HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-05-24 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes992 May 24, 1973
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
County Water District was called to order by President McGuire at
8:30 a.m. in the offices of the District at 4622 Plumosa Drive.
Directors present and answering the roll call: McGuire, Clodt,
Hastings, Knauft and Wagner. Also present, DuWayne Lidke, H.
Rodger Howell, Ralph Shook , General Manager and Jean Mathews,Secretary.
Minutes of May 10 were approved as read on a motion made by Director
Hastings seconded by Director Wagner, motion carried unanimously.
General Manager read a letter from Union Oil dated May 11, 1973
stated that they would be able to furnish only 850 of our average
purchases in the past.
Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft that General
Manager write a memo to all employees regarding the fu#-6 shortage
and ask that everyone attempt to combine, consolidate and reduce
use of vehicles. Motion carried unanimously.
ACWA Legislative report no. 6 dated May 18th regarding Senate Bill
538 regarding mandatory retirement-bill died in committee.
Bids for Job 679 Yorba Linda Blvd. Water Main Relocation were re-
viewed.
9:00 a.m. Mr. McKervey asked to be released from his bid on the
Yorba Linda Blvd. job because he had failed to include material,
the 16" A.C. pipe, making his bid about $22,000 short. Discussion.
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings that Mr.
McKervey be released from the bid due to the honest error in the
bid subject to a letter confirming and requesting the release.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft carried
unanimously to award the bid for Job No. 679 Yorba Linda Blvd.,
Water Main Relocation to the 2nd lowest bidder Doty Brothers Cons-
truction.
Reservoir No. 4 now in limited service but will be in full use by
hot weather. Well No. 11 back in service at 1680 gpm.
A letter from the County Auditor Controller regarding the re-
taining of an auditor for the coming fiscal year. Moved by
Director Hastings seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously
to retain the firm of Hansen, Sylvester and Cowles for another
year.
Jim Kerfoot came into the meeting and made his report on the
meeting with Bank of America officials in Los Angeles regarding the
increase by amendment to our paying agent agreement with the Bank.
The Bank would not reduce the increase in fees but did agree to
cancel the $50.00 agent charge per bank which would have amounted
to about $450.00, they also agreed to print our checks without charge
and furnish the District with armoured car service, also free of
charge.
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Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Hastings carried
unanimously to execute the amendment to the Paying Agent Agreement
with above notation regarding the $50.00 agent charge deletion.
Roy Knauft reported on the May 14th planning commission meeting.
Rex Hastings reported on the May 21 City Council meeting.
Ralph Shook reported that there were 6640 registered at the AWWA
conference in Las Vegas. Everyone reported and agreed it was a
very fine convention.
The California Section of AWWA will meet in Oakland in September.
Spring Convention in Reno, Fall in Hawaii and the 1974 National
Conference will be at Boston in June.
The Perris Dam Dedication had about 8000people in attendance.
LAFCO hearing on the annexation to the City of Yorba Linda on
May 23. Annexation was to be divided into two annexations one
inhabitated and one not inhabitated - continued two weeks. The
spheres of influence hearing continued to June 27th because
Placentia was not ready and asked for a continuance.
Orange County Sanitation District # 1 special hearing on Ordinance
# 203 on May 23 at 5:00. Fred Clodt and General Manager attended.
Ordinance adopted, fee to be $220.00 per dwelling unit effective
October 1, 1973 grace period until August 1, 1974 for exisitng
dwellings. This Ordinance will be administrated by the Building
Permit department. District should notify all persons in the
various 1911 act areas regarding connection before this grace period
expires.
S 19-286 Town and Country at 17132 Yorba Linda Blvd. Application
reviewed moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Clodt
carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations.
Job 755 Coleman on Fee Ana 9 12 acres - irrigation service. Exhibits
and application reviewed, moved by Director Wagner seconded by
Director Knauft carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried un-
animously to approve for payment the audited bills and refunds
in the amount of $203,464.29 on checks 22510 through 22569.
Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Clodt carried un-
animously toallow the Directors to go out of State for either
business or personal reasons between this meeting and the next
regular meeting of the Board.
Pete Royere reported on his meeting with Shell Oil Company regarding
fire protection outside the District. The area is outside District but
within the sphere of influence. Discussion. Tentatively agreed that
inasmuch as there is not a monthly charge for fire hydrants it should be
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installed at a cost plus basis and that an easement should, be
granted to the District for the area where hydrants would be set.
No other action at this time.
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Knauft carried un-
animously to adjourn at 11:00 a.m.
Jean E. Mathews, Secretary