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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 08/10/1981 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 10, 1981 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice-President Stoops. He also led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Gerald W. Stoops, Vice-President; Directors Philip A. Disch, Harold V. Kelvington ABSENT: Directors Dennis L. Johnson, Glenn R. Lightfoot CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrell STAFF: Edward C. Jakowczyk, General Manager; Larry W. Rowe, Asst. Gen. Mgr/Engineer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary GUESTS: Arnold Stubblefield CHAIRMAN PRO-TEM M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) in the absence of President Dennis L. Johnson, that Vice-President Gerald W. Stoops be appointed chairman pro-tem for this meeting. MINUTES M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that the Minutes of July 27, 1981 be approved as submitted. RESOLUTION 1981.53 NOTICE OF COMPLETION, WATER MAIN INSTALLATION WITHIN TRACT 10358,i, PACIFIC & BOULDER, MERLIN JOHNSON, CONTRACTOR was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Disch-Kelvingon) that Resolution 1981.53 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Directors Johnson, Lightfoot RESOLUTION 1981.54 NOTICE OF COMPLETION, SEWER 'RELOCATION ON PALM AVENUE, NEAR NORWOOD STREET, CONTRACTOR VALLEY ENGINEERING was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that Resolution 1981.54 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Director Disch, Kelvington, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Directors Lightfoot, Johnson 8/10/8 RESOLUTION 1981.55 ~ NOTICE OF COMPLETION, PALM AVENUE BY-PASS, MEYERS CONSTRUCTION, CONTRACTOR was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that Resolution 1981.55 be approved by the Board as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: '-' AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Directors Johnson, Lightfoot COMPLETION OF WATER MAIN INSTALLATION WITHIN TRACT 10502, S/W CORNER PACIFIC & LAPRAIX, BY DISTRICT CREWS. It was recormmended the project be accepted by the Board. M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that completion of water main installation within Tract 10502 be approved. COMPLETION OF SEWAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM WITHIN TRACT 10502~ S/W CORNER PACIFIC & LAPRAIX, by District Crews was recommended for acceptance by staff. M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that the collection of sewage collection system within Tract 10502 be accepted. PROGRESS REPORT SUBMITTED BY JON MOSSER, COMPUTER CONSULTANT The General Manager reviewed a progress report submitted by Jori Mosser, ~he District's computer consultant. Mr. Mosser recommended the followings_ ztems: (1) that Inland Systems Engineering appears to be the best servicew bureau for handling the District's needs; (2) that the payroll system remain with the District, rather than being handled by a bank payroll service. However, he indicated that Crocker Bank has come up with a system that could work out better. He will investigate their system further. The General Manager indicated that the services with San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District will be terminated about the end of August, therefore, some action will have to be taken relative to getting on line with another service bureau. The cost for service with Inland Systems will be about the same as it was with Muni, they will in addition print our bills at no additional charge. Negotiations are to proceed with Inland Systems at this time. EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION STUDY The General Manager indicated that Mr. Lightburn had met with all District employees today and discussed a survey form to be filled out relative to their duties. The employees are to complete this form and return it by August 17th. Each supervisor will then complete a Supervisor's section relative to the employees duties, this will be turned in by August 27 to the General Manager and Assistant General Manager. Quantum Associates will pick up the completed forms on August 31st for their persual and use. RIVERSIDE EXPORT PROGRAM ~-- The General Manager indicated he had talked with Attorney Denslow Green this date. Attorney Green had indicated he would prepare an agreement 8/10/81 -2- which could be presented to the members of the Riverside Export Committee. Attorney Green indicated he would attempt to have it in the mail by Wednesday. No action taken, information only. AUDITOR-TREASURER RECRUITING The General Manager indicated that the response for hiring an auditor- treasurer had been much better than anticipated. It appears that the consultants handling the search had reduced the response to about 40 applicants. They would further reduce it to about 5. Three applicants will be presented to the Board for interview on August 24th. Information only. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE The Board had requested that Assemblyman Bill Leonard be contacted regarding his introducing legislation which would allow public agencies to solicit open market prices for their workman's compensation insurance. Mr. Skip Wilson had talked with Assemblyman Leonard about the proposal. Assemblyman Leonard indicated he felt it was a good idea and would be interested in submitting legislation to that effect. The matter will be followed up with reports being made to the Board. EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS The General Manager indicated he had submitted two options to the employees relative to supply and maintenance of uniforms. Option one indicated the District would purchase the uniforms and the employees would keep them clean and repaired. Option two indicated the District would provide the uniforms on a lease basis with the employees paying to have them cleaned and maintained. The cost would be $2.70 for 5 shirts and 3 pants. M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that staff be authorized to proceed with option II; that the employees would bear the entire cost of uniform cleaning and maintenance. RESOLUTION 1981.56 AUTHORIZATION FOR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE LEASE AND EASEMENT FOR WELL 125 AND PIPELINE ON THE SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROPERTY was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Kelvington-Disch) that Resolution 1981.56 be approved as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Directors Lightfoot, Johnson CORRESPONDENCE FROM SENATOR REUBEN AYALA RE AB 854,1113, 1153, AND 1191 was presented to the Board for their information. No action taken. CORRESPONDENCE FROM ARNOLD STUBBLEFIELD RE PERMISSION TO INSTALL 2" CONDUIT IN DISTRICT CONDUCTOR PIPE CROSSING HIGHWAY 30 A letter had been received from Arnold Stubblefield requesting permission to install a 2" PVC Schedule 80 conduit in the District's 30" conductor pipe which crosses Highway 30 in the vicinity of Mountain Shadows. It was determined Mr. Stubblefield would have to obtain an encroachment -3- 8/10/81 permit from the Department of Transportation. Engineer Rowe indicated that as far as he could tell it would not pose a problem. After a discussion on the matter, it was determined an agreement should be prepared by legal counsel for Mr. Stubblefield to execute which hold the District completely harmless; that Mr. Stubblefield would be required to pay all the legal fees. M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that staff be authorized to contact Mr. Arnold Stubblefield and inform him that the Board of Directors has no objections to his using the conduit, however, that Mr. Stubblefield would stand all legal fees for preparation of the necessary documents by the District's attorney; that Mr. Stubblefield acquire all necessary permits, legal documents as required by the state, county and local governments. ACWA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT MINI-CONFERENCE, LAQUINTA HOTEL, MARCH 5- 7, 1982 was announced to the Board. M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that any Board Member who desires to attend the conference, the General Manager, or any staff member designated by the General Manager, be authorized to attend the Mini Conference. CLAIM - STEPHANIE THOMAS, SEWER STOPPAGE CLAIM, 8044 DEL ROSA AVENUE The General Manager indicated that it appeared a house had been abandoned and moved from 8044 Del Rosa, at which time the sewer main was capped, however, the District records show no evidence that it was inspected at that time by the District; thereafter, a new house was moved into the same general location; however, it appeared that when the sewer connection was made it was connected to a remaining portion of the original lateral left in place at the time of the capping. When tying ~'~ in the plumber did not check to determine if the lateral was connected to the main, which was in fact still capped off. It was recommended the claim be submitted to the District's insurance carrier. M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that the claim for Stephanie Thomas be referred to the insurance carrier. WARRANTS P/R 8140-8223 $14,598.08 Gen. 5259-5290 $277,560.34 Total $293,158.42 M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that warrants be approved as submitted. DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES The following fees and expenses were submitted: Directors Stoops $150; Disch $150; Kelvington $150 M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that the Director's fees and expenses be approved as submitted. CONE CAMP ROAD RESIDENTS REQUEST FOR WATER SERVICE The Assistant General Manager indicated that a meeting will be held with the residents of Cone Camp Road relative to the costs for servicing the area. Information only. -4- 8/1/81 SUMMARY OF INSTALLATION OF DISTRICT WATER MAINS The Assistant General Manger indicated that the water main installation from the well head at Well 125 to the gate at Cone Camp Roard is nearly finished. Contractor, G.R. Frost will be pressure testing on Tuesday and if the pressure tests are good, he will bring the pull boxes up to grade for Edison's conduit and his portion of the project will be finished. The East Highland transmission main from Cone Camp Road to Weaver Street has only a 160 foot length of main to be pressure tested and that portion of the project will be finished by Contractor, Myers Construction. The Highland Avenue project had one bad length of pipe which had to be replaced, however, the pressure testing will be finished on Tuesday and that will finish up that portion of main. The bacteria samples will be taken on Wednesday. It appears that Plant 99 will be connected to Plant 108 by next week. Well 125 should be on line by the end of September. BOOSTER PLANT AT 9TH & STERLING As soon as the electrical connections are made at the booster Plant at Ninth Street and Sterling, the booster station will be ready for use. NEGOTIATIONS FOR CITY CREEK WATER USERS TO USE NORTH FORK WATER The General Manager indicated he had attempted to talk to Horace Hinckley re City Creek water users using North Fork water for irrigation. Horace Hinckley would be contacted again regarding negotiations and the General Manager would then report to the Board. MENTONE DAM A news release will be prepared upon President Johnson's return from vacation. DIRECTOR STOOPS APPOINTMENT TO MAC COMMITTEE Director Stoops indicated Bob Hammock's field representative had contacted him and asked if he would consider being reappointed to the MAC Cormnittee. He indicated he accepted the request. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary Dennis Lo Johnson, President -5- 8/z0/81