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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 03/22/1982 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MARCH 22, 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: None STAFF: Edward C. Jakowczyk, General Manager; Larry W. Rowe, Assistant General Manager/District Engineer; Lawrence Nutcher, Auditor/Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary GUESTS: John Lightburn, Victor Hockey, Ralph Brady, Bob Tee,C. Crompton MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 1982 M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the Minutes of March 8, 1982 be approved as submitted. Director Beightler abstained. CONSTANCE CROMPTON, 27781 18TH STREET Mrs. Crompton was present to protest payment of a bill left unpaid by her tenant at 25781 18th Street. She indicated that she had requested service be discontinued. The tenant had requested the service be turned on and also paid the deposit. She stated she had not been notified the tenant was not paying the bill, nor was she aware they had left without paying the balance of their bill. Therefore, she did not feel she should be responsible for payment of the bill. However, Mrs. Crompton had signed the application in 1965 and again in !981 as the property owner. The Board discussed the matter at length and reviewed the District ordinance which pertained to the matter. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that the sum of $37.68 which the District alleges Mrs. Crompton owes be forgiven; that all requests for discontinu- ance of service be in writing and delivered in person to the District office. BOB TEE, RALPH BRADY, REQUEST FOR SEWER CONNECTION AT FOOTHILL, STERLING Mr. Tee and Mr. Brady were present to request permission to tie into a sewer main on Foothill Drive. They requested permission to run a 4" line parallel to an existing line which is connected to Mr. Van Syke's property. They would tie in next to the asphalt on Foothill Drive. District Engineer Rowe indicated a tie-in to an existing 6'~ District 3/22/82 stub out would be better. In the event they tie into Mr. Van Syke's line, a letter from him giving his permission would be necessary. Mr. Tee had received a letter from the City of San Bernardino giving per- mission to tie into the sewer line. M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Mr. Tee and Mr. Brady be authorized to jointly use the 4" sewer line with Mr. Van Syke, providing they get ~" written approval from Mr. Van Syke to hook into his line. M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) in the event they do not get approval from Mr. Van Syke, they would have to hook up to the District's 6" stub in Foothill Blvd.; that the District be held harmless in any event. CORRESPONDENCE FROM NORMAN FORREST RE ELECTION TO LAFC BOARD was duly noted. CLOSED SESSION M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the Board go into closed session to discuss personnel and potential litigation matters at 6:05 p.m. .RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the Board return to regular session at 7:15 p.m. MENTONE DAM The General Manager indicated that two meetings had been held last Monday relative to the Mentone Dam. The Corps of Engineers had met in Redlands prior to a meeting with the Board of Supervisors. It was noted that Jerry Lewis, Congressman, had stated his constituents could make a presentation in Washington D.C. on March 24th before the Senate and House of Representatives. Larry Rowe will be going to Washington D.C. to represent the District. He will also attend the California Caucus. A meeting had also been held with George Osborn, lobbyist for Orange County. PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM Director Lightfoot presented the Board with information for consideration to be mailed to 1000 customers as a survey regarding service and infor- mation about water conservation. Bonnie Eastwood reviewed with the Board various problems that had been dealt with during the past month relative to the customer relations program. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that the General Manager and Bonnie Eastwood be authorized to proceed with the survey by mailing out the postcards and letter as revised. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that Bonnie Eastwood be authorized to purchase up to $500in brochures for distribution. SANTA ANA RIVER MILL CREEK DIVERSION AGREEMENT A meeting was held to review the Santa Ana River-Mill Creek Diversion Agreement. It appeared there were three items that needed to be re- viewed and resolved. A meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 23rd to finalize the agreement. Information Only. 3/22/82 -2- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The January and February financial statements were reviewed. Information only. SPECIAL DISTRICT ALTERNATE M/S/C (Beightler-Stoops) that the alternate voting member for the election of members of the LAFC Board be Glenn Lightfoot, in the event President Johnson is unable to attend the meeting. RESOLUTION 1982.16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST SAN'BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT RE POLICY REQUIRING SHARES OF WATER STOCK OR INTERESTS IN WATER WELLS FROM THOSE REQUESTING ANNEXATION TO THE DISTRICT was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that Resolution 1982.16 be approved as sub- mitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: None .WARRANTS P/R 5810-5844 $15,358.25 Gen. 9179-9232 $99,038.29 Total $114,396.54 M/S/C (Lightfoot-Stoops) that the warrants be approved as submitted. CORRESPONDENCE RE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PROPOSED SEWER RATE INCREASE The Auditor reported on a meeting held by the City Council relative to the proposed increase in the sewer rate by the City of San Bernardino. The City Council is continuing the meeting to April 5, 1982 at 9 a.m. ATTORNEY ROBERT J. FARRELL RETIREMENT President Johnson indicated that a letter had been received from Attorney Robert J. Farrell in which he indicated his desire to resign, due to his retirement, as the District's consulting attorney. The Board expressed £heir regret. It was determined Directors Lightfoot and Disch would meet to review criteria for selection of another attorney. M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Attorney Robert J. Farrell's resignation be accepted regretfully; that a commendation resolution be prepared for services rendered, properly framed and presented to Mr. Farrell. M/S/C (Beightler-Stoops) that Director Disch and Director Lightfoot s. erve as a committee to review criteria for selection of an attorney. STEP INCREASES Gary Young, from 29C $6.45/hr to 29D $6.74/hr, effective April 16, 1982 Steve Santini from 32F $8.43/hr to 32G $8.81/hr, effective June 14, 1982 -3- 3/22/82 M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the step increases be approved as submitted. PROGRAMS AND GOALS IMPLEMENTED AND COMPLETED DURING THE PAST YEAR The General Manager presented the Board with a list of programs and w goals that have been implemented and completed during the past year for their review. Information only. NORTH FORK AND BEAR VALLEY STOCK The General Manager indicated the District is buying 30 additional shares of North Fork stock and 420 shares of Bear Valley stock. Information only. LEASE PURCHASE OPTION ON VEHICLE The General Manager requested authorization to lease with option to purchase a Chevrolet Malibu for his use, which would leave the Monaco for employee use. The cost would be $230 per month. M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the General Manager be authorized to lease a Chevrolet Malibu for his use. STEVE BEIGHTLER, DIRECTOR EXPENSE AND FEES Director Beightler reported $225 as his fees and expenses for the month of February. M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Director Beightler's fees and expenses be approved as submitted. DIRECTORS STOOPS VACATION Director Stoops indicated he will be on vacation from July 1st to 12th. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary Dennis L. Johnson President 3/22/82 -4-