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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 01/30/1978 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING Minutes January 30, 1978 The Hearing was called to order at 7:04 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 Forrest, Gerald Stoops ABSENT: None CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel STAFF: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Kenneth O. Sorensen, Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary GUESTS: R.A. Marean, Jack Mortensen, John Stubblefield, Walt Hoover HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF AN INCREASE IN SEWER CONNECTION FEES President Wall Stated that now was the time and place as set forth by the Notice of Hearing to hear all protests and consider all written objections as to the consideration of an increase in sewer connection fees. Notices of Hearing had been posted in a public place and published in the Sun-Telegram for four consecutive weeks preceding the Hearing. No written protests had been received. President Wall requested the General Manager to make a presentation to the Board and those present relative to the District's need to increase their sewer connection fees. The General Manager gave an oral presentation and reviewed visually graphs supporting his recom- mendation. He indicated that since 1958 when financial projections were made for repayment of revenues, the District has been below projections. In fact, it is now $67,000 short of the projected rev- enues. He also stated the City has increased their fees for sewage treatment by 31~%, with the District charges to customers being virtually unchanged. He reviewed charges made by other entities in the area and also discussed projected sewer needs in the District and East Highlands area. The General Manager's recommendation to the Board was: increasing sewer connection fees from $175 to $400; $900 per acre for trailer parks and $11 per fixture unit for apart- ments; a surcharge of 60% on all sewer connections east of City Creek, with all charges being subject to the Engineering Construction Cost Index. After the General Manager's presentation and recommenda- tion, President Wall asked if anyone present wished to be heard concerning the sewer connection fee increase proposal. Mr. Walter Hoover addressed the Board and stated he felt the state- ments and recommendations of the General Manager appeared to be ,accurate and fair. He also stated that he felt an equitable way to raise monies needed by the District would be through taxation. That although the increase would be a burden to the contractors, it would ultimately go back to the consumer. That before long the sewer mains that have been in the ground for many years will have to be repaired and the District will need funds for this, therefore, taxation for the entire District could be a solution to the problem. Mr. John Stubblefield stated he felt too much of the burden was being put on the developers and in view of the fact his company had spent a considerable amount of money in getting lines out as far as they were, it would be better, if possible, to find another method of financing. He also asked if costs on all proposed tracts could be paid at the present rate. He did agree that the District was justified in raising their connection fees to meet rising costs. -1- 1/30/78 0 8Z4 Mr. Mortensen, a District constituent, indicated this increase would raise costs for consumers, however, he did not object to the proposed increase. He inquired as to a reimbursement plan for charges. He had some questions regarding developers costs figured at the present figures. It was generally agreed by those present that an increase is necessary for the District to continue construction of sewer mains. At the conclusion of the question and answer period, President Wall stated the matter will be reviewed by the Sewer Committee and a recommendation made to the Board. M/S/C (Forrest-Johnson) that the Hearing regarding the con- sideration of an increase in sewer connection fees be closed. HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF WASTEWATER CONTROL ORDINANCE President Wall stated this was the time and place as set forth by the Notice of Hearing to hear all protests and consider any written objections as to the consideration of a Wastwater Control Ordinance~ Notices of hearing had been posted in a public place and published in the Sun Telegram for four consecutive weeks preceding the Hear- ing date. No written protests had been received and no was present to make an oral comment. President Wall requested the General Manager to make his presentation regarding the ordinance'. The General Manager stated the Wastewater Control Ordinance is the result of discharge requirements required by the Environmental Protection Agency. He stated he felt one reason for the hearing would have been a means for softwater dealers to express their views on the restrictions being placed on softwater units. However, no one was present. His recommendation was that the District adopt the EPA standards requirement as a part of the District's Sewer Ordinance. This would protect the City from possible violations of the standards. The General Manager had incorporated the pro- posed Wastewater Control Ordinance into the District's Sewer Ord- --~ inance for the Board's review. However, he indicated other changes would have to be made to update the entir~e Ordinance. Therefore, it was determined the Sewer Con~nitte'e would prepare the District Sewer Ordinance for presentation to the Board at a later date. At the conclusion of the discussion, it was M/S/C (Forrest-Johnson) that the hearing be closed. M/S/C (Forrest-Johnson) that the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary O.A. Wall, President -2- 1/30'/78