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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-07-26 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes1006 July 26, 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 on Plumosa Drive. Directors present and answering the roll: McGuire, Hastings, Clodt, Wagner and Knauft. Also present General Manager Ralph Shook, Secretary Jean Mathews, Operations Manager Pete Royere, DuWayne Liekd of James Montgomery and Howard Lindow. Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously to approve the minutes of July 12, 1973 as presented. General Manager read a letter from Arthur C. Korn dated 7/18/73 regarding appointment to the Board as a Director, resume included. Letter received and filed. LAFCO hearing on annexation of Tract 7553, Richard B. Smith Inc. has been set for August 8th. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings the Board adopt RESOLUTION 73-21 as follows: Know Ye, All MEN That it is with deep regret that the resignation of James W. Kerfoot as Auditor is hereby accepted, LET IT ALSO BE KNOWN that in his capacity as auditor he guided the District effectively and loyally in its policy of providing sound and efficient service to the community. His personal life was further dedicated to community service in his role as a volunteer fireman. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board extends sincere thanks and appreciation for his loyal and faithful service and wishes him well in his new role. FURTHERMORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the effective date of such re- signation be July 13, 1973. The above and foregoing Resolution No. 73-21 was regularly passed and adopted by the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water District at their regular meeting held July 25, 1973. signed Ralph A. McGuire, President Roll call vote: Ayes, McGuire, Hastings, Clodt, Knauft and Wagner. Noes, none. Absent, none. Mr. Knauft reported on the July 16th City Council meeting. City drainage fee has been raised to $1300.00 per acre. Mr. McGuire reported on the Planning Commission meeting July 23. Mr. DuWayne Lidke reported on the completion of the reservoir. His recommendations were as follows: Reservoir complete and Notice of Completion should now be filed with final payment to be made after 35 days lien period has expired. One modification has been noted and the credit to the District will be $850.00. No July 26, 1973 (continued) 1007 liquidated damages because of the labor problem in Orange County really not the fault of the Contractor. One request had been made by the Contractor - that $50,000 of the final $100,000 retention be included with the final payment in order that he can pay all bills, the Contractor will pay $1000.00 as interest on the early payment . Still will be completely covered by bond. Discussion. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft that General Manager be authorized to file the Notice of Completion, include with final progress payment $50,000 of the retention payment and grant the extension of time. Motion carried unanimously . Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Clodt that the resignation of Ralph A. McGuire be accepted with regret. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Hastings that RESOLUTION 73-22 be adopted: RESOLUTION 73-22- RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT WITH REGARD TO THE RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR RALPH A. MC QUIRE. WHEREAS, a letter of resignation has been received from Director Ralph A. McGuire , and WHEREAS, Director Ralph A. McGuire plans to establish his residence outside of the District, and WHEREAS, being a voter within the District is a legal requirement to serve as a Director, and WHEREAS, Ralph A. McGuire has been a Director of the Yorba Linda County Water District since August 10, 1962, and WHEREAS, Ralph A. McGuire has served the District fiathfully and loyally for nearly eleven years, and WHEREAS, the District has quadrupled the number of service conn- ections during his term as Director, and WHEREAS, Ralph A. McGuire has served as President of the Board of Directors since December 10, 1969, and WHEREAS, Ralph A. McGuire has contribued greatly and unselfishly of his time, talents, and energy to help guide the District during this period of dynamic growth, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water District that, only because of the legal necessity of being a voter within the District, the District accept with sincere and deep regret the resignation of Director Ralph A. McGuire, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ralph A. McGuire be commended for his unselfish contribution of his time, talent and energy to help guide the District during its period of dynamic growth. Passed and adopted this 26th day of July 1973. Signed Rex D. Hastings, Vice President. Mr. Shook, General Manager then presented Mr. McGuire with a plaque stating the number of years served by Mr. McGuire including the time as President. Mr. McGuire made an acceptance speech. Discussion regarding appointment to fill the unexpired term of Mr. McGuire. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Hastings that Howard W. Lindow be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. McGuire, effective August 1973. Roll call vote: Ayes, Wagner Hastings, Knauft and Clodt. Noes, none. Absent;none. Abstaining, McGuire. Certificate of Appointment to be signed by the Secretary and oath of office to be administered before August 9th. 1008 July 26, 1973 (continued) 9:25 a.m. Mr. Hastings left the meeting. 9:30 a.m. H. Rodger Howell arrived at the meeting. Mr. Howell stated that on Annexation 72-4 description there was still some misunderstanding which was the correct description. 72-1 annexation description was also being checked. Mr. Pete Royere reported that the two new Datsun pickups had been delivered from Garden Grove Datsun. Mr. Shook reported that Orange County Water Association and California Water Association had toured the Water Factory No. 21. Suggested that perhaps a bus tour could be arranged to take people from Yorba Linda and Placentia on such a tour. Mr. Shook stated that the week of August 12-19, 1973, national water week, would be a good week for the open house and that a trip to new Eastside reservoir should be included. Report on the MWD rates - next two years will remain the same then there will be $3.00 per acre foot increase or $66.00 an acre foot for Colorado River Water. City Assignments August 6 Roy Knauft City Council and August 20 Rex Hastings. Planning Commission August 13 Fred Clodt and August 27 Howard Lindow. Job S 767 Mr. Price on Laro Lane- staff exhibits reviewed,moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously to approve staff modifications on this job. Winrock Farms 11.9 acres Job 766 on Lakeview. Application for water reviewed. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations for water. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried un- animously to approve for payment the audited bills and refunds in the amount of $62,865.12 on checks 22975 through 20315. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously , all Directors are hereby authorized to leave the State for either business or personal reasons between this meeting and the next regular meeting of the Boare. Mr. Knauft reported that there was not an environmental report for the 34 acres on the Kraemer Ranch so it had been continued to August. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Knauft to adj.ourn at10:30 a.m. C~ean E. Mathews, Secretary