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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 05/23/1977 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 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; O.A. Wall, Vice-President; Directors Norman W. Forrest, Dennis Johnson, Gerald W. Stoops ABSENT: None CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel; Dick Rieker, Consulting Engineer STAFF PRESENT: Harold M. Fones, Gen.Mgr.;Ken Sorensen, Auditor; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary GUESTS: Rick Doremus, John Stubblefield MINUTES M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that the May 17, 1977 Minutes be approved as submitted. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT Director Forrest indicated the Personnel Committee had discussed the availability of the Conflict of Interest Statements, filed by Directors and District personne~ to the public. It was determined that the state- ments are in fact public records and anyone that requests to review them can do so. A nominal charge can be made if copies are requested. Staff was directed to determine a reasonable charge for copies. CONFERENCE, REPORT - AWWA CONFERENCE, ANAHEIM, MAY 8-13, 1977 President Disch gave a very comprehensive review of presentations made at the AWWA Conference which was held May 8-13, 1977 at Anaheim, PLANT 101 Rick Doremus, Developer of Tract 9059, was present and inquired about the status of a reservoir installation at Plant 101 and a booster pump. The General Manager gave a report on a meeting he had held regarding the use of three booster pumps to supply water to Tract 9059 until the reservoir is installed. The pumps would be electrical, operate on 110 voltage and cost approximately $6,000 to $8,000. It was felt fire protection would be adequate on a temporary basis with the pumps. The pumps would be mounted on a 4 x 7 mounting and could be used in emer- gency situations after the reservoir is built. Mr. Doremus will pro- vide a site for the booster pumps. After discussing the matter with th~ Board, it was M/S/C (Johnson - Stoops) that the staff be authorized to proceed with the purchase of three electrical pumps, as outlined by the General Manager, to provide water to Tract 9059, at a cost of $6,000 to $8,Q00. President Disch suggested contacting the Civil Defense regarding their purchasing the equipment later on for emergency equipment. CM ENGINEERING RE SEWER SERVICE PROPOSAL FOR EAST HIGHLANDS AREA CM Engineering presented the Board with an outline for a project report for an interceptor and collector sewer in the East Highlands area at the last Board Meeting. Engineer Rieker stated that a study based on this report would cost approximately $18,000 and an additional $1,000 for printing the report. After a discussion on the extent such a study should be made, it was -1- 5/23/77 M/S/C (Johnson - Stoops) that CM Engineering's proposed report on a sewer system for the East Highlands area be referred to the Sewer Coramittee, CM Engineering and the General Manager for study, with a report being made at the June 27th Board Meeting. FINANCING SPECIAL DISTRICTS CONFERENCE The Auditor and General Manager reported on various means of financing that was discussed at the Financing Special Districts conference held in San Francisco, May 13 & 14, 1977. Bond anticipation notes, lease purchase options and capacity charges were of special interest. No action taken. CWRA MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND WATER RELATED INFORMATION __ The Directors were given copies of information received from CWRA regarding their membership meeting and other water related informa- tion. No action taken. Information only. CORRESPONDENCE FROM CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF FORRESTRY RE TAX OVERRIDE The General Manager stated that the California Division of Forrestry had requested a resolution from the Board supporting the forthcoming tax override for structural fire protection in County Service Area 38. After a discussion on the matter, it was determined the Direct- ors would support the matter on an individual basis. No action taken. RESOLUTION 1977.38 - ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF SEWERS, TRACT 9076 - BOB TEE The General Manager indicated a Certificate of Completion had been received from CM Engineering indicating the sewer project had been completed according to District specifications and recor~aended the dedication of sewers be accepted by the District for Tract 9076. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that Resolution 1977.38, Accepting Dedication of Sewers be accepted as presented. GRANT DEED - PLANT 101 SITE Attorney Fa~rell stated he had reviewed the grant deed submitted to the District by Arnold Stubblefield for the Plant 101 site. He in- dicated he felt there should be some minor changes made in the terminology and the District shown as the grantee. Engineer Rieker indicated he had noted a minor error in the legal description, due to a typing error. The General Manager stated he and Arnold Stubblefield had checked the legal description. After discussing the suggested changes, it was M/S/C (Johnson - Stoops) that legal counsel be instructed to re- write the deed according to changes outlined by the Board and re- submitted to Mr. Stubblefield; if Mr. Stubblefield accepts the deed then it would be acceptable to the Board, as submitted by Counsel to Mr. Stubblefield. Mr. Farrell will send the rewritten deed directly to Mr. stubblefield, as time is of the essence. RESOLUTION 1977.37 - FINAL ANNEXATION RESOLUTION - COMBINING ANNEXA- TIONS 1976-12, GEORGE & EVELYN SENTIPOL AND 1976-15 VERA BANNISTER The General Manager indicated that Resolution 1977.37 combines Annexa- tions 1976-12, George & Evelyn Sentipal, 7224 Conejo Drive, San Bernar-'-' dino and 1976-15 Vera Bannister, 1902 Palm Avenue, Highland and present- ed them to the Board for approval. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that Resolution 1977.37 be accepted as present- ed. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS PLANT 101 RESERVOIR The General Manager requested authorization to call for bids for a reservoir at Plant 101 site. After a discussion regarding specifica- tions, costs, financing, etc., it was -2- 5/23/77 M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that the Board authorize the calling of bids for the reservoir at Plant 101 site on June 13, 1977. FINANCIAL STATE~iENT FOR APRIL The Board reviewed the Financial Statement as presented by the Auditor for the month of April. It was requested that a preliminary budget be prepared for the Board to ~review at the June'13th Board Meeting. WARRANTS Payroll - 1806-1867 $16,232.23 General 851-993 $239,401.41 Total $255,633.64 SENATE BILL 555 - CUMULATIVE INJURY The General Manager presented the Directors with information re SB 555 a cumulative injury bill. He indicated the State Compensation ~nsurance Fund is requesting support for the bill. It would simplify claims process, resolve funding problems and reduce costs by keeping litigated claims less complex. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that the District support SB 555 by resolution. ACWA DROUGHT INFORMATION The Board received copies of information received from ACWA regarding current drought information. No action taken. COMMUNITY WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR, JUNE 6, CONVENTION CENTER Information has been received re a Community Water Resource Manage- ment seminar being held June 6, at the Convention Center. After dis- cussion, it was M/S/~ (Stoops - Wall) that the General Manager, or someone designated by him, ~ttend the conference. JOINT POWERS COMMITTEE MEETING The General Manager indicated the Joint Powers Committee had met with the City Water Commission regarding the Joint Powers agreement with the City. The District was provided with a draft copy of a proposed agreement. It was determined the Joint Powers Committee would meet with Attorney Farrell and the General Manager to review the agreement in detail, after which it would be submitted to the Board and then be referred back to the Water Commission. BEAR VALLEY STOCK Director Johnson noted the District had acquired 300 additonal shares of Bear Valley stock. Information only. EXCHANGE COMMITTEE MEETING The General Manager gave a report on the Exchange Committee Meeting held Thursday, May 19, 1977. He stated Jack Beaver had given an up-to-date report on the water situation in California. It was mentioned a state project was being discussed for extending the California aqueduct from the Santa Ana low directly south to Whitewater for the benefit of the upper and lower desert regions. He also stressed the importance of keeping water rights firm. COORDINATOR FOR SECRETARIAT SEMINAR The Secretary stated she had been asked to coordinate the Secretariat Seminar which is held in conjunction with ~he CSDA conference in late September. The seminar is sponsored by the University of California - Santa Barbara Extension. M/S/C (Johnson - Stoops) that the Board support the Secreatry 100% in her endeavor to help in coordinating the seminar. -3- 5/23/77 SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION DAVE GRANT SEMINAR President Disch stated he had made a motion at the last Special District's meeting that a maximum cost of $1,000 be paid to Dave Grant for a seminar to be held in August. He was informed that this would limit the number of participants to forty. Therefore, he indicated he would make a motion at the upcoming meeting May 27th, that the enrollment be extended to include 60 participants for $1,000. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Johnson - Stoops) that President Disch present the motion at the Special District's Meeting on May 27th, that Dave Grant accept up to 60 participants at a cost of $1,000 to present his seminar. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. upon motion of Director Stoops, seconded by Director Wall. ' Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary Philip~. Disch, President -4- 5/23/77