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January 28, 1982
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water
District was called to order by President Knauft at 8:35 a.m. in the offices
of the District on Plumosa Drive. Directors present M. Roy Knauft, Howard
Lindow, Fred Clodt, Art Korn and Whit Cromwell. Also present Ralph Shook
general manager, Jean Mathews secretary, Bob Seemans engineer, Chuck Hobbs
consultant and John Pulver of SAVI. Attorney Art Kidman was also present.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Cromwell to approve the consent
calendar as follows: the minutes for January 14 and January 18, 1982, the
out of state motion and Job 82-02 for Vernon Fredrick a temporary service at
Van Buren and Buena Vista, motion carried unanimously.
The uncollectibles list from January through December 1981 in the amount of
$2799.86 was discussed. President Knauft remarked that it was such a small
percentage, that he felt it showed a very good collection system. Moved by
Director Cromwell seconded by Director Lindow to approve for write-off the
list as presented, motion carried.
Some discussion on December billing report, received and filed.
The memorandum on Pump Station for Tract 10504 was discussed. Moved by Director
Cromwell seconded by Director Knauft to approve the recommendations of the staff
upon receipt of all proper documents, motion carried unanimously.
Bill Robertson was not present. Bob Seemans gave an oral report on the Amendment
No. 2 to the Water Facilities Plan and informed the Directors that it would soon
be available in written form.
Attorney Art Kidman gave a short report on the meetings with Developers in the
East end.
Ralph Shook reported on the MWDOC meeting of January 19, the OCWD meeting of Jan-
uary 22 and the meeting of the Allan McCulloch Pipeline Operators and Participants
on January 26.
President Knauft also reported on the meeting January 27th at MWDOC.
General manager Shook said that there was a new provision that would allow the
District to be audited every two years by unanimous consent of the Board of
Supervisors and the District Board. Board unanimous in their opinion to stay
with the present once a year audit by an outside auditor.
Ralph Shook reported that the missing portion of the Yorba Linda Blvd. 14"
line had been completed and was now operating in the system.
President Knauft declared a recess at 9:50 a.m.
Meeting reconvened at 10:00 a.m. with all directors present.
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Cromwell to approve for payment the
audited bills and rate deposits in the amount of $207,776.59 on checks No. 438
and 510 through 591.Motion carried unanimously.
A meeting of the Policy Committee was set for February 4, 1982 at 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Lindow to adopt Resolution No.
82-1 entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY
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January 28, 1982 (continued)
WATER DISTRICT WITH REGARD TO ESTABLISHING A CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The
resolution was adopted by the following called vote: Ayes, Directors Lindow,
Clodt, Korn, Cromwell and Knauft. Noes, none. Absent, none. Abstain, none.
Passed this 28th day of January, 1982.
The Directors gave the following names for the Citizens Committee, Newton
Chatfield, Roland Bigonger, Robert Nevarres and Harold Van Patten. Moved by
Director Cromwell seconded by Director Knauft to approve the above four names
for the committee, motion carried.
The names of Dick Armstrong and Franz Miller were introduced from the East side.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow to approve the two additional
names for the committee, motion carried.
Directors to have the rest of the list by the next meeting.
Director Cromwell reported the city council meeting of January 18 was a conflict
with the work session of the Board of Directors so he did not attend.
Director Korn reported on the January 27th meeting of the planning commission.
Directors Clodt and Lindow attended the ISDOC meeting of Wednesday January 20.
Director Lindow said the next meeting of ISDOC was set for March 16 at Los Alamitos.
Discussion at ISDOC on the articles in the paper regarding the water districts and
special water conservation programs needed if there is a drought.
Mr. Chuck Hobbs suggested that an informal meeting should be held with Robert
Hawkins, Chuck Hobbs, Roy Knauft, Wayne Clark, Phil Anthony and Bruce Nestande.
Discussion, President Knauft said he would check this through and set up such a
meeting if warrented.
Director Korn reported on the January 20th meeting of Orange County Water District.
The assignments for the city meetings: February 1 Whit Comwell, February 16 Howard
Lindow, planning commission February 10 Fred Clodt and February 24 Art Korn.
Chuck Hobbs asked for a closed session for attorney client privilege.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Cromwell to go into closed session
for attorney client privilege,motion carried.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Clodt to come out of closed session
at 11:40 a.m., motion carried.
Art Kidman and Roy Knauft left the meeting.
Vice President Lindow asked if there was any further business.
Chuck Hobbs said he felt an addition to the List of Concerns should be the
Disclosure of Bond Tax Bills.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Clodt to adjourn to February
8th at 7:30 p.m. for a work session of the Board, motion carried and the meeting
adjourned at 11:58 a.m.
can E. Mathews, Secretary