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January 14,1982
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by President
Knauft at 8:30 a.m. in the offices of the District on Plumosa Drive. Directors
present M. Roy Knauft, Howard Lindow, Fred Clodt, Art Korn and Whit Cromwell.
Also present Ralph Shook general manager, Jean Mathews secretary, Betty
Emblidge auditor Art Kidman attorney, Michael Payne engineering manager, Chuck
Hobbs consultant , Bill Robertson project manager and Carol Cling of the
Fullerton Tribune.
Chairman Knauft asked for nominations from the floor for the office of Pres-
ident of theBoard. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Cromwell to
retain the same officers, Director Knauft as President and Director Lindow as
Vice President. Discussion, Director Korn stated that he felt a rotation of the
offices would be better. Other discussion stated that inasmuch as we are in the
middle of negotiations on the East side perhaps best to keep same officers.
Chairman Knauft asked for a vote, motion passed with one no vote.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Clodt to approve the consent
calendar as follows:the minutes for the meeting of December 31, 1981, the
out of state motion, and the staff recommendations for Job 81-52 Lorton Trucking
temporary service on La Palma in the amount of $780.00. Discussion regarding the
lease on the property where the Lorton Trucking facility will be located. Dir-
ector Korn asked that the lease and the water temporary service be tied together
to clarify the District's position. Staff instructed to modify the last page
of the application as directed, motion carried with this one qualification.
Auditor Emblidge's November financial report was reviewed and the December
investment report was discussed. President Knauft directed that both reports
be received and filed and complimented Betty on a good job on the investments.
Bill Robertson presented the closing memorandum of Job 1022 E showing the
refund with the recommendations to formally accept and dedicate to the District
the facilities installed under the application with a refund to the developer
of $131,568.58 for funds advanced by the Developer to install facilities.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Lindow to approve staff rec-
ommendations as outlined, motion carried.
Attorney Art Kidman stated that AB 1071 regarding the authority to negotiate
with the Board of Supervisors would be to the Serrate floor this week. This
would reverse the March 31 decision of the County Counsel. Then if this
bill is passed the follow up bill will be presented.
An issue memorandum for the Zone III reservoir design geology on the Bryant
Ranch was presented by Bill Robertson project manager. This material arrived
too late for the Friday agenda mailing. The recommendation is to authorize
staff to issue a Task Order to Converse Ward Davis Dixon for the Phase III
Design Geology in an amount not to exceed $13,500. Moved by Director Lindow
seconded by Director Korn to approve the above staff recommendations, motion
carried.
Attorney Kidman said that he and the general manager had met twice with the
committee from ID#1 and more meetings were scheduled, the next one this afternoon.
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The negative declaration for Tract 7704 was presented. Director Lindow asked
to be excluded from the discussion and voting inasmuch as it is along his
property line.
The Negative Declaration for "Richfield Sub-Trunk 3, Tract 7704 - Sanitary
Sewer" has been posted and filed with the County Clerk.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Korn to approve the negative
declaration for offsite sewer facilities for Tract 7704 and authorize staff
to file the Notice of Determination with the County Clerk. Motion carried
with Director Lindow abstaining.
The memorandum as prepared by General Manager Shook regarding the Citizen
Advisory Committee was compiled from several sources, Mr. Hobbs, Mesa Con-
solidated and others. Discussion. Mr. Hobbs had a few suggestions to make
the material less formal , along with several suggestions from the Board.
Decision was to retype with these suggestions.
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Cromwell-to adopt in principle
the memorandum as prepared by the General Manager and ask the Directors to
bring their names to the next board meeting to facilitate the formation of
the Citizens Advisory Committee, motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Shook reported that Director Korn had been appointed Vice Chairman of
ACWA's Special District Committee. Mr. Korn said he would be attending an
organizational meeting of February 4, 1982 and he would report back on his
duties and what were the committee concerns.
A short report on the newspaper articles with regard to the interest shown
by the Board of Supervisors in Water Management. The general feeling being
that it was a very good thing and would help the water agencies in Orange
County with a better source of publicity, making the people more aware of
water and the need for conservation and other new sources to supplement the
diminishing supply from the Colorado.
Mr. Hobbs gave his report on a brochure to be prepared by Bob Rausch and handed
out several examples of Mr. Rausch's work. Discussion. The estimated cost
of preparation $2000 and printing of 5000 copies $1000 making a total outlay
for the first 5000 copies of $3000.
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft authorizing the ex-
penditure of $3000 and the appointment of Bob Rausch to prepare the brochure,
going forward with the design and draft, motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Hobbs said that it would probably take about 60 days to complete this project.
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Cromwell carried unanimously to
approve for payment the audited bills and refunds in the amount of $270,248.18
on checks No. 279 and 439 through 506 and investment of $500,000 on check No.
507. Motion carried unanimously.
A short discussion regarding unpaid water bills and/or uncollectable bills.
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President Knauft asked for a ten minute break at 10:105 a.m.
Meeting reconvened by President Knauft at 10:20 a.m. with all directors present.
President Knauft gave a short report on the MWD meeting particularly on the
water rates and the increases of between 15 and 20 dollars per acre foot
that is being discussed. Water sources such as reclamation of sewage water
for irrigation purposes,also discussed.
Director Lindow reported on the city council meeting of January 4, 1982. The
area East of Yorba Linda that has not been annexed to Sanitation District will
not be annexed but will instead pay user fees which will probably show up on the
tax bills.
Director Clodt reported on the planning commission meeting of January 13, 1982.
Director Korn reported on the CSDA Board meeting of January 13, 1982.
Both D irector Clodt and Director Lindow said they would to to the ISDOC meeting
of January 20, 1982.
The List of Concerns was reviewed briefly and one new item was added on the Use of
District Facilities for Parks or Recreational Uses.
Discussion regarding the hydro electric plant, a preliminary proposal to be
solocited by Mr. Shook , referred to Engineering Committee.
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Korn to go into closed session
at 11:45 a.m. for attorney client purposes, motion carried.
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Knauft to come out of closed session
at 12:40 p.m., motion carried.
Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Knauft to adjourn to Monday January
18 at 7:30 p.m., motion carried.
~ean E. Mathews, Secretary