HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/11/1994 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING APRIL 11, 1994
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Douglas. Paul Dolter
led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon,
Douglas
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Sandra Shepherd,
Bd Secretary; Alberta Hess, Auditor/Controller;
Paul Dolter, Assistant Dist. Eng.
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUESTS: Willard Kenley, Richard Walker, Dave Wesling
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The public participation section of the meeting was declared open at 5:30 p.m. Mr.
Walker requested information on the upper zone pipeline; the 1985 Ford which will
be sold at the Nationwide Auction and the replacement cost for this vehicle. Mr.
Kenley discussed the Brown Act as well as his opinion on when it is appropriate
for the public to ask questions. There being no further public comments or written
comments the public participation section of the meeting was closed.
APPROVAL OF MARCH 28, 1994 MEETING MINUTES
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Lightfoot) that the March 28, 1994 minutes be approved as
submitted.
Director Stoops abstained.
APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER
ACCOUNTS
The General Manager noted that customers at 2341 20th Street, 7791 Eucalyptus
and 26681 Hibiscus had paid their accounts and should be removed from the lien
list.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Lightfoot) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer
accounts be approved for processing with exceptions noted by the General
Manager.
RESOLUTION 1994.69 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7517
GUTItRIE was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1994.69 be approved for
processing.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1994.70 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 26493 9TH
STREET was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1994.70 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1994.71 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 24976 VINE
STREET was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1994.71 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1994.72 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 26953
CYPRESS was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1994.72 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1994.73 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 27461 FISHER
was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1994.73 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION 1994.78 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7847
GOLONDRINA was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1994.78 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1994.75 - ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FROM RANCHO SAN ANDREAS FOR
THE CITY CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION was
presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1994.75 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1994.76 ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF PIPELINE
EASEMENT FROM RANCHO SAN ANDREAS FOR THE CITY CREEK
WATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION was presented to the Board for
approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1994.76 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1994.77 - ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF ACCESS ROAD
EASEMENT FROM RANCHO SAN ANDREAS FOR THE CITY CREEK
WATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION was presented to the Board for
approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Lightfoot) that Resolution 1994.77 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Lighffoot) that the General Fund Disbursements #154959
to #155148 in the amount of $129,675.47 and Payroll Fund Disbursements #9251
to #9297 in the amount of $45,746.32 totaling $175,421.79. be approved.
APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
DISTRICT AND SELEY & SHOFNER FAMILY TRUST FOR WATER
AND SEWER SERVICE TO APN 285-761-02,03,04
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Lightfoot) that the development agreement between the
District and Seley & Shofner Family Trust for water and sewer service to APN
285-761-02,03,04 be approved.
APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
DISTRICT AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
ADDITIONAL WATER MAINS, FIRE HYDRANTS AND OTHER
SERVICES LOCATED WITHIN TRACTS 6898 AND 7106 (ARDEN &
GUTHRIE)
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Lightfoot) that the Development Agreement between the
District and the Community Development Commission be approved.
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APPEAL BY DAVE WESLING FOR RELIEF FROM SEWER CHARGES
FOR 7505 OLIVE TREE LANE
Mr. Wesling was present to request an appeal from sewer charges for the month of
January 1994 during which time he was out of the country. After discussion staff
was directed to look into this issue further for some type of flexibility on these
situations; that Mr. Wesling be furnished with a contact at the City of San
Bernardino Water Department to discuss this issue with.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Mr. Wesling's request for relief from his
January sewer bills be denied; that the General Manager work with Mr. Wesling on
meeting with the City of SB Water Department.
RETIREMENT OF DUNCAN PARKES EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1994
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that Duncan Parkes resignation for retirement be
accepted effective May 1, 1994 with extreme regret; that a resolution of
appreciation be prepared and presented to Mr. Parkes at the next meeting.
REPLACEMENT OF 900 FT SECTION OF NORTH FORK DITCH
BETWEEN WEAVER STREET AND ELDER GULCH ROAD IN
CONJUNCTION WITH EAST HIGHLANDS RANCH REPLACEMENT OF
300 FT OF DITCH
M/S/C (Negrete-Sturgeon) that the replacement of the 900 foot section of the
open North Fork Ditch between Weaver Street and Elder Gulch be approved at a
cost of approximately $60,000 of which one half will be paid by the North Fork
Water Company.
EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE REQUIREMENT FOR PROJECTS IN
WHICH CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION HAVE BEEN ISSUED
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the earthquake insurance package as
presented by the General Manager for projects in which certificates of participation
have been issued be approved at a cost of $10,100.00 annually.
APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS FEES AND EXPENSES FOR MARCH 1994
The following Directors fees and expenses were reported for March: Director
Stoops $300; Director Negrete $1095.14; Director Lightfoot $607.70; Vice
President Sturgeon $799.13; President Douglas $1034.80.
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Sturgeon) that the Directors fees and expenses for March
be approved as submitted.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FEBRUARY 1994
The February 1994 financial statements were reviewed. Information only.
GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT
The General Manager reported on District operations to date as well as the San
Gorgonio Pass Water Agency Environmental Impact Report and the Metropolitan
Water District pipeline.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Stoops discussed the Endangered Species Act.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM WILLARD KENLEY
Correspondence from Willard Kenley with the Board President's response were
available. Information only.
MANAGEMENT OF WATER IN CALIFORNIA, UNIVERSITY OF
CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY, JUNE 17, 1994
Information only.
CSDA 1994 SPRING CONFERENCE, APRIL 21-22, 1994, PALM SPRINGS,
CA. Information only.
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SB COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING, APRIL
18, 1994, CALIMESA, CA.
Information only.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered closed session at 6:30 p.m. as provided for in the California
Open Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54956.5 to discuss those items
listed on the agenda.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION AND ADJOURN
The Board returned to regular session at 6:45 p.m.
The Board instructed staff to proceed with the recommendations for labor
negotiations as set forth; that this be placed on the next agenda for consideration.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Glenda Douglas, President
'~rd, Secretary