HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 03/26/1984EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MARCH 26, 1984
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The meeting was called to order by President Glenn R. Lightfoot at
5:30 p.m. The flag salute was led by Director Steven Beightler.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Glenn R. Lightfoot, President; Steven E. Beightler,
Vice — President; Directors Philip A. Disch, Dennis L.
Johnson, Gerald W.'Stoops
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Larry W. Rowe, General Manager; Glenda D. Jay, Auditor -
Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, District Secretary, Sandi
Shepherd, Executive Secretary, Robert Martin, Associate
Civil Engineer
GUESTS: Charlie Hand, "Foothill Journal"
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MINUTES OF MARCH 12, 1984 REGULAR BOARD MEETING
M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that the Minutes of March 12, 1984 be approved
as submitted.
MINUTES OF March 19, 1984, SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that the Minutes of March 19, 1984 be approved
as submitted.
UTION 1984.18 -
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OF LIEN, WALTER L. & BETTE C. GREER,
NQUENT SEWER CHARGES was presented to
M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that Resolution 1984.18 be approved as
submitted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Johnson, Stoops, Lightfoot
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1984.19 - NOTICE OF LIEN, PETER & EL EANOR SOTOS, 2534
URT STREET DELINQUENT WATER & SEWER CHARGES was presented to
odd or approval.
M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that Resolution 1984.19 be approved as
submitted.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Johnson, Stoops, Lightfoot
NOES: None
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RESOLUTION 1984.20 - NOTICE OF LIEN, BURL SMITH, 26788 BRUCE STREET,
HIGHLAND, DELINQUENT SEWER CHARGES was presented to t e Board for
approval.
M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that Resolution 1984.20 be approved as ..+
submitted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Johnson, Stoops, Lightfoot
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1984.21 - NOTICE OF LIEN, GARY S. al t !RDE 1091 PERRIS
HILL ROAD, SAN BERNARDINO, DELINQUENT SEWER C GES was presented
to the Board for approval.
M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that Resolution 1984.21 be approved as
submitted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Johnson, Stoops, Lightfoot
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
was presented to
for approval. "No
M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that Resolution 1984.22 be approved as
submitted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Johnson, Stoops, Lightfoot
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1984.23 - NOTICE OF LIEN. CARLOS ACEVEDO. 3467 HOLLY CIRCLE
UKivrl rilliriLHNll, UUI6YANll1NU SC.WhK UUNNEUT1UN UHAKGNS was presen
to t e Boar or approval.
M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that Resolution 1984.23 be approved as
submitted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Beightler, Johnson, Stoops, Lightfoot
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NORTHWEST SMALL HYDROELECTRIC ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
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The General Manager indicated that membership in the Northwest Small
Hydroelectric Association would not be of benefit to the District
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at this time. It was recommended the District not become a member.
No action taken.
OMNITRANS MESSAGE ON DISTRICT BILL
The General Manager indicated Omnitrans had again requested the
00 District to place a message on our bills. However, the District's
current activities will preclude using such a message in the foreseeable
future. The General Manager requested authorization to notify Omnitrans
that we will let them know when it appears we can utilize their message.
No action taken.
MENTONE DAM
Dennis Majors from the Corps of Engineers had requested a District
representative to discuss hydroelectric facilities as related to the
Mentone Dam.
M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that the General Manager be authorized to
serve as the contact person for the District to work with Mr. Majors
on the Santa Ana All River Plan.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED INCREASE IN SEWER CONNECTION FEES
The General Manager indicated that the City of San Bernardino is
having a public hearing on April 9, 1984 regarding their proposed
increase in sewer connection fees. He stated that it would be in the
District's interest to also schedule a hearing relative to the proposed
increase and other fees as agreed to in the Joint Powers Agreement
amendment signed by the City and District.
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M /S /C (Johnson- Stoops) that staff be authorized to post notice
of a public hearing regarding the proposed increase in sewer capacity
fees and other fees as agreed upon in the agreement with the City
of San Bernardino.
REQUEST TO EMPLOY ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANT
The General Manager requested authorization to employ an architectural
consultant on a time and material basis to assist in remodeling the
front office. He also requested authorization to demolish the old
warehouse in the back yard area in order to proceed with acquiring
additional work space for the Engineering Department.
M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that the firm of Kurt Meyer & Partners be
employed to provide an architectural and engineering design for the
front office layout, not to exceed $2,500.
Director Stoops abstained from the vote.
M /S /C (Disch - Beightler) that staff be authorized to obtain three
bids for demolition of the old warehouse building.
DISBURSEMENTS
..r General 101978 to 102040 $98,839.24 P/R 9003 -9037 $17,202.87 Total
$116,042.11
M /S /C ( Beightler- Stoops) that the disbursements be approved as
submitted.
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FINANCIAL REPORTS
The Auditor Treasurer reviewed the Financial Reports for February
with the Board. Information only.
ESTIMATED TAX REFUND ON LEASES
The County Assessor notified the District that the lease with Security
Pacific Bank is considered a sales contract and therefore is tax exempt.
The District will be receiving a refund of $15,950.86. Information
only.
SEWER INVESTIGATION REPORT
The General Manager reviewed the Sewer Investigation Report. After
the field investigations were completed it was found that 103 residential
units and 222 commercial units that were using the District's sewage
facilities were not being billed. This will provide the District
with a minimum increase in revenue of $9,750 per year. The cost for
completing the investigation was $7,100. The program will be maintained
to insure the District files are kept current. Information only.
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT - JACK WIDMEYER
The General Manager indicated that Jack Widmeyer had been reimbursed
for seven units on Citrus as provided for in a sewer reimbursement
agreement.
OPERATIONS REPORT FOR FEBRUARY
The General Manager reviewed the Operations Report for February. A r+'
discussion ensued regarding the number of sewer stoppages and overtime
for after hour calls.
ACWA SPRING CONFERENCE, APRIL 25 -27, SAN DIEGO Information only.
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING REGARDING CERTIFICATION OF EIR FOR PROPOSED
WADInwtlina Ii MG 1r1 1 11 rL IN1 - li Ll lilx�
Director Beightler indicated that about 25 people attended the Special
Board Meeting held March 21, 1984 regarding certification of the EIR
for the proposed wastewater treatment plant in the City Creek area.
He stated that due to some questions that came up he had requested
the matter be discussed further at the April 23rd Board Meeting.
Notices will be mailed, posted and published regarding the meeting.
SPECIAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION FOR LAFC
The General Manager reminded the Board of the election for selection
of a special district representative for the LAFC Board on April 14
at 10 a.m. President Lightfoot will represent the Board with Director
Beightler as alternate.
HYDROGENERATION STARTUP BY CITY OF UPLAND, 830 A.M., APRIL 2, 1984
was announce y t e Genera Manager. In ormation on y .
NORTH FORK WATER ALLOCATION
The General Manager indicated he will be advising the North Fork Water
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Company Board and Bear Valley Mutual Water Company Board that the
District will begin taking their full allocation of North Fork and
Bear Valley water and have it spread at Plant 125. He indicated that
the Management Committee is preparing Rules and Regulations for the
Delivery of Water under the Santa Ana -Mill Creek Cooperative Water
Project to be in place by July 1. The District has to begin using
their water rights entitlement or they may lose it.
M /S /C (Johnson- Stoops) that staff
Valley Mutual Water Company and Nort h
intends to use their full entitlement
Conservation District to spread the
be authorized to notify Bear
Fork Water Company the District
of stock and request the
water at Plant 125.
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT
Director Stoops indicated a property owner on Holly Vista Drive had
indicated he was unhappy with a procedure carried out by a District
employee relative to repairing leaks. It was determined that staff
would investigate the matter.
ACWA CONFERENCE, LAQUINTA, MARCH, 1984
Director Disch reported on the meetings held at the County Water
District Mini Conference held in LaQuinta. He indicated all the
meetings were very informative. Some of the subjects covered were:
alternate water sources, conservation pricing, the Stringfellow pits
and Mono Lake.
BEAR VALLEY HIGHLAND CANAL
The General Manager indicated Bear Valley management had talked to
him regarding the purchase of their Highland Canal. He indicated
there would be substantial liability for the line and other than the
portion under Highway 330 it is of no value to the District. He
recommended that the District respectfully deny the offer, but
negotiate to purchase the portion under Highway 330 at a cost not
to exceed boring.
M /S /C ( Disch- Stoops) that the General Manager be authorized to
negotiate with Bear Valley for purchase of their line under Highway
330.
PURCHASE OF BARRICADES
President Lightfoot suggested the District invest in purchasing some
new barricades. Information only.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:50
p.m.
Glenn R. Lightfoot, President
Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary
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