HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 12/14/1981 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 14, 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 Lightfoot,
Steve Beightler
ABSENT: None
CONSULTANTS: Attorney Robert J. Farrell
STAFF: Edward C. Jakowczyk, General Manager; Larry W. Rowe,
Assistant General Manager/Engineer; Lawrence Nutcher,
Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary
GUESTS: None
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 23, 1981
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the Minutes of the November 23, 1981 Board
Meeting be approved as submitted.
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 30, 1981
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the Minutes of November 30, 1981 be
approved as submitted.
TERM OF OFFICE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
It was moved by Director Disch and seconded by Director Stoops that
the term of office for President and Vice-President be for two years;
and henceforth after the present term is served it would be for one
year.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops
NOES: Directors Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson
The motion did not carry.
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that the term of office for Board President
and Vice-President and committee assignments be limited to one year.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson
NOES: Director Stoops
Director Stoops withdrew his name as a candidate for President.
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DENNIS JOHNSON ELECTED PRESIDENT
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Dennis Johnson be elected as President.
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that nominations be closed.
President Johnson abstained from the vote.
President Johnson stated he would give the Board a list of his goals
for the coming year, along with committee assignments. He asked that
each committee meet with him within the month to discuss the goals set
by the committees.
GERALD W. STOOPS - VICE-PRESIDENT
M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that Director Gerald W. Stoops be nominated
as Vice-President.
Director Stoops abstained from the vote.
STAFF APPOINTMENTS
It was determined that staff would serve at discretion of the Board.
RESOLUTION 1981.79
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST SAN BERNA_RDINO COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT MAKING DETERMINATIONS, ORDERING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY,
ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ANNEXATION AND DESCRIBING EXTERIuR
BOUNDARIES OF TERRITORY ANNEXED - ANNEXATION NO. 1981-7, LAFC 2132,
TRACT 10500, VICTORIA AND LYNWOOD DRIVE, HIGHLAND, CA, NORMAN ACKsRMAN,
was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1981.79 be approved as
submitted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE PIPE, SEPARATORS, ETC.
A list of obsolete pipe, separators, etc. was presented to the Board
for their review. It was recommended by the General Manager that the
materials listed be disposed of through bids submitted to the District.
It was recommended that South San Bernardino County Water District be
contacted to see if they could use any of the materials listed before
disposal.
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that staff be authorized to sell the items
as listed.
RESOLUTION 1981.81 SIGNATURE CARDS FOR BANK OF CALIFORNIA
M/S/C (Beightler-Disch) that Resolution 1981.81 be approved as
submitted.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Beightler, Disch, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1981.80 - AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAST
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT AND RICHARD RODRIQUEZ FOR PUBLIC ~
RELATIONS SERVICES was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Stoops-Beightler) that Resolution 1981.80 be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Beightler, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson
NOES: Director Disch
ABSENT: None
DIRECTOR STOOPS MEETING WITH ASSEMBLYMAN JERRY LEWIS RE MENTONE DAM
Director Stoops indicated that he had met with Assemblyman Jerry Lewis
in Washington D.C. He indicated that he had reviewed the Board's
position on the Mentone Dam and felt he was very well received. It
was noted that the Highland Chamber of Commerce will be hosting George
Brown, Jr. in January.
DIRECTORS FEES
~ Director Lightfoot indicated that recent legislation had been chaptered
in which director's fees could be raised to $100 per meeting for a
maximum of 6 meetings or $600 per month. The matter was discussed by
the Board relative to the high cost of attending various conferences
and meetings.
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Stoops) that in view of the costs incurred by
Directors at conferences, that the amount per meeting be increased from
$50 to $75, effective January 1, 1982.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Beightler, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson
NOES: Director Disch
ABSENT: None
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY
The matter was referred to Committee for further review and consideration.
RIVERSIDE EXPORT MARKETING AGREEMENT
The matter was referred to Committee for further review and consideration.
PRESIDENT JOHNSON ASKED TO BE EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING AT 7:47 P.M.
VICE-PRESIDENT STOOPS ASSUMED THE CHAIR
MBNTONE DAM
An update on meetings held regarding the Mentone Dam was provided to
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the Board. The General Manager indicated that a meeting had been held
with Supervisor Older; a presentation had been made to the local San
Bernardino East Rotary Club on Monday, further information will be given
to the Club on January 18th; the General Manager and Assistant General
Manager will be meeting with the Corps on December 15; a presentation
will be made to the League of Women Voters in Redlands on December 16th
with CBS television and other news media present. Larry Rowe, Bill
Hiltgen, Ray Keslake and Lou Fletcher will be the speakers on the
panel.
GLENN LIGHTFOOT - CANDIDATE FOR DIRECTOR ON SPECIAL DISTRICT BOARD
It was determined that Glenn Lightfoot's name would be sent to the
Association of San Bernardino County Special District's nominating
committee as a candidate for their Board of Directors.
M/S/C (Disch-Beightler) that Dennis Johnson's name be withdrawn as
a candidate for the Board of Directors of Special Districts; that Glenn
Lightfoot's name be placed on the nominating list as a Director for
Special Districts.
PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM
An update on the public relations program being pursued by Richard
Rodriquez was made by the General Manager. A discussion ensued
regarding one individual coordinating the public relations program
after it has been determined the type of program suited to the
District's needs. The matter will be pursued further at the workshop
in January.
DIRECTOR LIGHTFOOT ASKED TO BE EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING AT 8:08 P.M.
WELL 125
The performance of Well 125 was discussed. Engineer Rowe stated that
Well 125 and Well 107 are currently supplying the District's water
needs. He also mentioned that if Well 125 ran 24 hours per day it
could supply the District's needs. It is an excellent well.
COMPARISION OF '79, '80 AND '81 AUDIT
M/S/C (Disch-Beightler) that the audit comparisions be deferred to
the December 28th Board Meeting.
WATERSHED AND WATER QUALITY STUDY OF CITY CREEK AREA
It was determined by staff that more information will be available for
the meeting on January llth on the Watershed and Water Quality Study
of City Creek.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM ACWA REGARDING A PROPOSED INITIATIVE RE CALIFORNIA
WATER RIGHTS BEING THREATENED
The Proposed initiative was presented to the Board for their review.
The full text of the proposal is available should the Director's wish
to review it. No action taken.
CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD TECHNICAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
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The California Regional Water Quality Control Board has written requesting
the District to appoint someone to their technical advisory board. It
was determined that Larry Rowe would be the District representative.
M/S/C (Disch-Beightler) that Larry Rowe be authorized to serve on
the Regional Water Ouality Control Board's Technical Advisory Committee.
REPORT ON READY-TO-SERVE CHARGE RESPONSES
The Auditor presented the Board with written responses prepared by
District employees that respond to constituent questions relative to
the ready-to-serve charge. No action taken.
WARRANTS
Gen. 8721-8814 $196,454.77 P/R 5558-5592 $16,459.77 Total $212,914.54
M/S/C (Beightler-Disch) that the warrants be approved as submitted.
DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES
The following fees and expenses were provided;
Director Disch $200; Director Beightler $50; Director Lightfoot $200;
Director Stoops $202.25
M/S/C (Disch-Beightler) that the Director's fees and expenses be
approved as submitted.
MEMO RE APPRECIATION FOR ACTION TAKEN RE WATER PRESSURE IN THE VICINITY
OF 28th, 29th & LYNWOOD STREETS
A memo was presented to the Board which expressed appreciation by
constituents in the vicinity of 28th, 29th and Lynwood Streets for
action taken to increase water pressure in their area.
CONTRACT CONSULTING FEES
A review of fees Raid to consultants thus far this year will be deferred
until the December 28th Board Meeting.
DAMAGE CLAIM, BITS & PIECES FABRIC STORE, 25408 BASELINE AVENUE, S.B.
Due to sewer stoppage damage to the Bits & Pieces Fabric Store at 25408
Baseline Avenue, a damage claim was submitted.
M/S/C (Disch-Beightler) that the damage claim be referred to the
District's insurance carrier.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
to December 28, 1981 at 5:30 p.m.
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