HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 07/14/1980 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING JULY 14, 1980
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by President Dennis Johnson.
He also led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Dennis L. Johnson, President; Gerald W. Stoops,
Vice-President; Directors Philip A. Disch, Glenn
Lightfoot
ABSENT: Director Harold Kelvington
CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel; John Dahlke,
Consulting Engineer
STAFF: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Edward Jakowczyk,
Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary
GUESTS: A1 Rego and guest; Norm Hixon and an associate
from Montgomery Engineering Assoc.
MINUTES
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the Minutes of June 23, 1980 be
approved as submitted.
ALFRED REGO, 27196 BASELINE, SEWER CHARGES AT LAUNDROMAT
Mr. Rego was present and presented the Board with a letter he
had acquired from the City of San Bernardino which specified
their new sewer rate which is in compliance with federal and
state laws requiring allocation of costs to residential and
commercial users on the basis of relative use of sewer facilities.
Mr. Rego asked when the District would be changing their sewer
charges to comply with the federal and state laws. Mr. Rego
was informed the District is in the process of preparing an
ordinance which will comply with the City of San Bernardino's
sewer rates. It was determined that the ordinance would be
prepared establishing the District's rates within 60 days. Mr.
Rego will check back with the District at that time.
JOHN DAHLKE EXCUSED FROM MEETING
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Mr. Dahlke be excused from the
meeting due to his having another commitment at 8 p.m.
DIRECTOR KELVINGTON ARRIVES AT MEETING
PROPOSED COLLECTION AGENCY FOR DISTRICT'S DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
The Auditor indicated he had contacted the City of San Bernardino
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regarding a collection agency which they use to collect their
delinquent accounts. They indicated they had very good service
from Affiliated Credit Bureau in Ontario. The Auditor has re-
quested a proposal from Affliated Credit Bureau relative to
collecting delinquent accounts for the District. A report will
be made as soon as this proposal is received.
EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE LITIGATION AND
PERSONNEL MATTERS.
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the Board go into executive
session to discuss possible litigation and personnel matters
at 7:20 p.m.
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the Board go back into regular
session at 9:20 p.m.
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the Southern California Water
Co. committee be authorized to arrange a meeting with the mayor
and two councilmen to discuss the possibility of the City
purchasing the DelMann Heights Water Co.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson
NOES: Director Disch
ABSENT: None
AWWA CONFERENCE REPORT
Directors Disch and Lightfoot will report on their attendance
at the A~A Conference in Atlanta at the July 28th Board Meeting.
STEP INCREASES
Gabino Becerra from 30G $7.30/1271 mon. to 30H $7.65/1330/mon.
Michael Reardon from 27C $5.36/932/mon. to 27D $5.60/975/mon.
A1 Valenzuela from 29E $6.39/llll/mon. to 29F $6.67/l161/mon.
Sandra Shepherd from 26B $4.92/855/mon. to 26C $5o14/894/mon.
All step increases effective July 14, 1980.
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that tile step increases be approved
as recommended.
NORTH FORK DITCH
The Board reviewed a written opinion prepared by Attorney Farrell
relative to the District sharing in the cost of the construction
of a pipeline to be installed in the North Fork ditch, with
the possibility that in the future the District might take title
to the line and use it as a pressure line. Attorney Farrell
stated in his letter that the District would not be in a position
legally to share in the cost of the proposed construction
contemplated at this time, and that to do so would constitute
a gift of public funds, therefore, the District should not
participate in the construction of the pipeline in the North
Fork ditch.
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DISTRICT INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR 1980
The Auditor presented the Board with information submitted from
George E. Wilson Insurance Services, Inc. and Morgan and Franz
Insurance Companies relative to the District's insurance program
for 1980. After reviewing the bids submitted, it was
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the Board accept the proposal
submitted by George E. Wilson Insurance Company in the amount
of $24,053.
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the Auditor be instructed to
submit insurance proposals for next year by the end of January
1981.
DISTRICT GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROPOSAL
The Auditor indicated that due to the number of employees that
signed up for the group life insurance program, Travelers
Insurance Co. has informed him the rate will cost slightly more
than they had originally indicated. The cost will be .75¢ per
thousand for the employee. With an additional cost to the
District of $34.56. After discussing the matter, it was
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Kelvington) that the Auditor be authorized
to proceed with consummating the agreement with Travelers
Insurance Co.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson
NOES: Director Disch
ABSENT: None
Director Disch indicated he had voted no because he felt this
item should be negotiated.
DISTRICT SUMMER SOCIAL
A list of ideas was submitted to the Board for their review
regarding a District Summer Social. After discussing the matter
it was determined an employee committee would be selected to
make arrangements for the social.
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that the employees be authorized
to make arrangements for a company picnic with the Board
furnishing the meat for the picnic.
BOB MINER, 2626 PACIFIC STREET, DEFERENCE AGREEMENT
The General Manager indicated that Bob Miner had previously
been granted a deference agreement for one acre on a 3.45 acre
parcel. Mr. Miner was now requesting the deference agreement
be amended to allow him to put a sprinkling system on the
remaining 2.45 acres to grow grass. After discussing the
matter it was determined that according to the deference
agreement if any building was erected on the property, he would
then have to pay the full charges for water service.
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M/S/C (Kelvington-Stoops) that Mr. Miner be authorized to
irrigate the remaining 2.45 acres with no additional fees.
ADJUSTMENT OF FIRE HYDRANT METER DEPOSIT
The General Manager requested authorization to decrease the
$100 fire hydrant meter deposit to $95. This change will enable
the charge to be entered into the computer for more effective
billing.
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Kelvington) that the fire hydrant meter
deposit be $95, rather than $100.
PROPOSED 1980-81 BUDGET
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the proposed budget be reviewed
in detail by the Directors; that a decision be made at the July
28th Board Meeting.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS MEETING, HOLIDAY INN, VICTORVILLE, JULY 21,
Guest Speaker, Philip Wyman, 34t~'District Assemblyman. Information
Only.
AUTHORIZATION FOR AI~NUAL AUDIT
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Stoops) that Eadie & Payne, Certified Public
Accountants, be authorized to conduct the District's annual
audit.
RESOLUTION 1980.36, NOTICE OF COMPLETION, INSTALLATION OF WATER
MAINS AND APPURTENANCES, TRACT 7519, MEYER CONSTRUCTORS, S/E
CORNER OF CYPRESS AND CENTRAL AVENUES, HIGHLAND was presented
to the Board for their approval.
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1980.36 be approved
as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
WARRANTS
General 6017-6129 $384,396.91 Payroll 4228-4261 $13,450.25
Total $397,847.16
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the warrants be approved as
presented.
DIRECTORS FEES AND EXPENSES
The following fees and expenses were reported:
Disch $347.40; Lightfoot $319.60; Kelvington $150; Johnson $100;
Stoops 87.60
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M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that the Directors fees and expenses
be approved as presented.
CSDA 12TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE & DISTRICT BOARD SECRETARIAT SEMINAR,
SEPTEMBER 11, 12, 13, 1980 - SAN DIEGO --~
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that the Directors, General Manager,
or employee designated by the General Manager be authorized
to attend the CSDA Conference; that the Secretary be authorized
to attend the Secretariat Seminar.
CWRA WATER, LABOR & ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS LUNCHEON, HOTEL DEL
CORONADO, CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, AUGUST 8, 1980
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that the Directors, General Manager,
or employee designated by the General Manager be authorized
to attend the CWRA Meeting.
COMPLETION OF WATER MAIN INSTALLATION, WEAVER STREET, WATER
STREET AND SANTA ANA CANYON ROAD, PHASE II, WATER STREET 1300'
WEST OF WEAVER STREET AND CRAM ROAD, WATER STREET TO SANTA ANA
CANYON ROAD has been achieved by District crews. The General
Manager recon~nended the Board accept this work.
M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that the Board accept completion
of water installation work on Weaver Street, Water, Santa Ana
Canyon Road and Cram Road as recommended by the General Manager.
PETITION REGARDING DRY BRUSH AROUND PLANT 37, STERLING AND FOOTHILL "'
BLVD. was reviewed by the Board. The General Manager indicated
the problem had been taken care of and there is no longer a
problem. Information only.
NOTICE OF FORCE SALE, TRACT 10274
The General Manager indicated he had received notice of a force
sale on Tract 10274. Since sewer lines are being layed in this
tract, the notice was given to Attorney Farrell for his review
and opinion on the matter. No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
10:15 p.m.
President -~-
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