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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 12/12/1983EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1983 aw MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Glenn R. Lightfoot. The flag salute was led by Larry W. Rowe, General Manager. APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY PRO -TEM M /S /C (Stoops - Beightler) that Sandy Shepherd be appointed Acting Secretary for this meeting for purposes of certifying legal documents. ROLL CALL: Present: Glenn R. Lightfoot, President; Steven A. Beightler, Vice - President; Directors Dennis L. Johnson, Gerald W. Stoops, Philip A. Disch Absent: None Staff: Larry W. Rowe, General Manager; Sandy Shepherd, Acting Secretary Guests: Charlie Hand, Foothill Journal, Don Rosenberg, Rosenberg & Associates MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 28, 1983 M /S /C (Johnson- Stoops) that the minutes of November 28, 1983 be approved as submitted. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 5, 1983 M /S /C (Johnson- Stoops) that the minutes of December 5, 1983 be approved as submitted. RESOLUTION 1983.66 - S RT OF RELICENSIWG OF HYDROELECTRIC PROJE was presented to the Board for approval. M /S /C (Johnson- Stoops) that Resolution 1983.66 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Stoops, Johnson, Beightler & Lightfoot NOES: Director Disch ABSENT: None WILLING AND ABLE TO SERVE LETTERS A draft letter was presented to the Board from District Legal Counsel for their review and comment regarding the District's willing and able to serve letters. This was discussed at length. M /S /C (Stoops - Beightler) that this item be deferred and referred to the Water 00 and Sewer Committee for review and comment and brought back to the next Board meeting. TO SOUTHERN -1- 12/12/83 ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS FOR SURPLUS DISTRICT PROPERTY LOCATED ON GOLONDRINA, SOUTH nU nTU CTOCCT The General Manager informed the Board that the District has not received written or oral bids for the District's surplus property located on Golondrina Street South of 9th. He indicated that the District is in need of a pump station site in the lower zone and perhaps a trade could be negotiated if we do not find a buyer for this property. The General Manager asked for authorization to negotiate an exchange of land for potential reservoir and /or pump sites. M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) that the General Manager be authorized to negotiate an exchange of land for potential reservoir and /or pump station sites if the property does not sell and that the Board of Realtors be contacted for multiple listings. SPECIAL DISTRICTS REPRESENTATIVE (ALTERNATE VOTING MEMBER The General Manager indicated that Director Beightler had been designated as the voting member for the upcoming San Bernardino County Special Districts Board of Directors election and that the Special Districts Association has requested that the Board designate an alternate voting member. There was discussion on the method of selection of Special Districts Directors and President. M/S (Stoops - Beightler) that staff direct a letter to the By Laws Committee of Special Districts requesting the selection of President and Directors be placed on the ballot. Motion withdrawn by Director Stoops. M /S /C (Johnson- Stoops) that Director Philip A. Disch be named as the voting alternate and that staff make the appropriate notification. aw MRS. WILLIS, 5667 ELM STREET Mrs. Willis did not appear at the Board Meeting to discuss the reconnect penalties assessed her for the property at 5667 Elm Street. The sequence of events for billing were discussed at some length. Information only. OPERATIONS REPORTS The operations reports for the month of November were reviewed by the General Manager and Board. Information only. DIRECTORS FEES AND EXPENSES The following fees and expenses were reported by the Directors: Director Johnson $150; Director Disch $360; Director Stoops $225; Director Beightler $225; Director Lightfoot $492.50 M /S /C ( Beightler- Johnson) that the fees and expenses be approved as submitted. DISBURSEMENTS General 101486 to 101553 $276,830.20 - P/R 8722 - 8756 $17,637.08 Total $294,467.28 ... M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) that the disbursements be approved as submitted. 12/12/83 -2- CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 26, 1983 BOARD MEETING ow aw The General Manager suggested that since the last Board Meeting in December falls on Christmas Holiday the Board of Directors may wish to cancel it. M /S /C (Stoops- Johnson) that the December 26, 1983 Board Meeting be cancelled and that staff be authorized to make the proper notifications and posting. MARCH OF DIMES REQUEST FOR USE OF DISTRICT PARK The General Manager indicated that he had received a letter from the March of Dimes requesting the use of the District's park facilities on Harrison and Lynwood for its annual walkathon. This is to be held on April 29, 1984. M /S /C (Stoops - Beightler) that the request from the March of Dimes for use of the District's Harrison and Lynwood Park on April 29, 1984 be approved. NEIGHBORS OF PATTON HOSPITAL ADVISORY GROUP The General Manager stated that he had received correspondence from Patton State Hospital requesting that he participate in the Neighbors of Patton Hospital Advisory Group. The first meeting is to be held December 13, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. President Lightfoot indicated that he would also be attending this meeting. Information only. ASSOCIATION OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS MEETING Information only. BOARD WORKSHOP The Board Workshop will be held on January 14th & 15th, 1983 starting at 8:30 a.m. FINANCIAL CONSULTANT The assistance of an outside Financial Consultant for the District was discussed. M /S /C (Johnson - Stoops) that this item be referred to the Finance Committee for review. RESOLUTION 1983.67 RESOLUTI was presen ATION OF PRESIDENT GERALD W. r approva N /S /C (Disch - Beightler) that Resolution 1983.67 be approved, framed and presented to Director Stoops at the next Board meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Johnson, Beightler, Disch, Lightfoot NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Director Stoops -3- 12./12/83 RESOLUTION 1983.65 - INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR HEARING FOR ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT was presented to the Board for approval. The General Manager indicated that the City of San Bernardino had filed a request for reconsideration of the East Highlands Ranch annexation. He also indicated that this request will be heard at the LAFCO meeting to be held on December 14th and that Mobil Oil will be present to voice their objections. He requested authorization to speak on behalf of the District. M /S /C (Johnson- Stoops) that staff be authorized to appear at the December 14th hearing and speak on behalf of the District. M /S /C (Johnson- Stoops) that Resolution 1983.65 be adopted as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Johnson, Stoops, Beightler, Lightfoot, Disch NOES: None ABSENT: None HIGHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PARTICIPATION IN DEVELOPMENT OF PATTON PARK Speaking on behalf of the Highland Chamber of Commerce Director Johnson informed the Board that the Chamber would like to participate in the development of the Patton Park site. President Lightfoot accepted the offer and welcomed the help of the Chamber. President Lightfoot discussed the progress of the park site and indicated that the District is the lead agency. DIRECTOR JOHNSON HAS EXCUSED AT 6:55 P.M. _ DIRECTOR STOOPS REQUESTED A TWO MINUTE RECESS AT 6:56 P.M. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION AT 6:58 P.M. SENIOR CITIZENS 14ORKSHOP The General Manager discussed the Senior Citizens Workshop which was held on December 6, 1983 to discuss the rate increase. The General Manager indicated that two areas of major concern appears to be the term "meter charge" and the bond payments. It was the feeling of all that attended that the workshop was a success. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT HEARING, DECEMBER 15, 1983 The General Manager informed the Board that the hearing for the EIR report for the proposed East Valley Water District sewage treatment plant site will be held on December 15, 1983 at the Old Highland Justice Building on Messina in Highland at 7:30 p.m. Information only. REDLANDS BASIN MANAGEMENT MEETING The General Manager indicated that he had attended the Redlands Basin Management meeting on December 5, 1983 at the Redlands Council Chambers. He briefly reviewed the meeting with the Directors. Information only. REQUEST TO BE HEARD FORM FOR GUESTS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD President Lightfoot reviewed a form which he would like to use for guests who wish 12/12/83 -4- to address the Board. The directions for use of this form were reviewed with one correction being that written comments, although not required, will be accepted by the District and made part of the record ". The General Manager was requested to have the necessary corrections made to the "Request to Speak" form and have it available for the EIR Hearing on December 15, 1983. Or to M /S /C (Stoops - Disch) that the "Request to Speak Form" policy be adopted with the changes recommended. REPORT ON ANALYSIS OF JOINT VENTURE WATER TREATMENT PLANT WITH CITY OF REDLANDS Don Rosenberg of Rosenberg and Associates was present to discuss the draft report for a joint vetnure water treatment plant with the City of Redlands . Discussion only. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Glenn R. Lightfoot, President Sandra Shepherd, Acting Board Secretary -5- 12/12/83