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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-06-08 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes1425 June 8, 1978 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by President Knauf': at 8:30 a.m. June 8, 1978 in the offices of the District on Plumosa Drive. Directors present and answering the roll: Roy Knauft, Howard Lindow, Fred Clodt and Art Korn. Director Whit Cromwell absent. Also present Ralph Shook general manager, Jean Mathews secretary, P.D. Royere assistant general manager, Richard Davalos project manager, Rodger Howell attorney, DuWayne Lidke engineer and Chuck Hobbs consultant. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Korn to approve as mailed the minutes of May 30, 1978. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Shook announced the CSDA Orange County Chapter meeting on June 15, 1978. Mr. Shook asked the Board to consider the resolution on water rates and the explanation sheet showing the computations involved with arriving at the figures presented. Discussion, Director Korn asked for a report from the finance comm- ittee on how they had arrived at the .03~ raise. Is it based on the proposed budget for next year? Mr. Lindow reported on the work the finance committee had done on the rate. Mr. Shook also explained his computations. Discussion, Mr. Korn stated that he would like to go into the water rate study more thoroughly and the budget in great- er depth and detail. Betty Emblidge, accountant, came into the meeting at 8:50 a.m. The Board explained to Betty and Chuck Hobbs what they would like prepared before the next meeting so that the decision could be made before July 1 on the water rate. Mr. Shook gave the Board the material compiled by staff for the salary review and resolution. President Knauft stated that they all wanted time to study the material and would make a decision at the next board meeting. Chuck Hobbs commented on the salary review. He stated that he felt the District should not be just average but above average, drawing and keeping capability a real need in the growth period we will be experiencing. Discussion regarding employee housing at the various plants. Staff instructed to prepare the budget figures as discussed, more information on the salary ranges if possible and then board will meet and discuss the three things, water rates, budget and salary ranges, on June 15th. Betty Emblidge left the meeting at 9:35 a.m. Director Lindow reported on the city council meeting of June 5th. 1426 June 8, 1978 (continued) Rodger Howell reported on the Lilly matter stating that the court order was still in effect and that no funds were to be disbursed and the Franchise Tax Board has been so informed. Mr. Davalos answered the questions with regard to the Improvement District and the election mailing. Mr. Shook asked the Board their feeling on the health plan material he had given them showing the raise in rates. Discussion. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Clodt to approve staff re- commendations and continue with our present plan at the new rates. Two recommendations from the Board, to inform employees regarding the fringe benefits, perhaps to make a comparison or an analysis of the fringe benefits so that each one is aware of the benefits re- ceived in addition to their pay. Staff to also check into dental plans. President Knauft declared a recess at 10:05 a.m. Meeting reconvened at 10:15 a.m. with all directors present except Director Cromwell. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Lindow to approve under new business the following jobs: Job 1090 for Dale Stocking for water service in the amount of $1287.50 , Job 1089 for water and S 25-859 single sewer service for Larry Swenson water costs $740.00 and sewer 837.50. Job S 1088 for Howard Parsell on Main Street for sewer charges of $433.00. Discussion, Director Korn asked that Job 1089 be explained a little more completely, where meter will be set, easements and sewer con- struction. There was also some question with regard to reason for high cost of Job S 1088. Questions answered. President Knauft asked if there were more questions, there being none he asked for the vote. Motion carried unanimously. Job 1039 Covington Brothers Tract 9938 on Highland and Orangethorpe. Sewer is Placentia and the water YLCWD, charges for inspection and plan check of $3780.00. Discussion. Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Lindow to approve as presented by staff the Job 1039 with charges of $3780.00, motion carried unanimously. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Korn carried unanimously to approve for payment the audited bills and refunds in the amount of $69,674.50 on checks 6104 through 6188. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Clodt and unanimously carried, all directors are hereby authorized to leave the State of California for either business or persone.l reasons between now and the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. Art Korn reported on the engineering committee meeting with DuWayne 1427 June 8,1978 (continued) Lidke and staff regarding the master plan and need for reservoir sites. D. Lidke and Richard Davalos reported on the meeting with Baldwin Builders, Warmington and their engineer and a geologist with regard to reservoir sites in the eastern area. Sites 1 through 5 were discussed, one and two not desirable because of the high density in those areas. Elevation of these sites 7801. Suggested that authorization be granted to do a field survey of at least two sites and perhaps the third site. No action at this time. Mike Payne reported that the water line was in on the Anaheim Union canal right of way (Fairgreen) and had been in operation for about 12 days. The Yorba Linda Blvd. line (Job 679) is out to be bid again, only one bid received on first submittal and it was in excess of the engineers estimate. Discussion regarding the completion date of June 1980 for the Diemer Intertie. Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Lindow to instruct general manager to write a letter to the Board of Directors of MWDOC asking to have the June 1980 date of completion of the Diemer Intertie reaffirmed. Motion carried un- animously. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Clodt to adjourn at 11:10 a.m. to June 15, 1978 at 8:30 a.m. Jean E. Mathews, Secretary v`