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November 24, 1981
The regular adjourned meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County
Water District was called to order by President Knauft at the offices of the District
on Plumosa Drive at 8:30 a.m.
Directors M. Roy Knauft, Howard W. Lindow, Fred G. Clodt, Arthur C. Korn and Whit
Cromwell were present. Also present Ralph Shook general manager, Jean Mathews
secretary, Betty Emblidge auditor and Bill Robertson project manager.
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Lindow to approve the consent calendar
as follows: the minutes for November 12th as corrected, the out of state motion and
Job 1142 for water $34,783.14 and sewer $7700.00 and Job 81-29 J. Lusk, water"16363.00.
Motion carried unanimously. Item C removed from the consent calendar.
Annual audit report discussed. Art Korn felt he did not have a very complete report
inasmuch as there was no report from the finance committee or any issue memorandum.
Discussion, the committee explained they had met with the auditor and felt very well
satisfied with his report and Betty Emblidge stated they had been very helpful with
suggestions. She would also like permission to call when she had a problem and need-
ed assistance. Board agreed that she should have the same authority as other staff
members when they call the attorney or an engineer for assistance.
Art Kidman attorney came into the meeting at 8:45 a.m.
The Rutan and Tucker enclosure regarding their statement was received and filed.
The October billing report was received and filed.
Discussion regarding the expenses incurred with the ID#1 controversy. Finance
committee to look into this and decide whether a job number should be set up and
if these are bond charges.
The Quitclaim Deed on an easement in Tract No. 10011 that is of no use to the
District because the tract map has been changed was presented for Board approval.
Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Lindow to approve the Quitclaim Deed
of easement within Lot 93 of Tract 10011, motion carried unanimously.
The proposed CSDA bylaws were reviewed by Attorney Art Kidman. Discussion regard-
ing adoption of a resolution, the pros and cons of ACWA or CSDA for workman's
compensation insurance.
President Knauft asked for a ten minute break.
Meeting reconvened at 10:18 a.m. with all directors present.
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Knauft to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-21
entitled RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR COLLECTIVE SELF INSURANCE FOR WORKMAN'S
COMPENSATION INSURANCE. Roll call vote: Aye: Directors Lindow, Clodt, Korn, Cromwell
and Knauft. Noes; none. Absent; None, Abstain, none. Passed and adopted this 24th
day of November, 1981.
Sewer maintenance memorandum shows an update of footage of sewer lines for maintenance
agreement. This is updated on a quarterly basis. Report satisfactory.
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November 24, 1981 (continued)
The Horizon Communications system memorandum was reviewed. Moved by Director
Cromwell seconded by Director Korn to approve the Horizon Communications
System at a cost not to exceed $3000.00 for the installation, motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Lindow to approve for payment
the audited bills and refunds in the amount of $191,349.04 on checks 191
through 251 and the MWDOC invoice and payment in the amount of $34,499.25
and investment of $100,000.00, motion carried unanimously.
The engineering committee meeting of November 21, 1981 was reported on and
Bill Robertson explained the backbone system facilities pointing them out
on a map. Tract 11452 Job 81-39E is in two pressure zones, zone 5 and zone 6.
Discussion, moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Korn to approve
application as per staff recommendations, which include reimburseable costs
for Zone 5 and Zone 6 transmission facilities, motion carried unanimously.
The Zone 2 reservoir design was also discussed and the engineering firm of
James M. Montgomery Consulting Engineers submitted a proposal with the
lowest cost of 2 bidders therefore they should be selected to prepare the plans.
A short report on the November 16 meeting with McQuarie, Prestinary, Director
Knauft, Alex Bowie, Stan Wolcott, Art Kidman and District staff re: ID #2
Series B bond sale.
No meeting of the ad hoc committee on sewers.
Meeting tonight at the Valencia high school on the ID# 1 tax question. Betty
Emblidge to attend.
Director Clodt reported on the planning commission meeting of November 12.
Finance Committee meeting set for December 7th at 2:00 p.m.
Director Lindow reported on the November 16 meeting of the city council.
November 13, 1981 IDOC meeting reported on by Cromwell, Clodt and Knauft.
ACWA conference on November 18-20. Director Howard Lindow elected as a Director
of ACWA.
Director Cromwell reported that there were 1307 in attendance at ACWA and it was
the largest conference ever. San Luis Reservoir slippage reported on.
Letter from a customer Ms. Mary Kujak discussed. Board directed general manager
to compose a letter of response for President Knauft's approval.
City assignments: city council Dec. 7 Director Lindow, Dec,21 Director Cromwell,
planning commission Dec. 16 Director Clodt and Dec. 30 Director Korn.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt to adjourn at 11:45 a.m., motion
carried unanimously.
Jean E. Mathews, Secretary