HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-12-29 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesDecember 29, 1983 page 1816
The adjourned 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 at 4622 Plumosa, Yorba Linda. Directors present: M. Roy Knauft, Jr.,
Fred G. Clodt, Whit Cromwell and Paul R. Armstrong. Director Howard Lindow was
absent. Also present: Ralph C. Shook general manager, Arthur C. Korn assistant
general manager, William J. Robertson project manager, Betty Emblidge auditor,
Juanita Harris office manager, Arthur G. Kidman Legal Counsel from Rutan & Tucker,
Gene Wisner Yorba Linda City Councilman, Franz Miller from Citizens Advisory
Committee, Leonard McQuarrie, Brian Johnson and Carl Klyma from C-W Associates
and Alex Bowie Legal Counsel for C-W Associates.
As the first order of busniess President Knauft asked for noinations for the re-
organization of the Board. Director Armstrong nominated Director Knauft for
president and Director Cromwell for vice president. There being no further
nominations from the floor, a motion by Director Armstrong and seconded by Director
Clodt to close the nominations and cast an unanimous ballot. Motion carried
unanimously.
Franz Miller of the Citizens Advisory Committee reported attendance at their
meetings was uaually seven. The committee is in need of some new projects to
keep the interest. The possibly of bi-monthly meetings was suggested or more as
needed. He felt the members should be informed if there was a problem before the
information reached the public. President Knauft thanked Mr. Miller and the committee
for their cooperation and help with the Rimpau Reservoir site. Mr. Miller left the
meeting a 9 a.m.
Motion by Director Clodt and seconded by Director Cromwell to approve the consent
calendar as follows: Approval of the minutes of the meetings of December 15 and
December 22 as mailed, authorization for the Directors to leave the state of California
prior to the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Robertson reported on change order No. 2 Bryant Crossfeeder Phase III. This
involves storm drain encasement at the intersection of New River Road and Experanza,
removal of two concrete structers near the two MWD valuts on Esperanza Road and
realignment work to make the connection to existing pipe at the intersection of
Hidden Hills Road and Esperanza. Motion by Director Cromwell and seconded by
Director Armstrong to authorize change order No. 2 to the Bryant Crossfeeder phaseIII,
in the amount of $11,827.53. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Kidman reported on the proposed ID #2 Series B Bond Sale and suggested any action
be carried over to the January 12th or 26th meeting.
Mr. Bowie made a presentation for C-W Associates. Mr. McQuarrie, Mr. Johnson,
Mr. Klyma and Mr. Bowie left the Meeting a 9:25 a.m.
Personnel Officer Korn reported the Meet and Confer process had come to a conclusion
and it was appropriate for the Board to consider certain "personnel type" actions.
Upon staff recommendation, motion by Director Cromwell and seconded by Director
Armstrong to adopt the following: RESOLUTION 83-14 AMENDING PERSONNEL RULES SECTION
7.2 -MERIT INCREASES; SECTION 9.1 - HOLIDAYS, SECTION 9.2 - VACATION AND SECTION
10.2 - LIFE INSURANCE; RESOLUTION 83-15 AMENDING PERSONNEL RULES SECTION 8.4.3 -
OVERTIME EXEMPT POSITIONS; RESOLUTION 83-16 AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS;
RESOLUTION 83-17 AMENDING THE POSITIONS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM AND SCHEDULE FOR
COMPENSATION FOR UNIT EMPLOYEES; RESOLUTION 83-18 AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION
SYSTEM AND SCHEDULE FOR COMPENSATION FOR MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES;
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December 29, 1983 (continued)
RESOLUTION 83-19 ADOPTING A PAY PLAN EFFECTIVE January 8, 1984. Roll call vote
Ayes: Directors Armstrong, Clodt, Cromwell and Knauft. Absent: Director Lindow.
Noes: none. Abstain: none. Passed and adopted this 29th day of December 1983
by the Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water District.
General Manager Shook reported on the increasing costs of imported water from MWD,
power and the Orange County Water District water replenishment assessment that had
been previously reviewed by the Board. The proposed rate resolution reflects only
the average increase for MWD, power and pump tax for the period June 30, 1983
through January 1, 1984. It does not address any other increases since the last
increase adopted May 29, 1980. Additional studies are underway to review the
entire rate schedule. These studies will be presented in the early months of
1984. The proposal is an increase of $.09 per 100 cubic feet for all M &,I water
and $.08 for the irrigation water (to conform with MWD rules). The rates, as
proposed would be effective with meter readings made after January 2, 1984. Motion
by Director Clodt and seconded by Director Cromwell to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 83-20
entitled RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER
DISTRICT REGARDING WATER RATES. Roll call vote: Ayes; Directors Armstrong,
Cromwell, Clodt and Knauft. Noes: none. Absent: Director Lindow. Abstain:
none. Adopted and approved this 29th day of December, 1983 to become effective
will all meter readings made after January 2, 1984.
General Manager Shook reported on the 1983 Sewer Refunds. During the year 8 jobs
totaling 5.795 were connected to sewers in area "B". Thirteen jobs totaling
15.72 acres were connected in Area "C". There is a disbursement of $13,038.75
to the refund holders in area "B" and the disbursements of $20,436.00 to the
refund holders in area "C".
President Knauft called a ten minute recess at 10:25 a.m.
The meeting reconvened at 10:35 a.m.
Mrs. Emblidges November billing report was received and filed.
Motion by Director Cromwell and seconded by Director Armstrong to approve for
payment the audited bills, rate deposits and 1983 sewer refunds in the amount
of $186,809.87 on checks No. 4430 and 4542 thru 4752. Motion carried unanimously.
The City Council meeting of December 19th was adjourned to January 3, 1984.
The Planning Commission meeting of December 28th was continued to January 4, 1984.
Assistant General Manager Korn reported on the OCWD meeting of December 21st.
President Knauft reported on the WACOC meeting of December 21st.
A letter was received signed by 26 employees of the District thanking the Board
for the Christmas party and the Alpha Beta gift certificates and wishing them
Seasons Greetings.
The City assignments: City Council 1/3/84 Director Lindow, 1/16/84 Director
Cromwell. Planning Commission 1/11 Director Clodt, 1/25 Director Armstrong.
Motion by Director Cromwell and seconded by Director Armstrong to adjourn. Motion
CA-rrlled un,anim 0y,r Meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m.
Ralph Shook, Secretary