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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 08/23/1982EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 23, 1982 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Dennis L. Johnson. Director Lightfoot led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Dennis L. Johnson, President; Gerald W. Stoops, Vice - President; Directors Philip A. Disch, Glenn Lightfoot ABSENT: Director Steven Beightler STAFF: Edward C. Jakowczyk, General Manager; Larry W. Rowe, Assistant General Manager /Engineer; Lawrence Nutcher, Auditor - Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary GUESTS: Terry Adams; Vince Chestnut MINUTES OF AUGUST 9, 1982 BOARD MEETING M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) that the Minutes of August 9, 1982 Regular Board Meeting be approved as submitted. President Johnson abstained. STEP INCREASES Bill Casada - 40C to 40D - $1750 /month, effective August 3, 1982 David Hernandez - 40A to 40B - $1587 /month, effective in July Betty Rice - 27A to 27B - $1155 /month, effective in July Information only, increases automatic per the current MOU agreement. RESOLUTION 1982.48 - ACCEP W ASSENAAR, 6926 BROWNING R to the Board for approval. OF LIEN, STANLEY & KATHLEE ND, CA - $3,900 was presen M /S /C (Stoops- Lightfoot) that Resolution 1982.48 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Lightfoot, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: Director Beightler HIGHLAND APARTMENTS, 2020 GUTHRIE, LOU SILVER, PROPERTY OWNER The General Manager stated that the past due account for 2020 Guthrie had been paid in full. A lien has been filed, therefore, a release will be prepared for the next Board Meeting. Information only. ..r 8/23/82 -1- DR. PLEASANT, 28515 BASELINE, PROTEST BILLING Dr. Pleasant h, were incorrect at the meeting aw his bill is in action will be ad called and indicated he felt his billing charges and therefore protested payment. He did not appear as he stated he would, therefore, he will be notified arrears and should be paid immediately or further taken. AWWA FALL CONFERENCE, CALIF. -NEV. SECTION, OCTOBER 26 -29, 1982 SACRAMENTO M /S /C (Disch- Stoops) that no one from this District attend the AWWA Fall Conference. SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY CONSERVATION DISTRICT - USE OF DISTRICT RADIOS The General Manager indicated that the Conservation District will no longer be able to use radios provided by San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. The District has two units and a base station that the Conservation District could use and it would not create a load on the District's system. The Conservation District would pay for an antenna and installation of the units and base station. M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) authorization for staff to loan the San Bernardino Valley Conservation District two mobile radio units and a base station to be used in conjunction with the District's radio system. PATTON LAND FOR SALE - 40 ACRES The General Manager indicated that Patton State Hospital had indicated they have 40 acres of land for sale for $160,000. They requested an indication by September as to whether or not the District is interested in purchasing the property. It would not have to be a cash purchase, it could be paid off in monthly payments. M /S /C (Lightfoot- Stoops) that the matter be referred to a committee consisting of Directors Disch and Stoops; the matter will be discussed at the September 13th Board Meeting. ENGINEERING OPERATIONS REPORT The General Manager and Engineer Rowe reviewed summary reports of meter replacement, sewer stoppages, main leaks and water consumption for the month of July. A discussion was held regarding monies saved by maintenance procedures now being used in the water and sewer services. Engineer Rowe also noted that there have been two motor failures, one at Plant 12 and one at Well 107. There was no interruption in service. Next year all motors will be logged for maintenance. Information only. DIRECTOR BEIGHTLER ARRIVED AT 6:00 P.M. U0 WARRANTS Gen. 9900 -9976 $177,945.01 P/R 6227 -6261 $15,248.50 Total $193,193.51 M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) that the warrants be approved as submitted. -2- 8/23/82 Director Beightler abstained. PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT Terry Adams presented the Board with three different ideas for a logo with the District's new name. A banner for the new name will be constructed for use on podiums. The Board thanked Terry for her efforts in designing the new logo. M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) that the logo stating: "EAST VA11EY WATER DISTRICT" be approved as the official District logo The Secretary - Community Services Coordinator gave a report on a meeting held with the Department of Water Resources. She indicated DWR will provide the District with enough water conservation kits for each District customer. The kits will be mailed out by DWR at no cost to the District, other than postage, which will be .09C each. An insert will be provided by the District which will reflect the material is being provided with the District's compliments and a disclaimer at a cost of $3 per thousand. Extra kits will be available for customers that request them. Brochures will also be provided to those requesting them explaining the availability of a tax credit for water saving devices. The target date for mailing the kits out will be October. M /S /C (Stoops- Lightfoot) that staff be authorized to order 12,200 water saving kits; that the kits be mailed carrier route pre -sort; that an insert be printed with the District's name and a disclaimer be enclosed in each kit. A discussion was held relative to the press conference to be held September 2, 1982 at 7:00 a.m. at the Mediterranean Restaurant. Announcements have been mailed out. Press releases will be prepared. It was noted the District may be used as Affairs Committee. The possibility of a in December was also discussed. An idea be presented to the Board. A Public Affairs Committee tour is being 14 and 15, 1982. The matter will be dis meeting. a model display of what held in sussed a for the ACWA Public at the ACWA Conference can be used will Redding on October L the next Board A packet for distribution to new customers was reviewed. As soon as the District's brochure is printed the packet can be assembled. Various brochures from DWR and other agencies will be used. Cost to be minimal. A report was made relative to problems handled by the Community Service Coorinator.A report of this nature will be made monthly. DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES Water Code Section 30507 was read relative to clarification of r director's fees by Director Stoops. The following fees and expenses for July were reported as follows: 8/23/82 -3- Stoops $225; Lightfoot $175; Beightler $150; Disch $358.92; Johnson $327.78 M /S /C (Stoops- Lightfoot) that the Director's fees and expenses Now be approved as submitted. ELECTION PROCEDURE Director Disch indicated he would like to have staff investigate the possibility of dividing the District into wards or districts for election purposes. He felt the cost of elections would be less with wards or districts, rather than elections at large. A discussion was held regarding this procedure. M /S /C (Disch- Stoops) that staff be directed to investigate the procedures for conducting an election by wards or districts, rather than elections at large; that a report be submitted at the next Board Meeting. SLOW PITCH BASEBALL TEAM WITH DISTRICT EMPLOYEES Director Beightler indicated the employees had mentioned they would like to be sponsored by the Board for a slow pitch baseball team. After discussion it was determined each director, the General Manager and Assistant General Manager would pay the $225 fee to sponsor the employees for the slow pitch baseball team. CLOSED SESSION was called upon motion by Director Stoops, seconded V . by Director Disch and carried unanimously at 7:05 p.m. REGULAR MEETING RESUMED at 8:45 p.m. SALARY INCREASES M /S /C (Stoops- Lightfoot) that the Board grant a salary increase in the amount of 5 %, effective September 1, 1982 to the General Manager, Assistant General Manager and Board Secretary. LETTER FROM LAWRENCE NUTCHER RE RESIGNATION President Johnson requested the Secretary to read a letter submitted by Lawrence Nutcher, Auditor - Treasurer. It read as follows: "Board of Directors, ESBCWD, P.O. Box 3427, S.B. CA 92413, dated August 23, 1982. Gentlemen: I hereby withdraw my resignation which was submittted last month. With some team work in the future, it is my opinion my some 30 years experience in the water utility field will be of great benefit to the District. Respectfully submitted, Lawrence E. Nutcher, Auditor." M /S /C (Disch- Lightfoot) that the Board not accept the letter from Mr. Lawrence Nutcher requesting withdrawal of his letter of resignation. M /S /C (Disch- Stoops) that Lawrence Nutcher be allowed to continue •w the health and dental insurance provided by the District as long as he pays the full premiums in advance; that the insurance continue only until he accepts employment with another company or agency that carries transferable insurance with Blue Cross, as long as legally -4- 8/23/82 possible, and /or at the Board's discretion. M ILL CREEK CO -OP AGREEMENT M /S /C (Beightler- Lightfoot) that staff be instructed to proceed with implementation, subject to legal counsel's guidance, of the District's water resource policy. TO LEASE LAND FROM SBVWCD M /S /C (Disch - Beightler) that staff be authorized to negotiate with the Conservation District for lease of a 20 acre parcel for a treatment plant and hydro - electric plant. WATER RIGHTS COMMITTEE It was determined a committee be formed regarding water rights. The committee will consist of Directors Johnson and Beightler and staff. A report will be made at the next Board Meeting. JOB DESCRIPTIONS M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) that Quantum & Associates be authorized to prepare job descriptions for the General Manager, Assistant General Manager /Engineer, Board Secretary and Auditor - Treasurer; the job descriptions will be handled through the Personnel Committee. DISTRICT VEHICLE - COMPLAINT A letter had been received from Mr. Sayles which stated a District vehicle had been parked on Lynwood Drive in front of a bar during business hours. Engineer Rowe indicated the employee had been inquiring about a former employee's health. Mr. Sayles noted he had observed the vehicle in front of this establishment several times. Engineer Rowe stated it will not happen again. BEAR VALLEY STOCK The General Manager indicated he had been offered 1,410 shares of Bear Valley Stock from Highland View Estates. The price for the shares would be $20 per share. M /S /C (Stoops - Beightler) that the District purchase 1,410 shares of stock at $20 per share from Highland View Estates, pending the availability of funds; the Finance Committee will review the availability of funds and present a report to the Board at the next Board Meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Dennis 1GY Johnson, President Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary 8/23/82 -5-