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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-09 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes1379 February 9, 1978 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, Knauft, Lindow, Clodt, Wagner and Korn. Also present Ralph Shook general manager, Jean Mathews secretary, Richard Davalos project manager, P.D. Royere assistant general manager, Chuck Hobbs consultant, DuWayne Lidke engineer and Rodger Howell of Rutan and Tucker. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously to approve as mailed the minutes for January 26, 1978. President Knauft turned the meeting to Ralph Shook general manager. Mr. Shook introduced the letter dated 2/1/78 from Costa Mesa County Water District regarding the rebate from MWDOC. Discussion. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Wagner to receive and file at the time noting that the Directors should try and talk to Mario Durante regarding the matter. Notice of the AWWA National Conference in June at Atlantic City. Dis- cussion. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Korn to receive and file. Camelot Ball for the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 25, 1978. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft to authorize the attendance of the Directors and their wives and general manager and wife at District expense. Mr. Shook read the letter from MWDOC dated 2/6/78 noting the termination of the conservation surcharge. Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Wagner to receive and file motion carried unanimously. General Manager reported on the inlieu replenishment with a savings of approximately $5000.00 in January and probably around $8000.00 in Feb- ruary. The program is expected to continue to April. The District is presently using 100% M.W.D. water and has been since January 13. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Korn to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 78-2 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGARDING IN LIEU REPLENISHMENT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Knauft, Lindow, Clodt, Wagner and Korn. Noes, none. Absent, none. Adopted this 9th day of February 1978. Howard Lindow reported on the city council meeting February 6, 1978. Rodger Howell reported on the Agnello matter - to be settled he felt very soon. The Stewart matter - still have not received the paper will follow up on this. Hatch matter not resolved but looking much better. The time table and steps for an Improvement District indefinite at this point until financial consultants have given their advice. Richard Davalos reported on the meeting with Dick Turner and the Registrar of voters on the annexations and time table. As soon as the annexation had been approved by LAFCO then it comes badk to the District for the Improvement District procedure. February 9, 1978 (continued) 1380 Chuck Hobbs reported on the Jarvis Amendment. Discussion. G.O. Bonds would have to be authorized before July 1,1978. Mr. Shook reported that four financial consulting firms had been interviewed. President Knauft called a recess at 9:50 a.m. Meeting reconvened at 10:05 a.m. with all directors present. Mr. Lidke reported that he had met with MWDOC engineers and there was a possibility of an additional connection to the Diemer inter- tie, perhaps near Lakeview. This would be of considerable assistance to the District and would defer the need for a pipeline link between Reservoir No. 2 at Bastanchury and the Diemer intertie connection at the college site until sometime in the future. Discussion Robe,--t Bulot senior vice president of Stone and Youngberg came into the meeting. Mr. Bulot explained the scope of their proposal which would include attendance at meetings of voters to explain the bond prospectus. The initial retainer of $2500.00 which would be credit- ed against the cost of the first bond sale, with an estimate of 1 40 for each sale of bonds with a $10,000 minimun. He said they would prepare a firm fee schedule as soon as they had a better handle on sale of bonds. He advised getting a legal counsel immediately, cost would be no more now then later, and might save a great deal of time. Mr. Bulot left at 10:50 a.m. Discussion Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Lindow to adopt staff recommendations and engage the firm of Stone and Youngberg as bond consultants for the $2500.00 retainer. Motion carried unanimously. Richard Davalos reported on his contact with the Bryant properties in Orange County and said he felt sure they would be interested in joining the Improvement District. Bryant Ranch to have their E.I.R. hearing on February 22 with the City of Yorba Linda. The letter from Anaheim Housing, that the Directors had received, is their way of documenting their progress and need for domestic water. The Anaheim agreement ready for signature and will be picked up later today by Anaheim. Discussion, moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Wagner and unanimously approved to authorize the execut1_on of the Anaheim intertie agreement as per staff recommendations. General Manager Shook reported the Triad matter agreement has been resolved and now needs to be looked at by counsel. Mr. Shook reported on the Green River meeting on February lst with Chuck Hobbs, DuWayne Lidke, Sam Peterson, Pete Royere and Richard Davalos. They indicated they want their property to continue to be included in the roaster plan effort. They indicated a letter would be forwarded in the very near future indicating their desires for their project. 1381 February 9, 1978(continued) President Knauft called a recess at 11:40 a.m. Meeting reconvened at 11:55 a.m. with all directors present. Discussion on the Green River participation, Board reaffirmed their interest in the Green River Properties. Gordon Peterson came into the meeting and reported on the unemploy- ment insurance that is now mandatory as of January 1, 1978. Various alternatives listed, discussion. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Lindow carried unanimously upon the adv ice of the attorney to take the option of the "Local Public Entity Employees Fund" and appears to be in the best interest of the District. Director Art Korn reported on the east side project committee meeting of 2/8/78. The conclusion of the committee being Anaheim intertie of first importance, that the Fairgreen line was second and should be in by late spring. Other priority items needed further study. Discussion. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Wagner carried un- animously to approve bills and rate deposits in the amount of $52,315.47 on checks 5473 through 5499. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Wagner 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. Lunch break at 12:50 p.m. Called back to order at 1:10 p.m. All directors present. Richard Davalos presented item 1 through 4 on the consent calander, Job 1047, 1048 sewer job 1054 and single sewer 28-1068, moved by Director C1odt seconded by Director Korn carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations on the four jobs. Job 1004 at Kellogg and Imperial water costs $6705.15 and sewer $487.00. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Wagner to approve staff recommendations, motion carried unanimously. Job 1055 water and sewer for Classic Land Company at Los Angeles and Prospect Ave., water charges 2787.50 sewer 1254.95, moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Lindow to approve staff re- commendations motion carried unanimously. Job 1057 Tract 9724 for John Wertin on the Winrock Farm property on Lakeview. Discussion. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Wagner carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations with the provision that Wertin Development understand the approval is contingent upon guarantee of payment of the approximately $6000.00 owed the District by former owners either by a lien on the property or outright payment, this is to be transmitted to them in a letter with the application. February 9,1978 (continued) 1382 Job 1058 John Wertin parcel map 77-13 water $10,327.50 and sewer ( $8129.00 moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Clodt to approve staff recommendations, motion carried unanimously. Miscellaneous item No. 3 Rondell Homes Inc. at Rose Drive and Imperial is a commercial development next to the Skate Factory on 3.36 acres and has a possible sewer connection to Area A and Area C property located near the boundary but in Area "C". Staff pointed out that Rondell Homes Inc. should drain into Area "C" and this would govern sewer service to Job 1050. Job 1050 water fees $3257 and sewer (dry) $280.00. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried unan- imously to approve staff recommendations, for Job 1050. Miscellaneous item # 3 reviewed further and recommendations of staff and consultant Keith and Associates that it be sewered into Area "C". Discussion moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner to sewer Rondell Homes Inc. to Area "C". Mr. Royere asked for a review of the material mailed to Directors on the environmental check list for Carlton Tract sewer trunk. Discussion. Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Lindow to set the hearing date for March 9th at 10:00 a.m., motion carried un- animously. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft to approve the preliminary agreement for Mailon Builders on sewers, motion carried unanimously. General manager requested an executive session regarding personnel at 1:37 p.m. Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Lindow that Board go into executive session, motion carried unanimously. President Knauft left the meeting at 1:55 p.m. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Clodt executive session adjourned at 2:05 p.m. by unanimous vote with all directors present except President Knauft. City assignments city council 2/6 Lindow, 2/21 Clodt. Planning comm- ission 2/15 Korn and 2/22 Knauft. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Lindow to adjourn at 2:10 p.m. can E. Mathews, Secretary