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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-02-28 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes1208 February 28, 1976 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water District was called to order by President Clodt at 8:35 a.m. in the offices of the District on Plumosa Drive February 26, 1976. Directors present and answering the roll: Mr. Clodt, Mr. Wagner, Mr. Knauft, Mr. Lindow and Mr. Korn. Also present general manager Ralph Shook, secretary Jean Mathews, engineer DuWayne Lidke, attorney H. Rodger Howell and operations manager P.D. Royere. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Wagner to approve as mailed the minutes for February 129 1976, motion carried unanimously. General Manager read a letter from Wayne Johnson auditor regarding the June 20, 1976 year end audit report. He also read a letter from Mr. Johnson regarding a 5% increase in fees. Discussion, moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Lindow to approve the increase in auditors yearly fee and authorization to sign the letter and return. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Shook reported on a presentation by Jim Harris from ORCO Federal Credit Union. Enumerating some of the benefits that would be avail- able if employees belong to the credit union. Discussion, moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously to approve general manager's recommendation to allow employees to join the credit union. A revised EIR report was received from the City of Placentia concerning the revised precise alignment of Miraloma. Attorney reviewed the document along with a letter prepared by staff. Discussion, moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Wagner to approve the staff re- commendations with the attorney's addition of the phrase regarding the purchase of property and relocation of facilities by the City if such alignment is adopted and the improvements made. Mr. Shook asked the Board to consider a savings account for the District in addition to time deposits for inactive funds inasmuch as interest had gone down on time deposits. Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Knauft to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 76-6 establishing a savings account at Bank of America. Roll call vote, Ayes: Clodt, Wagner, Knauft, Lindow and Korn. Noes: none. Absent, none. Adopted this 28th day of February 1976. Mr. Shook read a letter from Bob Frankeny dated February 19th concerning a proposed community park in the settling basin on the north side of Buena Vista Avenue. He asked that sewer fees be deferred until such time as a connection would be made to the sewer. He also asked about water service. Discussion, Richard Davalos suggested that perhaps it could be on the same basis as the Little League Field on Valley View which is a temporary service renewed on a yearly basis. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow that a letter be sent in- dicating the District will defer the normal service charges and allow a temporary water service on a one year term with renewal provision if the applicant pays the fees for the meter installation and the monthly February 28, 1976 (continued) 1209 water bills with all application charges required when permanent facilities or formal development takes place. Motion carried unani- mously. Staff to check with City concerning their responsibility to the park as a community project. Mr. Dick and Mr. Bill Ashby of Creative Communities came into the meeting at this time regarding sewer fees for their project on Richfield Road. Sewer fees have not been paid and sewer applications have not been signed and some of the condominiums have already been sold and the developers are asking for a release of utilities for move ins before the fees have been completely paid. Board president Mr. Clodt told the Ashbys that they would be notified of the Board decision before the day was over. Mr and Mrs. C.E. Mitchell came into"the meeting regarding sewer and water fees on Job 846 a 5 2 acre parcel south of Imperial and east of Rose Drive, that has been divided into 4 parcels, however the parcel map has not been recorded. Discussion regarding the deferring of the fees on the parcel map with the installation of facilities on the lots now being developed, with a utility restriction on the other lots so that the fees can be collected at the time of future develop- ment. Matter referred to staff to review the details with the Mitchells. Discussion on the Creative Communities project and the request of the Ashbys. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft authorizing the release of one unit immediately and up to four units but not more than four until after staff and attorney have met with the developer over the disputed items and the District is given a written agreement on when the fees for sewer will be paid in the amount of $18,743.58. Motion carried unanimously. Fred Clodt reported on the city council meeting February 17th. Roy Knauft reported on the planning commission meeting February 25. Mr. Davalos presented new jobs as follows: S-13-1500 for Don Roberts on 17852 on Lerene Drive. Sewer connection under a resolution # 100 total fees to be $984.05. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Korn to approve staff recommendations, motion carried unanimously. Job S 30-126 and 30-128 on Mountain View Avenue - 2 sewer connections on .358 acres each, total fees on each application $283.50. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow to approve staff re- commendations as presented, motion carried unanimously. Job No. 907 water and sewer for American Western Builders, at 4596 Avocado, sewer charges $602.30 and water $550.00 for a total of $1152.30. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft to approve staff recommendations for both sewer and water. Motion carried unanimously. 1210 February 28, 1976(Continued) Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried un- animously to approve for payment the audited bills and refunds in the amount of $126,810.22 on checks 575 through 642. City assignments for March 1 city council Mr. Lindow for March 15 Mr. Clodt. Planning commission March 10 Mr. Knauft, March 24 Mr. Korn. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow carried unanimously all directors are hereby authorized to leave the State of California for either business or personal reasons be- tween now and the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. Director Korn left the meeting at 1:15 p.m. DuWayne Lidke reported on the Shell Soils study by Moore and Taber north of Bastanchury and adjacent to the District Reservoir No. 2. Mr. Lidke explained what Shell proposed to do and said that it might be a good idea for the District to consult Moore and Taber and get their opinion on how the report may affect the district. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Wagner that such a report should be requested at a cost of not to exceed $300.00. Motion carried unanimously. Roy Knauft, Howard Lindow and Ralph Shook reported on the OCWA - meeting February 18, 1976. Fred Clodt and Ralph Shook reported that a quorum was not present at the OCWMA meeting on February 24. Mr. Shook reported that South Coast County Water District reported that AB 2826 had been amended so that it was applicable to their district only. This ammendment was in line with the boards instruction at the previous board meeting. Mr. Royere stated that a negative declaration was needed for Job 850 the Plant No. 2 modification. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously to approve the negative declaration as stated. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow carried un- animously to adjourn at 1:55 p.m. Jean E. Mathews, Secretary