HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-05-22 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesMay 22, 1968 632
The adjourned meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba
Linda County Water District was called to order at 8:30 a.m.
I on May 22, 1968 in the offices of the District by President
Wagner. Directors present and answering the roll: Mr. Hastings,
Mr. McGuire, Mr. Wagner and Mr. Knauft. Director Clodt absent.
H. Rodger Howell attorney for the District was also present.
President Wagner turned-the meeting over to General Manager
Ralph Shook. Mr. Shook read letters from Cory, Burke, Whetmore
and Briggs re: A.B. 1460 and A.C.A. 42. He also read a letter
from Mr. Bigonger thanking the District for the invitation and
tour of M.W.D, facilities and Lake Powell.
Rodger Howell reported on the research he had made on financing
of the sewers. He had talked to Mr.Wm. J. Fieldman a financial
consultant who had tentatively agreed to take the assignment on
a contingent fee basis. This would mean if the selected method
of financing did not go or was unsuccessful no fee would be paid.
He had further checked into State and Federal agencies, the
interest rates, etc and would have a written report ready next
meeting. Mr. Fieldman had also contacted both Mr. Dalton of
the City and Mr. Shook of the District
Discussion, attorney Howell recommended the Board authorize the
retaining of Wm. Fieldman and Associates on a contingent fee
basis, Mr. Fieldman was in oral agreement on this arrangement and
would have a Contract or form of agreement ready by next meeting.
Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Knauft, the
District hire Mr. Fieldman and Associates on the oral offer,
to be confirmed by formal agreement, which would not obligate
the District on a set fee unless the funds are made available
for the sewer program. Mr. Fieldman and Associates to look in-
to all methods of financing the sewer program for the District
and to work as rapidly as possible toward the end of raising
funds to sewer the remaining unsewered areas of the District
according to the report and maps as prepared by Milo Keith of
Keith and Associates. Mr. Shook to forward such material as
Mr. Fieldman would need in aiding him in his study. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director McGuire that in
relation to the hiring of Wm. Fieldman,' and Associates the
General Manager be directed to write t e City Council and request
their support and request that they do not authorize any develop-
ment without active participation in live sewers, at least give
the District a reasonable time to try and finance these sewers
and get the project under way. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Knauft, the
General Manager notify the Methodist Church by letter.that the
District might be interested in participation in their sewer
project, that the Church might qualify under Resolution No. 154
and the District would cooperate in every way with them in their
proposed project. Motion carried unanimously.
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Job 229 and S 2291 26 lots on the north end of Ohio, developer
D. N. Schneider. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by
Director McGuire carried unanimously:to Tprove staff recommendations
on both.the water and sewer for Job 229.
Job 514 - Vernon L. Frederick on Jefferson - one half acre at
north east corner Jefferson and Morris. Two alternates, extend
the 8" main for approximately 1190:feet, one fire hydrant, a
rate deposit, and a meter for a total of 7088.00, this would
comply with the Rules and.Regulations of the District, The other
alternative would be to collect a service fee for one half of the
frontage of Mr. Frederick's property, one quarter of a fire hyd-
rant and the rate deposit.and a.meter which would be set at the
closest District main Mr. Frederick to run his own private line
to his property.3K9R3&3x`0V-A five year temporary service with
a recorded agreement so that in the event there was a change in
ownership, balance of fees would be paid and meter located in
front of property. Moved by Director Hastings, &--conded by Director
McGuire carried unanimouslyto approve the two alternatives as
recommended by staff. Mr. Frederick to be allowed his own choice
between the alternatives.
Mr. Howell stated that the contract for meter reading with E.C.S.
Corp., was all right as presented by Mr. Shook. Mr. Shook said
there was one change that E.C.S.had requested a six month initial
term instead of one year, the first two complete times around at
.15(,, per reading and then at .12C a reading for the remaining
time. Moved by Director Knauft, seconded by Director McGuire
carried unanimously approving the Contract as prepared and
authorizing the proper officers to sign.
Mr. Herman Weck reported on the Yorba Linda Community Development
Committee meeting held on May 10, 1968 under the leadership of
the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Prentiss and Dr. Meador.
Their planning,to act as a laison between the Planning Commission
and the community, to aid in such things as street lighting,
improvement of park ways, removal of unsightly buildings, cover
of drainage ditches, improvement of streets and various other
matters affecting the community and its residents.
Mr. Harold Van Patten came into the meeting at this time as a
representative of the Library Board regarding the District
property on the west side of Olinda. The Library Board had the
District property appraised. The appraisal was $55,000.00. The
Library Board expected they would be ready to put the proposal
to the voters within the next six months, to 9 months. As soon
as the budget for the new fiscal year was available they would
be able to enter into an option with money as required for the
property. Mr. Van Patten stated that he felt the District could
still plan on using the building through the year of 1969 before
it would be needed by the Library. Moved by Director Hastings
seconded by Director McGuire carried unanimously to approve
sending the Library Board a letter stating that theDistrict was
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j in agreement, the property was
the appraised price, and would
formal agreement.
surplus, they would sell for
meet with them and draw up the
Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Knauft that
audited bills for $14,930.50 and refunds for $1348.15 on checks
numbered 11758 through 11801 be approved for payment. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Director McGuire, 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.
Mr. Shook said that Darrel Spence had about put together a
group at the south end of Grandview for a sewer project except
for three parcels that were slightly larger than one acre each
and had asked the Board to rule on the acreage charge for these
three. Discussion, moved by Director Hastings, seconded by
Director Knauft that inasmuch as this would benefit the District
financially in the sewer program for this area, the General
Manager be given the authority to notify Mr. Darrel Spence the
acreage would be based on the $350.00 per acre but in the event
of a land division on any of the three parcels in question they
would pay on the $1500.00 per acre charge. Motion carried
unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.
Secretary
`d`ean E . Mathews