HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 06/09/1980 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING June 9, 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, Engineer-
ing Consultant
STAFF: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Edward Jakowczyk,
Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary
GUESTS: George Scott
MINUTES
M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that the Minutes of the Special Board
Meeting held June 2, 1980 be approved as submitted.
REQUEST TO RENT WELL LOCATED AT THIRD AND STERLING AVENUES, MR. SCOTT
Mr. Scott appeared before the Board and requested that he be permitted
to lease a District well located at Third and Sterling Avenues so he
could water thirty acres of corn. He indicated that he would have to
install a gear head on the well and asked that the gear head remain
his possession upon termination of any agreement. After discussing
the request at some length, the General Manager stated that Larry Rowe
of San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District had inciated at
this time there is an over abundance of water in the basin and was encour-
aging water production. Therefore, it would be beneficial to the general
public to have the water pumped from the basin. The matter could be
handled with a lease agreement. The noise level generated by the tractor
running and possible pollution were discussed. It was determined the
Auditor would investigate the possibility of a noise level problem and
make a recommendation to the Board. The cost for use of the well was
compared to the cost of North Fork Water Company water, whose assess-
ment this year is $2 per acre foot. It was determined liability in-
surance should be purchased holding the District harmless. The length
of an agreement was also discussed. It was agreed that the water can-
not be sold to anyone else by Mr. Scott.
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Stoops) that a lease agreement be approved for one
year; subject to renewal; that a cost of $200 per year be levied for
lease of the well, cost to be based on $2 per acre foot of water; that
a liability insurance policy be provided holding the District harmless
in the amount of $300,000; that the Auditor investigate the noise level;
that the lease agreement be subject to approval of legal counsel.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 2221
President Johnson indicated that he had met with Senator Presley and
Assemblyman Leonard regarding Assembly Bill 2221. After discussing
the meetings and the Assembly Bill, it was pointed out that local
opposition to the Bill is growing stronger. Information only.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING RE STEP INCREASES
The Personnel Committee recommended the following step increases:
Steve Santini - 31E $6.98/$1216 to 31F $7.30/$1271, effective 6/15/80
Donald Sickles - 37G $10.06/$1749 to 37H $10.53/$1832, effective 6/15/80
Joseph Mujic~ - 29F $6.67/$1161 to 29G $6.98/$1216, effective 6/15/80
Diane Perry - 23B $4.32/$751 to 23C $4.52/$786, effective 6/15/80
Mary Descaro, 23A $4.14/$721 to 23B ~$4.32/$751, effective 6/15/80
Roy Patterson, 30F $6.98/$12.16 to 31F $7.30/$1271, effective 6/15/80
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the step raises be approved as recom-
mended by the Personnel Committee.
GENERAL MANAGER - VACATION REQUEST
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that the General Manager be authorized to
take four days vacation, from June 10 through June 13, 1980.
ASSOCIATION OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICT'S MONTHLY MEETING
LLOYD'S RESTAURANT, JUDGE ROBERT DRAKE, GUEST SPEAKER, JUNE 16, 1980
was announced.
WARRANTS
General 5880-5928 - $362,000.62 Payroll 4160-4193 - $12,860.01
Total $374,860.63
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the warrants be approved as presented.
DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES
The following fees and expenses were reported:
Disch, $200; Lightfoot $395.31; Stoops, $225.50; Kelvington $392.28
Johnson $175.10
M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that the Director's fees and expenses be
approved as presented.
EMPLOYEE GROUP LIFE INSURANCE
The Auditor indicated that he had been informed that Pacific Guardian
Insurance Company would require at least 75% employee participation
in their insurance plan. He reviewed a proposal from Traveler's In-
surance Company and indicated to the Board that they also required
a minimum number of employees to participate in the plan; that the
employees would have to take a minimum of $6000 worth of insurance,
however, the rate would be less for the District and coverage for the
employee would be greater with the employee cost remaining the same.
The policy will be effective June 1, 1980.
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After discussing the insurance plan, it was
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the Board accept the Traveler's group
life insurance plan, as recommended by the Auditor.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson
NOES: Director Disch
ABSENT: None
Director Disch indicated he had voted "no" because he felt the insurance
coverage should be a part of the negotiations.
JOINT POWERS AMENDMENT
A discussion was held relative to a letter received from Margaret
Chandler, President of the City of San Bernardino Water Commission.
Mrs. Chandler requested the District to furnish computer printouts
from August 1979 to the present showing the number of residential and
commercial accounts that are connected to the District's sewer collection
system. The record would also include the amount of water used and the
number of units involved in all District commercial accounts. The
letter also stated that any expenses involved would be borne by the
City of San Bernardino Water Department. After discussing the letter
it was
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that staff provide the info'Dmation in full,
as requested in Mrs. Chandler's letter, dated June 5, 1980; that a
report be made at the next Board Meeting regarding the numbers; that
the letter be sent out immediately and that the City will pay the
expenses of obtaining the information.
AMERICAN BRIDGE, TIME EXTENSION RE CONTRACT AT PLANT 108
Engineer Dahlke indicated American Bridge, contractor for construction
of Plant 108, had requested a time extension on their contract. He in-
dicated there is a problem with the starting date due to the fact that
generally the starting date is the date the contract is signed by the
District, however, there had been a problem with the contractor self-
insuring the "all risk" portion of the insurance. Therefore, the work
was started before the contract was fully executed. There was also
some question as to the time the subcontractor had taken to finish his
job. After discussing the matter, Mr. Dahlke recommended that a four
day extension be granted to American Bridge, with their deadline date
for finishing the project being July 6, 1980.
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that an extension of 4 (four) days be granted
to American Bridge for construction of Plant 108.
Director Lightfoot disagreed with the motion in that he felt that unless
there is an immediate need for use of the tank then why is the District
pushing the contractor. He felt they should be given at least 35 days
and was sympathetic to their request.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive session was called at 8:16 p.m. upon motion of Director
Stoops and seconded by Director Lightfoot to discuss personnel matters.
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
The regular meeting was resumed at 8:44 p.m. upon motion of Director
Disch and seconded by Director Stoops.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 1980
The financial statement for May 1980 was discussed by the Board and
the Auditor. There was also a discussion on the water line that will
be installed from the new well in East Highlands into the present
District system. It was determined this cannot be accomplished until
the production of Well 125 has been determined. Information only.
TOUR OF THE DISTRICT
The General Manager indicated he would take the Directors on a tour
of the District July 12, 1980.
DISTRICT SOCIAL EVENT
Director Lightfoot indicated he would like to get some suggestions
for a night social event for all employees and their families, such
as a night at Disneyland. The possibility of a bus being provided
for transportation was also discussed. The matter will be pursued
further.
1980-81 BUDGET
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the 1980 preliminary budget be post-
poned until the 1st meeting in July, due to personnel meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:00
p.m.
Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary
Dennis L. Johnson, President
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