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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 09/08/1976 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT August 23, 1976 NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE OF MEETING The Regular Meeting of August 23, 1976 of the Board of Directors of the East San Bernardino County Water District was adjourned to be continued September 8, 1976 at 7 P.M. at the District Office, 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, California in accordance with Government Code Section 54955.1. Bonnie Eastwood, Secretary East San Bernardino County Water District AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING State of California ) )ss County of San Bernardino ) Bonnie Eastwood, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That she is, and at all times herein mentioned was, the duly qualified Secretary 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, at 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, a copy of Notice of Continuance of Meeting. Said posting was commenced on September 3, 1976 at 10:00 A.M. and remained posted to time of meeting - 7 P.M. September 8, 1976. Bonnie Eastwood, Secretary East San Bernardino County Water District Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of September 1976. Notary Public,in and for the State of California i~ LEROY H. ROEBKE NOTARY PUBLIC SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ~ CALIFORNIA My Commission Expires May 11, 1979 02G 4 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1976 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7 P.M. President Philip A. Disch led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Philip A. Disch, President; Directors: Dennis L. Johnson and O. A. Wall ABSENT: Directors Norman W. Forrest and Gerald W. Stoops. STAFF PRESENT: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Kenneth O. Sorrensen, Auditor-Treasurer and May Kinzer, Recording Secretary PROFESSIONAL STAFF PRESENT: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel At this time, Kenneth Sorensen, the District's newly appointed Auditor-Treasurer was introduced to Members of the Board and Attorney Farrell. MINUTES President Disch noted the adjournment of August 23 meeting Minutes did not reflect date of continuance of the meeting to September 8, 1976, at 7 PM. DIRECTOR STOOPS ARRIVES AT MEETING - 7:03 P. M. Attorney Farrell asked for clarification under "Professional Services". The sentence is to read 'That communications with District Counsel be through the General Manager or his designated Staff Member'. M/S/C (Johnson - Wall) that the Minutes of August 23, 1976 be approved with the noted corrections. ACTING SECRETARY M/S/C (Wall - Stoops) that May Kinzer be authorized as Acting Secretary to the Board in the absence of Bonnie Eastwood. RESOLUTION 1976.42 - COMMENDING HOWARD H. HENDRICKS FOR HIS PER- FORMANCE AS AUDITOR-TREASURER AND ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT Resolution 1976.42 was presented commending Howard Hendricks for his performance as District Auditor-Treasurer and Assistant General Manager of the District. M/S/C (Stoops - Johnson) that Resolution 1976.42 be adopted as presented. DISCUSSION ON CONFLICT OF INTEREST RESOLUTION Attorney Farrell stated that the Board of Supervisors had made modifications to the Conflict of Interest Codes which changes some prior decisions. Also that the deadline for submitting a resolution was extended from October 1, 1976 to December 1, 1976. He suggested waiting for further guide- lines before proceeding with the District's resolution, at which time he could prepare a draft, whereby a special meeting could be set for discussion. 9/8/1976 M/S/C (Stoops - Johnson) to postpone further discussion on the Conflict of Interest Codes until the Board Meeting of October 26, 1976, at which time a progress report would be given and a date set for a special meeting to consider the Conflict of Interest Code. LAFC MEETING OF AUGUST 25, 1976 RE SPECIAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATION NOMINATIONS President Disch commented on the LAFC Meeting he and Director Stoops attended August 25, relating to Special District representation on the Local Agency Formation Commission. Seven of the thirteen districts were represented. A motion determined that two of the three who received the highest number of ballots would go to the Screening Committee. Forrest - 7 votes; Vath - 5; and Johnson - 2. Those to be presented to the Screening Committee were Forrest and Vath. This was information only. LAFC MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1976 - RULES & REGULATIONS REGULATING SPECIAL REPRESENTATION ON THE LAFC Director Wall stated he attended the LAFC Meeting September 8 relating to rules regulating Special District representation on the LAFC. A copy of Larry Hendon's memo to the LAFC regarding these rules was given to each Board Member. Information only. RESOLUTION 1976.39 (AMENDING RES. 1975.57) DISTRICT SAVINGS ACCOUNT SIGNATURE CARD AUTHORIZATION - BANK OF AMERICA, HIGHLAND AND STERLING Resolution 1976.39 was presented providing by Signature Card authorization that the District Savings Account at Bank of America, Highland and Sterling, could be drawn upon by check with either Auditor-Treasurer Sorensen's signature or any two directors. This resolution amends Resolution 1975.57. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that Resolution 1976.39 be adopted by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: Disch, Johnson, Stoops and Wall NOES: None ABSENT: Director Forrest RESOLUTION 1976.40 (AMENDING RES. 1975.53) DISTRICT CHECKING ACCOUNTS SIGNATURE CARD AUTHORIZATION AT BANK OF CALIFORNIA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Resolution 1976.40 was presented providing by Signature Card Authorization that the District Checking Accounts at Bank of California, NA, could be drawn upon by check with either Auditor-Treasurer Sorensen's signature alone or any two directors. This resolution amends Resolution 1975.53. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that Resolution 1976.40 be adopted by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: Disch, Johnson, Stoops and Wall NOES: None ABSENT: Director Forrest RESOLUTION 1976.41 (AMENDING RES. 1975.54) DISTRICT SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX SIGNATURE CARD AUTHORIZATION AT BANK OF CALIFORNIA, NA 9/8/1976 Resolution 1976.41, Signature Card authorization at the Bank of California, NA, was presented providing that right of access and control of contents of District Safe No. 1764, and right to remove whole or any part of contents, be given to any two of the following persons jointly: Kenneth O. Sorensen, Auditor-Treasurer, Directors Philip A. Disch, Norman W. Forrest, Dennis L. Johnson, O. A. Wall and Gerald W. Stoops. This resolution amends Resolution 1975.54. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that Resolution 1976.41 be adopted by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: Disch, Johnson, Stoops and Wall NOES: None ABSENT: Director Forrest REVIEWING DISTRICT ORDINANCES President Disch said it would be helpful to have a work- shop meeting to review and update District ordinances. Discussion of reviewing District ordinances was set for the Board Meeting of October 26. DISCUSSION ON REVISED AGREEMENT WITH CITY RE SEWER CHARGES There was general discussion on the agreement in process by the City of San Bernardino revising present Joint Powers Agreement on sewer rates charged the District by the City. Director Johnson said he would report to the Board at the September 13 meeting, any information he could obtain regarding the City Agreement. SAN BERNARDINO SAUSAGE COMPANY - FILING BANKRUPTCY The General Manager stated he received a notice that the San Bernardino Sausage Company was filing bankruptcy. Since this company is in arrears with payments to the District, Attorney Farrell was asked to fill out appropriate forms for District to file a claim. ADJOURNMENT M/S/C (Johnson - Stoops) to adjourn the meeting at 8 P.M. 9/8/1976