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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 09/06/1983NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT THE AUGUST 26, 1983, ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD rr OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WAS ADJOURNED BY THE SECRETARY DUE TO LACK OF A QUORUM. AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1983 AT 5:30 P.M. AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE, 1155 DEL ROSA AVENUE, SAN BERNARDINO, CA IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54955. Bonnie R. Eastwood Secretary Board of Directors East Valley Water District v POSTED: 8/29/83 8:30 a.m. r AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) I, BONNIE R. EASTWOOD, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That she is and at all times herein mentioned, was, the duly qualified Secretary of the Board of Directors of the East Valley Water District, San Bernardino County, California; and that she caused to be posted on or near the door of the meeting place of the Board of Directors of said District, a copy of Notice of Adjournment of the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the East Valley Water District to have been held on August 26, 1983. Said meeting was adjourned to September 6, 1983, at 5:30 p.m. Said posting was commenced on August 29, 1983, at 8:30 a.m. and remained posted to the time of said meetin Bonnie R. Eastwood r EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 1983 MINUTES r The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Gerald W. Stoops. The flag salute was led by Director Lightfoot. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Gerald W. Stoops, President; Glenn R. Lightfoot, Vice - President; Directors Steven Beightler, Dennis L. Johnson ABSENT: Director Philip A. Disch STAFF. Larry W. Rowe, General Manager; Glenda D. Jay, Auditor/ Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Board Secretary APPROVAL OF AUGUST 8, 1983 BOARD MINUTES M /S /C (Lightfoot - Beightler) that the Minutes of the August 8, 1983 Board Minutes be approved as submitted. Director Johnson abstained. SA LE OF SURPLUS DISTRICT PROPERTY - LA PRAIX & ORCHID ew The General Manager reported that there had been no offers received on the notifications of sale made regarding the District's surplus property at La Praix & Orchid. He requested authorization to negotiate on an inquiry for a land swap for land that could be used as a potential reservoir site. M /S /C (Johnson - Beightler) that the General Manager be authorized to negotiate a land swap, if there are no other offers for purchasing the surplus property. L NOTICE OF DETERMINATION - ANNEXATION 1983.1, SEVENTH ST., EAST VICTORIA LAFC 2236 was presented to the Board. No action required RESOLUTION 198 3.43 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT MAKING DETERMINATIONS, ORDERING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY, ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ANNEXATION AND DESCRIBIN EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF TERRITORY ANNEXED, ANNEXATION 1983 -1, LAFC 2236 CHARLES BERTEAUZ, 26672 7TH STREET, CECIL C. ARZU, 26652 7TH STREET SAMUEL VINSON, 26682 7TH STREET, HIGHLAND, CA was presented to the Board for their approval. M /S /C (Lightfoot- Johnson) that Resolution 1983.43 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Disch -1- 9/6/83 SEWER TREATMENT SERVICE CHARGE INCREASE BY CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO The Board has been provided with supporting /regarding a proposed sewer treatment charge by the City of San Bernardino. The General Manager noted that the City Council had adopted a new rate, effective October 1, 1983, which would increase the sewer rate $1.35 per month for Distric customers. It was determined an ordinance would be prepared and brought r back to the Board on September 12, 1983 for adoption refecting the increase in the District's sewer charge. A message will also appear on the District's bills in October. No action required. CITY CREEK GAGING STATION FUNDING AGREEMENT The General Manager indicated the annual funding agreement for the City Creek Gaging Station is $1,920 this year. This fund is matched by the United States Geological Survey in providing cooperative water resources investigations of the City Creek Canal. M /S /C (Lightfoot- Johnson) that payment in the amount of $1,920 be authorized to cover District costs of the City Creek Gaging Station. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS TO MUTUAL WATER COMPANIES M /S /C (Lightfoot- Johnson) that the appointment of officers to mutual water companies be deferred until a full board is present. RESOLUTION 1983.44 - A THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SECURITIES FOR MFS /SUN LIFE - The District Board of Directors as acting trustees of all deferred r+ compensation monies must approve all sales and transfer of funds. A transfer was necessary within a fund due to an error in a deposit. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Beightler) that Resolution 1983.44 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Disch RESOLUTION 1983.45 - A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY GOVERNING BODY O PUBLIC ENTITY, ANNEXATION 1983 -2. COURTNEY F. BUSE. 1470.E. LYNWOOD DRIVE, SAN BERNARDINO, CA was presented to the Board for M /S /C (Lightfoot - Beightler) that Resolution 1983.45 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Director Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Disch -2- 9/6/83 RESOLUTION 1983.46 - A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 180, REGARDING DISTRIBUTION OF AD VALOREM T, 1983 -2, COURTNEY F. BUSE, 1470 E. LYNWOOD D was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Beightler) that Resolution 1983.46 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Disch 0 fZi7T;�iZi]a■��� Tli i)�Yi]ariY;f��C�Y DELINQUENT WATER CHARGES AT: 7502 VICTORIA AVENUE, HIGHLAND, CA, THE AMOUNT OF $27.94 was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Beightler) that Resolution 1983.47 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Disch 3.48 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE 1^IiW�k7 , was presented to the Board Tor approval. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Beightler) that Resolution 1983.48 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Disch RESOLUTION 1983.49 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR DEPOSIT M /S /C (Lightfoot - Beightler) that Resolution 1983.49 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None no ABSENT: Director Disch INO -3- 9/6/83 RESOLUTION 1983.50 NOTICE OF COMPLETION, 1.5 MG RESERVOIR AT PLANT 39 BY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, DATE STREET, HIGHLAND, CA M /S /C (Lightfoot - Beightler) that Resolution 1983.50 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Disch OPERATIONS AUDITING FOR MANAGERS WORKSHOP, OCTOBER 27 -28, 1983, LONG BEACH, CA The General Manager requested authorization for the Auditor - Treasurer to attend the Operations Auditing Workshop. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Beightler) that the Auditor - Treasurer be authorized to attend the Auditing Workshop at Long Beach State University. SEWER CONNECTIONS REPORT The General Manager indicated that Jim Browning, Engineering Aide I, had discovered discrepancies in the District's sewer connections. After completing the study, he found 59 residential and 235 commercial units connected to the District's system, but not being billed. It was also discovered that 108 residences that are within 200 feet of the sewer are not being charged. He is presently checking the residential sewer only accounts. A considerable amount of lost revenue will be recaptured as a result of this investigation. A discussion ensued regarding employwes being compensated through incentive programs when cost savings are a result of their efforts. The Personnel Committee will meet and discuss such a program. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR The Auditor reviewed the financial statements with the Board in detail. It was indicated the audit report for 1983 will be available about the end of October. DISBURSEMENTS Gen. 100960 - 101031 $77,040.92 Payroll 8443 -8475 $16,485.88 Total $93,526.80 M /S /C (Johnson - Beightler) that the disbursements be approved as submitted. LAFC STAFF MINUTES REGARDING PROPOSED ANNEXATION 2201 - EAST HI The General Manager had provided the Board with minutes of a meeting held with the LAFC regarding the 7,000 acre proposed annexation in East Highlands. He stated that on October 12th, the East Highland Ranch annexation will be heard by the LAFC. Information only, no action taken. -4- 9/6/83 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY The General Manager indicated that he had directed two letters to the Southern Calfornia Water Company and San Bernardino Board of Supervisors. regarding the extension of the Southern California Water Company emergency service agreement. He stated he had also met with Chuck Mylan, Vice President of Operations and discussed the broad principle agreement, however, to date he has not heard from Southern California Water Company representatives. Information only. DONALD ALLEN, 27393 HARLAN LANE, HIGHLAND, CA Mr. Allen had written the Board thanking them for their courtesy in allowing him to appear before the Board. Information only. RESOLUTION 1983.53 - NEW NUMBER ASSIGNED TO RESOLUTION 1983.34 - ACWA M /S /C (Johnson- Lightfoot) that Resolution 1983.34 be adopted as re- assigned. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Disch OLU TION 1983.54 - NEW NUMBER ASSIGNED TO RESOLUTION 1983.36 - FIRE fto M /S /C (Johnson- Lightfoot) that Resolution 1983.54 be adopted as reassigned. ROLL CALL VOTE: r AYES: Directors Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Disch RESOLUTION 1983.55 - NEW NUMBER ASSIGNED TO RESOLUTION 1983.37 - ADOPTION M /S /C (Johnson- Lightfoot) that Resolution 1983.55 be adopted as reassigned. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Director Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Disch RESOLUTION 1983.51 - A RESOLUTION OF THE VALLEY WATER DISTRICT ADOPTING GUIDELINE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CE SEDED 011,021 M /S /C ( Beightler- Lightfoot) that Resolution 1983.51 be approved. -5- 9/6/83 ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Disch RESOLUTION 1983.52 - RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, MAKING DETRMINATIONS RELATIVE TO ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION OF PROPOSED WASTE- FtCEFAttATlUN UP UBIAPT riNVIXUNMEN7' 1M1 REFURT: AND MPA1,ING UTriEtt DETERMINATIONS w M /S /C (Beightler- Lightfoot) that Resolution 1983.52 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Disch CITY CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT The General Manager indicated an EIR would have to be prepared for the 1.5 mg sewage treatment plant proposed for the City Creek area. Because it will benefit the East Highlands Ranch, Mobil Oil Corporation, has agreed to pay the costs of preparing the EIR. The General Manager recommended that Mobil Oil Corporation be allowed to pay for the Environmental Impact Report for the District's sewage treatment plant; that it be acknowledged that this is the District's plant on District property, 4.3 acres. The General Manager will bring a letter back to the Board outlining the agreement with Mobil Oil Corporation. M /S /C (Beightler- Lightfoot) that the Board approve in principle the subject and compromise as outlined by the General Manager. CROSS CONNECTION BACKFLOW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT The General Manager informed the Board he had authorized Jim Paulin to prepare a program for a District cross connection and backflow program. He will also spend time training Gary Young in the new program. The purchase order was for $1,500. Information only. MOUNTAIN WEST WEATHER SERVICE The General Manager advised the Board he had authorized a purchase order in the amount of $1,500 to Mountain West Weather Service to prepare a stream flow on City Creek, Plunge Creek and the Santa Ana River. An adequate amount of data is important with the District proposing to construct a water treatment plant at the mounthof the Santa Ana River. HIGHLAND CENTENNIAL DAYS A report was made regarding plans for a booth which will be set up in Highland for the Highland Centennial Days by the District on September 24, 1983. Information only. VACATION REQUEST BY GENERAL MANAGER The General Manager requested vacation time from October 3rd to 7th, 1983. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Beightler) that the General Manager be authorized to take vacation as requested. 9/6/83 -6- REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE r CJ U/ President Stoops indicated he had discussed the rising water matter with the revitalization committee. The matter was discussed at length by the Board. The General Manager indicated the matter had been discussed by the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Board today and then referred to a committee. Another task force meeting will be held prior to September 19th. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m., upon motion by Director Johnson, seconded by Director Beightler. Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary Ge'rald W. Stoop , President -7- 9/6/83