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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 05/09/1977 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MAY 9, 1977 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., Vice-President O.A. Wall led the flag salute and conducted the meeting. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: O.A. Wall, Vice-President; Directors Norman W. Forrest, Dennis Johnson, Gerald W. Stoops ABSENT: Director Philip A. Disch CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel; John Dahlke, Con- sulting Engineer STAFF PRESENT: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Ken Sorensen, Auditor Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary GUESTS: John Stubblefield, Rick Doremus, Ralph Grill MINUTES M/S/C (Forrest - Johnson) that the Minutes of April 25, 1977 be approved as submitted. PLANT 101 SITE The General Manager stated that negotiations with Stubblefield Con- struction has reached an impasse, therefore, the matter is being pre- sented to the Board for their consideration. He stated that since February 22, 1977, when John stubblefield had picked up the plans from CM Engineering, various concessions on the part of the District and Mr. Stubblefield had been made, however, at this point Stubblefield stated they would not give a deed forthe plant site property as described by the District. The General Manager recommended the .71 acre site because of committments made in the environmental statement, as well as security and maintenance considerations. Mr. Stubblefield contended they needed the size cut down to .36 acres so they could use the additional area for their future development of the area. After a lengthy discussion on various ways to alleviate the problem, it was proposed that Mr. Stubblefield either present the District with a deed to the land for the site or the District would initiate eminent domain procedures. The General Manager stated construction in the tract immediately below the tank site will require water ser- vice soon, therefore, plans will proceed for construction of the site. Mr. Stubblefield indicated to the Board he would have an answer as to whether or not a deed would be forthcoming within the next few days. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that the plans as drawn up for the .71 acres be affirmed by the Board and authorization made to proceed on that basis. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Directors Johnson, Stoops, Wall NOES: Director Forrest ABSENT: Director Disch RALPH GRILL, 26666 THIRD ST. - REQUEST FOR EXTENSION ON PAYmeNT OF FEES Mr. Grill appeared before the Board and requested he be allowed to pay water connection fees in the amount of $3,000 on a monthly basis over a two year period. After a discussion by the Board regarding the District making this kind of a concession and the fact that Mr. Grill has had a temporary connection for nearly a year and a half, it was determined Mr. Grill would be granted additional time to arrange his financing. -1- 5/9/77 M/S/C (Johnson - Forrest) that the temporary water service be ex- tended 90 days with a report being brought to the Board at that time, and the Board assuming the costs will be paid in full at that time. TRACT 9059 - WATER SERVICE Mr. Doremus, developer of Tract 9059, appeared before the Board in regards to water service for Tract 9059. He requested a time schedule for water availability to the tract. After a discussion regarding the water tank installation and the possibility of a temporary booster pump facility, it was determined the General Manager would review the matter and make a report at the next Board Meeting. RESOLUTION FOR CONDEMNATION - PLANT 101 SITE After discussion regarding condemnation proceedings for Plant 101 site, it was M/S/C (Johnson - Stoops) that Attorney Farrell be authorized to prepare a resolution of condemnation after Wednesday, May 11, 1977, if Mr. Stubblefield has not responded regarding the deed for Plant 101 site. TEN YEAR COMPARISON - DISTRICT CHARGES FOR WATER & CONSU~R PRICE INDEX AND POWER COSTS President Disch had requested data be prepared showing a ten year comparison of District charges for water vs the consumer price index and power costs. The Auditor presented the study to the Board for their review. A discussion was held, no action taken. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Director Johnson stated the Finance Committee had met and discussed the possibilities of installing sewer collection lines in the East Highlands area, as well as various ways of financing such a project. It was determined that with the possibility of undertaking such a project an environmental impact study should be considered at this time. The study would include the East Highlands area and the Dis- trict's zone of influence. The General Manager proposed that CM Engineering prepare a master plan of the area for the Board to con- sider. Engineer Dahlke presented a suggested project report outline for interceptor and collector sewer in the East Highlands area. This report could also be used for EPA funding and/or bond issues if necessary. The report would be in conjunction with the County's general plan and could also be used as the basis for an environmental assessment. After a discussion, it was M/S/C (Johnson - Stoops) that CM Engineering prepare a cost estimate for a project report on an interceptor and collector sewer in the East Highlands area to be presented at the May 23, 1977 Board Meeting. ELECTION CALENDAR FROM REGISTRAR OF VOTERS The Directors received an election calendar from the Registrar of Voters for their information. It was determined all candidates would pay for their own publication of Candidate's Statements. SUGGESTED NAMES FOR THE DISTRICT A letter was presented to the Directors from a District constituent with several suggested names for the District, in lieu of the present one, which they felt is too long. Information only. DIRECTOR DENNIS JOHNSON LEFT THE MEETING AT 9:00 P.M. CORRESPONDENCE FROM COUNTY COUNSEL RE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Attorney Farrell stated a letter had been received from County Counsel suggesting one sentence be added to the District's proposed Conflict of Interest Code. The Counsel also inquired as to whether or not the District had complied with Gov. Code Section 87311 and Attorney Farrell stated he felt the District had complied. Attorney Farrell had pre- pared Resolution 1977.36 to be presented to the Board of Supervisors -2- 5/9/77 regarding the District's adoption of the Code. A hearing will be scheduled after May 1, 1977 for the purpose of receiving public comments on the Code prior to the Board of Supervisor's approval. After a discussion on the Code, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that Resolution 1977.36, Adopting a Conflict of Interest Code Pursuant to the Terms of Section 87000 et seq. of the Government Code of the State of California, effective March 14, 1977 be adopted as presented, with the following sentence added to the District's Code: "Such statements shall cover the period frc~ the date of the last statement filed if that statement was an initial statement, up to and including December 31." INFORMATION RE SB 97, AB 399, AND WAR~ SPRINGS PROJECT The Directors received information from CWRA regarding SB 97, AB 399, and the Warm Springs Project. There was a general discussion regard- ing these bills. It was M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that a letter be directed to the legis- lators stating our opposition to AB 399. VOTER REGISTRATION CARDS The District received a supply of voter registration cards for dis- tribution to District constituents. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that the cards be made available to the public in the District's front office. RESOLUTION 1977.31 - RELEASE OF LIEN, W. J. ROBINSON/ WM. PORTER, 26864 MANSFIELD, HIGHLAND The General Manager presented Resolution 1977.31, Release of Lien, Wm. Porter/W.J. Robinson, 26864 Mansfield, Highland to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that Resolution 1977.31 be adopted as presented. RESOLUTION 1977.32 - RELEASE OF LIEN, DENNIS D. STURDEVANT/V.A. 7020 OLIVE STREET, HIGHLAND The General Manager presented Resolution 1977.32, Release of Lien, Dennis D. Sturdevant/V.A., 7020 Olive Street, Highland to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that Resolution 1977.32 be adopted as presented. RESOLUTION 1977.33 - ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF PIPELINE EASEMENT STUBBLEFIELD, TRACT 9058 The General Manager presented Resolution 1977.33, Accepting Conveyance of Pipeline Easement, Stubblefield, Tract 9058 to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that Resolution 1977.33 be approved as presented. ASSOCIATION OF SAN BE~NARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS MEETING The Association of San Bernardino County Special Districts Meeting will be held May 27, 1977 at Griswold's Country House in Redlands. Information only. RESOLUTION 1977.34 - ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF SEWERS, TRACT 7248 Resolution 1977.34, Accepting Dedication of Sewers, Tract 7248, was presented to the Board for their acceptance. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that Resolution 1977.34 be adopted as presented. -3- 5/9/77 RESOLUTION 1977.35 - INITIATING ANNEXATION 1977-3, WAYNE ARNOLD, NELSON B. REAMES AND CAPJ~EN L. REAMES The General Manager presented Resolution 1977.35, Initiating Annex- ation 1977-3, Wayne Arnold, Nelson Reames and Carmen L. Reames, Portion S 1/2, NW 1/4, Sec. 29, T1N, R3W, SBBM, San Bernardino to the Board for adoption. M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that Resolution 1977.35 be adopted as presented. HIGHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL DUES A request was received for payment of the Highland Chamber of Commerce annual dues in the amount of $50.00. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) to table the matter until further infor- mation had been obtained regarding the Highland Chamber of Commerce. WARRANTS The following expenses were declared by the Directors for the month of April: Director Wall, $214.55; Director Stoops $150.00; Director Forrest, no amount stated; the Auditor declared $143.25 for Director Disch, per Director Disch's request. Warrants - Payroll 1806 1836 $8,256.00 - General 851 - 880 - $159,363.14; Total $167,619.14. M/S/C (Stoops Forrest) that the warrants and th~ Director's ex- penses be approved as submitted. GENERAL MANAGER TO BE OUT OF TOWN The General Manager indicated he would possibly be out of town on May 23, 1977. The possible absence was approved. RAY MERRITT, BROWNING ROAD The General Manager indicated Mr. Merritt had requested the Board approve his using the spring on his acreage on Browning Road. Merritt stated he would have the necessary documents executed and delivered to the District Office by noon, May 10, 1977, regarding the annexation proceedings and water service to his property. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that the District allow Mr. Merritt to use his spring indefinitely. JOINT POWERS MEETING The General Manager indicated Mr. Wessel's Office had called and re- quested to meet with the Joint Powers Committee, Tuesday, Nay 17, 1977 at 6:30 p.m. Information only. TIME PAYMENTS FOR SERVICE FEES The Auditor requested a guide as to the maximum amount of money avail- able for time payments on service fees, etc. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that a maximum amount of $1,000 for a owner-resident will be acceptable by the Board, anything over that amount would be determined by the Board on an individual basis. M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that the interest rate on such payments would be 1-1/2% per month, subject to legal counsel's approval. CSDA BULLETIN Director Wall suggested that the various water agencies send any in- formation, that might be of interest to other entities to CSDA for pub- lication in their Newsletter. Information only. LEGISLATIVE BILLS Director Wall reviewed various bills and g~ve their current status. --4-- 5/9/77 ~DJOURNMENT There being no further business at 9:50, it was M/S/C (Stoops Forrest) that the meeting be adjourned to Tuesday, May 17, 1977 at 3:30 p.m. Philip~. Dlsch, President BOnnie R. 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