation of sewer service in that area had been stopped as a result of a petition presented to the Board several months ago requesting that the service not be made available. The Board at that time discussed the matter on several occasions. It was also stated that the District's cash flow at this time is low and, therefore, the project could not be continued until at least next November when financing would possibly be available. Mr. Martinez indicated he is having to have his septic tank pumped at least every two months; that the families on that block each have several children and he felt that it was essential that they have sewer service immediately. After discussing the matter at length, it was determined the General Manager would make a study of the situation and within ten days make a determination. The property owners will be contacted regarding the decision made at that time by the General Manager. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND LETTER OF INTENT, CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO Attorney Farrell read and reviewed the Joint Powers Agreement and Letter of Intent, along with the exhibits, in draft form as prepared after being reviewed and revised by the Board and staff in workshop -1- 3/10/80 sessions. Several changes were made during the final review of the draft. After discussing it thoroughly and final changes having been made, it was determined a cover letter would be prepared for the Board President's signature; addressed to Margaret Chandler and hand delivered to Herb Wessel. M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the Joint Powers Amendment, includ- ing attachments and the Letter of Intent be approved for presenta- tion to the City for their approval; that it be hand delivered to Mr. Herb Wessel, along with an appropriate cover letter. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: None CONTRIBUTION TO WESTERN WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION - $180 M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that a contribution of $180 be made to the Western Water Education Foundation. SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING, MARCH 17, 1980, MAGIC LAMP RESTAURANT, CUCAMONGA, GUEST SPEAKER, LARRY HENDON was announced to the Board. No action taken. SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION 1980 DUES, $105.00 M/S/C (Stoops-Kelvington) that the Special District Association dues in the amount of $105.00 be authorized for payment. WARRANTS 5506-5555 $102,574.69 were presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the warrants be approved as submitted. DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES FOR FEBRUARY Johnson $50.00; Disch $50.00; Kelvington $50.00; Stoops $50.00; Lightfoot $50.00 M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that the Director's fees and expenses be approved as submitted. DISPOSAL OF DISTRICT 1972 CHEVROLET AUTOMOBILE The Auditor requested authorization to dispose of the District's 1972 Chevrolet automobile. M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that staff be authorized to sell the 1972 Chevrolet automobile. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT RATE CHANGE Due to the District's decision to drop the Social Security program, the District now offers only Public Employee Retirement, which will require an amendment of the District's Public Employee's Retirement rate from the current 16.985% to 17.854% because of additional bene- fits. Cost to the District for these additions will be $4,755 per 3/10J80 year based on present payroll costs. The Auditor requested author- ization for such an increase in the rate. It was also pointed out a resolution would have to be adopted at the next Board Meeting relative to this change. M/S/C (Kelvington-Disch) that staff be authorized to make the retirement rate change; that a resolution be prepared for the next Board Meeting. FUNDS FOR FINANCING PLANT 108 The Auditor stated he had received a letter from the Bank of Calif- ornia outlining the terms for providing funds for financing Plant 108. The letter reflected the loan for $300,000 with an interest rate of 8% for a period of 5 years. The other terms, per the Auditor, appeared to be satisfactory. The Board felt the contract should be 'completed as soon as possible. M/S/C (Stoops-Kelvington) that staff be authorized to proceed with the agreement for funding construction of Plant 108, as outlined in the letter from the Bank of California, in the amount of $300,000, at 8% interest for a period of 5 years. EXPENDITURES FOR FEBRUARY The Auditor presented the Board with an expediture sheet for the month of February which was dicussed briefly. No action taken. DISTRICT LANDSCAPING The Auditor indicated that the representative from Flowerland that had provided a sketch for landscaping the District Office and a portion of the parking area across the street had indicated he did not include in the price approved by the Board at the last meeting the shrubs across the street, nor fumigation of the ground. The representative will rework his estimate to include these items, how- ever, he indicated he would keep the price at the original estimated cost. Information only. G. JERRY LEVESQUE,PAST PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR It was noted that Mr. G. Jerry LeVesque, past Director and ~ast President of the District had passed away last week. It was deter- mined.a card would be sent to the family from the Directors. MICROWAVE OVEN FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEE KITCHEN The Board indicated at the last Board Meeting they would match funds collected by the District employees to purchase a microwave oven for the kitchen. It was determined $150 had been collected. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that the District authorize $150 be advanced towards the purchase of a microwave oven. PLANT 125 - MINISTERIAL PROJECT, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT The General Manager indicated that the exploratory portion of drilling a well in East Highlands would be a ministerial project. However, -3- 3/10/80 the staff felt the actual water production of the well would require an environmental impact assessment. He indicated to the Board that the project would not have a significant effect on ~he environment and, therefore, requested authorization to prepare and file a negative declaration. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that staff be authorized to prepare and ~'~ file a negative declaration for facilities at Well 125; after such filing and posting that a public hearing be held April 14, 1980. PUBLIC RELATIONS Director Lightfoot indicated he had received information from Texaco, Inc. regarding an offer to aid their customers that had flood damage and might be experiencing problems in paying their bills. He sug- gested the District provide a similar service to their customers. After discussing the matter, it was left to the discretion of the General Manager to handle any possible requests by individual cust- omers. LANDSCAPING Director Lightfoot indicated he has some Yucca plants available for District use if they can use them for the new landscaping project. ASSEMBLY BILL 2221 Assembly Bill 2221 was discussed. It was determined in view of the fact that Senator Ayala was co-author of the bill, a letter be written to him reminding him of the District's support re the Pheriphal Canal and ask him to reconsider his support of AB 2221, since the District finds it unacceptable. M/S/C (Lightfooot-Disch) that staff be authorized to write a letter to Senator Ayala, Senator Presley and Assemblyman Leonard regarding AB 2221, indicating the bill is not acceptable to the District. PRESIDENT AND BOARD MEMBERS INSTITUTE, SACRAMENTO, MARCH 7,8, & 9 Directors Stoops and Kelvington gave a report on the Presidents' and Board Members' Institute held in Sacramento on March 7, 8, & 9, 1980. It was the consensus that it was an excellent meeting for new board members. ADJOURNM~ENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. 'e R~ E~stwood, Secretary ~ L. Johnson, President -4- 3/10/80