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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 08/26/1974 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 1974 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the President at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OVALLEGIANCE All those in attendance joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. =-~ ROLL CALL Directors Present: Forrest, Disch, Littleton Stallwood, and Wall Others Present: Acting General Manager, Secretary Hendricks~ Attorney Farrell; Consulting Engineer Rowe, Acting Recording Secretary Dorr; Mr. Dick Rieker of CM Engineering Assoc.; Col. Sid Cleveland representing residents of Perris Hill. INTRODUCTION-GUESTS The President introduced the guests- Col. Cleveland and Mr. Rieker. MINUTES OF REGULAR There being no additions or corrections to the MEETING OF AUGUST Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 12, 12, 1974 1974, upon motion of Director Forrest, duly second- MOTION ed by Director Littleton, the Motion approving the Minutes was carried by a majority with President Disch abstaining since he had not received a copy of the minutes. MINUTES OF REGULAR Prior to the President presenting the Agenda item ADJOURNED MEETING for consideration of the minutes of AugusC 19,1974, OF AUGUST 19, 1974 Director Forrest requested that he be permitted to make a statement regarding contents of these '" minutes. Director Forrest objected to the new "salary steps" as shown under Ordinance 280, Basic Salary Schedule, stating that at the Regular Adjourned meeting of August 19, 1974, he had approved this Ordinance revision on the basis of a different schedule that had been discussed by the Personnel Committee wherein there were no step increases at six months or at one and one-half year intervals as the schedule adopted shows. Director Forrest also advised there had been a memo to the file substantiating the foregoing but in reviewing the new Basic Salary Schedule Steps, it was not drawn up as originally recommended and considered. In view of the circumstances, it was felt by Director Forrest that because of misinforma- tion given him~ not conforming to the memorandum which had been addressed to the file in which it indicated that his recommendation had been accepted and approved, he could not approve the minutes of August 19, 1974. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton, the motion approving the minutes ,=~ of the Regular Adjourned Meeting of August 19, 1974 was carried by a majority, with Director Forrest voicing a dissenting vote. - 1 - 8/26/74 PERRIS HILL WATER President Disch, then, invited Col. Cleveland to SUPPLY PROBLEM joi'n the Directors at the Board table and present information regarding water supply problem within area of Perris Hill on behalf of himself and a majority of other residents. With permission, the Acting General Manager stated he would like to preface comments by Col. Cleveland with some preliminary information advising of the dissatisfaction of the residents who pay Jack Wid- meyer a water fee of $20.00 for 600 cu.ft, plus 50¢ per hundred cu.ft, and do not receive constant pressure. It was brought to the attention of the Directors that Jack Widmeyer had contacted the East San Bernardino County Water District offering the system to the District. After considerable investigation by District, the offer was rejected due to various reasons recorded in previous minutes. A similar, not identical, situation was recalled in which the Orange Knoll area, a property of Jack Widmeyer, had been annexed by District, an accept- able plan having been worked out for the residents. Colonel Cleveland spoke concurring with the Acting General Manager's comments and stated that Jack Widmeyer would not, in his opinion, oppose the efforts of the Perris Hill residents to obtain water from the District; adding that Mr. Widmeyer was always most cooperative. The President asked Consulting Engineer Rowe to make any suggestions or recommendations regarding this matter. Therewith, Mr. Rowe stepped up to the wall map of the area and pointed out elevation problems and advised of several factors to be con- sidered; i.e. a) Condition of existing facilities b) Date of existing installations c) Alternative plans. He asked Colonel Cleveland if the informa- tion on aforementioned considerations could be obtained and was ~ssured that the information could be secured. Since the Directors were somewhat familiar with the situation, a minimum of discussion ensued,, at conclusion of which, D~recto~ Po~est suggested that if District considered making any study of the matter, it might be well to include Colonel Cleveland in the meetings. Colonel Cleve- land stated he would be glad to attend and assist in any way, particularly in helping Perris Hill residents secure District water MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Wall, and carried unanimously, the Engin- eering Staff with assistance of Consulting Engineer Rowe was instructed to initiate a Perris Hill Water Study and bring back recommendations including cost analysis (based on a cost for each individual prop- erty being served by District) to the Regular Board Meeting of September 23, 1974. eM ENGINEERING ASSOC.Mr. Dick Rieker of CM Engineering Associates was FEE SCHEDULE 8/5/74 asked by the President to clarify the new Fee Schedule dated August 5, 1974, copies having been distributed to Directors along with the old Fee Schedule for comparison. Mr. Rieker advised that the increase in fees, for one thing, was due to the fact that the Field Crews were Union Members and had a contract. When the Field Crews had an increase, CM Engineering felt a responsibility to also increase salaries of office personnel. For information only, Mr. Rieker stated that CM Engin- eering was very competitive with other engineering companies. 2 8A26/74 MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, the prevailing new rates of CM Engineering Associates, dated August 5, 1974 were accepted. NEWS ARTICLE RE A news article regarding Sewer Fees on vacant SEWER FEES ON trailer spaces appeared in the Sun under date of VACANT TRAILER August 21, 1974 and copies had been mailed to SPACES the Directors as similar situations had come be- fore the Board in the past specifically the Stubblefield Mobile Home Park development. While no action was required by the Board, it was sug- gested by Director Wall and concurred with by all members that a copy of the article should be sent to Mr. Arnold Stubblefield in order that he might be aware of action taken by other entities than the District. CLARIFICATION ON The Acting General Manager stated he wished to SALARY SCHEDULE clarify a matter that had occurred as a result of ORDINANCE 280 the revisions in the new Wage Scale (Salary Schedule Ordinance 280) in which some personnel were actually receiving more money per month than the revised wage scale indicated and some less (the maximum/minimum differential not more than $5.00). However, when the next step in the indi- vidual's salary range was reached, the matter would be automatically rectified. On questioning by several members of the Board, examples were cited, and a recommendation made by the Acting General Manager that no action be taken to correct the differential due to the circumstances. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Littleton, and carried by a majority, the recommendations of the Acting General Manager in permitting the new Wage Scale (Salary Schedule Ordinance 280) to remain "as is" was accepted with ad~ssenting vote by Director Forrest, TAX LEVY ON ALL Acting General Manager presented letter which had INSURANCE PREMIUMS been distributed to the Directors previously from 3% A.B. 1483 Standard Insurance Co. w/home office in Portland, Ore. dated August 16, 1974 advising the background of the California A.B.1483 providing for 3% tax on all insurance premiums paid by State Residents for the purpose of funding a pension system for policemen and firemen, separate from the general pension system for Public Employees. RESOLUTION MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by RES. 1974-43 Director Wall and carried unanimously Resolution 1974-43 was adopted with instructions to the Staff and assistance of Legal Counsel to draw up Resolution 1974.43 expressing opposition to California A.B.1483 with coveri-ng letter to be mailed to Assymen-Jerry Lewis, John P. Quimby and Walter Karabian; Sen.Ruben Ayala and Alfred Alquist; Senate Public Employees & Retirement Committee and Senate Finance Committee by roll call vote: Ayes: Directors- Disch, Forrest, Littleton, Stallwood and Wall Noes: Directors- None Absent: Directors- None RESOLUTION N0.1974.41 DISTRICT ANNEXATION Resolution No. 1974.41 was presented to the Board 1974-6(DONALDTAYLOR) initiating Annexation proceedings to LAFco 1974-6 Donald Taylor, 28675 Baseline Ave. Highland. 3 8/26/74 MOTION Upon motion of Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Forrest, and carried unanimously, that Resolution 1974.41 be adopted by the Board. RESOLUTION N0.1974.42 DISTRICT ANNEXATION Resolution No. 1974.42 was presented to the Board 1974-7(PETROLANE initiating Annexation proceedings to LAFco 1974-7, PROPERTIES) Petrolane Properties, S.E. Corner Palm and Highland Avenues, Highland. MOTION Upon motion of Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Forrest, and carried unanimously, that Resolution 1974.42 be adopted by the Board. MANAGER'S REPORT NOTICE OF FILING The Acting General Manager read a Notice of Filing FOR RATE INCREASE Application for Rate Increase for Southern Califor- WITH CALIF. PUC nia Edison Company filed on June 7, 1974, date of BY EDISON CO. Hearing not set, affective approximately late 1975 or early 1976. No action needed at this time as the general opinion of the Board was to wait until the Hearing date was set. WATER QUALITY CON- The Acting General Manager reviewed the possible TROL BOARD HEARING, agenda to be covered at the forthcoming Water FRIDAY, 9/13/74 Qualtiy Control Board Hearing on Friday, September 13, 1974 at Riverside. Consulting Engineer Rowe further clarified East San Bernardino County Water District's interest in the above Hearing; recommend- ing that someone representing the District should attend to observe and gather information presented at this meeting. MOTION Upon motion by John Littleton, duly seconded by Ray Stallwood, and carried unanimously, the Acting General Manager wBs instructed to have someone representing District attend the Hearing on Friday, September 13, 1974 at Riverside. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS General Checks 671 781 $248,435.33 WATER AND SEWER DIVISION Payroll 7396 7426 26,706.80 $275,142.13 MOTION Upon motion of Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Stallwood and carried unanimously, the warrants were approved as submitted. REQUEST BY T.A. The Acting General Manager stated that letter dated GRIMM TO LEASE NO. August 26, 1974 had been received from T.A.Grimm FORK WATER CO. requesting District approval to lease 12 to 20 WATER STOCK FOR shares of North Fork Water Co. Stock for irrigation IRRIGATION purposes in the Highland area. Mr. Grimm also re- quested information on annual cost per share. In discussing the matter, the Acting General Manager stated it would be necessary to draw up an Agreement; and, then recommended that Mr. Grimm be advised that the annual cost per share would be $5.00 or amount of the assessment on each share, whichever was greater. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Littleton, and carried unanimously that T.A. Grimm be advised by letter as recommended by the Acting General Manager; and, in addition bear the entire expense of drawing up of an Agreement by the District's Legal Counsel 4 8/26/74 REQUEST FOR POST- The Acting General Manager informed the Board that PONEMENT OF THE a request had been made by the Staff, Consulting SUNNYSIDE MUTUAL Engineer and Legal Counsel to postpone report on WATER COMPANY Sunnyside Mutual Water Co. due on September 9, 1974 REPORT to an indefinite date due to the fact that although a number of attempts have been made to contact Mr. Spud Murphy, President, they had beenunsuccessful. It is necessary to meet with Mr. Murphy in order to obtain information for the report. MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest, and carried unanimously that the report on Sunnyside Mutual Water Co. due on Sept. 9, 1974 be postponed to an indefinite date due to ~ District's inability to contact Mr. Murphy; and that Staff should contact Mr. Murphy notifying him of the situation. ANNOUNCEMENT OF Announcement was made by the Acting General Manager MEETING OF ASBCSD regarding the meeting of Association of San Bernar- SEPT. 16, 1974 dino County Special Districts, Monday evening, September 16, 1974 at the Mediterranean Restaurant San Bernardino MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Littleton, and carried unanimously, approval was given for any member of the Staff that the Act- ing General Manager so designated, and any Board Member who wished to attend the meeting of the ASBCSD on September 16th at the Mediterr~ean do so at the District's expense. PROGRESS REPORT The Acting General Manager made a progress report WATER PRESSURE regarding status of the Water Pressure Study on STUDY- ARGYLE AVE. Argyle Ave.(Edgemont - Toluca Dr.) area; stating (EDGEMONT TO TOL- letter requesting appointment for Flow Tests had UCA DR.)AREA been mailed Friday, August 23, 1974 to customers affected and to date four customers had responded. Information only. ~ INSTALLATION OF The Acting General Manager informed the Board of a SEWER COLLECTION request by Petrolane, Inc. (Stater Bros.) regarding LINE WITHIN a sewer collection line within Petrolane's property PETROLANE at the Southeast Corner of Highland Ave. and Palm PROPERTY Ave. in Highland and gave a brief summary of the situation. He then called on Consulting Engineer Rowe to clarify with~ the map the details of the two (2) alternatives for this installation: l. A sewer line with easements built across the property under District specifications and in- spection, with separate laterals to each building, dedication to District for ownership and mainten- ance. 2. A single lateral in Palm Ave. with a private system on the property. In the event of a partial sale, new laterals and separate con- nections would be required. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, the Acting General Manager was instructed to submit ~ proposal incorporating the recommendations of the Consulting Engineer, detailing the two plans and requesting a decision by Petrolane, Inc. REQUEST FOR BOARD The Acting General Manager asked the Board for AFFIRMATION FOR affirmation for the loan of $100,000.00 of Sewer THE LOAN OF SEWER Funds to the Water Division to July, 1975 FUNDS TO THE WATER DIV. 5 8/26/74 MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest,duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, authorization was given for the requested loan of $100,000.00 from Sewer Funds to the Water Division of July, 1975. DIRECTOR FORREST Director Forrest wished to take this opportunity to EXPRESSES APPRE- thank the Staff very much for the flowers and ATION TO STAFF card while he was in the hospital recently. FOR FLOWERS ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by MOTION Director Forrest and carried unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. ~ Howard H. Hendricks Acting Secretary _~/~ ~/~~//'~3/~j,'~ Board of Directors Philip A. Disch President of Board Directors