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Home My WebLink About1964-04-08 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes349 April 8, 1964 A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water District was convened at the office of the District by President Wagner at the hour of 8:30 A.M. April 8, 1964. Directors present and answering the roll call were: Directors Wagner McGuire, Hastings and Clodt. Director Milmoe was absent. Jim Erickson Attorney for the District was also present. The first order of business was the election of officers. President Wagner appointed Mr. Shook as Temporary Chairman. Mr. Shook stated that nominations for President were in order. Director Hastings nominated Mr. Wagner for President. A motion was made by Director Clodt, seconded by Director Hastings and unanimously carried that the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Wagner for President. Mr. Shook so instructed the Secretaryand the unanimous ballot was cast by the Secretary. Mr. Wagner assumed his-office and announced that nominations were in order for Vice President. Director Hastings nominated Mr. Milmoe for Vice President. A motion was made by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Clodt and unanimously carried that the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Milmoe for Vice President. President Wagner-instructed the Secretary to cast the unanimous ballot and the ballot was so cast. A motion was made by Director Hastings, seconded by Director McGuire and unanimously carried that Mr. Ralph C. Shook be appointed General Manager of the District. Mr. Hastings nominated Mr. Valdo Y. Smith for Secretary Auditor of theDistrict. A motion was made by Director Clodt, seconded by Director McGuire and unanimously carried that the President be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Smith for Secretary Auditor. president Wagner announced that the ballot was-so cast. Mr. Hastings nominated Manager Shook as Assistant Secretary. A motion was made by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Clodt and unanimously carrel that the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Shook for Assistant Secretary and the ballot was so cast. Mrs. Jean Mathews was nominated by Director Hastings for Assistant Auditor of the District. A motion was made by Director McGuire, seconded by Di-ector Clodt and unanimously carried that the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mrs. Mathews for Assistant Auditor. A motion was made by Director Hastings, seconded by Director McGuire and unanimously carried that the firm of Rutan and Tucker be retained as Attorneys for the District. 350 April 8, 1964 ( contd) A motion was made by Director Hastings, seconded by Director McGuire and unanimously carried that Diehl Evans and Company be retained as Auditors for the District. The minutes of meetings4held March 11, 1964 and March 30, 1964 were approved on a motion made by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Clodt and unanimously carried. A letter was read from James Montgomery Inc. outlining various methods and costs of connecting to the M.W.D. feeder. After dis- cussion it was agreed that this should be deferred and discussed at a committee meeting to be held Thursday April 16th 1964. A letter was read from Mr. Lycon of the Southern Counties Gas Company requesting approval to meet at Plant # 1, July 15, 1964 for the purpose of touring and explaining the operation of the system to interested parties from other districts and municipalities. It was the general opinion of the Board that the meeting would be in order at the discretion of the Manager. Mr. John Phillips, sewer construction inspector for Lowry and Associates was present, and after questioning stated that he did not feel that Winston-Green and Anderson was overinspected or overcharged as stated by Mr. Proctor at the meeting of March 30, 1964. Mr. Phillips further stated that delays were caused by the contractors procastination and dilatory plkrsuit of the repairs and in not doing the job right the first time and that it was his personal opinion that he would not waive or-forgive any of the inspection charges if the decision were his,, Attorney Erickson was consulted as to the advisability of accepting the offer of $500.00 in settlement or taking the matter to court. It was felt by the Board that some further effort should be made to collect the full amount if possible without too much*legal ex- pense and the Manager was instructed to explore the possibilities further. A motion was made by Director Clodt, seconded by Director McGuire and carried that the following kills and refunds be approved for payment; Accounts Payable $11,591.31 Petty Cash 177.17 Miscellaneous Refunds 3,089...84 Service Deposit Refunds 159.76 RESOLUTION 109 Job S-311 - The necessity for condemnation of easement Rights- of-Way for this job was discussed and it was moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director McGuire and unanimously carried that Resolution Number 109 be adopted "providing For the Necessary Legal Steps to be Taken to Acquire-by Condemnation the Necessary Rights of Way for Sewer Mains in Lots 3, 4 and 5 of Block 16." 351 ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 015, - day of 1964. Secretary at/the Yorba Linda County Water District and the Board of Directors thereof. Roll Call: AYES: Clodt, Hastings, McGuire, Wagner NOES: None ABSENT: Milmoe Job 315 and 5-315. A review of Job 315 was presented due to the fact that the owner objected to the location of the fire hydrant. The change of location to the east property line as requested by the owner, necessitated an additional 30 feet of pipe at an addi- tional cost. A motion was made by Director Clodt, seconded by Dir- ector McGuire and unanimously carried that the change in location be approved subject to the additional,cost being paid by the applicant. After further discussion of future sewerage needs a motion was made by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Clodt and unanimously carried that the proposal of providing S-315 with sewer service from S-214 with an onsite lateral sewer main (non- Trunk) be approved as acceptable to the District as an alternate method of providing service to 5-315 (vs. the Palm Avenue Trunk) subject to a complete engineering study, acquisition of right of way in 5-214, and the Rules and Regulations of the District. Job 5-300 - Pursuant to Section 7.6 of the rules and regulations the proposed water service facilities as shown on Exhibit No. A were examined. It was moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director McGuire and carried that the proposed facilities be approved as conforming to the rules and regulations with no-exceptions as to water and to existing rules and regulations for sewer. Job 325 - Pursuant to Section 7.6 of the rules and regulations the proposed water service facilities as shown on Exhibit A were examined. It was moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director McGuire and carried that the proposed facilities be approved as conforming to the rules and regulations including payment of 4 of cost of fire hydrant. Job 326 Pursuant to Section 7.6 of the rules and regulations the proposed water service facilities as shown on Exhibit No. A were examined. It was moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director McGuire and carried that the proposed facilities be approved as conforming to the rules and regulations including payment of 1/8 of cost of fire hydrant and l" meter. 352 Job 5-22-530 - An application by the owner (Gerbin J. DeVries) for a connection was approved on a motion made by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Clodt and unanimously carried. Job 5-298 - After discussion approval for the execution of an Application and Agreement was approved on a motion made by Director Clodt, seconded by Director McGuire and unanimously carried with the proper officers authorized to sign all necessary documents. Job 251 - A review of Job 251 was tion of the Staff was discussed. McGuire seconded by Director Hast that the recommendations of staff approved as presented and subject ments. presented and the recommenda- A motion was made by Director ings and unanimously carried as shown on Exhibit A be to the necessary legal agree- Job 5-7-437 - An application by Mr. Morgan for a sewer service on Citrus Avenue was approved on a motion made by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Hastings and unanimously carried, .subject to the standard applicable fee when line is complete and service is available. A thorough discussion was held concerning whether or not to appeal certain legal cases pending regarding Placentia annexa- tion numbers 63-4 and 63-5A. After discussion a motion was made by Director Hastings, seconded by Director McGuire., and unanimously carried that a notice of appeal on 63-5A be filed but that any further action be held in abeyance until a meeting c-ould be arranged with Placentia officials. A motion was made by Director Clodt, seconded by Director McGuire and carried that all District 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. On a motion by Director Hastings, seconded by Director McGuire and unanimously carried the meeting was adjourned to A.M. April 22, 1964. Valdo~o " mith Secreta -Auditor