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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-04-14 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesApril 14, 1977 12 9 9 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water District was called to order by President Clodt at 8:30 a.m. in the offices of the District on Plumosa Drive. Directors present and answering the roll: Fred Clodt, Merwin Wagner, Roy Knauft and Howard Lindow. Also present general manager Ralph Shook, secretary Jean Mathews, Bob Seamans from James Montgomery, H. Rodger Howell attorney, Dean Davisson public relations, Larry Lyzotte and Tom Unger from Broadmore Homes, Bernard McCune of Shappel Industries, Gil Kraemer and Larry Kraemer and Dick Polen from the City of Yorba Linda. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow to approve as mailed the minutes for March 24, March 31 and April 5, motion carried unanimously Director Art Korn arrived at 8:40 a.m. President Clodt turned the meeting over to Ralph.Shook general manager. General manager stated that in the interest of time and because of the Developers present in the audience he would report on the LAFCO hearing on April 13 on Annexation 77-1. Mr. Shook reported that the LAFCO staff report as prepared was acceptable. Mr. Simonian of the City of Yorba Linda got up at the hearing and stated that sewer was available from the City, Broadmore Homes read a letter from the City of Yorba Linda stating that plans were to be approved by the City and all fees paid to the City. After discussion the proposed Annex- ation 77-1 was approved by LAFCO without stipulation regarding who would serve water and sewer. Mr. Unger of Broadmore homes and Mr. McCune of Shappel Industries both asked that the District and the City resolve their problems with re- gard to service of water and sewer as soon as possible. The District Board stated that the City had violated the joint powers agreement and the Board felt that within a week or at the most two weeks the Board would have an answer to the problem of service for water. Mr. Larry Kraemer, Gil Kraemer, Mr. McCune, Mr. Unger and Mr. Lyzotte left the meeting. Mr. Shook announced that the legal description and the Consent of Owners had been received by the District and the Annexation 77-2 CKraemer? had been filed with LAFCO. General manager read a letter from Orange County Water District re- garding annexation of the reservoir site on Fairmont Blvd, 3.39 acres. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow to consent to the annexation by OCWD and authorize the general manager to sign the consent form for the District. Motion carried unanimously. 1300, April 14, 1977 Ccontd? General manager Shook read a letter from Jacobs and Ridings Properties Inc. dated 3/29/77. This letter asked for a time extension for pay- ment of the balance of fees on Job No. 916 Tract No. 9281. This project has been held up because of the storm drain problems with the City. Discussion, moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously to approve the time extension with reg- ard to the money due on Job No. 916 keeping the prices the same until May 1, 1977. An invitation from Costa Mesa County Water District was read for their new offices open house, received and filed. Ralph Shook explained that the Personnel Manuel section 17 sick leave policy was not clear on sick leave payments if an employee was re- ceiving disability indemnity from an industrial injury. The attorney had advised the general manager that an amendment to the Personnel Policy would be in order to cover this type of happening. Discussion, moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 77-10 amending Section 17 Sick Leave entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT AMENDING RULE NO. 17 OF THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT PERSONNEL MANUEL. This amendment will add a new section number 17.47. Adopted this 14th day of April, 1977 by the following called vote: Ayes: Clodt, Wagner, Knauft, Lindow and Korn.Noes, none. Absent none Abstain, none. General manager Shook asked for a new job classification to be es- tablished for a new position entitled Construction Inspector. Discussion. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 77-11 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT ESTABLISHING A NEW CLASSIFICATION AND ADDITION TO SALARY RESOLUTION NO. 76-10; with new classification called Construction Inspector with a salary range of $1200 - $1600 per month. Adopted this 14th day of April, 1977 by the following called vote: Ayes, Clodt, Wagner, Lindow, Knauft and Korn. Noes, none. Absent, none. Abstain, none. Director Korn asked what the basis was for the above salary range of 1200-1600. General manager sited that a survey had been made and this was the range that staff felt was competitive and would attract competent persons to this job. Discussion. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner to amend RESOLUTION NO. 77-11 as follows: Salary range $1000.00 to $1400.00.Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow to approve for payment the audited bills and refunds in the amount of $112,367.10 on checks 3659 through 3774, motion carried unanimously. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft and unanimously carried all Directors are hereby authorized to leave the State of California for either business or personal reasons between now and the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. 1301 April 14, 1977 (continued) Ralph Shook presented the following jobs: S 14-1526, S 14-1670, S 28-1007, Job 990, Job 992, Job 993 water and sewer, Job 994 water and sewer Job 995 water only and Job 99R water only. These jobs are all routine and present no unusual problems. Staff re- commendations that above be approved. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried unanimously to approve the above numbered jobs as per staff recommendations. Art Kidman attorney with Rutan and Tucker arrived at 10:15 a.m. Mr. Kidman asked that the Board go into executive session with regard to the Rancho Development court case. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow that the Board go into executive session for the purpose as stated above. Motion carried unanim- ously. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow that the notes on the executive session are confidential, motion carried unanim- ously. Meeting reconvened at 10:50 by President Clodt. Director Knauft reported on the city council meeting on March 30, 1977. Director Knauft left the meeting at 10:55 a.m. President Clodt declared a recess at 11:00 a.m. Meeting reconvened at 11:20 by President Clodt with Directors Lindow, Korn, Wagner and Clodt present. Director Art Korn reported on the planning commission meeting April 13 1977. Mr. Shook said that EMA had requested a sewer permit without being charged the fees. Routine letter explaining the District has an obligation in the form of refund contracts and so have to collect and refund on all acreage fees. Ralph Shook also reported on the meeting at MWDOC regarding new MWD penalty and water rates, no decision continued to April 27th'77. A letter from Anacal Engineering regarding tracts 9542 and 9766 for water service. General manager to respond with standard letter but explaining that District and City are holding discussion regarding water and sewer service and until that is resolved no definate ans- wer can be made. Ralph Shook had attended North Orange County Community College Dist- rict meeting on Tuesday night April 12 regarding easement. All the board members reported that the mini seminar at Indian Wells had been very worth while. Letter from the Registrar of Voters office again reviewed regarding mail election option. It was agreed that an election in November would be better than the all mailed type that is all right this year. 1302 April 14, 1977 Ccontinuedl No notification necessary because if they receive no word from the District the Registrar will go ahead with the preparations for the regular November date. Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Lindow to receive and file. Mr. Shook reported on the Investment Fund with the State, interest earned for the first 8 days 5.68 Richard Davalos came into the meeting with the following jobs: Job 5-260 for L. Rust and V. Austin for two existing oil wells, sewer service for purposes of waste water disposal, tees $2655.00. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Wagner carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations which would include a refund agree- ment. Job 972. for Bill Ross Tract 9463 for 8 lots on 5 acres, water fees $13,813.00 sewer fees $9654.30. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Lindow carried unanimously to approve staff recommend- ations. Job 989 Classic Land Company for a portion of the Carlton tract, 5 lots 2.9 acres water fees $10,185.50 and sewer fees $1,765.00. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Wagner carried un- animously to approve staff recommendations. Job 991 for water and sewer for Bill Ross in Carlton Tract, 12 lots on 2.5 acres water fees $13,42e".4o sewer fees 6000.00. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Korn to adjourn to Saturday April 16, 1977 at 9:00 a.m. Motion carried unanimously. Jean E. Mathews, Secretary