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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 03/27/1978 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MARCH 27, 1978 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. President O.A. Wall led the flag salute. ROLL CALL PRESENT: O.A. Wall, President; Directors Philip A. Disch, Norman W. Forrest, Gerald W. Stoops ABSENT: Dennis Johnson CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel; John Dahlke, Con- sulting Engineer STAFF: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Kenneth O. Sorensen, Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary GUESTS: Roberta Miller, Rosita Zuniga, Steve Casa MINUTES M/S/C (Forrest-Disch) that the Minutes of March 13, 1978 be approved as submitted. SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAM Mrs. Miller, Rosita Zuniga~and Steve Casa were present to request space in the District Office for a desk and telephone to be used by a representative of the Senio~ Citizen's Program. The representa- tive would initially be present to make contacts with senior citizens in order to acquaint them with the various services available through this service. Mrs. Miller explained that a location was need- ed in this area to contact as many senior citizens as possible to make them aware of the services. After discussing the matter with the Directors, it was determined the matter would be referred to the Public Relations Committee for further study. M/S/C (Disch-Wall) that the matter be referred to the Public Relations ~ommittee; that a report be made at the April 10, 1978 Board Meeting. JOINT POWERS COMMITTEE MEETING - BARTLE WELLS REPORT The General Manager stated the Joint Powers Committee had met with Ken Patterson and Attorney Robert Farrell to discuss the Bartle Wells Report. The Committee felt the concept of the report should be endorsed, however, there are terms that need to be defined more clear- ly. It was suggested that the Committee meet again with Mr. Patterson and the City representatives and attempt to define the terms that are not clear. Attorney Farrell agreed the concept was good, however, there needed to be further clarification relative to cost figures re- lating to joint facilities. MJS/C (Stoops-Forrest) that the Board approve the Bartle Wells report in concept, however, it is subject to definition of terms be- fore it can be signed. RALPH GRILL - WATER MAIN REQUEST - 26666-72 EAST THIRD STREET Director Forrest stated the Water Committee had met relative to Ralph Grill's request for a water line extension across the flood control channel on East Third Street. Staff's recommendation was for installation of a 130 foot, 2-inch galvanized steel pipe which would cross the channel until a road is completed by the County, at which time the District would extend a permanent main. M/S/C (Forrest-Stoops) that the recommendation by staff be approved. -1- 3/27/78 SUNNYSIDE AREA SEWER INSTALLATION The General Manager stated the Sewer Committee had met and discussed sewer main installation in the Sunnyside area. The Committee had requested a zoning map, which would show any potential freeways, as well as a list of potential customers and a list of property owners. It was recommended a five-year program be developed for installation of sewers in the area and also a cost analysis of the program. No action taken. WATER SERVICE TO PATTON PROPERTY The General Manager indicated the District is presently designing water and sewer service for 129 new tract homes at the northwest corner of Pacific and Central on land that was transferred from Patton State Hospital. He referred to an agreement signed in 1972 by the District that assured the State of domestic water service from the District, because the State transferred their water rights to certain wells to the District. The land is in Southern Calif- - ornia Water Company area, but the transfer of domestic service to the District is apparently by prior rights to serve this land. Since the 1972 agreement provides for assurance of domestic water service from the District, we must serve water and sewer. Attorney Farrell endorsed the concept of honoring the agreement. No action taken. JUDITH DAVIS INQUIRY RE BI-MONTHLY BILLING Judith Davis had written a letter to the Board requesting that bill- ing be on alternate months with Southern Califoria Edison Company. It was determined the meters are read according to certain areas and cannot be read at'random. It was suggested by the General Manager that constituents pay in advance, if they choose, which might make it easier for them financially. No action taken. CWRA CORRESPONDENCE RE CONSOLIDATION OF STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT Correspondence had been received relative to a resolution by the California Water Resources Association opposing the draft proposal by the State Water Resources Control Board for absorbing the Sanitary Engineering Section of the State Health Department. Director Forrest stated he would be attending an ACWA Board Meeting on March 31, 1978 at which time the matter would be discussed. It was determined the Board would not take any action on the matter until Director Forrest reports on the ACWA Board action. M/S/C (Disch-Forrest) that the matter of preparing a resolution opposing consolidation of the Sanitary Engineering Section, State Health Department 'with the State Water Resource Control Board be tabled until after Director Forrest has the opinion of the executive board of ACWA, which will be held March 31, 1978; the matter will be discussed after such meeting. SENATE BILL 1505 - GROUNDWATER MANAGE~U2ENT The General Manager indicated SB 1505 would prohibit the extraction of groundwater after July 1, 1981 from wells not in existence prior to such date, except pursuant to a permit used by a district with an approved groundwater management plan. He indicated that the basins in SoUthern California presently have good management programs and recommended that the District go on record as opposing the bill. After discussion, it was M/S/C (St°ops-Disch) that the staff be authorized to prepare a Resolution in opposition of Senate Bill 1505 to be adopted at the April 10, 1978 Board Meeting. RESOLUTION 1978.20 - RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY GOVERNING BODY OF PUBLIC ENTITY - ANNEXATION 1978-1, FRED R. GERBER & DANIEL J. BOYCE, 1403 to 1513 REEDY AVENUE, HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Forrest-Stoops) that Resolution 1978120 be approved as pre- sented. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Disch, Forrest, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSENT: Director Johnson -2- 3/27/78 RESOLUTION 1978.21 - RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY GOVERNING BODY OF PUBLIC ENTITYf ANNEXATION 1978-3~ MICHAEL C. AND BARBARA ANN WILBURN, ELLWOOD & CAROL L. BARRETT, 7207 and 7219 PERRIS HILL ROAD, SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. was presented to the Board for their approval. M/S/C (Disch-Forrest) that Resolution 1978.21 be approved as presented. ROLL CALL: AYES: Directors Disch, Forrest, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSENT: Director Johnson RESOLUTION 1978.22 - RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY GOVERNING BODY OF PUBLIC ENTITY, ANNEXATION 1978-4, DUANE ALLEN SWENSON II AND KIMBERLY DAWN SWENSON, 24985 E. 6TH STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. · l~ was presented to the Board for their approval. M/S/C (Stoops-Forrest) that Resolution 1978.22 be approved as presented. ROLL CALL AYES: Directors Disch, Forrest, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSENT: Director Johnson OPINION RE PERSONNEL ORDINANCE, SECTION 14-NON-EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES An opinion relative to Personnel Ordinance, Section 14, non-employ- ment of relatives of employees and directors was prepared by Attorney Farrell. The opinion had been requested in view of the fact two employees of the District were contemplating marriage and the question had arisen regarding the employment of relatives. The opinion stated "the provision of the ordinance in question is designed to coger original employment of the person designated as a relative, since the words used are '~shall be subject to employment by the District'" There is nothing contained in the ordinance which would suggest that in an instance where two present employees of the District marry that such would constitute a basis for dismissal of at least one of such employees. M/S/C (Forrest-Disch) that the two employees be advised of the contents of Attorney Farrell's opinion. LETTER TO PROPERTY OWNERS ON 28TH STREET RE WATER PRESSURE CHANGE The General Manager indicated a letter had been sent to property owners on 28th Street, between Bonita and La~raix relative to a water pressure change due to a transmission main from the new pump at Plant 99 to storage~,~tank 101 being completed. The notice in- dicated the water pressure will be increased to approximately 120 pounds per square inch. It will be increased for four hours on April 1, 1978, then turned off with the permanent pressure change occurring on April 10. It was recommaended that pressure regulators be installed by the property owners to avoid any problems with house and yard plumbing systems. It was determined by the Directors that an additional notice should be placed on the property owners doors prior to April 1, 1978. CLIFF~IDE RANCH ESCROW Attorney Farrell indicated that the escrow on Cliffside Ranch is ready to close. He recommended the escrow close without the benefit · m~ of the issuance of a title policy. The First American preliminary title search dated June 14, 1977 had been read and approved by Mr. Farrell. He requested authorization for the President and Secretary to execute the "amendment to escrow instructions, dated March 22, 1978." M/S/C (Forrest-Disch) that the President and Secretary be author- ized to execute the amendment to escrow that Attorney Farrell pre- sented to the Board, which will entitle the escrow to close without benefit of title insurance. -3- 3/27/78 02834 CWRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Information had been received relative to a CWRA Board of Directors Meeting to be held April 7, 1978, at the Marriott Hotel in Santa Clara. Information only. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY WORKSHOP The General Manager indicated an Executive Secretarial Workshop is being held May 10, 1979 in Riverside. Authorization was requested for Bonnie Eastwood to attend. M/S/C (Stoops-Forrest) that Bonnie Eastwood be authorized to attend the Executive Secretary Workshop on May 10, 1978. INLAND COUNTIES WATER ASSOCIATION, APRIL 7, 1978, INSTALLATION DINNER Notice was received re the Inland Comn~ies Water Association Annual Installation Dinner of Officers to be held April 7, 1978 at Griswold~ Country House in Redlands. M/S/C (Forrest-Stoops) that any Board Member or staff designated by the General Manager be authorized to attend the Inland Counties Assooiation Installation dinner. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Directors Forrest, Stoops, Wall NOES: Director Disoh ABSENT: Director Johnson LAFC MEETING RE SELECTION OF NEW TERM MEMBERS - APRIL 26, 1978 Notice had been received from LAFCo relative to a meeting being held April 26, 1978 for the selection of new term members on the Local Agency Formation Commission. They will be seated on the Com- mission May 10, 1978. Presidents or someone designated by the pre- siding officer must attend the meeting and vote. Two members terms will expire, an alternate and a regular four year term. It was determined the District will send a letter to all special districts ~ endorsing Director Forrest for re-election to a four year term on LAFCo. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the District support Norman Forrest as a member of LAFCo; that a letter be mailed to all special dis- tricts indicating our support; that the President be authorized to attend the LAFCo meeting and vote; that in his absence Norman Forrest be authorized to attend and vote. SALE OF DISTRICT PROPERTY - PLANT 20 The Auditor indicated Mr. Langley owns property adjacent to Plant 20, between 7th and Vine Streets and he has asked to buy the site. The well is no longer of any use to the District. The lot is 17' by 28' at the back of his property. M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Mr. Langley be asked to make an offer on the property at Plant 20. FINANGIAL STATEMENTS FOR FEBRUARY The Auditor presented the February Financial Statement for the Board's review. Information only. CSDA MEETING AND CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING IN MONTEREy ~ President Wall indicated the meeting dates for CSDA Board Meeting and Conference Meeting which are to be held in Monterey had been changed to April 19th and requested authorization to attend the meetings. M/S/C (Forrest-Disch) that President Wall be authorized to attend the CSDA Board MCetin~ and Conference Committee on April 19 in Monterey. -4- 3/27/78 NORTH FORK WATER COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING - APRIL 13, 1978 It was announced the North Fork Water Company Annual meeting will be held April 13, 1978, at 7:00 p.m. at the District Office. M/S/C (Forrest-Disch) that Dennis Johnson be authorized to vote the District's stock; that Dennis Johnson, Joseph Rowe and Harold Fones retain their positions at the North Fork Water Company. CITY CREEK WATER COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING - APRIL 21, 1978 It was announced City Creek Water Company will hold their annual meeting on April 21, 1978 at 3:00 p.m. at the District Office. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Norman Forrest be authorized to vote District stock; that Norman Forrest and Ken Sorensen be authorized to remain on the City Creek Water Company Board. MUTUAL WELL COMPANY It was indicated by the General Manager that a Mutual Well Company meeting had not been held since 1974, therefore, he felt a Board should be organized since part of the present Board no longer works for the District. M/S/C (Forrest-Disch) that Art Wall, Lee Roebke~and H&rold Fones be authorized to hold an annual meeting. CORWIN WELL COMPANY It was determined by the General Manager that a Corwin Well Company annual meeting had not been held since 1974, therefore, he felt a Board should be organized and a meeting held. M/S/C (Forrest-Disch) that Art Wall, Lee Roebke and Harold Fones be authorized to hold an annual meeting. SEWER MAIN INSTALLATION - HOLLY CIRCLE DRIVE - MERLIN JOHNSON, CONTRACTOR The General Manager indicated Merlin Johnson, the contractor who had been awarded the bid for furnishing and installing sewerage facilities extension of sewer main to Tract No. 9621 had been having great dif- ficulties obtaining the necessary insurance coverage. However, it appeared that everything is in order at this time, therefore, the pro- ject can proceed. Information only. NATIONAL KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL DAY POSTER Director Stoops presented the Board with two posters for the National Keep America Beautiful Day for 1978 to be posted in the District Office. PURCHASE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY The General Manager indicated he would be meeting on Wednesday a% 4:00 p.m. with Mr. Charles Stuart, Vice-President of Southern California Water Company relative to the purchase of Southern Calif- ornia.Water Company. He indicated the Auditor had prepared financial information regarding the purchase. The Committee appointed to assist with the transaction will also attend the meeting. PERSONNEL MATTERS Director Forrest inquired about Personnel Matters which are present- ly being considered by the Personnel Committge. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon motion by Director Stoops, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. Bonnie R. Eastwood O.A. Wall Secretary President -5- z/27/78