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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-01-13 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesJanuary 13, 1972 884 The regular meeting of theBoard 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. Directors present and answering the roll: McGuire, Hastings, Wagner, Clodt and Knauft. DuWayne Lidke of James Montgomery Consulting Engineers and H. Rodger Howell of Rutan and Tucker and Julie Carey, reporter from the Yorba Linda Star were also present. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt carried un- animously to approve the minutes of the December 23, 1971 meeting as mailed. General Manager read a letter from Anacal Engineering asking for a quitclaim of an easement across Tract 7676 and 4693. Discussion moved byDirector Knauft seconded by Director Clodt carried un- animously that the District finds that the easement is surplus to the District needs, approves recommending the signing of the quitclaim easement by the proper officers. Report from Diehl Evans and Company for year ending June 1971. Discussion recommendation that the subject of meter refunds be acted upon at a later meeting. Gordon Pivonka of Gordon Builders came into the meeting at 9:00 a.m. regarding service fee on parcel on Avocado. Letter clarified re- garding size of parcel and service fee required. No board action required. Future dates for Colorado River Weser Users Assoc. meetings November 27-28 , 1972 November 26-27, 1973 and Nov. 18-19, 1974. A revised agreement from Honeywell for Honeywell Instrument Maintenance this would be four visits a year for $2712.00. Re- ceived and filed upon a motion made by Director Hastings seconded by Director Clodt, unanimously carried. Wage scale for Mechanic I presented to the Board for adoption. Discussion- moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously to approve the wage scale of $800 to $1050 for the new job position of Mechanic I. General Manager noted that a reply had been received from the Insurance Commissioner regarding the claim on Imperial Highway and second step in the process had been taken. Letter read from the Community College District of North Orange County dated 1/5/72 regarding slope agreement approved as to form by the attorney. Discussion, moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously to return the rough draft as drawn, so that the final document could be pre- pared for signature. Legal description to be checked. 885 January 13, 1972 (continued) January 21-23 Special District Board Members Institute, moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried un- animously to authorize any member who can to attend at District expense. AWWA February 22-24 - Emergency Planning Seminar at San Mateo moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously to authorize District personnel as selected by the General Manager to attend at District expense. Special District advanced study program for July 23-28, 1972, information only at this time. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried un- animously to approve for payment the audited bills and refunds for $27,416.61 on checks 19119 through 19324. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously that all Directors are hereby authorized to leave the State of California for eithr business or pleasure. Director Hastings reported on the Council meeting January 3. A letter from the City of Placentia to LAFCO was read regard- ing the sewer service east of Yorba Linda along Esperanza Rd. Discussion - previous authorization given staff and attorney to appear at the hearing on the 40 acre annexation No. 71-3 and feeling still is that we must take appropriate steps to prevent Placentia going any further east. Staff instructed to report back if any further authorization needed for such action. Director Clodt reported on Planning Commission meeting January loth. Staff requested authorization for the preparation of plans and specifications for the installation of the Yorba Linda Blvd. line from Imperial to Palm Drive moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Hastings authorizing the pre- paration of plans and specification as requested on Yorba Linda Blvd. Motion carried unanimously. General Manager reported that McKervey had started construction on the relocation of the 1211 line on the Kraemer property east of Yorba Linda. DuWayne Lidke reported that the reservoir plans structural would be completed January 14th and electrical plans com- pleted January 21 , at that time he will take General Manager to Pasadena and all of the plans will be discussed thoroughly at that time with the various members of the staff. 886 January 13, 1972 (continued) Rodger Howell reported that escrow on reservoir site was proceeding and was escrow number 509708NL. Also the annexation of the triangle between college and Snyder was pending. Job 661 Frank Merrell exhibits and application reviewed, moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings to approve staff re- commendations motion carried unanimously. Job 665 Jack Kent on Prospect application and exhibits reviewed, moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft carried un- animously toapprove staff recommendations. General Manager reported: Mark III Construction was reviving the sewer project to the Husband property so that it looked very favorable now that this was going to gom Empire Insurance Stock transaction was completed. Welcomed Julia Carey from the Yorba Linda Star and said any publicity would be appreciated regarding our purposes, rules regulations etc. Badger Meter had contributed a meter for the park and the service was being replaced. Meter prices looked very favorable and recommendation that we ex- tend the August 1968 bid instead of going out for bid. Suggested that prices with other meter companies be verified. Milo Keith reported some problem with the sale of the sewer easement by the State but a full report will be made later. Information only at this time. We are ready for the fourth unit on Highland would recommend electric not submersible, a price from McCalla of $9300. Review with DuWayne Lidke and report back. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m. Next meeting January 27th. 4 Jean E. Mathews Secretary JEM: