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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 09/09/1974 G~9~ EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1974 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by President Disch at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE All those in attendance joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. ROLL CALL Directors Present: Disch, Forrest, Stallwood, Wall and Littleton Others Present: Acting Secretary Hendricks; Con- sulting Engineer Rowe: Attorney William Farrell, representing Robert Farrell; Ken Patterson of Eadie & Payne and Recording Secretary Yorgesen. CORRECTION OF MINUTES Director Stallwood pointed out that Director Forrest, OF AUGUST 26, 1974 not President Disch, suggested that if District con- sidered making any study of the matter, it might be well to include Colonel Cleveland, in the Perris Hill MOTION Water Supply Matter. With the corrections to the minutes as noted above, a motion was made by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Forrest that the minutes be approved as corrected. LETTER FROM CITY OF A copy of a letter written to LAFCo by Purdy Hicks, SAN BERNARDINO TO City Engineer for the City of San Bernardino, has LAFCo RE JOINT POWERS been received which indicated an investigation ~hould AGREEMENT OF 1957 be made by the Environmental Improvement Agency since AND ANNEXATION - the boundary lines which had been set originally in ZONE OF INFLUENCE 1957 were considerably larger with the present Zone of Influence than in those set in 1957 when the Agreement was entered into. Both, Attorney Green and Attorney Farrell were shown the letter with Attorney Green responding by letter. Attorney Green% letter stated that the District should respond to the City's letter by writing the Environmental Improvement Agency pointing out the City's error. Attorney Farrell agreed that the letter should be written. Consulting Engineer Rowe suggested the letter be written Friday, September 13, 1974, when Attorney Green, Attorney Farrell and staff will be meeting together. Director Stallwood stated that the letter be written by staff and attorneys; that the General Manager upon returning from vacation contact Mr. Reid of LAFCo, thereby setting a meet- ing with him and the Annexation Committee. MOTION Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, the General Manager was directed to set up a meeting with Mr. A1 Reid, Executive Secretary of LAFCo, which would also include Directors Stallwood and Wall, Attorney Farrell and Consulting Engineer Rowe to investigate the possibility of a blanket annexation of the Zone of Influence of the District; to write a letter to the Environmental Improvement Agency, with our attorneys, in response to Mr. Purdy Hick's letter. PARK AND RECREATION Director Stallwood indicated to the Board that a DISTRICT BOND ISSUE Bond Issue was being presented in November for parks and recreation in our District. He stated the people were looking to the District for leadership in this matter. After discussion by the Board, General Manager Rickert was directed to investigate the matter further and report back to the Board at their next regular meeting of September 23, 1974. There were some questions as to boundaries, etc. - 1 9/9/74 ASSOCIATION OF SAN The Acting Secretary indicated to the Board BERNARDINO COUNTY that the Association of San Bernardino County SPECIAL DISTRICTS Special Districts monthly meeting was being MONTHLY MEETING held on September 16, 1974, in San Bernardino, with this District being the Host District. The meeting will be held at the Mediterranean Restaurant at 7:00 p.m. with Mike Hewlett as guest speaker. No action taken, information only. RECORDING SECRETARY Director Forrest indicated to the Board he felt TO ATTEND SPECIAL the Recording Secretary and one other person DISTRICT MEETING should be present at the Association of San Bernardino County Special District's meeting since our District is Host to handle registra- tion. MOTION Upon motion of Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, authorization was made for Recording Secretary Yorgesen and one other person to attend the Special District's meeting at the Mediterranean Restaurant for the purpose of registration. RESIGNATION OF The Acting Secretary indicated to the Board that WAREHOUSEMAN the Warehouseman for the District was resigning as of October 1, 1974. He asked authorization for some flexibility in starting salary when hir- ing someone for the job. MOTION Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest, and carried unanimously, authorization was given to staff to use their own discretion in the hiring and salary of a new warehouseman. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The financial statements were given to the FOR JULY, 1974 Board for the month of July. The Auditor in- dicated that he added a new portion to the financial statement that had not previously been issued. At the end of each statement, particularly the water and sewer, a section has been added showing capital outlay expenses for the month, bond principal payments for the month and contributed equipment received during the month. The net amount expended either comes from net revenues for the year or prior year surpluses. The Board expressed their apprecia- tion for this additional information. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR Director Stallwood indicated to the Board that FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE, he felt Eadie & Payne should be appointed as 1975 auditors for the District for the year ending June, 1975. MOTION Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously the firm of Eadie & Payne were appointed as auditors for the District for the year ending June, 1975. PRESENTATION OF President Disch asked Kenneth Patterson, CPA 1973-74 AUDIT REPORT representing Eadie & Payne, to review the 1973-74 EADIE & PAYNE Audit Report for the Board. Mr. Patterson indicat- ed that he had reviewed the Audit Report to see what the most rmeaningful area would be to report on. He stated that the District ratio had been met on the bond issues as required. Mr. Patter- son also brought out the fact that the Water Department always seemed to meet its ratio, but never had a surplus. The Sewer Department had over the years struggled to meet its ratio as required by the bond indentures, but always had a fairly substantial cash reserve. Due to the fact that there were no surplus funds from pre- vious years in the Water Department and advance- ments had been made to the Water Department by the Sewer Department, Mr. Patterson stated it -2- 9/9/74 would be important for the Board to watch their water expenses during the year and ask themselves where the money would come from if they planned a particular project. He noted that the rates had been increased, but due to increased operating costs of inflation and con- tinual increases such as utility rates, the rate increase may well be completely overcome within the next two years. Mr. Patterson answer- ed other questions asked by the Board. MOTION Upon motion of Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, the 1973-74 Audit Report was accepted as presented, w Upon leaving the Board Meeting, Kenneth Patter- son invited all Board Members to attend Rotary Club as his guests on September 23, 1974, for the purpose of hearing Dennis Bloom speak on the dis- advantages of this area merging with the City of San Bernardino, since the past week a speech had been given on the advantages of this area merging with the City of San Bernardino. The meeting will be held at the Plantation Restaurant at 12:10 on September 23, 1974. For information only. WATER QUALITY The Water Quality Board is meeting in Riverside BOARD MEETING Friday, September 13, 1974. Consulting Engineer Rowe will obtain details of the meeting and in- form the Board Members so they might attend, along with Duncan Parkes of the District Engineer- ing staff. DIRECTORS LEAVE Directors Stallwood and Forrest asked to be MEETING excused from the meeting at 8:00 p.m. CONSENT OF EASEMENT The Acting Secretary indicated to the Board TO SOUTHERN CALIF- that Southern California Edison Company re- ORNIA EDISON COMPANY quested a Consent of Easement from the District, over and/or near the former West Highland ditch, along the Rita York property in which the Dist- rict has an easement by virtue of the dedication by the West Highland Company. This Consent of Easement had been re-written by Attorney Farrell excluding all District facilities from the Conseot. MOTION Upon motion of Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously by those Directors present, approval of the Consent of Easement as re-written was made to Southern California Edison Company. REPORT ON RESOLUTION The Acting Secretary indicated to the Board that 1974-43 RE ASSEMBLY all members had been forwarded a copy of Resolution BILL 1483 No. 1974-43 expressing District opposition to California Assembly Bill 1483, providing for a 3% tax on all insurance premiums paid by residents of the State of California. No action, information only. CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO The Acting Secretary indicated to the Board that ANNEXATIONS LAFC the District had received notice of annexation m 1473 & 1474 of property at S/28th Street; W/Bradford Avenue, this took in one of the District Plants; also, N/Marshall Blvd. & East and West of Bonnie. The plat showing these annexations had been present- ed to the Board at a previous meeting. For infor- mation only. -3- 9/9/74 CLAIM OF GLORIA The Acting Secretary informed the Board that the GRAHAM/DBA TOWN & District had received a letter from Attorney COUNTRY GI~SHOP Anderson representing Gloria Graham/dba Town AND BEAUTY SALON & Co un~yGift Shop and Beauty Salon re their be- ing notified their water was going to be shut off for several hours, due to a water pipe being repaired. It was learned later that their water had not in fact been turned off as they were serviced by Southern California Water Company. Because of the misinformation they are asking a total of $245 be paid them due to lost receipts and goodwill. MOTION After discussion of the matter and upon motion of Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Little- ton and carried unanimously by those Directors present, the claim is being turned over to the District's insurance carrier for consideration. LETTER FROM STATE The Acting Secretary stated to the Board that the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH District had received a letter from C.E. Anderson, RE FUTURE USE OF STATE District Engineer Water Sanitation Department, PROJECT WATER suggesting a meeting between Southern California Water Company and the East San Bernardino County Water District, on Thursday, September 12, 1974, re treatment requirements of the Department, possible use of common treatment and storage facilities and reliability of service from San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. MOTION Upon motion of Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously by those Directors present, authorization was made for General Manager Rickert and Joseph Rowe to attend the meeting between Southern California Water Company and the East San Bernardino County Water District on Thursday, September 12, at 10:00 a.m. In the event General Manager Rickert is unable to attend the meeting, Consult- ing Engineer Rowe will attend. AUDITOR-TREASURER The Acting Secretary indicated to the Board that REPORT ON DELINQUENT although Board policy was to lock-off water fifteen ACCOUNTS days after a bill is one month delinquent in some cases, such as chronic delinquencies, etc., as provided in the District's ordinances. All such lock-offs would be at the discretion of management. MOTION Upon motion of Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously by those Directors present, staff was authorized to lock-off water on a thirty day basis at .the discretion of management. REPORT OF ¢SDA MEETING Director Wall reported that Ralph Chapman, BY DIRECTOR WALL representing all Special Districts is on the California Intergovernmental Relations Committee and will be handling and processing all HUD grants under the 701 series. He stated that Assembly Bill 4519 increased the interest rate of Special Districts to 8% on bonds; that Assembly Bill 1723 will allow Special Districts to invest money in various othe~rplaces such as bankers acceptances, etc.; that under Proposition No. 9, any Ordinance in connection with the Conflict of Interest must be filed with the Board of Supervisors, after discussion -4- 9/9/74 on this matter Attorney William Farrell was asked to check it out. Director Wall also indicated that he had received a report prepared by the Governor's Task Force on Local Government Reform and requested that the Staff supply each Board Member with a copy for their information· CSDA 1974 CONFERENCE The Acting Secretary stated the District had SPONSORSHIP ASSESS- received the 1974 California Special Districts MENT REQUEST Association Conference Sponsorship Assessment for $100, which was the amount that was con- tributed by the District last year. MOTION Upon motion of Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously by those Directors present, authorization was given to contribute the same amount as last year, $100 to the California Special Districts Association Conference Sponsorship Assessment. SIXTH ANNUAL CALIF- T.he Actihg Secretary stated to the Board he had ORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICT received notification of the Sixth Annual Calif- ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE ornia Association Conference being held November 20, 21 and 22, 1974 at the Sheraton Inn, Fresno, Ca. MOTION Upon motion of Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously by those Directors present, authorization was made for any Director or staff member designated by the General Manager to attend the Sixth Annual California Association Conference on November 20, 21 & 22, 1974, in Fresno, Ca. PROPOSITION NO. 17 The Acting Secretary stated he had received NEW MELONES DAM information from ACWA indicating they were PROJECT requesting that action be taken to defeat Propo- sition No. 17, a bill designed to kill the New Melones Dam Project on the Stanislaus River. This item will be on the September 23, 1974, agenda. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting upon motion of Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously by those Directors present adjourned [ , at 8:50 p.m. ~ ~. ~4~ Howard Hendricks Acting Secretary Board of Directors · ' Disch President, Board of Directors -5- 9/9/74