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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 06/13/1994 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING JUNE 13, 1994 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Douglas. Director Lightfoot led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Directors Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas ABSENT: Director Stoops STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Sandra Shepherd, Bd Secretary; Alberta Hess, Auditor/Controller, Paul Dolter, Assistant District Engineer; Jean Parkes, Secretary II LEGAL COUNSEL: Jim Anderson, Steve Kennedy GUESTS: Willard Kenley, Jim Schlahta, Fritz Stradling of Stradling, Yocca, Carlson, Rauth, Robert Porr of Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The public participation section of the meeting was declared open at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Kenley asked if the Board had any immediate plans for reducing the water rates. Mr. Schlahta discussed term limitations and the handling of funds by the District. There being no further verbal or written comments the public participation section of the meeting was closed at 5:40 p.m. APPROVAL OF MAY 23, 1994 MEETING MINUTES Vice President Sturgeon made a correction to the May 23, 1994 minutes under "Oral Comments". They should read ..."that the District may want to investigate the feasibility of purchasing power from other suppliers in the near future." M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that the May 23, 1994 minutes be approved as with corrections as noted. APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS The General Manager noted that the customer at 7555 Weaver had paid his account and should be removed from the lien list. Director Lightfoot requested staff investigate the feasibility of placing liens only on accounts that are $50.00 or higher and return to the next Board meeting with recommendations. M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts be approved for processing with the exception noted by the General Manager. RESOLUTION 1994.174 - ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF PIPELINE EASEMENT FROM EAST HIGHLANDS RANCH - LOTS 56, 110 AND "T" OF TRACT 15252 was presented to the Board for approved. M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.174 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas NOES: None ABSENT: Director Stoops RESOLUTION 1994.176 - ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF SEWERS - GREENSPOT SEWER IMPROVEMENT was presented to the Board for approval. 6/13/94 2 M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.176 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas NOES: None AB SENT: Director Stoops RESOLUTION 1994.177 - AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW FROM CHINO VALLEY BANK was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.177 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas NOES: None ABSENT: Director Stoops RESOLUTION 1994.178 RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3461 FAIRFAX was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.178 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas NOES: None ABSENT: Director Stoops RESOLUTION 1994.179 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 25457 35TH STREET was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.179 be approved. 6/13/94 ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Negrete, Lighffoot, Sturgeon, Douglas NOES: None ABSENT: Director Stoops RESOLUTION 1994.180 RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 25170 19TH STREET was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.180 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Negrete, Lighffoot, Sturgeon, Douglas NOES: None ABSENT: Director Stoops RESOLUTION 1994.181 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7551 MCKINLEY was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.181 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas NOES: None ABSENT: Director Stoops RESOLUTION 1994.182 RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7449 VALARIA was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.182 be approved. 6/13/94 ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Negrete, Lighffoot, Sturgeon, Douglas NOES: None ABSENT: Director Stoops RESOLUTION 1994.183 RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7562 LILLIAN LANE was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.183 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas NOES: None ABSENT: Director Stoops RESOLUTION 1994.184 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7223 SUNRISE CT was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.184 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas NOES: None ABSENT: Director Stoops RESOLUTION 1994.185 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 27783 20TH STREET was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.185 be approved. 6/13/94 ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas NOES: None ABSENT: Director Stoops RESOLUTION 1994.186 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 26656 SPARKS was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.186 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas NOES: None ABSENT: Director Stoops RESOLUTION 1994.188 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT OF EASEMENT TO CITY OF HIGHLAND FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON CENTRAL AVENUE SOUTH OF MANSFIELD was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.188 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Negrete, Lighffoot, Sturgeon, Douglas NOES: None ABSENT: Director Stoops AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EVWD AND GARDNER CONSTRUCTION FOR WATER AND SEWER FACILITIES WITHIN TRACT 15583 AND TRACT 15609 M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that the amendment between the District and Gardner Construction be approved. 6/13/94 DISBURSEMENTS M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that the General Fund Disbursements #155702 to #155925 in the amount of $530,085.51 and Payroll Fund Disbursements #9453 to #9498 in the amount of $44,528.88 and #9501-9546 in the amount of $42,586.68 totaling $617,201.07 be approved. RESOLUTION 1994.175 - AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF QUITCLAIM DEED TO SAN MANUEL BAND OF INDIANS FOR DITCH EASEMENTS WITHIN PARCEL MAP 10305 Director Lightfoot requested that this item be investigated further; that staff bring this item back to the next Board meeting with recommendations for use or sale of the easement. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Sturgeon) that this item be deferred to the next Board meeting. COMMENTS FROM USEPA ON LEAD AND COPPER STUDY M/S/C (Sturgeon-Lightfoot) that based on comments from EPA and recommendations of the General Manager the District proceed with a third round of sampling; that the customers be sent a letter thanking them for their participation and informing them of the need to do a third round of sampling. RESOLUTION 1994.187 - APPROVING THE SALE OF INSTALLMENT PURCHASE REVENUE BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $8,000,000; APPROVING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR TAKING BIDS, APPROVING THE NOTICE INVITING BIDS AND APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT M/S/C (Lightfoot-Negrete) that Resolution 1994.187 be approved. 6/13/94 ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas NOES: None ABSENT: Director Stoops AUTHORIZATION TO BID CITY CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT RESERVOIR AND UPPER ZONE PIPELINE M/S/C (Lightfoot-Sturgeon) that the General Manager be authorized to bid the City Creek Water Treatment Plant and Upper Zone Pipeline after close of escrow and final permits have been received; that the bid documents be returned to the Board meeting for final award. AUTHORIZATION TO SURPLUS DISTRICT EQUIPMENT WITH NATIONWIDE AUCTION M/S/C (Lightfoot-Sturgeon) that staff be authorized to surplus a 1972 ' Southwest Flex Sewer Rodder and a 1988 Ford F-150 truck at Nationwide Auction. APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS FEES AND EXPENSES FOR MAY 1994 The following Directors fees and expenses for May 1994 were submitted for approval: Director Lightfoot $300; Vice President Sturgeon $400; Director Negrete $800.00; President Douglas $739.15. M/S/C (Lightfoot-Negrete) that the Directors fees and expenses for May 1994 be approved as submitted. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR APRIL 1994 The April 1994 financial statements were reviewed. Information only. GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT The General Manager reported on District operations to date, a leak at the Sycamore pump station and a corp stop blow out on Mountain Avenue. Information only. 6/13/94 ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vice President Sturgeon commented on the SBVMWD budget workshop which he attended and inquired if the District should go out to bid for auditing services this year. It was determined that it was too late this year to go out to bid but this will be placed on the November 1994 agenda for discussion on next years audit. Information only. CORRESPONDENCE FROM VICTOR VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGARDING SEMINAR ON THE NEW BROWN ACT, JUNE 30, 1994 VICTORVILLE, CA. Information only. CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE CITY OF HIGHLAND REQUESTING THE DISTRICT INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING METERS AT COST FOR A LOW INCOME CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION PROJECT IN THE WARD/CUNNINGHAM STREET AREA Correspondence from the City of Highland asking the District to investigate the feasibility of providing meters at cost for low income housing was reviewed. No action taken. INVITATION TO A FOURTH OF JULY PARADE FROM THE HIGHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Information only. WESTCAS SUMMER MEETING, JULY 20-22, 1994, CORONADO, CA. Information only. SB COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING, JUNE 20, 1994, SALVATORE'S RESTAURANT, FONTANA, CA. Information only. 6/13/94 ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 6'45 p.m. Glenda Douglas, President ~~rd, Secretary 6/13/94 10