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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/12/1982 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING APRIL 12, 1982 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 85:30 p.m. by Vice-President Gerald W. Stoops. He also led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Gerald W. Stoops, Vice-President; Directors Philip A. Disch; Glenn R. Lightfoot, Steven E. Beightler ABSENT: Dennis L. Johnson STAFF: Edward C. Jakowczyk, General Manager; Larry W. Rowe, Asst. Gen. Mgr./Engineer; Lawrence Nutcher, Auditor- Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary; Sandy Shepherd MINUTES Regarding motion on Ralph Brady's request for sewer connection at Foothill and Sterling the words "with Mr. Van Syke, providing they get written approval from Mr. Van Syke to hook into his line" be removed. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that the Minutes of March 22, 1982 be approved as amended. NOTICE OF LAFC MEETING, APRIL 19, 1982, 4:00 P.M., FOR SELECTION OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEMBER was discussed. No action taken. CONSENT ITEMS M/S/C (Lightfoot-Beightler) that the following items be noted and accepted. CORRESPONDENCE FROM LEONARD J. MALIN, LAFC BOARD CANDIDATE CORRESPONDENCE FROM NORMAN FORREST RE APPOINTMENT TO SANTA ANA REGIONAL WATER CONTROL BOARD CORRESPONDENCE FROM NICHOLAS PRESECAN, LAFC BOARD CANDIDATE CORRESPONDENCE FROM CPA CLIENT BULLETIN CORRESPONDENCE FROM THREE VALLEYS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT BOARD RE SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 9 EFFECTIVE DATE FOR STEP INCREASE FOR STEVE SANTINI It was determined the effective date for a step increase would be June 14, 1982 for Steve Santini. M/S/C (Beightler-Disch) that the step increase be held in abeyance until the anniversary date in June for Steve Santini. -1- 4/12/82 CONSULTANTS PROPOSALS FOR SANITARY SURVEY OF CITY CREEK WATER SHED The water and sewer committee had met and interviewed two consultants regarding their proposals for making a sanitary survey of City Creek Watershed. The consultants were C.M. Engineering and Donald Rosenberg and Associates. Neste, Brudin and Stone declined to submit a proposal. After reviewing the proposals, qualifications and proposed cost for the survey, Engineer Rowe recommended the project be awarded to Mr. Rosenberg. Mr. Rosenberg indicated it would take ten weeks to complete the project. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Beightler) that the contract for a sanitary survey of City Creek Watershed be awarded to Donald Rosenberg & Associates; that the survey be completed within ten weeks from notification to proceed. SELECTION OF ATTORNEY Director Disch indicated the Committee had met and selected five local attorneys for consideration as District counsel. They had directed the General Manager to write to each attorney and request a resume and costs for their services. All five attorneys had responded. Attorney Richard Anderson had written expressing regret in not being able to be considered because he is presently representing Mobil Oil Company. The General Manager was directed to write to each attorney which had responded requesting they meet with the Board for an interview. A special meeting will be called on May 3, 1982 at 5:00 p.m. to meet with the candidates. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that the General Manager send a letter to each attorney that responded inviting them to meet with the Board on May 3, 1982, starting at 5:00 p.m. to be interviewed. CLOSED SESSION M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that a closed session be called at 5:58 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. REGULAR MEETING RESUMES M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that the regular meeting resume at 6:17 RICHARD RODRIQUEZ, PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that staff contact Mr. Rodriquez by letter on Tuesday, requesting his Dresence at the next Board Meeting to review the material which he has prepared for the public relations program; that no further expenditures be made to the program until that time. REQUEST FROM OMNITRANS RE MESSAGE ON BILLING Correspondence had been received from Omnitrans requesting the District put a message on the monthly billing relative to Omnitrans' transportation service. It was recommended that it only be done on an as available basis. No action taken. 4/12/82 -2- REQUEST FROM ICWA FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR WATER MUSEUM M/S/C (Disch-Lightfoot) that a contribution of $10 be made to Inland Counties Water Association for a water museum in the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands. SPECIAL DISTRICT MONTHLY MEETING, APRIL 19, 1982, EL RANCHO VERDE COUNTRY CLUB, RIALTO was announced. GEORGE SCHOLL, 6381 CYMBIDIUM COURT, HIGH WATER BILL COMPLAINT Mr. Scholl had called the District Office relative to a high water bill. He had indicated he would be present to discuss the matter with the Board, however, he was not in attendance. If further contact is not made the bill will have to be paid as it stands. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Beightler) that the matter be tabled indefinitely. WARRANTS P/R 5845--5914 $30,886.91 Gen. 9233-9316 $126,202.16 Total $157,089.07 M/S/C (Lightfoot-Disch) that the warrants be approved as submitted. DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES The following fees and expenses were submitted: Disch $270; Lightfoot $405; Beightler $150; Stoops $405. M/S/C (Disch-Beightler) that the Director's fees and expenses be approved as submitted. CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO INCREASED SEWER RATE The Auditor indicated he had attended the City Council Meeting and new sewer rates were made effective May 1, 1982. The oriqinal effect- ive date was April 5, 1982, however, the District could not meet that date, therefore, the General Manager sent a letter to the City indicating that May 1, 1982 would be the District's effective date, which was acceptable to the City. A message will be put on the District monthly bills explaining the increase in sewer rates. WATER TABLE The General Manager indicated Mayor Holcomb had called a meeting to discuss the risinq water table in the downtown area. After dis- cussinq the matter with the various agencies involved in spreading water in the east end, it was determined a moritorium would be put on water spreadin~ for 30 days~ during which time a task force will meet to discuss the problem. All blanket spreading would be ceased, except for 15 second feet by the Conservation District in the vicinity of the District's Well 125 and Mill Creek water for Redlands. A meeting is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. on Thursday with the task force and the USGS to configure alternatives. No action taken, information only. JOINT POWERS INSURANCE The Auditor indicated he is investigating the Joint Powers Insurance -3- 4/12/82 pro~ram. A questionnaire has to be filled out and returned to ACWA, as well as a safety engineer coming to the District to review facilities for coverage to determine the cost of the liability insurance. OBSERVATION OF USED WATER METER Engineer Rowe had a water meter which had been removed from a customer's~ property which had a large hole between the two chambers. It was determined a loss of revenue in the amount of approximately 40% is possible with a meter in this condition. He also indicated that many old meters could be in this condition. The District is in the process of changing meters on a regular basis. Information only. HERTZ RENTAL Vice-President Stoops indicated Hertz will not be charging for an automobile which he had rented in Sacramento due to difficulties which he had experienced with the automobile provided to him. Infor- mation only. CITY CREEK PARK PROPOSAL Vice-President Stoops reviewed a map of the City Creek area relative to a proposed park. He stated he would be presenting the map at a MAC meeting on Tuesday evening for their consideration. It will be brought back to this Board after being reviewed by various entities. No action taken, however, it was pointed out a park could have a negative impact on water supplies. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:53 ~.m.  ~ Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary Dennis L. Johnson, President -4- 4/12/82