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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 06/26/1978 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING JUNE 26, 1978 MINUTES President O.A. Wall led those in attendance in the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: o.A. Wall, President; Dennis L. Johnson, Vice- President ABSENT: Directors Norman W. Forrest, Philip A. Disch, Gerald W. Stoops STAFF: Kenneth O. Sorensen, Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood President Wall stated the meeting could not be called to order, due to lack of a quorum. The next meeting will be held on the regular meeting date, July 10, 1978. No business was conducted. Meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m. Bonnie RE Eastwood, Secretary O.A. Wall, president 6/26/78 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING JULY 10, 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; Dennis Johnson, Vice-President; Norman W. Forrest ABSENT: Philip A. Disch, 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 MINUTES ~. M/S/C (Johnson-Forrest) that the Minutes of June 19, 1978 be approved as submitted. AWWA CONFERENCE REPORT Director Forrest gave a report on the AWWA Conference held in Atlantic City. He indicated it was a very successful conference with very gOod topics and excellent speakers. CITY WATER COMMISSION MEETING The Auditor indicated he had attended a City Water Commission Meeting at which time it was proposed that the water and sewer rates be in- ~ creased. He reviewed the proposed rate increases with the Board. In- formation only. ACWA BOARD MEETING MINUTES AND RESULTS OF ACWA SAFETY CONTEST The Board received copies of the ACWA Board Minutes and the results of the ACWA Safety Contest for their review. Information only. CSDA NEWSLETTERS Copies of the CSDA Newsletter for May, June-July was presented to the Board for their review and information. Information only. CORRESPONDENCE FROM B. MALIN RE DISTRICT NAME A copy of a letter received from B. Malin re the District's long name was presented to the Board for their information. A discussion ensued regarding the use of a shorter name for referring to the District. It was noted by Attorney Farrell that legally the name cannot be changed. CORRESPONDENCE AND COPIES OF SENATE BILLS 154, 1571, 2212 and 2227 Copies of Senate Bills 154, 1571, 2212 and 2227 were given to Directors for their review and information. No action taken. JERRY J. MOFFATT, 3749 HEMLOCK DRIVE DAMAGE CLAIM Jerry J. Moffatt, 3749 Hemlock Drive, had submitted a claim to the District in the amount of $33.95. He claimed that due to the water being shut off at his residence, it had caused his refrigerator to malfunction. After discussing the matter, it was M/S/C (Johnson-Forrest) that a claim in the amount of $33.95 as submitted by Jerry J. Moffatt be denied. -1- 7/10/78 LETTER TO PROPERTY OWNERS RE ANNEXATION BY THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO The General Manager indicated that in view of the fact that several proposed annexations by the City are presently in an inquiry stage, he felt it would be more appropriate to wait until the annexations are presented to the City Council before notifyihg the property owners. He pointed out it may be several months before action is taken. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AND AGENDAS The Board requested that City Council Minutes and Agendas be requested from the City. BEAR VALLEYiSTOCK, CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH The Auditor reported that the Congregational Church had sold their Bear Valley Stock to someone within their church for $12.00 per share. Information only. I.C.W.A. MEETING, BEAUMONT, JULY 14, 1978 A brochure announcing the I.C.W.A. Meeting in Beaumont on July 14, 1978, was presented to the Board for their information. SPECIAL DISTRICTS MEETING, JULY 17, 1978 Information was presented to the Directors relative to the Special Districts Meeting, July 17, 1978 in Running Springs. The speaker will be Ray Robinson from Kaiser Steel. No action taken. PUBLIC SAFETY AUTHORITY REPORT A copy of the San Bernardino Public Safety Authority Report Was pro- vided to the Board for their review and information. A discussion ensued relative to the report. In view of monies having been expended for projects other than those intended under the terms of the bond, it was M/S/C (Johnson-Forrest) that staff and Attorney Farrell draft a letter to be reviewed by the Board, such letter to state that in the event this Board does not receive satisfaction within 45 days, the matter will be referred to the Grand Jury; a copy of the letter shall be sent to all parties concerned with the P.S.A. report. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR MAY The financial statements for May 1978 were presented to the Board for review. No action taken. CORRECTION OF EXPENSES - NORMAN W. FORREST The Auditor stated a correction should be made re the May expenses of Director Forrest. Mr. Forrest should be reimbursed $59.46, due to a miscalculation. M/S/C (Johnson-Wall) that Director Forrest be reimbursed $59.46 for underpayment of expenses. DISTRICT WELDING MACHINE The Auditor indicated the District had purchased a new welding machine, therefore, he requested authorization to sell the old one. M/S/C (Johnson-Forrest) that the old welder be put up for bid; that the sale be published in the newspaper with an established minimum bid. DEFERENCE AGREEMENT REQUEST - RONALD HAMAMURA, 28214 THIRD STREET The General Manager indicated Ronald Hamamura, 28214 Third Street, had requested a one acre deference agreement on his property. The property will have the required 150 foot frontage. M/S/C (Johnson-Forrest) that the Board authorize a deference agree- ment with Ronald Hamamura. -2- 7/10/78 86o DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES FOR JUNE The following fees and expenses were reported by Directors: Johnson - $100; Wall'- $100; Forrest $286.01; Stoops - $134.67 M/S/C (Johnson-Forrest) that the Director's fees and expenses be approved as reported. WATER RIGHTS SYMPOSIUM, AUGUST 30, 1978 Information was p~esented to the Board relative to a Water Rights Legislative Symposium on recommendations of the Governor's Commission. Recommendations to update California's Water Rights Laws will be revealed and discussed. The Symposium will be held August 30, 1978, at the Woodlake Inn in Sacramento. M/S/C (Forrest-Johnson) that authorization be made for any Director, the General Manager, or anyone designated by him, to attend the Water Rights Symposium on August 30, 1978 in Sacramento. CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANNEXATION - N/HIGHLaND BETWEEN PALM & ORANGE The General Manager indicated an annexation had been initiated for the reorganization of uninhabited territory by the City and the District located N/Highland, between Palm & Orange. Information only. CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PROPOSED ANNEXATION -N/HIGHLAND AVENUE, WEST/ VICTORIA AVENUE Information had been received re an annexation proposed by the City of San Bernardino located N/Highland Avenu~ and W/Victoria Avenue. Information only. No action taken. DISTRICT PURCHASE OF BACKHOE The General Manager indicated District crews had requested various modifications in the backhoe purchase. Bids will be requested for purchase of the backhoe and presented to the Board. DISTRICT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FOR NEW EMPLOYEES Director Forrest indicated the Chino Basin Municipal Water District has added two tests to their required physical examination for new employees, a Cholesterol level and triglyceride level. After dis- cussing the tests, it was M/S/C (Forrest-Johnson) that the two tests be included in th~ physical examinations for new employees of the District. WARRANTS General 2658-2768 $182,019.42; Payroll 2492-2554 $19,129.44; Total $201,148.86 M/S/C (Johnson-Forrest) that the warrants be approved as submitted. ADJOURNMENT M/S/C (Forrest-Johnson) that the meeting be adjourned at 5:10 p.m. · . twood, -Secretary O.A. Wall, President -3- 7/10/78