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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 03/13/1978 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MARCH 13, 1978 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM. President O. A. Wall led the flag salute. ROLL CALL PRESENT: O. A. Wall, President; Dennis Johnson, Vice-President Directors Philip A. Disch, Gerald W. Stoops ABSENT: Norman W. Forrest "" 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: Ralph Grill, Mr. Suiter MINUTES It was noted the adjournment time of 6:00 P.M. was not noted on the February 27th, 1978 Minutes. M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that the Minutes of February 27, 1978 be approved as corrected. SEWER SERVICE REQUEST - SUNNYSIDE AREA The General Manager reviewed a study made of the Sunnyside area relative to sewer service. A map was presented to the Directors indicating the most feasible method of providing proper service to Sunnyside Street and Barton Street. ,,~ DIRECTOR FORREST ARRIVES AT THE MEETING 4:06 P.M. He stated all lines should be eight inches with an extension from Sunnyside Avenue east to Tippecanoe, which would provide for develop- ment along Fifth Street. The cost based on recent engineering estimates would be approximately $106,000 for each project. It was mentioned that area might have some restrictions regarding future growth. Mr. Suiter suggested Mr. Stafford be contacted for further information. M/S/C (Johnson-Disch) that the sewer request for the Sunnyside Area be referred to the Sewer Committee for a more in-depth study; that a progress report be made to the Board on April 10, 1978. RALPH GRILL, 26666-72 EAST THIRD, HIGHLAND, WATER SERVICE REQUEST Mr. Grill was present and asked the Board when he could expect the District to run a line from the west side of the Flood Control Channel to the east side, in front of his property. He stated his pip~line that runs from the District hydrant across the channel to his property has been broken. Mr. Grill took service from the end of the District main, per a previous agreement, and ran a temporary line across the Flood Control Channel. The General Manager indicated it is approximately 1200 feet from the end of the existing District main in fro~t of Mr. Grill's property to Central Avenue. He also ~.~ stated the District does at some future date, intend to extend a line to Central Avenue. After discussing the alternative methods for installation of a line, it was M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the request for a water line to Mr. Grill's property be referred to the Water Committee, staff and consulting engineer; that a cost estimate be prepared and a report made at the March 27, 1978 Board meeting. 3/13/1978 WATER SERVICE - MEINES STREET It was reported the Water Committee met relative to a request for water service to Lot 17 on Meines Street. A field review was made and it was recommended that the District extend a six-inch line 400 feet to Lot 17. M/S/C (Johnson-Stoops) that the recommendation of the Water Committee be accepted; that the District extend a six-inch water line on Meines Street, 400 feet to Lot 17. DEFERENCE AGREEF~ENT - WATER SERVICE NEXT TO HACIENDA MOBILE HOME PARK The General Manager indicated a request had been made by Alton Alverson for a deference agreement for water service. It would be for one acre out of four acres on his property which is adjacent to the Hacienda Mobile Home Park. The Committee recommended authorizing the deference agreement. M/S/C (Stoops-Johnson) that the request for a deference agreement by Mr. Alverson, for water service to one acre out of four on his property, be authorized. SCAG 208 HEARING REPORT Director Disch stated.that he and President Wall attended the SCAG 208 Hearing on March 9, 1978 in Riverside. They pre~ented the Resolution 1978.18 as authorized by the District Board to the SCAG panel. Director Disch stated he had requested copies of SCAG staff reports be made available regarding comments. A study conducted by Cal Poly will also be requested. LONG RANGE PLANNING FOR WELLS IN EAST HIGHLAND AREA The General Manager indicated the Planning Committee had met and discussed the use of various wells in the Highland area, namely: Mt. Harrison, Mutual, Cram and Corwin. They would be used primarily for potential backup production. Cram Well will be tested for water quality. There is also the possibility of lower energy costs by using these wells. The Manager stated Chet Anderson of the State Health Department has indicated the District should pursue a loan program. Mr. Anderson also indicated he will allow the District to operate with interium pump permits temporarily. A meeting has been set this Friday with Jim Myers of Southern California Water Company to review the District's agreement for furnishing water to them. The present agreement expires the end of June 1978. M/S/C (Stoops-Johnson) that the previous action authorizing staff to spend up to $10,000 to test wells in East Highlands, be reaffirmed. ACWA CONFERENCE REPORT - INDIAN WELLS - March 3-5, 1978 It was reported that a film shown at the ACWA Mini-Conference entitled "Bend Your Knees" will be shown at a District Safety Meeting on April 10, 1978 by a State Compensation employee. A brief report on other aspects of the conference was made. Information only. SCA~ MEETING IN ANAHEIM President Wall reported that he had attended a SCAG meeting held in Anaheim on March 1 and 2, 1978 at which time the Milstone Report was discussed. He indicated point sources of pollution and non-point sources of pollution were discussed, as well as air quality standards. He indicated that federal monies will be withheld if entities do not comply with standards. He. indicated the Jarvis and Behr bills were discussed at length. Information only. No action taken. SAN MANUEL INDIAN RESERVATION - WATER AND SEWER REQUESTS The General Manager indicated he had met with the San Manuel Indian representatives on Thursday, March 9th. He stated sewers will be installed first, then water; that the other utilities will be installed after houses are under construction. Work on sewer and water services should start in late summer. There was discussion 2. 3/13/1978 on road paving which is unfortunately scheduled in the spring. Progress is being made. Information only; no action taken. CITY COMMISSIONERS WATER BOARD MEETING The Auditor r. ep~rted he had attended the City's Water Board Meeting. He stated a transfer of $240,000 to the City for sewer line constructio~ for 1978 was approved. He also stated the City is waiting for the District's approval on the Battle Wells Sewer Study before they proceed any further. M/S/C (Johnson-Stoops) that the General Manager be authorized to call Don Jordon, Sr., President of Public Safety Authority, and request the PSA Audit report, as well as inquiring as to why it has not been received. M/S/C (Johnson-Disch) that Robert Farrell, Ken Patterson, the Finance Committee (Dennis Johnson-Art Wall), Harold Fones, and Ken Sorensen meet and review the Bartle Wells Sewer Report, that a report and recommendation be given at the March 27th Board Meeting. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE The Personnel Committee met and upon recommendation of the General Manager recommended the following: Joe Mujica be promoted from Utility Crewman II to Utility Crewman III. Pay step 27E $4.80/$835 per month to 29E $5.28/$919 per month, effective March 13, 1978. He will replace Matt Davis. M/S/C (Stoops-Forrest) that the recommendation for promotion of Joe Mujica be approved. The Personnel Committee also requested clarification of the Personnel Ordinance, Section 14, relative to Non-Employment of Relatives of Employees and Directors. After discussing the matter, it was M/S/C (Forrest-Stoops) that the matter be referred to Attorney Farrell for a written opinion to be presented at the March 27, 1978 Board Meeting. REQUEST FOR LETTER OF CONSENT - ANNEXATION TO CITY OF SAN BDNO AND ESBCWD - TERRY CRAWFORD, PALM AND PIEDMONT The General Manager stated Terry Crawford had requested a letter of consent for annexation of 8.005 acres on Palm Avenue and Piedmont Avenue to be sent to the Local Agency Formation Commission. The property is being annexed to both the City and East San Bernardino County Water District. Staff recommended such a letter be approved. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that staff be authorized to write a letter of consent for annexation of property on Palm and Piedmont Avenues for Mr. Crawford. RESOLUTION 197.8.19, INITIATING ANNEXATION 1978-2, SAN MANUEL INDIAN RESERVATION, RTE. 2, HIGHLAND M/S/C (Disch-Johnson) that Resolution 1978.19 be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Disch, Forrest, Johnson, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1978.20'~OTICE OF COMPLETION, INSTALLATION OF WATER MAINS AND APPURTENANCES TO RESERVOIR 101, ACE PIPELINE The General'Manager indicated the contract for installation of water mains and appurtenances to Reservoir 101, by Ace Pipeline had been satisfactorily completed in accordance wit~ District plans and specifications. He recommended acceptance of the Notice of Completion. M/S/C (Disch-Johnson) that Resolution 1978.20 be adopted as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Disch, Johnson, Forrest, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSENT: None 3. 3/13/1978 ACtA 1978 SPRING CONFERENCE, MONTEREY, I~kY 10-13, 1978 Directors were given information relative to the ACWA 1978 Spring Conference to be held in Monterey, May 10,13, 1978. No action taken. UTILITIES TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL MEETING, PHOENIX, ARIZONA, May 4-5, 1978 Directors were given information relative to the Utilities Tele- communications Council to be held in Phoenix, Arizona May 4 and 5, 1978. Information only, no action taken. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - JANUARY 1978 The Auditor presented the January Financial Statement to the Board for their review. No action taken. WARRANTS Payroll 2277-2308 $9,253.40 - General 2201-2242 $16,300.61 Total $70,554.01 M/S/C (Johnson-Stoops) that the warrants be approved as presented. DIRECTORS EXPENSES AND FEES Disch - $150; Johnson - $100; Stoops -$346.62; Forrest - $300 Wall , $348.50 M/S/C (Johnson-Stoops) that the Director's fees and expenses be approved as presented. NORTH FORK SHARES The General Manager indicated that in view of the abundance of water this year, North Fork will give a three-inch delivery per share rather than two and one-half inch. He stated a North Fork annual meeting is going to be held soon, also that Attorney Denslow Green had advised the District to take full delivery of North Fork water. Therefore, it was recommended that the District take their full entitlement of water, however, any excess water that could not be used by the District, would be passed on to orchard farmers this year. This would protect the District's water rights. M/S/C (Johnson-Stoops) that the Board ratify the recommendation to take delivery of the three inches of North Fork water, with the understanding that some of it may be used by orchard farmers. SEWER HOOKUP REQUEST - D. M. ANDERSON, 6102 PALM AVENUE Mr. Anderson had written a letter to the Board requesting a sewer hookup to a single residence. He requested that he be charged only the cost of one-half acre, rather than his entire one and three- fourths acres, since the majority of the land is inaccessible for sewer hookup due to its slope. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Johnson-Disch) that Mr. Anderson be authorized through a deference agreement with the District, to pay the costs of one acre for sewer service, rather than the entire one and three-fourths acres~ DEFERENCE AGREEMENT MINIMUMS The Board determined one acre as a minimum on sewer and water deference agreements. MATHIS DAVIS - REHABILITATION PROGRAM A letter had been received from the State Compensation Insurance Fund requesting a letter regarding a rehabilitation program for Mathis Davis. After reviewing Matt,s condition and tenure with the District, it was M/S/C (Johnson-Disch) that Mathis Davis be offered a rehabilitation program. 4. 3/13/1978 02S80 A letter will be written to the State Compensation Insurance Fund personnel regarding Mr. Davis' decision. Mr. Davis suffered a disabling back injury on September 1, 1977 and is on terminal leave at this time. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion of Director Johnson, the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 P.M. Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary Board of Directors O. A. Wall, President Board of Directors 3/13/1978