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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 09/12/1983EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1983 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Gerald W. `r Stoops. The flag salute was led by Director Disch. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Gerald W. Stoops, President; Glenn R. Lightfoot, Vice - President; Directors Philip A. Disch, Dennis L. Johnson ABSENT: Director Steven Beightler STAFF: Larry W. Rowe, General Manager; Glenda D. Jay, Auditor - Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary; Sandi Shepherd, Executive Secretary CONSULTANTS: Attorney William Brunick GUESTS: Jan Sears of the "SUN "; Larry Hendon, LAFC APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1983 BOARD MINUTES Addition of the word "data" to first line of second page after word "supporting ". M /S /C (Johnson- Lightfoot) that the Minutes of September 6, 1983 be rr approved as corrected. DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES The following fees and expenses were reported by Directors: Director Disch $65; Director Lightfoot $300; Director Johnson $75; Director Stoops $75; Director Beightler $300 (as reported by the Secretary, upon Director Beightler's request). M /S /C (Johnson - Disch) that the Director's fees and expenses be approved as submitted. NCE 331 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 62, "EAST VALLEY DISTRICT SEWER SERVICE CHARGE ORDINANCE ". ARTICLE VII. SEWER Lyy, 3Ub, 311, 32U AND 330 INSOFAR AS THEY CONFLICT HEREWITH The General Manager stated the District had been notified that the City has raised the Regional Sewer Treatment Charge. Under the Joint Powers agreement, the District is required to raise its fees to conform with City fees. The increase will add $1.35 to the residental sewer fees and add .124 per month to the commercial rate. The increase will become effective with the first billing in October. The increase will reflect only that amount charged by the City, it will not produce any ... revenue for the District. The General Manager indicated Ordinance 331 will be published within 10 days of its enactment. 9/12/83 -1- M /S /C (Johnson - Disch) that Ordinance 331 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None 40 ABSENT: Director Beightler PUC RESOLUTION M -4725 w The Public Utilities Code Section 401 -443 enacted in 1983 directs the PUC to set, and all public utilities to pay a fee to fund the Commission's regulation of utilities. The Commission on August 3, 1983 set a fee of .007 cents /kwh for all sales to cover this fee. The fee will be charged after October 1, 1983. The General Manager indicated it will cost the District about $15,000 per year. The District will absorb this cost. No action taken. CLAIMS - CRESTVIEW MEADOWS AND CRESTVIEW DEVELOPMENT COMPANY The District had received two claims, one from Crestview Meadows and another from Crestview Development, regarding flood damage on Pinon Court. The claims were previously.submitted in 1981, at which time they were referred to the District's legal counsel and insurance carrier. The claims were discussed by the Board. M /S /C (Johnson - Disch) that the claims for damages be referred to the District legal counsel and District insurance carrier. WASTEWATER RECLAMATION FACILITY PROGRESS REPORT The General Manager reported on the progress report submitted by Neste, Brudin & Stone regarding Phase I of the Wastewater Reclamation Facility. He noted that computer model development had begun. He reviewed two types of wastewater treatment plants with the Board. The General Manager stated he will have to get figures on operational costs. The treatment plant is tentatively proposed to be built East of City Creek and North of Third Street. Information only. LARRY HENDON, LAFC The General Manager indicated he had been working with Mr. Hendon regarding the wastewater problems in the East Highlands area, as well as the complex and difficult problems regarding growth in the east end of the valley. It was noted that that the hearing for the annexation of the East Highlands Ranch will be heard by the LAFC on October 12th. Mr. Hendon indicated he had come to the meeting to hear Mr. Rowe's report on the proposed wastewater treatment plant. MEMORANDUM TO HUSTON CARLYLE FROM ROBERT HAWKINS The General Manager indicated that a memorandum to Huston Carlyle from Robert Hawkins had been included with the CSDA Bulletin. The memorandum pertained to Special Districts' funding options. The message was primarily r to those districts with a tax base. Information only. SPECIAL DISTRICT MONTHLY MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 1983, GOLDEN EMBERS RESTAURANT. Information only. -2- 9/12/83 DISBURSEMENTS General Disbursement Funds #101032 to 101125 $395,818.65; Payroll #8477 to #8509 $17,000.27; 8513 to 8545 $16,706.68 Total $429,525.60 M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that the disbursements be approved as submitted. r.. ION 1983.56 - RE SCINDING RESOLUTION 1983.49 - AUTHORIZING EXECUTION M /S /C (Lightfoot- Johnson) that Resolution 1983.56 be adopted amending Resolution 1983.49. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: Director Beightler LETTER OF SUPPORT TO WEST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT Discussion regarding West San Bernardino County Water District's opposition to septic tanks being permitted in a sewered area and the possible adverse effcts on ground water was held. M /S /C (Lightfoot- Johnson) that staff be authorized to send a letter to the West San Bernardino County Water District supporting their endeavors to preserve the ground water. AGREEMENT FOR SHIPPING EXCESS WATER TO RIVERSIDE The Board discussed the matter of rising water in the south San Bernardino area. The General Manager indicated he had received an amended agreement from the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District that would be discussed on Tuesday. He reviewed it briefly with the Board. He noted the Rising Groundwater Committee would have an agreement to present to the San Bernardino Municipal Water District possibly by September 19, 1983. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY EMERGENCY WATER AGREEMENT The General Manager indicated that he had talked with Mr. Mylam from Southern California Water Company and they had agreed on the broad principles of an agreement. The draft will be presented to the Board for their review. PRESIDENT STOOPS CALLED A 5 MINUTE RECESS AT 6:20 P.M. The meeting was called back to order by President Stoops at 6:25 p.m. CLOSED SESSION CALLED AT 6:25 P.M M /S /C (Johnson- Disch) that a closed session be called at 6:25 p.m. to discuss legal matters. `� 9/12/83 -3- REGULAR SESSION RESUMED AT 7:25 P.M MJS /C (Johnson - Disch) that the Board's regular session resume. AGREEMENT FOR PROVIDING WATER SERV TO TRACTS 12192 AND 12193, ANKARAPA v The General Manager discussed providing water to Tracts 12192 and 12193. It was determined a full board should be present prior to executing an agreement. M /S /C ( Disch- Lightfoot) that the agreement with Ankarapa Corporation be tabled until a full board is present. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. upon motion of Director Johnson. Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary Gerald W.Ytoops President or err -4- 9/12/83