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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 02/28/1983EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1983 The meeting was called to order by President Gerald W. Stoops at 5:30 p.m. Director Disch led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Gerald W. Stoops, President; Glenn R. Lightfoot, Vice - President; Directors Philip A. Disch, Steven E. Beightler, Dennis L. Johnson ABSENT: None CONSULTANTS: Attorney William Brunick STAFF: Edward C. Jakowczyk, General Manager; Larry W. Rowe, Assistant General Manager /Engineer; Glenda D. Jay, Auditor- Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary; Sandy Shepherd, Engineering Secretary GUESTS: Richard Rodriquez APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 14, 1983 BOARD MINUTES Director Beightler noted that he was not shown as having arrived at v the February 14, 1983 Board Meeting at 5:28 p.m., which was during the discussion of the Rose Well site. M /S /C (Beightler- Lightfoot) that the Minutes of February 14, 1983 be approved as amended. 1983.8 - COMMENDATION OF APPRECIATION FOR EDWARD C. JAKOWCZYK TREASURER AND GENERAL MANAGER OF EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT M /S /C (Lightfoot- Johnson) that Resolution 1983.8 be accepted as presented and read by Director Lightfoot. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: Director Disch ABSENT: None Mr. Jakowczyk thanked the Board for the resolution. APPOINTMENTS AS GENERAL MANAGER, AUDITOR - TREASURER, BOARD SECRETARY M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that pursuant to past Board action the following appointments be made: Larry W. Rowe, General Manager; Glenda D. Jay, Auditor - Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Board Secretary, effective February 28, 1983. 2/28/83 -1- RECLASSIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SECRETARY AND SECRETARY II M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that based on the recommendation of the General Manager the following reclassifications be made: Bonnie R. Eastwood from Executive Secretary to Administrative Assistant to the quo General Manager; Sandy Shepherd from Secretary II to Executive Secretary. MANAGEMENT LEVEL SALARY AND BENEFIT STUDY M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that the Personnel and Finance Committee be instructed by the Board to perform a management level salary and benefit study and report back to the Board on or before the May 23, 1983 Board Meeting with findings and recommendations. RICHARD RODRIQUEZ Mr. Rodriquez appeared before the Board to request that they not pursue the recall action of Norman Forrest from the LAFC Board. He felt the communities could be better served by not joining forces against Mr. Forrest. It was pointed out by President Stoops and Director Lightfoot that the District is not the leader in the recall action, that they were merely supporting other special districts. A discussion ensued between the Board and Mr. Rodriquez, however, no action was taken. CLOSED SESSION CALLED AT 6:03 P.M. TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE LITIGATION upon motion of Director Disch, seconded by Director Johnson. REGULAR SESSION RESUMED AT 6:33 P.M. upon motion of Director Johnson, seconded by Director Disch. qu► 510 ACRE ANNEXATION IN EAST HIGHLANDS AREA - LAFC 2201 General Manager Rowe indicated he had requested a 60 day continuance of the 510 acre annexation in the East Highlands area. M /S /C (Johnson - Disch) that the 510 acre annexation in the East Highlands area be brought back to the March 28, 1983 Board Meeting for further discussion. The Regional Affairs Committee will review the matter prior to it being presented to the Board on March 28th. RESOLUTION 1983.11 - SIGNATURE CARD, CHECKING ACCOUNT, BANK OF CALIFORNIA M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that Resolution 1983.11 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Disch, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1983.12 - SIGNATURE CARD, SAVINGS ACCOUNT, BANK OF CALIFORNIA r M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that Resolution 1983.12 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors NOES: None ABSENT: None Beightler, Disch, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops -2- 2/28/83 RESOLUTION 1983.13 - SIGNATURE CARD, CHECKING ACCOUNT, SECURITY PACIFIC M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that Resolution 1983.13 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Disch, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1983.14 - SIGNATURE CARD, SAVINGS ACCOUNT, SECURITY PACIFIC BANK M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that Resolution 1983.14 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Disch, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1983.15 - READY TRANSFER ACCOUNT - SECURITY PACIFIC BANK M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that Resolution 1983.15 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Disch, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: None w RESOLUTION 1983.16 - READY TRANSFER ACCOUNT - BANK OF CALIFORNIA M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that Resolution 1983.16 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Disch, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1983.7 - RELEASE OF LIEN, HENRY HERNANDEZ, 7994 SUNNYSIDE SEWER MAIN EXTENSION $700 M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that Resolution 1983.7 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Disch, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: None ASSOCIATION OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICT DUES - $150 M /S /C ( Disch- Johnson) that the Association of San Bernardino County v Special Districts' dues in the amount of $150 be authorized for payment. 2/28/83 -3- EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT HOST FOR ASSOCIATION OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING IN MAY It was noted the District will host the Special Districts' May meeting at the Mediterranean Restaurant on May 18, 1983. Several speakers were discussed for providing the program that evening. The General Manager +� will contact the suggested speakers. "MANAGING STRESS" FILM It was noted the "Managing Stress" film had been shown to a portion of the District's employees at the Safety Meeting. The balance of the employees will view the film later in the week. Information only. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JANUARY The Auditor indicated the line of credit is working very well for the District at this time. Information only. ENGINEERING REPORTS The General Manager reviewed the Engineering Report with the Board. He also stated that the Engineering Supervisor, Duncan Parkes, is ill and it is unknown at this time when he will return to work. General 100160 - 100232 $74,634.70 Payroll 6729 -6764 $17,573.55 Payroll 8022 -8054 $16,605.22 Total $108,813.47 r' M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that the warrants be approved as submitted. ATSUSHI ENDO REQUEST RE HOT WATER WELLS The General Manager indicated he had received a letter from Atsushi Endo regarding the availability of hot water wells within the District. Mr. Rowe has requested additional information from Mr. Endo in order to more completely evaluate his request. Information only. WESTERN WATER FOUNDATION Correspondence regarding the District's support of the Foundation was noted. Information only. HIGHLAND CITYHOOD Director Johnson indicated that he had been notified that Dominic Cortese, Chairman of the Assembly Government and Local Affairs Committee, will be calling a meeting in March regarding AB 898, relative to the right of election in connection with the proposed Highland Cityhood. RESOLUTION 1983.9 - COMMENDATION OF APPRECIATION FOR DENNIS L. JOHNSON FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP WHILE SERVING AS PRESIDENT OF THE EAST rr VALLEY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS was presented to Director Johnson. He thanked the Board for the resolution. -4- 2/28/83 LEGAL ACTIONS The General Manager reviewed very briefly three pending legal actions with the Board and Attorney Brunick. Information only. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY It was noted that two communities were initating condemnation action against Southern California Water Company and also that their rate increase had been reduced to approximately 12 -18 %. Information only. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the Board adjourned at 7:03 p.m. Gerald W. Sto s Board President 7 _ Bonnie R. et wood Board Secretary W