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November 7, 2000
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
November 7, 2000
The November 7, 2000 adjourned regular meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District
Board of Directors was called to order by President Beverage at 8:30 a.m. The meeting
was held at District Headquarters, 4622 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda.
Directors present at roll call:
Michael J. Beverage, President
Paul R. Armstrong, Vice President
Mark Abramowitz
Brett R. Barbre
Arthur C. Korn
Staff Present
William J. Robertson, General Manager
Arthur Kidman, District General Counsel
Michael A. Payne, Assistant General Manager
Amelia Cloonan, Secretary to the General Manager
Directors absent at roll call: None
Visitors present: Linda Bauermeister, Barber & Bauermeister
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None
On a motion by Director Korn, seconded by Director Armstrong, the Directors voted 5-0
to go into closed session at 8:34 a.m.
Amelia Cloonan left the meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
20. Discussion of pending litigation to which the District is a party, (Subsection (a) of
Section 54956.9), County of Orange, Central Justice Center, Case No. 815921
Huntington Beach vs. OCWD, and Case No. 818852 Fountain Valley vs. OCWD,
before the Superior Court of the State of California.
21. Discussion of pending litigation to which the District is a party, (Subsection (a) of
Section 54956.9), County of Orange, Central Justice Center, Case No. 802446 Ron
H. Muranaka and Dianna S. Muranaka vs. YLWD, and Case No. 813026 Shirley
Lynch vs. YLWD, and Case No. 813027 Leonard H. Dreyer and Grace V. Dreyer
and Richard Wineland and Virginia Wineland vs. YLWD before the Superior Court
of the State of California.
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The Board of Directors came out of Closed
President Beverage declared a recess. The
Bauermeister departed the meeting.
Session at 8:43 a.m. No action was taken.
meeting reconvened at 8:48 a.m. Linda
Amelia Cloonan, Lee Cory, Beverly Meza, Kenneth Vecchiarelli and Rick Walkemeyer
joined the meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
President Beverage pulled item 1 of the Consent Calendar.
On a motion by Director Armstrong, seconded by Director Barbre, the Board of Directors
voted 5-0 to approve items 2 and 3 of the Consent Calendar.
2. Authorize directors to leave the State of California prior to next meeting.
3. Approve disbursements of $556,765.37.
4. Approve request to reject and refer the claim filed by Keith Ranby Saul to
ACWA/Joint Powers Insurance Authority. Michael Payne, Assistant General
Manager, presented information with respect to this claim. Director Abramowitz
questioned if signs were posted at all District construction sites regarding speed
limits. Michael Payne responded yes, speed limits were posted at that site.
On a motion by Director Abramowitz, seconded by Director Armstrong, the Board
of Directors voted 5-0 to reject and refer the claim filed by Keith Ranby Saul to the
ACWA/Joint Powers Insurance Authority.
Approve minutes of regular meeting, October 26, 2000. President Beverage pulled
this item of the Consent Calendar, because he had not been present at the meeting.
On motion by Director Armstrong, seconded by Director Abramowitz, the Board of
Directors voted 4-0-1, with President Beverage abstaining, to approve the minutes
of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors held October 26, 2000.
ACTION CALENDAR
5. Consider Investment Portfolio Report of-August 2000. Beverly Meza, Business
Manager, presented the Investment Portfolio Report. Discussion. Last year's yield
on the portfolio was 5.31 This year's yield was 6.47%.
On a motion by Director Armstrong, seconded by President Beverage, the Board of
Directors voted 5-0 to receive and file the Investment Portfolio Report for August
2000.
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6. Consider Financial Statements for Two Months Ended August 31, 2000. Beverly
Meza, Business Manager, presented the financial statements. Discussion.
On a motion by President Beverage, seconded by Director Armstrong, the Board of
Directors voted 5-0 to accept the Financial Report for the two months ended August
31, 2000.
7. Consider Initiating a Sponsorship for a Future Scientists and Engineers of America
(FSEA) Club. William Robertson, General Manager, reported on the program and
the request for sponsorship. Discussion. President Beverage referred this item back
to the Public Information Committee for further study.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
8. Report on Energy Related Issues Continued from October 12, 2000 Board of
Directors' meeting. Rick Walkemeyer, Chief Plant Operator, presented his report.
Questions were posed, and a discussion took place. No Board action required.
The Board thanked Mr. Walkemeyer for his presentation. William Robertson,
General Manager, complimented him for his work.
9. Report on Proposed Sewer Regulations and Water Operator Certification Continued
from October 12, 2000 Board of Directors' meeting. Lee Cory, Operations
Manager, presented his report. Discussion. No Board action required.
The reasons for proposal of new sewer regulations by the EPA were discussed.
With respect to the water operator certification, Director Abramowitz questioned if
there were changes proposed. Lee Cory responded that effective January 1, 2001,
all persons working in the water distribution system who are working in areas
where they have responsibility for repairs will be mandated to be certified. In the
past, certification was voluntary. Mr. Cory reported that the District is presently at
D5 level, which is the highest level.
President Beverage declared a recess at 10:07 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:14
a.m. Michael Robinson, Assistant Administrator, joined the meeting.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
10. General Manager's oral report and comments.
a) Report by General Counsel. General Counsel Kidman was asked for an opinion
about what will happen if Director Barbre is elected to the MWDOC Board.
The opinion was issued to all Board Members and stated that it would be
incompatible for Director Barbre to continue to serve on the District Board if he
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is elected and assumes the office of MWDOC Board Member. Questions were
posed, and a discussion took place.
General Counsel Kidman also reported that he is working on how to proceed
with the contractor on the Richfield Road Project who is seriously behind
schedule. He is sending a letter stating that the contractor is in breach of
contract, and the District wants to know what they will do to get back on track,
or they will be replaced. Questions were posed, and a discussion took place.
b) CRWUA Conference, December 13-15, 2000, Las Vegas, NV. William
Robertson, General Manager, asked the Board Members to submit their
paperwork if they plan to attend.
c) Report on Fiesta Days Parade. Michael Robinson, Assistant Administrator,
reported on the parade and information booth. He wished to thank everyone
from the District who participated in this effort.
d) Regional Water Quality Control Board Sewer Spill Notification - Lifting of
Restriction. William Robertson, General Manager, reported the spill
notification requirement for all size spills has been lifted.
e) District activities. William Robertson, General Manager, discussed a letter to
Bruce Babbitt, Secretary of the Interior, regarding the proposed designation of
critical habitat for the Arroyo Southwestern Toad. Discussion.
On a motion by Director Barbre, seconded by Director Korn, the Board of
Directors voted 4-1, with Director Abramowitz dissenting, to put the approval
of the letter to Bruce Babbitt, Secretary of the Interior on the agenda.
On a motion by President Beverage, seconded by Director Korn, the Board of
Directors voted 4-1, with Director Abramowitz dissenting, to authorize the
General Manager to sign the letter to Bruce Babbitt, Secretary of the Interior.
William Robertson, General Manager, presented a second item, which is a
reminder to Board Members that a staff member takes orders for Sees candy at a
discount, and a form has been included in the Board Member's mail packets.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
11. Executive-Administration Committee (Beverage/Armstrong)
Schedule Meeting November 15, 2000, 9:00 a.m., to discuss Board reorganization
and Board compensation.
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12. Finance-Accounting Committee (Korn/Abramowitz) .
No report.
13. Personnel-Risk Management Committee (Kom/Abramowitz)
Report of meeting November 2, 2000. Director Korn reported the committee
discussed the status of claims, recruitments, risk management activities, insurance
and bonds, and personnel issues.
14. Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee (Arinstrong/Barbre)
No report.
15. Public Information Committee (Beverage/Barbre)
No report.
16. Orange County Water District Ad Hoc Committee (Korn/Barbre)
The November 6 meeting was cancelled.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
17. OCWD, November 1, 6:00 p.m. (Barbre)
Director Barbre reported that the only item of interest was a workshop on the three-
tier assessment plan, which sets three tiers for water purchases. There was not a lot
of support, and the idea was shelved for the most part.
18. WACO, November 3, 7:30 a.m. (Abramowitz)
Director Abramowitz was unable to attend due to illness.
19. OCWD Workshop, November 4, 8:00 a.m. (Barbre)
There was nothing of relevance to the District, so Director Barbre did not attend.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Director Abramowitz wished all those on the ballot good luck.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by President Beverage, seconded by Director Kom, the Board of Directors
voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:55 a.m.
The meeting//was adjourned to Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 8:30 am., at the District
William J. Robertson "
Secretary/General Manager