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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 01/27/1997to EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing and the regularly scheduled Board Meeting of the East Valley Water District will be held on Monday, January 27, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. at 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, California. The purpose of the hearing will be to adopt proposed revisions to the East Valley Water District's Water and Sewer Ordinances. Information which has been developed by the East Valley Water District will be available at least 14 days prior to the hearing. This information will show the proposed changes to the rates and charges for water and sewer service as well as proposed changes to the District's rules and regulations for water and sewer service. Persons wishing to submit extensive testimony at the hearing are requested to submit written comments to the Board of Directors by January 20, 1997 so that the Board may adequately address the comments. r By: Robert E. artt� Board Secretary APPROVED:FEBRUARY 10, 1996 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 27, 1997 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Sturgeon. Alberta Hess led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Directors Lightfoot, Douglas, Goodin, Negrete, Sturgeon ABSENT: Director Lightfoot STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Paul Dolter, Assistant District Engineer; Alberta Hess, Auditor /Controller; Mary Wallace, Administrative Assistant. Legal Counsel: Steve Kennedy Guests: Tom Owens, Rick Conrad, Chuck Collier, Jack Glascome, Don Niemeyer, Jeanne R. Rogers, Henrietta E. Murphy APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/S /C (Douglas - Negrete) that the January 27, 1997 Agenda be approved as submitted. DIRECTOR LIGHTFOOT ARRIVED AT 5:32 P.M. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION President Sturgeon declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 5:33 p.m. Verbal comments were received from the following guests: V District customer, Rick Conrad, expressed concern about the dual meters at his residence (water meter and fire sprinkler meter) and the fact that the fire sprinkler so meter was kept in a locked on position. Mr. Conrad was advised to contact the City of Highland about this problem because this was mandated by their building code. District customer, Chuck Collier, questioned a lien placed on his property because of a tenant neglecting to pay the water bill. Mr. Collier was told that the lien had been pulled and would be held for a month with the anticipation that the unpaid balances would be resolved. District customer, Jack Glascome, stated that Reservoir #34 was being drained in the middle of the night; that the noise was disrupting; that he did not understand why this water was being wasted and the reservoir was not being used. The General Manager explained to Mr. Glascome that the condition of the reservoir was such that blasting and re- coating of both the exterior and interior was necessary before the reservoir could be put back into use. Mr. Glascome also stated that he felt the Board meetings were being held at 5:30 p.m. so that the public would not attend as that was most people's dinner time. no District customer, Don Niemeyer, expressed his opinion concerning the sewer assessment and his discontent that the EVWD fee was $3.50 more than the City of San Bernardino; that he had concerns regarding the Director's fees. There being no written or further verbal comments, the public participation section was closed. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 14, 1997 MEETING MINUTES M /S /C (Douglas- Lightfoot) that the January 14, 1997 minutes be approved as submitted. APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS The General Manager noted that the customers at 25418 Edgemont St. and 3417 Piedmont Dr. had paid their accounts and should be removed from the lien list. 2 M.S /C (Douglas- Lightfoot) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts be approved for processing with the exceptions noted by the General Manager. w RESOLUTION 1997.13 - ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF PIPELINE EASEMENT FROM PACIFIC BAY HOMES FOR TRACT #13936 -3, PARCEL 2 was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Douglas- Lightfoot) that Resolution 1997.13 be approved. RESOLUTIONS 1997.15 THRU 1997.25 - RELEASE OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS were presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Douglas- Lightfoot) that Resolutions 1997.15 thru 1997.25 be approved. RESOLUTION 1997.26 - ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF PIPELINE EASEMENT FROM PACIFIC BAY HOMES FOR TRACT #13936 -3, PARCEL 1 was presented to the Board for approval. M/S /C (Douglas- Lightfoot) that Resolution 1997.26 be approved. DISBURSEMENTS M /S /C (Douglas- Lightfoot) that the General Fund Disbursements #166523 to #166672 in the amount of $219,878.28 and Payroll Fund Disbursements #2696 to #2744 in the amount of $49,454.63 totaling $269,332.91 be approved. PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing for purposes of discussing proposed revisions to the East Valley Water District's Water and Sewer Ordinances and Rates and Charges for Water and Sewer Service was declared open by President Sturgeon at 6:08 p.m. Members of the public expressed concerns about Water Conservation Measures. The General Manager commented on the most significant of the proposed revisions.There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed at 6:24 p.m. .�. 3 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 355, RESCINDING ORDINANCE 351, 10 ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR WATER SERVICE, ESTABLISHING A WATER DEPARTMENT, PROVIDING FOR INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION TO DISTRICT WATER MAINS, REGULATING THE USE OF CROSS CONNECTION was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that Ordinance 355 be adopted. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 1997.14, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 1993.87, ESTABLISHING WATER RATES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR WATER SERVICE was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that Resolution 1997.14 be adopted. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 356, RESCINDING ORDINANCE 350, REGULATING THE USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS, THE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF BUILDING AND LATERAL SEWERS, PUBLIC SEWER MAIN EXTENSIONS, EXTABLISHING A SEWER DEPARTMENT, PROVIDING PERMITS FOR THE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF SANITARY SEWERW, PROVIDING SEWERS FOR ANNEXED AREAS AND SUBDIVISIONS, REGULATION THE DISCHARGE OF WATERS AND WASTES INTO THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM, PROVIDING RELIEF FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS THEREOF AND PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR ENFORCEMENT was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that Ordinance 356 be adopted. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 357, RESCINDING ORDINANCE 353, ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR SEWER SERVICE was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Douglas) that Ordinance 357 be adopted. r 4 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED LETTER AGREEMENT WITH UNIQUE PROPERTIES, INC. (UPI) TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR FEASIBILITY INVESTIGATION OF DEVELOPING THE PATTON GOLF COURSE. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Negrete) that UPI be granted a 120 day exclusive period to evaluate the feasibility of the project subject to modifications by Legal Counsel. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSTION 218. Proposition 218 and its impacts on District operations were explained by Legal Counsel. As more specific information becomes available, it will be brought to the Board's attention. Information only. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RE -COAT PLANT #34(lmg). An inspection of District's Tank at Plant #34 was effected by Harper and Associates with recommendations for the blasting and re- coating of its interior and exterior by AA Painting Service Inc. M /S /C (Douglas - Negrete) that the contract to re -coat Plant 34 be approved. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT The General Manager reported on District operations to date; that Converse Consultants had notified the City and County Hazmat Responders, due to their expressed interest, of a training session on February 22, 1997 at the District's Treatment Plant; presented extensive information and reports regarding the Rapid Infiltration Extraction (RIX) facility and its operations. Information only. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director Douglas asked about the problems at the Surface Water Treatment Plant and if they had been resolved. Information only. W President Sturgeon commented on a recent article in the Highland Newspaper entitled "A humorous look at Highland water" and suggested that staff prepare a rebuttal. Information only. CORRESPONDENCE FROM LLOYD DeFOREST REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S BILLING AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES. Staff was directed to write a letter to Mr. DeForest and inform him that his suggestions will be taken under advisement. Information only. ACWA MEMBER ADVISORY REGARDING PROPOSITION 208 REQUIREMENTS. Information only. WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION "CALIFORNIA WATER POLICY PRE - CONFERENCE" FEBRUARY 19, 1997 SAN DIEGO SHERATON HOTEL. Information only. CLOSED SESSION to The Board entered into closed session at 7:40 p.m. as provided for in the California Open Meeting Law. Government Code Section 54945.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding those items on the Agenda. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS The Board returned to session at 7:50 p.m. The items listed on the agenda were discussed in closed session with no action being taken. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ' •. U Kip E. Sturgeon, President MMUTF.S. 1 /29197 6