HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-03-24 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesMarch 24, 1983
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The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water
District was called to order by President Knauft at 8:30 a.m. in the office
of the District on Plumosa Drive. Directors present: M. Roy Knauft,
Howard W. Lindow, Fred G. Clodt, Whit Cromwell and Paul R. Armstrong. Also
present: Ralph C. Shook, General Manager/Secretary, Betty Emblidge, Auditor,
Art Korn, Assistant General Manager, Bill Robertson, Project Manager and
Art Kidman, Attorney. President Knauft introduced visitors Gene Wisner,
Yorba Linda City Councilman and Brian Johnson from C-W Associates.
Moved by Director Cromwell and seconded by Director Clodt to approve the Consent
Calendar as follows: the minutes as mailed for march 10, 1983, and authorization
for Directors to leave the State of California prior to the next meeting. There
were no routine applications for service. Motion carried unanimously.
Bill Robertson presented a proposed agreement between C-W Associates and the
Yorba Linda County Water District for reimbursement of design cost for Bryant
Crossfeeder Phase IV. The agreement is similar in content and for to the
Phase II and Phase III agreement previously approved by the Board. Moved by
Director Armstrong andseconded by Director Cromwell to approve the agreement
and authorize execution. Motion carried unanimously.
Bill Robertson presented a proposed agreement between the Yorba Linda County
Water District and C-W Associates for reimbursement of construction costs for
Phase IV of the Bryant Crossfeeder. The Staff recommends approval subject to
the signing and recording of another agreement which notified prospective
land purchasers that water will not be provided until additional permanent
onsite and offsite improvements are contracted for and/or are funded by
Series "B" Bonds. During discussion Mr. Johnson raised a question of the
impact of the construction of Phase II across the Bryant property where right-
of-way is not yet available. After discussion, moved by Director Cromwell,
seconded by Director Armstrong that approval of the agreement subject to the
execution and recording of the additional agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Kidman reported that the letter previously discussed by the Board regarding
property tax allocation had been sent to the County of Orange. He also re-
ported that CSDA is working on a bill regarding property tax allocation.
Mr. Korn inquired as to which Directors plan to attend Xeriscape '83.
Director Knauft will attend.
Mr. Shook recommended that the Air Compressor and Tools stolen Feb. 25, 1983
be removed from the District asset records and the General Manager be author-
ized to purchase new Air Compressor and Tools at a cost not to exceed $10,000.
Moved by Director Cromwell and seconded by Director Knauft to approve Staff
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board requested the General Manager to investigate insurance to cover
burglaries.
Mr. Shook reminded the Board that Conflict of Interest forms are due prior
to April 1, 1983.
Mr. Shook inquired whether any Directors plan to attend the ACWA conference
May 18 through May 20. Director Lindow indicated he will attend the Insurance
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Board meeting and the Conference. Director Armstrong plans to attend the
Conference.
Mrs. Emblidge presented a response from Conrad & Associates relative to the
audit for current fiscal year. Moved by Director Cromwell, seconded by
Director Lindow to accept the proposal of Conrad & Associates to conduct the
annual audit for fiscal year ended 6/30/83 for a fee of $6,733.00. Motion
carried unanimously.
The Finance Committe presented bills and rate deposits in the amount of
$109,442.01. Checks 2835 and 2902 through 2922. Moved by Director Lindow,
seconded by Director Cromwell to approve payment of bills and refunds. Motion
carried unanimously.
Policy, Personnel & Orgnaization Committee set date for meeting at 8:30 a.m.
April 13, 1983.
Director Armstrong reported on Planning Commission meeting 3/16/83. Director
Cromwell reported on City Council meeting 3/21/83.
After discussion, moved by Director Cromwell, seconded by Director Lindow to
authorize President of the Board to send a letter in support of the proposed
Nixon Museum in Yorba Linda.
Mr. Korn reported on the OCWD meeting March 16, 1983 and the MWDOC meeting
March 23, 1983.
Director Lindow reported on the ISDOC meeting March 23, 1983.
The letter dated March 16, 1983 from Kern Delta Water District regarding
ACWA building progress was received.
Moved by Director Cromwell, seconded by Director Lindow to authorize
President Knauft to attend the MWDOC dinner meeting April 4, 1983 representing
the District. Motion carried unanimously.
The following meeting assignments were made: City Council, 4/4/83,
Director Lindow, City Council, 4/18/83, Director Cromwell, Planning Commission
4/13, Director Clodt, Planning Commission, 4/27/83, Director Armstrong.
There being no further Business, moved by Director Cromwell, seconded by
Director Armstrong that the meeting be adjourned at 10:05 a.m. Motion
carried unanimously.
Ralp C. Shook, Secretary