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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 03/25/1974 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MARCH 25, 1974 Minutes CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Philip A. Disch PLEDGE OF All those in attendance joined in the Pledge of Allegiance ALLEGIANCE to the flag of the United Stat~of America. ROLL CALL Directors Present - Disch, Littleton, Stallwood, Wall Director Forrest Arrived at 7:05 p.m. Others Present General Manager Secretary Rickert; Joseph Rowe, Consulting Engineer; Robert J. Farrell, Attorney; Recording Secretary, Bonnie Yorgesen and Marjory Dorr and Guest, Mrs. Alma Todd ADDITION TO Director Stallwood noted that an addition should be made MINUTES OF MARCH in the fourth paragraph of the Zone or Sphere of Influence ll, 1974 Meeting report of the Minutes of March ll, 1974, to read as follows: Each director could participate in any way he wishes as an individual. The last paragraph should read --- Director Stallwood commented on the activity of the High- land Chamber of Commerce as being the "leader" in High- land's determining what alternative to select. He said that District should certainly cooperate in every way possible, but "District should play a "low-key" in its dealings with the Highland Chamber of Commerce. However, each Director could participate in any way he wishes as an individual. MOTION ON MIN- With the addition ~o the minutes, as noted above, a motion UTES OF MARCH by Ray Stallwood was made, duly seconded by O.A. Wall ll, 1974 and carried unanimously that the minutes of March 11, 1974 were approved. ASSEMBLYMAN The General Manager reviewed a press release issued by MACDONALD'S RE- Assemblyman J.K. MacDonald introducing legislation pro- LEASE RE: LOAN posing the issuance of $150 million to finance a loan PROGRAM TO UP- program to assist public water suppliers in upgrading GRADE WATER their systems to meet public health requirements for SYSTEM domestic water s~pply systems. The adequacy of water systems in meeting standards was determined by the Com- mittee contacting local health officers to obtain an evaluation of water systems under their jurisdiction. The legislative committee's study indicated a need to upgrade the quality of small water systems and a less urgent need with regard to large systems. The General Manager suggest- ed that the District go on record as supporting this legislation. It may be something the District may wish to become involved in. He indicated that both he and Mr. Rowe had stated last week that the District is having a fJ~ori~e problem, with a number of wells, If we could become a recipient of these funds this may be a means of obtaining a better quality water delivered to our customers. MOTION Upon motion of Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously that the District support this legislation and direct a letter to Assembly- men Quimby and MacDonald regarding this legislation indicating the problem we are having with fluoride. CORRESPONDENCE President Disch noted a letter written to Board by RE SECRETARIES Secretaries Dorr,Hemsand Yorgesen re Conference attend- CONFERENCE ed on March 23, 1974. Marjory Dorr commented on the information received. No action necessary. -1- 3/25/74 March 25, 1974 REPORT ON STOCK- The General Manager stated there are 150 shares in HOLDER'S MEETING the Highland Well Company. The District owns l0 OF HIGHLAND WELL shares. Highland Well Company gave Dr. Hanson option COMPANY to buy 28 acres of the 53 acres for $500 per acre. They sold 24.22 acres to San Bernardino County Flood Control at the same price per acre as they did to Dr. Hanson. The acreage being in the City Creek Wash. The Board of Directors moved to distribute $50 per share or $500 for our l0 shares. Eadie & Payne has suggested that the Company retain $5,000 for future expenditures and for paying federal taxes, estimated to be $1,600. After five years, any balance left would be distributed to the stockholders. A letter from Security Title Company was reviewed regarding easements of the Pacific Bluff Investment properties on the deliveries of water to the various stockhold- ers through pipe lines under, over and through the property. Officers are: Florence Alpin, ~resident; Lou Chovic, Vice-president; and Donna Crouch, Sec- retary-Treasurer. WATER FORMULA RE- The General Manager reported that he, Joseph Rowe and QUIREMENT FOR DR. Robert Farrell had negotiated with East Highlands HANSON, HIGHLAND Orange Company as to the question of duty of water on COUNTRY CLUB mountain terrain or flat land. They requested the DEVELOPMENT District consider the duty of two feet of water per acre rather than three feet per acre. Lou Chovic is going before the Environmental Protective Agency as they had to change density down not up on that land. This came to light when the study planned condominiums on the end of Palm Avenue of W.R. Buster was accomplished. Everyone up to now has received three acre feet of water, now they don't use it. They would like us to make a study of the area. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood and duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, it was asked that staff with consultants be authorized to make a study to find out basically how much water it would take for mountain land, based upon a map presented by the Hanson people and present progress reports to the Board on May 13, 1974. CUSTOMER COMPLAINT Mrs. Alma Todd's presence was acknowledged by the Board. She indicated that she had mailed in a notice requesting final billing. Instead an employee of the District turned the water off and she was out- raged. The General Manager had a memorandum from The Assistant Office Manager and the memorandum from Mrs. Todd, which he read to the Board. He stated that in his opinion, as per her instructions on the card, that it was their judgment, as it would be in his, to discontinue service; whereupon, he read her memorandum to the Board Members. Mrs. Todd finally agreed that there could have been a misunderstanding. She said the total cost of the water being turned off was $34.20 and apparently she was looking for remuneration in that amount. Director Wall and Director Stallwood commented 9n the memorandum and indicated that they also felt the employee was following instructions properly. Whereupon, Mrs. Todd asked that the future bills be mailed to her at her new address indicated on her memo and that the water is not to be turned off unless she specifically requests it. RESULTS OF "SPHERE The General Manager reported on "Sphere of Influ- OF INFLUENCE" FOR ence hearing, of March 13, 1974. He indicated DISTRICT- HEARING that the City said that there was some misunder- BEFORE LAFC, MARCH standing between the City Water Department and our 13, 1974 District and he told them this was not so, that -2- 3/25/74 March 25, 1974 ~ he knew of no disagreements with them. Our Zone of Influence is on the South of Third Street with the National Forrest boundary line on the North, and within 700 to 800 feet of the mouth of the Santa Ana Canyon on the East, it also includes Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company on the West and generally the Joint Power Agreement line. The LAFC staff are suggesting holding San Bernardino to no further east than Boulder Avenue. He reported that Gene Hay of the Saratoga Development Company was at the Hearing and indicated he wanted the District to serve water and sewer. The Development Company is appearing before the Environmental Protection Agency in July of this year and hopes to be starting the Development by July 1975. They have seven phases of development. Director Disch suggested that the Dis- trict Zone of Influence be written up in the April Newsletter. REQUEST OF-A.R. Consulting Engineer, Rowe, made a presentation to the STUBBLEFIELD FOR Board on location of Stubblefield's sewer lines in DISTRICT TO connection with his mobile home park development. These ACCEPT DEDICATIONi lines were installed without the benefit of the Dis- OF SEWER LINES IN trict knowing if their standard specifications were MOUNTAIN SHODOWS followed. Therefore, it was suggested that Mr. MOBILE HOME PARK Stubblefield submit a report to the District on his sewer main installations to facilitate further study before any decision is made to consider acceptance of his lines as reported upon. No action taken. A copy of the report of the meeting between Mr. Stubble- field, Mr. Rowe and the General Manager was given to the Board Members. GUIDELINES FOR Mr. Farrell explained to the Board and read from the IMPLEMENTATION OF Government Code Section an account of the Conflict CONFLICT OF INTER- of Interest. He explained it would be at the dis- EST ACT. cretion of the Board as to whether or not to adopt rules regarding nature of disclosures. As a question of conflict comes up it will have to be considered individually on its own merits. It was asked by the Board that Mr. Farrell put his recommendations on the subject in a letter for each member of the Board and also for the District file. HIGHLAND CONGREGA- The General Manager posted a map indicating the TIONAL CHURCH SEWER general layout of the Church and facilities. In 1973 CHARGE the Highland Congregational Church had requested a price for sewer connection. The total cost was figured at $400 per acre for 4.36 acres, plus annexa- tion costs and water formula costs. This amounted to $3,244. The General Manager suggested an alter- nate plan of charging for the acreage that the exist- ing church, lawn and parking lot are situated on; that an other area of future parking, volley ball and shuffle board be considered through a deference agreement. MOTION Upon motion of Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall, and carried unanimously that we allow the Highland Congregational Church to connect to the sewer under the provision that they pay connecting charges for the acreage they are already using with a deference agreement upon the balance of the property and upon approval of legal counsel. AUTHORIZATION FOR General Manager requested he be authorized to attend GENERAL MANAGER TO the Public Sector Labor Law Conference, Thursday and ATTEND PUBLIC Friday, May 2 and 3 at the Americana Hotel In Los SECOR LABOR LAW Angeles. The UCLA Institute of Industrial Relations CONFERENCE will join with the Joint Committee on Public Employer -3- 3/25/74 March 25, 1974 Employee Relations of the California Legislature to present a major conference assessing the current standing and future impact of public employees re- lations legislation now being considered for passage. The fee cost is $60.00. MOTION Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, attendance by General Manager and any director was authorized for the Public Se~or Labor Conference, Thursday and Fri- day, May 2 and 3, 1974 at the Americana Hotel in Los Angeles at District expense. GENERAL MANAGER General Manager Rickert reported that he had been SPEAKING TO HIGH- asked to speak before the Highland Chamber of Com- LAND CHAMBER of merce about the East San Bernardino Water District COMMERCE and its operation on Tuesday, March 26, 1974. APPROVAL OF General - 30 - 159 $129,196.98 WARRANTS WATER AND Payroll - 7074 - 7134 13,991.11 SEWER DIVISIONS $143,188.09 MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Littleton, and carried unanimously, the Warrants for the Water and Sewer Divisons were approved. VISION CARE Director Forrester reviewed literature from the Chino Basin Water District in regards to vision care and indicated he felt the District should con- sider it as part of its Health Plan. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, it was directed that staff be authorized to investigate the cost of vision care in relation to present health plan and report to the personnel committee. IBM EXPENDITURES Director Stallwood asked that a monthly report on all IBM expenses both out of pocket and estimated staff expenses be submitted to the Board. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Wall, and carried unanimously, it was directed that a report §e.~]submitted to the Board regarding all IBM expenses, both out of pocket and estimated staff expenses on a monthly report with costs being accumulated. DISTRICT WATER Director Forrest reported he had been contacted by REPORT, EUCALYPTUS a property owner on Eucalyptus Street, between STREET Boulder Avenue and Webster Avenue that rusty water was coming from his water service. The General Manager indicated he would investigate the matter and report on it at a later date. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT OF Due to the attendance of three Board Members at the REGULAR MEETING A.C.W.A. Conference in San Francisco during the week of April 8, it was suggested that this meeting be adjourned until April 4, 1974, due to a lack of quorum. MOTION Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest, and carried unanimously, the March 25th Board Meeting will be adjourned to Thurs- day, April 4, 1974, at 3:30/~f~m. /7, ~ ~'-~ J Harold G. Rickert, S cr tary ~~. D~i ~ c~h, ~ p~r~e s~i ~e n t Board of Directors -4-