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June 10, 1976
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
County Water District was called to order by President Clodt at
8:30 a.m. in the offices of the District on Plumosa Drive.
Directors present and answering the roll call: Clodt, Wagner,
Knauft, Lindow and Korn. Also present, general manager Ralph
Shook, secretary Jean Mathews, attorney Rodger Howell, engineer
Dan Haggerty and P.D. Royere operations manager.
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Korn to approve as
mailed the minutes for May 27, 1976, motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Shook said that Ken Witt had said he will attempt to set up
a tour of the M.W.D. facilities in the fall for the District and
that he would like a list of the persons who would be going as
soon as possible. Discussion. Manager to send in a list as soon
as it is prepared.
Mr. Shook read the letter from Montgomery Engineers regarding the
26" main in the easement where Tract 4147 is to be built.
Jim Highland of John Wertin Development Corporation came into the
meeting at 9:30 a.m.
Mr. Shook read the second letter from Montgomery engineering which
stated that only certain equipment should be used in the preparation
of the soil over the 26" main and stating specifically how that fill
should be compacted etc. Discussion.
Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Clodt carried unanim-
ously to approve Montgomery Engineering requirements along with
payment of $5000.00 to the District to defray future maintenance
of the line, insurance protection for both the Developer and the
District for the construction period and one year after completion,
all this to be incorporated in a letter which if agreed upon by the
Developer would be signed and returned to the District.
President declared a recess at 9:53 a.m.
Reconvene at 10:03 with all directors present.
Director Wagner left at 10:05 a.m.
Discussion regarding meetings with the City staff and District staff
to implement a better flow of information. Moved by Director Korn
seconded by Director Lindow carried unanimously that such a pro-
gram be studied and report back on July 22, 1976.
Richard Davalos came into the meeting with the following jobs:
S 20-150 Valarie Posey at 5221 Richfield Road single sewer service
on 2 acre, charges $1054.72. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by
Director Knauft to approve staff recommendations, motion carried
unanimously.
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June 10, 1976 (continued)
Job 901 water and sewer for Webb Construction Tract No. 9233 west
of Rose Drive 14 lots on 5 acres. Water and sewer applications
reviewed, water costs $10,786.00 and sewer $3,221.00 in drainage
area "A". Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft
carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations.
Job 936 upgrading of the 6" cast iron pipe on Rose Drive approximately
680 feet at an approximate cost of $5000.00, a district project.
Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Lindow carried unanim-
ously to install approximately 680 feet of pipe to upgrade the
present 6" and save cost of pavement replacement at district expense.
Job S 911 Muirland Land Company, Tract No. 9195, 16 lots on ten
acres, three possible alingments for sewer. Discussion. Moved by
Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft to approve the job in
principal with staff to determine the route best serving the surround-
ing property and to base the fees on that route.
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director. Korn to approve the
water application for Job 911 per staff recommendations, motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Lindow to approve for
payment the audited rate deposits and bills and refunds in the
amount of $50,364.78 on checks 1290 through 1420. Motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Lindow 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.
Correspondence from Regional Water Quality Control Board regular
meeting, received and filed.
Correspondence from County Council of Orange County regarding
Conflict of Interest Code. Discussion.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt to set the
Public Hearing date for the Conflict of Interest Code for July
22, 1976. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion regarding the increase in the Liability insurance
premium with Sequoia Insurance Company. This years basic pre-
mium is $19,793 and last year it was $16,000. General feeling
was to continue the three year policy with Sequoia and continue
to review coverage and premium.
Sam Peterson came into the meeting with an easement from Mr. Sant
for Job S 718 B. This is a dedicated easement for sewer purposes
along with a construction easement, cost to the District $1500.00.
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June 10, 1976 (continued)
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft to authorize
and approve the $1500.00 consideration for the easement granted
by Sant/Western # 1, a limited partnership. Motion carried un-
animously.
Mr. Shook reported that the District had received the minutes of
the general session and Board of Directors Meeting and roster of
the ACWA meeting in Sacramento, received and filed.
Auditor Gordon Peterson's report on collection agencies for the
collection of the closing bills that were written off in May 1976
was presented. Three companies reported on and the best of these
seems to be Orange Credit Service and they would take the accounts
for four years. Discussion, moved by Director Knauft seconded by
Director Lindow to turn over these uncollected accounts to Orange
Credit Service and see what they are able to do with them. Motion
carried.
Attorney Rodger Howell read correspondence on the Rancho Develop-
ment matter. Discussion. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by
Director Korn that Mr. Howell is instructed to write a letter to
attorney Morgan indicating the feeling of the Board on the matter.
Motion carried unanimously.
Director Howard Lindow reported on the June 7th city council meeting.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Korn to adjourn at
1:00 P.M.
Jean E. Mathews, Secretary