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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 11/23/1965 Nov. 23, 1965 Approved: ~n W. Littleton, President EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1965 CALL TO ORDER Director LeVesque called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. since President Littleton was in another part of the building where pictures were being taken for the Bond Issue Brochure. 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; Attorney Farrell; Consulting Engineer, Rowe; Spencer Sparks of the Highland Branch of the Southern California Water Company. MINUTES The Chairman inquired if there were any ad- ditions or corrections to the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 9, 1965. On page 8, 3rd paragraph, line 3, instead of "report", it should read "invite him", accord- ing to Director Disch. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, the minutes were approved as submitted with the exception of the slight change in wording. RESOLUTION NO. 814 Resolution No. 814 was presented for release RELEASE OF LIEN of the lien against the property of Leo M. and LEO M. & FLORENCE Florence Adams at 26976 Messina, Highland, as ADAMS it has now been paid in full. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 814 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 815 A Certificate of Completion and Resolution No. NOTICE OF COMPLETION 815 were presented for acceptance of the project TRACT 7189 BY of installing water mains and appurtenant fa- COUGHLIN COMPANY cilities for Tract 7189 by Coughlin Company. The certificate indicated completion on November 10, 1965 and was signed by Charles L. Cole, Associate Engineer, on November 15, 1965. The Resolution is to authorize the President and Secretary to execute and file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded Nov. 23, 1965 1029 by Director Wall and carried unanimously, Resolution No. ~15 was adopted. BRINK'S SERVICE & Auditor-Treasurer, Bragg, reported on the find- LIABILITY COVERAGE ings in connection with the contract and liability coverage carried by this District with Brink's, Inc. Plans 1, 2 and 3 were outlined as possibilities for more adequate coverage considering the amounts of the pick-ups made by Brink%. PRESIDENT LITTLETON At this point in the meeting, President RETURNED TO MEETING Littleton returned to preside over the balance of the meeting. MOTION After considerakle discussion on the matter, motion was made by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director LeVesque and carried unanimously that Plan No. 2 be used beginning December 1, 1965 as follows: "2. Proposed contract liability coverage of $40,000.00 maximum, based on a $9,000.00 average. Service provided on three(3) days each week at a rate of $43.75 per month." FINANCIAL REPORT Auditor-Treasurer, Bragg reviewed some portions of the Financial Report for both the Water and Sewer Divisions for the month of October, 1965, calling attention to certain items of special interest. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR The General Manager reported the following step STEP INCREASES increases recommended by the heads of the various departments: Marjory Dorr, Stenographer, from 26B @ $410.00 per month to 26C @ $430.00 per month, effective 12-1-65. Russell Gorth, Collector, from 26A @ $2.25 per hour to 26B @ $2.36 per hour effective 12-1-65. Leslie Lacy, Jr., Mechanic, from 27B @ $2.47 per hour to 27C @ $2.60 per hour effective 12-1-65. Donald Sickles, Welder, 30A @ $2.73 per hour to 30B @ $2.87 per hour effective 11-23-65. RECOMMENDATION FOR Duncan Parkes, Engineering Aide - 30B @ $449.00 RANGE CHANGE ~,er month to 32A @ $525 per month effective 12-1-65. 'MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, the above step increases and range change were approved as recommended. GENERAL WATER DISCUSSION - LETTER - S.B. BOARD A letter was read from the San Bernardino Board OF REALTORS of Realtors dated November 16, 1965, inviting directors and staff to attend an Industrial Seminar on Tuesday, November 23rd, 1965. Being this same night, all were in attendance at Board Meeting. ,LETTER - MUNICIPAL A letter dated November 18, 1965 from the San WATER DEPARTMENT Bernardino Municipal Water Department was read. CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO 1030 They enclosed a copy of their Resolution No. 156 urging closure of the opening in Prado Dam. Engineer Rowe explained that this District should not be in accord with this procedure as it would remove the bargaining power of the upper basin water users. The General Manager explained that this District had gone on record through correspondence with the U. S. Corps of Engineers, opposing the closing of this opening in Prado Dam and stating that a copy of the letter as well as the City's Resolution had been sent to Attorney Denslow Green for his comments and advice. Nothing has been received from him to date. MOTION After considerable discussion and explanation, motion was made by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unani- mously that the Board take no action until reply is received from Attorney Green, then further consideration and decision on reply will be determined. RAINFALL REPORT The General Manager reported that according to District's rainfall gauge at this location, we have had 3.85 inches in one 24 hour period and the total for the season now stands at 5.65 inches. WELL DRILLING The General Manager also reported that the well drilling operations have had to be suspended on account of the rain. 40 B is drilled to a depth of 380 feet. FIRST AID FOR STAFF Director Disch inquired if any of the staff had RECOMMENDED been trained in First Aid. He suggested that it would be a good idea for the staff and em- ployees to have a First Aid course on company time as he felt it might even save a life at some time. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, the staff is to study the possibility of First Aid training for the staff and employees and report the outcome to the Board on February 8, 1966. GENERAL SEWER DISCUSSION FOOTHILL DRIVE SEWER The General Manager reported that Campbell & EXTENSION ROUTING Miller had discovered a shortcut which could be made in the planning for the sewer main extension in Foothill Drive to the Golden Valley Church. Engineer Rowe explained the plan for the short cut from the City owned manhole at Sterling Avenue and Foothill Drive and cutting across the corner to Foothill Drive which would effect a savings of approximately $4,000.00. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, the changed design for the routing of the Foothill Drive sewer extension was approved and bids will be called for and opened on December 14, 1965 at this office at 7:30 p.m. Attention was then called to the fact that just north of Foothill Drive are three more homes whose owners have indicated interest in hook- ing up to the sewer when it is installed. This would be extra income which had not originally NOV. 23, 1965 1031 been figured in connection with the Foothill Drive line. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, the engineers are to check out and report costs after determining whether or not property owners will giw~ an easement for the line to the properties. ATTORNEY FARRELL At this point in the meeting Attorney Farrell ARRIVED arrived and was called upon for any reports he might have. He stated that Corcilius, McPherson and Kobb have all taken out permits to connect to the sewer. In the Burgan case, they are now living in Inglewood and it was felt, after reading the letter from the Division of Highways, which purchased the property as a hardship case, that the Burgans are responsible for the $102.00. The Highway Department asked that the $102.00 be collected from Burgan and refunded to the Highway Department if they pay it now, so they can rent the property as the construction in that area will not take place until 1970. MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, who- ever owns the property must pay the $102.00 connection fee and Attorney Farrell was author- ized to write to the parties concerned explain- ing the situation. NOTICE OF CONNECTION Following the recommendation by Attorney Farrell TIMING that a policy should be set for timing of con- nection to a sewer line after its availability, MOTION and discussion of the matter, motion was made by Director Le~sque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, at the time of notice of connection, if permit and connection is not made within 30 to 60 days, the District will follow up with the filing of a Notice of Necessity to Connect. REQUESTS FOR TIME The General Manager stated that both Mr. Corcilius PAYMENTS OF COSTS and Mr. McPherson had asked, at the time they AFTER ABATEMENTS took out their permits, if an arrangement could be worked out for them to make payment of monies under the judgment on a monthly basis. They were both instructed to make the request in writing to the Board, but such requests have not been received. After considerable discussion of the matter and after Attorney Farrell pointed out that immediate connection and payment of the total amount set forth in the judgment is the only way the defendants could satisfy the judgment and allow the District to release the judgment of record. It was suggested that the Secretary write both Mr. Corcilius and Mr. McPherson, notifying them that immediate connection and total payment of monies set forth in the judgment will be re- quired. DOWNEY ABATEMENT Attorney Farrell stated that Mr. and Mrs. Downey had been notified that if he had not heard from them by November 23rd, he would proceed with the abatement action. No word had been received today, so the action will be started. CARSON ABATEMENT He also reported that time is up in the Carson case, so that ~atement will be filed. 1032 Nov. 23, 1965 I.D.A. CONVENTION The General Manager reported that the Irri- IN LAS VEGAS gation DistYicts Association Convention in Las Vegas is December 7th through 10th, 1965 and anyone who is planning to go should get reservations in at once. Attorney Farrell reported that he might be able to attend on the Friday, but that would be all. TRIP TO MODESTO AREA Inquiry was made to determine who could go TO SEE SOME STATE with Joe Rowe to Modesto where his brother WATER PROJECT would take them on a tour of an area of con- CONSTRUCTION struction of San Luis Reservoir which is part of the State Water Plan. Indications were that Director Littleton, Manager Rickert and Engineer Cole would accompany Joe Rowe on the trip and Director Wall would notify the office tomorrow if he can go. APPROVAL OF The following warrants were presented for ap- WARRANTS proval: Water Division #5895 - 6007 (General) $95,963.58 1634 - 1699 (Payroll) 13,312.57 $109,276.15 Sewer Division #766 - 774 (General) $41,513.02 MOTION Upon motion by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, the above listed warrants were approved as submitted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before MOTION the meeting, a motion for adjournment was made by Director LeVesque, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously at 9:45 p.m. /~[~do~.D~ie~c~~ Secretary Approved: . Littleton, President EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1965 CALL TO ORDER The President called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. and stated the time had passed for receiving or accepting any other bids for the bid opening. 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;