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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 09/13/1976 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 1976 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. President Disch led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Philip A. Disch, President; Directors: Gerald W. Stoops, O.A. Wall, Dennis Johnson, Norman W. Forrest ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Kenneth O. Sorensen, Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary PROFESSIONAL STAFF PRESENT: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel; Dick Rieker, Consulting Engineer MINUTES M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that the Minutes of September 8, 1976 be approved as submitted. NITRATE REPORT ON DISTRICT PLANTS The General Manager indicated that Director Forrest had requested a nitrate report on all District plants, copies of which were present- ed to Board Members. The report reflected nitrate levels for the past few months. All nitrate levels are considerably below the State Health Department standards. The General Manager stated Southern California Water Company is presently obtaining water from the High- land location and preparing to take it from Victoria Avenue. SPECIAL DISTRICT'S MONTHLY MEETING - SEPTEMBER 20, 1976 The General Manager stated the Special District's Monthly Meeting will be held at the LaMontana Restaurant in Big Bear on September 20, 1976 at 7:00 p.m. Information only. 8TH ANNUAL CSDA CONFERENCE, SEPTE.WIBER 29-30 - OCTOBER 1, 1976, LAKE TAHOE The General Manager indicated copies of brochures had been sent to Directors re the 8th Annual CSDA Conference being held September 29 - October 1, 1976 at Lake Tahoe. He also stated a Secretariat Seminar is being held September 28 and 29, 1976 and requested authorization for the Secretary and General Manager to attend. M/S/C (Stoops - Johnson) that authorization be given for any Board Member or staff member, designated by the General Manager, to attend the CSDA Conference at Lake Tahoe, as well as the Secretary who would attend the Secretariat Seminar. PROGRESS REPORT ON TESTING TWELVE INCH WATER LINE - NORTH FORK WATER COMPANY The General Manager indicated that tests had been performed on the North Fork Water Company pipe line. He indicated a maximum pressure of 114 psi had been used and the results were good. There was some pressure loss, however, it was minimal and not unusual. The in- spection on the quality of the line revealed it to be in good shade. After discussion, it was determined an agreement should be prepared -1- 9/13/76 for proceeding with negotiations with North Fork Water Company re acquisition of the 12 inch water line. It was M/S/C (Stoops - Johnson) that the staff and legal counsel draw up an agreement for presentation to the North Fork Board, that the agreement be brought back to the Board at the earliest possible date. DISCUSSION ON CONFLICT OF INTEREST RESOLUTION It was determined that due to the deadline date being changed from October 1 to December 1, 1976 and a possibility of changes in the requirements in the Conflict of Interest Resolution that the matter be postponed until October 26, 1976. At such Board Meeting a date would be set for further discussion. Information only. REPORT ON SURFACE RIGHTS OF EAST TWIN CREEK - WARNER HODGDON The General Manager indicated a report had been compiled with the assistance of Consulting Engineer Rowe regarding the East Twin Creek Surface Diversions which were recorded with the State of California Division of Water Rights, copies of which were presented to the Directors. A copy also sent to Mr. Hodgdon. It was determined the General Manager would meet with Mr. Rowe to review the report, there- after he would meet with Directors Johnson and Forrest to discuss an equitable trade of the surface water rights of East Twin Creek for North Fork Water Company stock. A meeting would then be set with Mr. Hodgdon to discuss the transaction. The results of this meeting would then be presented to the Board for their approval. No action taken. REPORT ON AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO President Disch and Director Johnson stated they had discussed the matter of the amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with Margaret Chandler re no action having been taken by the City's Attorney, Mr. Ed. Taylor. Mrs. Chandler indicated an agreement should be submit- ted by October 1, 1976, which would be directed to the City Council. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Johnson - Stoops) that Attorney Farrell be autkorized to prepare a proposed amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement to be submitted to the District Board on September 27, at which time the Board would either approve or disapprove it. If approved, it would be submitted to City Attorney, Ed Taylor. In the meantime, if any Committee Meetings could be arranged between the City Attorney, City Water Commissioners and members of the Board, it would be with the authorization of the Board. SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT RE REESE F. RIDGE - SEWER CLAIM - SV 7177 The General Manager indicated a satisfaction of judgment had been received from Small Claims Court re the Reese F. Ridge sewer damage claim. The judgment was in favor of the District. Information only. RESOLUTION 1976.43 - RELEASE OF LIEN, RONALD L. LAMBERTS,7783 SHASTA AVENUE, SV 7031 The General Manager presented Resolution 1976.43, Release of Lien, Ronald L. Lamberth, 7783 Shasta Avenue. The Auditor had submitted a Certificate of Payment indicating all delinquent sewer charges for sewer services had been paid. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that Resolution 1976.43, Release of Lien, be adopted as presented. -2- 9/13/76 LAFC MEETING RE SPECIAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATION, AUGUST 24, 1976 Director Forrest gave a brief review of the LAFC Meeting held August 24, 1976, regarding candidate nominations for Special District rep- resentation on the LAFC. He indicated there are presently eight nominees. Two members and two alternates will be selected to repre- sent Special Districts on the LAFC at a later date. Information only. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT The Auditor-Treasurer indicated he would have a profit and loss statement prepared for the next Board Meeting. Information only. DISTRICT BOUNDARIES REPORT Director Forrest requested an up-to-date report re the percentage of the District which is actually in the City, as of August 1, by the September 27th Board Meeting. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Johnson) that the Manager bring a report to the Board re the percentage of the District which lies within the City boundary. COMMUNICATIONS WITH ATTORNEY FARRELL After discussion on communications with Attorney Farrell, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Johnson) that any Director can contact Attorney Farrell on official District business without clearing with the General Manager or another Director. However, it was determined that the General Manager should be aware of matter discussed with Mr. Farrell. DISTRICT SAVINGS ACCOUNT AT SANTA FE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOC. The Auditor-Treasurer indicated that with Proposition 8 having been passed the District is eligible to deposit funds in a savings and loan account. After discussion on the matter, it was M/S/C (Johnson - Stoops) that the possibility of transferring District funds to a savings and loan account be referred to the Finance Committee for an in-depth study with their recommendation being brought to the September 27th Board Meeting. CONSTITUENT COMMENTS Director Stoops stated Jim Bahr and Jim Schlanhta, who had previously appeared before the Board for clarification on District policy, had indicated to him they were very impressed with the courteous manner the Board received them and also the direct and explicit answers they had received from Attorney Farrell. ADJOURNMENT M/S/C (Wall - Johnson) to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. B6nnie R. East~ood, rP~i±ip~. Dlsch, President -3- 9/13/76