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May 13, 1982
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water
District was called to order by Vice President Lindow. Directors present and
answering the roll: Directors Howard Lindow, Fred Clodt and Whit Cromwell.Also
present Ralph Shook general manager, Jean Mathews secretary, Betty Emblidge
auditor, Mike Payne engineering manager, Art Korn assistant general manager,
Art Kidman attorney and Mike Beverage representative from the City of Yorba
Linda.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Clodt to approve the consent
calendar as follows: the minutes for the regular meeting of April 22, 1982, the
out of state motion, Job 82-05 Cundiff Steel on 5.01 acres at Richfield Road,
and the claim rejection Southern California Edison Company # 83-01632. Motion
carried.
Attorney Kidman gave a report on the Homeowners Agreement signing and the
developments since that time. Next step is to get the signatures from the
homeowners, then the Legislation should be passed before July 2 and if all
goes as planned the homeowners should be paid by early August or before. The
new account has been set up at the Bank of Yorba Linda, however the District
needsto adopt a resolution to establish the new account.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Clodt to adopt RESOLUTION NO
82-14 Roll call vote: Ayes: Directors Lindow, Clodt and Cromwell. Noes: none.
Absent, Knauft. Passed and adopted this 13th day of May 1982.
Vice President Lindow presented Leonard Negron meter reader with his one year
service pin from the District, Albin Kennon mechanic with his ten year service
pin and Frank Herrera sewer foreman with his 20 year service pin.
Art Kidman said the letter the District had written the Board of Supervisors
regarding AB 1071 and the Resolutions adopted by the Board, had never been
answered or acknowledged in any way. The hearing on AB 2902 will be on
May 18 and he felt some action should be taken. Discussion. Art Korn re-
ported that at the CSDA meeting on Wednesday the sanitation districts stated
they were firmly behind the bill.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Clodt instructing the attorney
to draft a firm letter, to the County Board of Supervisors for Mr. Knaufts'
signature with copies to all supervisors and to Bob Beckus, motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Clodt to authorize the attorney
to go to Sacramento on May 18 for the hearing on AB 2902, motion carried.
Ralph Shook reported on the outcome of the Orange County Employees Association
election April 30. The employees chose representation by OCEA and that he had
requested a response from them by May 13 with a list of their subjects to be
discussed at the meet and confer session.
The memorandum regarding a new designation of the Personnel Officer because
of the increased work load in this area was reviewed.
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May 13, 1982 (continued)
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Cromwell to designate the
assistant general manager as personnel officer, motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Directaor Cromwell to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 82-15 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YLCWD RE:
RETIREMENT OF P.D. "PETE" ROYERE. Roll call vote: Ayes; Directors Lindow,
Clodt and Cromwell. Noes; none. Absent: Director Knauft. Passed and adopted
this 13th day of May 1982.
Ralph Shook reported on the CSDA meeting on May 1, 1982. The self insurance on
Workman's Compensation Insurance has been proposed to be amended from 250,000
to 150,000 dollars premium and have no penalty during the first year of Join-
ing because each district has a different date when their insurance expires.
There are 14 districts signed up so far. Each member district will be requested
to approve the proposed ammendments. Further details will be coming from CSDA.
Betty Emblidge's March financial report and the April investment report were
accepted and filed.
A finance committee meeting was set for May 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Roy Knauft arrived at 9:15 a.m.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Cromwell to approve for payment the
audited bills and rate deposits in the amount of $110,084.55 and the investment
of $470,000.00, motion carried unanimously, on checks # 977 and 1058 through 1161.
Art Korn reported on the April 29, 1982 meeting of the Citizens Advisory
Committee, Paul Armstrong was elected chairman and Franz Miller as vice chairman.
The next meeting has been set for May 27, 1982 in the evening.
Director Lindow reported on the May 3 city council meeting. The report is that
things are at a standstill on the Bryant Ranch. Mr. Lindow also reported that
the council had appointed Mike Beverage and Ronald McRoberts as representatives
to attend our Board meetings. All the Directors were of the opinion that this
was a very good thing and they welcomed Mike Beverage to their meetings.
Director Clodt reported on the planning commission meeting May 12, 1982.
Several public hearings but the entire calendar was continued.
Art Korn reported on the May 12 meeting of CSDA. The convention will be on
September 30, October 1 and October 2 at Redding California.
The letter from Orange Cove Irrigation District and the memorandum was discussed.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Knauft to adopt a Resolution ex-
pressing the displeasure of the District on the building of an office.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Knauft to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
82-16 entitled :RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT OPPOSING THE PURCHASE OF AN ACWA/JPIA OFFICE BUILDING. Roll call
vote: Ayes: Knauft, Lindow, Clodt and Cromwell. Noes, none. Absent, none. Passed
May 13, 1982 (continued)
and adopted this 13th day of May, 1982.
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Ralph Shook reported there would be a water P.A.C. meeting Wednesday May 19 at 4:30
p.m. in the New York Room of the Marriott.
President Knauft asked for a 10 minute break.
Meeting reconvened at 10:35 a.m. with all directors present.
Selection of a director to fill the vacant seat was discussed. There have been
seven application received and copies have been distributed to the Directors.
Appointment must be made by June 7, 1982. Discussion. President Knauft asked
each Director to vote on the applicants, so that they could narrow the field
when they interview. Mr. Paul Armstrong and Mr. Richard Armstrong received the
most votes. Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Clodt carried un-
animously to adjourn to May 17, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. to interview the applicants.
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