HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 01/24/1983EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24, 1983
MINUTES
wo The meeting was called to order by President Gerald W. Stoops at
5:30 p.m. Sandy Shepherd led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Gerald W. Stoops, President; Glenn R. Lightfoot,
Vice - President; Directors Dennis L. Johnson, Philip
A. Disch, Steven Beightler
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Edward C. Jakowczyk, General Manager; Larry W.
Rowe, Assistant General Manager /Engineer; Glenda
Jay, Auditor Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood,
Secretary, Sandy Shepherd, Engineering Secretary
APPROVAL OF JANUARY 10, 1983 BOARD MINUTES
M /S /C (Disch- Lightfoot) that the Minutes of January 10, 1983
be approved as submitted.
ACWA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT CONFERENCE, MARCH 11 -13, 1983, LAQUINTA
v It was noted that although additional information had been received
regarding the County Water District Conference in LaQuinta there
was still no indication as to the type of program that would be
presented.
M /S /C (Lightfoot - Beightler) that the matter be tabled until the
next Board Meeting.
M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that staff be authorized to hold three
reservations open at the hotel until an agenda is received.
RESOLUTION 1983.6 - DECLARING DISTRICT'S UNDIVIDED 1 /6TH INTEREST
IN ROSE WELL AS SURPLUS TO THE DISTRICT
The Rose Well is located on Pumalo Street East of Del Rosa. Staff
recommended that the District's interest in the Rose Well be sold
at public auction for a minimum price of $625.00; that the District
retain all water rights; that purchaser assume all responsibility
for structures, bore holes, pumps, motors and pipelines; that all
easements be assigned to the purchaser of the property.
M /S /C (Johnson- Lightfoot) that Resolution 1983.6 be approved
as submitted.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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DIVISION OF DISTRICT INTO WARDS FOR SELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Director Disch indicated he and the General Manager had met with
Frank Heston from the Registrar of Voters Office regarding the
District changing their selection of Directors from "at large" to
"wards ". It was indicated there would be a possible cost savings
to the District. The matter would have to go to the electorate
for a vote. A resolution would have to be submitted to the Registrar
of Voter's Office 85 days prior to the general election requesting
the matter be placed on the ballot. A discussion ensued as to the
exact amount of savings, how boundaries would be determined, etc.
Director Disch indicated he would go back and talk to Mr. Heston
and get more information on the matter.
M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that the matter be tabled until February
14, 1983.
RESOLUTION 1983.5 - ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF PIPELINE EASEMENT, SAN
BERNARDINO ELKS BUILDING ASSOCIATION, INC., MONTE VISTA DRIVE was
presented to the Board for approval.
M /S /C (Johnson - Disch) that Resolution 1983.5 be approved as
submitted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES. Directors Disch, Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REOPENING POSITION OF EOUIPMENT OPERATOR I
The Assistant General Manager recommended the position of Equipment
Operator I be opened. The job would be posted, however, if it could
not be filled by someone presently employed by the District, the
position would be left vacant.
M /S /C (Lightfoot- Johnson) that the position of Equipment Operator
I be opened as recommended by staff.
DATA ENTRY OPERATOR III
The Assistant General Manager indicated that the Auditor had reviewed
the job classification /salary survey data regarding the Data Entry
Operator III position and felt that this position requires upgrading
based on the level of responsibility. It was recommended the Data
Entry Operator III be upgraded from salary range 25E to 28C.
M /S /C (Lightfoot- Johnson) that staff recommendation regarding
upgrading the Data Entry Operator III position be approved.
STEP RAISES FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
Joe Pare - 28A to
Chuck Karpinski -
Tom Orton - 28A to
Jean Parkes - 29C
Information only.
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28B $6.80/$1184
39A to 39B $8.90/$1548
28B $6.80/$1184
to 29D $7.68/$1337
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DISTRICT TELEMETERING AND CONTROL SYSTEM
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The Assistant General Manager indicated that he had received the
final draft from Mullins & Associates regarding the District's
telemetering and control system. He stated that the costs for
putting the system out for bid had already been paid, therefore,
he recommended that the Board authorize staff to call for bids.
Financing was discussed briefly.
M /S /C (Disch - Beightler) that staff be authorized to direct Mullins
& Associates to prepare the necessary documents to proceed with
bidding on the telemetering and control system; that the bid date
be set at the Board Meeting of February 14, 1983.
Director Johnson voted "no ".
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 62, EAST
HARCE ORDINANCE." ARTICLE VII.
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ARTICLE VIII, SEWER SERVICE AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 68
100, 112, 156, 286, 291, 299, 305, 312, 320, INSOFAR AS THEY CONFL
was presented to the Board for approval.
Ordinance 330 was reviewed in detail by the Board and staff. The
connection charges and sewer utility charges were increased due
to increased costs of the District. The Assistant General Manager
explained the increases in each catagory.
M /S /C (Disch- Lightfoot) that Ordinance 330 be approved as
submitted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Lightfoot, Stoops
NOES: Director Johnson
ABSENT: None
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The General Manager indicated the increase would not affect Proposition
13, therefore, a hearing would not have to be held, however, the
Ordinance would have to be published within 10 days.
PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE
Director Lightfoot was appointed as a Public Information Committee
of one. The proposed brochure will be reviewed by Director Lightfoot
and staff. A notification will be prepared for informing the public
of the rate increase which will be effective the first of March.
ENGINEERING OPERATIONS REPORT
The Assistant General Manager reviewed the Engineering Operations
report with the Board in detail. Information only.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR DECEMBER
The Auditor reviewed the financial statement for December with the
Board. Information only.
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WATER MAIN EXTENSION - FIFTH & MARILYN STREETS
Director Disch and the Assist. General Manager had met to review
the request for a water connection at Fifth and Marilyn Streets.
Captain Miller, California Department of Forestry, had stated to
Mr. Rowe that the fire department would sign off the proposed
development if the District would state they are aware of the fire �+
flow problem and would address the problem as soon as our budget
would allow us to upgrade the mains. It was noted by Director Disch
that it may be 3 to 5 years before an upgrading of the system could
be accomplished.
M /S /C (Disch - Beightler) that staff be authorized to contact
Captain Miller and request a letter that would state his requirements
for fire flow in the area; that the District then respond to the
request stating that because of budget restrictions it may be 3
to 5 years before the system can be upgraded to provide the service
requested.
CLOSED SESSION
Upon motion by Director Disch, seconded by Director Beightler and
carried unanimously the Board went into closed session to discuss
possible litigation matters at 6:42 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION RESUMED
Moved by Director Johnson, seconded by Director Lightfoot that the
Board resume regular session at 6:50 p.m.
WATER SERVICE REQUEST AT PACIFIC, LAPRAIX AND CHURCH STREETS
The Assistant General Manager indicated that developers have requested
water service from the District for a development in the area of
Pacific, LaPraix and Church Streets. Since this is in the Southern
California Water Company service area, it was determined any request
should be made in writing.
M /S /C (Disch - Beightler) that staff be authorized to request a
letter from developers requesting water service.
Director Lightfoot voted "no" on the motion.
WARRANTS
General 10649,100035- 100107 $191,527.88 P/R 6655 -6657 $1,014.44
P/R 6658 -6694 $16,126.13 Total $208,668.45
M /S /C ( Beightler- Disch) that the warrants be approved as submitted.
EMPLOYEES INSURANCE
Director Johnson expressed concern that many of the employees were
duplicating their health insurance coverage. The Finance Committee
will review the matter further.
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M LAFC RE 510 ACRE ANNEAXATION PRO POSAL IN
A letter from Larry Hendon, Executive Officer of LAFC, was reviewed
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regarding the District's proposal for annexing 510 acres in the
East Highlands area. It was noted that Attorney Brunick is preparing
a response to the correspondence which will be presented at the
February 28th Board Meeting. Information only.
RECEPTION FOR NORMAN FORREST, JANUARY 26, ARROWHEAD COUNTRY CLUB
The Board requested the Secretary to send their regrets at not being
able to attend the reception.
BEAR VALLEY MUTUAL WATER COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING, FEBRUARY 15, 1983
Director Johnson, as a Director on the Bear Valley Mutual Water
Company Board, will attend the annual meeting. Information only.
ESCONDIDO PROJECT AREA, CALIFORNIA DESERT DISTRICT LAND TENURE
ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
The Assistant General Manager indicated a letter had been received
from the Land Management Bureau stating there may be surplus land
in the Greenspot Road area available to public entities for
recreational purposes. Mr. Rowe will attend a meeting on Tuesday
in Riverside to obtain more information.
"MANAGING STRESS" FILM
Director Lightfoot stated a film entitled "Managing Stress" is avail-
able for lease at a cost of $95 for one week. He recommended that
the District lease the film and make it available to all employees
of the District. Director Johnson stated he felt a notice should
%W be placed in the newspaper and posted so anyone that would like
to come in could view the film. The Board recognizes that stress
is present on most jobs and this film may be very beneficial.
M /S /C (Lightfoot- Johnson) that staff be authorized to contact
McGraw -Hill Films and rent the film, "Managing Stress ", for one
week at a cost of $95.00.
AWWA MEMBERSHIP
M /SIC (Disch- Lightfoot) that staff be authorized to pay the AWWA
membership dues in the amount of $175.
HI GHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL DUES $50
M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that the Board authorize payment of the
Highland Chamber of Commerce annual dues in the amount of $50.00.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:28
p.m. on motion made by Director Lightfoot and seconded by Director
Beightler.
�/ Bonnle R. ��oa, t3oaro
Secretary
Gerald W. Stoo President
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