HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 05/26/1981 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING MAY 26, 1981
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Director Philip
A. Disch. He also led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Philip A. Disch, Glenn R. Lightfoot, Harold
V. Kelvington
ABSENT: Dennis L. Johnson, Gerald W. Stoops
CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel
STAFF: Edward C. Jakowczyk, General Manager; Bonnie R.
Eastwood, Larry W. Rowe, Assistant General Manager
GUESTS: John Lightburn
ACTING PRESIDENT
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Kelvington) that Director Philip A. Disch be
authorized to act as Acting-President in the absence of Dennis L.
John son.
MINUTES
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Kelvington) that the Minutes of May 11, 1981
be approved as submitted.
ASSOCIATION NEGOTIATIONS
Mr. John Lightburn was present to review the Association's negotiations
with the Board.
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Kelvington) that the Board go into closed session
to discuss personnel matters at 7:02 p.m.
BOARD RESUMES REGULAR MEETING AT 8:10 P.M.
ACWA INFORMATION RELATIVE TO ELECTRIC RATEMAKING AND ITS IMPACT ON
PUMPING AND WATER SUPPLY AGENCIES IN CALIFORNIA was presented to
the Board by the General Manager for their information and review.
ACWA CONFERENCE~ ANAHEIM~ MAY 13-15, 1981
Director Lightfoot gave a report on his attendance at the ACWA
Conference in Anaheim. He reported on a discussion held re hydro-
electric plants. The Secretary reported on the presented re conflict
of interest codes, insurance and workm&n's compensation.
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STEP INCREASES, DIANE PERRY AND MARY DESCARO
The Personnel Committee and the General Manager recommended the
following step increases:
Diane Perry from 23C to 23D $4.86/hr-$846/month, effective June
4, 1981
Mary Descaro from 23B to 23C $4.66/hr-$810/month, effective June 17, 1981
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Kelvington) that the step increases be approved
as recommended.
SECURITY PACIFIC LEASE AGREEMENT PROPOSAL
The General Manager presented the Board with a copy of Security
Pacific Bank's lease proposal for their review and comment. The
terms were discussed and reviewed in detail by the Board. The
proposal is for $1,800,000.00, at an interest rate of 11.5% for
seven years. The payments would be 14 equal consecutive semi-annual
payments, each in arrears,at $105.93 per $1,000 of equipment cost.
A commitment fee of $36,000 is required. A lease agreement and
resolution will be required to consumate the agreement. It was
determined that Attorney Farrell would review the lease agreement
prior to its being executed.
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Kelv~ngton) that staff be instructed to~inform
Security Pacific Bank that the proposed lease agreement is acceptable
to the Board; that the lease agreement be reviewed by legal counsel
for approval; the proposed lease agreement is to be executed by the
General Manager.
CITY CREEK HYDRO PROJECT
Engineer Rowe reviewed with the Board the proposed hydro electric
project at City Creek. He indicated that the independent consultants
had been contacted relative to preparation of an archeological and
environmental survey and the men are ready to perform the studies.
He also stated that California Edison has agreed to help in various
ways with the project. It appears the documents should be ready
for filing in July with FERC. A report will be made as the work
progresses.
DIRECTOR DENNIS JOHNSON ARRIVED AT 8:35 P.M.
ACTING PRESIDENT DISCH TURNED THE MEETING OVER TO PRESIDENT JOHNSON
RESOLUTION 1981.30 - INITIATING ANNEXATION - RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION
BY GOVERNING BOARD OF PUBLIC ENTITY, ANNEXATION 1981-2, SHORE BUILDERs,
7722 & 7722A LANKERSHEIM, HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for
approval.
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1981.30 be approved as
submitted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Stoops
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RESOLUTION 1981.31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 180, ANNEXATION 1981-2 REGARDING
DISTRIBUTION OF AD VALOREM TAXES was presented to the Board for
approval.
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1981.31 be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: DIRECTORS Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Stoops
RESOLUTION 1981.32 - INITIATING ANNEXATION, RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION
BY GOVERNING BOARD OF PUBLIC ENTITY~ ANNEXATION 1981-3. WILMER E.
HARTMAN, 8158 TIPPECANOE, S.B. was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1981.32 be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Stoops
RESOLUTION 1981.33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 180, ANNEXATION 1981-3 REGARDINC
DISTRIBUTION OF AD VALOREM TAXES was presented to the Board for
approval.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Stoops
RESOLUTION 1981.34 - INITIATING ANNEXATION, RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION
BY GOVERNING BOARD OF PUBLIC ENTITY, ANNEXATION 1981-4, WILLIAM E.
& CECELIA L. NICELY, 24960 E. 6TH STREET, SAN BERNARDINO was presented
to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1981.34 be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Stoops,
RESOLUTION 1981.35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 180, ANNEXATION 1981-4,
REGARDING AD VALOREM TAXES was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1981.35 be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Lightfoot, Kelvington, Johnson
NOES: None
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RESOLUTION 1981.36 - INITIATING ANNEXATION, RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION
BY GOVERNING BOARD OF PUBLIC ENTITY, ANNEXATION %981-5, DEVELOPMENT
CAPITAL CORP. NORTON TRIANGLE, TIPPECANOE, PARCEL 279-141-58, POR.
LOT 45, TRACT 2439, was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1981.36 be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Stoops
RESOLUTION 1981.37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 180, ANNEXATION 1981-5,
REGARDING DISTRIBUTION OF AD VALOREM TAXES was presented to the
Board for approval.
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1981.37 be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Stoops
RESOLUTION 1981.38 - AUTHORIZING GRANT OF LIEN, ROBERT S. AND ELEANOR
PEACH 2404 E. WILLOW DRIVEr S.B. SEWER EXTENSION was presented to
the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1981.38 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Disch, Lightfoot, Kelvington, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Stoops
RESOLUTION 1981.39 INITIATING ANNEXATION, RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION
BY GOVERNING BOARD OF PUBLIC ENTITY, ANNEXATION 1980-3, EASTVALE
CO., INC. & ROBERT H. WIERENGA~ POR. SEC 34.T1N, R3W, S/HIGHLAND,
W/CHURCH~ E. HIGHLANDS, was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1981.39 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Di$ch, Lightfoot, Kelvington, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Stoops
RESOLUTION 1981.40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 180, ANNEXATION 1980-3,
EASTVALE CO.~ INC. was presented to the Board for approval.
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M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1981.40 be approved as
submitted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Stoops
REQUEST FOR WATER AND SE~R SERVICE, CARDINAL POINT, EASTVALE CO.,
INC. S/HIGHLAND, W/CHURCH, EAST HIGHLANDS
A letter was presented to the Board from EastVale Company relative
to a proposal requesting the Board to grant them a lien in lieu of
funds for water and sewer service until such time as they would need
the service. This would allow them to complete the requirements
for the County. After discussing the matter it was determined the
matter would be referred to legal counsel.
M/S/C (Kelvington-Disch) that the request from East Vale Co. be
referred to legal counsel for review.
DIRECTOR STOOPS ARRIVED AT THE MEETING AT 8:44 P.M.
Director Stoops abstained from the vote.
PRESIDENT JOHNSON LEFT THE MEETING AT 8:45 P.M.
Director Stoops assumed the chair as Acting President in the absence
of President Johnson upon motion by Director Kelvington, seconded
by Director Lightfoot. The motion carried unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC SEWERS WITHIN TRACT 10539
Larry Rowe reviewed the matter of the District accepting sewers on
private property; i.e. condominiums at Sterling & Baseline. Mr. Rowe
indicated he would at this time recommend that the District accept
the public sewers, however, the acceptance would include a 20 foot
easement, access to the property, no buildings to be built on the
easements and separate water meters for domestic and irrigation
water. A letter has been prepared for their signatures outlining
the requirements of the District. Mr. Rowe stressed that the District
should not put themselves in the position of accepting sewers on
private property again, that they should be in public right-of way.
RIVERSIDE WATER EXPORT MATTER
Mr. Rowe reported on his discussions with Attorney Denslow Green
re the exporting of water to the City of Riverside. He indicated
he had sent additional information and asked several questions of
Attorney Green and was at this point awaiting a response. Information
only.
GENERAL MANAGER REQUEST FOR ONE DAY VACATION~ JUNE 1, 1981
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that the General Manager's request for
one day vacation on June 1, 1981 be granted.
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DISTRICT WAREHOUSE RELOCATION
The General Manager reviewed with the Board his proposal to move
the existing warehouse to the new metal building. He had received
a bid for completing the work fro'~ Menefee Construction in the amount
of $13,200. A list of the work needed to be completed in order to
complete the project was itemized and a copy of which was provided
to the Board.
M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that staff be authorized to spend $13,200
for conversion of the warehouse to the metal building.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY WATER
The General Manager indicated the agreement for temporary water needs
to be prepared for this year. He also stated that he is going to
meet with Mr. Charles Stuart of Southern California Water Company
to review the agreement as well as reaffirm the fact that whenever
the District is in need of the water being furnished to Southern
California Water Company, their supply will be discontinued until
the District no longer is in need of it.
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that staff be authorized to proceed with
extending the agreement with Southern California Water Company for
furnishing temporary water during 1981; legal counsel will prepare
the agreement.
CWRA MEETING~ JUNE 19, 1981, SACRAMENTO, CALIF. BOARD MEETING.
Copy to Board, information only.
CANDIDATE STATEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER ELECTION
M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that the District will not stand the
cost of the candidate's statement for the November election.
WARRANTS
Payroll 5600-5697 $13,241.23 General 7705-7734 $164,429.12 Total $177,670.35
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that the warrants be approved as submitted.
LOCK OFF PROCEDURES
Questions were directed to the General Manager relative to lock off
procedures currently being used by the District. After discussion
it was determined the procedures would be reviewed with optional
procedures being considered to strengthen public relations.
NORTH FORK WATER COMPANY REQUEST FOR THE DISTRICT TO ACT AS AGENT
A proposal had been submitted to the District relative to the District
acting as an agent for North Fork Water Company and Bear Valley Mutual
Water Company. The District in their desire to cooperate in any
way they can with North Fork Water Company and Bear Valley Water
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Company would like to accommodate them, however, there is a question
as to the District being able to legally act as agent. Attorney
Farrell indicated he did not feel the District should go on record
as an agent for the two companies.
M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that staff be instructed to write to
the North Fork Water Company and Bear Valley Mutual Water Company
indicating the matter was discussed by the District Board of Directors
and they are not at this time willing to act as an agent, however,
the Board will extend their help and cooperation.
FINANCING SPECIAL DISTRICTS, JUNE 12, 1981, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that the General Manager, or anyone
designated by the General Manager, be authorized to attend the
Financing Special District seminar in San Diego on June 12, 1981.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS, ROUTE 330 CROSSING
The Assistant General Manager requested authorization to call for
bids for crossing Route 330 on June 22, 1981, for extension of the
District's water facilities.
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that staff be authorized to call for bids
on June 19, 1981 with an award being made on June 22, 1981.
SEWER SERVICE CHARGE - TED ELSINGA
The General Manager indicated to the Board that by virtue of Ordinance
317 he felt it unwise to change the costs for sewer service for Mr.
Elsinga at this time since it could result in retroactive changes.
Therefore, it was recormnended that no changes be made at this time
however, Ordinance 317 would be looked at relative to making it more
equitable for property owners east of City Creek.
ASSEMBLY BILL 1153, 854,1113 & 1192
Director Disch suggested that Assembly Bills 1153, 854, 1113 and
1192 could be detrimental to the District, therefore, the Board should
go on record as being opposed to them.
M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that staff be authorized to prepare a
letter to be signed by President Johnson opposing Assembly Bills
1153, 854,1113 and 1192.
SPECIAL DISTRICT BY-LAWS
It was mentioned that the by-laws for Special Districts Association
may be discussed at the next Special District's meeting, therefore,
they should be reviewed as to any changes the Board would like to
see incorporated.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at 9:55 p.m. the mae.ting was ~dj,ourned
to June 5, 1981 at 5:00 p.m.
Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary Dennis L. Johnson, President
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