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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-08-08 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes193 August 8, 1962 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water District was called to order at the office of the District by President Crist on August 8 , 1962 at the hour of 8:30 A.M. All directors were present. Also present was H. Rodger Howell, attorney for the District. A motion was made by Director Clodt, seconded by Director Milmoe and duly carried that the minutes of the meetings held July 11 and July 25 be approved as mailed. A motion was made by Director Milmoe, seconded by Director Wagner and unanimously carried that the sincere congratulations of theBoard be extended to Manager Dueker for passing the State Board and receiving his license as a Civil Engineer in the State of California. The Audit Committee reported that they had audited and approved bills against the District in the amount of $55,207.18. A motion was made by Director Clodt, seconded by Director Hastings and carried that the audited bills be paid. The committee consisting of Directors Crist, Milmoe and Hstings re- ported attendance at the hearing of the Placentia Annexation ( No. 62-5) on. August 7, 1962 anti that there was not enough assessed valuation present to defeat the annexation. The hour of 10:00 A.M. having ariived the consideration of a Petition for Annexation to the District by Tracts 4181 and 4397 was discussed and a motion was made by Director Clodt, seconded by Director Hastings and duly carried that the hearing be continued until August 22, 1962 at the hour of 10:00 A.M. After discussion a motion was made by Director Wagner seconded by Director Milmoe and unanimously carried that the following schedule for vacations for all regular full time employees be adopted and made retroactive to January 1, 1961: One (1) year service 10 working days Five (5) years service - 11 working days Ten (10) years service - 13 working days Fifteen (15) years service - 15 working days General Manager Dueker reported that negotiations with Shell for a Reservoir Site for the District and water service for them was pro- gressing favorably. A motion was made by Director,Clodt, seconded by Director Milmoe, and unanimously carried that the actionn of Mr. Dueker in applying for an M.W.D. tap for this service through the Orange County Municipal Water District be approved, that the location of the Reservoir site be approved by James Montgomery Inc., and that the General Manager and Attorney outline an agreement with Shell for charges and billing proceedure for water service. After discussion it was moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director lIilmoe and carried that the General Manager be authcdzed to write a 194 letter to the Developers of Tract 4344 outlining the conditions necessary to be com;lied with before the District could release the homes for occupancy prior to the final acceptance of the line. Mr. Dueker reported that 'a Mrs. Wade had applied for a service connection in a portion of Lot 11 Block 14. It was moved by Director Wagner, seconded by Director Clodt and carried that if in his opinion it was necessary the General Manager write a letter to Mrs. Wade approving kk of the proposed line but Iga $mxid prohibiting the actual connection until such time as all lines to this point were in service. Mr. Dueker presented for the approval of the Board a letter of contract to the Yorba Linda School District outlining "Water Service Plans for Richard Nixon School". A motion was made by Director Milmoe, seconded by Director Hastings and carried that President Crist's and Mr. Dueker's action in signing said letter be ratified and approved. After discussion a motion was made by Director Magner seconded by Director Clodt and carried that any abandoned line would be quit- -claimed to the property owner whose property zx it crossed if re- quested to do so and subject to the approval of the General Manager. Mr.. Spence and Attorney Nasser were present to represent the Yorba Linda Developers Inc. in obtaining information relative to the necessary preparations for the installation of'the Yorba Linda Trunk. The following refund were presented and reoommended by the Manage- ment and were approved as follows; Job # 122, Starview Homes for $1,129.54 less a $260.00 deposit for a meter installation. Moved by Director Milmoe, seconded by Director Clodt and carried. Job # tRx 132, to Roggers for $1,14_4.00 Moved by Director Milmoe and seconded by Director Hastings and carried. Job # 94, for $162.99 moved by Director Clodt, seconded by Director Milmoe and carried. Job # 94 for $550.91. Moved by Director Milmoe, seconded by Director Wagner and carried. A discussion of legal fees was held and Attorney Dowell stated that his firm proposed a retainer of $300.00 per month for meetings and phone calls and when the sum was exceeded in extra work they would bill monthly for the extra work and that an adjustment of additional fees in the amount of $50.0.00 be paid for services from January 1, 1962 to date. A motion was made by Director Wagner, seconded by Director Milmoe and carried that the proposal be approved in principle and that Rutan and Associates submit a formal document for consideration. 195 Mr. Dueker informed the Board there was an opportunity to purchase a used Bantam Crane for $6,000.00 if acted on immediately. Mr. Dueker stated that the price was very favorable and the equipment was in excellent shape. A motion was made by Director Wagner, seconded by Director Clodt and unanimously carried that inasmuch as there was no time to ask for bids on similar equipment aid that no similar equipment was available at this time the General Manager be authorized to pur- chase x said crane and pay cash or negotiate terms at his discretion. An application was presented from Mr. B. M. Selover for sewer service at Grange and Santa Pe. It was recommended by the management that the exact acreage be ascertained and charged for at $300.00 per acre plus $200.00 for frontage charges. A motion was made that the application be approved as recommended in accordance with Resolution 41 and 42 as amended. At this point Vice President vTagner was asked to preside and President Grist presented his letter of resignation which was read by the Secretary. A motion was made by Director Clodt, seconded by Director Hastings and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted with the deepest regret. A motion was made by Director Milmoe seconded by Director Hastings and unanimously carried that the following Resolution No. 63 be adopted: RESOLVED: That it is the unanimous opinion of this Board of Directors that the resignation of Director David E. wrist, due to his establish- ment of a residence outside of the District, be accepted only because of the legal necessity and with the sincere regret of this Board, in- dividually and collectively.. That it has been a priviledge and a pleasure to have served with President Oist since the District was formed, and that it is the considered opinion of this Board that the entire Community served by our District has lost a faithful representa- tive of their interest, and that his representation will be missed by his many friends in the Community. A discussion was held concerning the appointment of a new member of the Board and after having discussed several candidates, Mr. Ralph A. McGuire was nominated by Director Hastings. A motion was made by Director G1odt, seconded by Director Milmoe and unanimously carried that the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. McGuire. A motion was made by Director Milmoe, carried that the meeting be adjourned the hour of 3i.00 P.i,% seconded by Director Glodt and to--Friday, August 10, 1962 at %'r Valdo Y. Smith Secretary Auditor