The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 10/10/1978 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1978 MINUTES President O.A. Wall declared bid time closed at 4:00 p.m. 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, Philip A. Disch, Gerald W. Stoops ABSENT: None 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; Duncan Parkes, Engineering Department GUESTS: Mrs. James Haney MINUTES M/S/C (Stoops-Forrest) that the Minutes of September 25, 1978 be approved as presented. BID OPENING - INSTALLATION OF WATER MAINS AND APPURTENANCES WITHIN TRACT 9610, VICTORIA AT CITRUS The Secretary opened and read the bid proposals for installation of water mains and appurtenances within Tract 9610. All proposals in- cluded a 10% bid bond and were as follows: Ace Pipeline Construction Co. $19,620.00 Reed Construction Co. 23,235.00 JMK Construction Co., Inc. 18,236.00 Engineer's Estimate 19,500'.00 M/S/C (Stoops-Forrest) that the bids be turned over to the staff and consulting engineer for checking and recommendation. Engineer Dahlke recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, JMK Construction.Co., Inc. and the next two bids retained. M/S/C (Stoops-Forrest) that the contract be awarded to JMK Construc- tion Co., Inc. in the amount of $18,236.00, subject to legal counsel's approval; that the remaining two bids be retained until the contract is duly executed. MRS. JAMES HANEY, 28116 EUCALYPTUS RE HIGH WATER BILL Mrs. Haney was present regarding her water billing for June and July, which she felt was excessive. The General Manager stated a reading had been taken from a new meter which had been installed August 7, 1978. The reading for approximately 6 weeks was 102 cu. ft. After discussing the matter, it was M/S/C (Forrest-Stoops) that Mrs. Haney will pay for 280 cu.ft, of water for the months of June and July, rather than the 571 units as she was previously billed. FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT - DEPOSITING DISTRICT FUNDS Director Johnson reported that the Finance Committee had met and discussed depositing District funds in various institutions to accumu- late the best interest rate. It was stated that Federal Savings & Loan institutions provided both secured and collateralized programs and -1- 10/10/78 currently has the highest interest rate. After discussing the Federal Savings & Loan institutions, the County Treasurer's Office and the Local Agency Investment Fund, it was M/S/C (Johnson-Stoops) that the Auditor be authorized to invest District funds, as he sees fit, in either the Local Agency Investment Fund, the County Treasurer's Office, or a Federal Savings & Loan institution; that the program be reviewed with the Board on an annual basis. RESOLUTION 1978.67 - AUTHORIZATION FOR THE AUDITOR TO INVEST DISTRICT FUNDS WITH SANTA FE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION. M/S/C (Johnson-Stoops) that Resolution 1978.67 be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Forrest, Johnson, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC SAFETY AUTHORITY AND JTo POWERS AGREEMENT MEETINGS ~,,Director Johnson stated that the Joint Powers Committee, Ken Patterson and the General Manager had met with Don Jordon and Joe Snyder regard ing the Public Safety Authority's expenditure of approximately $600,0~9. He also stated they had met with members of the City Water Commission' and Ed Wells from Bartle Wells regarding an amendment to the Jt. Powe~ Agreement. Further meetings are scheduled regarding the items. ACWA CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 3-6, 1978, LAKE TAHOE Director Disch reported on a meeting relative to the Governor's Com- mission on Water Rights. He stated the Commission has been directed to prepare a draft for the Governor by January 1979, relating to thei~ findings regarding special district functions. There was concern ex-. pressed because public hearings are not being held, therefore, the Commission may not be fully aware of all the vital functions performed by special districts. President Wall indicated it was stressed that it will be very important for special districts to let the public know how important their duties are to the community and maintain good public relations. The social security program was discussed. The General Manager related various comments discussed in the small hydro-plant committee meeting. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY STUDY The Auditor had been requested to make a study relative to the financial effects of the acquisition of Southern California Water Company by the District. He presented the Board with a profit and loss analysis based on the District's audited 1978 results and a PUC rate increase applica- tion for Southern California Water Company. This report reflected the revenues projected for a particular purchase price, and then amortized it over a 20 year period. Purchase of the East Highlands portion of the Southern California Water Company was discussed. M/S/C (Johnson-Forrest) that the General Manager contact Mr. William Gaveney, Senior Vice-President of the Southern California Water Company and request in writing their intention of dividing their water system; i.e. Highland and Delman Heights. DIRECTORS'EXPENSES'AND DUES A requested report was presented to the Board regarding the Directors' expenses and dues for the past six years. Information only. INLAND COUNTY WATER ASSOCIATION MEETING, OCTOBER 13, 1978 The General Manager stated the Inland County Water Association Meeting will be held October 13, 1978, at the Rusty Lantern in Beaumont, the speaker will be Charles Pound. He will speak about "Waste Water Reuse in Relation to Public Law 95-217". -2- 10/10/78 INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION CERTIFICATE AND DECISION - SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY - ABANDONMENT BETWEEN SAN BERNARDINO AND NORTH REDLANDS was presented to the Board for their information. No action taken. SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING, OCTOBER 16, 1978, CUCAMONGA It was announced the Special Districts Association Meeting will be held at the Magic Lamp in Cucamonga on October 16, 1978. Information only. RESOLUTION 1978.58, RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY GOVERNING BODY OF ENTITY, ANNEXATION 1978-9, TRACT 9859, NEAL T. BAKER, N/PACIFIC AND W/BOULDER was presented to the Board for adoption. M/S/C (Disch-Stoops) that Resolution 1978.58 be adopted as presented. ROLL CALL: AYES: Disch, Forrest, Johnson, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1978.62 - PERMIT TO PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT RE GRANT FOR WATER FACILITIES Resolution 1978.62 was deferred until a later meeting. RESOLUTION 1978.6'3 - RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT MAKING DETERMINATIONS, ORDERING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY, ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ANNEXATION AND DESCRIBING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF TERRITORY ANNEX- ED - ANNEXATION NO. 1978-5, LAFC NO. 1823, LAWRENCE J. MORRIS~ JR., 26729 CYPRESS ST., HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Resolution 1978.62 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Forrest, Johnson, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1978.64 - RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT MAKING DETERMINATIONS, ORDERING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY, ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ANNEXATION AND DESCRIBING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF TERRITORY ANNEXED, ANNEXATION NO. 1978-6, LAFC NO. 1~24, WALTER B. & LILLIE B. FITE, 7215 LA PRAIX ST., HIGHLAND, CALIF. was presented to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Resolution 1978.64 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Forrest, Johnson, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION 1978.65 - ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF SEWERS, HANSEN PLUMBING ~EVELOPER, TRACT 10106, S/E CORNER OF PALM AVENUE & NORWOOD'AVENUE was presented to the Board ~or approvaL. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that Resolution 1978.65 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Forrest, Johnson, Stoops, Wall NOES:. None ABSENT; None -3- 10/10/78 ACWA DUES FOR 1978 Payment was requested for the 1978 ACWA dues in the amount of $1900.00. M/S/C (Forrest-Stoops) that authorization be made to pay the ACWA dues in the amount of $1900.00. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS, INSTALLATION OF WATER MAINS AND APPURTENANCES TRACT 10103, W/BOULDER, S/HIGHLAND, N/ATLANTIC The matter was deferred until a later date upon request of the developer. CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - PROPOSED ANNEXATION, N/BASELINE, E/STERLING A proposed annexation by the City of San Bernardino, N/Baseline, E/Sterling was received and presented to the Board for information only. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS WORKSHOP Director Disch stated that three Directors had met with Mr. Bruce Blanning in a work session regarding employee relations. He indicate~% a draft resolution had been prepared for review by the Board. The resolution will be reviewed for adoption by the Board at the next workshop session, after which time it can be presented to the employe~ group. The General Manager presented a bill for $380 from Mr. Blanning to the Board. It was determined the next workshop session will be held Thursday, October 19, at 4 p.m., if Mr. Blanning can be present on that date. No action taken. TETANUS SHOTS FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES The General Manager stated that all field employees and any office employee that so desires can receive a tetanus shot on Thursday morning. No action taken, information only. RESOLUTION 1978.66 - AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTION OF A CORPORATION GRANT DEED IN FAVOR OF PEYTON TAYLOR AND GLADYS Al TAYLOR FOR SALE OF WELL SITE NO. 6, BASELINE AND DEL ROSA AVENUES was presented to the Board for adoption. M/S/C (Johnson-Stoops) that Resolution 1978.66 be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Forrest, Johnson, Stoops, Wall NOES: Director Disch ABSENT: None AWWA PRIOR DAY SEMINAR INFORMATION, OCTOBER 24, 1978, MARRIOTT HOTEL, LOS ANGELES was presented to the Board for their information. No action taken. AGRICULTURE AND WATER RESOURCES NOTICE OF HEARINGS A notice of hearing for Practices and Policies of Regional Water Quality Control Boards and Groundwater Resources Management was presented to the Board for their information. The matter will be put on calendar. No action taken. FINAL NOTICE DOOR HANGERS The General Manager presented the Board with a copy of a proposed final notice door hanger to be used in lieu of sending final notices through the mail. The procedure will begin with the current bills. No action taken. WARRANTS Payroll 2739-2768 $11,430.00; General 3127-3231 $132,117.50 Total $143,548.14 M/S/C (Disch-Johnson) that the warrants be approved as submitted. -4- 10/10/78 DIRECTORS EXPENSES AND FEES Disch $250; Johnson $150; Stoops $200; Forrest $369.38; Wall $320.80 fees and expenses as reported by each Director. M/S/C (Disch-Johnson) that the Director's fees and expenses be approved as submitted. TOUR OF DISTRICT FACILITIES It was determined the General Manager will conduct a tour of District facilities for the Board of Directors on October 28th at 7 a.m. DISTRICT GOALS Director Forrest requested that the Manager make a report on goals, which was previously outlined by the Board. DUTIES PERFOrmED BY SECRETARY A report was requested of all duties performed by the General Manager's Secretary in addition to District duties, such as CSDA, Management Committee, etc. RECONSTRUCTION OF PLANT 28 The General Manager stated that a cost estimate for reconstruction of Plant 28 amounted to $12,784 for a 60 HP submersible pump, how- ever, for a 75 HP motor to be installed at the top and a pump at the bottom of the facility, it would cost $10,960. He recommended installation of the 75 HP motor at a cost of $10,960. Information only. ADJOURNMENT M/S/C (Disch-Johnson) that the meeting be adjourned at 5:25 p.m. nn'e R. Ea~tw6od, Secretary O.A. Wall, President 5 10/10/78