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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 10/24/1983EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1983 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Gerald W. Stoops. The flag salute was led by Director Dennis Johnson. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Gerald W. Stoops, President; Glenn R. Lightfoot, Vice - President; Directors Philip A. Disch, Steven E. Beightler, 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 GUESTS: Ron Roehler, Charlie Hand "Foothill Journal" APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 10, 1983 BOARD MINUTES M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that the Minutes of October 10, 1983 Board Meeting be approved as submitted. RESOLUTION 1983.58 RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER CHARGES, 2020 GUTHRIE, HIGHLAND, CA., AKA HIGHLAND APARTMENTS was presented for approval. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that Resolution 1983.58 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1983.59 R. LEVECQUE was pre OF LIEN, 3465 HOLLY CIRCLE DRIVE, CHARLOTTE to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that Resolution 1983.59 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1983.60 - A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SURPLUS TO DISTRICT NEEDS - GOLONDRINA & NINTH STREETS. 0.17 ACRES Surplus property on Gonondrina & Ninth Streets, 0.17 acres will be advertised for sale. Bids will be accepted at the November W 10/24/83 1. 14th Board Meeting. ■rM M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that Resolution 1983.60 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: None No SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY - EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT FOR FURNISHING TEMPORARY WATER The General Manager indicated he had met with the Water and Sewer Committee, as well as with Gary Seamens from Southern California Water Company regarding the revision of Paragraph 13, in the Agreement For Furnishing Temporary Water, as discussed at the October 11, 1983 Board Meeting. It was agreed that in lieu of a minimum of 500 acre feet of water, Southern California Water Company would pay twice the monthly Ready -To- Serve Charge based on meter size for service outside the District boundaries. In no year would the amount purchased exceed 100 acre feet. After discussing the matter, it was noted that this agreement is strictly for two emergency service connections, the District is not subsidizing the water in the Southern California Water Company area. M /S /C (Lightfoot- Johnson) that the President and Secretary of the Board be authorized to execute the agreement, subject to execution of the agreement by Southern California Water Company. PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA RE LEASE OF PARK SITE AT ORANGE AND PIEDMONT The General Manager presented the Board with a proposed lease for 19.33 acres of land adjacent to Patton State Hospital for use as a community park. The lease would be for 20 years with full right to purchase at any time during the length of the lease for one half of its selling price value at the date of the beginning of the lease. The rental of the property would be $100 per year which would be credited to water used by Patton Hospital. The District would be required to fence the entire parcel. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Beightler) that staff be authorized to proceed with the matter to the extent of determining the cost for fencing the area; that the lease document be reviewed by legal counsel; that the information be brought back to the November 14, 1983 Board Meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, NOES: Director Disch ABSENT: None Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops v SURPLUS STATE PROPERTY Information had been received from the State Department of General Services re two parcels of surplus property that is going to be sold. -2- 10/24/83 The Board reviewed the information submitted by the General Manager. M /S /C (Johnson- Lightfoot) that a letter be sent to the Department of General Services indicating that the District is interested in surplus property and will review available parcels. PACIFIC LEASE - PLANT 39 RESERVOIR The General Manager indicated that all work has been completed on the second reservoir at Plant 39, therefore, Security Pacific has scheduled the required debt payments to commence on April 5, 1984. Authorization was requested for execution of the lease schedule No. 3 for the purchase of the 1.5 million gallon reservoir. M /S /C (Lightfoot- Johnson) that the President and Secretary of the Board be authorized to execute the Security Pacific Lease Schedule No. 3 for lease purchase of the 1.5 million gallon reservoir at Plant 39. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INFORMATION System Maintenance informaton Re Inspecting, Painting and Maintaining Steel Water Tanks; Maintaining Distribution System Valves and Fire Hydrants was provided to the Board for their information. No action taken. OPERATIONS REPORTS FOR SEPTEMBER 1983 was presented to the Board. The General Manager reviewed the reports in detail. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT - PROGRESS REPORT-- NESTE, BRUDIN & STONE Orr Neste, Brudin & Stone had submitted a progress report on the proposed wastewater treatment plant. The General Manager reviewed the report with the Board. He stated the draft EIR will be provided to the Board at the November 14th Board Meeting. If acceptable, it will then be available for public inspection for 45 days, after which a public hear- ing will be held. A discussion ensued about the possibility of septic tanks being used in the East Highlands area. It was stated septic tanks are not a viable option at this time. The General Manager indicated that all comments would be evaluated and responded to concern- ing the plant. Information only. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR The Auditor Treasurer reviewed the financial statements for September with the Board. HAZEL RHEUARK, FISHER & DEL ROSA WELL SI Mrs. Rehuark addressed the Board regarding an old well site on her property. She requested the District to excavate down thirty feet and cut the pipe off so that she could cap the well and fill the hole with sand. M /S /C (Johnson- Lightfoot) that the District excavate to the re- quired depth and cut the pipe off the abandoned well on Del Rosa and "or Fisher; that the District be held harmless; that Mrs. Rehuark has agreed to complete the process of capping the well and filling the hole with sand. 10/24/83 -3- GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF INLAND COUNTIES, INC. V" The Board was presented with a certificate of appreciation from the Goodwill Industries for assistance in site preparation of the new Goodwill Industries facilities located within the District's boundaries. Information only. SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT The Board was given copies of a letter received from SBVMWD re the District's proposed City Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Copies of the material have been forwarded to Neste, Brudin & Stone for incorporation in the environmental impact report. Information only. DISBURSEMENTS General Nos. 101264 to 101337 — $137,725.57 P/R Nos. 8616 to 8648 $16,778.08 Total $154,503.65 M /S /C (Lightfoot- Johnson) that the disbursements be approved as submitted. It was noted that CSDA's worker's compensation plan is being monitored by the Auditor. CITY CREEK ANNUAL MEETING City Creek Water Company's annual meeting will be held November 1, 1983. Authorization for someone to vote the District's shares was requested. M /S /C (Johnson- Lightfoot) that the General Manager be authorized to vote the District's stock shares at the City Creek Annual Meeting. DISSEMINATION OF DIRECTORS' HOME ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS Requests for Directors' home addresses and telephone numbers were discussed. It was determined the General Manager would use the District's address and telephone numbers for all outside inquires. EMPLOYEES ENTERING PRIVATE PROPERTY A discussion ensued regarding customer service employees entering upon private property to check for leaks. It was determined the employee could enter the exterior portion of the property, but not any buildings. SESSION CALLED UPON MOTION OF DI RECTOR JOHNSON P.M. unanimous C REGULAR SESSION RESUMED AT 7:20 P.M. upon motion by Director Johnson, seconded by Director Disch. Motion carried unanimously. GENERAL MANAGER REQUESTS FOUR DAYS VACATION M /S /C ( Disch- Johnson) that the General Manager be authorized to take four days vacation as requested, October 25 -28, 1983. -4- 10/24/83 SOLAR I PLANT TOUR Director Disch reported on a tour of the Solar Plant I in Daggett on Saturday. He stated it was very impressive and well worth the time spent touring the facility. TAPING BOARD MEETINGS A discussion ensued regarding the continued taping of Board Meetings. M /S/ (Lighfoot- Beightler) that the taping of Board Meetings be discontinued. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Beightler, Lightfoot NOES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Johnson ABSENT: None The motion did not carry. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Ge ra l d W. to. Gerald W. Sto s, President Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary err -5- 10/24/83