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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 09/28/1981 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 1981 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Dennis L.Johnson. He also led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Dennis L.Johnson, President; Gerald W.Stoops~ Vice- President; Directors Philip A.Disch, Glenn R.Lightfoot, Harold V. Kelvington ABSENT: None CONSULTANTS:None STAFF: Edward C. Uakowczyk, General Manager; Larry W.Rowe, Assistant General Manager/Engineer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary; Lawrence Nutcher, Auditor-Treasurer; Sandy Shepherd, Engineering Secretary GUESTS: None MINUTES M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the Minutes of September 14, 1981 be approved as submitted. MENTONE DAM The General Manager and Assistant General Manager reviewed the meeting held in Sacr~ento with the State Water Conm~ission ~egarding the Mentone Da~n. The meeting was held September 17, 1981. Several entities from the San Bernardino area spoke at the Hearing, at which time various reasons were given for not supporting the Mentone Dam. The Corps was instructed to meet as soon as possible with the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to discuss the matter further. Mr. Robie of the State Water Resources Department i~dicated the Mentone Dam, as a part of the Santa Ana ~11 River Project, has never been acceptable to his Depar~aent. The Con~ission stated that the Phase II Study of the project be continued with the condition the Mentone Dam be included only after careful review and determination that each of the concerns expressed at the hearing by the San Bernardino Valley Group be resolved to each of their satisfaction. A meeting was held September 22, 1981 with the Board of Supervisors and the Corps, along with the San Bernardino Valley Group. It was determined a task force would be formed with the participants from the San Bernardino Valley included as members of the task force for further study of the proposed Mentone Dam. It appeared that the San Bernardino County Flood Control Board had indicated to the Corps that the people ~n the San Bernardino area were in favor of the proposed Dam. Engineer Rowe suggested after the varieus studies, which will be requested by the San Bernardino group, that the technical aspects and costs will possibly be the determining factor in whether or not the Dam is constructed. A pre-meeting of the Blue Ribbon Committee will be set up for a discussion - 1- 9/28/81 prior to the next meeting set for the meeting with the Board of Supervisors and Corp. MARY DESCARO,METERREADER The General Manager recormnended Mary Descaro as the District's Meter Reader. There would be no increase in salary or change in range. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Mary Descaro be approved as the District's Meter Reader. SECRETARIAT CONFERENCE The General Manager recommended that Sandy Shepherd be authorized to attend the Secretariat Conference in Sacramento, October 1-2, 1981. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that Sandy Shepherd be authorized to attend the Secretariate Conference. JACKETS FOR OFFICE EMPLOYEES The General Manager indicated that Baseline Laundry had proposed having the office employees wear a standard dress jacket. The matter was discussed by the Board. It was determined if the employees choose to wear the dress jacket, the Board would so approve. M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the Board approve in concept, the use of a dress jacket for office employees; that the employees be polled as to their choice. WELL 125 Engineer Rowe reported on Well 125. He indicated Well 125 should be in operation around the end of October. He also stated that San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District would be spreading approximately 3,000 acre feet of water in the spreading grounds. Information only. PAVING OF HIGHLAND AVENUE, WEST OF CITY CREEK A question arose regarding the condition of the road west of City Creek on Highland Avenue. Engineer Rowe indicated it is the City's responsi- bility to pave the street, however, to date it has not been completed. After discussion it was determined City Officials be notified. M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Councilwoman Botts be informed by letter, as well as the Mayor, that the City is responsible for paving the portion of the street on Highland Avenue, West of City Creek. PSA MEETING It was stated that the Public Safety Authority now has signed a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of San Bernardino. The agreement provides for PSA to handle its own financial affairs. Up until this time the City has invested the funds. Information only. 9/28/81 HIGHLAND CHAMBER OF COMiMERCE Membership with the Highland Chamber of Commerce was discussed at a cost of $50 per year. It was determined it would be beneficial for the District to belong to the Chamber. M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that the District apply for membership with the Highland Chamber of Commerce because of the high interest in the Highland area and in support of the Chamber in renewing their Chamber. SPECIAL DISTRICT BY-LAWS Copies of the Association of San Bernardino County Special Districts pro- posed by-laws were made available to the Board. M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that Director Stoops be authorized to review the by-laws and bring a reco~endation back to the Board. ACWA 1981 FALL WORKSHOP CONFEFgNCE, MONTEREY, NOVEMBER 18-20, 1981 M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that any Director, the General Manager, or staff member designated by the General Manager, be authorized to attend the ACWA Conference, November 18-20, 1981. W-EATHER MODIFICATION Engineer Rowe discussed the possibilities of a weather modification program with the Board. He indicated he had met with a representative of the Gold Mine Ski Area who was very interested in the project. Another meeting is scheduled this week with a representative from Snow Summit. He has also met with a gentleman from Southern California Edison Company in Rosemead concerning the project. He stated the weather modification program can be another effective water resource tool. The Board indi- cated he should proceed in developing the project. SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION HOSTING SENATOR AYALA Mr. Frank Cooney had suggested to the General Manager that the Special District Association host a meeting with Senator Ayala as the guest speaker. It was felt this would be in the best interest of the Special Districts, rather than a meeting with other entities. Staff will follow up on the suggestion. ACWA - WILD RIVER MATTER The General Manager indicated a letter had been sent to ACWA requesting additional information relative to the Wild River matter prior to sending funds for assistance with legal expenses. At this time the information had not been received. Information only. JULY REVENUE AND EXPENSES The July revenue and expense sheet was discussed by the Board. No action, information only. STORAGE FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL It was noted that William Hiltgen, General Manager for the Conservation 9/28/81 District, had been contacted by the Sheriff's Department relative to their storing hazardous materials in bunkers left by Lockheed Corporation. It was strongly urged that this action be opposed, due to the possibility of its contaminating the underground water storage basin. It was re- com~nended that staff send a letter to all entities concerned with this matter. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that the Board go on record as being opposed to storage of any chemicals or hazardous materials underground in the area of the spreading grounds. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Kelvington, Lightfoot,Stoops, Disch NOES: None ABSENT: None UPDATE ON PICTURES OF PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER It was determined the President and General Manager have their pictures taken and properly framed. WEATHER MODIFICATION SEMINAR, RENO, NEVADA, OCTOBER 5,6,7, 1981 M/S/C (Disch-Kelvington) that Larry Rowe, District Engineer, be authorized to attend the Weather Modification Seminar in Reno, October 5,6,7, 1981. COLUMBUS DAY The Board was reminded that the next Board Meeting falls on a holiday, October 12, 1981, therefore, the Board Meeting will be held the follow- w ing Tuesday, October 13, 1981. ADJOURMENT The~being no further business, the Board Meeting was adjourned at 8:41/,,P'm' Bonnie R. Eastwood Secretary Dennis L. Johnson President 9/28/81