HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 02/14/1978 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1978
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 P. M., and bid time declared
closed. 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,
Gerald W. Stoops
ABSENT: None
CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel; John Dahlke,
Consulting Engineer
STAFF: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Kenneth O. Sorensen,
Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary
GUESTS: Dave Suiter, Jack Widmeyer, Contractors
MINUTES
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the Minutes of January 23, 1978 and
January 30, 1978 be approved as submitted.
BID OPENING - SEWER INSTALLATION ON ORANGE STREET, EASTERLY AND WITHIN
HOLLY CIRCLE DRIVE TO TRACT 9621
The Secretary opened and read the bid proposals for the Sewer Installatio]
on Orange Street, easterly and within Holly Circle Drive to Tract 9621.
Legal Counsel checked each proposal and noted they included the ten
percent bid bond and were as follows:
City Construction $37,047.50
Matt Zaich 24,105.00
Merlin Johnson Const. 18,664.50
Meyer Const. Co. 23,711.00
Engineers Estimate $25,349.00
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the bids be turned over to staff and
consulting engineer for checking and recommendation.
Engineer Dahlke stated all proposals had been reviewed. He stated
the two high bids were not signed, however, the low bid was in order.
The General Manager stated an easement which was necessary for
installing the line, had not been signed. He recommended the bids
not be awarded until such easement had been executed. It was
determined this Board Meeting would be adjourned until 4:00 P. M.
Tuesday, February 21, 1978 for the purpose of awarding the bid, in
the event the easement has been obtained.
SEWER SERVICE REQUEST - SUNNYSIDE AREA
Mr. Dave Suiter was present to discuss the possibility of sewer service
in the Sunnyside Avenue area. He stated he had obtained signatures of
several property owners that wanted sewer service, however, he had
run into various problems. After discussing the matter with the
Board Members, Mr. Suiter requested the Board to make a feasibility
study which would indicate the costs involved, to those interested
in sewer service. He also requested the Board to guarantee that
in the event sewers could not be installed at this time, sewers
would not be installed within the next few years. The Board stated
they could not make that kind of guarantee.
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Staff be directed to proceed with a sewer
study of the area bounded by Tippecanoe west to the District boundaries,
and bring a progress report back to the Board on March 13, 1978.
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ASSEMBLY ~ILL 1825 - STATE INVESTMENT FUND
Per Director Johnson's request, the General Manager reported on
Assen~bly Bill 1825. He indicated the County Water Districts were
excluded from AB 1825, State Investment Fund. Information only.
ACWA - WESTERN WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Correspondence had been received relative to supporting the Western
Water Education Foundation. No action was taken.
SCAG - SPRING GENERAL ASSEMBLY - MARCH 1 - 3 AT ANAHEIM
Correspondence had been received relative to the SCAG Spring
General Assembly to be held March 1 - 3, 1978 in Anaheim.
M/S/C (Forrest-Stoops) that any Director and the General Manager
be authorized to attend the SCAG, General Assembly, at District
expense on March 1 - 3, 1978.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS MEETING - FEBRUARY 21, 1978 - RANCHO VERDE
COUNTRY CLUB, RIALTO
It was announced the Special Districts Meeting will be held February
21, 1978 at the Rancho Verde Country Club, Rialto, California.
CHAMBER LEGISLATIVE ALERT - AB 1295 AND SB 1883
Information had been received from the Chamber of Commerce relative
to AB 1295 regarding overtime of employees, and SB 1883 regarding
labor relations. President Wall requested that AB 1295 be obtained
for review.
RESOLUTION 1978.7 - AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH WILSON
HOMES, INC. - SEWER SERVICE
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Resolution 1978.7 be authorized as
presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Dir~ctors Disch, Stoops, Wall
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Directors Forrest, Johnson
RESOLUTION 1978.8 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION, 12" DIA WATER MAIN, SANTA
ANA CANYON ROAD, EAST OF WEAVER STREET, EL-CO CONTRACTORS
The General Manager stated the contract for the completion of the
12" diameter water main, Santa Ana Canyon Road had been satisfactorily
completed in accordance with District plans and specifications by
El-Co Contractors.
M/S/C (Disch - Stoops) that Resolution 1978.8 be adopted as presented
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Wall, Forrest, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1978.9 ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF PIPELINE EASEMENT, HANSEN
PLUMBING AND HEATING IN TRACT 10108
The General Manager indicated this sewer easement is from Palm Avenue
with installation going to, and through, Tract 10106 on Norwood.
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Resolution 1978.9 be accepted as
presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Forrest, Johnson, Stoops, Wall
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION 1978.10 - ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF PIPELINE EASEMENT
EASTERLY OF TRACT 8004 - JOHN POPPETT
The General Manager indicated this sewer easement is easterly of
Tract 8004 and northerly to Tract 9848. He recommended acceptance.
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Resolution 1978.10 be adopted as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Forrest, Johnson, Stoops, Wall
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 1978.11 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION DESIGN, FABRICATE, ERECT,
PAINT AND DISINFECT ONE, 1.4 MILLION GALLON WELDED STEEL WATER RESERVOIR
AT PLANT SITE 101, U.S. AMERICAN BRIDGE
The General Manager indicated the 1.4 Million Gallon Welded Steel Water
Reservoir at Plant Site 101 had been completed in accordance with
specifications of the East San Bernardino County Water District, and
recommended acceptance of the Notice of Completion.
M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Resolution 1978.11 be adopted as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Forrest, Johnson, Stoops, Wall
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FINANCIAL REPORTS
The Auditor presented financial statements for November and December
1978, and the Operating Report - Second Quarter Fiscal Year 1978 to
the Board Members for their review. No action taken.
1978 AWWA CONFERENCE - ATLANTIC CITY - JUNE 25-30, 1978
Information regarding the 1978 AWWA Conference being held June 25-30,
1978 in Atlantic City was presented to Directors. Information only
as authorization for attending the conference was made at the
January 9, 1978 Board Meeting.
DIRECTOR DISCH REQUESTS 70-DAY LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Director Disch indicated he will be out of the State for approximately
70 days, starting July 1, 1978 and requested that he be excused from
Board Meetings during that time period.
M/S/C (Forrest-Stoops) that Director Philip Disch be excused from
Board Meetings beginning July 1, 1978 up to 70 days.
FOUNDATION FOR CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL MEMBERSHIP FEE - $176.36
M/S/C (Forrest-Stoops) that the Membership fee of $176.36 for the
Foundation for Cross Connection Control be paid.
BEAR VALLEY MUTUAL WATER COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING
The General Manager indicated a notice of an annual meeting being held
February 21, 1978, for the Bear Valley Mutual Water Company had been
received, as well as a card to appoint someone proxie.
M/S/C (Forrest-Disch) that Horace Hinckley be appointed as proxie
for the District.
QUITCLAIM EASEMENT - TRACT 9848 - RESOLUTION 1978.12
The General Manager indicated a quitclaim easement was necessary due to
realignment of an existing pipeline. The map indicating the easement
was shown to the Board Members. The easement is located within
Tract 9848; it runs north and south between Highland Avenue to the
northeast corner of Tract 8004.
M/S/C (Johnson-Forrest) that Resolution 1978.12, authorizing
execution of quitclaim deed be granted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Forrest, Johnson, Wall
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Director Stoops
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RESOLUTION 1978.14 QUITCLAIM DEED - ANDERSON WELL
Attorney Farrell indicated that five years ago an easement to the
Anderson Well, which is 12' X 23' was quitclaimed. Now in order to
sell the parcel, Mr. Dorfman has requested the well site be quitclaimed
to him for a nominal fee. It was determined the District has no need
for the well. The Board set the price of $10.00 for the well site
and indicated if Mr. Dorfman would pay the $10.00 plus'all costs
for quitclaiming the site, it could be sold to him. Attorney
Farrell presented a Corporation Quitclaim Deed for the site, to.
the Board.
M/S/C (Johnson-Forrest) that Resolution 1978.14, accepting the
quitclaim deed for the Anderson well site be accepted, if Mr. Dorfman
pays $10.00 for site, as well as all costs.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Directors Disch, Johnson, Forrest, Wall
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Director Stoops
ABSENT: None
WARRANTS - DIRECTORS FEES AND EXPENSES
Directors fees and expenses: Stoops $200; Johnson $166.58;
Disch - $150; Wall - $260.55; Forrest - $285.00
The following warrants were reviewed by Directors
General 2054 - 2156 $188,977.38
Payroll 2182 - 2244 17,739.27 Total $206,716.65
M/S/C (Johnson-Disch) that Director's fees and expenses,
and warrants be approved.
DISTRICT GOALS
The General Manager briefly explained the District goals and the
progress being made. It was stated that the bi-monthly billing was
being received quite favorably. The District's Safety Program was
briefly reviewed. Director Forrest requested a report be made to
Directors regarding the safety meetings. The General Manager
indicated each Director would receive a copy of the Safety Meeting
Minutes. After discussing the purchase of Southern California Water
Company and. the status of the matter, it was determined a negotiating
committee will work on the project.
M/S/C (Stoops-Forrest) that the possible purchase of Southern
California Water Company be placed on the agenda for February 27,
1978. The General Manager will compile pertinent information for
presentation.
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
Director Forrest asked if anything had developed with the Joint
Powers Agreement. The General Manager stated the PSA audit had not
been made available as yet.
SEWER CONNECTION FEE INCREASE
It was determined after discussion the sewer connection fee increase
would be discussed at the February 21, 1978 Board Meeting. The Sewer
Fee Committee will meet prior to the meeting to discuss a presentation
to the Board.
RESOLUTION 1977.79 COMMENDATION TO DIRECTOR PHILIP A. DISCH
President Wall read and presented Resolution 1977.79 to Past-President
Philip A. Disch, commending him for his job as Past President of the
Board. Director Disch thanked the Board Members.
There being no further business, it was
M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) to adjourn the meeting to February 21, 1978 at
4:00 P.M, at which time the bid will be awarded for the sewe~ install-
ation on Orange Street, if the easement has been executed.
~ ~ Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary
O. A. Wall, President
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