HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 11/08/1993 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 1993
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Lightfoot. Director
Disch led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Directors Disch, Stoops, Sturgeon, Douglas,
Lightfoot
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Sandra Shepherd,
Bd Secretary; Alberta Hess, Auditor/Controller;
Paul Dolter, Assist. Dist. Engineer
LEGAL COUNSEL: Jim Anderson, Steve Kennedy
GUESTS: Willard Kenley
'PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The public participation section of the meeting was declared open at 5:31 p.m.
Mr. Kenley discussed term limits for all Boards. Director Disch stated his
opposition to term limits.
There being no further written comments and no verbal comments the public
participation portion of the meeting was declared closed at 5:35 p.m.
APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 25, 1993 MINUTES
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the October 25, 1993 minutes be approved as
submitted.
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APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER
ACCOUNTS
The General Manager noted that customers at 6748 Elmwood and 7457 Mountain
Laurel had paid their accounts and requested they be removed from the lien list.
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts
be approved for processing with the exceptions noted by the General Manager.
RESOLUTION 1993.216 RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT
WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3300
DEL REY was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Resolution 1993.216 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Sturgeon, Douglas, Lightfoot
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1993.217 RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT
WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1302
MARSHALL was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Resolution 1993.217 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Sturgeon, Douglas, Lightfoot
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1993.218 RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT
WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3274
ALAMEDA CT was presented to the Board for approval.
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M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Resolution 1993.218 be approved.
RESOLUTION 1993.217 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT
WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1302
MARSHALL was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Resolution 1993.217 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Sturgeon, Douglas, Lightfoot
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1993.218 RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT
WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3274
ALAMEDA CT was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Resolution 1993.218 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Sturgeon, Douglas, Lightfoot
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1993.219 RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT
WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 27S5
CONE JO was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Resolution 1993.219 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Sturgeon, Douglas, Lightfoot
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION 1993.220 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT
WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 25775
WALKER was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Resolution 1993.220 be approved.
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the General Fund Disbursements #153132 to
#153270 in the amount of $318,808.35 and Payroll Fund Disbursements #8573 to
#8618 in the amount of $45,911.58 totaling $364,719.93 be approved.
CONSIDER REQUEST FROM MR. DAVID WENDORF TO MODIFY
COMMERCIAL DEPOSIT POLICY
Director Disch left the room at 5:40 p.m.
M/S/C (Stoops-Sturgeon) that Mr. Wendoffs request to modify his
commercial deposit be denied.
Director Disch returned at 5:42 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR PURPOSES OF REVIEWING AND ADOPTING
REVISIONS TO WATER AND SEWER ORDINANCES
President Lightfoot declared the public hearing open at 5:42 p.m.
The Directors and staff reviewed the revisions to the water and sewer ordinances as
proposed by staff. Several corrections were noted.
M/S/C (Stoops-Sturgeon) that there being no written or verbal comments the
public hearing close at 6:20 p.m.
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ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 350 - REGULATING THE USE OF
PUBLIC SEWERS, THE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF
BUILDING & LATERAL SEWERS, PUBLIC SEWER MAIN
EXTENSIONS, ESTABLISHING A SEWER DEPT
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Ordinance No. 350 be adopted with corrections
as noted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Sturgeon, Douglas, Lighffoot
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 351 ESTABLISHING RULES AND
REGULATIONS FOR WATER SERVICE, ESTABLISHING A WATER
DEPARTMENT, PROVIDING FOR INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
TO DISTRICT WATER MAINS, REGULATING THE USE OF CROSS
CONNECTIONS
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Douglas) that Ordinance 351 be adopted with corrections
as noted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Sturgeon, Douglas, Lightfoot
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS FEES AND EXPENSES FOR OCTOBER
1993
The following Directors fees and expenses were reported for October: Director
Disch $1200; Director Stoops $500; Vice President Douglas $677; Director
Sturgeon $768; President Lighffoot $403.90.
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M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the Directors fees and expenses as reported be
approved.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM SELEY ENTERPRISES REGARDING
WELL SITE ON PUMALO STREET
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the District accept the offer of dedication for a
well site on Pumalo Street APN #028-517-502 from Seley Enterprises at no charge.
REQUEST FROM INLAND EMPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL EXPO FOR
SUPPORT/PARTICIPATION IN EXPO '94
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the District decline support/participation in the
Environmental Expo '94.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM ACWA REGARDING PEOPLE TO PEOPLE
CITIZEN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
No action taken.
REQUEST FROM COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT TO
SUPPORT THE RE-ELECTION OF RAY RUMMONDS FOR ACWA'S
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES
ASSOCIATION
No action taken.
REQUEST FROM SB COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION
FOR HOSTS FOR THE MONTHLY MEETING
M/S/C (Disch-Douglas) that staff proceed and select date and site for hosting
Special Districts.
PROPOSED ACWA BYLAWS
Director Disch reported on this item. Information only.
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CITY OF SB RESOLUTION 93-384, ESTABLISHING SEWER
TREATMENT CHARGES
The proposed sewer treatment charge increase of $1.10 by the City of San
Bemardino was reviewed. The City's increase will be effective January 1, 1994.
M/S/C (Stoops-Douglas) that staff proceed with the necessary notices for
holding a public hearing to review rates; that the public hearing be scheduled for
January 20, 1994; that staff contact the City of Highland regarding the use of their
Council Chambers for this public hearing.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
M/S/C (Disch-Douglas) that the Board move into Executive Session at 6:49
p.m. to discuss James Lees Small Claims case; the Corrosion Lawsuit; Caltrout and
personnel as provided for the in the California Open Meeting Law, Government
Code Sections 54956.9 and 54956.6.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
M/S/C (Stoops-Sturgeon) that the Board return to regular session at 7:07
p.m.
APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS TO SALARY SCHEDULE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SALARY SURVEY RECOMMENDATIONS
PRESIDENT LIGHTFOOT LEFT THE ROOM AT 7:05 P.M.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Disch) that the salary schedule for the eight positions
designated by the General Manager be approved at two and one half percent (2-
1/2%) retroactive to the October 17, 1993 payroll.
GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT
The General Manager reported on District operations to date. Information only.
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PRESIDENT LIGHTFOOT RETURNED TO THE MEETING AND
EXCUSED HIMSELF FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE MEETING AT
7:09 P.M.
VICE PRESIDENT DOUGLAS ASSUMED THE CHAIR
ORAL COMMENTS FROM DIRECTORS
Director Disch reported on the AWWA Cal-Nev Conference held in October.
Information only.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM ACWA REGARDING BROWN ACT
REVISIONS
Information only.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM SBVMWD ADVISORY COMMISSION
REGARDING 'EXPORT' OF WATER
Information only.
BROWN ACT SEMINAR SPONSORED BY ACWA AND CSDA,
NOVEMBER 30, 1993, SACRAMENTO
Information only.
SB COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MONTHLY
MEETING, NOVEMBER 15, 1993
Information only.
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ADJOURN
M/S/C (Stoops-Sturgeon) that the meeting adjourn at 7:30 p.m.
Glenn Lightfoot, President
Sandra Shepherd, Secretary