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February 12, 1976
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
County Water District was called to order by President Clodt at
8:30 a.m. in the offices of the district on Plumosa Drive on
February 12, 1976.
Directors present and answering the roll: Fred Clodt, Merwin Wagner,
M. Roy Knauft, Howard Lindow and Arthur Korn. Also present general
manager Ralph Shook, secretary Jean Mathews, attorney H. Rodger Howell
and engineer DuWayne Lidke.
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Wagner carried un-
animously to approve as mailed the minutes for January 29, 1976.
Ralph Shook general manager read a letter from PERS which in-
formed the district that because of the cash distribution from
North West National Life Insurance the District contribution rate
for past service was reduced almost one half of one per cent.
A letter from the Orange County Chapter of CSDA regarding the
seminar at Palm Springs urging everyone to attend.
A February 2nd letter from Boyle Engineering with a copy of the
study they had made of the Costa Mesa County Water District and
YLCWD report on the alternatives to MWDOC treatment plant.
DuWayne Lidke gave a short report on the study. Discussion.
Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Knauft that the staff
be directed to continue the effort to obtain a full and fair in-
vestigation of the proposal to take best advantage of existing
facilities and current pressure heads, such as using the Yorba
Linda feeder to transport treated water and/or other energy saving
operations of existing facilities. Motion carried unanimously.
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General manager reported that the District had received an in-
vitation to the Chamber of Commerce Camelot Ball. Moved by
Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow to authorize the
general Manager and his wife to attend at District expense, motion
carried unanimously.
Howard Lindow reported on the City Council meeting February 2, 1976.
Art Korn reported on the Planning Commission meeting February 11,1976.
General manager Ralph Shook explained the sewer frontage charges
as recommended by staff and how that figure had been derived.
Discussion, moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 76-4 entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 76-4 Sewer
Service and Frontage Charges for The Year 1976. Roll call vote:
Ayes, Wagner, Clodt, Knauft,Lindow and Korn. Noes, none. Absent,
none. Abstain, none. Passed and adopted this 12th day of Feb. 1976.
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February 12, 1976 (continued)
Acreage service charges for Area "B" discussed. Moved by Director
Wagner seconded by Director Korn to adopt resolution entitled:
RESOLUITON NO. 76-5 Resolution of The Board of Directors of the
Yorba Linda County WAter District With Regard to Sewer Service
Charges For Area "B" Year 1976. Roll call vote: Ayes, Clodt,
Wagner, Knauft, Lindow and Korn. Noes, none. Absent, none.Abstain,
none. Passed and adopted this 12th day of February 1976.
Sam Peterson from Keith and Associates came into the meeting at
this time to give a brief summary of the west crossing of Esperanza
plans, stating that everything was now ready to go to advertising
for bids. Engineers estimate for this job $37,450.00. Moved by
Director Korn seconded by Director Lindow to approve the Plans
and Specifications as presented by Keith and Associates and authorize
Mr. Peterson to prepare to go to bid on S 718-B. Motion carried
unanimously.
Job 885 water and se,9,er for R. Tonti and Peterson 2.5 acres, 4 lots
north west Prospect and El Cajon. Staff presented applications
and exhibits, water charges $3157.50 and sewer charges $2867.15.
Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Knauft to approve staff
recommendations as presented, motion carried unanimously.
Job 899 Richard Hoffman at 5611 Kellogg, service relocation and a
portion of a fire hydrant, fees $1027.64. Moved by Director Lindow
seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously to approve staff
recommendations for Job 899 water only.
Job 900 Laura Lytle 5871 Kellogg, relocation of meter and portion
of a fire hydrant, fees total $694.11. Moved by Director Korn
seconded by Director Lindow carried unanimously to approve staff
recommendations for water meter relocation.
Job 902 water and
4.3 acres located
and water charges
Moved by Director
staff recommendat
Tied unanimously.
sewer for 32 condominium units for tract 8938 on
at Mariposa and Lakeview. Sewer charges $5536.54
$19,587.50. Exhibits and applications reviewed.
Lindow seconded by Director Wagner to approve
ions for sewer and water for Job 902, motion car-
S 26-186 Orrin Shattuck at 17866 Ana Marie, charges $1043.50 for
single sewer service for a new home being built. Moved by Director
Knauft seconded by Director Lindow carried unanimously to approve
application as presented.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried un-
animously to approve for payment the audited bills and refunds in
the amount of $101,679.06 on checks 413 through 574.
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February 12, 1976 (continued)
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft carried un-
animously to allow all directors to leave the State for either
business or pleasure between this meeting and the next regular
meeting of the board.
Richard Davalos reported on the Timberlane home owners meeting.
He said there was a great deal of interest and instead of a half
hour it took about 2 2 hours to answer all questions. All were
in agreement to have the sewers go through but no one wanted to
connect at this time.
Richard Davalos also presented a letter from Pacific Telephone
asking for authorization to use a water district easement if
they assume responsibility for any damages. Attorney suggested
that the word "they" be changed to Pacific Telephone and then
recommended approval. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by
Director Knauft carried unanimously approving signing of the
letter authorizing dual use of the easement with the suggested
change.
DuWayne Lidke of James Montgomery showed the plans and explained
the modification of Plant No. 2 at Reservoir No. 1 which would be
the installation of a gas engine. The engineers estimate of cost
at $94,000.00. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director
Knauft carried unanimously to approve plans and specifications
and authorize the advertising for bids to be received on March 9
at 10:00 a.m. for possible award on March 10.
General manager Shook reported on the hi-centennial fire plug
painting contest and stated that Rotary Club had contributed a
$100.00 prize money, and that the project should be initiated in
the near future.
Attorney Howell reported on AB 2828 sponsored by Robert Badham
which had been introduced for the express purpose of helping South
Coast County Water District and Laguna Sanitary District combine
their boards when they become one district ( have a board of
directors of more than 5 members). Mr. Howell suggested that the
bill could be amended but in its present form was not a good bill
for all districts in general. Discussion.
Moved by Director Korn seconded by Director Knauft carried un-
animously that general manager be instructed to write the various
legislators opposing AB 2828 in its present form.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Korn to adjourn at
12:20 noon.
Jean E. Mathews