HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/07/78 WATER BOARD ~, CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WEDNESDAY~ JUNE 7, 1978
4:00 P. M.
Call meeting to order.
Roll Call ~ Board Members: Rogers, Chairman; Barton, Bergen, Hoagland,
Ratty
1. Approve minutes of regular board meeting of May 10, 1978.
2. Communication from C. H. Williams, regarding City of Bakersfield
legal support for Kern River Watermaster. - BOARD TO DETErmINE
ACTION.
3, SCHEDULED PUBLIC STATE~ENTS
a. Statement f~om Park Stockdale Civic Association regarding
water rates,
4. Staff Comments
5. Board Comments
6. Adjournment
MINUTES
WATER .BOARD - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 1978
4:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 P. M. in the City
Hall Caucus Room.
The Secretary called the roll as follows:
Present: Rogers, Bergen, Hoagland
Absent: Barton, Ratty
Staff Present: Chafin, Bogart, Combs, Needham, Hostmyer
The minutes from the regular meeting of May 10, 1978 were
approved as corrected.
A letter from C. H. Williams, regarding City of Bakersfield
legal support for Kern River Watermaster was presented to the
Board. After a brief discUssion Mr. Hoagland made a motion
that the City write a letter similar to those of Buena Vista
Water Storage District and North Kern~Water Storage District
in support of the Watermaster. The motion was passed.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Mr. Mac Ryan, 6024 Friant Drive, representing the Park
Stockdale Civic Association Board of Directors addressed the
Board as to what the Board's decision was in respect to their
earlier protest of Our water rates. Mr. Ryan suggested that~
the City adopt the Public Utilities method of establishing
water rates. ~
Mr. Don Howard, of Stetson Engineers, Inc., responded to Mr.
Ryan's suggestion stating that the Public Utilities Commission
generally determines expenses (operation and maintenance) of
the water company, its need for capital, and its need to give
dividends (based on fair return of investment in system) to its
stockholders, and sets rates accordingly. Basically, the study
prepared by Stetson Engineers, Inc. follows Public Utilities
guidelines with one single exception,it does not set forth
dividends to the stockholders..
Mrs. Donna Martin, 5909 Cochran Drive, stated that the members
of the Park Stockdale area would like representation on the
Water Board. Mrs. Martin, also, requested that the matter of
their water rates be taken to the City Council. Mr. Hoagland
pointed out the Council had given these powers to the Water
Board. Mr. Rogers suggested that we put the item on the agenda
of the next Water Board meeting and notify Mrs. Martin so she
can attend. Mrs. Martin requested the f611owing: (1) size of
pipes being replaced, and (2) cost breakdown on our water storage
plan.
· At this time Mr. Hoagland informed Mrs. Martin that this infor-
mation is a part of the City's public records and anyone is
welcome to review them.
At this time Don Howard responded to the above questions by
giving an outline of improvements of the water system in the
area.
Kim Combs, Accountant for the Department of Water stated that
a copy of the Capital Budget submitted to the City by California
Water Service may be obtained from him in the Finance Department.
Water Manager Chafin stated that the public is welcome to examine
the Public 'records that are kept in the Department of Water
office located at the Police Pistol Range, 1515 Oak Street.
Adrianne Matthews, 108 Haggin Street, spoke in opposition to
the surcharge. Mrs. David Martin, a resident of Stockdale
.~Estates, stated that she felt the City water system along
with California Water Service Company should be put under the
Public Utilities Commission regulations.
Mr. Bergen suggested that the staff prepare a recap of the
revenue and cost of operation of its Domestic Water System,
showing the need for rate increase, history of rates, im-
provements needed, etc. in such a form so the Board could mail
a copy to eaCh customer.
Mr. Hoagland made a motion that we take these requests under
submission until we have full Board members present. The
motion was passed.
There being no further business to come before the Board,
.Chairman Rogers adjourned the meeting at 5:00 P.M.
Donald A.~-Rogers, ~air~air~aan
City of BakersfieldWate~ Board
~fnda Hostmy~r, SEcretary
City of Bakersfield Water Board