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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-07-12 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesJuly 12, 1973 1003 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 on Plumosa Drive. Directors present and answering the roll: McGuire, Hastings, Clodt, Knauft and Wagner. Also present were Ralph Shook General Manager, Jean Mathews, Secretary, Pete Royere Operations Manager, Dan Haggerty of James Montgomery Consulting Engineers and Rodger Howell of Rutan and Tucker. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried unanimously to approve the June 28 minutes as presented. General Manager read a letter from Bank of America regarding the raise in the schedule for the Bond Redemption Fund service freeze on prices would affect this and old price schedule will continue for the duration of the freeze. Correspnndence from AWWA dated June 28 commended the District employees for a year of no disability accidents. Read and filed. The General Manager read the following letter dated July 12, 1973 from Ralph A. McGuire: Gentlemen: One of my most enjoyable experiences has been the pleasure of serving this District as a member of its Board of Directors over the past years. I could never expect to work with a board and management team where so much dedication and genuine concern is always so evident. This leadership has produced a Water District that everyone should be very proud of. I am now selling my home and will be moving out of the District and it is with much regret that I do hereby submit my resignation from this board to become effective July 31, 1973. signed Respectfully, Ralph A. McGuire. Discussion regarding appointment of new director to fill the unexpired term. No decision. Also a discussion concerning the election in November. Three directors will be coming up for election, the positions of Directors McGuire, Hastings and Wagner. Discussion regarding the cost of publicity for the candidates that will go out in the election information. District never has paid for this publicity in the past and will continue thepolicy. Rex Hastings, member on the Parks and Recreation Committee for the City of Yorba Linda asked the Board's opinion regarding a tennis court on the new reservoir location. Discussion Board felt it was too soon to make any decision, wait until the City had made a specific request. Rex Hastings reported on the City Council meeting July 2, 1973. Fred Clodt reported on the Planning Commission meeting July 9, 1973. Ralph Shook reported on the July 11 meeting of LAFCO. Yorba Linda 1004 July 12, 1973 (continued) City sphere of influence was approved to Weir Canyon Road. General Manager introduced Gordon Peterson auditor. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Hastings to hire Gordon Peterson as Auditor of the District at a salary of $1000.00 per month with a raise of $50.00 a month after six months. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director. Hastings to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 73-20 for General and Payroll. accounts with the new auditor's signature. RESOLVED that the proper officers of the District establish payroll and general accounts with the Bank of American National Trust and Savings Association and that the proper officers be authorized to sign checks against said accounts: Ayes: McGuire, Hastings, Clodt, Wagner and Knauft. Noes: none. Absent, none. Adopted this 12th day of July , 1973. Ros~ibS~o?k oefpoed ?nr)Edison efficiency tests; 2) reRorplantthe P Y gas me e consolidation for the engines No. 1 for a $500 per year savings; 3) MWD percentage flows. He also reported that the interest rate on the last time deposit was 8 3/8%. Mr. Shook announced that he had promoted Mr. Royere to Operations Manager from his former position of Water Superintendent. Jim Kerfoot came into the meeting at this time and reported re- garding the tax rate limitation law SB 90 the following: A break down of the tax rate as levied by the Yorba Linda County Water District 1972-73: Bond Interest and Redemption Fund .21 tax rate, General Fund .25 tax rate. Discussion moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings Board approve the report of the Auditor as stated above. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Roy Knauft seconded by Merwin Wagner to approve the audited bills and refunds for payment in the amount of $61,384.21 on checks 22809 through 22976. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft that all Directors be allowed to leave the State for either business or personal reasons between this meeting and the next regular meeting of the Board. Motion carried unanimously. Job 729 Grace Alden 2 acres 3 lots on Highland. Exhibits and application reviewed. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings approving staff recommendations for water service and with a further suggestion the applicant be urged to participate in the extension of sewers if at all possible. Motion carried unanimously. Job 761 water and sewer for 12 lots on 7.74 acres Tract 8122. Discussion - exhibits reviewed, moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations 1005 July 12, 1973 ( continued) Job 760 Placentia Community Hospital Phase 2. Application and exhibits reviewed, moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Wagner carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations. Job S 762 sewer in drainage area "A" needs to be changed to Drainage area "C" - Board discussion regarding change of boundaries. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt approving staff recommendations and also the change of drainage from zone "A" to zone "C". Motion carried unanimously. Job 763 water and sewer for Tract 7533 - 118 lots on 20 acres. Richard Smith Inc. location Palm and Rose Drive. This will be developed in three phases. Discussion regarding the construction of the water facilities by developer on a bid approved by the District and built according to our specifications. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously approving in principal the water and sewer but final approval to await the draft of applications. Job 764 Tract 8318 - 5 acres Mike Harrison at Avocado and Yorba Linda Blvd. Staff recommends-lions reviewed. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations. Job 765 Winrock Farms on Lakeview. This development will require the lowering of the 8" line which runs through the property and staff recommended a deposit of $5000.00 to cover cost of design and lowering this line. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously to approve staff recom- mendations. General Manager reported on an inquiry from the Cordes Andres property at Jefferson and Morse. This property would have to be annexed. Reservoir No. 3 - Engineer Walter O'Connell reported that he had a punch list that would take two weeks to complete, telemetering not yet operational. General Manager suggested that water week is in August and perhaps an open house could be planned with a tour of facilities, new reservoir and even a dedication of those facilities. Pete Royere reported that he had a firm price on two Datsun pickups except for camper shell but needed Board authorization. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Wagner to authorize the General Manager to purchase two Datsun pickups, with a camper shell on the one to be used by engineering, not to exceed $6500.00 for both vehicles. Motion carried unanimously. Don Haggerty reported that everything was going according to schedule on the Yorba Linda Blvd. job and that Doty Brothers will be moving in shortly. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Hastings carried un- animously to adjourn at 12:00 noon. Jean E. Mathews, Secretary