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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 11/17/1977 0 7S3 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING November 17, 1977 A Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the East San Bern- ardino County Water District has been scheduled for 4:00 p.m. November 23, 1977, at the District Office, 1155 Del Rosa Avenue San Bernardino. ' The purpose of this meeting is to 1) Administer Oath to Board Members; 2) Reorganization of Board of Directors; and 3) Correspondence re election of ACWA Officers. Bonnie R. Eastwood Secretary Board of Directors Notice of Meeting of the Board of Directors of the East San Bern- ardino County Water District. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) Bonnie R. Eastwood, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That she is and at all times herein mentioned was the duly qualified Secretary of the Board of Directors fo the East San Bernardino County Water District, San Bernardino County, California; and that she caused to be posted on or near the door of the meeting place of the Board of Directors of said District a copy of the Notice of a scheduled Special Board Meeting of the Board of Directors of the East San Bernardino County Water District. Said posting was commenced on November 17, 1977 and remained posted to the time of the meeting, said meeting being November 23, 1977, 4:00 p.m. Bonnie R. Eastwood Secretary Board of Directors Subscribed and sworn to before me this ~.'4r''~' ~/, ~ Notary P~ic in and' ~or the State of Califo~ia. ~ ~: .)) NOTARY ~UaLIC ~ ~T~...~ SAN ~,,o COUNTY ~ ~ CALIFORNIA  Expires May Il, ~y Commission 0 784 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1977 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 4:00 P. M. President Philip A. Disch led the flag salute. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Philip A. Disch, President; O. A. Wall, Vice President, Norman W. Forrest, Gerald W. Stoops, Dennis Johnson ABSENT: None CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel STAFF: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Kenneth O. Sorensen, Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary MINUTES The following corrections were made: 1. That Directors expenses be referred to as fees and expenses. 2. Regarding the ACWA Fall Conference, it was noted Director Forrest would be interested in a directorship, rather than office, on the ACWA Board. 3. Director Stoops requested the Minutes reflect the fact his trip to Hawaii was at his own expense. He was presented the teacher of the year award by the Pacific Regional National Association- Conservation District. M/S/C (Stoops - Johnson) that the Minutes of November 14, 1977 ~ be approved as corrected. OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO THREE DIRECTORS The Secretary administered the Oath of Office to three directors: Philip A. Disch, Norman W. Forrest and O. A. Wall. With the members of the Board of Directors officially installed, the President indicated the meeting would proceed. O. A. WALL ELECTED PRESIDENT President Disch declared nominations in order for President of the Board of Directors. Motion by Johnson, seconded by Forrest that O. A. Wall be nominated for President. Motion by Stoops, seconded by Wall that Dennis Johnson be nominated for President. After discussion by the Board, Dennis Johnson withdrew as a nominee for President. M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that O. A. Wall be nominated for Preside~ of the Board of Directors There being no further nominations, a unanimous ballot was cast for Director Wall as the elected President of the Board of Directors for the next two years. President Disch relinquished the chair to President O. A. Wall. 11/23/1977 027S5 DENNIS JOHNSON ELECTED VICE PRESIDENT The President declared nominations were in order for Vice President. M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that Dennis Johnson be nominated as Vice President to the Board of Directors. M/S/C (Stoops - Disch) that nominations be closed. There being no further nominations, a unanimous ballot was cast for Director Johnson as Vice President of the Board of Directors for the next two years. APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY The President stated a Secretary of the Board of Directors would need to be appointed. M/S/C (Stoops Johnson) that Bonnie R. Eastwood be re-appointed as Secretary of the Board of Directors for the next two years. M/S/C (Disch - Stoops) that the re-appointment of Bonnie R. Eastwood as Secretary, be by unanimous vote of the Board. APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL MANAGER The President stated the General Manager would need to be re-appointed for the next two years. M/S/C (Disch - Stoops) that Harold M. Fones be re-appointed as General Manager of the District for the next two years. M/S/C (Stoops - Disch) that the appointment of Harold M. Fones as General Manager, be by unanimous vote of the Board. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR-TREASURER The President stated the appointment of Auditor-Treasurer for the next term was in order. M/S/C (Disch - Johnson) that Kenneth O. Sorensen be re-appointed as Auditor-Treasurer for the next two-year term. M/S/C (Stoops - Disch) that the appointment of Kenneth O. Sorensen as Auditor-Treasurer be by unanimous vote of the Board. TIME AND PLACE FOR HOLDING MEETINGS The President declared that the time and place for holding regular meetings was open ~Qr discussion. Motion by Stoops, seconded by Di$ch that we maintain the present schedule of regular meetings, i.e. second and fourth Mondays at 7:00 P. M. Motion did not carry. A discussion ensued relative to changing the time of holding meetings to 4:00 P. M. rather than 7:00 P. M. Meetings would still be held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays. It was determined the Ordinance would have to be amended to reflect such a change in meeting time. M/S/C (stoops - Forrest) that an amendment to Ordinance No. 310 be prepared by the next Board Meeting, November 28, 1977 setting the meeting time for 4:00 P. M., on the 2nd and 4th Mondays, beginning with the first meeting in January 1978. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Wall, Forrest, Stoops NOES: Disch, Johnson ABSENT: None The President declared the motion carried. 2. 11/23/1977 CALLING SPECIAL BOARD MEETINGS The President stated the method of calling Special Meetings should be determined. Legal Counsel stated Section 54956 of the Water Code specifically outlines the manner of calling and conducting Special Meetings. M/S/C (Disch - Stoops) that the Board follow the Government Code Section 54956 provision in calling Special Meetings. RESOLUTION 1977.74 - RECOMMENDING NOMINATION OF NORMAN W. FORREST FOR RE-ELECTION TO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT SECTION ON ACWA BOARD The General Manager indicated Resolution 1977.74, a Resolution Recommending the Nomination of Norman W. Forrest as an Officer Representing the County Water District Section on the ACWA Board of Directors, had been prepared for presentation to the ACWA Board of Directors. The General Manager was requested to read the resolution to the Board. M/S/C (Disch - Stoops) that Resolution 1977.74 be adopted as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Disch, Johnson, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSTAIN: Director Forrest RESOLUTION 1977.75 - RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CHARLES T. VATH AS VICE PRESIDENT OF ACWA The General Manager presented Resolution 1977-75, "A Resolution Supporting Charles T. Vath as Vice President of ACWA', to the Board for adoption. The General Manager was requested to read the resolution to the Board. SEWER NEGOTIATIONS WITH CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO A discussion was held regarding the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of San Bernardino. The General Manager indicated the City had requested Battle Wells Associates to complete an economic analysis of the City's sewer system. Input has been requested from the District. The General Manager was requested to contact Herb Wessel regarding the date the Joint Powers Agreement amendment will be put on the City's agenda. Following further discussion regarding the matter, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Johnson) that Margaret Chandler, Chairman of the City of San Bernardino Board of Water Commission and Herb Wessel, General Manager of the City Water Department, be requested to visit the December 12, 1977 District Board Meeting to give an update on the Joint Powers Agreement amendment. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP A discussion ensued regarding membership on the City Planning Commission. It was the consensus of the Board that membership would not be useful in that the Commission's role is advisory only. EMPLOYEES RECOGNITION DINNER The General Manager stated the Employees Recognition Dinner will be held December 10. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Disch) that $225 be authOrized to fund the Employees Recognition Dinner. Notices will be mailed to Directors. 3. 11/23/1977 PLANT 101 RESERVOIR The General Manager indicated that Plant 101 reservoir is being filled to check for leaks. The tank will then be drained and a protective coating applied. It will be filled again with a dis- infectant being added, after which it will be drained again and then refilled for consumption. Information only. ASSOCIATION OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS CHRISTMAS PARTY AND DECEMBER MEETING It was announced the Special Districts Meeting and Christmas Party will be held December 10, 1977 at the Red Barn in Oak Glen. DIRECTOR JOHNSON'S FEES FOR OCTOBER Director Johnson presented his fees in the amount of $150 for the month of October. M/S/C (Disch - Forrest) that Director Johnson's fees for October be approved. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 P. M. Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary O. A. Wall, President 4. 11/23/1977