HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 02/14/1994 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 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 District Engineer
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUESTS: Richard Walker, Willard Kenley, Robert Thomas
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The public participation section of the meeting was declared open at 5:32 p.m. Mr.
Walker reviewed a letter he had presented to the Board President requesting
information about taping of Board meetings and the Highland Avenue property. A
letter will be drafted and sent to Mr. Walker in response to these questions. Mr.
Kenley also presented a letter to the Board members which will be responded to in
writing. Mr. Thomas was present to ask for relief on a lien being placed on his
rental property at 6924 Argyle. Staff was directed to research this matter and
contact Mr. Thomas. There being no verbal or written comments the public
participation portion of the meeting was closed.
APPROVAL OF JANUARY 24, 1994 MINUTES
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that the January 24, 1994 minutes be approved as
submitted, w
APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER
ACCOUNTS
The General Manager noted that customers at 25170 Elmo Drive, 7423 McKinley
and 7724 Cole had paid their accounts and should be removed from the lien list.
The lien for 6924 Argyle was removed for further investigation.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer
accounts be approved for processing.
DIRECTOR LIGHTFOOT LEFT THE ROOM AT 6:00 P.M.
RESOLUTION 1994.21 - 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 (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Resolution 1994.21 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Lightfoot
RESOLUTION 1994.22 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5432
ELMWOOD was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Resolution 1994.22 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Lighffoot
RESOLUTION 1994.23 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 25467
FOOTHILL was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Resolution 1994.23 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
AB SENT: Director Lightfoot
RESOLUTION 1994.24 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5550 BONNIE
was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Resolution 1994.24 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Lightfoot
RESOLUTION 1994.25 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5442 ELM AVE
was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Resolution 1994.25 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Lightfoot
RESOLUTION 1994.26 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6100
GUTHRIE was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Resolution 1994.26 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Lightfoot
RESOLUTION 1994.27 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6698 MERITO
was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Resolution 1994.27 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Lightfoot
RESOLUTION 1994.28 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2141 JANE
STREET was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Resolution 1994.28 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Lightfoot
RESOLUTION 1994.29 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7204 OSBUN
was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Resolution 1994.29 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Lightfoot
RESOLUTION 1994.30 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2930 BANGOR
was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Resolution 1994.30 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Lighffoot
RESOLUTION 1994.31 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7777 SAN
FRANCISCO was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Resolution 1994.31 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Lightfoot
RESOLUTION 1994.32 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 26445
WESTERN was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Resolution 1994.32 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Lightfoot
RESOLUTION 1994.33 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1554 PEPPER
CT was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that Resolution 1994.33 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Lightfoot
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR METERED CONVERSIONS
WITHIN TRACT 10099
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoaps) that the certificate of completion for metered
conversions within Tract ~0(~>~ '~. 1:~ ~-.~-,,t ~-.,c.:
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Stoops) that the General Fund Disbursements #154219 to
# 154466 in the amount of $565,176.13 and Payroll Fund Disbursements #9010 to
#9055 in the amount of $44,849.11 totaling $610,025.24 be approved.
CONSOLIDATION OF GENERAL DISTRICT ELECTION WITH
STATEWlDE GENERAL ELECTION
This item will be returned to the Board in January of 1995.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH NATIONWIDE COMPANIES TO
CONDUCT PUBLIC AUCTIONS FOR SURPLUSING DISTRICT
VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Negrete) that the agreement with Nationwide Companies
be approved subject to changes suggested by Legal Counsel.
APPEAL FROM ROBERT ISAACS FOR RELIEF FROM DELINQUENT
BILL FOR PROPERTY AT 7072 DEL ROSA AVENUE
M/S/C (Smrgeon-Negrete) that the District continue with it's existing policy
of owners responsibility for delinquent bills and reject this appeal.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND GAME FOR STREAMBED ALTERATION FOR CITY CREEK
AND COOK CANYON (CITY CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT)
DIRECTOR LIGHTFOOT RETURNED AT 6:20 P.M.
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Sturgeon) that the streambed alteration agreement be
approved; that the Board President be authorized to execute the agreement on
behalf of the District.
APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS FEES AND EXPENSES FOR JANUARY
1994
The following fees and expenses for January 1994 were read into the record:
Director Stoops $749.85; Director Negrete $1084.00; Director Lighffoot $404.75;
Vice President Sturgeon $400; President Douglas $800.00.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Lightfooo that the Directors fees and expenses for January
1994 be approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 1994.19 - A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO WATER DEPARTMENT
APPLYING FOR AN ENERGY GRANT FOR GEO-THERMAL
APPLICATIONS
M/S/C (Stoops-Sturgeon) that Resolution 1994.19 be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Directors Stoops, Negrete, Lighffoot, Sturgeon, Douglas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT
The General Manager reported on District operations to date. Information only.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Stoops discussed radon issues. He feels the District needs to take a strong
stand on this issue. Director Negrete reported on the Upper Santa Aha Water
Resources Association meeting he attended on February 10, 1994. Director
Lighffoot asked that Oral Comments from the Board be placed as the last business
item on the agenda; that the comments should be kept brief. Vice President
Surgeon discussed the rebates given by the City of San Bemardino on sewer
service. He would like to see the District advise it's City customers of this rebate.
Staff will contact the City of San Bemardino Water Department to see how this
program works. This is an item that can be placed in our newsletter.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REQUESTING SUPPORT OF TELLIS CODEKAS AS REPRESENTATIVE
ON ACWA.
No action taken.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM BEAR VALLEY MUTUAL WATER
COMPANY REGARDING DEFERRED CREDITS
Correspondence from Bear Valley Mutual Water Company regarding interpretation
of the Rules and Regulations of the Management Committee of the Exchange Plan
concerning deferred credits was reviewed. No action taken. Information only.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA/LOWER COLORADO RIVER TOUR,
MARCH 9-11, 1994
Information only.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered closed session at 6:50 p.m. as provided for in the California
Open Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54956.5 to discuss those items
listed on the agenda as well as Roddick vs EVWD and personnel matters.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
The Board returned to regular session at 7:04 p.m.
M/S/C (Smrgeon-Lightfoot) that Legal Counsel be authorized to drop the
lawsuit against JFD Properties.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Glenda Douglas, President
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