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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 10/30/1978 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OCTOBER 30, 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; Norman W. Forrest, Philip A. Disch, Gerald W. Stoops ABSENT: Dennis Johnson CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel STAFF: Harold M. Fortes, General Manager; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary GUESTS: Bruce Blanning and guest MINUTES Director Forrest requested the following corrections be made in the October 23, 1978 Minutes: that the Minutes reflect Director Stoops arrival at the meeting was 4:07 p.m.; that Director Stoops abstained from voting on the Minutes because he was not present for the dis- cussion; that the letter that was to be drafted for the State Water Quality Control Board be presented to the Directors on Saturday, Oct- ober 28th for review; that when the South San Bernardino County Water District was contacted regarding the District offering to help them with any mutual problems they might have, it was not with any inten- tion of consolidation or merger; that an update from December 1977 to October 30, 1978 be made on the District Secretary's outside duties be made. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the Minutes of October 23, 1978 be approved as corrected. ACWA SURVEY RE DISTRICT SERVICE The letter received from ACWA on October 26, 1978 requested the Dis- trict to participate in a survey which would determine public attitudes towards the District. The survey would involve calling approximately 357 constituents by District personnel in the evening and places of business during the day and asking them several quest- ions relating to the District. The Board discussed the matter relative to how the survey would be conducted and the time involved with the survey. It was determined the matter would be discussed later in the evening. M/S/C (Forrest-Stoops) that the survey matter be tabled until later in the evening. CORRESPONDENCE TO STATE WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD RE SEWER RATES AND THE CITY GRANT APPLICATION A draft letter had been prepared by Attorney Farrell, per the Board's request, and was presented to the Board for their review. The letter was to be sent to the State Water Quality Control Board re the re- opening of Grant No. C-06-0439-020 by the City of San Bernardino relative to the rate structure relating to the sewer charges of the City of San Bernardino for sewage treatment, which the District feels is not equitable. After reviewing the matter and discussing the letter, it was M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the letter be sent to the administrators in charge of the State grant program; that the letter be signed by the President of the Board. -1- 10/30/78 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Stoops, Wall NOES: Director Forrest ABSENT: Director Johnson Director Forrest stated he had voted no because members of the Board had met with each PSA member, members of the City Council, member of the Water Commission and it appeared to him that there is obviously a breakdown in negotiations and that it is being taken out of local hands. Director Stoops asked that the following comments be indicated in the written minutes: There has been a breakdown of negotiations through no fault of the District. We have done everything possible to negotiate. We have been the ones that have been the leaders from the very beginning and if we run into this kind of impasse, why should we waste our time negotiating any further. I think that now, since we have this before us, I think now is the time for us to act. If nego- tiations have been broken down, I think now we have to take other actions to see if we can get an equitable sharing of sewage costs. We have gone to the PSA, as Director Forrest stated, we have gone to the City Council Members, we have gone to the Mayor, to the Dis- trict Commissioners and nothing has happened. We have gotten the run around, so I believe this is the only possible way we can go now. That is the reason why I am trying to push this. There was some question as to whether or not the District should write a letter to the City indicating whether or not they are still willing to negotiate on the Jt. Powers Agreement amendment. It was deter- mined the discussion could be continued when Director Johnson was present, however, after some discussion, it was M/S/C (Stoops-Forrest) that a letter be sent to Mayor Holcomb and the Common Council stating the items in the Jt. Powers Agreement amendment which the District disagrees with, which were proposed by Ed Wells of Bartle Wells & Associates. It was indicated the letter be prepared with the assistance of Ken Patterson. PHYLLIS NEEDHAM RETIREMENT Director Forrest indicated that Phyllis Needham will be retiring November 8, 1978, that she has been with the District since Sept. 2, 1958; he recommended that a resolution and a plaque be presented to her at the Christmas Party. M/S/C (Forrest-Stoops) that a resolution and plaque be presented to Phyllis Needham in recognition of her service with the District at the District Christmas party. SEWER AND WATER CONNECTIONS REPORT Director Forrest requested that the Auditor include in his monthly financial report the number of sewer and water connections as they increase each month. THE MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 4:45 P.M. FOR A WORKSHOP SESSION REGARD- ING EMPLOYEES RELATIONS. BRUCE BLANNING IS CONDUCTING THE WORKSHOP. THE MEETING RESUMED AT 8:35 P.M. M/S/C (Stoops-Disch) that the Workshop session be continued to November 6, 1978 from 4 p.m. to 8:35 p.m. ACWA SURVEY RE DISTRICT SERVICES The discussion resumed regarding the survey requested by ACWA relative to District services. After discussing the method of conducting the survey, the time involved to accomplish the task and the time limit required by ACWA to get the result back, it was M/S/C (Forrest-Stoops) that the matter be tabled; that ACWA be notified that due to the short notice for conducting the survey the -2- 10/30/78 District was unable to complete the questionnaire within the pre- scribed time limit and return it to ACWA by November 3, 1978. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Forrest, Stoops, Wall NOES: Director Disch ABSENT: Director Johnson FIRE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Director Stoops requested a committee be appointed to make a recom- mendation to the Board relative to providing facilities to prevent fires at Plants 34 and 37. This would include such things as a green fire break with timed sprinklers. President Wall appointed Director Stoops as chairman and Director Johnson and the General Manager as the Fire Prevention Committee. They will bring a recom- mendation back to the Board for consideration. CSDA ELECTION OF DIRECTORS It was noted that Director Wall's tenure as a Director on the CSDA Board expires in November. After discussion on the matter, he in- dicated he would like to continue to serve as Director, but would prefer not to continue as secretary, however, he would use his own discretion if the matter comes up. M/S/C (Forrest-Disch) that Director Wall be authorized to accept an appointment on the CSDA Board of Directors, as a~Director, if elected. GOALS FOR DISTRICT Director Forrest requested that the update on District Goals, as previously requested, be presented by the General Manager to the Board on November 13, 1978. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion of Director Stoops the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ~ ~ Secretary O.A. Wall P re s ident -3- 10/30/78 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT OCTOBER 30, 1978 NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE OF MEETING The Regular Meeting of October 23, 1978, of the Board of Direc- tors of the East San Bernardino County Water District was adjourn- ed to be continued October 30, 1978 at 4:00 p.m. at the District Office, 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, CA in accordance with Government Code Section 54955.1. Bonnie R. Eastwood Secretary, Board of Directors East San Bernardino County Water District AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) Bonnie R. Eastwood, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That she is and at all times herein mentioned was, the duly quali- fied Secretary of the Board of Directors of the East San Bernardino County Water District, San Bernardino County, California; and that she caused to be posted on or near the door of the meeting place of the Board of Directors of said. District a copy of Notice of Continu- ance of Meeting of the Board of Directors of said District. Said'posting was commenced on October 24, 1978 at 4:00 p.m. and remained posted toltime of meeting, 4:00 p.m., October 30, 1978. Bonnie R. Eastwood Secretary Board of Directors East San Bernardino County Water District Subscribed and sworn before me this day of 1978. Notary Public in and for the State of California