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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 05/29/1984EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MAY 29, 1984 MINUTES o The meeting was called to order by President Glenn R. Lightfoot at 5:30 p.m. Larry Rowe led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: President Glenn R. Lightfoot; Directors Philip A. Disch, Dennis L. Johnson ABSENT: Vice - President Steven E. Beightler, Gerald W. Stoops STAFF: Larry W. Rowe, General Manager; Glenda D. Jay, Auditor - Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, District Secretary GUESTS: Rick Stark MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING, MAY 14, 1984 M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that the minutes of May 14, 1984 be approved as submitted. RESOLUTION 1984.40 - INITIATING ANNEXATION 1984 -5, STUART BARTELS AND r U FoL LUPEAR, 2 ova . 77 PARK AVENUE, SAN BERNARDINO was presented to the ar or al M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that Resolution 1984.40 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Johnson, Lightfoot NOES: None ABSENT: Directors Beightler, Stoops RESOLUTION 1984.41 - SENATE BILL 180. REGARDING DISTRIBUTION OF AD was presentee to the boarc ror approval. M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that Resolution 1984.41 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Johnson, Lightfoot NOES: None ABSENT: Directors Beightler, Stoops RESOLUTION 1984.42 - INITIATING ANNEXATION 1984 -9, PAUL R. LOTZE, 2240 E. HIGHLAND AVENUE, SAN BERNARDINO was presented to the Board for aw approval. -1- 5/29/84 M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that Resolution 1984.42 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Johnson, Lightfoot NOES: None ABSENT: Directors Beightler, Stoops RESOLUTION 1984.43 — SENATE BILL 180, REGARDING DISTRIBUTION OF AD or approva was presen M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that Resolution 1984.43 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Johnson, Lightfoot NOES: None ABSENT: Directors Beightler, Stoops DIRECTOR STEVEN BEIGHTLER ARRIVED AT THE MEETING AT 5:35 P.M DIRECTOR GERALD STOOPS ARRIVED AT THE MEETING AT 5:40 P.M. PATTON PARK PROPERTY The General Manager indicated a letter had been received from Mayor Bob Holcomb commending the Board, District Counsel and General Manager for their statesmanship while negotiating the Joint Powers Agreement. He also stated he would support the District in their endeavors to develop a park on the Patton State Hospital property. A discussion ensued regarding the District's use of the land. Lease information has been requested from Patton representatives. Information only. ANALYSIS OF JARVIS II The General Manager indicated he had received an opinion from Attorney Brunick regarding the impact of a bill being proposed by Howard Jarvis regarding rate increases. Information only. PROPOSAL FOR NEW DISTRICT TELEPHONE SYSTEM The General Manager reviewed with the Board bids submitted from three telephone companies for purchasing a system that would afford more customer availability, more timely service and easier routing to offices, which would save considerable time. He requested authorization to acquire the AT &T system which would be installed at the same time as the engineering office expansion and front office remodeling. M /S /C (Stoops- Beightler) that staff be authorized to enter into a purchase contract with AT &T as outlined by the General Manager. Director Disch voted 'no', he felt he needed more time to consider the proposal. REFUND CHECK FROM STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND The General Manager indicated a refund check in the amount of $13,786.08 r 5/29/84 -2- had been received from the State Compensation Insurance Fund. Information only. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The Auditor - Treasurer reviewed the financial statements with the Board. 4► Information only. DISBURSEMENTS General 102294 to 102382 $100,100.65 Payroll 9144 to 9178 $17,914.84 Total $118,014.89 M /S /C (Stoops - Johnson)that the disbursements be approved as submitted. Director Beightler abstained. NORTH FORK WATER STOCK PURCHASE The General Manager indicated that Rick Stark had offered to sell 69 shares of stock to the District for $175 per share. The Board discussed the advantages and need for the acquisition of stock. M /S /C (Stoops- Johnson) that the District purchase the 69 shares of North Fork Water Company stock at a cost of $175.00 per share. Director Disch opposed. ACWA MINUTES, APRIL 27, 1984 SPRING CONFERENCE The Board was provided with the minutes of the ACWA Spring Conference held April 27, 1984. Information only. DIRECTOR BEIGHTLER PROMOTED TO CAPTAIN The General Manager announced Director Beightler had been promoted to the position of Captain with the California Department of Forestry. He was presented with a cake to celebrate the promotion. CONSERVATION INFORMATION Director Johnson inquired about the type of information available for conservating water. The General Manager indicated a film is being prepared, District bills have a message about conservation, brochures are available and articles will be submitted to the Foothill Journal. Information only. PROPOSED EXPENDITURE ITEMS Director Johnson requested the General Manager give a little more lead time on large expenditure items. The General Manager indicated he would include the information in the packet material. EXECUTIVE SESSION err M /S /C ( Disch- Stoops) that an executive session be called at 6:49 p.m. to discuss personnel items. REGULAR MEETING RESUMES -3- 5/29/84 M /S /C (Stoops - Beightler) that the regular meeting resume at 7:02 p.m. APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING M /S /C (Stoops - Beightler) that the Board approve the Employee Association's Memorandum of Understanding, as approved by the Employees' Association and the District negotiators, effective July 1, 1984. EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED AT 7 :06 P.M. M /S /C (Disch- Johnson) that an executive session be called at 7:06 p.m. to discuss personnel. REGULAR SESSION RESUMED AT 7:42 P.M President Lightfoot called the meeting back to order at 7:42 p.m. COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES M /S /C ( Beightler- Johnson) that the complete compensation package that was negotiated be granted to all employees of the District; that the matter of salary adjustment compensation for the General Manager, Auditor - Treasurer and Board Secretary be referred to the Finance Committee. CLAIM SUBMITTED BY EDWARD JAKOWCZYK ... It was determined there had been no further action on the claim submitted by Edward Jakowczyk. Information only. fto CLOSING ACCOUNT AT BANK OF CALIFORNIA (AMERICAN NATIONAL The General Manager requested authorization to close accounts with the Bank of California (American National.). The three accounts are the general account, savings account and customer service account. M /S /C (Johnson- Stoops) that the accounts with Bank of California be closed as requested. ASBESTOS EQUIPMENT Director Disch indicated there is a special type of saw for cutting asbestos pipe. The General Manager indicated the District is in the process of acquiring the necessary equipment to meet OSHA standards for working with asbestos materials. LOU CO- FRANCISCO WATER PROBLEMS Director Disch stated he had talked with Mr. Co- Francisco regarding his water pressure and the possibility of his being changed to another zone for higher pressure. The General Manager stated the matter had been discussed and it would cost approximately $30,000 to change the service zone. Information only. 5/29/84 -4- MEETING TO BE ADJOURNED TO JUNE 18, 1984 so MW ftr It was determined three directors will be out of state on June 11, 1984, therefore, it was decided the meeting would be adjourned to June 18, 1984 at 5:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT AT 7:58 P.M. M /S /C (Johnson - Disch) that the meeting be adjourned to June 18, 1984 at 5:30 p.m. C � 1 4 9p- Glenn R. Lightfoot President Bonnie R. Eastwood, District Secretary Mil