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February 5, 1998
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
February 5, 1998
The February 5, 1998, Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of
Directors was called to order by President Sterling Fox at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was held at
District Headquarters, 4622 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda.
ROLL CALL
Directors present at Roll Call:
President Sterling L. Fox
Vice President Carl Scanlin
Paul Armstrong
Michael J. Beverage
Arthur C. Korn
Visitors present:
Mr. Richard Freeman
Staff present:
William J. Robertson, Secretary/General Manager
Michael Payne, Assistant General Manager
DISCUSSION:
Director Armstrong reported that the January 28, 1998, Planning Commission meeting discussed
the Shell development project. In addition, Director Armstrong reported that Orange County
Water District gave notice they intend to withdraw from the Joint Powers Insurance Authority.
Item 1. District Goals and Objectives. The Board of Directors, conducted a workshop of Goals
and Objectives for 1998. The following action items are important for 1998: report on automatic
credit card/bank debit/level pay plan; reconfigure Board room; complete management
compensation study; complete early retirement study; Board of Directors handbook; report on
facilities needed to achieve 75% groundwater; status report on Richfield Road Transmission
pipeline; conducting an emergency exercise; report on remote pay station/collection
boxes/prepaying postage; protect the lobby/drive-up window; web site; continuing the public
information program; participating. in the "Hertzberg Commission" activities; retain consultant to
study commercial feasibility at OC-51; complete Shell development Terms and Conditions;
continue signage program; change sewer maintenance price; continue study on Placentia sewer
maintenance; develop long term staffing plan; acquire hydraulic network analysis software; look
at alternative revenue policy; develop Elk Mountain Reservoir recreation plan; study leasing
versus buying autos; pursue antenna leases and leasing portion of well 11 site; and develop
customer service and engineering brochures.
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A Citizens Advisory Committee will convene only if there is a specific assignment for them to
accomplish. Acquiring City sewers is still important but can wait for other issues. Staff will
review rebate/incentive programs after six months of monthly billing. Items dropped from the
action calendar are: name change; changing District logo; bottled water; and changing Cortese-
Knox in the 1998 legislative session.
President Fox declared a break at ,9:25 to 9:40 and again at 10:30 to 10:40. Mr. Freeman
departed the meeting at 10:25 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Director Kom, seconded by Director Scanlin, the Board of Directors voted 5-0,
at 12:15 p.m. to adjourn. The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February
12, 1998, at 8:30 am., in the District Boardroom.
Willid f J. Robertson
Secretary/General Manager