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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-25 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesPage 2182 February 25, 1988 MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 1988 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District was called to order by President Armstrong at 8:32 a.m., February 25, 1988, in the District offices at 4622 Plumosa, Yorba Linda. Directors present: Whit Cromwell, Arthur C. Korn, Roy Knauft, Paul Armstrong and Sterling Fox. Also present were: William P. Workman, General Manager, Cheryl E. Gunderson, Business Manager, Michael A. Payne, Engineering Manager, Ray Harsma, Operations Superintendent, Robert Morales, Senior Plant Operator, Joe Cowan, Assistant Operations Superintendent, Vince Blundo, Maintenance Foreman, and Ralph Shook. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Ralph Shook, immediate past General Manager, invited the Board of Directors to a cocktail parry during the AQWA mini-conference in LaQuinta, calendared for March. CONSENT CALENDAR Rem 1. Approval of Minutes - Regular meeting of February 11, 1988. Director Cromwell noted in Item 29 the acronym ISDA should be ISDOC. On a motion by Vice President Fox and seconded by Director Cromwell, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the minutes of February 11, 1988 as corrected and approve the Consent Calendar as follows: Rem 2 Authorization for the Directors to leave the State of California prior to the next meeting. Item 3. Approval of Sewer Connection Application and Permit with Mr. & Mrs. Diego P. Gomez, 4852 Lakeview Avenue, Yorba Linda, Service No. 15-945. Item 4. Acceptance of the Financial Statements for the seven months ended January 31, 1988. DISCUSSION CALENDAR Item 5. Authorization to replace and relocate the necessary water facilities at Yorba Linda Boulevard and Valencia Avenue. Mike Payne, Engineering Manager, requested the Board's approval to construct budgeted water facilities at Yorba Linda Boulevard and Valencia Avenue. He described that replacement of a water main and water services would be done in conjunction with a City street widening project. The Engineer's estimate for the project was $10,025.000. After brief a discussion, on a motion by Director Cromwell and seconded by Director Knauft, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the construction of water facilities at Yorba Linda Boulevard and Valencia Avenue, Capital Project No. 8804. Page 2183 February 25, 1988 ftem 6. Authorization to replace and relocate the nw pssarv water facilities on Hutchings Drive. Mike Payne, Engineering Manager, requested the Board's approval to construct budgeted water facilities on Hutchings Drive. Mr. Payne reviewed the need to transfer seven water services to a newer main, then abandon a failing 4" cast iron main. The Engineer's estimate was $4,000.00. On a motion by Director Cromwell and seconded by Director Knauft, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the construction of water facilities on Hutchings Drive, Capital Replacement Project No. 8806. Rem 7. Consideration of Highland Avenue Trunk Sewer Project and engineering contract with B.S.I. Consultants. Mike Payne, Engineering Manager, requested the Board's approval of a new unbudgeted trunk sewer line off of Highland Avenue. He explained that the City was planning a storm drain in this area and that several residents approached the District to urge construction of a sewer line concurrently. Funding was proposed to come from the Area "C" sewer funds for the $90,000 cost. The Board extensively discussed the fiscal impact of the proposed project, the need to update the District's sewer plans, costs to individual homeowners, timing of construction with the City and what advantages there were to the District in construction of the trunk sewer line. The Board concluded its discussion by asking the staff to move as quickly as possible to complete an updated sewer plan. On a motion by Vice President Fox and seconded by Director Korn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Highland Avenue Sewer project; to approve an agreement with B.S.I. Consultants for $18,500 and to authorize the President and Secretary to execute the document. The project's approval was predicated on the identification of 1,400 feet of the southern sewer facility as trunk line and the northern 700 feet as local line. Item 8. Consideration of WACO request to support lining the All American Canal and Coachella Branch. Mike Robinson, Assistant Administrator li, requested the Board's approval of a resolution supporting the lining of the All American Canal and Coachella Branch. The Board discussed the merits of the proposal and some of the history behind the action requested. On a motion by Director Cromwell and seconded by Vice President Fox, the Board voted 5-0 on a roll call vote to approve Resolution 88-10 supporting the lining of the All American Canal and Coachella Branch. Item 9. Consideration of request from the Regional Xeriscape Organizing Committee for financial support of the upcoming Xeriscape "88" conference. Mike Robinson, Assistant Administrator II, briefly talked about the Regional Xeriscape Committee's funding request and the District's alternative to purchase three admissions instead. On a motion by Director Cromwell and seconded by Vice President Fox, the Board voted 5-0 to purchase three $60.00 admissions for the Xeriscape "88" conference in lieu of financial support. Page 2184 February 25, 1988 Item 10. Report of Radio Communications Study. Bill Robertson, Assistant General Manager, requested the Board's approval of proceeding with the purchase and installation of a new radio communications system. He reviewed the lengthy study the District conducted leading to the final Radio Communications Report and recommendations. The Board discussed the reasons for a new radio system and how it would work. The total cost was estimated at approximately $121,800. On a motion by Director Cromwell and seconded by Vice President Fox, the Board voted 5-0 to receive and accept the Radio Communications Study; approve extension of a contract with Diversified Communications Engineering in the amount of $6,300 and authorize President and Secretary to execute document; and authorize General Manager to solicit bids to purchase a new radio system. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT them 11. No report was scheduled for this meeting. STANDING COMMffTEE REPORTS them 12 Executive Committee. No Executive Committee meeting report was scheduled. Item 13. Finance-Accounting Committee - authorization for payment of bills. On a motion by Director Knauft and seconded by Vice President Fox, the Board voted 5-0 to approve payment of Bills and Rate Deposits in the amount of $94,040.85 on Checks No. 14001,2,6 and 8 through 14081 and payroll dated February 5, 1988 and wire dated February 24, 1988. them 14. Finance-Accounting Committee. No Finance Committee meeting report was scheduled. Item 15. Personnel Committee. No Personnel Committee meeting report was scheduled. Item 16. Planning-Operations-Engineering Committee. A meeting was scheduled following the Board meeting. Rem 17. Public Information Committee. No Public Information Committee meeting report was scheduled. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS Item 18. Report on City Council meeting of February 16. Director Cromwell reported on the council's approval of a new restaurant as well as a presentation by OCWD's General Manager, Bill Mills, regarding groundwater in Orange County. Pam 19. Report on OCWA meeting of February 17 Director Cromwell said that water quality and the Clean Water Act were the main topics of discussion at the meeting. Item 20. Report on MWDOC meeting of February 17. Director Knauft briefly reviewed the State Water Resources Department's report on California water as presented by the Department's assistant to Director David Kennedy. Page 2185 February 25, 1988 them 21. Report on CCWD meeting of February 17. Director Korn described the OCWD budget hearing and the reception of the District's letter concerning the -0 in - sp in the CCWD replenishment assessment. tbern 22. Report on Planning Commission meeting of February 24. Director Knauft explained nearly everything on the Planning Commission agenda was continued. ftm 23. Report on CSDWCA meeting. Director Korn discussed his participation on the Spcsai District's Worker's Compensation Authority and the experience rates of different agencies who are members. ~~wOURNMEiYi' On a motion by Vice President Fox and seconded by Director Knauft, the Board adjourned `o February 29, 1988, 7:00 p.m., at the District offices to discuss OCWD policies with representatives of OCND. William P. Workman L General Manager/Secretary