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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 08/08/1983EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES MW AUGUST 8, 1983 The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Gerald W. Stoops. The flag salute was led by Glenn Lightfoot. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Gerald W. Stoops, President; Vice - President Glenn R. Lightfoot; Director Philip A. Disch ABSENT: Directors Steven E. Beightler, Dennis L. Johnson STAFF: Larry W. Rowe, General Manager; Glenda D. Jay, Auditor/ Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Board Secretary; Sandi Shepherd, Executive Secretary GUESTS: George Rodine, Glenda Douglas, Francis Duran, Terry Adams, Charlie Hand representing the Foothill Journal, Bill Gedney with the Department of Health Services, Rick Stark APPROVAL OF JULY 25, 1983 BOARD MINUTES M /S /C ( Disch- Lightfoot) that the Board Minutes of July 25, 1983 r be approved as submitted. DIRECTOR DENNIS JOHNSON ARRIVED AT 5:32 P.M. GEORGE RODINE, 8113 DEL ROSA AVENUE, REQUEST FOR TERMINATION OF SERVICE Mr. Rodine was present to request that the District terminate water service to his rental property at 8113 Del Rosa. The General Manager reviewed the District's procedures for termination of water service to customers and it appears that although the tenants have not returned the application for service, they have paid the deposit and the water was turned on. It was explained that the District cannot legally terminate water service, unless the bill is delinquent. The matter has been discussed with the District's legal counsel, who also indicated that water service could not legally be terminated under the present circum- stances. DIRECTOR STEVEN BEIGHTLER ARRIVED AT THE MEETING AT 5:46 P.M It was noted the account would be flagged and monitored and the Board kept informed of its activity. AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY - SUPPLEMENTAL WATER The General Manager indicated that the Water a met regarding a request by Southern California its water supply agreement with the District. has been provided to Southern California Water for the past seven years at cost. The General ,id Sewer Committee had Water Company to renew It was pointed out water Company on this basis Manager requested -1- 8/8/83 clarification from the Board as to the type of agreement they wished to be prepared for presentation to Southern California Water Company. He recommended an agreement be prepared with a two year option for renewal and charges be figured at the current domestic rate. Bill Gedney from the State Health Department indicated that Southern California Water Company intends to spend between 50 and 60 thousand dollars on their distribution system problems, which will be subject to the State's review. The question of maximum and minimum amounts of water that would be available were also discussed. The General Manager had prepared a draft letter to the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors explaining the reason for providing emergency water to the Southern California Water Company. M /S /C (Johnson- Lightfoot) that the District market water to Southern California Water Company; that within 60 days the rate be negotiated. M /S /C (Disch- Lightfoot) that the letter, as drafted, be sent to the Board of Supervisors. WATER STOCK PURCHASES The General Manager reviewed the District's current policy on acquisition of stock from three mutual water companies, City Creek, North Fork and Bear Valley. He recommended the District pursue acquisition of stock from these three companies, however, that the purchases be made according to the availability of funds; that the Board authorize the General Manager to create an unfunded line item in the budget, which will be a capital account for purchase of all water stock. He also recommended that all stock offers be in writing, which will be presented to the Board with a recommendation from staff as to whether funds are available for the purchase of such stock. The General Manager stated that as far as the current stock offer from Mr. Stark he could not recommend the District acquire the stock at this time. It was determined the General Manager would meet with Mr. Stark and discuss terms for purchase of stock after a cash analysis is made. M /S /C (Johnson - Disch) that a line item for water stock purchase be made a part of the budget; that it be put in the annual budget. M /S /C (Johnson - Disch) that Directors Beightler and Lightfoot, the General Manager and Auditor meet with Rick Stark to negotiate the possible purchase of North Fork and Bear Valley stock. MR. HECKMAN, 24145 4TH STREET, BILLING MATTER The General Manager indicated that Mr. Heckman had come to the office and paid the bill in full. Information only. RESOLUTION 1983.42 -A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SURPLUS TO THE DISTRICT was presented to the Board for approval. The property will be advertised for sale. Bids will be accepted at the August 22, 1983 Board Meeting. M /S /C (Disch - Beightler) that Resolution 1983.24 be approved. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Directors Beightler, None None Disch, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops -2- 8/8/83 TEMPORARY ADDITIONAL EXTRACTIONS FROM THE SAN BERNARDINO BASIN AREA The General Manager presented the Board with a draft temporary agreement allowing the plaintiffs in the Western Municipal Water District versus East San Bernardino County Water District lawsuit to extract additional water from the San Bernardino basin for export. The agreement is designed mw as a temporary measure to relieve the high groundwater conditions in the southern portion of the basin. The General Manager recommended that a letter similar to the one adopted by the City of San Bernardino Board of Water Commissioners be approved and forwarded to the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. The Board discussed the agreement in detail. M /S /C (Disch - Beightler) that a letter be forwarded approving the draft agreement concept in principle to the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District; that the letter be signed by either the General Manager or President Stoops, with copies to designated individuals. DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES FOR JULY The following fees and expenses were reported by Directors for the month of July: Director Johnson $225 - to be added to the tree fund; Director Disch $325; Director Lightfoot $310.88; Director Stoops $225; Director Beightler $300. M /S /C (Disch- Lightfoot) that the Director's fees and expenses be approved as submitted. r OPERATIONS REPORT The Operations Reports for June were reviewed in detail with the Board. Information only. DISBURSEMENTS General 100908 to 100959 $160,948.89 Payroll 8408 to 8440 $15,997.02 Total disbursements $176,945.91 M /S /C (Lightfoot- Johnson) that the disbursements be approved as submitted. CORRESPONDENCE FROM ASSEMBLYMAN BILL LEONARD RE SENATE BILL 15 was presented to the Board for their review. Information only. CORRESPONDENCE FROM CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS PARK RESTORATION AND REFORESTATION PROGRAM was presented to the Board for their approval. Information only. PATTON STATE HOSPITAL ACREAGE The General Manager was requested to contact Mr. Turley at Patton State Wm e Hospital concerning a 20 acre parcel to be used for park and recreation purposes. SPECIAL DISTRICT MONTHLY MEETING FOR AUGUST - CANCELLED Information only. -3- 8/8/83 AWWA CALIFORNIA NEVADA SECTION MEETING, ANAHEIM, OCTOBER 19 -21, 1983 The General Manager requested authorization to send selected employees to attend the AWWA fall conference in Anaheim, October 19 through 21 on a one day basis to pertinent sections only. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that the General Manager be authorized to �+ send designated employees to attend the AWWA conference, as long as the registration fees do not exceed $200. AVIS RENTAL PROGRAMS Correspondence from Avis for information only. SELECTING A TELEMETERING SYSTEM The Board was provided with a news item from OpFlow regarding the selection of a telemetering system for their review and information. ACWA PUBLIC AFFAIRS MEETING The Public Information Representative, Bonnie Eastwood, reported on the ACWA Public Affairs Committee Meeting held August 4th in Sacramento. She noted a request will be made for a one page historical review of each District for the 1984 centennial conference, along with an option for each District providing an exhibit. She also reviewed the control center tour they took which was provided by the Department of Water Resources and items to be discussed at the next ACWA Conference by the Public Affairs Committee. SPECIAL DISTRICT BOARD ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR The General Manager requested approval for Bonnie Eastwood and Sandi Shepherd to attend the Special District Board Administration Seminar in Sacramento on September 29 and 30, 1983. M /S /C ( Disch- Lightfoot) that the General Manager's request be granted for Bonnie Eastwood and Sandi Shepherd to attend the Special District Administration Seminar. SURPLUS PROPERTIES FOR PARKS Director Lightfoot requested staff to follow up on surplus properties that can be used for parks. PUBLIC AFFAIRS SLIDE PRESENTATION The Public Affairs Representative, Bonnie Eastwood, presented a slide presentation that she has been working on with with Terry Adams, a consulting graphic artist, the General Manager and Director Lightfoot. The slide show is an overview of the general history and present operations of the District. It also includes information on the need for using water wisely. The slide presentation will be available for directors and staff to use for public information programs. ADJOURNMENT 1..` T{eere�be'i1,ng no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. Gerald W. Stoops, President -4- �onnie Eastwood, Secretary