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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 02/08/1982 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT Regular Meeting February 8, 1982 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 5:30 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, Steven E. Beightler ABSENT: None CONSULTANTS: Attorney Robert J. Farrell STAFF: Edward C. Jakowczyk, General Manager; Larry W. Rowe, Assist. General Manager; Lawrence Nutcher, Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary GUESTS: John Lightburn MINUTES OF JANUARY 25, 1982 The General Manager requested the following changes in Personnel Classification: Mary Descaro - effective date 8/17/81; Charles Karpinski rate change be from 28E to 29E. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the Minutes of January 25 be approved as amended. EXECUTIVE SESSION M/S/C (Stoops-Disch~) that an executive session be called at 5:32 p.m. to discuss personnel matters and possible litigation. BOARD RETURNED TO OPEN SESSION AT 5:55 p.m. upon motion by Director Stoops, seconded by Director Disch. WARRANTS Gen. 8923-9039 $126,543.95 P/R 5695-5729 $14,443.36 Total $140,987.31 M/S/C (Ligh%foot-Beightler) that the warrants be approved as presented. PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT Engineer Rowe recommended the District accept Redlands Paving bid for paving replacements at various locations in the District. AAA Paving was about $1500 higher on their bid for the same work. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Beightler) that the paving bid submitted by Redlands Paving be accepted. 2/8/82 -1- CORRESPONDENCE FROM MRS. A.J. SCHAEFER, 25592 FISHER STREET was reviewed by the Board. Mrs. Schaefer thanked the District for good service. SPECIAL DISTRICT MONTHLY MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 1982, MAGIC LAMP RESTAURANT was announced. Information Only. ~SPECIAL DISTRICT DUES FOR 1982 $105.00 M/S/C (Disch-Beightler) that the 1982 dues in the amount of $105 for the Association of San Bernardino County Special Districts' be approved. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT The following recommendations were discussed by the Finance Committee: REPLACEMENT OF WATER MAINS AND SERVICES IN 17TH STREET - Estimated cost to complete $80,000. The ~roject will be done in segments. HIGHLAND 16" MAIN INSTALLATION - It has been determined that in order to use Well 125 to its fullest advantage several missing portions of the 16" main will have to be installed in East Highlands; namely, along Water Street and Church Street south of Baseline. The estimated cost is $71,700.00. This project will be completed in segments. FLEET REPLACEMENT The District is in need of replacing at least three vehicles, one for inspector, field supervisor and meter repairman. A vehicle can be ~btained at this time for $8,904. The others will be obtained as funds ecome available. REMODELING OF VACANT OFFICE SPACE It was determined there is currently 1400 sq. ft. of space that is in need of remodeling for use as office space. Cost is approximately $17,800. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Stoops) that staff be authorized to proceed with recommended items, except remodeling, as outlined to the Board. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson NOES: Director Disch ABSENT: None Director Disch voted "no" on the Highland 16" main replacement only. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY MEETING The Southern California Water Company Committee met to review recent events and further information relative to Southern California Water Company's plans to acquire a source of water supply that would not be ~interrupted. It appears that San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District is designing a connection to serve Southern California Water Company's proposed treatment plant in City Creek. Engineer Rowe has set a meeting with Mr. Stuart of So. Cal. Water Co. for February 17th in West Covina for further discussions. -2- 2/8/82 CAROL MILLER, CHIEF CLERK, ONE YEAR STEP INCREASE from 33A to 33B, effective March 1, 1982. M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the step increase be approved as submitted. RON YOUNG, ENGINEERING AIDE I It was recommended by Engineer Rowe that Ron Young be employed as a permanent District employee, rather then temporary Manpower. However, it was recommended that the matter be brought back to the Personnel Committee in May due to the number of employees currently on payroll. ORDINANCE 326 - AMENDING ORDINANCES NO. 4 AND 297, PARAGRAPHS 78, 78A, 78B, AND 78C OF SAID ORDINANCES ENTITLED "ESTABLISHING RATES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR WATER SERVICE BY EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT", AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NO. 297, 308 and 314, INSOFAR AS THEY CONFLICT HEREWITH was presented to the Board for aDproval. M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that Ordinance No. 326 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Director Disch, Beightler, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1982.2, RESOLUTION GRANTING AUTHORITY TO SELL AND ASSIGN SECURITIES - KEYSTONE CORPORATION, DEFFERED COMPENSATION PROGRAM - BONNIE EASTWOOD was presented to the Board for approval. The resolution was necessary to transfer funds from one account to another. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that Resolution 1982.2 be apDroved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: None AWWA ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION, MAY 16-20, 1982, MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that any director or staff member designated by the General Manager be authorized to attend the AWWA Conference in Miami. DISTRICT NAME CHANGE The General Manager indicated that he had obtained information which ~ indicated the District could as a result of a recent change in legislation in the Water Code change their name if so desired without its effecting the bonds or other District financial matters. Information only. PROPOSED CITY SEWER RATE INCREASE The proposed sewer rate increase by the City was discussed by the 2/8/82 -3- Board. It was determined a study be made of the proposed rate increase. Director Disch and President Johnson will meet with staff and Mr. Rogers to discuss the matter. BI-MONTHLY BILLING VS. MONTHLY BILLING The matter of bi-monthly billing vs. monthly billing was discussed by the Board. An analysis of the two methods was presented to the Board by the Auditor. The matter will be discussed further at the February 22, 1982 Board Meeting. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that the bi-monthly billing be referred to the Public Relations Committee for further review. NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR RESERVOIR NO. 2 AT PLANT 37 Engineer Rowe discussed construction of reservoir No. 2 at Plant 37 with the Board. A copy of the environmental assessment prepared by CM Engineering had been received. Staff felt the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, it was recommended that a negative declaration be filed in accordance with District CEQA guidelines. A copy of the negative declaration will be posted in three separate locations, with the environmental assessment being made available for inspection. Fifteen days after the posting has taken place the Board will consider the project at a regular meeting for the purpose of approval or disapproval. Members of the public may appear before the Board to approve or disapprove the project. Following approval or disapproval a Notice of Determination shall be filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino County. A Notice of Determination will also be posted in the District Office at the time of the filing. M/S/C(Stoops-Lightfoot) that the Board approve filing of the negative declaration for consideration of a reservoir at Plant 37. It was noted the City of S.B. had installed a 12" connection to the District facilities that can be used for emergencies, either by the District or the City. DIRECTORS FEES AND EXPENSES The following fees and expenses were reported: Disch $316; Lightfoot $375; Beightler - $390; Stoops- $387; Johnson - $3O0 M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that the Director's fees and expenses be approved as submitted. CONTRACT WITH STATE ON CROSSTOWN FREEWAY WATER Director Disch requested staff to check the renewal date on the contract with the State regarding the District providing the State with irrigation water along the freeway. MENTONE DAM RESOLUTION FOR MAC Director Stoops provided the Board with a draft resolution which he had prepared for MAC's approval, which would state their oppostion -4- 2/8/82 to the Mentone Dam. Information only. DIRECTOR STOOPS VACATION Director Stoops indicated he would be away on vacation from June 18 to July 3, 1982. Information only. COMPUTER WORDING RE RATE INCREASE The message to be printed on bills regarding the rate increase was reviewed by the Board. Minor changes will be made to the message. $10 DEPOSIT It was determined that each year all deposits ten years old will be refunded. This is an annual procedure which is still being done. Information only. MAIN BREAK Engineer Rowe indicated that a main had been severed by City crews on Piedmont and Bangor. He indicated the problem had been taken care of without interruption to District services. The City will be billed for cost of repair. COUNTY ROAD REALIGNMENT BETWEEN PACIFIC AND BASELINE ON DELROSA AVENUE President Johnson requested staff to contact the County Board of Supervisors regarding the realignment of DelRosa between Pacific and Baseline. The plans to build the road have been abandoned. The District, at the County's request, installed facilities in the road and now revenues are not being collected due to the County not completing the road. A letter is to be written requesting that the road be completed. The letter is to be reviewed by the Board prior to mailing. ADJOURNMENT M~/C (Disch-Beightler) that the meeting be adjourned at 7:15 p.m. ! Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary D~L. Johnson President