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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/11/1977 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING APRIL 11, 1977 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., President Philip A. Disch led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Philip A. Disch, President; Directors Norman W. Forrest, O.A. Wall ABSENT: Directors Dennis Johnson, Gerald W. Stoops CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel; John Dahlke, Engineering Consultant STAFF PRESENT: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Kenneth O. Sorensen, Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary MINUTES M/S/C (Forrest - Wall) that the Minutes of March 31, 1977, be approved as submitted. DIRECTOR STOOPS ARRIVES AT MEETING - 7:04 P.M. COST OF SEWAGE SYSTEMS TO PUMP SEWAGE - SEINE AVENUE AREA Engineer Dahlke presented two alternate methods of providing a sewage system to the Seine Avenue area. Cost estimates were: Sewer mains within Tract No. 4789 with pump station and force main serving 89 occupied parcels - total cost $203,500 or $2,300 per parcel; sewer mains within Tract No. 4789 and 7099 and extension from Tract 4789 to existing sewer at Harlan Lane and Palm Avenue, serve 158 subdivided parcels - total cost $245,000 or $1,600 per parcel. A breakdown of the costs was discussed, as well as alternate routes for the sewer line installation. Various methods of financing the project were con- sidered, i.e. a special facility charge. M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that the sewer study on Seine Avenue be tabled until Director Johnson is present; that the staff make a further study on financing the project, i.e. a special facility charge, and present figures to the Board. LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND The Auditor-Treasurer reported on the first quarter results of invest- ments in the Local Agency Investment Fund. He stated the overall in- terest rate paid was 5.68%, compared to 4.5% had the monies been in- vested in a savings account in a local bank. Information only. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT The Personnel Committee made recon~mendations for the following step raises: Bill Casada to 29H, $5.66/hr, effective 5/8/77 Reginald Tillman to 31G, $5.94/hr, effective 4/11/77 Doyal Steward to 25B, $3.49/hr, effective 4/25/77 Gary Cox to 25B, $3.49/hr, effective 4/25/77 Bonnie Eastwood to 32F, $5.94/hr, effective 5/9/77 - Board Action M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that the Personnel Committee recommendations on step rasies be approved. -1- 4/11/77 PROPOSED ABANDONMENT OF PORTION OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION CO. Correspondence was received from the California State Transportation Board regarding the findings and recommendations with respect to alternate transportation uses of 7.28 miles of railroad right of way in San Bernardino County. It was their recommendation that should the Interstate Commerce Commission approve the abandonment, those entities interested in its use as a right of way for bicycle paths, pedestrian or equestrian trails or freeway construction, could enter into negotiations with the Southern Pacific Transportation Company. Information only, no action taken. SENATE BILL 346, SENATE BILL 97 AND ASSEMBLY BILL 8 Hearing date information received regarding SB 346, SB 97 and AB 8 was presented to the Directors for their information. RESOLUTION 1977.27 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION, TRACT 7248, ACE PIPELINE The General Manager presented Resolution 1977.27, Notice of Completion, for Installation of Water Mains and Appurtenances within Tract 7248 by Ace Pipeline Construction for adoption. He stated a Certificate of Completion had been received from the District Engineering Office. M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that Resolution 1977.27 be adopted as presented. RESOLUTION 1977.28 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION, TRACT 9058, ACE PIPELINE The General Manager presented Resolution 1977.28, Notice of Completion, for Installation of Water Mains and Appurtenances within Tract 9058 by Ace Pipeline Construction for adoption. He stated a Certificate of Completion had been received from the District Engineering Office. M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that Resolution 1977.28 be adopted as presented. DISCUSSION ON PLANT 101 The General Manager stated that John Stubblefield had picked up the plans and design on Plant 101 on February 22 from Engineer Dahlke at CM Engineering. Work had proceeded for preparing and completing an environmental assessment for the project. However, approximately five days ago, Mr. Stubblefield had stated he would like a change made in the plans. The plant site would remain the same, however, the access road and drainage ditch would be changed. Because of this change, as requested by Stubblefield, it will be necessary to file a revised environmental assessment. It is also required that a grant deed for the tank site, comparable to the original site agreed upon by Stubblefield, be obtained before construction work can start. This requested change will cause a delay of approximately two weeks in the work schedule. After a discussion on the proposed changes regarding an environmental impact on the environment, it was determined it would have no effect. Therefore, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that the plans for Plant 101 proceed as outlined by the General Manager, with the changes requested by the developer incorporated; that staff proceed with obtaining a grant deed to the property for the reservoir site, comparable to the original site agreed upon by Stubblefield; and, for staff to prepare a negative declaration for Plant 101 for posting and filing. ANNEXATION 1977-14 - WILLIS SEVERSON, ORANGE STREET The General Manager stated he had written to Mr. Severson outlining the costs of connecting his property to the District sewer at this time and the approximate costs should he elect to do so at a later date. Mr. Severson answered the General Manager's letter and stated he wished to have his property withdrawn from the annexation. -2- 4/11/77 M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that the Severson's property be omitted from Annexation 1976-14 and the remaining part of the annexation be regularly processed. WATER DEVELOPMENT PLANT 39 The General Manager presented the Directors with a report on ground water recharge at Plant 39. He indicated the object of the program is to redirect water from the Santa Ana River into the District's subsurface storage, thereby raising the water level, increasing the amount of water available for the future and reducing energy consum- ed in pumping. The project is being monitored. Information only. DAVE GRANT SEMINAR The General Manager indicated Monte Vista County Water District has requested the Special District Association to sponsor a seminar con- ducted by Dave Grant. Director Forrest stated the Association's Board will discuss the matter at their April 18th Board Meeting. There was a discussion regarding the benefits of the seminar. The cost for attending the seminar in August would be $25 per person. M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that the Directors and employees designat- ed by the General Manater be authorized to attend the seminar, pro- viding the Board of Directors of the Special Districts Association approves sponsoring the meeting, which will be held in August, at their April 18th Board Meeting. SPECIAL DISTRICT'S MEETING Director Forrest stated the Special District's Monthly Meeting will be held April 18th at the Golden Embers Restaurant in Rialto with Yucaipa County Water District hosting the program. WARRANTS Director Forrest asked if any discrepancies had been found in the Director's expenditures. The auditor replied that none had been found. The following amounts were declared by the Directors: Director Disch $309.55; Director Wall $264.55; Director Stoops $349.80; Director Forrest, no total stated. M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that the warrants and director's ex- penditures be approved as presented. CITY CREEK WATER COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING Auditor Sorensen stated the City Creek Annual Meeting will be held April 15, 1977 at 3:00 p.m. at the District Offices. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that Norman Forrest be authorized to cast the vote for District stock in City Creek Water Company. NORTH FORK WATER COM~PANY ANNUAL MEETING The General Manager stated the North Fork Water Company's annual meeting will be held Wednesday, April 13th at 7:00 p.m. at the District Office. He indicated there will be a resignation from the Board, a Board Member is moving to Florida. There was discussion regarding a replacement for the vacancy. It was reaffirmed by the Board that Joseph Rowe continue to serve as a Director in behalf of the District on the North Fork Board. M/S/C (Stoops - Disch) that Art Wall's name be proposed as a Director for the North Fork Water Company Board of Directors. M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that Dennis Johnson be authorized to vote the District's North Fork shares; in the event that Dennis Johnson is not present, Harold Fortes is authorized to vote the shares. -3- 4/11/77 RESOLUTION 1977.29 - CONVEYANCE OF PIPELINE EASEMENT, PALM & HIGHLAND The General Manager presented Resolution 1977.29, Conveyance of Pipeline Easement at Palm & Highland, to the Board for their approval. M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that Resolution 1977.29 be approved as presented. PATTON HOSPITAL WATER SERVICE REQUEST The General Manager indicated he had not heard from Patton Hospital regarding their inquiry for water service, since writing them several months ago. It was determined the General Manager would pursue the matter. MEETING RE SEWAGE PLANT GRANT- CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO The General Manager indicated he had been invited to attend a meet- ing at San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District regarding further grants for the City's sewage treatment plant on April 20th. A discussion ensued regarding alternate methods of sewage disposal for the District. The General Manager will investigate the matter and report back to the Board. IDENTIFICATION BADGES Director Stoops indicated he felt the Directors and staff should have name plates made to be worn at various conferences and meetings. M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that authorization be made for the General Manager to order name plates for the Directors and staff. CEMENT DITCHES President Disch indicated an article had appeared in the newspaper regarding the Army Corp of Engineers changing their philosophy re- garding the use of cement lined ditches. He stated the District was involved in a lawsuit with the Flood Control District several years ago when we objected to cement lined ditches and now for conservation reasons, it is deemed to be the best method. Informa- tion only. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned. B6nnie R.' Eastwood, Secretary Disch, President 4/11/77 -4-