HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-06-26 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesJune 26, 1968 638
The adjourned meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba
Linda County Water District was called to order by President
Wagner at 8:30 a.m. June 24, 1968 in the offices of the District.
Directors present and answering the roll: Mr. Wagner, Mr. Knauft
Mr. McGuire and Mr. Hastings. Director C1odt absent, Attorneys
for the District, H. Rodger Howell and Stu Waldrip were also present.
President Wagner turned the meeting over to General Manager Shook.
Mr. Shook made the following announcements: I.D.A. Convention
this fall Dec. 3 through 6th at Disneyland Hotel. The I.D.A.
Legislative report # 9 on A.B. 1460 and ACA 42, available for
reading, filed. The joint meeting of So. California Water Utility
Assoc. with Orange County Water Assoc. on Friday June 28, lunch,
then a tour of City of Anaheim Walnut Creek Reservoir.
Quitclaim easement for Job 489 executed, to be recorded.
Job 515 and 516 for Fredricks Development on La Palma and Richfield
for four fire hydrants only at this time. Staff recommendations
approved on motion by Director McGuire, seconded by Director
Hastings, motion carried unanimously.
Craig Granger had made inquiry as to the cost for water on La Palma
west of Richfield Road. No division of land yet, but there seemed
to be proposed two one acre lots. No definate action taken but the
general feeling of the Board was to follow District Rules and reg-
ulations unless more information becomes available.
Mr. Darrel Spence and Mr. and Mrs Sully and Mr. Woodward came into
the meeting at this time regarding the sewer extension for Grand-
view. Discussion group now has $14,000.00, Mr. Spence to obtain
all the needed easements to extend the sewer line from Orchard to
Ohio and Short by the alternate route and the District will then
participate and handle the finances, a refund contract under Res.
No. 100, with the highest contributor to be paid off first until
all are equal. Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director
Hastings that the Board approve in principal the discussion if the
additional easements are obtained by Mr. Spence. District will
participate upon receipt of the $14,000.00 or the sum needed for
this extension, that the officers be authorized to execute the
agreement and proceed with bids and with the construction, costs
of each portt6niof the construction to be segregated. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Wm. Fieldman of Fieldman and Associates
Mr. Keith's preliminary engineering figures
he had talked to Health Dept. and they were
committee of Ralph McGuire, Ralph Shook, Wm
Milo Keith at 3:00 p.m. Thursday June 27th.
that the Preliminary Engineering report was
he or the health department could proceed.
present at the meeting.
not yet available but
very cooperative. A
Fieldman to meet with
Mr. Fieldman stated
needed before either
Moved byDirector Knauft, seconded by Director Hastings carried
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unanimously that this committee be authorized by the Board to give
Mr. Keith the go-ahead on the preliminary engineering report and
also authorized the money needed for same up to $6000.00.
Mr. Shook and Mr., Howell reported on the June 19, 1968 luncheon
.meeting with the Vice President of So. California Water regard-
ing the possible sale of their facilities to the east and south
of the District. After discussion Mr. Anthony agreed to take the
information back to their key executive group who would report
bact to Mr. Shook-either personally or by letter. Mr. Howell's
personal feeling was they might be interested in selling or
negotiating the facilities in Atwood but would be reluctant to sell
any facilities on the Locke Ranch.
Report on the L.A.F.C. hearing June 12, the Yorba Linda Annexation
approved on the North half of the Locke Ranch. Discussion regarding
the Board's policy or willingness to negotiate for service to this
additional area.
Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director McGuire carried
unanimously that Mr. Shook and Mr. Howell were to indicate to the
City and to landowners of adjoining areas of potential annexation
that the District was ready to negotiate on competitive terms for
water and sewer. Mr. Shook to contact the Jr. College regarding
their needs for water and sewer as a part of the motion.
Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director McGuire carried
unanimously to approve the audited bills in the amount of $20,995.61
and refunds in the amount of $870.54 on checks numbered 11914 through
11966.
Discussion regarding raise in salary range for the next year.
Salary Resolution as prepared by Mr. Kerfoot presented for the
Board's approval. Moved by Director Knauft, seconded by Director
McGuire that RESOLUTION NO. 166 entitled SALARY RESOLUTION be'
adopted. Roll call vote: Yes, Wagner, McGuire, Knauft, Hastings.
Noes: none, Absent: Clodt. Resolution No. 166 adopted by the above
called vote on June 26, 1968.
Inquiry by Mr. Knauft regarding the Boards opinion regarding the
with-holding of donations for United Fund from payroll. Board
discussion that this should be strictly voluntary and that it was
all right to withhold upon employees signed request for United
Fund. No motion at this time.
Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Knauft that 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. Motion carried unanimously.
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General Manager's report: 1. Jerry Wineberg has two more tentative
tracts on Richfi-_ld. 2. Sprick had called and asked if the sewer
job was going ahead and if not he would like his money. 3. Brea
connection plans are almost complete. 4. A claim for additional
costs for sewer laterals on a tract off Lakeview had been indicated,
developer asked to give the District a letter regarding this.
5. Buster Thomas given a gold pin for 10 years of service on the
15th of June. 6. Depco selling out with new owner planing seven
new wells. 7. Fairway Ford to be contacted again. 8. M.W.D.'s
peak day 532 million gallon. 9. Sewer inquiry for a service
station on Imperial and Rose.. 10. Design under way for a replace-
ment of the water main from E1 Cajon north to Imperial on Valley
View. 11. O.C.W.D. Board meeting June 19, Don Owen as replace-
ment for Howard Crooke on his retirement.
Adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
r Jean E. Mathews
Secretary