HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 03/30/1981 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
MARCH 30, 1981 REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by President Dennis L. Johnson at
7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: President Dennis L. Johnson; Vice-President Gerald
W. Stoops; Directors Philip A. Disch, Glenn R. Lightfoot,
Harold V. Kelvington
ABSENT: None
CONSULTANTS: None
STAFF: Edward Jakowczyk, General Manager; Larry W. Rowe, Asst.
General Manager; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary
The Board gave suggestions and recommendations to staff relative to
the direction they would like staff to pursue in managing the District
and becoming a unified, cooperative, organized and well informed District.
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Stoops) that Edward Jakowczyk be appointed as
General Manager of the East San Bernardino County Water District.
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Larry W. Rowe be appointed as Assistant
General Manager of the East San Bernardino County Water District.
The Board thanked Edward Jakowczyk for accepting the position of
General M~nager. They also expressed appreciation to Larry W. Rowe
for his work as District Engineer and acceptance of the position of
Assistant General Manager.
PRIORITY ITEMS
The General Manager and Assist. General Manager discussed the computer
program, lines of communications that would be incorporated during
and after office hours; development of effective supervisors; employee
recognition of chain of command.
A discussion was held relative to an evaluation of available District
facilities as well as the maximum use of same. It was indicated that
a review of District equipment relative to needed repair and replacement
was being pursued. A discussion ensued relative to the District engaging
in only system repair maintenance and operations rather than heavy
construction, District construction projects being less than 200
continuous feet of pipe installation. A gate valve crew was
discussed. Manpower costs relative to structure of crews and
developing increased ability to serve District constituents.
APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR-TREASURER
A discussion ensued relative to the necessity of appointing an Auditor-
Treasurer.
M/S/C (Stoops-Kelvington) that a committee comprised of President
Johnson, Director Lightfoot and the General Manager be authorized
to employ an auditor-treasurer.
EXPORTING WATER TO RIVERSIDE
The matter of exporting water to the City of Riverside was discussed
in detail by the Board and staff. It was determined that the General
Manager would contact Attorney Denslow Green and solicit his services
regarding this matter. A report will be made to the Board relative
to his conversation with Attorney Green.
COMPENSATION - HAROLD M. FONES
A request had been made that the amount due Mr. Fones upon his
resignation be made available to the Board. It was determined Mr.
Fones had earned 250 hours of vacation @ $1,417.60; two pay periods,
plus four days would be due at the end of April, for a total of
$7,832.24.
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Kelvington) that in order to clarify the compensation
due Mr. Fones, that he be paid his wages and accumulated benefits
through the end of April.
NORTH FORK SECRETARY
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Kelvington) that the General Manager be appointed
as Secretary-Treasurer of North Fork Water Company.
It was noted by the General Manager that it will take approximately
25 hours to put the North Fork financial affairs in order.
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that City Creek and North Fork Water
Companies financial matters will be handled by staff on a monthly
basis, upon recommendation of the General Manager.
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT TO CITY CREEK WATER COMPANY AND NORTH FORK
WATER COMPANY
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Larry W. Rowe will act as an engineering
consultant to City Creek Water Company and North Fork Water Company.
CHECK SIGNING PROCEDURE
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Director Stoops and Director Lightfoot
will sign District checks in the absence of President Johnson.
BROCHURE
A discussion ensued regarding publication of a brochure. It was
determined the consultant that had been working on the brochure would
be compensated for her services to date.
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that publication of a brochure be tabled until
after November.
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DISTRICT VEHICLES
A discussion ensued relative to standardizing the color of all District
vehicles, as well as having the logo and mark placed on every vehicle.
The matter will be discussed in further detail at a later meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45
Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary
DerhSis L. Johnson, President
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