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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-03-12 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes688 March 12, 1969 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water District was called to order at 8:30 a.m. on March 12, 1969 in the offices of the District, by President Wagner. Directors present and ans3ering the roll, Wagner, McGuire, Clodt, Hastings and Knauft. H. Rodger H well attorney for theDistrict was also present. " Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Knauft to approve the minutes of February 12, 13, 26 and March 4 as mailed with correction on Feb. 13, paragraph 10 page 680, Mr. Guzak instead of Mr. Sprik. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Shook, general manager read a letter from Bender Insurance dated 2/25/69 which stated that the dental insurance had not been acceptable to the Association and so the proposal would be dropped for the time being. Mr. Shook also announced: Corrosion Seminar at San Dimas May 6 - 85 1969. Grange County Water District hearings on the equity assessment on 3/12/69 and 4/9/69. Local Agency Formation Comm- ission hearing 3/12/69 at 2:00 p.m. Lakeview Orangethorpe annexation by Anaheim to be heard at this time. Small portion of District over laps. Letter already mailed objecting to this portion being de-annexed to Anaheim. A group of interested land owners from Grandview came into the meeting at this time regarding the extension of the sewer on Grandview otherwise known as job 5-526. The last remaining piece of property to acquire an easement from belonged to Mrs. D.M. Sutton. Mrs. Sutton had verbally rejected the written offer made by the District and had made a counter offer. Mr. Shook pre- sented Mrs. Sutton's request to theBoard. Discussion, Board felt that all avenues had been explored and the only way left to go was to condemn the necessary right of way. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director McGuire that the Board adopt Resolution # 178 declaring the public need and necessity and to proceed with condemnation proceedings to acquire the necessary easement to complete the right of way, and authorize proper officers to execute necessary documents. Roll call vote: Ayes, Wagner, McGuire, Hastings, Clodt and Knauft. Noes, None Absent, None. Mr. Shook read a letter from Toups Engineering Inc. dated 2/27/69 regarding the widening of Yorba Linda 31vd. by the City of Yorba Linda from Valley View to Imperial Highway with construction scheduled for June 1969. Relocation of our facilities to be negotiated with the City on the same terms as with the County, the District having prior rights, discussion, no decision. Milo Keith, Sam Peterson and Wm. Fieldman came into the meeting at this time. Attorney Howell suggested that a public meeting should be held before any final decision made on the sewer as- 689 March 12, 1969 ( continued ) sessment district. Mr. Fieldman suggested that each drainage area be divided into smaller assessment districts so that each bond sale would be smaller. Discussion - April 15th Tuesday night set as the public meeting. Mr. Fieldman, Mr. Keith, Mr. Howell, City Council, Planning Commission in addition to District Board all to be present and all papers to be notified. A letter to be mailed to all persons in the District who do not now have sewer and who will be included in this sewer aseessment district.' Mr. Fieldman to prepare the letter and have a rough draft ready at the March 24th meeting. Milo Keith reported that he had met with the Junior College District's Mr. Logan Wheatly and explained the sewer project and the acreage to be included to cover the needs of the Jr. College. Discussion. Moved by Director McGuire seconded by Director Hastings that a letter be prepared and sent to the Jr. College District explaining and confirming the meetings as discussed so that Jr. College Board can investigate and report back as to best way to proceed, annexation, financing etc. This letter would be subject to April 15 meeting and the following Board meeting of April 16. Motion carried unanimously. Rodger Howell reported that the Montgomery proposal of February 205 1969 on the appraisal of the Southern California Water Company facilities was satisfactory. Yorba Joint Venture assignment form satisfactory but acknowledge- ment still not correct doesn't say who the officers are and of what corporation. Returned to be corrected. Draft of rate increase letter presented, moved by Director Clodt, seconded by Director McGuire carried unanimously approving letter on rate increase and authorizing sending to all District consumers. Mr. Howell did not have the final draft of the Joint Powers Agree- ment with the City of Yorba Linda. Rodger Howell reported that he was to meet with Placentia officials yet today regarding the Locke Ranch Sewer. A very careful analysis of this revealed no agreement to date which tied down the ownership or any of the letters and telephone conversations between City and Locke Ranch officials. Discussion of how to proceed suggested that perhaps to notify Placentia by letter of our intention to connect at the manhole on Yorba Linda Blvd and use excess capacity in sewer and then we will discuss the problem and pay a fair sum at a later date would be easiest and best way to go. No decision at this time. Mr. Shook presented the sewer easement contract with the Placentia Unified School District for the consideration of $300.00 for the easement plus costs of $72.46. Moved by Director Hastings, se- conded by Director Clodt to authorize the execution of the Easement Contract and authorizing payment of the $372.46. Motion carried unanimously. March 12, 1969 (continued) 690 Job 540 for sewer and water moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously to app-rove staff-re- commendations. The sewer line construction w,_~l_ cross, the railroad right -,-'of- - way and will require an agreement_ for the crossing. Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Clodt to approve for execution by the proper officers the Agreement with So. Pacific Company for installation of encasement pipe across their right-of-way. Roll call vote: Ayes, Wagner, Clodt, McGuire, Hastings and Knauft. Noes, none. Absent, none. Job 544 Tract 6864 52 lots on 12 acres. Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations for water and sewer and authorize the proper officers to execute the agreements. Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Knauft carried un- animously to approve for payment the audited bills in the amount of $27,322.56 and refunds $1085.88 on checks number 13091 - 13195. Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Clodt carried un- animously all Directors are hereby authorized to have the State of California for either business or personal reasons between now and the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. Moved by Director McGuire seconded by Director Knauft to adjourn to March 24, 1969 at 8:30 a.m. r' J can E. Mathews Secretary