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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 11/14/1983EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 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 Steven Beightler. 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: Jan Sears, Charlie Hand, Gary Seamans, Roberta Miller, G.A. Miller, Joe Haycock, Edythe Fisher, Elizabeth Hawbaker, Lucile Smith APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 24, 1983 BOARD MINUTES It was noted on page 2 under Southern California Water Company Agreement the amount of water purchased should be "1000" not "100 ". M /S /C (Lightfoot- Johnson) that the minutes of October 24, 1983 be approved as submitted. SENIOR CITIZENS OBJECTION TO SEWER AND WATER RATES Several property owners were present regarding the increases in their sewer and water bills. Mrs. Roberta Miller was spokeswoman for the group. She indicated that it is very difficult for senior citzens to continue paying their utilities, which seem to be increasing monthly. The Board members and General Manager attempted to explain the reasons for the increase in the sewage charge. After discussing the various charges on their bill with them, it was suggested by Director Johnson that an Ad Hoc Committee meet with the citizens and discuss the charges in detail. Mrs. Miller indicated the meeting could be held in the Citizens Center. Staff will work with Mrs. Miller in arranging a date for holding the meeting. RESOLUTION 1983.61 - ABANDONMENT OF WATER SERVICE FOR M /S /C (Lightfoot- Johnson) that Resolution 1983.61 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: r AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: None -1- 11/14/83 RESOLUTION 1983.62 - ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF SEWERS, HIGHLAND VILLAGE M /S /C (Lightfoot- Johnson) that Resolution 1983.62 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Lightfoot, Johnson, Stoops NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1983.60 - SURPLUS PROPERTY, GOLONDRINA, & NINTH STREETS The General Manager requested that this item be held over until the December 12, 1983 Board Meeting since the appraisal for the property has not been received. M /S /C (Johnson - Disch) that disposal of property on Golondrina & Ninth Street be held over until the December 12, 1983 Board Meeting. DRAFT LETTER TO EAST HIGHLANDS RANCH RE DISTRICT'S PROPOSED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT The General Manager presented the Board with a draft letter to the East Highlands Ranch re the construct and convey concept with the Ranch on the proposed wastewater treatment plant in the vicinity of Fifth Street and City Creek. Details of the letter were discussed. It was noted that the East Highland Ranch will bear the cost of the Environmental Impact Report. The General Manager requested authorization to forward the letter to Mr. Ray Keslake upon approval by the Board. w M /S /C (Johnson - Lightfoot) that the General Manager be authorized to finalize the letter to East Highland Ranch, upon approval of legal counsel. AGREEMENT AND CAPACITY CHARGE CHECK - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY Mr. Gary Seamans was present with a check for capacity charges in the amount of $25,720 and the duly executed agreement from Southern California Water Company for water service. The charges started on November 1, 1983 per the service agreement. Information only. DIRECTORS FEES & EXPENSES The following fees and expenses were reported by the Directors: Director Johnson $150; Director Beighler $314; Director Lightfoot $225; Director Stoops $225; Director Disch $331.25 M /S /C (Lightfoot - Beightler) that the fees and expenses be approved as submitted. BASIC PERSONNEL LAW FOR MANAGERS & ADMINISTRATORS, LOS ANGELES, JANUARY 9d -9F 1gA'1 V The General Manager requested authorization to attend the Basic Personnel Law for Managers & Administrators in Los Angeles, January 24 -25, 1983. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that the General Manager or his designee be authorized to attend the Basic Personnel Law Seminar in Los Angeles. 11/14/83 -2- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO., RE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS r r► The General Manager indicated that Sue Noreen from Southern Califoria Edison Company would attend the November 28, 1983 Board Meeting. DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES GRANTS FOR WATER AUDITS & LEAK DETECTION The General Manager indicated that the Distfict appears to qualify for • grant for water audits and leak detection. The audit would provide • quick picture of the water system and meter accuracy. The General Manager requested authorization to proceed with investigating the grant. A seminar will be held which will give an indication of costs. M /S /C (Lightfoot - Disch) that staff be authorized to proceed in acquiring information for applying for the water audit and leak detection grant. OPERATIONS REPORT FOR OCTOBER The General Manager reviewed the October Operations Report in detail with the Board. Information only. HIGHLAND CHAMBER BALLOT A ballot for electing the Highland Chamber of Commerce Board Members had been recieved. The matter was discussed by the Board. M /S /C (Beightler- Johnson) that the Board abstain from voting on the Highland Chamber of Commerce selection of Board Members. SENATOR REUBEN AYALA, MEETING DECEMBER 9„ 1983 RE RISING WATER The General Manager indicated Senator Ayala has called a meeting on December 9, 1983 regarding the problem of rising water in San Bernardino. Mr. Dave Kennedy, Director of the State Department of Water Resources. will also be attending the meeting. M /S /C (Johnson- Lightfoot) that the General Manager be authorized to attend the meeting on rising water on December 9th and act as spokesman for the District: ASSOCIATION OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING. APPLE VALLEY, NOVEMBER 21, 1983 was announced. DISBURSEMENTS General 10138 - 101427 $287,799.03 Payroll 8650 -8684 $16,638.81 Total $304,437.84 M /S /C (Johnson - Beightler) that the disbursements be approved as submitted. DISTRICT EXTENSION OF CREDIT OR LIENS BY PUBLI no The General Manager presented the Board with a letter from Attorney Brunick, District Counsel, regarding liens for payment of sewer connections. The matter was discussed. -3- 11/14/83 M /S /C (Johnson - Beightler) that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee. LETTER FROM NORMAN FORREST REGARDING THE EAST HIGHLAND DEVELOPMENT A short discussion ensued regarding a letter Mr. Norman Forrest had written regarding the East .Highlands Ranch. Information only. ... REQUEST FROM VIRIGINA MALE' FOR LEAVE WITHOUT PAY The General Manager indicated he had received a letter from Virginia Male' requesting leave without pay since she does not have enough sick leave to cover her time off. Her injury is currently being reviewed by the Workers Compensation Board. The General Manager indicated this is a discretionary judgment that can be made by the General Manager and stated he would authorize such action, but wanted the Board to be aware of the situation. M /S /C (Johnson - Disch) that the General Manager's recommendation be approved. EXEMPTION OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FOR DEPOSITS The Auditor indicated she had received a request from the Housing Authority to waive the District's deposit policy for governmental agencies. She had informed the Authority that the District has no provision for waiving the fees. The matter was discussed by the Board and it was determined that the District maintain uniform policies for everyone. M /S /C (Lightfoot- Johnson) that the request for, waiving the deposit for the Housing Authority be denied. REPORT ON ACWA CONFERENCE, ANAHEIM, NOVEMBER 9,10, 11, 1983 Director Disch gave a report on the meetings he attended at the ACWA Conference in Anaheim. He stated that Susan Crowell had been re- elected as chairman of the County Water District Section. He provided staff with materials on personnel and health benefits and stated he felt it was a very good conference, that the greatest benefit was talking to other directors about their Districts. GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON INFRASTRUCTURE Director Lightfoot indicated he had been asked to become a representative for Special Districts on the Governor's Task Force on Infrastructure. He indicated he would accept the invitation in principle until the Special District Association can select someone to represent them. SWEARING IN OF NEW OFFICERS President Stoops indicated the new officers will be sworn in at the next Board Meeting. BOARD RECESSED AT 7:20 CLOSED SESSION CALLED AT 7:37 upon motion by Director Johnson, seconded by Director Lightfoot. 11/14/83 -4- BOARD RESUMES REGULAR SESSION AT 8:50 p.m. upon motion by Director Beightler, seconded by Director Johnson. Motion was unanimous. 1983 AUDIT REPORT ow aw No A copy of the 1983 Audit Report was presented to Board Members by the General Manager. LIENS The General Manager indicated he had two liens pending. He recommended that the property owners be advised that at this point liens cannot be accepted. M /S /C (Disch - Beightler) that the liens be referred to the Finance Committee. GATE VALVE TRUCK AND WORD PROCESSOR The General Manager recommended that the $25,720 received from Southern California Water Company be impounded to purchase a gate valve truck and a word processor. M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that the recommendation of the General Manager be accepted. DISCUSSION WITH THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO RE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT M /S /C (Lightfoot- Disch) that President Stoops, Director Lightfoot and the General Manager continue discussions with the City of San Bernardino relative to the wastewater treatment plant. ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. upon motion of Director Johnson, seconded by Director Disch. E�w Secretary Gerald W. Stoops, Pre 'dent -5- 11/14/83