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August 24, 1972
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
County.Water District was called to order by President McGuire.at
8:30 a.m. in the offices of the District at 4622 Plumosa Drive.
Directors present and answering the roll: McGuire, Hastings, Clodt,
Wagner and Knauft.
Also present were Pete Royere, water superintendent, DuWayne Lidke
of James Montgomery, Sam Peterson of Keith and Associates,_Ralph
Shook, general Manager and Jean Mathews District Secretary.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt carried un-
animously to approve the minutes for the August 10, 1972 regular
meeting as mailed.
General Manager Shook read the following communications:
Letter from Public UtilitiesCommission regarding raise in rates for
Southern California Edison, the hearing date 8/25/72. Read and
filed information only.
Orange County Planning Commission regarding the request for rezoning..
of acreage in the Country Club area - Country Club Planned Community.
General Manager to inform the Planning Commission of the Districts
ability to serve both water and sewer, that the area is within the
District boundaries.
LAFCO September 13-15 is having a seminar at Newporter Inn. Fred
Clodt and Ralph Shook to attend.
Fred Clodt reported on the Planning Commission meeting of 8/14/72.
Rex Hastings reported on the City Council meeting August 21, 1972.
Job 5-696 sewer assessment district on Loie Street - Petition re-
ceived - Sam Peterson reported that the area had been calculated
and there was exactly 60% and 60% was needed before they could
proceed. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Wagner to re"
ceive the petition and authorizing the engineer and attorney to
proceed with the engineering, design and prepare the Hearing on
Resolution of Intention. Carried unanimously.
Sam Peterson also said that the Contract for Job 5-675 with City
Construction who had the low bid should be in by Friday the 25th
but that he did have until the 27th.
Orange County Sanitation Ordinance # 203 would be revised and pre-
sented again.
Julia Carey from the Yorba Linda Star came into the meeting.
Jim Kerfoot, auditor came into the meeting to explain more about
the Social Security and retirement program. Public employees have
a choice and can elect to st=ay out of social security if they desire.
Resolution # 227 was passed authorizing a referendum, the law has
now changed and the resolution will have to be rescinded and a new
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August 24, 1972 (continued)
resolution adopted taking into effect the new regulations of the
State.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 232 to rescind RESOLUTION NO. 227.. Roll call vote:
Ayes: McGuire, Hastings, Clodt, Wagner and Knauft. Noes, none.
Absent, none.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Hastings to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 233 requesting permission to have a division.
Roll call vote: Ayes: McGuire, Knauft, Hastings, Wagner and Clodt,
Noes, none. Absent, none.
Orange County Water Association "Water Rate" report survey of
agencies in Orange County. Available for anyone to read.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried un-
animously to approve for payment the audited bills in the amount
of $109,796.97 on checks # 20589 through 20643.
Moved by Director Wagner, seconded by Director Knauft carried un-
animously that 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.
Pete Royere reported that-the sewer connection fees with theCity
of Placentia for Plant No, 1 on Richfield Road would amount to
$3,188.50 or 9.11 acres at $350.00 per acre. Discussion. Sewer
connection for the City of Placentia for their park to be checked.
Report back to Board at a later date.
Job-711 - R. Hildebrand on Prospect - application and exhibits
reviewed discussion, moved by Director Hastings seconded by
Director Clodt carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations,
for water for 4682 Prospect.
Job S-23-1850 John Mossman on Grandview - exhibits reviewed,
moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Wagner carried
unanimously to approve the sewer application as per staff recommen-
dation.
Ralph Shook, General Manager reported that the Texaco Oil Company
was going to develop an Industrial site in the City of Placentia
between Highland and Richfield road north of Orangethorpe and south
of Orchard. District would serve water and an inquiry had been
received from the City regarding same.
Letter from the Southern California Gas Company regarding main-
tenance program on the air conditioners. Director Knauft re-
commended that no action be taken.
DuWayne Lidke and Ralph Shook had been revieweing the specifications
for water and asked the Board for their opinion on fire hydrants,
size, type etc. Discussion. Moved by Director C1odt, seconded by
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August 24, 1972 (continued)
Director Kxnauft carried unanimously to adopt the Mueller Fire
Hydrant No. 419 and include it in the specifications.
Mr. Shook reported that preliminary design to upgrade well No.' ll
indicated a cost of approximately 15 , 000 dollars. But he felt that
the capacity of well.. No. 11 could be doubled and the pump and piping
removed from-Well No. 11 could be saved and used if we decide to re-
do well no 7.
Open Douse on September 23,.,.1972 discussion - decided to have it
from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with company personnel, the Board of
Directors here to help conduct people through the facilities.
Serve coffee, punch and cookies and' give ballons to the children.
Mr. McGuire, Mr. Hastings and Mr. C1odt to meet with Mr. Shook
on Friday at 9:00 a.m. decide on material to be included in the
paper to be handed out and included in the newspaper publicity.
Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Clodt to adjourn.
Carried unanimously. Next Board meeting September 14, 1972.
Jean E. Mat hews
Secretary