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April 27, 1972
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 4866 Olinda Street.
Directors present and answering the roll call: McGuire, Hastings,
Clodt, Knauft and Wagner. Also present H. Rodger Dowell of Rutan
and Tucker and DuWayne Lidke of James Montgomery, Jean Mathews,
Secretary and Ralph Shook, General Manager.
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings carried un-
animously to approve as mailed the minutes for March 16 and April
6 and April 20th.
General Manager Shook read IDA correspondence dated April 14th re-
garding A.B. 304. Discussion - moved by Director Hastings seconded
by Director Clodt carried unanimously to write our legislators voicing
our disapproval and opposition to this legislation that is anti
special districts.
8:45 a.m. - Harry Rainville and Art Simonian Yorba Linda City Manager
came into the meeting.
Mr. Rainville's request to connect to the Anaheim sewer which would
be adjacent to his home and which is sewering the tract no. 7616 on
his south boundary. The reason for this request is the extremely
high cost of connecting to the District sewer on the west side of
Orchard because of the depth and cutting the Orchard Drive pavement.
Discussion - moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft
granting Mr. Rainville's request to connect to the Anaheim sewer,
motion carried unanimously.
9:00 a.m. Mr. J. G. Johnson of the McCarthy Company came into the
meeting at this time regarding sewer service to Tract 7413. Placentia
had made the additional requirement of extending the sewer across the
Esperanza frontage in addition to the acreage charge of $350.00 per
acre, however Mr. Johnson had made a written request to the Placentia
City Council to reconsider and allow the development to connect on
the Fairmont frontage. Discussion - matter tabled until Mr. Johnson
has a reply from the Placentia City Council. Staff to check further
on means and methods of connecting this development to District sewer.
Mr. Shook read a letter from the City of Placentia requesting the
same agreement for Tract 7165 as the District had signed for Tract
6394 for excess capacity in District sewer line on Palm. Discussion-
moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings instructing
Mr. Shook to inform the City of Placentia the matter had been re-
turned to staff for further study and it would be brought up at the
May 11th Board meeting.
Mr. Shook read the invitation to the Testimonial Dinner on May 12th
for Gus Lenain, the retiring Water Superintendent of the City of
Anaheim. Decided that each person would make their own reservations.
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April 27, 1972 (continued)
Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Hastings that
RESOLUTION # 215 be adopted entitled: "RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
PRESENTED BY Y ORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO AUGUST F. "GUS" LENAIN".
Ayes: McGuire, Clodt, Hastings, Wagner and Knauft.
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adopted this 27th day of April 1972.
Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Wagner to adopt
RESOLUTION NO 216 entitled"RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING SAID DISTRICT TO ISSUE $750,000 NEGOTIABLE PROMISSORY
NOTES, PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF SAID NOTES AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR TAKING BIDS THEREFOR." .
Ayes: McGuire, Wagner, Knauft, Clodt and Hastings.
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adopted this 27th day of April 1972.
Ralph McGuire reported on the Planning Commission meeting April
10th.
Fred Clodt reported on the City Council meeting April 17th.
Roy Knauft reported on the Planning Commission meeting April 24th.
Mr. Shook reported on the apprisal of office property made by
Larry Sutton dated 4/17/72. This property with the buildings
$32,000 or if offered jointly with the property to the south
probably $37,500. Discussion regarding possible disposal of
building, trailers etc. President McGuire appointed Roy Knauft
to serve with him on a committee to look into all possibilities
regarding sale of property, building and trailers.
Art Simonian stated that the City was not interested in either
of the trailers at this time.
Mr. Shook gave each Director a copy of a routine water analysis,
information only.
Mr. Shook reported that he had received three bids on Job 682
for the installation of pipe line and pressure reducing station
to serve Tract 7413 as follows: $24, 724.005 $20,870.00,
$16,438.00. The low bidder being Bejac Construction. Moved by
Director Wagner seconded by Director Clodt reaffirming the
authorization previously granted to General Manager to award to
low bidder for this pipeline construction as soon as proper
easements and letter requesting annexation of this acreage to
the District are received by the District. Motion carried un-
animously.
Ralph Shook reported on the AWWA California Section at Sacramento
April 13 and 14th.
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April 27th, 1972 ( continued)
Rodger Howell said there was no further report on the escrow
on reservoir site.
Discussion regarding the use of the reservoir property for public
park, tennis courts etc. Four acres for a possible park area.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Hastings carried
unanimously that a formal letter be written the City asking their
ideas and suggestions on this subject.
Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft carried un-
animously to approve for payment the audited bills in the amount
of $106,322.01 on checks 19779 through 19853.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt carried un-
animously all Directors are hereby authorized to leave the State
of California for either business or personal reasons between now
and the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors.
Assignments for City Council meeting May 1 Rex Hastings, May 15
Ralph McGuire, Planning Commission May 8 Roy Knauft, May 22 Fred
C lodt .
S-23-1606 sewer application and exhibits reviewed, moved by Director
Knauft seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously to approve -
staff recommendations.
S-14-640 Henry Huff on Shaw Lane - exhibits reviewed moved by
Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously
to approve staff recommendations.
S-15-1582 D. Miani on Oriente - exhibits reviewed, moved by
Director Clodt seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously
to approve staff recommendations.
Contract for electric service at 4622 Plumosa Drive, moved by
Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt approving execution
of the Contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Knauft to adopt
RESOLUTION NO 217 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR SEWER MAINTENANCE:
Ayes: McGuire, Hastings, Clodt, Wagner and Knauft
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adopted this 27th day of April 1972.
The General Manager reported that he had been checking with
DuWayne Lidke on correct size on line in Buena Vista west of
Lakeview with regard to the relocation of a line and would re-
port back after further study of the Master Plan.
DuWayne Lidke asked the Board if they would be interested in
a tour of the Ameron facilities. Ameron is furnishing the pipe
for the reservoir job. All agreed it would be very interesting
and asked Mr. Lidke to go ahead and make the arrangements.
April 27th, 1972 ( continued)
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Mr. Shook reported that the engine cooler went out on one of the
roiline engines at plant number 1 and it was being repaired in
Corona.
Rate study information had been received from Tabulating Technicians
but not soon enough for any recommendations to be made at this
meeting.
Material on the 1911 Sewer Assessment District for the Country
Club area should be ready by May 11, 1972 meeting.
Inquiry regarding sewer for the Carlton townsite development.
Retirement program still being worked on.
Meeting with Contractor for Reservoir job on May 2, 1972 - ground,
breaking date will be scheduled at that time.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director C1odt to adjourn at
12:10 noon.
Next meeting May 11, 1972 at 8:30 a.m.
Jean E. Mathews, Secretary