HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-02-24 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesFebruary 24, 1972 892
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. Directors present and
answering the roll: McGuire, Hastings, Clodt, Wagner and Knauft.
Fritz Stradling attorney and DuWayne Lidke of James Montgomery
were also present.
Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Knauft carried
unanimously to approve the minutes of February 10, 1972 regular
meeting as mailed.
President McGuire turned the meeting over to General Manager Ralph
Shook.
General Manager Ralph Shook read excerpts from a letter written by
the president of Costa Mesa County Water District board dated
2/8/72 regarding the Municipal Water District of Orange County and
their roll as stated in their policy statement - discussion. Moved
by Director Wagner seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously
to receive and file the letter as information only at this time.
General Manager Shook read a proposal from Keith and Associates to
revise and submit new sewer specifications. Discussed - moved by
Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried unanimously
authorizing the review and revision as stated purchasing 100 books
at $2.00 each plus the fee for the revision.
Building committee asked for ratification of Proposal and Contract
to engage the firm of ADI Inc. an interior decorator. Moved by
Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously
to ratify the action of the building committee.
General Manager Shook reported on the draft of residental water
quality survey prepared by Orange County Water District that the
District had participated in.
Fred Clodt reported on the City Planning Commission meeting Feb. 14.
Ralph McGuire reported on the City Council meeting Feb. 22.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried un-
animously to approve for payment the audited bills and refunds
for $112,799.02 on checks 19480 through 19529.
Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Clodt carried un-
animously that all Directors are hereby authorized to leave the
State of California for either business or personal reasons be-
tween this meeting and the next regular meeting of the Board.
City Assignments are as follows: City Council March 6 Rex Hastings,
March 20 Ralph McGuire. Planning Commission March 13 Fred Clodt,
March 27, Roy Knauft.
Jim Kerfoot came into the meeting. The Northwest National Life
Insurance Company proposed changes to our policy were discussed
and the difference in cost to District and employee studied.
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February 24, 1972 (contd)
General opinion of the Board and staff that proposed changes should
take effect December 1972 for the year 1973 if the District is unable
to find and institute a better retirement plan for District employees.
Discussion - Jim Kerfoot to make an appointment with Mr. Roth re-
garding the State Pension Plan, tentatively set for March 16th,
possible time also to discuss sewer refund contracts and money loan
procedure. Jim Kerfoot to prepare a new cash flow study.
Report from Mr. Shook and Mr. Kerfoot regarding a line of credit for
a million dollars with either Bank of America or Security Pacific,
After much discussion with various persons, this is not the correct
procedure but instead a decision on the cash need, time it is needed,
and specific purpose, then to go ahead with a straight loan, best
interest rate available for this type of loan.
DuWayne Lidke reported on the emergency connection - talked to Gordon
George, followed by a letter to Southern California Water. Also
talked to staff at Anaheim and followed this up with a letter to
Gordon Hoyt - no answer from either at this time.
Escrow has not been closed on the reservoir site, Fritz Stradling
advised if there was any problem District could go to condemnation
proceeding with immediate possession. Attorney could see no reason
why there would be a problem.
Plans and Specifications for Reservoir discussed. Engineers estimate
of cost $1,075,000 and construction time 360 calendar days. Moved by
Director Wagner, seconded by Director Knauft that Plans and Spec-
ifications for Reservoir be approved and authorize advertising for
bids, with bids to be received until 9:30 a.m. in the District office
on March 30, 1972, to be opened at 10:00 a.m. the same day with a
possible award of Contract to be made at a special board meeting on
April 6th. Motion carried unanimously. Suggested that the 9eaE
District ascertain if Library All Purpose Room is available at 10:00
a.m. March 30th in the event that District offices are not adequate
for the number of persons at the bid opening.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon on a motion made by Director C1odt
seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously,
Jean E. Mathews
Secretary