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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 08/09/1982EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MTN TIT P,'7 AUGUST 9, 1982 The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Vice - President Gerald Stoops. Director Disch Zed the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Gerald W. Stoops, Vice President; Directors Steven Beightler, Philip A. Disch, Glenn Lightfoot ABSENT: President Dennis L. Johnson STAFF: Edward C. Jakowezyk, General Manager; Larry W. Rowe, Assistant General Manager /District Engineer; Lawrence Nutcher, Auditor /Treasurer; Bonnie Eastwood, Secretary; Sandy Shepherd GUESTS: Mr. Milt Johnson; CharZotte LeVecque; Peggy Allen; Vince Chestnut MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, J ULY 26, 1982 M /S /C (Disch /Lightfoot) that the Minutes of July 26, 1982 be approved as submitted. PRESIDENT PRO -TEM APPOINTED M /S /C (Lightfoot /Disch) that Vice - President Stoops be approved as President Pro -Tem. SEWER HOOKUP - HOLLY CIRCLE DRIVE The General Manager briefly reviewed a letter received from residents of HoZZy Circle Drive regarding hookup to the sewer system. The Board had requested staff, at the Zast Board Meeting, to invite the residents of HoZZy CircZe Drive to come and advise the Board as to what they were told regarding hookup to the District sewer system. Three residents attended the meeting. Mr. MiZt Johnson indicated that a few years ago the residents were havingseptic tank problems and had contacted the District regarding sewer service. He stated that at that time they were told they would have to have 100% partic- ipation before the District would instaZZ sewers. Mr. Johnson did not want sewer service however his neighbors did. At the time sewer service was made available a District employee informed Mr. Johnson he would not have to connect at that time and there would be no charges until he did connect. The number of residents who currently are connected was discussed, as weZZ as those who may have hooked up due to the misunderstanding of the required hookup date. The Board agreed that the residents of HoZZy Circle Drive would not be required to hook up until they were ready, but that they must understand that when they do decide to connect there could be increased fees. The cost of con- struction is a fixed cost, but the facility charge, connection fee, etc. could increase. -1- 8/9/82 M /S /C (Lightfoot /Disch) that residents on Holly Circle Drive who do not wish to hook up be given relief; those who have paid fees may have a refund if they request it; that the construction cost be a fixed fee; that any additional capacity charge or fee levied by the City will have to be paid when a hookup is requested. KCAL RADIO INTERVIEW The General Manager and District Engineer were invited to KCAL radio station for an interview for the Impact Program on August 3. The interview centered around the water situation in the Valley. This program will air on August 29 at 6:00 a.m. The General Manager in- dicated that the program was very informative and the station announcer commented that the District was the first group of water people that were optimistic about the outlook for the Valley. Information Only. MANAGEMENT SURVEY M /S /C (Disch /BeightZer) that the Management Survey be deferred to the Board Meeting of August 23. CITY CREEK Engineer Rowe reported that he had received the final draft of the City Creek Watershed Study for staff review from our Consultant. Staff anticipates presenting the Board with the preliminary report on August 23. He also indicated that from the total water flows available in the creek there appears to be sufficient flows to sustain a 4 to 5 MGD treatment plant. Water quality is such that City Creek can be classed as a domestic source with a level of treatment that 4I is anticipated to be below conventional treatment. With respect to City Creek filings, staff has reviewed the files both here and in Sacramento. Engineer Rowe indicated that he would like to have the final draft in shape for the September 13, 1982 Board Meeting. It was also indicated that by using City Creek water substantial energy savings are expected to be realized. Information Only. RESIGNATION OF JOHN THEOFILES The General Manager informed the Board of the resignation of John TheofiZes who is leaving the District to further his education. M /S /C (Disch /Lightfoot) that the Board accept the resignation of John TheofiZes; that staff prepare a letter stating that John would be accepted for re -hire. JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT - WATER RESOURCE INVESTIGATION - GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Engineer Rowe reviewed the gaging station on the City Creek canal at length. He stated that on City Creek there are two gages - one in the creek and one on the City Creek canal. These are funded through joint effort of the State of California and San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. The gage on the stream itself is part of the National Flood Forecast System of which 50% is being paid for by Muni and the State. The USGS was contacted regarding the District `W becoming a co- operator on the City Creek gage and was ask to send a proposal. The USGS indicated they would fund 50% per year to main- tain the gage. The importance to the District in becoming a co- operator 8/9/82 -2- with the USES was discussed at Zength. TotaZ cost would be $2940.00 with the District receiving credit for suppZying materiaZ, Zabor for concrete work and for installing a steel. 18" ParshaZZ flume. It was also stated that the USGS maintains a schooZ which staff could attend for hydroZogie training. Information OnZy. WARRANTS PayroZZ 6192 -6226 $16,539.90 GeneraZ 9867 -9899 $172,502.90 TotaZ $189,042.80 M /S /C (Lightfoot /Disch) that the warrants be approved as submitted. DI RECTORS FEES AND EXPENSES The foZZowing fees and expenses were reported: Disch, $325; Lightfoot $225; Stoops $225; BeightZer $225 M /S /C (Disch /BeightZer) that the Directors fees and expenses be tab Zed until the August 23, 1982 Board Meeting. RESOLUTION 1982.42 RELEASE OF LIEN WILLIAM WOOD, GEORGE PRATT 7321 GOLONDRINA M /S /C (Lightfoot /Disch) that Resolution 1982.42 be accepted as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Director Disch, BeightZer, Stoops, Lightfoot NOES: None ABSENT: Director Johnson RESOLUTION 1982.43 RELEASE OF LIEN VIRGIL FLOYD /PRINCIPALS CHOICE 7395 GOLONDRINA M /S /C (Lightfoot /Disch) that Resolution 1982.43 be accepted as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Director Disch, BeightZer, Stoops, Lightfoot NOES: None ABSENT: Director Johnson RESOLUTION 1 982.44 A FOR INDIVIDUAL METERS FOR PLANNE UNIT DEVELOPMENTS AND CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENTS M /S /C (Disch /Lightfoot) that Resolution 1982.44 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Director Disch, BeightZer, Lightfoot, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Johnson ml! 8/9/82 RESOLUTION 1982.45 - AGREEMENT WITH INLAND SYSTEMS RE DATA PROCESSING M /S /C (BeightZer /Disch) that Resolution 1982.45 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors BeightZer, Lightfoot, Stoops NOES: Director Disch ABSENT: Director Johnson RESOLUTION 1982.46 - AGREEMENT WITH STUBBLEFIELD RE CONDUIT CROSSING HIGHWAY 30 NEAR MT. SHADOWS Engineer Rowe indicated that in this agreement, Mr. Stubblefield has to obtain additional encroachment permitsfrom Cal Trans. In the future, if the District has need for the Route 330 conductor Mr. Stubblefield is required to remove his conduit. M /S /C (Disch /Lightfoot) that Resolution 1982.46 be approved. AYES: Directors Disch, Lightfoot, Stoops NOES: Director BeightZer ABSENT: Director Johnson RESOLUTION 1982.47 - POLICY REQUIREMENT FOR SHARES OF WATER STOC OR INTEREST IN WATER WELLS RE ANNEXATION (AMENDING RESOLUTION 1982.16 M /S /C (Disch /BeightZer) that Resolution 1982.47 be accepted as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, BeightZer, Lightfoot, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Johnson RESOLUTION 1982.48 - GRANT OF LIEN - STAN WASSENAAR 6926 BROWNING ROAD Now M /S /C (Lightfoot /BeightZer) that Resolution 1982.48 be deferred to the August 23, 1982 Board Meeting ORDINANCE 328 AND RESOLUTIONS 1982.32 THROUGH RESOLUTION 1982.38 The Board reviewed and requested some changes in the wording of Ordinance 328 and Resolutions 1982.32 through Resolution 1982.38, which will be included in the final ordinance and resolutions. M /S /C (Lightfoot /Stoops) that Ordinance 328 and Resolutions 1982.32 through Resolution 1982.38 be deferred to the September 13, 1982 Board Meeting. 2020 GUTHRIE- HIGHLAND APARTMENTS After lengthy discussion regarding the Highland Apartments, 2020 8/9/82 -4- Guthrie, delinquent water and sewer bills it was determined that a Zien would be filed and followed up by taking it to court if necessary. Staff will confer with legal counsel about the matter. The property owners address will be obtained from the Assessor's Office. M /S /C (Lightfoot /Disch) that a Zien be filed as soon as the HaZZ of Records opens on Tuesday morning. AUTHORIZATION FOR GENERAL MANAGER TO AUTHORIZE LIEN After discussion it was felt by the Board that aZZ Ziens should be brought before the Board for approval. COST OF ELECTIONS Director Disch reviewed the cost of elections and suggested perhaps the District could save a tremendous amount of money if the District was divided into divisions and wards, rather than having Directors at Zarge. He requested staff to investigate the procedure. M /S /C (Disch /Lightfoot) that staff be authorized to expZore a means by which the District can go to division elections for District Board Directors and that the results be brought before a full Board. This motion did not pass for Zack of a full Board. PUBLIC RELATIONS RECAPS Director Disch indicated that he would Zike to have Bonnie Eastwood give recaps on any public relation matters at the second Board Meeting of each month. CSDA CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 30- OCTOBER 2, REDDING, CA M /S /C (Disch /BeightZer) that any Director, CeneraZ Manager, or person designated by him, and Bonnie Eastwood, Secretary be authorized to attend the conference. Bonnie Eastwood will be making a presentation at the Conference as part of the administrative portion. ADJOURNMENT M /S /C (Lightfoot /Disch) that the meeting be adjourned at 7:30 p.m. YY. GeraZ W. Stoc s, Vice - President Board of Dire ors r Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary -5- 8/9/82