HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-03-10 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesMarch 10, 1983
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The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water District
was called to order by President Knauft at 8:30 a.m. in the office of the District
on Plumosa Drive. Directors present M. Roy Knauft°;; Howard W. Lindow, Fred G. Clodt,
Whit Cromwell and Paul R. Armstrong. Also present, Ralph C. Shook, general manager/
secretary, Betty Emblidge auditor, Art Korn assistant general manager, Bill Robertson
project manager, Juanita Harris office manager, and Art Kidman Attorney. President
Knauft introduced visitors Mike Beverage, Yorba Linda City Councilman and Brian Johnson
from C-W Associates. Director Knauft read a Thank You card from Jean Mathews, retired
district secretary with a special thanks for the retirement party and gift.
Moved by Director Cromwell and seconded by Director Lindow to approve the consent
calendar as follows: the minutes as mailed for February 24, 1983 and authorization
for Directors to leave the State of California prior to the next meeting, routine
applications for service: J-83-03, J-E1071, J-80-45 and S35-36. Motion carried
unanimously.
Bill Robertson reported the Temporary line to Woodcrest has been deactived and the
new pipeline was in and functioning. A motion was made by Director Cromwell and
seconded by Director Lindow authorizing early partial refund for J-1111 to Wm Lyon
subject to receipt of executed agreement and documents. Motion carried unanimously.
Bill Robertson reported the refund from the state district security division for
unused deposits have been forwarded to C-W Associates.
Mr. Shook reported on ACWA/JPIA requests for concurrence for John Fisher, Walnut
Valley Water District and Oliver Roemer, West San Bernardino County Water District
as nominees to the Executive Committee. Director Cromwell moved to adopt Resolution 83-5
and Resolution 83-6 to support Mr Fisher and Mr. Oliver. The motion was seconded by
Director Lindow. Roll call vote Ayes: Directors Knauft, Cromwell, Armstrong, Clodt
and Lindow. Noes, none. Absent: none. Abstain: none. Resolutions 83-5 and 83-6
passed and adopted this 10th day of March 1983.
Mr. Shook reported Mr. Duwayne Lidke of James Montogomery had been transferred to
Alaska and was being replace by Mr. Phil Gatsoulis.
The January Financial report, January Billing report and the February Investment
Report were reviewed and ordered filed.
Moved by Director and seconded by Director Cromwell to approve for payment the
audited bills and refunds for $147,086.99 checks Nos. 2750, 2833, 2836 through 2900.
Director Lindow reported on the Fire Defense Committeemeeting held Feb. 24, 1983.
The District is continuing the upgrading of the fire defenses in the District. The
reserve account for the Fire Hydrant Program was discussed.
Art Korn presented Memos from the Citizens Advisory Committee with their recommendations
regarding the City drought plant demonstration and the proposed rate increase.
Motion made by Director Armstrong and seconded by Director Cromwell that the District
participate with the City in experimental planting of drought tolerant plants in the
Fairmont median to the extent of 50% but not to exceed $500.00. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion made by Director Cromwell and seconded by Director Lindow to
receive memo regarding the proposed rate increase with appreciation to C.A.C. for
their comments. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Barney Blankmeyer, 4612 Santa Fe, Yorba Linda was nominated as a member to C.A.C.
by Director Cromwell, seconded by Director Lindow. Motion carried unanimously.
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Director Lindow reported on th6 City Council meeting of 3/7/83.
Mr. Shook reported on MWDOC meeting of 3/9/83.
Mr. Shook and Mr. Korn reported on OCWD meeting of 3/7/83.
Mr. Korn reported on CSDA meeting of 3/9/83.
Attorney Art Kidman asked for a closed session to discuss possible ligation.
The Board reconvened at 10:45 a.m.
Motion made by Director Cromwell and seconded by Director Lindow to authorize
Attorney Kidman to send a letter to the County regarding AB-8 negotations.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.;. on motion made by Director Cromwell and seconded
by Director Lindow. Motion carried unanimously.
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C. Shook
Secretary