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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 10/13/19651010 Sept. 28, 1965 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, adjournment was de- clared at 12:18 a.m. / Harold G. ~ckert, Secretary Board of Directors Approved:  ohn W. LiSCl~ton, ~resident · . .... ~ EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1965 The regular meeting date was October 12th, 1965 which was a Holiday, therefore the meeting was set for October 13th at the same time and place. CALL TO ORDER The President called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE All those present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. ROLL CALL Directors Present: Disch, Forrest, LeVesque, ~ Littleton and Wall. Directors Absent: None. Others Present: General Manager-Secretary, Rickert; Associate Engineer, Cole; Auditor-Treasurer, Bragg; Assistant Office Manager, Lyons; Recording Secretary, Dudley; Consulting Engineers, Rowe and Miller; Dana Weaver of Morgan & Franz, Insurance; Spencer Sparks of Southern California Water Company, Highland Branch. MINUTES The President inquired if there were any ad- ditions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of September 28, 1965. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 28, 1965 were approved as submitted. BID OPENING - The President stated that this was the time and 12 INCH WATER TRANS- place for the opening of the sealed bids for MISSION MAIN AND the installation of a 12 inch transmission main APPURTENANCES IN and appurtenances in Base Line from Del Rosa BASE LINE storm drain to Del Rosa Avenue. The following sealed bids were opened and read by the Secretary: 1. Michael C. Mize $9,894.73 2. A & P Pipeline Company, Inc. 10,637.50 3. Royal Pipeline Construction Co.10,804.80 4. Regal Construction Company 11,969.75 Engineer's Estimate $11,700.00 Oct. 13, 1965~0~1 MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, the abov~ bid proposals were referred to the engineers for c~ecking. The engineers reported all bids mathematically correct and recommended the low bid of Michael C. Mize subject to the approval of Legal Counsel. MOTION Upon motion.by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, the contract was awarded to Michael C. Mize on his bid o~ $9,894.73 subject to the approval of Legal Counsel. BID OPENING - The General Manager opened and read bids on GENERAL LIABILITY,~r' General Liabilit~Aut~mobile Bodily Injury and BODILY INJURY AND Property Damage Insurance for which specifica- PROPERTY DAIViAGE tions had been written and submitted to four INSURANCE insurance agencies. Morgan & Franz alone sub- mitted bids by the Fireman's Insurance, present carrier, and Federal Insurance Company. Rates of both companys were presented and compared. The Federal Insurance bid was $1,165 lower than the Fireman's Fund Insurance. An advance deposit of $7,4].4.00 plus the Automobile Insurance of $1,472.00 to be paid the second and third years, making a total of $10,358.00 for the three year full coverage. It is subject to cancellation or raise in rates if the accident or claims rate becomes excessive. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, the three year advance deposit plan of the Federal Insurance Company in the amount of $10,358.00 was accepted. It is understood that if additional vehicles are added the rate will be somewhat changed to cover them. REPORT CALLED FOR The report was called for on the purchase of EQUIPMENT PURCHASE various items of equipment. The Associate PROPOSALS Engineer reported that requests for bids with specifications were sent out last Friday, but the proposals had not been returned to this office, but the sealed bids will be presented at the next regular meeting on October 26, 1965. DISCUSSION SOUTHERN The General Manager stated that a letter had been CALIFORNIA WATER written to the Southern California Water Company COMPANY, HIGHLAND acknowledging tkeir letter and stating that further contact would be made at a later date. He stated .that some follow-up should be made and asked for tke Board's recommendation. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, a letter is to be sent to the Southern California Water Company main office stating that if they are willing sellers, that their asking price be sent to this District in order that negotiations may proceed. GENERAL WATER DISCUSSION - LETTER - ATTORNEY A letter from Attorney Denslow Green was read DENSLOW GREEN - stating that the briefs from this District, Valley ORANGE COUNTY SUIT Municipal and Surr are complete and he enclosed a copy of "Reply Memorandum by East San Bernardino County Water District" for information. 1012 oct. 1965 The General Manager recommended that Directors read the MemOrandum from Mr. Green. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director LeVesque and carried unanimously, copies of the memorandum are to be made up for each Director provided they are kept strictly ~o~'fidential. One is also to be sent to Engineer Joseph Rowe. L.A.~.C. ANNEXATION The General Manager explained some of the PROCEEDINGS changes brought about in the Local Agency Formation Commission's handling of annexations. This was due to the new legislation. He recommended that District's annexation team of Lyons, Dudley and himself, meet with Attorney Farrell to determine the steps and actions in handling annexations under the new law and the L.A.F.C. rulings set up. No action necessary or taken. SAN GORGONIO Director Disch discussed the controversy, RECREATIONAL AREA taking place regarding the opening of the San DISCUSSION Gorgonio Recreational area to Ski development and roads. He reported that various organizations are entering resolutions of protest against the development in the interest of water conservation. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director LeVesque and carried unanimously, a Resolution is to be drawn up by this District in protest against commercial development in the San Gorgonio Recreational area in the interest ~f~water conservation, with a copy of such resolution forwarded to Congressman Dyal and to elective officials, the president of the Defender's Organization and the Upper Santa Ana River Water Coordinating Council. PLANT 40A WELL The General Manager reported that the well DRILLING PROGRESS drilling at Plant 40A is now down 175 feet, having gone through 90 feet of rock and they are now drilling through clay. They still have 1050 feet to go. GENERAL SEWER DISCUSSION - ~ LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The General Manager reported that Attorney Farrell is on vacation but stated that the default notifications have been mailed to the Rainbow Lane residents on whom abatements have been served. GOLDEN VALLEY CHURCH It was reported that Mr. W. C. Buster, builder, OF CHRIST REQUEST had called to inquire if sewer service could be FOR SEWER SERVICE provided for the Golden Valley Church of Christ on Foothill Drive east of Sterling Avenue. This area is within the District and would require an extension. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, Campbell & Miller and W. P. Rowe & Son, Consult- ing Engineers, were authorized to make a feasibility study and cost estimate for. ex- tending collection line to the Foothill Drive area and report same to the Board on October 26, 1965. MANAGER'S REPORT - oct. 13, 19651813 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Further discussion was had regarding District CITY GROWTH attendance at the Chamber of Commerce "City COMMITTEE Growth Committee". Director Littleton attends as an. individual and it was felt this is adequate. STEP INCREASES The General Manager stated the department RECOMMENDED heads recommended the following step increases: Reginald Tillman, Utility Crewman from 23A @ $1.94 per hr. to 23B @ $2.03 per hr. effective October 26, 1965. Clinton Stewart, Construction and Maintenance Crewman from 26E @ $2.73 per hr. to 26F @ $2.87 per hr. effective November 1, 1965. Francisco Alvarez, Gardener, from 23A @ $1.94 per hr. to 23B @ $2.03 per hr. effective November 1, 1965. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Directo~ Le~sque and carried unanimously, the above recomr~ended step increases were approved. CORRESPONDENCE FROM A letter was presented inviting the District CALIFORNIA to become a me~er of the California Reclama- RECLAMATION ASS'N. tion Association whose secretary is Robert Durbrow who is also the Secretary of the Irrigation Districts Association. It was felt that this would not be of particular interest to this District. RESOLUTION NO. 805 Resolution No. 805 was presented to initiate INITIATING ANNEXATION Annexation proceedings for water service to PROCEEDINGS 1965-16 the Hunter property at Base Line and Webster, Annexation No. 1965-16, in accordance with the new law governing annexations with respect to the Local Agency Formation Commission rulings. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 805 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 806 Resolution No. 806 was presented to initiate INITIATING PROCEEDINGS Annexation proceedings for sewer service to ANNEXATION 1965-17 residents of Tippecanoe Street referred to as Annexation 1965-.17, Eichman et al, Tippecanoe in accordance with L.A.F.C. rulings. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 806 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 807 Resolution No. 807 was presented to initiate INITIATING PROCEEDINGS Annexation proceedings for sewer service to ANNEXATION 1965-19 Glenn Hagen Enterprises property at Central and Base Line, Annexation 1965-19 in accord- ance with L.A.F.C. rulings. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 6:07 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 808 Resolution No. ~:08 was presented to initiate INITIATING PROCEEDINGS Annexation proceedings for water service to ANNEXATION 1965-20 the property of Leverette on 3rd Street, Annexation No. ].965-20 in accordance with 1014 oct. 13, 1965 L.A.F.C. rulings. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director LeVesque and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 808 was adopted. SAN DIEGO MEETING The General Manager reported that he and President Littleton will attend the California State Chamber of Commerce meet- ing tomorrow, October 14th in San Diego, accompanied by Roy Bemis of the West San Bernardino County Water District. The subject was "State and Federal Plans to meet Southern California's Water Needs." A.W.W.A. FALL Attention was called to the approaching Fall CONFERENCE IN SAN Conference of the American Water Works FRANCISCO Association in San Francisco October 27th, 28th and 29th. Reservations should go in at once. General Manager Rickert, President Littleton and Director LeVesque indicated they would attend. HIGHLAND CHAMBER OF Director Forrest reported that he attended a COMMERCE meeting of the Highland Chamber of Commerce and was asked to thank this District for their part in getting water to the Hunter property at Base Line & Webster for the Little League Ball Park. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, motion was made by Director MOTION LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously for adjournment at / Harold G.--R~c~. rt, Secretary, Board of Directors Approved:  hn W. Li~tleton, President EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1965 CALL TO ORDER ~he President called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE All those present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. ROLL CALL Directors Present: Disch, Forrest, LeVesque, Littleton and Wall. Directors Absent: None. Others Present: General Manager-Secretary, Rickert; Auditor-Treasurer, Bragg; Assistant Office Manager, Lyons; Recording Secretary, Dudley; Attorney, Farrell; Consulting Engineers, Rowe and Miller; Spencer Sparks of Southern California Water Company; several equipment