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April 12, 1967
The regular 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. on April 12, 1967 in the office of the District. Roll
call, present and answering the roll were Mr. Wagner, Hastings,
McGuixe and Knauft. Absent Mr. C1odt. Also present, Rodger Howell
attorney for the District.
Minutes for the March 8: and March 22nd meeting, correction on the
March 8th meeting to adjourn to March 22. Moved by Director
McGuire, seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously to
approve the minutes as mailed and as corrected.
General Manager Shook read a letter from Diehl Evans accounting
firm for the District regarding the quarterly audit ending 12/31/66.
Moved by Director McGuire seconded by Director Hastings that it be
noted letter was received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
General Manager Shook read a letter from the California Water
Polution Control Association dated April 7, 1967.
President Wagner asked for discussion on the contracting of sewer
work, should the District take over the construction or at least
have an inspector on all jobs. Discussion--suggested that perhaps
an approved list of contractors would be another way, General
Manager stated that these were all interesting possibilities and
should be looked into further.
General Manager announced the AWWA California Section meeting at
the Newporter Inn on April 20-21. Moved by Director Hastings
seconded by Director McGuire carried unanimously authorizing
Directors and General Manager and staff designated by General
Manager to attend at District expense.
Gordon Hoyt, Director of Utilities and John Roach, Administrative Aide
of the City of Anaheim came into the meeting at this time to pre-
sent a proposal regarding their purchase of a part of Anaheim
Union Water Company. Each director was given an inventory and a
map of the A.U.W.Co. system within the District. covered in the
condemnation. Anaheim to purchase at the condemnation valuation
to protect the water rights of about 9230 acre foot per year. Of
these facilities purchased by Anaheim only part to be retained by
them and the rest to be offered for sale to City of Placentia,
Yorba Linda County Water District, Southern California Water Company
and the Orange County Water District. The portion of A.U.W.Co.
distribution facilities that Anaheim felt Yorba Linda County Water
District might be interested in would be about $33,000.00 this
value set at $2.15 per foot of pipe. Condemnation to be completed
by the end of April. Mr. Hoyt acknowledged that there was very
little time for the District to look into the matter but that they
felt they wanted to at least outline for the Board what was avail.-
able and the cost. Board told Mr. Hoyt that there was some in-
therest but in general they were not interested, however would
give the matter further study.
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April 12, 1967 ( continued )
General Manager Shook read a letter from Southern California
Water Utilities Association, Inc. re Cross-Connection Control
Research Foundation stating that $10,000.00 had been sent to
U. of So. Calif. and Mr. Shook stated the $90.00 check of Yorba
Linda County Water District would be sent in as of this meeting.
Rodger Howell in answer to General Ma
a refund on Chlorine purchases stated
get dates and amounts of all chlorine
send the information to Alex Bowie of
perhaps the District should enter the
the cost of chlorine purchased during
eager Shook's inquiry about
that if the Auditor would
purchases since 1960 and
Rutan and Tucker that
case to recover some of
the above period.
Job # 338 review - Mr. Korn presented the application and the
easement as approved by the Board in 1964. Moved by Director
Hastings seconded by Director McGuire carried unanimously that
the Board did reaffirm the 1964 requirements finding them still
acceptable.
Rodger Howell stated no further report on the Brea Matter as the
case is still under consideration by the Judges.
Mr. Gus Lenain had sent information and material to Mr. Shook on
the California Municipal Utilities Association and Mr. Shook stated
that he felt it a very worthwhile organization. Mr. Shook in-
structed to look into it further as to cost of membership etc.
5-12-850 Rodger Howell asked for his opinion on the special pro-
visions in the sewer application. Mr. Howell suggested that the
District prepare an Acknowledgement of Utility Restriction have
it signed and then Recorded. Use this type of document for re-
cordation instead of the entire sewer or water agreement as
District has done in the past.
A letter from Leonard Hampel of Rutan and Tucker requesting payment
to the Court of $4,712.26 in sewer refunds the District is holding
in the Meridian and Associates assignments. Moved by Director
Hastings, seconded by Director McGuire authorizing payment to
Orange County Clerk, W.E. St John, of $4712.26. Motion carried un-
animously.
Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director McGuire carried
unanimously to approve for payment the audited bills against the
District in the amount of $66,919.99 and refunds in the amount of
$994.29 on checks numbered from 9825 through 9945.
Attorney Rodger Howell reported that the dotements for S-317 have
not been thoroughly reviewed as yet but he should have an opinion by
the next meeting.
Attorney Howell also reported that the agreement form for the Lake
Area Sewer Application is being prepared.
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April 12, 1967 ( continued )
General Manager Shook read a letter he had sent Lowanco Corp. on
Tract 6193 advising them of the District's participation in the
sewer program through Resolution No. 154 and the procedure,they
should follow if they wish the District to participate. No reply
to this letter as of this date.
Arthur Korn and Bjarne Helland, upon General Manager's Shooks re-
quest, made a report to the Directors on the benefits of the
Cement Lining program in increased fire flows at various loc-
ations over the entire Tract. This increased capacity of the lines
is a side benefit in addition to the cleaner, better quality water,
less complaints on rusty water and generally improved service in
the areas where cement lining has been completed.
Mr. Korn then proceed to outline the next phase of up-grading the
system. Twelve different project were presented. The first six
of which it has already been determined as to line size, location
and necessity and how they fit into the Master Plan. The second
six projects would require up-dating the Master Plan and further
study to determine the exact requirements and which alternates are
required. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Knauft
carried unanimously that the staff proceed with the detailed plans
and specifictions on the first six projects so that work can be
started in the very near future. Instructed to bring this material
back for Board's final approval.
Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director McGuire carried
unanimously that all Directors have permission to leave the State
for either business or personal reasons between this meeting and
the next regular meeting of the Board.
General Manager Shook told the Board that he had met with the
City of Anaheim regarding their construction of an 18" water line
and a sewer line on La Palma Ave - Walnut. Anaheim wanted the
District to know of their plans and that they were working within
the framework of the Agreement of November 30, 1965.
Mr. Shook also told the Board that
of Mrs. Ericksons Rose Drive class
facilities on Thursday April 13.
about 72 Third grade students
were making a tour of the
General Manager Shook reported that he had one request for AWWA
membership from Art Korn and that he hoped that members of the
Board would be applying for Membership.
General Manager Shook reported that the Plant No. 1 site was being
cleaned up and pipe had been removed along with trimming of trees
and hedges and the painting of a tank which would change the ap-
pearance of the whole facility.
Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Knauft to adjourn
to April 24, 1967 at 1:30 p.m, carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 12:30 noon.
Jean E. Mathews, Secretary