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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 07/11/1983EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING JULY 11, 1983 r MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Gerald W. Stoops. Director Dennis L. Johnson led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Gerald W. Stoops, President; Vice President Glenn R. Lightfoot; Directors Steven Beightler, Philip A. Disch, Dennis L. Johnson ABSENT: None STAFF: Larry W. Rowe, General Manager; Glenda D. Jay, Auditor/ Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Board Secretary; Sandi Shepherd, Executive Secretary MINUTES OF JUNE 27, 1983 BOARD MEETING M /S /C (Disch- Lightfoot) that the minutes of the June 27, 1983 Board Meeting be approved as submitted. Director Johnson abstained from the vote as he was absent from the ow meeting. RESOLUTION 1983.39 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DEL INQUENT SEWER CHARGES 2 7389 6TH STREET, HIGHL ND, CA . was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Disch - Beightler) that Resolution 1983.39 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Ligthfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: None PURCHASE OF BEAR VALLEY STOC The General Manager recommended to the Board that policy be developed regarding the purchase of water stock in view of the District's proposed plans to construct a water treatment plant. He felt as much stock should be purchased as possible when funds are available. District representation on the various water boards was also discussed. It was determined by President Stoops that an Ad Hoc Committee be appointed and would be comprised of Directors Disch and Johnson and the General Manager to make recommendations to the Board regarding policy for buying water stock and District representation on the various water 10 boards. - 1 - The General Manager indicated that a block of Bear Valley stock is available for purchase at this time. This matter was also discussed at length. M /S /C (Disch- Lightfoot) that the acquisition of Bear Valley stock be held in abeyance until the Ad Hoc Committee comes back to the Board with a recommendation. NORTH FORK BOARD SECRETARY The position of the North Fork Secretary was discussed regarding the amount of time being spent to perform the necessary tasks. The General Manager was requested to make a report to the Board on the estimated cost of District time being spent on North Fork matters. DI SBURSEMENTS General Fund #100790 to 100832 $544,881.00 P/R #8333 to #8372 $19,649.71 Total $564,530.71 M /S /C (Disch - Beightler) that the Disbursements be approved as submitted. RESOLUTION 1983.40 ELECTION BY DIVISION MEASURE WORDING FOR BALLO The General Manager indicated he had requested Welebir & Brunick, the District's Counsel, to provide him with wording to be placed on the ballot regarding directors being elected by division. The language was stated as follows: "Should the East Valley Water District be divided into five divisions in which the voters of each division alone shall elect a director to sit on the board of the East Valley Water District ?" A discussion was also held regarding an analysis of the matter which would also be placed in the ballot pamphlet. Director Disch will work with legal counsel in preparation of such an analysis. M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that Resolution 1983.40 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson NOES: Director Stoops ABSENT: None SPECIAL FACILITY CHARGE FOR 3RD, 4TH & 5TH STREETS The General Manager indicated that 3rd, 4th & 5th Streets, between Marilyn and Del Rosa Drive will have to be upgraded to provide adequate service. He recommended to the Board that a special facility charge be levied on all new services within that area. The charge would be basically the same as the main extension charge paid by developers, which is $12 per foot for one side and $24 per foot for both sides of the street. This charge is for upgrading the system in that area with growth paying for growth. The front footage charge would be for new services only. M /S /C (Johnson - Disch) that the Board accept the General Manager's recommendation for a special facility charge for 3rd, 4th & 5th Streets, between Marilyn and Del Rosa Drive, which is the existing front footage charge for main extensions. r 7/11/83 -2- DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES FOR JUNE The following fees and expenses were presented to the Board for Directors: Director Disch $390; Director Lightfoot $225; Director Beightler ftow $225; Director Johnson $75; Director Stoops $300 M /S /C (Johnson- Beightler) that the fees and expenses be approved as submitted. GEOLOGICAL REPORT ON PLANT 37 The General Manager reviewed a Geologic review of Plant 37, North of Foothill Drive and Sterling Avenue as submitted by Gary Rasmussen and Associates. It was noted that Plant 37 does appear to have an active fault passing beneath it. It was recommended because of the apparent hazard to properties downhill from the plant that an earthen berm be constructed around the reservoir to protect the properties from a potential rupture in the event of an earthquake. The General Manager requested authorization to discuss the design of such a berm with CM Engineering, since they designed the present facility. It was also recommended that Mr. Rasmussen review the design of the earthen berm. M /S /C (Johnson - Disch) that authorization be made for an engineering study to place an earthen berm around Plant 37; that the cost not exceed $1,000. VISIT TO SIERRA TE The General Manager advised the Board that all arrangements have been made for Directors Disch and Lightfoot, along with the General Manager to visit Sierra Tech in Fair Oaks, California on July 14 to tour the Auburn Treatment Plant. LOW PRESSURE -3677 E. 29TH ST Director Disch had requested a report on a low pressure inquiry at 3677 E. 29th Street. The General Manager indicated the property is at the top end of the upper pressure system, therefore, if the property was placed in the next pressure zone it would mean they would get 140 pounds of pressure. They are presently getting 50 -60 lbs. pressure. Pressure regulators would be required for the higher pressure. The General Manager indicated the present pressure is more than adequate. After discussing the matter, it was determined a pressure recorder would be placed on a fire hydrant near the property and also one at the house to check the pressure again. OPERATIONS REPORT FOR The General Manager reviewed the operations reports for May in detail with the Board. There was a question on the number of service calls , for the month, which the General Manager will review and report back to the Board. -3- 7111/83 PA LM DRIVE HYDROGENERATION STATION - CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO The General Manager indicated an invitation had been received from the City of San Bernardino Water Department to attend the official start up of the Palm Drive Hydrogeneration Station on July 19th at 9:00 a.m. Information only. SPECIAL DISTRICTS MEETING, JULY 18, 1983, HOLIDAY INN, VICTORVILLE was announced. Information only. C WRA MEETING, HOTEL DEL CORONADO, AUGUST 19, 1983 Information only. MANHOLE REPAIR Director Johnson indicated there were two manholes which appeared to be in need of attention. The General Manaqer indicated he would take care of the matter. ANNEXATIONS IN EAST HIGHLANDS - MEETING JULY 20, 198 Correspondence had been received from Larry Hendon, LAFC, regarding rescheduling of a meeting to discuss the District's proposed annexation of approximately 2,000 acres in the East Highlands area. The meeting is scheduled for July 20th at 9:00 a.m. The General Manager and Board discussed this matter. No action taken. GR ASS AROUND PLANT 37 Director Disch inquired as to whether the grass had been cut at Plant 37 to avoid fire hazards. The General Manager indicated he would check into the matter. CI TY CREEK MEETING A meeting of the City Creek Board has not been set. H IGHLAND CITYHOOD A meeting with the LAFC will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. to consider the Highland Cityhood proposal. AD JOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. Gera Stoo s President Bonnie R. Eastwood Board Secretary 7/11/83 -4-