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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 06/13/1977 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 1977 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and bid time declared closed by President Philip A. Disch. Mr. Disch led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Philip A. Disch, President, Directors Norman W. Forrest, Dennis Johnson, Gerald W. Stoops ABSENT: O.A. Wall, Vice-President CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel; John Dahlke, Con- sulting Engineer STAFF: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Kenneth O. Sorensen, Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary; Duncan Parkes, Engineering Dept. GUESTS: William C. Emery, Bob Tee, Red Ashby, Jim Beam, Gordon Follett, Walt Hoover, Lou Chovick, Arnold stubblefield MINUTES M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that the Minutes of May 23, 1977 be approved as presented. A correotion was noted in the May 17, 1977 Minutes, which would indicate the proposed road along the side of tank site 101 would be on the east side, rather than the west side of the tank, as the minutes reflected. M/S/C (Johnson - Stoops) that the minutes of May 17, 1977 reflect the noted correction. Director Wall arrived at 7:07 p.m. BID OPENING - DESIGN, FABRICATE, ERECT, PAINT AND DISINFECT ONE 1.4 M.G. WELDED STEEL WATER RESERVOIR AT PLANT SITE 101 · he Secretary opened and read the bid proposals for Design, Fabricate, Erect, Paint and Disinfect One 1.4 M.G. Welded Steel Water Reservoir at Plant Site 101. Legal Counsel checked each proposal. All pro- posals included the 10% bid bonds and were as follows: Trico Superior, Inc. $169,000.00 Amerioan Bridge, USS 153,210.00 Pacific Erectors Corp. 175,550.00 Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel 153,583.00 Engineer's Estimate 165,000.00 The estimate does not include grading. M/S/C (Forrest - Johnson) that the bids be turned over to the staff and consulting engineer for checking and recommendation. Engineer Dahlke, stated all proposals had been reviewed and found correct. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Johnson - Forrest) that the low bid submitted by USS American Bridge in the amount of $153,210.00 for the design, fabrication, erection, painting and disinfecting of one 1.4 m.g. welded steel water reservoir at Plant Site 101 be accepted, subject to the District having a valid deed to the property. The next two lowest bids will be held until the contract is executed. -1- 6/13/77 SEWER AND WATER REQUEST 39TH AND FERNDALE STREETS Bill Emery was present to request sewer and water services for his lot on 39th and Ferndale Streets. The General Manager stated the District does not have facilities to this area and recommended that Mr. Emery obtain services from the City of San Bernardino Water Dept. until such time as the District can provide services to him. Mr. Emery would connect to District services should they become available at a later date. After discussion on the matter, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Johnson) that a letter be written to the City of San Bernardino Water Dept. granting Mr. Emery permission to receive water and sewer services from the City. SEWER FEE DISCUSSION Mr. Jim Beam, Executive Director of the Building Industry Association of California, representing California builders and developers, was present and requested any action regarding a sewer fee increase be deferred by the Board until a study which his Association is conduct- ing regarding fees is completed. There was considerable discussion by the directors and concerned developers regarding the necessity of a sewer fee increase. The General Manager stated the item had been placed on the agenda for discussion only and that no action by the Board had been contemplated for this meeting. After the discussion, it was determined there would be further discussion on sewer fees at the next regular board ~eeting. Mr. Beam stated he would provide the District within two weeks information from the study which his Association is conducting for their consideration. COMMITTEE MEETINGS AS A WHOLE Director Forrest suggested that on matters of great importance the Board should meet together as a full committee to discuss the issue. POLICY REVIEW - TRACT 9915 Mr. Bob Tee, contractor, stated he has property in escrow for 141 lots which he has proposed to be developed. Since it is the policy of the Board not to provide sewer service without water service and the proposed development area is within the Southern California Water boundaries, Mr. Tee requested action by the Board in this regard. He stated he would like to have their decision by August 1st, if possible. It was determined the General Manager would con- tact Mr. Anthony of Southern California Water Co. regarding service to Tract 9915. RECESS CALLED AT 8:25 P.M. A recess was called at 8:25 in order for Attorney Farrell to review the Grant Deed and Agreement submitted by Arnold Stubblefield for the Plant 101 site. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 8:35 P.M. RESOLUTION 1977.43 AUTHORIZATION FOR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE DEED AND AGREEMENT FOR PLANT SITE 101 STUBBLEFIELD A grant deed and agreement were submitted by Arnold Stubblefield for Plant Site 101. Attorney Farrell read the agreement to the Board. In reviewing the agreement, it was determined clarification should be made regarding an anticipated roadway in the District's easement. Mr. Farrell penned in the correction. After a discussion regarding the terminology and contents of the agreement, on which both parties agreed, it was M/S/C (Johnson - Wall) that authorization be given for the President and Secretary to duly execute the grant deed and agree- ment for Plant Site 101, per Resolution 1977.43. Attorney Farrell stated the grant deed and plat should be recorded, but not the agreement. -2- 6/13/'77 SEWER COMMITTEE REPORT Director Johnson state d the Sewer Co~m~ittee had met primarily to discuss providing sewer service to the East Highlands area. It was determined that a sufficient number of studies had been con- ducted and mDnies should be spent at this point for development plans. He indicated the City of S.B. has an abandoned'sewer line which the District possibly could use in the development of the area. The General Manager stated he had reviewed a study made in 1969 by Joe Rowe for sewer service intO East Highlands and felt the 21" proposed sewer line would be adequate and would recommend proceed- ing on the proposed design worked out by Engineer Rowe in his study. Although funds are not available at this time for immediate action, he suggested planning should proceed to provide for future develop- ment.in that area. It was determined the General Manager will con- tact the City of S.B. 'cOncerning the 6se of their abandoned sewer line. AB 1825 - RE TREASURY FUNDS Director Johnson stated he had been to Sacramento and found that AB 1825,regarding eligible entities to borrow monies from the State Treasury, did not include county water districts. Therefore, it was proposed that action be taken to amend the bill to include county water districts. Although the bill has passed the Assembly, it is anticipated it can be amended in the Senate in August. Director Johnson requested the District staff to write letters to the Senate indicating our support of the amended bill. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Johnson) that letters be written to the appropriate Senators requesting approval of AB 1825, with an amend- ment added to include county water districts; that a copy of the letter be sent to Assemblymen from this District. It was directed that copies also be sent to Mickey Allen of ACWA, CSDA and the Special Districts Association. 16" SEWER LINE - STUBBLEFIELD MOBILE HOF~E PARK - EXTENSION OF WATER MAIN THROUGH "K" STREET TO CITY CREEK ROAD Arnold Stubblefield inquired as to whether or not the District pro- poses to install a 16" water main in "K" Street, through the stubblefield Mobile Home Park which will extend to City Creek Road. Mr. Stubblefield indicated the sewer line is already in the street and also inquired as to whether or not the District would accept them. The General Manager stated he cannot determine whether a water line can be installed until he has adequate plans which in- dicate where the sewer line is installed, due to Public Health regulations. However, the General Manager stated it was the intent of the District to install the water ~ain if the location of the sewer mains could be determined. Mr. Stubblefield stated he would provide the District with plans on Tuesday indicating the sewer line location. The directors requested a written proposed plan from Mr. Stubblefield of any construction or ideas and his priorities on such information on a continuing six months basis. Ms. Stubblefield stated he would provide the District with this information. After a lengthy discussion, it was M/S/C (Johnson - Stoops) that at the end of the meeting, it would be adjourned until Friday, June 17, 1977 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the extension of a 16" water main on "K" Street in Stubble- field's Mobile Home Park and acceptance of sewer mains in the same are a. REPORT ON FLUCTUATIONS IN WATER TABLES The General Manager presented the Board with graphs which demonstrated the fluctuations of water tables in various wells. Water tables in the vicinity of Plant 39 have risen considerably. The General Manager discussed the reasons for this change in the water levels. -3- 6/13/77 RESOLUTION 1977.39 - RELEASE OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT SEWER CHARGES, RICHARD E. SIMPLEMAN, 7409 GOLONDRINA The General Manager presented Resolution 1977.39 for Delinquent Sewer Charges, Richard E. Simpleman, 7409 Golondrina. He Stated all charges have been paid and recommended approval. M/S/C (Stoops - Johnson) that Resolution 1977.39 be approved as submitted. RESOLUTION 1977.40 INITIATING ANNEXATION 1977.2 RAY & HELEN MERRIT~, 6800 BROWNING ROAD, HIGHLAND The General Manager presented Resolution 1977.40, Initiating Annexa- tion 1977-2, Ray and Helen Merritt, 6800 Browning Road for approval. M/S/C (Forrest - Wall) that Resolution 1977.40 be approved as submitted. RESOLUTION 1977.17 - IN APPRECIATION OF DIRECTOR O.A. WALL President Disch presented Resolution 1977.17, which had been duly framed, to Director Wall in appreciation of his 23 years of service to the District. Mr. Wall thanked the Board. WARRANTS AND DIRECTORS EXPENSES The following expenses were declared by the Directors: Stoops - $200; Disch - $432.72; Wall $214.55; Johnson -$222.01; and Forrest $205.75 M/S/c (Johnson - Stoops) that the Director's expenses be approved as sub~aitted. Warrants - Payroll 1668 - 1930 $16,028.00; Gen. 994 - 1048 $176,165.96 Total $192,194.04. M/S/C (Johnson - Stoops) that the warrants be approved as presented. PETITION RE LANDSCAPING & FENCING OF PLANT 39 The General Manager stated he had received a petition from property owners requesting Plant 39 be landscaped and fenced. H~ indicated the project was a budget item and work would commence as soon as bids had been received and accepted for the fencing. The District will also landsoape the site. A letter had been received from Attorney Herwig, spokesman for the property owners, commending the General Manager for his attitude and action regarding their request. FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR MAY The Auditor stated the financial statement would not be presented at this time. PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 1977-78 The Manager stated the budget was not ready for presentation at this time. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR GRADING AT PLANT 101 After discussion regarding grading plans for the site at Plant 101, ,- it was M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that authorization be made for calling for bids for grading at Plant 101 on June 27, 1977. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR BOOSTER PUMPING STATION AT PLANT 99 After discussion regarding the necessity of a booster pumping station at Plant 99 to pump water to Plant 101, it was 6/Z3/7'