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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 06/14/1982 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 1982 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Dennis L. Johnson. Bid closing was also announced at 5:30 p.m. Cindy Ludvigsen led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Dennis L. Johnson, President; Gerald W. Stoops, Vice- President; Directors Philip A. Disch, Glenn Lightfoot ABSENT: Steven Beightler STAFF: Edward C. Jakowczyk, General Manager; Larry Rowe, Assist. Gen. Mgr/Engineer; Lawrence Nutcher, Auditor/Treasurer; Bonnie Eastwood, Secretary GUESTS: Attorney Cindy Ludvigsen, Eng. John Dahlke, Jon Mosser, Contractors MINUTES OF MAY 24, 1982 REGULAR MEETING M/S/C (Stoops/Disch) that the Minutes of May 24, 1982 be approved. MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 1982, SPECIAL MEETING M/S/C (Stoops/Disch) that the Minutes of the Special Meeting held June 7, 1982 be approved. DIRECTOR BEIGHTLER ARRIVED AT 5:35 P.M. BID OPENING - CONSTRUCTION OF 1.5 MG RESERVOIR AT PLANT 39 The following bids were submitted for Construction of a 1.5 MG Reservoir at Plant 39. The Secretary opened and read each bid proposal as sub- mitted. The bid bonds and other pertinent data will be checked and re- viewed at the June 28th Board Meeting. Schedule "A" Schedule "B" Total Trusco Tank $ 236,000 U.S.S. Fabrication 236,000 Resource Development Co. 226,944 Spiess Construction $ 65,850 237,536 $ 301,386 Valley Engineering 68,328 Pacific Erectors 231,750 E.N. Penn 105,650 Engineer's Estimate 76,000 225,000 M/S/C (Stoops/Disch) that the bids be turned over to staff and consulting engineers for review and recommendation; that the bids be awarded at the next regular Board Meeting, June 28, 1982. -1- 6/14/82 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE-GENERAL LEDGER, JON MOSSER, CONSULTANT Mr. Mosser indicated to the Board he had reviewed programs and costs from ten various firms relative to an accounts payable and general ledger program for the computer. He felt Inland Systems could supply a program at a reasonable cost that would suit the District's needs ~ adequately. The cost would be $500 per month for the additional equip- ment and no charge for the software package. The program could be in- stalled within 3 to 4 weeks. There would be a small cost for modification of the program. It was pointed out the agreement would include a stipu- lation that in the event Inland Systems should go out of business the District would retain the software. M/S/C (Stoops/Disch) that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for review; that a report and recommendation be made at the June 28, 1982 Board Meeting. ATTORNEY CYNTHIA LUDVIGSEN LEFT AT 6:00 P.M. AWWA CONFERENCE REPORTS Director Disch gave a comprehensive report on the meetings he attended at the AWWA Conference in Miami. The report included information on employee salaries, the need for periodic reviews of employee performance; energy savings reductions through leakage in water systems; Jamestown flood information relative to survival and preparedness for disasters; safe entry into confined areas. Director Lightfoot reported on a stress management seminar which he attended. He conducted a stress test and will do additional research w on the subject with a report to the Board in a couple of months. He covered ways to deal with plant security and discussed how disasters can affect personnel and ways to deal with problems. Engineer Rowe reported on upgrading communications in the event of a disaster such as the Jamestown flood, telemetering, leak detection and maintenance of systems, safety measures when dealing with chlorination procedures. He indicated that the participation of vendors was down this year. PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM - N~ CHANGE OF DISTRICT Director Lightfoot stated the Public Relations Committee had met today and discussed the public relations program and changing the District's name. Developing a public relations program geared toward elementary age school children was discussed. A report was made by Bonnie Eastwood relative to the free materials and help that could be obtained through various agencies in setting up a program. Materials were provided to the Board and a review of the various methods which can be used in pre- sentations. A new District logo will be pursued with Teri Adams. The name change will be effective September 1, 1982. M/S/C (Lightfoot/Beightler) that the District proceed with the District name change; that the official name be "East Valley Water District"; that we phase out the supplies that currently have the name '~' of East San Bernardino County Water District on them. 6/14/82 -2- ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Disch, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: None M/S/C (Lightfoot/Beightler) that Bonnie Eastwood and staff proceed with the public relations program designed towards water conservation, which will be presented to the schools and other appropriate civic groups. The program will be a voluntary project. WATER & SEWER COMMITTEE REPORT HEART BAR LAND AND CATTLE CO. The Water & Sewer Committee had met to discuss providing water to the Heart Bar Land and Cattle.Company. The committee recommended selling 1000 ac/ft of water at a cost of $10 per ac/ft per year to the Heart Bar Land and Cattle Company. A preliminary agreement would be prepared with conditions outlined, i.e. the agreement would be renewed on an annual basis, the water would be handled on a stock assignment basis of City Creek Water Company stock, and the Cattle Company would be required to construct measuring equipment at outflow and intake sites; diversion rights would be diminished when water flows are down; the water will be for irrigation only with no representation as to the potability of the water. Pollution of the water in the area was discussed and it has been determined the cattle will not pollute the water. There appears to be compatible use. M/S/C (Stoops/Lightfoot) that staff and legal counsel be authorized to prepare an agreement for the sale of 1,000 ac/ft of water to the Heart Bar Land & Cattle Company; agreement to include all monitoring schedules, precautions and conditions; that water sold will not exceed 1,000 ac/ft per year. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson NOES: Director Disch ABSENT: None PROGRESS REPORT NO. 2, WATERSHED AND WATER QUALITY REPORT, CITY CREEK Progress Report No. 2, Watershed and Water Quality Report at City Creek, as prepared by Donald Rosenberg was presented to the Board for their review. It was pointed out Mr. Rosenberg had been appraised of the cattle operation at City Creek. It appears there are no reservations regarding the matter in connection with the report. A preliminary draft will be presented to the Board on June 28, 1982. PATTON HOSPITAL TIE-IN The General Manager indicated the District has finished the connection to tie-in Patton Hospital to the District's water system, however, due to their not having installed a chlorinator they were unable to accept the water. They will notify the District when their equipment has been installed. The Bear Valley stock certificate has been received. The remaining stock certificates should arrive within the next few days. -3- 6/14/82 RESOLUTION 1982.27 - SIGNATURE CARDS-SAVINGS ACCOUNT,BANK OF CALIFORNIA M/S/C (Stoops/Beightler) that Resolution 1982.27 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: None 1982-83 GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE PROPOSALS The Auditor presented the Board with figures from three proposals for District Liability Insurance. JPIA was discussed, however, their premium year is from October I to October 1, therefore, the District would have to pay a full year's premium from July I to October i to get into the program. It was determined not to consider JPIA this year. The other proposals were as follows: George Wilson Insurance $250 deductible, $26,274.00; Morgan & Franz $1000 deductible, $29,489.00, included Security Pacific Bank lease; Central City Insurance $200 deductible, $35,560.00, included Security Pacific Bank lease. M/S/C (Stoops/Beightler) that staff be authorized to obtain the District's liability insurance from George Wilson Insurance Company for 1982-83. DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES The following fees and expenses were reported: Disch $413.93; Lightfoot $551.65, less advance of $410, $141.65; Beightler $225; Johnson $225; Stoops $300. M/S/C (Disch/Beightler) that the Director's fees and expenses be approved as submitted. 1982-83 PRELIMINARY BUDGET M/S/C (Disch/Stoops) that the 1982-83 preliminary budget be tabled until June 28, 1982. PRESIDENT JOHNSON ASKED TO BE EXCUSED AT 7:45 P.M. VICE PRESIDENT STOOPS ASSU~tED THE PRESIDENT'S CHAIR WARRANTS P/R 6020-6054 $15,504.84 Gen. 9594-9628 $171,414.79 Total $186,919.63 M/S/C (Disch/Beightler) that the warrants be approved as submitted. SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING, JUNE 21, 1982, YUCCA VALLEY was announced. MARKETING STRATEGY REPORT The General Manager provided the Board with a report on marketing strategy for their review. Information only. 6/14/82 -A- ACWA SAFETY CONTEST AND SAFETY INCIDENT CORRESPONDENCE was presented to the Board for their review and consideration. RESOLUTION 1982.28 RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY GOVERNING BODY OF PUBLIC ENTITY, ANNEXATION 1982.2 1244 BASELINE, SAN BERNARDINO, CA was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Disch/Beightler) that Resolution 1982.28 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Stoops, Lightfoot NOES: None ABSENT: President Johnson RESOLUTION 1982.29 A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 180, REGARDING DISTRIBUTION OF AD VALOREM TAXES, ANNEXATION 1982-2, JOSEPH MOSER, 1244 BASELINE, SAN BERNARDINO, CA was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Disch/Beightler) that Resolution 1982.29 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Lightfoot, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: President Johnson RESOLUTION 1982.30 RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT SEWER CHARGES RAYMOND A. SCHULTZ, 26796 CREST, HIGHLAND, CA was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Lightfoot/Disch) that Resolution 1982.30 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Lightfoot, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: President Johnson BONNIE EASTWOOD APPOINTED TO ACWA PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Notice was received from ACWA President White appointing Bonnie Eastwood to the ACWA Public Affairs Committee~ Information only. SENATE BILL 2089 Director Stoops indicated that those present at the last Special District meeting had been asked to oppose SB 2089. He felt the District should support the bill. The bill specified that the LAFC should have the same budget procedures as other county agencies; that their budget should be subject to review by the Board of Supervisors. M/S/C (Disch/Lightfoot) that staff be directed to contact Senator Ayala's office informing him the District would support SB 2089; that a follow up letter be directed to Senator Ayala. -5- 6/14/82 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Director Disch, Beightler, Lightfoot, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: President Johnson GENERAL MANAGER REQUEST FOR TWO DAYS VACATION The General Manager indicated he would be out of town on June 18 and June 21, 1982. Information only. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. ' ~onnie R. Eastwood, SecreTary Dennis L. Johnson, President 6/14/82 -6-