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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 12/12/1977 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGUL~ MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1977 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. President O.A. Wall led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: O.A. Wall, President; Dennis L. Johnson, Vice-President; Directors Philip A. Disch, Norman W. Forrest ABSENT: Director Gerald W. Stoops CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel; John Dahlke, Consult- ing Engineer STAFF: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Kenneth O. Sorensen, Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary GUESTS: Property owners from Havasu Court and Mirada Street area; Russ Christiansen, Cecil W. Dossett, Jan Cleve- land, Herb Wessel, Margaret Chandler MINUTES The following Resolution was inadvertently omitted from the November 28, 1977 Minutes: RESOLUTION 1977.77 - ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF SEWERS TRACT 8145 was presented for approval. The project was completed Nov- ember 22, 1977. M/S/C (Disch-Johnson) that Resolution 1977.77 be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Disch, Johnson, Stoops, Wall; NOES: None; ABSENT: Forrest M/S/C (Stoops-Johnson) that the Minutes of November 28, 1977 be approved. FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING RE WATER AND SEWER SERVICE TO SAN MANUEL INDIAN RESERVATION The General Manager indicated a meeting had been held with the Finance Committee and representatives of the San Manuel Indian Reservation. The District will design the water facilities. Representatives of the San Manuel Indian Reservation will design the sewer facilities, subject to District approval and inspection. A proposed cost of $68,000 was pre- sented and the representatives indicated this was within their cost estimates. The figure will be adjusted according to the Engineering Cost Index. The water storage facility will be 30,000 gallons and will serve ten houses. The proposed plans will satisfy FHA fire standard requirements. Information only, no action taken. WATER AVAILABILITY LETTERS RE LOT SPLITS - WEAVER STREET, 1200' SO/ BASELINE: NORWOOD, 1000' WEST OF CHURCH Russ Christiansen was present regarding a water availability letter for a lot split at Weaver Street, 1200' so/Baseline. The General Manager indicated a letter from the District has to be presented to the County Planning Commission stating financial arrangements have been made for any proposed lot splits before they will accept requests for lot splits. He felt consideration should be given to the term "financial arrangements have been made", as well as, whether or not the District wishes to install a water main in the street fronting the requested lot splits. He stated a letter had also been received requesting a lot split on Norwood, 1000' west of Church Street. M/S/C (Johnson-Disch) that the matter be referred to the Water Com- mittee for preparation of an agreement, that it be presented at the December 27th Board Meeting. SANTA ANA RIVER COORDINATING COUNCIL MEETING The General Manager gave a brief summary of the Santa Ana River Coord- inating Council Meeting held December 5, 1977. He indicated the meeting was attended by many of the larger water agency representatives. He stated the water delivery from northern California may be substan- tially reduced, however, this would not effect the water in our area. -1- 12/12/77 0Z794 Underground water storage was also discussed, as well as problems facing the Chino Basin area. He indicated the meeting was very informative. Information only, no action taken. WATER PRESSURE -HAVASU COURT, MIRADA STREET The General Manager reviewed the District's reasons for changing the water pressure on Havasu Court and Mirada Street. He indicated on a map, for the benefit of those property owners present, the various zones for water pressure within their area. He also DIRECTOR STOOPS ARRIVES AT 7:30 P.M. presented four alternatives that could be used regarding their water pressure, as well as the cost for each one. Concern was expressed by the Directors relative to restoring water pressure, in that if this is done in one area, many areas in the District could request such a water pressure adjustment. Many areas in the District are as low or lower, however, they are all well within the limits of the State Water requirements. Director Stoops, Chairman of the Water Committee, stated the Committee recommended alternative No. 4 to the Board. This alternative would increase the water pressure to 80 lbs. by installing pressure reducing valves in Tract 9909 and closing the valve on Mirada and Victoria. After a lengthy discus- sion by the Board and property owners, it was M/S (Stoops-Johnson) that Alternative No. 4 be approved by the Board, which would increase the pressure 20 lbs.; this would also increase energy costs. Director Johnson withdrew his second. After further discussion, it was M/S (Stoops-Disch) that alternative No. 4 be approved by the Board, which would restore 20 lbs. pressure to the Havasu Court and Mirada Street area. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops NOES: Directors Forrest, Johnson, Wall ABSENT: None The motion was defeated. President Wall expressed his concern that the Board was not able to comply with the property owners wishes. JOINT POWERS AMENDMENT Herb Wessel and Margaret Chandler, representing the City Water Depart- ment were present to discuss the Joint Powers Amendment. It was in- dicated it would possibly be presented to the City Council in January of 1978. It was also suggested that the District adopt a Wastewater Control Ordinance, as well as holding a hearing regarding the Ordin- ance and preparing a negative declaration. ~r. Wessel stated the audit report on the City's sewer facilities would be made available to the District possibly by Friday. Information only, no action taken. .PROPOSED CITY ANNEXATION, 650 ACRES - DR. HANSEN PROPERTY The General Manager indicated he had received a letter from Westec Services, Inc. regarding the annexation of 650 acres to the City of San Bernardino. He stated they had asked for several questions to be answered regarding service to the property and requested direction as to how they should be answered. After a discussion regarding the proposed annexation, it was M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the letter from Westec Services be refer- red to the Water, Sewer and Finance Committee; that a progress report be made by the committees at the January 9, 1978 Board Meeting. DISTRICT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS President Wall presented the Board with a proposed list of Committees and those Directors that would serve on each Committee. -2- 12/12/77 OZ?9 M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the Committee list be approved as pre- sented by President Wall. RESOLUTION 1977.78 - ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF SEWERS - TRACT 9682 WAYNE ARNOLD, CONTRACTOR, BETWEEN MIRADA AND CITRUS STREETS was presented for approval. M/S/C (Forrest - Disch) that Resolution 1977.78 be approved as pre- sented. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Forrest, Johnson, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1977.79 - RESOLUTION COMMENDING PHILIP A. DISCH FOR HIS PERFORMANCE AS PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT was presented for approval. M/S/C (Stoops-Johnson) that Resolution 1977.79 be approved as pre- sented. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Forrest, Johnson, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSTAIN: Director Disch ORDINANCE 311 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF EAST SAN BE~NARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT was presented for approval. M/S/C (Stoops-Forrest) that Ordinance 311 be adopted as presented to the Board. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Forrest, Stoops, Wall NOES: Directors Disch, Johnson ABSENT: None REQUEST FOR BID OPENING - WATER LINES TO RESERVOIR 101 The General Manager requested authorization to call for bids on December 27, 1977 for water lines to Reservoir 101. M/S/C (Disch-Johnson) that the General Manager be authorized to call for bids for water line installation to Reservoir 101 on December 27, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. 1978 CSDA Dues The 1978 CSDA Dues in the amount of $600 was presented to the Board for authorization of payment. M/S/C (Forrest-Stoops) that the 1978 CSDA dues be approved for pay- ment in the amount of $600. REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION - USS AMERICAN BRIDGE - RESERVOIR 101 The General Manager indicated that due to a welder's strike, con- struction on Reservoir 101 had been delayed. The contractor, USS American Bridge has requested a time extension to complete their project. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the time extension requested by USS American Bridge be granted to January 17, 1978. WARRANTS Payroll 2055-2118 $18,120.66 - General 1791-1856 $215,861.79 Total $233,982.45 M/S/C (Disch-Johnson) that the warrants be approved as submitted. -3- 12/12/77 0Z796 DIRECTOR'S EXPENSES AND FEES The following expenses and fees were presented to the Board for approval. Philip Disch $200; Dennis Johnson $150; Gerald Stoops $200; Norman Forrest $481.04; O.A. Wall $310.55. M/S/C (Stoops-Johnson) that the Director's expenses and fees be approved as presented. RESOLUTION 1977.80 - PdESOULTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT DETE~{INING AND DECLAR- ING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF CERTAIN RIGHTS OF WAY AND EASEMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT: NAMELY A WATER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TOGETHER WITH OTHER NECESSARY FACILITIES was presented for approval. The pipeline easement runs from the intersection of 28th Street and Bonita Drive, northwesterly to Citrus Street, the boundary of Tract 8832. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Resolution 1977.80 be approved as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSTAIN: Directors Forrest and Johnson Directors Forrest and Johnson indicated they were not present when the matter was presented to the Board. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR OCTOBER The Auditor-Treasurer presented the Board with financial statements for the month of October for their review and file. LETTER OF THANKS TO HERE WESSEL AND MARGARET CHANDLER Director Disch suggested a letter of thanks be directed to Herb Wessel and Margaret Chandler for appearing before the Board this date and discussing matters of interest to the Board. M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that a letter be written to Herb Wessel and Margaret Chandler thanking them for attending the meeting. LETTER TO ACWA RE NORMAN FORREST - LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Director Forrest requested a letter be sent to President John Kidd of ACWA, informing him of his appointment as Chairman of the Legis- lative Committee, per a request from Mickie Allen of ACWA. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that a letter be written to President John Kidd of ACWA advising him that Norman Forrest has been appointed Chairman of the Legislative Committee for the next two years. EASEMENT FOR PIPELINE ALONG 20TH STREET, BETWEEN ORANGE AND EAST LINE OF TRACT 9900 An agreement had been prepared for installation of a pipeline along 20th Street, between Orange and the east line of Tract 9900 with Keystone Mortgage Company. However, when the agreement was delivered to the DistrictThere had been some changes made. After a discussion it was determined Mr. Fiscalini should be contacted and requested to appear before the Board on December 27th to discuss the changes. PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR PROPOSED SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES AND ALSO THE INDUSTRIAL WASTE ORDINANCE. A discussion ensued regarding public hearings scheduled for January 31, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. for the proposed sewer connection charges and the industrial waste ordinance. It was determined, if possible, -4- 12/12/77 both would be heard the same evening. M/S/C (Stoops-Johnson) that staff and counsel prepare announcements to be posted and sent to the newspaper regarding the hearing dates set for the proposed sewer connection charges and the industrial waste ordinance. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary O.A. Wa&~, ~szdent -5 - 12/1 2~77