The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 11/10/1980 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1980 MINUTES The meeting was called to order by President Dennis L. Johnson at 7:00 p.m. He also led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Dennis L. Johnson, President; Gerald W. Stoops, Vice- President; Directors Philip A. Disch, Glenn Lightfoot, Harold V. Kelvington ABSENT: None CONSULTANTS: Attorney Robert J. Farrell; Consulting Engineer John Dahlke STAFF: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Edward Jakowczyk, Auditor Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary MINUTES M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the Minutes of October 27, 1980 be approved. INTERNAL CONTROL LETTER Director Lightfoot reported on a Finance Committee meeting re the Internal Control Letter submitted by Eadie & Payne. He indicated that many of the items in the letter were being implemented at this time, with two key areas being worked on now. It was determined that the General Manager will initial all purchase orders prior to payment. A review of the Internal Control Letter will be made in six months. WATER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT A discussion was held relative to the feasibility of a District small hydro system. Well 125 was discussed regarding the progress of the drilling. The General Manager had a rock sample from the well site which he discussed with the Board. It appears the well drilling i-s~about finished. The well is down to about 650 feet at the present. The General Manager indicated the well will be drilled to 711 feet. The water at Plant 108 was also discussed, it appears there is no longer a problem with the water. WATER PRODUCTION ASSESSMENT Correspondence had been received from Louis Fletcher at SBVMWD re the Water Production Assessment meeting to be held November 17, 1980 at 1 a.m. At that time the assessment will be discussed, since they are ~roposing a draft bill. It was indicated the draft will not be given a number, but presented in draft form. Various changes in the bill were discussed. Director Disch indicated he felt the -1- 11/10/80 farmers should not be eliminated from the assessment completely. He will pursue the matter further. The General Manager reviewed a plan with the Board that would tie the District's Plants 11 & 12 into Riverside's water system for a civil defense type of tie-in. Riverside would pay Valley District for replacement water, and the Water Conservation District for spreading and the rest of the payment would go to East San Bernardino County Water District. RESOLUTION 1980.53 - AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT OF 1957 BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Resolution 1980.53 be adopted; that the President and Secretary be authorized to sign and deliver the Agreement to the City of San Bernardino this week. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: None LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ANNEXATION PROPOSAL The General Manager presented the Board with two maps indicating annexations the City has completed. A discussion was held regarding the proposed annexation of the East San Bernardino, Highland area. A meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 12th at San Gorgonio High School by the LAFC to determine whether or not they will annexation certains areas proposed by LAFC to straighten up boundary lines. It was stated that the Directors shall all attend if possible. CALL FOR BIDS - WATER MAIN INSTALLATION WITHIN TRACT 10274 ON NOVEMBER 24, 1980 was recommended by the General Manager. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that bids be called for water main installation within Tract 10274 on November 24, 1980. CALL FOR BIDS - SEWER SERVICE INSTALLATION IN HOLLY CIRCLE DRIVE, NOVEMBER 24, 1980was requested by the General Manager. M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that bids be called for sewer service installation in Holly Circle Drive on November 24, 1980. CALL FOR BIDS - SEWER SERVICE INSTALLATION IN SUNNYSIDE AREA was requested by the General Manager. M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that bids be called for sewer service installation in the Sunnyside area on November 24, 1980. SEMINAR - ENERGY & WATER IN THE 80'S, NOVEMBER 19, 1980, IRVINE Information was presented to the Board from Boyle Engineering re a seminar on energy and water in the 80's on November 19, 1980. M/S/C (Kelvington-Disch) that any Director or the General Manager be authorized to attend the energy and water seminar. --2-- 11/10/80 SPECIAL DISTRICT MONTHLY MEETING~ APPLE VALLEY INN, JACK HARRIS, GUEST SPEAKER, NOVEMBER 17, 1980 vms announced. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that any Director, the General Manager, or employee designated by the General M~nager be authorized to attend the Special District Meeting on November 17, 1980. CORRESPONDENCE AND PRESS RELEASE FROM ACWA RE CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO~ DECEMBER 3-5, 1980. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that a press release be presented to the Sun for publication re the ACWA Conference, December 3-5, 1980. COMPUTER TERMINAL The General Manager requested purchase of a computer terminal to be used for records management in the amount of $1,810. This would include the terminal, hookup to computer and a table for the terminal. M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that staff be authorized to purchase the additional computer terminal, table and pay hookup charge. IBM SYSTEM III, MODEL 6, COMPUTER The General Manager indicated that bids had been called for sale of the District's IBM System III, Model 6 computer. No bids had been received. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the staff be authorized to dispose of the obsolete computer; that local edcuational institutions be contacted to see if they may be interested in the computer. SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT Correspondence had been received from San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District relative to the appointment of Robert J. Asay, as a Director, to fill a vacancy in their Division 6. Information only. CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION DUES $1000 M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that the 1980-81 dues assessment in the amount of $1000, be paid to Caifornia Special District Association. WARRANTS General 6653-6775 $272,904.25 Payroll 4605-4637 $13,131.14 Total $286,035.39 M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the warrants be approved as submitted. DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES The following fees and expenses were reported: Disch $150; Lightfoot $100; Stoops $150; Kelvington $150; Johnson $150 M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that the Director's fees and expenses be approved as submitted. -3- 11/10/80 DISTRICT EMPLOYEES RECOGNITION DINNER The District's employees recognition dinner will be held December 6, 1980. M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that $300 be authorized for expenditures for the employees recognition dinner. Director Disch voted "no". RESOLUTION 1980.54 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION, WATER MAIN EXTENSION WITHIN CHURCH STREET FROM TRACT 10102-1, NORTH TO HIGHLAND AVENUE AND WEST ON HIGHLAND AVENUE TO TRACT 10195, MEYER CONSTRUCTORS was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Stoops) that Resolution 1980.54 be approved as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: None AUTHORIZATION REOUESTED FOR REPLACEMENT OF WATER MAIN WITHIN DOGWOOD A~ENUE AND FOOTH%LL DRIVE, 35TH STREET TO ELMWOOD ROAD M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that authorization be made for District crews to replace a water main within Dogwood Avenue and Foothill Drive, 35th Street to Elmwood Road. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: None FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR OCTOBER were reviewed by the Board, as submitted by the Auditor. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY No progress reported at this time. T~LEMETERING The General Manager reported he had worked on the telephone circuitry and indicated there are plans to have the board for the telemeter system in the Engineering Supervisor's office. VEHICLE WASHING SCHEDULE The General Manager reported all District vehicles will be washed and waxed on a regular monthly schedule according to vehicle number. Information only. DIRECTOR STOOPS RETIREMENT FROM TEACHING Director Stoops indicated he will retire from his teaching position 11/10/80 -5- on January 31, 1981. Information only. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:04 Dennis L. Johnson, President