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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-01-22 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes1121 January 22, 1975 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water District was called to order by Vice President Fred Clodt at 8:30 a.m. Directors present and answering the roll: Clodt, Lindow and Knauft. Absent director Hastings and Director Wagner. Also present general manager Ralph Shook secretary Jean Mathews, attorney H. Rodger Howell, engineer DuWayne Lidke and P.D. Royere, operations manager. Visitors present, Gil Kraemer, Larry Kraemer and Don Steffenson. Yorba Linda Service League representatives Barbara Shields, Jolaine Matych, Lorraine Alley and Claire Laidlow, and Ann Capron. Merwin Wagner director arrived at 9:05 a.m. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Roy Knauft to approve the minutes as mailed for January 9, 1975, motion carried unanimously. General Manager Ralph Shook read a letter from the Yorba Linda Service League regarding the starting of a small museum in Yorba Linda. Lorraine Alley and her committee explained to the Board their plans for a museum and their interest in the water district building at 4866 Olinda Street, perhaps to be used as the museum to house the various objects they were collecting. Discussion, attorney Howell said he felt it was an achievable objective and that something could be worked out. Board of Directors have realized the historic significance of the building as the first school in Yorba Linda, also used as a library, bank and the water district office and the mutual before the district was formed. One suggestion being that the building be moved to a site more suitable such as a park, this would then leave the district land free of buildings and available for sale. The Board expressed their interest and desire to cooperate. Committee from the Service League expressed their thanks and left the meeting. General Manager read a letter from Lusk Homes asking the Board to make a decision at this meeting with regard to water and sewer service to their new tract. Attorney Howell gave a short summary of the situation regarding the annexation and the suit pending with Kraemer and the City. Mr. Kraemer expressed a desire to be left out of the discussion, but did say that he was going through with the suit. Discussion on how the District could serve the Lusk tract,without becoming liable,on a contract basis. i Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Lindow stating that the District was agreeable and willing to serve water and sewer, but 1122 January 22, 1975 (continued) it would have to be a contract agreement with a time limit and the building and inspection fees situation by either the city or the county would have to be worked out prior to agreement, motion carried unanimously. General Manager read a letter from the Yorba Linda Star-Placentia Courier regarding advertising or a story for the commemorative issue for February 19. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously to authorize participation in the commerative issue. Ralph Shook stated there was some talk of abolishing annexation fees to Grange County Water District. Discussion-all agreed that it would be well to let OCWD know that we are in agreement. General Manager presented an invitation to the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce officers installation and Camelot Ball on February 1, 1975. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft approving attendance of general manager and wife and any directors and their wives who can attend at District expense. Motion car- ried unanimously. Roy Knauft reported on the January 13 meeting of the planning commission. Fred Clodt reported on the January 20th meeting of the City Council. Job 834 Tract 8511 Wm. Lyons Company east of Kellogg and south of the Freeway. Staff recommendations and maps reviewed. Discussion moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow carried un- animously to approve the water service for Tract 8511 in concept subject to approval of Anaheim City Council on adjustment of boundaries. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by DirectorLindow to approve for payment the audited bills and rate deposits in the amount of $118,176.22 on checks 27134 through 27201. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft 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. City assignments, city council Feb 3 and Feb. 18 Mr. Lindow. Planning commission February 10 Mr. Knauft and February 24 Mr. Clodt. Job 837 Three Way Van Lines and parcel 2 Gift Company, both commercial parcels. Water application and exhibits reviewed. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations. Job838 Larry Baker on Ana Maria - meter relocation. Exhibits and 1123 January 22, 1975 (continued) application reviewed, moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow to approve staff recommendations, motion carried unanimously. Job 839 Wm. Shigekawa, five acres on Highland, domestic service for one house. Exhibits and application reviewed, moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations. DuWayne Lidke reported on the meeting with MWDOC and MWD. MWD officials had stated that they may not build the Box Springs Feeder so there would go the MWDOC report. Discussion. Public Hearing on January 23, 1975 at 9:30 a.m. in the Orange City Council room. Recommended that the general manager make a presentation at the Public Hearing recommending deferral until additional study is made and also recommend that all agencies involved combine in any future study. Ralph Shook reported on the OCWA meeting on January 14th. Retirement Committee to have a meeting prior to next Board meeting. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried un- animously to adjourn at 1:30 p.m. JMathews, Secretary