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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 11/22/1982EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 22, 1982 The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Dennis L. Johnson. Director Disch led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Dennis L. Johnson, President; Gerald W. Stoops, Vice - President; Directors Philip A. Disch, Glenn L. Lightfoot ABSENT: Director Steven Beightler CONSULTANTS: John Prentice, Kenneth Patterson of Eadie & Payne William Brunick, Attorney STAFF: Edward C. Jakowczyk, General Manager; Larry W. Rowe, Assistant General Manager /Engineer; Glenda D. Jay, Auditor - Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary; Sandy Shepherd, Engineering Secretary GUESTS: William Kinder MINUTES - NOVEMBER 8, 1982 r M /S /C (Disch- Stoops) that the Minutes of November 8, 1982 be approved as submitted. MINUTES - NOVEMBER 12, 1982 M /S /C (Disch- Stoops) that the Minutes of November 12, 1982 be approved as submitted. MINUTES - NOVEMBER 15, 1982 - M /S /C (Disch- Stoops) that the Minutes of November 15, 1982 be approved as submitted. CLAIM - WILLIAM KINDER, 7487 ELM, SAN BERNARDINO, CA Mr. Kinder was present to discuss his high water and sewer bill with the Board. He stated his bill had nearly doubled and he would like an explanation as to the reason. It was explained the City had increased their fees considerably which were passed on directly to the District's customers. It was felt, however, since he also had a considerable amount of property to irrigate there could possibly be a credit on the sewer amount, which the City allows to commercial customers. The property has multiple unit dwellings, therefore, it is billed commercially. w DIRECTOR BEIGHTLER ARRIVED AT 5:35 P.M. M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) that the matter be referred to staff to determine if the property is eligible for a credit, due to amount of water used _ 11/22/82 for irrigation on property; that if the matter cannot be resolved it be brought back to the December 13, 1982 Board Meeting. CLOSED SESSION M /S /C (Stoops- Lightfoot) that the Board go into Closed Session at 5:40 p.m. to discuss possible litigation. BOARD RESUMED REGULAR MEETING AT 6:12 P.M AUDIT REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 1982 Mr. John Prentice and Mr. Kenneth Patterson from Eadie & Payne were present to review the draft report of the audit report for year ending June 30, 1982. The sewer and water revenues and expenses, as well as bond payments were discussed in some detail. Mr. Patterson outlined various methods for maintaining a balanced financial status. FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Assistant Manager Rowe reviewed with the Board matters discussed by the Finance Committee, i.e. projected revenues, expenses, bonds, actual known expenses and sales for the coming year. Mr. Rowe indicated more time should be spent on review of the 1982 -83 fiscal year budget and recommended a workshop be scheduled. M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) that a workshop be scheduled for Saturday, December 11, 1982 at 9 a.m. in the District Board Room. CORRESPONDENCE FROM REUBEN AYALA RE BASIN WATER MANAGEMENT, DECEMBER 3, 1982, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS two It was indicated that staff would attend the meeting scheduled by Senator Ayala. ACWA SPECIAL SECTION ELECTION TO FILL VACANCY M /S /C (Stoops - Beightler) that Susan Crowl's name be submitted to fill a vacancy as Section Chairman for ACWA. CLAIM - FRED KELSER, 25429 HOLLY VISTA Mr. Kelser had filed a claim with the District relative to a leak near his home. He was not present to discuss the problem with the Board. M /S /C (Disch - Beightler) that the claim be rejected; that the claim be referred to the District's insurance carrier. R ESOLUTION 1982.63 - RELEASE OF LIEN, SITARAM PATEL,25270 Third St. Resolution 1982.63 and release of lien were deferred until Mr. Patel comes to the District Office and signs another lien, as previously arranged. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The Financial Statements for October were presented to the Board for their review and consideration. 11/22/82 -2- NCE FRO LARRY HENDON, LAFC, REGARDING EAST HIGHLAND AREA ANNEXAT Correspondence received from Larry Hendon, LAFC, re annexations in the East Highlands area was duly noted. Mr. Hendon stated their concern is based on the concerns of the Mayor of San Bernardino relative to the W ability of the City to supply sewage service to areas of its present commitment as they develop, along with the fast developing areas in East Highland. WARRANTS 11/3/82 - 11/17/82 Gen. 10306 -10407 $110,389.73 P/R 6483 -6519 $17,187.89 Total $127,577.62 GERALD W. STOOPS, ELECTED PRESIDENT The President declared nominations were in order for President. M /S /C (Disch- Lightfoot) that Gerald W. Stoops be nominated as President to the Board of Directors. M /S /C (Lightfoot- Stoops) that nominations be closed. M /S /C (Disch- Stoops) there being no further nominations, a unanimous ballot was cast for Director Stoops as President. - GLEN LIGHTFOOT ELECTED VICE- PRESIDENT aw The President declared nominations were in order for Vice - President. M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that Glenn Lightfoot be nominated as Vice - President. M /S /C (Beightler- Disch) that nominations be closed. There being no further nominations, a unanimous ballot was cast for Director Lightfoot as Vice - President. TIME AND PLACE FOR HOLDING MEETINGS The President declared that the time and place for holding regular meetings was open for discussion. M /S /C (Disch- Lightfoot) that the meeting time for Board Meetings be set at 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, California. CALLING SPECIAL BOARD MEETI The President stated the method of calling special meetings should be determined. The Secretary indicated Section 54956 of the Water Code specifically outlines the manner of calling and conducting special meetings. W.r M /S /C (Disch- Lightfoot) that the Board follow Government Code Section 54956 provision for calling special meetings. -3- 11/22/82 T ENURE OF BOARD OFFICERS - ONE YEAR M /S /C.(Johnson- Disch) that the tenure of Board Officers is one year. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 to 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, 1982. Gerald W. Sto ps President Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary 11/22/82 -4-