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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-02-13 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes680 February 13, 1969 An adjourned meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water District was called to order at 8:30 a.m. in the offices of the District on February 13, 1969 by Vice President McGuire. Directors present and answering the roll call: McGuire, Hastings, Clodt and Knauft. Director Wagner absent. H. Rodger Howell, attorney for the District, Wm. Fieldman, Financial consultant, Milo Keith and Sam Peterson sewer consultants were also present. Mr. Ralph Shook, general manager read a letter from the auditors, Diehl Evans dated 1/31/69 regarding quarterly audit, filed. Letter from Southern California Water Company regarding the evaluation report of their system east and south of district, to be made by James Montgomery. Cross Talk quarterly report noted and filed. Letter from Felix Ou re: the timing of his development on Lakeview, filed. Local Agency Formation Commission meeting February 14, 1969. I.D.A. April 8 - 11 in Sacramento four directors and General Manager to attend and deposits for reservations to be sent. Orange County Water Association inspection tour from March 25- 29. Moved by Director Clodt, seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously that reservations be made for the General Manager, Directors and guests from the City Council at the expense of the District. Letter from Orange County Water District dated 1/31/69 asking that 18 acres formerly served by Anaheim Union be served by Yorba Linda County Water District. Discussion, moved by Director Clodt, seconded by Director Hastings, carried un- animously that District deliver the water at our irrigation rate to Orange County Water District, OCWD to pay all expenses of installation, this.service to be on a temporary basis year to year, to be terminated by either party on seasonal basis. Mr. ge l Spry, Jim Erickson and Jim Brock came into the meeting at this time. Rodger Howell attorney for the District reported on the Pla- centia sewer matter. Some preliminary work, determined that progress was being made and in the interest of economy and cooperation that a little more time should be allowed for negotiations and perhaps by next board meeting more specific information would be forthcoming. Southern California Water System, General Manager reported that the proposal for appraisal of facilities from James Montgomery had been delayed but should be received by next meeting. 681 February 13, 1969(continued) Attorney Howell read a letter from Rutan and Tucker regarding a suspected meter conspiracy from 1960-68. Several cities contemplating lawsuit against Badger, Neptune, American Meter and several others regarding price fixing. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Knauft authorizing General Manager to get the information together and if significant sum to then decide on further action. The hour of 9:30 a.m. February 13, 1969 as the time set for the "Hearing on annexation 68-1", notice given that the hear- ing was open. Secretary stated there had been no written communications regarding said Annexation. There were no persons present wishing to be heard on the annexation. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings unanimously carried, declaring the annexation hearing closed. RESOLUTION # 174 -A RESOLUTION OF THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT APPROVING AND CAUSING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UN- INHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION 68-111, TO THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT. Motion made by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Clodt to adopt Resolution # 1744 . Roll call vote, Ayes: Directors Clodt, Hastings, McGuire and Knauft. Noes, none. Absent: Wagner. Resolution # 174 adopted this 13th day of February 1969. Rodgher Howell read the draft of the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Yorba Linda, comments, Discussion. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Knauft that RESOLUTION # 175 be adopted approving and authorizing the execution of the Joint Pe veers Agreement with suggested changes and in form acceptable to the attorney. Roll call vote, Ayes: Directors Clodt, Hastings, McGuire and Knauft. Noes, none. Absent, Wagner. Rodger Howell introduced Jim Erickson attorney as a member of Rutan and Tucker who would sit in as legal council for the District inasmuch as he now had to leave the meeting, making note however that all persons present should be appraised of the fact that Jim Erickson was also the Council for the City of Yorba Linda. Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Clodt to adopt REVOLUTION # 176 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT CONSENTING TO CERTAIN LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA. Roll call vote, Ayes: Directors Clodt, Hastings, McGuire and Knauft. Absent: Wagner. Noes,none. Mr. Milo Keith of Keith and Associate presented his sewer report in final form for the Boards comments and approval. Suggested by Mr. Keith that a copy of the report be forwarded to the Health Department for their information and action. The sewer consultant, the financial consultant and the attorneys should meet with our General Manager and work out a time schedule. February 13, 1969 (continued) 682 Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Clodt carried un- animously that the Board receive the Report and authorize the General Manager to transmit the report to the County Health officer for his review and recommendations. General Manager reported on the Dental insurance as presented by C.P.S. It had been explained to the employees, with all employees but one against the addition of such coverage. Moved by Director Knauft, seconded by Director Hastings carried un- animously that the executive committee of California Water Assoc. be notified of this District's disapproval of such dental insurance. S-19-226 - Johnson on La Collette moved by Director Clodt, seconded by Director Hastings that staff recommendations be approved, motion carried unanimously. S-22-545, Fike on Yorba Linda Blvd. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Knauft that staff recommendations be approved, motion carried unanimously. Job 548 water and sewer for Rhoades on E1 Cajon, exhibits and information reviewed, moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations and authorize execution of the proper documents. Water rate study - tabled for further study to be reviewed Feb. 26. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Knauft carried un- animously to approve for payment audited bills in the amount of $24,558.00 and refunds for $1,206.54 on checks 12943 through 13051. Moved by Director Clodt, seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously, 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. General Manager Shook reported: 1. Mr. Leopold of James Montgomery had inspected the interior of Res. 2-C and found it in excellent condition. 2. The 8 day shutdown of M.W.D. was underway. Shell had needed temporary construction water and a temporary meter had been set. No notification and when M.W.D. had emptied the lines had flooded garages in the path of the water, our job on the east had also been flooded out. 3 Right of way on south Grandview and Short Street from the Placentia School District, they requested a $300.00 consideration plus advertising costs. 4. A problem with street settling at Sao Paulo was apparently the responsibility of the City of Placentia and not due to the sewer line settling. S.Tract 4800 job 221 active again. 6. Efficiency tests of the District pumps by Edison company completed. 7. Well No. 11 back in service after repairs. 8. Two apartment house projects active. One on Plumosa and the other on Yorba Linda Blvd. at Avocado. 9. George Kellogg had contacted us regarding continuing the Farm Bureau membership which the District has not renewed. 10. City Master Plan being prepared by Lappmann Corp. take about 9 months, to complete.They had obtained information on the District for the plan. 683 February 13, 1969 (continued) Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously to adjourn to Feb. 26, 1969 at 8:30 a.m. Jean E. Mathews Secretary X7