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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-08-14 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes1168 August 14, 1975 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: Clodt, Wagner, Knauft, Lindow and Korn. Also present general manager Ralph Shook, secretary Jean Mathews, engineer DuWayne Lidke, attorney H. Rodger Howell. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft and carried un- animously to approve the minutes of July 24th as mailed. Ralph Shook read a letter and resolution # 735 from MWDOC dated July 30 regarding MWD water rate for the fiscal year 1975-76 and 1976-77. Letter received and filed. A letter from MWDOC dated August 6, 1975 set the Board meeting of MWDOC on Wednesday August 27 at 2:00 p.m. as the time for the presentation before the MWDOC board of Directors of the alternative study as pre- pared by Montgomery. DuWayne Lidke explained what he would use in his presentation to the MWDOC Board. Discussion, all directors and Mr. Lidke planned to attend. Mr. Shook presentdd a consent to assignment on the Red Star Oil Well lease. Attorney Howell checked the document and recommended execution of the new assignment, but to hold delivery of the assignment until all royalties due the district are paid. Moved by Director Wagner second- ed by Director Lindow carried unanimously to approve the execution of the assignment with the above noted condition. General manager read the announcment of the Special District Board Secretariat Seminar for September 24. Further study of program needed before decision to send secretary. No decision at this time. The letter dated July 24 from LAFCO was read concerning user fees that are now in effect. Letter received and filed. The letter dated July 22 from ACWA was read in response to the District's concern about the high cost of insurance. The ACWA Insurance committee to report at the September 25ACWA Executive Committee meeting. Director Wagner to report on the outcome of the meeting in Fresno. Roy Knauft reported on the July 16 planning commission meeting. Dis- cussion regarding the newspaper reporting by Doris Lee. Mr. Shook had called Doris Lee and indicated a corrected article would be pub- lished next week. Discussion. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously to prepare a press release for the paper to be an explanation of the street repair and pothole situation that the District has been erroneously blamed for by Mr. Wedda. Art Korn reported on the July 30 planning commission meeting. City engineer replied to an inquiry regarding Ohio Street,explaining where responsibility was and that ended the discussion. Howard Lindow reported on the August 4 meeting of city council 1169 August 14, 1975 (continued) Art Korn reported on the planning commission meeting of August 13. Executive sessionjwage review salaries of officers of District. Meeting reconvened and called to order by President Clodt. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Lindow carried unanimously to adjust the officers salaries as follows: Secretary $1120.00/ mo. Auditor $1230/ mo, General Manager $1980/ mo. to be effective the pay period beginning July 7 in accordance with the July 24 minute order. Director Art Korn gave a detailed report on the EIR procedures and requirements for the various types of development and displayed his chart showing the steps required in the various projects. Mr. Korn also shared with the Board the type of forms used by Irvine Ranch Water District in an effort to shorten the time used in preparation and to cover the requirements. Director Wagner left at 11:20 a.m. Discussion on the bicentennial plans. Director Roy Knauft explained that the Rotary Club would like to take the project over of painting the fire hydrants for the Bicentennial in the red white and blue soldier motif. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow that the project be turned over to the Rotary Club upon approval:-,by the Fire Marshall and that the paint to be used be approved by the District. Mr. Shook to write the Fire Marshall with a time limit set for the reply. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Shook reported that Lan Ron had submitted a request for annexation of Tract 7895 to the District for water and sewer service. Discussion moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow carried unanimously for the District to annex the tract 7895 as soon as Lan Ron had submitt- ed the consent of the landowner for the annexation and processed an application for annexation through LAFCO. The District to waive water acreage service fees and the Developer to construct the line on Yorba Linda Blvd. to comply with the Master Plan and to deed all facilities to the District with no refund contract. Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Knauft to adopt Resolution No. 75-14 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT PROPOSING ANNEXATION NO. 75-1 TO THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 56195. Roll call vote: Ayes Directors Korn, Lindow, Knauft and Clodt. Noes, none. Absent: Wagner. Abstaining: none. Adopted this 14th day of August 1975. General Manager Shook asked Rodger Howell's opinion on Director Art Korn participating in the PERS discussion, conflict of interest type of thing. Mr. Howell said all Mr. Korn would have to do is abstain from voting or discussion issues concerning PERS, because of his former employment with the District he does have an interest. 1170 August 14, 1975 (continued) Mr. Shook said that on August 7th he received information from PERS and it was necessary to mail back on Friday the information requested. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt to ratify the action of the General Manager requesting a new actuary study and revaluation from PERS, and authorizing the necessary fees for the revaulation. Roll call vote: Ayse, Directors Clodt, Knauft and Lindow, Noes: None. Absent: Director Wagner, Abstaining: Director Korn. Motion carried. General Manager Ralph Shook reported that the Olds engine on Well No. 5 now has 90 hours operation, pumping 2700 gpm. Engine on No. 12 pumping 2400 gpm. He also reported that he had given another deposition on Yorba Joint Venture case. Ralph reported on the Sanitation District No. 2 meeting and that Orange Park Acres were thinking of forming a special annexation to the Sanitation District to handle their sewer, similar to what might be done in area east of District. Mr. Shook gave the Directors an outline and a proposed letter to be sent to the property owners in the Esperanza to the Ridge Line area. Richard Davalos came into the meeting. Job 794 - An easement from Forest Lawn Cemetery Association, they had requested a 2" meter in consideration for the easement. The meter to be used later as a landscape meter. Discussion, moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously to approve staff recommendation. Job S 12-810 for D. W. Lassley on 17382 El Cajon, total fees are $1013.98. Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Knauft, approving staff recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. Job S 831 and S 26-433 to which a Declaration of Restriction had been attached and would be recorded. Discussion, moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously to approve the S 831 with the Declaration of Restriction and the single service application S 26-433. Job 870 James H. Booher on Oriente for water service, a meter plus portion of a fire hydrant. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Korn carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations. Job 871 and S 51-500 John Steinleitner on McCormack, total fees $518.13. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Korn to approve staff recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. 1171 August 14, 1975 (continued) Job S 7-60 Richard Miller 4411 Casa Loma, exhibits presented. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Korn unanimously carried to approve for payment the audited bills and rate deposit refunds in the amount of $115,881.00 on checks # 28441 through 28648. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow 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. Directors and staff reminded of the meeting August 27 at MWDOC at 2:00 p.m. Discussion regarding the boundary of Reservoir # 1 and possible en- croachment. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow to instruct staff to check north end of Reservoir # 1 regarding said encroachment. Attorney suggested that Senator Nejedly would appreciate the District support on his SB 1280 and perhaps a letter would help. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Korn carried unanimously in- structing staff to prepare such a letter. Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Knauft carried un- animously to adjourn at 1:35 p.m. Jean E. Mathews, Secretary