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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 03/24/1980 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING March 24, 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. Kel- vington, Glenn R. Lightfoot ABSENT: None CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel; John Dahlke, Consult- ing Engineer STAFF: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Edward Jakowczyk, Auditor Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary MINUTES M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the Minutes of March 10, 1980 be approved as submitted. JOINT POWERS AMENDMENT AND LETTER OF INTENT, CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO The General Manager presented the Board with a copy of the Joint Powers Amendment and Letter of Intent which had been sent to the City of San Bernardino Water Commission for their review and presentation to the City Council for approval. The General Manager was requested to check with Herb Wessel and find out if the matter had been placed on the City Council agenda. DISTRICT OFFICE IMPROVEMENTS The Auditor indicated that he had placed calls to Flowerland regarding their landscaping in front of the District Office and across the street, in front of the parking lot. He indicated that his calls had not been returned. After discussing the matter at some length, it was deter- mined that it might be better at this point to spend the money refurbish- ing the inside of the building rather than spending the amount authori- zed for landscaping the outside. The General Manager stated there is three options for the office building; (1) relocating; (2) building a second story on the back portion of the present bulding; and (3) refurbishing the present office building. The General Manager was requested to inform Flowerland that the Board's action regarding their bid for landscaping had been rescinded. M/S/C (Stoops-Kelvington) that the Board rescind their previous motion for landscaping the front of the District Office; that the Land- scape Committee, Directors Disch and Lightfoot, investigate the possibility of updating the District facilities, both inside and outside,and report back to the Board. -1- 3/24/80 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S MINUTES President Johnson suggested that staff request copies of the minutes for the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisor's meetings. ASSEMBLY BILL 2221 The General Manager indicated that a meeting had been he~d at the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District office regarding Assembly Bill 2221. It was the consensus of those attending the meeting that they would oppose the bill in its present form. The General Manager recommended that a resolution be prepared indicating such opposition and sent to appropriate legislators. He reviewed various parts of the Assembly Bill which he felt should be opposed. M/S/C (Stoops-Kelvington) that staff and Attorney Farrell be authorized to prepare a resolution opposing Assembly Bill 2221; that the President be authorized to sign said resolution. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: None REPORT ON SEWER SERVICE FOR SUNNYSIDE AREA The General Manager presented the Board with a summary map which had been prepared by CM Engineering in November 1979 relative to provid- ing sewer service to the Sunnyside area. The costs for providing sewer service to the various streets were reviewed. It appears that it would cost approximately $67,400 to provide sewer service ~ to Third Street, Sunnyside Street and one block of 5th Street. The District's present financial situation was discussed and it was determined that the project would not be feasible until later this year. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that the matter be tabled until the April 28th Board Meeting, at which time there will be an update from staff on the financial status of the District. CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE CALIFORNIA WATER RESOURCE ASSOCIATION was presented to the Board for their information and review. No action taken. ACWA LEGISLATIVE ALERT RE ASSEMBLY BILL 2235 AND SENATE BILL 1617 was presented to the Board for their review and action. It appears that the bills would approve legislation for confiscation of establish- ed water rights without compensation. After discussing the matter it was M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that staff and Attorney Farrell be authorized to prepare a resolution opposing Assembly Bill 2235 and Senate Bill 1617; that the President be authorized to sign the resolution; that it be sent to appropriate legislators. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson ~ NOES: None ABSENT: None 3/24/80 CWRA DUES, $250 FOR 1980 The California Water Resource Association dues for 1980 was present- ed to the Board for authorization for payment. A discussion ensued regarding the benfits derived from being a member of the Association. It was determined that a review should be made of all memberships, subscriptions to publications, etc. by the Finance Committee to determine their value to the District. MJS/C (Disch-Stoops) that the Finance Committee review all member- ships and the dues paid for them, as well as publications which we receive and the benefits derived by the District; that a recommenda- tion be brought back to the Board on April 28th; that the dues to CWRA not be paid at this time. CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT AGENCY RE BACKGROUND STUDY FOR THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO/HIGHLAND COUMMUNITY PLAN was pre- sented to the Board for their information and review. No action taken. RESOLUTION 1980.18 - RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AGREEMENT OF INTENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT R~TIRE- MENT SYSTEM AND EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT was presented to the Board for their approval. The District will pay a larger per- centage towards each employee's retirement. M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1980.18 be approved as presented to the Board. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1980.19 - RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY GOVERNING BODY OF PUBLIC ENTITY, ANNEXATION 1979-1, JOHN C. HEERS, INC. TRACT 9848 AND 10103, S/HIGHLAND AVENUE, N/ATLANTIC, W/BOULDER was presented to the Board for the second time. It appears that the LAFC held the previous annexation until the time had lapsed for approval, there- fore, it will have to be submitted again. M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that Resolution 1980.19 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington,~Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: None WARRANTS General 5556-5577 $21,252.89 Payroll 3944-3979 $13,074.86 Total $34,327.75 M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that the warrants be approved as submitted. --3-- 3/24/80 NORTH FORK WATER COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING, MARCH 27, 1980, 7:00 P.M. was a~nounced to the Board. M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that President Johnson be authorized to vote the District Shares at the North Fork Water Company annual meeting. NORTH FORK PROPOSAL REGARDING PRESSURE PIPE IN EAST HIGHLANDS The General Manager indicated he had met with North Fork and had proposed to them that they install a pressure pipe instead of an irrigation pipe through the subdivision east of Church Street in Highland. This pressure pipe would be smaller than the irrigation pipe but would handle pressure in future years. It is going to cost the developer $70,000 to install the pipe and, therefore, the General Manager felt it would be best to install a line that could be used in the future. In exchange for installing this line, the General Manager suggested the District would guarantee water delivery west of this point insofar as the reduced pipe size would be unable to carry it; that the District agree not to take water delivery at Plant 39, therefore, the ditch that was severely damaged in the floods would not have to be replaced by Bear Valley at an approximate cost of $7,000, plus he suggested all pipe installations in East Highlands be pressure type. After discussing the recommendations, it was M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the Board accept the conce~t contained in the memo submitted to the Board by the General Manager, dated March 24, 1980, as outlined above. ACCOUNTING CONTROL LETTER - THREE ITEMS The Auditor reported that concerning the three remaining items to be accomplished in the Accounting Control Letter, it had been determined insofar as the petty cash is concerned it would be best to have it audited at the end of the year sometime during the fiscal audit,rather than monthly since there is usually only about $90 in monthly reimburse~ ment to the petty cash fund. (2) That the accounts payable haze been reconciled through February 29, 1980. (3) that the accounts receive- able have been balanced through January 31, 1980. Therefore, the items have been accomplished as requested. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ANNUAL REORGANIZATION Correspondence has been received this date from the LAFC relative to the Local Agency Formation Commission reorganization. This is accomplished each May to elect a chairman and seat new members. Two member's terms are expiring, therefore, an election will be held to determine who will represent special districts on the Commission. The meeting will be held Friday, April 11, 1980 at 10:30 a.m. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the Board authorize President Johnson to attend the meeting and use his best judgment in voting for the special district representatives. BILL HARRISON The General Manager indicated that he had talked with Bill Harrison relative to the District's water formula requirements. Mr. Harrison --4-- 3/24/80 had picked up the District ordinances relative to the charges for the water formula. It appears his questions were answered after reviewing the ordinances. No action taken. CANYON BEHIND PLANT 99 Director Stoops asked the name of the canyon behind Plant 99. It was determined that it could be either Rattlesnake Canyon or the Upper Baldridge Canyon. Information only. STATE HIGHWAY WATER CONSUMPTION A request was made that staff determine the consumption of water per acre used for freeway landscaping. The amount of acreage involved was also requested. This information will be provided to the Board. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY The General Manager indicated a radio broadcast had been heard relative to Southern California Water Company. He had called Mr. Stuart, Vice- President of Southern California Water Co. regarding the information and he had implied it was regarding a customer that had not paid her bill in Muscoy. The General Manager then contacted the Public Utilities Commission to inform them the District is interested in purchasing Southern California Water Company in the Highland area. He indicated he would follow his phone call up with a letter to the Public Utilities Commission in San Francisco. It was determined that Director Lightfoot would call a Southern Califoria Water Co. Committee Meeting. DISTRICT NAME CHANGE It was suggested that the District consider a shorter name; i.e. East County Water District. A discussion ensued, no action taken. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Bonnie R. Eastwood Secretary Dennis L. Johnson President -5- 3/24/80