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August 12, 1982
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water
District was called to order by President Knauft Lt 8:30 a.m. in the offices of
District on Plumosa Drive. Directors present M. Roy Knauft, Howard W.-Lindow,
Whit Cromwell and Paul R. Armstrong. Director Clodt absent.
Also present Ralph Shook general manager, Jean Mathews secretary, Betty Emblidge
auditor, Bill Robertson project manager, Steve Delgadillio assistant project
manager, Mike Payne engineering manager, Art Kidman attorney and Mike Beverage
city councilman.
President Knauft introduced Diane Schuller and Jim Erickson from Santa Ana Valley
Irrigation and Carol Cling from the News Tribune.
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Armstrong to approve as corrected
the minutes for July 22 and August 5, the out of state motion and the single
sewer service application Job No. 29-1850 in the amount of $1450.50, motion
carried.
Job 81-14 a Yorba Linda County Water District job on Kellogg Drive 550' of water
line to loop Short and Grandview under the Freeway, at an approximate cost of $20,000.
Discussion, moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Lindow to approve the
Job 81-14 as per staff recommendations, motion carried.
Job 81-12 a YLCWD job, a fire hydrant installation at Rose Drive and Lathrop at
an estimated cost of $2100. Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director
Armstrong to approve staff recommendations, motion carried.
Job 82-28 pipeline installation Los Angeles Street, Second and Imperial 330'
of water line at a cost of approximately $7000. Moved by Director Cromwell
seconded by Director Armstrong to approve staff recommendations, motion carried.
Mr. Shook reported that the home owner checks had been mailed on August 2 and
that a few had been returned as undeliverable. Library had destroyed their copy
of the agreement when the checks were mailed and people were still asking for it,
so the District sent down another copy. Director Armstrong suggested that future
material given to the library be dated as to time to destroy.
The Santa Ana Valley Irrigation pre-annexation agreement was discussed. Attorney
Kidman said he felt it was very close to being all right, close in concept and
should be ready by August 26. Quite a lengthy discussion regarding changes to
be made in the agreement, District to be in a support role not leading the
annexation but to have our annexation contingent or concurrent with the city. To
be redrafted and back to the Board meeting of August 26, however two directors,
Roy Knauft and Paul Armstrong will be absent. Both Directors were in agreement
and will support the remainign board members and the recommendation of the Attorney.
The memorandum on the County Water Plan Phase II, workshop was attended by Steve
Delgadillo and is for information only, no action required.
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Attorney Kidman said the AB 2733 bill cleared the Senate finance committee
on August 9 and should clear the floor next Monday August 16 this will take
care of the overlaping debt service in East end. It will show up on the tax
bills of '83-'84.
The June financial report and the July investment report were received and
filed.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Armstrong to approve the
audited bills and refunds for payment in the amount of $170,264.53 on
checks No. 1538 through 1635. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Robert Nevarres will not be able to serve on the CAC any longer but had
indicated his wife would like to serve in his place.
Moved by Director Armstrong seconded by Director Lindow to appoint Mrs. Laurelle
Nevarres to the Citizens Advisory Committee, motion carried. Staff instruct-
ed to write Mrs. Nevarres re the appointment.
Mr. Korn on vacation but Mr. Shook reported that the CAC committee wanted to
pursue the conservation theme at the Fiesta Days Parade with a booth, and a
float. A puppet show had been reserved for that day entitled W.C. Fish, need-
ing a space 20 x 30 feet in size. President Knauft said he had seen it and we
should follow up and be sure it was reserved.
Director Armstrong reported on the July 28 planning commission meeting.
Director Lindow reported on the August 2, 1982 city council meeting.
Meeting cancelled on August 16, planning commission.
President Knauft reported on the MWDOC meeting 7/28/82. Proposition 13 , 1982
again discussed and President Knauft suggested that this Board take a position
either for or against by mid October.
General discussion on the List of Concerns, fire hydrant program going along
very well. Untreated water will be put in Lake Mathews and everyone using
from that source will have to have a treatment plant. Question regarding
Southern California Water and their treatment plant. The old reservoir on
Bastanchury discussed, possible use. Safety program also discussed, perhaps
classes should be conducted on safe driving and inspection of vehicles, our
premiums have raised because of the many accidents.
New Operations Superintendent will be coming to work on September 8 "Sarge"
Hawkins formerly with IRWD.
President Knauft asked for a ten minute recess. Meeting reconvened at 10:20
with all directors present except Director Clodt.
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Cromwell that the Board go into
closed session for attorney-client matters, motion carried.
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Cromwell to come out of closed
session, and to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 a.m. motion carried.
Jean E. Mathews, Secretary