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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-06-05 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes1155 June 5, 1975 The adjourned 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. Directors present and answering the roll call: Clodt, Wagner, Lindow and Korn. Absent Mr. Knauft. Also present general manager Ralph Shook, secretary Jean Mathews, attorney Rodger Howell, Sam peterson of Keith and Associates and Dan Haggerty of James Montgomery Consulting Engineers. Sam Peterson presented a letter regarding the Dominguez property explaining changes in design on Yorba and Dominguez. Discussion. Director Roy Knauft arrived at 8:35 a.m. Further discussion on location of sewer trunk legs, acquisition of easements and the E.I.R. report. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Korn carried unanimously authorizing the firm of Keith and Associates to proceed with the design of the two legs, easement acquisition and permits, cost not to exceed $5000.00. Bob Fulton of California Health Care Administrators came into the meeting at 8:50 a.m. Mr. Fulton presented his health care plan to the Board. This plan would in effect be self insurance with an administrator locally. Discussion, moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Wagner to approve in concept this new type of health insurance and recommending that it be taken to the employees for their approval. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting with the employees on the health insurance set for 3:30 June 23. Mr. Wagner and Mr. Korn excused from the meeting at 9:30 a.m. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow to approve as mailed the minutes for May 15 and Mai 22. Motion carried unanimous- ly. Wage review as prepared by Gordon Peterson presented to the Board. Dis- cussion. General manager to draw up a proposed wage schedule resolution for action at the next meeting. General Manager read a letter from Orange County Flood Control District dated May 30 regarding Palm Valencia Storm Drain construction and sewer connections to the new sanitation trunk. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously to approve the proposal as presented. District portion to be 500 of the bid cost but not to exceed $4025.00, with costs to come from Drainage area "A" acreage service fees. Mr. Shook read a letter from Upper K Ranch regarding the LAFCO sphere of influence hearing on July 23. Mr. Shook to reply to 1156 June 5, 1975 Mr. Kraemer that LAFCO is the lead agency but that the District is always ready to be of assistance and answer any questions. Mr. Shook read an invitation from Ralph Diedrich to the dedication ceremony of the new Para-Medic Group at the fire station at 5:30 p.m. June 13th. Board members and P.D. Royere, operations manager to attend. Fred Clodt reported on the May 19 city council meeting. Roy Knauft reported on the planning commission meeting May 27. Howard Lindow reported on the city council meeting June 2. Mr. Clodt and Mr. Knauft reported on their meeting with the Yorba Linda Service League regarding the Olinda street property as a museum. Discussion. Property still under lease to Lomac. No action taken at this time. Ralph Shook, directors Knauft and Clodt and staff reported on the meeting with C. Michael Jones on May 29th regarding development of the Dominguez property east of Yorba Linda, the acreage charges, cost of development, etc.Their feeling was that the Developer did not feel the charges were out of line or the cost was prohibitive. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow to approve audited bills and refunds for payment in the amount of $53,083.07 on checks number 27961 through 28123. Motion carried unanimously. Ralph Shook reported that the insurance specifications had been completed and that the bids should be in by next board meeting. District Insurance Associates to review and report on the proposals. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow 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. Discussion of the preliminary proposed budget as presented by Mr. Peterson. It appeared that a water rate increase would be needed by January 1976. Job 640 B for sewer and water the phase II of the Evangelical Free Church. Exhibits and staff recommendations reviewed. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director'Knauft to approve stalff re- commendations for both water and sewer, carried unanimously. Job 807 sewer and water De Ruff Construction Co. Applications and staff exhibits reviewed, moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft to approve water and sewer for the tract as pre- sented by the staff. Motion carried unanimously. 1157 June 5, 1975 ( continued) S 855 sewer trunk for Job 807 reviewed, design and easements yet to be completed. Staff waiting for the acreage deposit from De Ruff, this will be a participation with District under Resolution No. 154. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft to approve tentatively Job S 855 with understanding that acreage fees must be in before design and easement acquisition can be started. Job 858 replacement at District expense of approximately 600 feet of 8 inch line on Lakeview just south of Buena Vista. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow to approve Job 838 as presented by staff, motion carried unanimously. Job 454 water and sewer, Don Schug four acres 7 lots on Buena Vista. Application and exhibits reviewed, moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow to approve staff recommendations, motion carried unanimously. Richard Davalos reviewed a draft of a letter to be sent to oil well customers, explained the oil well back flow prevention proceedure the District is getting implemented to comply with State Health Department cross connection requirements. P. D. Royere reported on the May 21, 1975 update seminar with Don Calkins. Mr. Clodt and Mr. Shook reported on the OCWMA meeting on May 27, next meeting June 17th. Ralph Shook reported on the MWDOC meeting May 28. Hearing date for the "Draft environmental Impact report on Santiago Lateral Water Quality Improvement Pdvject" set for June 25 at 2:00 p',m. Mr. Shook also attended the OCSD meeting on May 29th and reported on same. Brief report on the progress and plans to convert to natural gas engines, may have to be delayed because of delays in equipment de- liverys and we are already into the summer pumping season. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Clodt to adjourn , motion carried unanimously. %Jean E. Mathews, Secretary