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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 11/25/19740 330 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 1974 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by President Disch at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The President led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. ROLL CALL Directors Present: Disch, Littleton, Wall, Stallwood and Forrest Directors Absent: None Others Present: General Manager Rickert, Audit- or Hendricks, Attorney Robert J. Farrell, Con- sulting Engineer Rowe, Marjorie Pelto, guest, and Recording Secretary Eastwood. MINUTES OF REGULAR President Disch indicated that in the motion MEETING OF NOVEMBER concerning the Special District Public Relations 11, 1974 Brochure re Services Provided by Special Dis- tricts, he had voted no because there had not been a specific price quoted on the cost to the District. MOTION Upon motion of Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously there being no other corrections or additions to the Minutes, they were approved as submitted. CORRESPONDENCE FROM The General Manager indicated that he had re- DICK RIEKER, C M ceived a copy of a letter written by Dick ENGINEERING RE DEPT Rieker, CM Engineering to the Department of OF HOUSING AND Housing and Urban Development reguesting infor- URBAN DEVELOPMENT mation on the availability of water and sewer grants. Also, a copy of a letter Mr. Rieker had received from the HUD office informing him there is no money available at this time. However, they requested he stay in contact with them. This item was for information only. Copies of the letters were given to all Board Members. NOTICE FROM LAFC The General Manager indicated to the Board RE ANNEXATION TO that he had received notification from LAFC CITY OF SAN BERNAR- re the City of San Bernardino annexation DINO (DEL ROSA & (Del Rosa Avenue and 19th Street). The Notice 19th STREET) indicated they will require water att~his location, as a fire station is being consider- ed. The General Manager recommended that the District's representative appear at the Hear- ing to inform LAFCo that this location is within the District boundaries and the notice should also note the use of District sewer service, as well as water service. No action taken or required at this time. DISCUSSION ON FIRE The General Manager suggested a possible HYDRANT RENTAL charge by the District be considered for CHARGE the governing fire protection agency within the District boundaries for using District fire hydrants as a means of revenue to the District. The General Manager indicated he would check with water districts in the L.A. County, as well as San Bernardino County, -1- 11/25/74 to see what, if any, charges are being made to fire dis- tricts for fire hydrant rentals in those areas. Upon motion of Director Forrest, duly seconded by MOTION Director Wall and carried unanimously the matter is to be referred to the Water Committee and a report and recommendation brought back to the January 27, 1975, Board Meeting re charges for fire hydrants use by fire districts. Resolution No. 1974 58, Final Annexation No. 1973.9, RESOLUTION NO. American Housing Guild, Lynwood & Ironwood, San 1974.58, ANNEXA- Bernardino, for water and sewer service was present- TION NO. 1973-9, ed to the Board by the General Manager, who recommend- AMERICAN HOUSING ed adoption of the Resolution. ~UILD Upon motion of Director Forrest, duly seconded by MOTION Director Littleton and carried unanimously Resolu- tion No. 1974.58 was adopted. Resolution No. 1974 59, Final Annexation No. 1973.10 RESOLUTION NO. Dr. Russell R. Roberts, 28807 East Baseline, East High- 1974.59, ANNEXA- lands, for water service was presented to the Board TION 1973-10, by the General Manager, who recommended adoption of DR. RUSSELL the Resolution. ROBERTS Upon motion of Director Forrest, duly seconded by MOTION Director Littleton and carried unanimously Resolu- tion No. 1974.59 was adopted. Resolution No. 1974.60, Final Annexation No. 1974-1 RESOLUTION NO. Harvey & Ellawee Taylor, 7003 Conejo, San Bernardino 1974.60, ANNEXA- for sewer service was presented to the Board by the ~ION NO. 1974-1 General Manager, who recommended adoption of the HARVEY & ELLAWEE Resolution. TAYLOR Upon motion of Director Forrest, duly seconded by MOTION Director Littleton and carried unanimously Resolu- tion No. 1974.60 was adopted. Resolution No. 1974 61, Final Annexation No. 1974-2, RESOLUTION NO. Leslie E & Anna B. Henderson, 28415-21 Third Street, 1974.61, ANNEXA- Highland for water service was presented to the TION NO. 1974-2 Board by the General Manager who recommended adoption LESLIE E. & ANNA of the Resolution. B. HENDERSON Upon motion of Direc%or Forrest, duly seconded by MOTION Director Littleton and carried unanimously Resolu- tion No. 1974.61 was adopted. Resolution No. 1974 62, Final Annexation No. 1974-3, RESOLUTION NO. Stephen & Edith Jankay, 7358 Church Street, East 1974.62, ANNEXA- Highland for water service was presented to the TION NO. 1974-3 Board by the General Manager who recommended adoption STEPHEN & EDITH of the Resolution. JANKAY Upon motion of Director Forrest, duly seconded by MOTION Director Littleton and carried unanimously Resolu- tion No. 1974.62 was adopted. Resolution No. 1974 63, Final Annexation No. 1974-4, RESOLUTION NO. W.J. & Patricia LeBrun, 7225 Tippecanoe, San 1974.63, ANNEXA- Bernardino for sewer service was presented to the TION NO. 1974-4 Board by the General Manager who recommended adoption W.J. & PATRICIA of the Resolution. LEBRUN Upon motion of Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously Resolu- tion No. 1974.63 was adopted. -2- 11/25/74 RESOLUTION NO. 1974.64 Resolution No. 1974.64, Final Annexation ANNEXATION NO. 1974-5, No. 1974-5, Robert A. & Marie K. Wilkie, ROBERT A. & MARIE K. 7175 Conejo Drive, San Bernardino, California WILKIE for sewer service was presented to the Board by the General Manager who recommend- ed adoption of the Resolution. MOTION Upon motion of Director Forrest, duly second- ed by Director Littleton and carried unanimous- ly, Resolution No. 1974.64 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1974.65 Resolution No. 1974.65, Final Annexation No. ANNEXATION NO. 1974-6, 1974-6, Donald P. Taylor, 28675 Baseline, DONALD P. TAYLOR Highland for water service was presented to the Board by the General Manager who recom- mended adoption of the Resolution. MOTION Upon motion of Director Forrest, duly second- ed by Director Littleton and carried unanim- ously, Resolution No. 1974.65 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1974.66 Resolution No. 1974.66, Final Annexation No. ANNEXATION NO. 1974-7 1974-7, Petrolane Properties, Inc., S.E. PETROLANE PROPERTIES, Corner of Palm & Highland Avenues, Highland INC. for water and sewer service was presented to the Board by the General Manager who recommended adoption of the Resolution. MOTION Upon motion of Director Forrest, duly second- ed by Director Littleton and carried unanim- ously, Resolution No. 1974.66 was adopted. CORRESPONDENCE CUCA- The General Manager indicated to the Board MONGA COUNTY WATER that he had received correspondence from DISTRICT RE COMPUTER the Cucamonga County Water District thanking PROGRAMS our District for the use of our System 3, Model 6 IBM Programs to set their program up. They also indicated that as soon as their Assessment and Improvement District programs are ready they will be available for our use. This item for information only, no action taken. COMPLAINT NO. 163785 The General Manager indicated to the Board FOR DAMAGES, ONIE that the District had been served with a DEVAUGHN - SV 2585 Complaint for Damages on November 14, 1974, re Onie DeVaughn, 6680 Roca Circle, San Bernardino by the Law Firm of Tomlinson, Steinman & Nydam. This Complaint was for- warded on to the District Insurance carrier, Morgan & Franz for further action. He stated that the Claim for Damages had been reviewed by the St. Paul Insurance Co., and they recommended denial, of which Board action was taken. Therefore, this Complaint has been filed. He also stated that he had received a letter from the St. Paul Insurance Company indicating they have turned the matter over to Attorneys Patterson, & Rogers of Coving. Attorney Farrell was asked to comment in regards to any cross-complaint and he indicated that he knew of no reason for us to file such as tke District is not claiming any damage and suggested they take action giving the Secretary of the Board authorization to sign any pleadings in the matter. -3- 11/25/74 Upon motion of Director Forrest, duly seconded MOTION by Director Stallwood and carried unanimously authorization was given to the Secretary of the Board to sign any pleadings on behalf of the District in the matter of Onie DeVaughn. The General Manager explained that this item came up RE-ROOFING OF rather suddenly and was not listed on the budget as OFFICE BUILDING the building did not show signs of leaking until~the last heavy rain fall. He stated that patching had been considered, however, the contractors indicated they would not guarantee their work as the roof was in such bad shape. Three bids were obtained to re- roof the entire office building: Danko Roof Company, $1,788.00; Bell Roof Company, $1,945.00; and Morrison & Hope, Inc., $2,119.00. After discussion on the types of materials being used and the work being done, according to identical specifications with a two year guarantee from all three companies, the General Manager recommended acceptance of the iow bid of Danko Roof Company. Upon motion of Director Forrest, duly seconded by MOTION Director Littleton and carried unanimously, the lowest and best bid for re-roofing the Office Building was awarded to Danko Roof Company for $1,788. The General Manager indicated that he had received DISCUSSION OF an Application to Appropriate Unappropriated Water APPLICATION TO filed with the State Water Resources Control Agency. APPROPRIATE UN- The Big Bear Municipal Water District is filing on APPROPRIATED WATER Unappropriated water of the Santa Ana River. Since BIG BEAR LAKE this involved water that the North Fork Water Co. receives as its supply and the District owns a con- siderable amount of water stock in North Fork Water Company, it was recommended by the General Manager that this data be forwarded to Denslow Green for the purpose of allowing him to make comments in conjunc- tion with the Big Bear condemnation suit. Their filing is for 54,527 acre feet of water. (a copy was given to each Board Member). After considerable discussion upon motion of Director Forrest, duly MOTION seconded by Director Wall~'and carried unanimously the General Manager was authorized to send a copy of said Application to Denslow Green and the North Fork Water Company. Each Board Member received a copy of the Rules and SPECIAL DISTRICTS Regulations of the LAFC of San Bernardino County POLICY STATEMENT Affecting Independent Special Districts and a copy - LAFC of a Policy Statement regarding LAFC Special Dis- trict representation. The papers were prepared by Ivan HopkinS in an effort to gain representation on the LAFC. Neither the General Manager, nor Board Members had a chance to review these papers, as they were received the day of the Board Meeting, therefore, it was recommended by President Disch that comments be withheld until a later time, giving legal counsel, the General Manager and Board Members a chance to review said papers. Upon motion of Director Wall, duly seconded by MOTION Director Littleton and carried unanimously the matter of the policy statement shall be brought before the Board at the next meeting, December 9, for a decision and action The General Manager stated that it is customary RESOLUTION 1974.67 to file a Notice of Lis Penden in conjunction with AUTHORIZATION FOR a Complaint in Eminent Domain which is being filed SECRETARY TO EXECUTt in the East San Bernardino County Water District cOMPLAINT IN EMINEN9 vs North Fork Water Company condemnation suit and, DOMAIN AND NOTICE O~ therefore, he asked for authorization to execute LIS PENDEN -4- 11/25/74 said documents on behalf of the District. Attorney Farrell verified the General Manager's comments and suggested such authorization be given. MOTION Upon motion of Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously Resolution No. 1974-67 authorized the Secretary to execute and file the Complaint in Eminent Domain and Notice of Lis Penden, in the North Fork Water Company condemnation suit. FINANCIAL REPORTS Auditor Hendricks commented on the Financial FOR OCTOBER Reports stating tkat with seven months left in this fiscal year it does not appear the District will be able to meet its bond require- ments by' about $50,000 to $60,000. He indicat- ed two r~asons; one, the District is not receiving its anticipated growth, and the un- usually large fees for the District's attorneys, consulting engineers and auditing services as a result of the sewer arbitration with the City of San Bernardino. No action taken, for information only. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Director Stallwood stated that he felt there should be more explanation on the check warrants as to monies spent. General Checks 1002-1118 $127,866.35 Payroll Checks 7660-7725 17,338.22 $145,204.57 Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unani- mously the warrants were approved as submitted. CONSIDERATION OF The General Manager indicated he had received IVANHOE IRRIGATION a Resolution from the Ivanhoe Irrigation DISTRICT RESOLUTION District in %~hich they were proposing that TO HAVE ACWA LIMIT ACWA hold only one conference per year rather MEETINGS TO ONE PER than two to cut costs. Director Forrest YEAR stated that the issue was going to be voted on by the General Membership at the ACWA meeting in Los Angeles on December 3, 1974. MOTION After considerable discussion on the m~tter, upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, the delegate from the District attending the ACWA meeting on December 3, was instructed to vote for two meetings per year. REORGANIZATION OF President Disch stated that his year as DIRECTORS President of the Board was about to termin- ate, thus a reorganization would be necessary. MOTION NOMINATING Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly PRESIDENT seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously' Norman Forrest was nominated as President of the Board of Directors for a one-year term. MOTION CLOSING Upon motion of Director Stallwood, duly NOMINATIONS FOR seconded by Director Wall and carried PRESIDENT unanimously that nominations be closed for the voting of a President. -5- 11/25/74 Upon motion of Director Forrest, duly seconded NOMINATION OF by Director Stallwood and carried unanimously VICE PRESIDENT that John Littleton be nominated Vice-President JOHN LITTLETON of the Board. Upon motion of Director Wall, duly seconded by MOTION CLOSING Director Stallwood and carried unanimously that NOMINATIONS FOR nominations be closed for the voting of a Vice VICE PRESIDENT President. Upon motion of Director Wall, Duly seconded by EFFECTIVE APPOINT- Director Stallwood and carried unanimously that MENT DATE the effective date of appointment would be December 9, 1974. The General Manager stated he has talked with SEWER BILLINGS Herb Wesset, General Manager of the City of San ON MOBILE HOME Bernardino Water Department re the billing of PARKS, ETC. unoccupied spaces in mobile home parks. He told the General Manager that the Mayor and City Council approved an Ordinance on new mobile home parks, apartment houses, condominiums and private residences and there would not be a charge until they were initially occupied. However, once a connection had Been made, even though it was vacated there would be a charge made thereafter. He also indicated that the Ordinance was not retro-active. The Board did not wish to take any action until official notice in writing had been received from the City. Director Forrest stated to the Board that recog- RESOLUTION OF nition should be given President Disch for his COMMENDATION outstanding service to the Board as President. No. 1974.68 Upon motion of Director Forrest, duly seconded MOTION by Director Wall and carried unanimously that a Resolution of Commendation and a plat be pre- sented to Director Disch. The General Manager indicated to the Board that SUNNYSIDE MUTUAL he had talked to Mr. Spud Murphy, President of the WATER COMPANY Sunnyside Mutual Water Company Board and he had indicated that they had a Board Meeting and had voted 3 to 2 in favor of the District serving the Sunnyside Mutual Water Company. He also stated that they were going to have a meeting with the stockholders on December 6 to present the alternatives. Mr. Murphy indicated that there were two or three services on 4th and 5th Streets that were not covered in the Engineer's report and wondered how they would be served. The Gen- eral Manager indicated that he would meet with the Engineers and make a presentation to the Board at the next meeting, December 9. Mr. Murphy stated that he felt the District Board had been very generous in their endeavors to help the Mutual Water Company. The General Manager indicated that the letter he had written to the Sunnyside Mutual Water Company explaining the District's proposal had also been sent to the Environmental Improvement Agency. This item was for information only. No action taken. There being no further business to discuss, ADJOURNMENT upon motion of Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Stallwood and carried unanimously the m~/as adjourned at 8:40 p.m. ~~ c ~//~/~e c r~a my ~