HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 12/13/1993 NOTICE
OF RESCHEDULED BOARD MEETING
The East Valley Water District Board of Directors has rescheduled the December
27, 1993 Board meeting to December 28, 1993 at 5:30 p.m., 1155 Del Rosa
Avenue, San Bernardino, CA. due to a holiday.
Sandra Shepherd, Secretary
Date: December 17, 1993
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Sandra Shepherd, Secretary being duly sworn, deposes and says:
That she is, and at all times mentioned was, the duly qualified Secretary of the
East Valley Water District, San Bernardino, California; and that she caused to be
posted on or near the door of the meeting place of the Board of Directors of said
District a Notice of Rescheduled Board meeting
Sandra Shepherd
Secretary
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 13, 1993
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Lightfoot. Director
Negrete led the flag salute.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Councilman Dennis Johnson, City of Highland presented Philip Disch with a
resolution of appreciation for his service on the East Valley Water District Board.
General Manager Robert Martin also presented Mr. Disch with resolutions and
proclamations from the City of San Bemardino Water Department, City of San
Bemardino Mayor's office, Senator Ruben Ayala's office, and the San Bemardino
County Board of Supervisors. Mr. Disch stated his thanks to each agency. He
then proceeded to thank staff and board by reading a poem in appreciation and
thanks.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Directors Stoops, Negrete, 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, Dennis Johnson, Nancy Johnson,
Barbara Voigt, Thomas Tuttle, Brandon Grangor,
Don Garrison, Richard Walker, Don Goodin, Philip
Disch, Jim Schlahta, Warner Hodgdon, Aaron
Hodgdon, Robert Long
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CORRESPONDENCE FROM WILLARD KENLEY REGARDING TERM
LIMITS FOR FUTURE DIRECTORS
Legal Counsel stated that setting term limits is not within the East Valley Water
District's jurisdiction; therefore no action can be taken on this item. To change
term limits a constitutional amendment would be required. Mr. Schlahta requested
the record show that he did not accept legal counsel's opinion that he would check
with his own legal counsel.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The public participation section of the meeting was declared open. Mr. Kenley
stated his reasons for not running for public office. George Schnarre spoke on his
campaign for Director of the East Valley Water District.
Correspondence from the Ferguson family was read in which they wished the
District board and employees a Merry Christmas and thanking the District for the
years of service which we have provided to them. There being no further verbal or
written comments the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed at 5:50 p.m.
APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 22, 1993
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that the November 22, 1993 minutes be approved
as submitted.
APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER
ACCOUNTS
The General Manager noted that the customer at 1469 Eucalyptus had paid their
account and requested they be removed from the lien list.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer
accounts be approved for processing with the exceptions noted by the General
Manager.
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RESOLUTION 1993.229 RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT
WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 25511
DATE PLACE was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Resolution 1993.229 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1993.230 RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT
WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 25749
JANE STREET was presented to the Board for approval.
1VL/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Resolution 1993.230 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1993.231 RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT
WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7848
CENTRAL was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Resolution 1993.231 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION 1993.232 RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT
WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3405
CLIFTON was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Resolution 1993.232 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1993.233 - AUTHORIZING DELETION AND ADDITION
OF SIGNATURES ON CHINO VALLEY BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Resolution 1993.233 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that the General Fund Disbursements #153476 to
#153716 in the amount of $406,566.76 and Payroll Fund Disbursements #8669 to
#8738 in the amount of $50,379.90 and #8741 to #8814 in the amount of
$60,201.51 totaling $517,148.17 be approved.
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AMENDMENT TO CITY CREEK I~ROPERTY EXCHANGE
AGREEMENT
M/S/C (Douglas-Sturgeon) that the amendment to the City Creek property
exchange agreement be approved; that the Board President be authorized to
execute on behalf of the District.
BOARD RE-ORGANIZATION
President Lightfoot declared nominations open for President.
Director Stoops nominated Glenda Douglas for President.
Director Sturgeon closed the nomination. A unanimous ballot was cast for Glenda
Douglas as President to the Board.
President Douglas assumed the chair and declared nominations open for Vice
President.
Director Stoops nominated Kip Sturgeon for Vice President.
Director Lightfoot closed the nomination. A unanimous ballot was cast for Kip
Sturgeon as Vice President to the Board
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Sturgeon) that Robert Martin be re-appointed as General
Manager.
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Stoops) that Sandra Shepherd be re-appointed as Board
Secretary.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Lightfoot) that Alberta Hess be re-appointed as
Auditor/Controller.
SETTING TIME AND PLACE FOR HOLDING MEETINGS
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Sturgeon) that the District board meetings be held on the
second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the District
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office, 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bemardino, Ca.
SETTING METHOD FOR CALLING SPECIAL MEETINGS
M/S/C (Stoops-Lightfoot) that the Board follow Government Code Section
54956 provision for calling special meetings.
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR 1994
This item will be retumed to the December 28, 1993 meeting.
DIRECTORS FEES AND EXPENSES FOR NOVEMBER 1993
The following Directors fees and expenses for November were read into the record:
Director Stoops $300; Director Sturgeon $490; Director Lightfoot $400; Director
Disch $875; Director Douglas $700.
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Sturgeon) that the Directors fees and expenses for
November 1993 be approved as presented.
IRRIGATION SERVICE FOR LANDSCAPING OF PIPELINE EASEMENT
AT FOOTHILL & STERLING
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that the 1" irrigation service at Foothill & Sterling
for landscaping be provided at a labor and material cost only and waive the
District's normal capacity charge for a cost of $1,280 to the City.
CLAIM FOR WATER DAMAGE, 1359 BERNARD COURT
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that the claim for water damage to 1359 Bernard
Court be denied and referred to District legal counsel and insurance carrier.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM GEORGE SANDERSON REQUESTING
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS IN WALKER STREET
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Sturgeon) that staff work with the City of Highland to co-
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ordinate replacement of the water main in Walker Street.
AUTHORIZATION TO PREPARE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO PREPARE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE UPPER
ZONE PIPELINE FOR THE CITY CREEK WATER TREATMENT
PLANT UPGRADE AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Sturgeon) that staff be authorized to prepare a Notice of
Intent to Prepare a Negative Declaration for the construction of the Upper Zone
Pipeline for the City Creek Water Treatment Plant upgrade and that a public
heating be set for January 10, 1994 to review and adopt a Negative Declaration and
file a Notice of Determination.
REPORTS
The General Manager reported on District operations to date, the results of the
survey for the Pipeline and a traffic accident involving one of the District meter
readers.
Jim Anderson, District Legal Counsel reported that the offices of Brunick,
Battersby and Alvarez would be holding a Brown Act seminar on Saturday,
January 29, 1994 at the Hilton. Information only.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Douglas welcomed new Director Edward Negrete. Director Stoops
stated that he felt the District has had an outstanding board. Director Stoops would
also like staff to notify our Congressmen about the cost of implementing the radon
rule and how it will affect the District.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM ROGERS, ANDERSON, MALODY & SCOTT
REGARDING "ASSESSMENT OF AUDIT RISK"
Correspondence from Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott regarding "assessment of
Audit Risk" was reviewed. Information only.
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CORRESPONDENCE FROM USEPA TERMINATION OF FINAL
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER REGARDING LEAD AND COPPER RULE
Information only.
SB COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING,
DECEMBER 20, 1993, SPRING VALLEY LAKE COUNTRY CLUB,
VICTORVILLE
Information only.
A five minute break was taken at 6:27 p.m. prior to entering closed session for
purposes defined on agenda.
The Board returned at 6:35 p.m. Prior to entering closed session District Legal
Counsel stated that Westem Municipal Water District vs East San Bemardino
County Water District would also be discussed.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Sturgeon) that the Board return to regular session at 6:56
p.m.
M~S/C (Lightfoot-Sturgeon) that Legal Counsel be allowed to dismiss
litigation against Victoria Village without prejudice.
ADJOURN
M/(Lightfoot) that the meeting adjourn at 6:59 p.m.
~_~~~._~ Glenn Lightfoot, President
Sandra Shepherd, Secretary
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