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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 03/14/1977 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MARCH 14, 1977 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. President Philip A. Disch led the flag salute. ROLL CALL PRESENT: President Philip A. Disch; Directors Norman W. Forrest, Dennis Johnson, Gerald W. Stoops ABSENT: O.A. "Art" Wall CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel; John Dahlke, Consulting Engineer STAFF PRESENT: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Kenneth Sorensen, Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary GUESTS PRESENT: Harold L. Ott, Keith E. Mulua, Ed Wain, Bob Grundy, Louis Schnepp MINUTES M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that the Minutes of February 28, 1977 be approved as submitted. REQUEST FOR SEWER SERVICE - SEINE AVENUE Mr. Ott, spokesman for several property owners on Seine Avenue requested information regarding sewer service to their properties. Mr. Ott presented a petition with 28 names requesting service. Mr. Wall arrived at the meeting - 7:10 p.m. After considerable discussion, and some clarification of policy, it was determined the General Manager will make a report regarding approximate costs and possible methods of providing sewer service to Seine Avenue at the April llth Board Meeting. Mr. Ott will be notified regarding the results of the report. REQUEST FOR SEWER SERVICE - TRACT 8919 Mr. Grundy and Mr. Schnepp made a presentation to the Board regard- ing sewer service to Tract 8919. They requested suggestions from the Board for an economically feasible method to serve Tract 8919 with sewer service. Several methods were discussed. Mr. Grundy stated he would pursue the matter further and make a determination. No action taken. JOINT POWERS COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT The General Manager indicated the Joint Powers Committee Meeting that had been scheduled for Friday, March 10th, had been cancelled by Mr. Wessel's office, however, it was indicated a meeting would possibly be rescheduled for this week. Information only. AD VALOREM TAX INFORMATION Per the Board's request regarding ad valorem tax information, the Auditor-Treasurer presented them with a letter from the County of San Bernardino's Auditor-Controller Office. The letter contained information regarding the necessary steps to levy a tax rate should the District elect to do so. Information only, no action taken. -1- 3/14/77 QUESTIONNAIRE ON PROGRAM EVALUATION AND MEMBERSHIP FOR CSDA The General Manager indicated a questionnaire had been received from CSDA pertaining to their program evaluation and membership. It was suggested each Director fill out a questionnaire form and return it to the General Manager who would make a compilation of the information and return it to CSDA. Information only. GRANT COMMUNICATION - EDA The General Manager indicated the District's grant application had not been returned since it had been denied. Therefore, he stated he would make an inquiry regarding the application and also request the specific reason for denial. FUNDING FOR FEDERAL PROJECTS - CWRA Correspondence had been received and presented to the Board regard- ing funding for federal projects from the California Water Resources Association. Information only, no action taken. CONSERVATION OF WATER RESOURCES Correspondence had been received and presented to the Directors from Harold T. Johnson, Member of Congress, regarding the need in Calif- ornia to conserve and utilize our water resources. Information only. RESOLUTION 1977.17 - IN APPRECIATION OF O.A. "ART" WALL'S CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE AS A DIRECTOR FOR THE DISTRICT The President indicated Resolution 1977.17 would be presented at the March 24, 1977 Board Meeting, No action taken. RESOLUTION 1977.16 - APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR FORREST TO SANTA ANA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD President Disch indicated Resolution 1977.16 - Recommendation for Appointment of Norman W. Forrest to the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board of the State of California by the Board had been prepared and mailed to various state officials. Director Forrest thanked the Board for their support. Information only. SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Director Stoops stated an attempt is being made to organize a San Bernardino County Solid Waste Management Commission and in the event it is organized, he has been requested to be a member of the Commission. Information only. RESOLUTION 1977.18 - FINAL DETERMINATION OF ANNEXATION 1976-10 FRANK S. WHITING, TRACTS 7248 and 7989 The General Manager presented Resolution 1977.18, Final Determin- ation of Annexation 1976-10, with the negative declaration, Frank S. Whiting, Tracts 7248 & 7989 for approval. M/S/C (Stoops Forrest) that Resolution 1977.18 be adopted as presented. RESOLUTION 1977.19 FINAL DETERMINATION OF ANNEXATION 1976-11, JACK R. WIDMEYER The General Manager presented Resolution 1977.19, Final Determina- tion of Annexation 1976-11, with a negative declaration, Jack R. -2- 3/14/77 Widmeyer, Portion of E 1/2 of E 1/2 of SEc. 29,.Highland for approval. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that Resolution 1977.19 be adopted as presented. RESOLUTION 1977.20 - FINAL DETERMINATION OF ANNEXATION 1976-12, GEORGE AND EVELYN SENTIPAL, 7224 CONEJO DRIVE, SAN BERNARDINO The General Manager presented Resolution 1977.20, Final Determina- tion of Annexation 1976-12, with the negative declaration, George and Evelyn Sentipal, 7224 Conejo Drive, San Bernardino, for approval. M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that Resolution 1977.20 be adopted as presented. RESOLUTION 1977.21, FINAL DETERMINATION OF ANNEXATION 1976-15, VERA BANNISTER, 1902 PALM AVENUE, HIGHLAND The General Manager presented Resolution 1977.21, Final Determina- tion of Annexation 1976-15, with the negative declaration, Vera Bannister, 1902 Palm Avenue, Highland, for approval. M/S/C (Wall - Forrest) that Resolution 1977.21 be approved as presented. ORDINANCE 310 - ORDINANCE FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGS, ETC. President Disch presented for adoption Ordinance 310, Fixing Time and Place for the Regular Meetings and Rules of Procedure of the Board of Directors of the East San Bernardino County Water District He stated this ordinance is a compilation prepared by the Legis- lative Con%mittee of all previous ordinances regarding time, place and rules of procedure for the District. M/S/C (Forrest - Johnson) that Ordinance 310 be approved as submitted by the Committee. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Disch, Forrest, Johnson, Stoops, Wall NOES: None ABSENT: None CLIFFSIDE RANCH CONTRACT- ESCROW COMPANY Attorney Farrell indicated he had contacted two different title companies regarding handling of the Cliffside Ranch contract. They informed him they were too busy to handle the matter. He then discussed the matter with the Bank of America Escrow Department and they indicated to him they would review the con~t and contact him as to whether or not they would handle it. Information only. CALIFORNIA WATER RESOURCE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL After discussion on the Calif. Water Resource Association Membership renewal, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Wall) that authorization be made to pay the $55 Membership Renewal fee. CALTECH CONFERENCE - COMPUTER CONCEPTS FOR MANAGEMENT The General Manager requested authorization to attend a conference at Caltech regarding computer concepts for Management, March 29 - May 3, Tuesday mornings, at a cost of $155. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Stoops Wall) that the General Manager and Lee Roebke, Office Manager, be authorized to attend the conference at district expense. -3- 3/14/77 0Z69 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MEMBERSHIP FEE FOR CROSS- CONNECTION CONTROL The General Manager requested authorization to renew the membership fee for the Foundation of Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research for 1977 at a cost of $176.36. M/S/C (Forrest - Wall) that the payment of $176.36 be authorized for the membership fee for cross-connection control. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR AND OPEN BIDS - TRACT 9059 - MARCH 28, 1977, WATER MAIN INSTALLATION The General Manager requested authorization to call for and open bids on March 28, 1977 for installation of water mains and appur- tenances within Tract 9059, NE of Mountain Shadows, Eastern Pacific, Developer. M/S/C (Stoops - Johnson) that authorization be made to open bids for water mains and appurtenances within Tract 9059, March 28, 1977 at 7:00 p.m., subject to the General Manager determining the financial condition of the developer. CALIFORNIA WATER RESOURCE ASSOCIATION RE FEDERAL-STATE WATER CONTROVERSY Each Director received a copy of correspondence received from the CWRA re the federal-state water controversy. Information only. SPECIAL DISTRICTS MONTHLY MEETING - MARCH 21, 1977 The Special District's Monthly Meeting will be held March 21, 1977 at the Calimesa Golf Course and Country Club, 7:00 p.m. Info. only. ACR NO. 16 - RELATIVE TO WATER CONSERVATION Directors were presented with a copy of correspondence received from the Assembly California Legislature, as well as a copy of ACR 16 relative to water conservation for their information and files. NO action taken. WARRANTS General 630 - 709 $149,490.76 - Payroll 1682 1712 $8,019.19 Total $157,509.95 Directors Expenses - February - Stoops - $100; Disch, $143.25; Wall - $321.42; Forrest - no total stated; Johnson - $100 M/S/C (Stoops - Johnson) that the warrants, including director's expenditures be approved. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE The Directors discussed the various requirements pertaining to the Conflict of Interest Code. It was determined that all purchases made by the mechanic be authorized by the Field Superintendent; that in view of the fact the Secretary follows only those decisions made by the Board or the General Manager, she would not be required to file an application; that any Board Member or employee required to file an application shall have the benefit of Attorney Farrell's services for clarification in filling the forms out; filings must be made by April 1, 1977; hereafter, filing dates will be from January 1 through Dec. 31, each year. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that each director, Harold ~. Fones, Gen- eral Manager; Ken Sorens~n, Auditor Treasurer; Lee Roebke, Office Manager; Duncan Parkes, Engineering Dept.; Don Sickles, Field -4- 3/14/77 Superintendent; Reginald Tillman, Storekeeper, Bill Casada, Meter Repairman shall be required to submit a Conflict of Interest Code application form. Succeeding forms will be required from January 1 through December 31 of each year. DISTRICT REQUIREMENT FOR PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS A discussion ensued regarding requirements for pre-employment examinations for employees. This will be discussed by the Personnel Committee for possible inclusion in an ordinance pertaining to personnel. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Director Forrest stated when an executive session is called in regards to personnel, the directors should call for an executive session for discussion pertaining to personnel and potential litigation. This would justify the executive session. Info. only. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. M/S/C (Wall - Stoops) that the meeting be adjourned gongie R. Eastwood, Secretary ~hilip~. Disch, President -5- 3/14/77