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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 09/13/1982EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 1982 M TT%TTTTT'C The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Dennis L. Johnson. Mr. Johnson also 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; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary; Sandy Shepherd, Engineering Secretary CONSULTANTS: Cynthia Ludvigsen, Legal Counsel GUESTS: R. Taylor, James B. Patel, James Daugherty, George Mapstead, Glenda Jay, Lawrence Nutcher MINUTES OF AUGUST 23, 1982 M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) that the Minutes of August 23, 1982 be approved as submitted. DISPU R. TA Mr. Taylor stated to the Board that he had not in fact damaged the curb stop and meter coupling per a bill mailed to him. He indicated the meter was leaking before he repaired it and had called the District Office and asked that it be repaired. The bill submitted to Mr. Taylor was for $24.89. After discussion with Mr. Taylor, it was determined the District would not charge him for the damaged curb stop. M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) that the District absorb the $24.89 cost for the damaged curb stop. DIRECTOR BEIGHTLER ARRIVED AT 5:35 P.M Director Beightler abstained from the vote. R EQUEST FOR LIEN, 25270 EAST THIRD STREET, COMMERCIAL DAIRY Mr. Patel and Mr. Daugherty were present to request authorization for a lien for payments towards service to 25270 E. Third Street, in the amount of $2,930. They would pay $330.00 down and the balance in monthly payments for two years at a 10% interest rate. M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) that staff be authorized to prepare a lien as discussed, subject to legal counsel's approval. BILLING FOR DAMAGED CURB STOP VALVE AND GEORGE MAPSTEAD -- CAND F OR AUDITOR - TREASURER POSITION Mr. Mapstead was present as a candidate for the position of District -1- 9/13/82 Auditor - Treasurer. Mr. Mapstead reviewed with the Board his qualifications as an auditor - treasurer. The Board asked him specific questions as to his background experience. LAWRENCE NUTCHER - REQUEST FOR COMPENSATION TIME Lawrence Nutcher requested payment for time spent at Board Meetings and a meeting held in Victorville in the amount of 80 hours. The question of compensatory time was discussed briefly by the Board. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Beightler) that the matter of whether or not Lawrence Nutcher is entitled to compensatory time; and, if so at what rate, be turned over to legal counsel. CLOSED SESSION M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) that a closed session be called at 6:05 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED AT 6:25 P.M GLENDA JAY - CANDIDATE FOR AUDITOR- TREASURER POSITION Ms. Jay was present as a candidate for the position of Auditor - Treasurer. The Board asked her specific questions regarding her background and qualifications for this position. CLOSED SESSION M /S /C (Disch- Stoops) that the Board go into closed session at 6:40 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. REGULAR BOARD MEETING RESUME AT 6:45 P.M AUDITOR- TREASURER POSITION TO BE OFFERED TO GLENDA JAY M /S /C (Stoops - Beightler) that the President be authorized to contact Glenda Jay and offer her the position of Auditor - Treasurer at a salary of $25,000 per year; probation period will be 6 months and at the end of that time a review of her salary will be made. DIANE PERRY - REOUEST FOR ADVANCE OF SICK LEAVE It was noted that Diane Perry has exhausted her sick leave and vacation time. She has been instructed by a doctor to take time off for a bronchial condition. It was determined according to Ordinance 300 that sick time can be advanced, however, it does have to be paid back by the employee. M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) that Diane Perry be authorized up to ten working days of advanced sick leave; that the General Manager be authorized to grant an additional week, if necessary. ANNIVERSARY STEP INCREASES It was noted the following anniversary step increases were made: Carol Miller, 32A $1274 to 32B $1306 /month Ken Olive, 33B $1400 to 33C $1405 /month 9/13/82 -2- ACQUISITION OF BEAR VALLEY STOCK 4W Director Beightler reported the Finance Committee had met and discussed the acquisition of 1410 shares of Bear Valley stock at $20 per share for a total of $28,200. It was noted the General Manager had indicated the District had the necessary funds to make the purchase and the Assistant General Manager had indicated it would not interfere with the capital improvement program. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Beightler) that the District purchase the 1410 shares of Bear Valley stock at $20 per share. ATTORNEY CYNTHIA LUDVIGSEN ARRIVED AT 6:50 P.M ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BY WARDS A report was submitted by the General Manager regarding the election of directors by wards, rather than at large. It was the feeling of the Board that it could be less expensive to hold elections by wards or districts. It was determined that Director Disch and the General Manager would meet with Mr. Clinton from the Registrar of Voter's Office and discuss the matter further. Yucaipa Water District will also be contacted to determine the cost of their elections on a ward basis. A report will be made back to the Board. DIRECTOR LIGHTFOOT LEFT THE MEETING AT 7:15 P.M PETITION FROM SUB -DIVIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT G VELO TO JOI ANA MILL "W It was reported that Mr. Knudsen had petitioned the Santa Ana Mill Creek Cooperative Management group to provide water to a subdivision in the Crafton Hills area. The committee determined they could not provide any additional water and also that outside individuals could not become a part of the committee or be supplied with water. DISPUTE BY DR. PLEASANT, 28515 BASELINE RE WATER BILLING It was reported that Dr. Pleasant at 28515 Baseline had paid his bill. Information only. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION PROGRAM A report was presented to the Board by the General Manager re a new workmen's compensation plan that staff is hoping could become effective about July 1, 1983. WATER RIGHTS COMMITTEE MEETING Director Beightler reported on a meetina held by the Water Rights Committee. It was noted that the District is going to request their full water right's entitlement from North Fork Water Company, along with a better accounting that will utilize the rights to their fullest and best use. aw PATTON LAND - 40 ACRES Director Disch indicated he and the General Manager had looked at -3- 9/13/82 the 40 acres offered by Patton Hospital to the District. It was their determination that it would not be in the best interest of the District to purchase the land,due to the many geological problems in the area. M /S /C (Disch- Stoops) that staff be authorized to draft a letter to Patton Hospital indicating the District is not interested in the property and stating the reason. PUBLIC RELATIONS PRESS CONFERENCE It was reported that there were several reports on the successful and professional way the press conference was handled by the District. Information only. ACWA PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TOUR, OCTOBER 14, 15, 1982, REDDING M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) that the community service coordinator, Bonnie Eastwood, be authorized to attend the Public Affairs Committee tour on October 14, 15, 1982 in Redding, at District expense. PROPOSITION NO. 13, ACWA REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION AGAINST PROPOSITION Director Disch stated that he felt the following statements should be incorporated into a resolution opposing Proposition 13: 1) local control affected; 2) more bureaucracy; 3) added cost to government; 4) not in spirit of 1978 Proposition 13; 5) taking property rights away from the people in California. Director Disch had also suggested two themes for billboards that are being pursued. M /S /C (Disch- Stoops) that staff be directed to prepare a resolution UW opposing Proposition 13; that copies be sent to ACWA, California For Balanced Water Policy; Legislators Ayala, Leonard, Goggin and Willie Brown, Sun, Redlands Facts and Highland newspapers; that the resolution be presented at the next Board Meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: Director Lightfoot ASSOCIATION OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION, SEPTEMBER 20, BIG BEAR INFORMATION ONLY. RESOLUTION 1982.52 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT MAKING DETERMINATIONS, ORDERING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY. E DESCRIBING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF TERRITORY ANNEXED. ANNEXATION NO 1982 -1, LUIS, NORBERTA AND S.B. was presented to the approva M /S /C (Disch - Beightler) that Resolution 1982.52 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: Director Lightfoot 9/13/82 -4- UTION 1982.50 - NOTICE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER & SEWER CHARGES ILVER, 2020 GUTHRIE, HIGHLAND APARTMENTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF 5.16 was presented to the Board for approval. RESOLUTION 1982.51 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND CHARGES LOU SILVER, 2020 GUTHRIE, HIGHLAND APARTMENTS, SAN B +r was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Beightler - Disch) that Resolution 1982.50 and Resolution 1982.51 be approved; that Resolution 1982.51, Release of Lien, in the amount of $2,336.00 be filed subsequent to Resolution 1982.50 Notice of Lien, in the amount of $2395.16. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES. Directors Disch, Beightler, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: Director Lightfoot RESOLUTION 1982.54- RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY GOVERNING BODY OF PUBLIC ENTITY, ANNEXATION 1981 -10, PORTION OF EAST HIGHLANDS, INCLUDING NUMEROUS PARCELS was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Disch - Beightler) that Resolution 1982.54 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: Director Lightfoot RESOLUTION 1982.55 - ANNEXATION 1981 -10, RE SENATE BILL 180 was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Disch - Beightler) that Resolution 1982.55 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: Director Lightfoot O NO. 328 - AN ORDINANCE TO RESCIND ORDINANCE 5 , PARAGRAPH 75, ORDINANCE 89, ARTICLE 10, PARAGRAPH 318. PARAGRAPH 178, 179, 190; ORDINANCE 4, ARTICLE 1, ON 1982. - ADOPTION OF RULES & REGULATI r ARTICLE - APPLICATION RESOLUTION 1982.3 - ADOPTION OF RULES & REGULATIONS - PROCEDURE FOR n T T.T. ThT(_ RESOLUTION 1982.34 - ADOPTION OF RULES & REGULATIONS - WATER SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS OTHER THAN PROPERTY OWNERS RESOLUTION 1982.35 - ADOPTION OF RULES & REGULATIONS - PROCEDURE FOR DISCONNECTION FOR NON - PAYMENT OF BILLS OR FOR VIOLATION OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS -5- 9/13/82 RESOLUTION 1982.36 - ADOPTION OF RULES & REGULATIONS - PROCEDURE FOR COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTED BILLS RESOLUTION 1982.37 - ADOPTION OF RULES & REGULATIONS - PROCEDURE FOR ADDING DELINQUENT NON -PAID TAXES LEVIED UPON THE PROPERTY FOR WHICH THE CHARGES ARE DELINQUENT AND UNPAID Ordinance 328 and Resolutions 1982.32 through 1982.37 were reviewed in depth by the Board and legal counsel. They had been previously drafted and reviewed by staff and legal counsel. After discussion and some minor changes the Board approved the resolutions and ordinances. M /S /C (Disch- Stoops) that Ordinance 328, Resolution 1982.32, Resolution 1982.33, Resolution 1982.34, Resolution 1982.35, Resolution 1982.36 and Resolution 1982.37 be adopted as amended and presented to the Board. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: Director Lightfoot DIRECTOR'S FEES AND E XPENSES The following fees and expenses were reported by the Directors. Director Johnson $75; Director Stoops, $150; Director Disch $130; Director Beightler $150; Director Lightfoot $150 M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) that the fees and expenses as reported be i approved. WARRANTS Gen. 9977 -10031 $277,869.91 P/R 6262 -6298 $16,949.35 Total $294,819.26 M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) that the warrants be approved as submitted. RESOLUTION 1982.53 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT SEWER CHARGES WHALEN R. EATON, 7128 VINE STREET, HIGHLAND, CA was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Disch - Beightler) that Resolution 1982.53 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Stoops, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: Director Lightfoot INVITATION TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE KICK OFF DINNER, SEPTEMBER 21 M /S /C (Disch - Beightler) that no one from the District attend the Chamber of Commerce kick off dinner. DIRECTOR BEIGHTLER VACATION SCHEDULE It was noted Director Beightler will be on vacation from September 20, 1982 until October 3, 1982. 9/;3/82 -6- ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. r i � Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary Dennis L. Johnson, President r OW -7- 9/13/82