HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-01-25 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes1477
January 25, 19 7 9
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
County Water District was called to order by President Knauft at
8:30 a. m. in the offices of the District on Plumosa Drive. Directors
present and answering the roll call: Roy Knauft, Howard Lindow
Fred Clodt, Art Korn and Whit Cromwell. Also present Ralph Shook
general manager, Jean Mathews secretary, Betty Emblidge auditor,
Richard Davalos project manager, Art Kidman attorney and DuWayne
Lidke engineer.
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Lindow carried unan-
imously to approve as mailed the minutes of January 11, 1979.
Resolution Notice of Hearing re: De Los Reyes Reservoir explained
by general manager Ralph Shook and Art Kidman.
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Cromwell to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 79-2 entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT TO SET A HEARING DATE AND
GIVE NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY
OF YORBA LINDA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA BY EMINENT
DOMAIN. A roll call vote: Ayes, Knauft, Lindow, Clodt, Korn and
Cromwell. Noes , none.Absent: none. Abstain, none. Passed and
Adopted this 25th day of January 1979.
Sewer charges for the new year reviewed by board at their work
session on January 24.Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director
Lindow to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 79-3 entitled:RESOLUTION OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT WITH
REGARD TO SEWER SERVICE AND FRONTAGE CHPRGES FOR THE YEAR 1979.
Roll call vote: Ayes, Knauft, Lindow, Clodt, Korn and Cromwell,
Noes: none. Absent, none. Abstain none. Passed and adopted this
25th day of January 1979.
Roy Knauft reported on the city council meeting January 15, 1979.
Richard Davalos reported on the planning commission meeting 1/24/79.
Section 30507 of the State Water Code questioned. This is with
regard to fees paid to Directors for board meetings and committee
meetings. Staff to do research and report back at another meeting
of the Board.
Mike Payne came into the meeting at 8:50 am
John Spiak came into the meeting at 9:00 a.m.
Discussion regarding the Diemer Intertie administrative procedure,
Art Kidman explained that the dissent had been dropped on the over-
sizing and the financial consultants of MWDOC had suggested that
all agencies involved submit their budgets each year. Discussion.
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January 25, 1979 (continued)
Mr. John Spiak came in to be heard with regard to the percentage
to be paid by John Wertin on the Bryant Cross Feeder. Richard
Davalos explained his understanding of the cost percentage and
then turned it over to John Spiak. Mr. Spiak spoke regarding the
first estimate and the original plan of works and also said that
Mr. Hobbs had named a percentage of 33% and said it would not be
higher than that. Discussion. Moved by Director Clodt seconded
by Director Lindow to refer the matter to the engineering comm-
ittee of the Board and to staff and to as quickly as possible go
over the figures and report back to the Board and Mr. Spiak.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Davalos said it is planned to issue the bonds just prior to
the signing of the construction contract.
Mr. Spiak said he would be happy to conduct a tour of the Bryant
Ranch and even hold a meeting for prospective bond buyers at the
Bryant Ranch. Mr. Spiak left the meeting.
President Knauft asked for a short break at 9:40 a.m.
Meeting reconvened by President Knauft at 9:50 a.m. with all
directors present.
Mike Payne reported on the building committee's progress on the
remodeling of the downstairs area. Board had been give a copy
of the contract as prepared by Marshall Welty. Discussion.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt to approve
and authorize the execution of the Contract as presented by Marshall
Welty based upon the attorney's determination if a bond was required
from the Contractor. Motion carried unanimously.
The Business Interiors Design Division re: the wall dividers by
Eastman Inc. discussed.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt to approve the
agreement which specified $30.00/ hour not to exceed 15 hours for
design fees. Motion carried unanimously.
Bob Seemans and P.D. Royere came into the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
The investment report from Betty Emblidge was discussed. Good report.
Richard Davalos reported on the proposed Chino Hills Park which
covers roughly 1/3 of the improvement district no. 1 and 2. Lengthy
discussion on the impact this will have on that area.
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January 25, 1979 (continued)
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Clodt carried un-
animously 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.
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Cromwell to approve
for payment the audited bills and refunds in the amount of
$182,505.82 on checks No. 7492 through 7580. Motion carried
unanimously.
City assignments city council 2/5 Howard Lindow, 2/20 Whit Cromwell,
planning commission 2/14 Fred C-lodt 2/28 Art Korn.
President Knauft turned meeting over to vice president Lindow.
Richard Davalos spoke regarding the Facilities Plan for 1978 as
prepared by James Montgomery Consulting Engineers. DuWayne Lidke
then talked on the Facilities Plan and gave each Director a copy
for them to read and make comments on. Mr. Lidke explained this
was to be used as a planning tool and should be kept current.
Vice President Lindow asked that it be noted the report had been
received for review by the Board.
Ralph Shook reported on the hearing at LAFCO on Annexation No.
78-7 which was approved by LAFCO.
Roy Knauft came back into the meeting.
Howard Lindow left the meeting at 11:10 a.m.
Board concerns list discussed , item no. 3 removed from list.
Art Kidman reported that he had completed a draft of the personnel
manual. Most changes were in the discipline area.
The sewer agreement with the City discussed. Finance committe re-
ported they approved the agreement in concept. Moved by Director
Cromwell seconded by Director Korn to forward the agreement to the
City for their review. Motion carried unanimously.
New business Job 1131 and Job 1132. Moved by Director Clodt second-
ed by Director Korn to approve as per staff recommendations, motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Cromwell to adjourn
at 11:45 a.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Jean E. Mathews. Secretary