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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 11/14/1977 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 1977 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P. M. President Philip A. Disch led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT:Philip A. Disch, President; Directors: Norman W. Forrest; Gerald W. Stoops, and O. A. Wall ABSENT: Director Dennis L. Johnson CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel and John Dahlke, Consulting Engineer STAFF: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Kenneth O. Sorensen, Auditor-Treasurer and May Kinzer GUESTS: Residents of Holly Circle Drive; residents of the Pinon Court, Mirada and Havasu area; Tom Farrington, Jim Fiscalini and Ed Dorfman MINUTES M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) That the Minutes of the Meeting of October 31, 1977 be approved as submitted. GUESTS WELCOMED President Disch welcomed the guests and introduced them to Staff and the Board of Directors. ACTING SECRETARY M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) That May Kinzer be authorized as Acting Secretary to the Board in the absence of Bonnie Eastwood. THOMAS FARRINGTON - 26811 STRATFORD STREET - SEWER BILL Mr. Farrington was present to protest the paying of a sewer bill of $15.90 left by the previous owner. He stated he was buying the property at 26811 Stratford in Highland. After discussions, it was M/S/C (Wall - Stoops) that Mr. Farrington would not be required to pay the outstanding bill left by the previous owner at this time, and Staff to proceed further to locate previous owner. PRESSURE CHANGE - HAVASU CT, PINON CT AND MIRADA STREET Each Director was given a copy of a letter and petition from Olen Jones, Assistant to the City Council. This was in regard to reduced water pressure in the area due to District's installing another pressure zone. Mr. Diffendall was called upon to speak for the residents affected by the low water pressure. He noted there were 32 homes saying water pressure was unsatisfactory. The General Manager displayed a map on the Board and explained that pressure readings were taken and the use of pressure regulators required by the Plumbing Code. Some of the residents said they had undersized pipes going into their houses which could cause some of the problem. Councilman Gerwig arrived and spoke to the Board on behalf of the residents. 1. 11/14/1977 Ok ?80 M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) to refer the matter of low water pressure to the Water Committee and Staff for thorough investi- gation and bring report to Board Meeting of November 28. SEWER SERVICE ON HOLLY CIRCLE DRIVE The General Manager stated a meeting had been held with.property owners to discuss consideration of a sewer main installation in Holly Circle Drive at the top of Orange Street. CM Engineering made a cost estimate study of the area, and John Dahlke was called upon to explain the alternatives to those present. He displayed a map on the board and noted the sewer main could serve as many as 16 lots at a cost of approximately $35,000. The General Manager explained the policy of the District to allow a home owner to pay his costs over a two-year period. Director Forrest motioned to table the matter for 120 days; motion was declared dead for lack of second. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that Staff and Legal Counsel to draw up a contract to enter into with Widemeyer to extend the sewer line to the property line at Widemeyers cost of approximately $35,000 with reimbursement to Widemeyer when others connect to the sewer. AYES: Disch, Stoops and Wall NOES: Forrest ABSENT: Johnson M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that the matter of Lower Holly Circle Drive sewer service be on the agenda for the Board Meeting of November 28. KEYSTONE MORTGAGE COMPANY AGREEMENT Mr. Fiscalini was present representing the Keystone Mortgage Company, and he presented an agreement regarding granting the District an easement westerly of Orange Street to the east line of Tract 9900. Attorney Farreli read the agreement to the Board Members and approved its contents. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) to authorize the President and Acting Secretary to sign the agreement as presented and approved by Legal Counsel. YOLK, 1473 BASELINE - DEFERENCE AGREEMENT The General Manager explained a Deference Agreement requested by Mr. Volk to be used as he develops his properties. M/S/C (Wall - Stoops) to grant a Deference Agreement to Mr. Vok of 1473 Baseline. 2. · 11/14/1977 OZTS1 ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES ANNUAL DUES The ACWA annual dues for 1978 in the amount of $1900 was presented to the Board for authorization of payment. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that the annual 1978 ACWA dues be paid in the amount of $1900. SPECIAL DISTRICTS MEETING TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 21, 1977 Each Director was given a copy of the notice of Special Districts next meeting to be held November 21 at the Mediterranean in San Bernardino, with Senator Robert Presley as the guest speaker. Several of the Directors noted they would attend. Information only. FINANCIAL REPORT - SEPTEMBER 1977 The September Financial Report covering the Districts Water and Sewer Divisions was presented by the Auditor to each Director for review. DIRECTORS EXPENSES FOR OCTOBER 1977 The following expenses were declared by the Directors for the month of October 1977: Disch - $200; Forrest - $200; Stoops - $200 and Wall $200. As Director Johnson was absent, it was noted his expenses could be presented at the next Board Meeting. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that the Directors' expenses be approved as submitted. BID OPENING - DISTRICT PROPERTY ON EUCALYPTUS AT CYPRESS - PLANT 35 The Auditor stated he had advertised District property known as Plant 35, for sale in the Sun Telegram. The property is located on the corner of Eucalyptus and Cypress Avenues and is 100 feet wide by 60 feet deep. He opened the only bid submitted which was from William Currie, 26187 Cypress, Highland, in the amount of $500.00. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) to accept the bid of William Currie in the amount of $500 for District property at Plant 35, and Staff and Attorney Farrell authorized to draw up the necessary papers to finalize the sale. WARRANTS The following warrants were presented for acceptance: General 1643 - 1694 Total $196,074.13 M/S/C (Wall - Stoops) that the warrants be accepted as presented. ACWA 1977 FALL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN SAN DIEGO NOV. 29 - DEC. 2 Board Members were presented correspondence received from Mr. Howell, Chairman of County Water Districts Section of ACWA noting the 1977 Fall Conference would be held in San Diego November 29 through December 2. He noted the election of officers would be held at this meeting. Director Forrest indicated he would be interested in an office on The County Water Districts section. M/S/C (Wall - Stoops) that Staff prepare a resolution supporting Director Forrest on the County Water Districts Section of ACWA. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops and Wall Director Forrest abstained from voting ABSENT:Director Johnson 11/14/1977 3. WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT REQUESTS BEAR VALLEY STOCK The General Manager stated he was asked by the Water Conservation District to assign 15 shares of Bear Valley stock to them so they can get delivery of water which requires stock from Bear Valley. Legal Counsel stated the District could keep ownership of the stock and turn over the water rights to the Conservation District, with the Water Conservation District paying any assessment fees. M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that authorization be granted to Legal Counsel to draw up an agreement to turn over fifteen shares of Bear Valley Mutual Water Company stock to the Water Conservation District and bring agreement back to the Board, by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Disch, Forrest and Stoops Director Wall abstained from voting Absent: Director Johnson WATER PRESSURE CHANGE - 28TH STREET IN MOUNTAIN SHADOWS AREA The General Manager displayed a map on the board of the area on 28th Street and the area of Mountain Shadows Mobile Park. He noted those homeowners on 28th Street would get an increase in water pressure and Mountain Shadows would have their water pressure lowered. He suggested writing residents of these pressure changes. The General Manager stated the District needed an easement in the area of Bonita, 28th Street and Citrus Ave., and the owner of the property refused to grant the easement. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that Legal Counsel be authorized to begin processing of eminent domain in the Bonita, 28th Street and Citrus area to obtain an easement for the District. DIRECTOR STOOPS Director Stoops gave the Board Members highlights of his recent trip to Hawaii. CM ENGINEERING MOVES THEIR OFFICES John Dahlke, Consulting Engineer for CM Engineering stated they have moved their offices to 225 East Airport Drive in San Bernardino. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING 9:55 P.M. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 P. M. May~K' zer, ~~ing Phil'-'-'~ A. Disch, President e 11/14/1977