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November 8, 1979
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water
District was called to order by President Knauft in the offices of the District
on Plumosa Drive at 8:35 a.m. Directors present and answering the roll call:
Fred Clodt, Art Korn, Whit Cromwell and Roy Knauft. Director Howard Lindow
absent.
Also present Ralph Shook general manager, Jean Mathews secretary, Betty
Emblidge auditor, Pete Royere assistant general manager, Richard Davalos,
Bill Robertson project manager, Mike Payne engineering manager, Art Kidman
attorney, DuWayne Lidke engineer and Chuck Hobbs consultant.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously to
approve the minutes for October 23, 1979 with one correction in paragraph
five on page 1540 to read " Mr. Kidman explained how proposition 13 has
changed the circumstances supporting the intent of the resolutions", instead
of " the two resolutions were rescinded by Proposition 13".
The memo concerning election procedures for ACWA from Robert Jones discussed.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Clodt to submit the name
and qualifications of Arthur Korn for Director on the Board for ACWA. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Knauft to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 79-40 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA
COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGARDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 78-18 and 78-25. Roll call
vote: Ayes: Directors Clodt, Korn, Cromwell and Knauft. Noes: none. Absent:
Lindow.
Sewer assessment district for the Ohio-Oriente area discussed. The letter has
not been received from the Health Department. Mike Payne asked that it be
deferred to the December meeting. Discussion at some length on how this
can be handled other than an assessment district. Decided to have one more
night meeting, notifying everyone concerned and make it a work shop with the
Board and Sam Peterson and District Staff. Meeting date set for 11/15 at
7:00 p.m.
Director Korn reported on the planning commission meeting October 24.
Director Cromwell reported on the city council meeting November 5th.
President Knauft asked Mike Payne to check the agreement the District has with
Mr. Henry Worthington on Palm Avenue with regard to sewer.
The new business item single sewer service No. S 21-131 for Alan Darnell at
1777 Buena Vista on .522 acres for $2110.32. Moved by Director Clodt seconded
by Director Korn to approve staff recommendations as shown above. Motion
carried unanimously.
Upon motion by Director Clodt seconded by Director Cromwell and unanimously
carried all directors are hereby authorized to leave the State of California
for either business or personal reasons between now and the next regular
meeting of the Board of Directors.
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Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Cromwell carried unanimously to
approve for payment the audited bills and refunds in the amount of
$821,324.27 on checks number 9109 through 9178.
The auditor's financial report for the quarter reviewed. The Auditor's Annual
report received, review at the next meeting.
President Knauft asked for a 10 minute recess.
Meeting reconvened at 10:15 a.m. with all directors present.
President Knauft expressed his and the Board's appreciation to Richard Davalos
for his 9 years at the District and wished him well in his new venture. President
Knauft also expressed his pleasure to Mr. Robertson in his acceptance of the
position of Project Manager.
Richard Davalos update on the Improvement Districts discussed.
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Cromwell to approve the temporary
connection known as OC 8T - Job # 1191 as per staff recommendations, agreement
to be signed by the proper officers. Motion carried unanimously.
DuWayne Lidke reported on the De Los Reyes Reservoir site. There may be less
land needed than had previously been thoLggiit so there may be two usable lots
left over. Mr. Lidke asked by President Knauft to keep the Board and the attor-
ney advised so that if there is any change the landowner can be so advised.
Chuck Hobbs reported on the interim hearing on AB 170 held in Monterey, that
he had volunteered to attend for the Board.
Ralph Shook asked the Board to note his updated list of concerns and report back
at next meeting with suggestions.
The letter to MWDOC regarding scheduling problems was reviewed. President
and Directors directed General Manager to send the letter immediately.
Comments on the "Newsletter" all very good. Mr. Hobbs said it was in his
estimation excellent.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Clodt to go into executive
session for personnel.
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Cromwell to come out of executive
session and go back in the regular meeting. Motion carried -.-Unanimously.
Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Clodt and unanimously carried:
1. Effective November 4, 1979, District salaries shall be subject to an
immediate special "market adjustment" to bring them into the range of salaries
for comparable positions in the water industry
Individual employee salaries will be adjusted in accordance with the recommend-
ations of the General Manager and Mr. Hobbs which have been presented to the
Board. The General Manager shall have the discretion to make adjustments.
2. The District shall establish a new policy with respect to salary consider-
ations and the General Manager will include these policies in the new personnel
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November 8, 1979
manual.
a) There will be an annual "market adjustment" in salary ranges in
March of each year considering (i) salaries in the industry, (ii)
changes in cost of living.
b) Merit raises will be considered in July of each year to recognize
superior performance by District employees.
3. General Manager is directed to do a thorough re-analysis of the District
salary range structure in connection with the first annual "market adjust-
ment" review in March of 1980.
Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Cromwell to adjust the following
salaries effective November 4, 1977, General Manager $3200.00/ mo. Secretary
$1985.00/mo and Auditor $1770.00/ mo. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned on a motion by Director Korn seconded by Director Clodt
to 7:00 p.m. on November 15th for a work session on the Oriente Ohio Sewer
Assessment District.
J an E. Mathews
Secretary