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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 01/10/1977 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 1977 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. President Disch led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: President Philip A. Disch; Directors Norman W. Forrest, Dennis Johnson, Gerald Stoops, O.A. Wall ABSENT: None PROFESSIONAL STAFF: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel; John Dahlke, Consulting Engineer STAFF PRESENT: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Kenneth O. Sorensen, Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary GUESTS: Mr. Julius Streck and Mr. Ramirez MINUTES M/S/C (Forrest Stoops) that the Minutes of December 27, 1976 be approved as submitted. WATER METER MALFUNCTION 25373 FOURTH STREET SV-3489 Mr. Julius Streck, property owner at 25373 Fourth Street, was in attendance and advised the Board that he felt his water meter was malfunctioning. He stated the District's service department had performed the usual meter tests, however, the consumption was still unusually high. After a discussion regarding his water consumption billings for the past year, it was M/S/C (Wall - Stoops) that the General Manager be authorized to install a new meter at Mr. Streck's property, 25373 Fourth Street. CORRESPONDENCE FROM CM ENGINEERING RE RATE SCHEDULE FOR 1977 The General Manager indicated he had received CM Engineering Assoc- iation's prevailing rate schedule and presented it for the Director's information. No action taken. CORRESPONDENCE FROM CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT RE RAIL LINE ABONDONMENT President Disch indicated the correspondence received from Calif. State Transportation Department re a Rail Line Abondonment by Southern California Pacific Transportation Company was for informa- tion only since it was not within the District boundaries. However, it was suggested it might be considered as a biking, hiking and/or equestrian trail. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that a letter be written to the Dept. of Transportation suggesting the abandoned rail line be used as a biking, hiking and/or equestrian trail. ~'- RESOLUTION 1977.1 - LOCAL GUIDELINES IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT - AS AMENDED JANUARY 1, 1977 The General Manager indicated Attorney Farrell had received from ACWA a model copy of the local guidelines required by the California Environmental Quality Act. The guidelines reflect recent amendments made to CEQA and must be adopted by January 1, 1977. There were also -1- 1/10/77 enclosed additional emergency amendments to be incorporated. There- fore, in order to comply with the State law, the General Manager recommended adoption of Resolution 1977.1. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Wall) that Resolution 1977.1, Local Guidelines Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors: Disch, Forrest, Johnson, Stoops, Wall NOES: None INFORMATION RE PROPERTY OWNERS NOT CONNECTED TO DISTRICT SEWERAGE SYSTEM PER DISTRICT ORDINANCE The General Manager indicated that several property owners in the Seine, Rhone Court, Clifton, LaPraix area have not as yet connect- ed to the District Sewerage System per District ordinance require- ments. He stated they had been contacted regarding the necessity to do so, however, they had not complied. After a discussion on the alternative actions that could be taken, it was determined a personal contact should be made prior to abatement actions. Notices will be sent to the recorder with copies going to p~operty owners. M/S/C (Johnson - Wall) that official notices be recorded with copies being sent to the property owners. If they have not respond- ed within 21 days, the matter will be turned over to Attorney Farrell for further action. However, personal contact should be made pre- vious to any action taken. 1977 SPECIAL DISTRICTS PRESIDENTS' AND BOARD MEMBERS' INSTITUTE PALM SPRINGS, FEBRUARY 25-27, 1977 A brochure had been received re the 1977 Special Districts Presidents' and Board Members' Institute in Palm Springs, February 25-27, 1977. M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that any director or staff member that is available and desires to attend the 1977 Special Districts Presidents' & Board Members' Institute in Palm Springs be authoriz- ed to do so. LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND The Auditor explained the functions of the Local Agency Investment Fund, Assembly Bill 3107. He requested authorization to invest the District's excessive cash into the fund. The monies in the fund will be invested by the State Treasurer's Office. This should gen- erate more interest than the savings account or purchasing of time certificates of deposit from local banks. The money can be with- drawn or deposited on a daily basis by telephone. The Auditor was requested to make a report on interest received in 90 days.by the Board. M/S/C (Johnson - Forrest) that the Auditor be authorized to in- vest District funds in the Local Agency Investment Fund as author- ized by AB 3107. The Auditor will make a progress report of interest accrued from the Local Agency Investment Fund as compared to deposits in local banks in 90 days. RESOLUTION 1977.2 - AUTHORIZATION FOR REMITTANCE OF EAST SAN BERNAR- DINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT MONIES TO THE STATE TREASURER FOR INVEST- MENT PURPOSES M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that Resolution 1977.2 Authorizing Re- mittance of East San Bernardino County Water District Monies to the State Treasurer for Investment Purposes be adopted as presented. -2- 1/10/77. 0Z674 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Disch, Forrest, Johnson, Stoops, Wall NOES: None BID OPENING, JANUARY 24, 1977 INSTALLATION OF WATER MAINS AND APPURTENANCES WITHIN TRACT 9077 - NEAL T. BAKER, DEVELOPER The General Manager stated the Board had authorized bid openings for installation of water mains and appurtenances within Tract 9077 at the May 24, 1976 Board Meeting. The project is ready for such installation, therefore, the bid opening will be January 24, 1977. Information only. FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING A Finance Committee meeting will be held Thursday, January 13, 1977 at 12 o'clock noon at the Mediterranean Restaurant. RESOLUTION 1977.3 - FINAL ANNEXATION 1975-11, THOMAS B. AND RUBY FERGEN, 25087 BASELINE, S.B. The General Manager presented Resolution 1977.3, Final Annexation 1975-11, Thomas B. and Ruby Fergen, 25087 Baseline, S.B. for approval. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT MAKING DETERMINATIONS, ORDERING ANNEXATIONS OF TERRITORY, ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ANNEXATION AND DESCRIBING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF TERRITORY ANNEXED. M/S/C (Forrest - Wall) that Resolution 1977.3 be adopted as pre- sented. RESOLUTION 1977.4, INITIATING ANNEXATION 1976-10, FRANK S. WHITING, TRACTS 7248 and 7989 The General Manager presented Resolution 1977.4, Initiating Annex- ation 1976-10, Frank S. Whiting, Tracts 7248 & 7989, Orange and Piedmont, for water and sewer service. M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) That Resolution 1977.4 be adopted as presented. CSDA NEWSLETTER A copy of the CSDA Newsleter was presented to Directors for their information. ASSOCIATION OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS MEETING The Association of San Bernardino County Special Districts meeting will be held January 17, 1977 at the Holiday Inn, Ontario. Infor- mation only. FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR NOVEMBER 1976 The Auditor presented the November 1976 Financial Statement for review. Information only. WARRANTS Warrant Nos. 356 - 273 - $49,775.16 M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that warrants be approved as submitted. 1/10/77 -3- JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT COM~ITTEE MEETING The General Manager reported on a meeting held with Herb Wessell, Margaret Chandler, Directors Johnson and Stoops re the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of San Bernardino. The agreement was re- viewed and discussed. It was determined the District would attempt to define more clearly some of the terminology used in the agreement. A rate structure was also discussed. The General Manager and Attorney Farrell were requested to proceed with defining the questionable terminology and bring a report back to the Board in two weeks. PUBLIC SAFETY AUTHORITY It was requested the District obtain a financial statement from the Public Safety Authority. The Auditor will request the statement. NORTH FORK AGREEMENT RE 12" WATER MAIN The General Manager indicated the North Fork Board had requested the Agreement be sent to Attorney James Edwards' office for his approval as to form. The North Fork Board has authorized President Arnold Wright to sign the agreement upon Mr. Edwards'approval. An inquiry will be made by the General Manager regarding the present status of the Agreement. MT. HARRISON AGREEMENT The General Manager reported that no further action had been taken in regards to the Mt. Harrison Mutual Water Company Agreement. BEAR VALLEY MUTUAL WATER COMPANY WATER SHARES It was stated by the General Manager the District now owns 3,037 shares of Bear Valley Mutual Water Company stock. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT President Disch reported a meeting had been held with Wm. Clinton, Registrar of Voters, regarding the election of directors by wards or districts. He related some of the information he had received and stated he would be sending information to the Directors regard- ing election codes and procedures for further study and discussion. Information only. No action taken. ' ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Wall) that the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m. B~nnie R. ~.as~t~ood, Secretary % ~hilip~A. Disch, President -4- 1/10/76