HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/28/1980 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 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, Con-
sulting Engineer
STAFF: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Edward C. Jakowczyk,
Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary
GUESTS: Nelson Allen, James Smith, Melvin L. Dunn, Frank J.
Bott
MINUTES
It was requested that the April 14, 1980 Minutes reflect the presence
of Duncan Parkes, Engineering Supervisor.
M/S/C (Stoops-Kelvington) that the Minutes of April 14, 1980 be
approved as amended.
EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS CALLED BY PRESIDENT JOHNSON, UPON REQUEST BY
DIRECTOR STOOPS TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS. The Board adjourned
for Executive Session at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE PRESIDENT CALLED THE REGULAR BOARD BACK TO ORDER AT 7:36 P.M.
SEWER SERVICE REQUEST - HOLLY CIRCLE DRIVE
Property owners were present to request sewer service for their prop-
erty on Holly Circle Drive. The General Manager presented the Board
with a drawing which indicated the properties that would receive
service. He stated that due to the District's cash flow it would be
at least October or November before sewer service could be provided.
After discussing the matter with the Board and the property owners,
the General Manager recommended that CM Engineering be authorized to
prepare a sewer design for Holly Circle Drive. Engineer Dahlke
indicated they should be able to have the design prepared for review
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at the next Board Meeting. It was determined as soon as the costs were
prepared they be made available to the property owners.
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that CM Engineering be authorized to design sewer
service for property at Holly Circle Drive; that as soon as the figures
are available they be submitted to the property owners.
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
The General Manager reported that he and Attorney Farrell had met with
Attorney Taylor and Herb Wessel regarding the Joint Powers Agreement.
He stated they had reviewed the entire amendment and agreed upon all
points, except; (1) who would hold the monies collected, and (2) the
effective date of the agreement. After discussing the agreement at
length, it was
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the Joint Powers Agreement amendment be
adopted subject to amendments discussed by the Board: (1) that Part 7
indicate February 15, 1980; (2) that Part 10 indicate February 15, 1980;
and (3) that Part 11, line three, change word "of" to "or"; that quote
markes be removed; that the words "above indicated" be inserted after
'Capacity Charges as ..... ' and the rest of the sentence be crossed out,
i.e. Regional Capacity Charges as above indicated.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Lightfoot, Kelvington, Stoops, Johnson
NOES: None
~BSENT: None
It was pointed out by President Johnson that no funds would be sent to
the City until the City Council had ratified the amendment.
PSA MEETING
The General Manager reviewed the PSA Meeting held April 22, 1980 briefly
with the Board. Information only.
EMPLOYEE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This item was discussed in Executive Session.
CITY CREEK ANNUAL MEEEING
Due to the absence of a Board Member, the meeting was rescheduled for
May 23, 1980 at 4:00 p.m. at the District Office.
LAFC SPECIAL DISTRICTS SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING, APRIL 25, 1980
A Special District Selection Committee Meeting was held April 25, 1980,
to elect a member and an alternate member to the Local Agency Formation
Commission. Mr. Harold Bertolotti was elected as the regular member
and Leonard Malin as the alternate. Information Only.
LEE VS. NORTH FORK WATER COMPANY
Attorney Farrell outlined briefly the position of the District and
North Fork Water Company relative to the sale of North Fork stock
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to the District by Mr. Lee. He indicated that the Judge of the
Superior Court had reaffirmed the decision in favor o5 Mr. Lee
in the Small Claims Court. He indicated he had talked to the North
Fork Water Company attorney and he had elected to drop the matter
rather than pursue it further. The matter was discussed at some length.
No action taken since final costs had not been determined.
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the matter be tabled.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM WESTERN WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Board was presented with information from the Western Water Educa-
tion Foundation for their review. Information only.
ASSEMBLY BILL 2998
The Board was presented with Assembly Bill 2998 for their review and
comment. No action taken. Further review of the bill will be consider-
ed.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAND DEVELOPMENT IN COUNTY, MAY 5, 1980.
Information only. No action taken.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR MARCH was presented to the Board for their
review and consideration. The Auditor Treasurer reviewed it with
them. No action taken.
RESOLUTION 1980.22 - INITIATING ANNEXATION 1980.2 - TRACT 10465, BUTTON
& SCHWARTZ HOUSING VENTURE NO. L, N/E CORNER PIEDMONT AND ARDEN, SAN
BERNARDINO was presented to the Board.
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that Resolution 1980.22 be approved as
presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - WELL NO. 125 EAST HIGHLANDS HEARING
The General Manager informed the Board of Directors that the Negative
Declaration had been posted over 15 days and the initial study had
been available for public inspection. He recommended approval of the
construction of Well 125. No one appeared at the meeting to disapprove
of the project. Upon such approval from the Board, a Notice of
Determination will be filed with the County Clerk and also posted in
the foyer of the District Office.
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that the Board approve the construction of
Well 125; there being no objections to construction of the well that
a Notice of Determination be filed with the County Clerk and posted
in the District Office.
EMPLOYEE LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM
The Auditor presented the Board with a resume of various life insurance
programs that had been proposed by several companies. After discussing
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the matter at length, it was pointed out the present policy was be-
ing cancelled as of April 30, 1980, therefore, a new policy should
be initiated as soon as possible. The new policy would replace the
existing policy with the same coverage and possibly at less expense.
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Kelvington) that the Board authorize the Auditor
Treasurer to provide continuous life insurance coverage for employees
at the existing level of coverage at the lowest cost available.
ASSEMBLY BILL 2221
The General Manager reported on a meeting held at San Bernardino
Valley Municipal Water District regarding the revised Assembly Bill
2221. Mr. Fones reviewed the revisions that had been made and dis-
cussed them with the Board. It was determined that telegrams and
telephone calls should be made to various legislators and also that
a representative from the District should attend the hearing in
Sacramento.
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the District reaffirm their opposition
to Assembly Bill 2221; that the state legislators be informed that
the District is opposing the bill due to the lack of equity.
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the General Manager be authorized to
attend the Committee hearing in Sacramento on Assembly Bill 2221
on Wednesday morning to voice the District'~ opposition to the Bill.
WARRANTS
General 5643-5744 $235,601.71; Payroll 4052-4087 $13,562.13 Total $249,163.84
M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that the warrants be approved as presented.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Bonnie R. Eastwood
Secretary
Dennis L. Johnson
President
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