HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-09-14 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes942
September 14, 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 theoffices of the District on Plumosa Drive. Directors
present and answering the roll: McGuire, Hastings, Clodt and Knauft.
Directors absent: Wagner.
Also present were Ralph Shook, General Manager,Pete Royere, Water
Superintendent, Jean Mathews, Secretary, Rodger HOwell attorney
with Rutan and Tucker, DuWayne Lidke;James Montgomery Consulting
Engineers and Julia Carnes from the Yorba Linda Star.
General Manager reviewed the correspondence:
Quinn Insurance regarding sublease.of a portion of the building at
4866 Olinda Street, read and filed.
A copy of a letter from the District to
Orange County Planning Commission regarding change of zone 72-52
Upper K Ranch stating that the District can supply sewer and water
upon annexation to the District.
Copy of the Impact Statement regarding Upper K Ranch for our in-
formation.
California Section AWWA from October 31 to November 3rd at Palm
Springs. Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Knauft
authorizing attendance of staff as designated by General Manager
and Directors at District expense. Motion carried unanimously.
A letter from Yorba Linda Service League regarding Fiesta Days
on October 28th, the City's 5th birthday. Moved by Director Clodt
seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously that the District
prepare a float and enter the parade. Suggested that service be
stressed.
A letter from Garden Grove Sanitary District dated September 11,
asking this District to consider a Resolution that they had
adopted regarding the new connection fee as suggested by Orange
County Sanitation District # 2. Discussion. Decision to write
Garden Grove and tell them the matter is taken under advisement
and also write Sanitation District # 2 and ask---.to have the matter
clarified.
Hearing at LAFCO City of Placentia annexation 72-1 on September 27th
Discussion - Attorney and General Manager and all Directors who can
attend go to the hearing and again present our position and refute
article in Santa Ana Register. Moved by Director Hastings seconded
by Director Knauft carried unanimously to write a letter and attend
in person and again clarify the service position of the District.
Deed of Easement regarding Edison right of way to Reservoir Site -
new legal description. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director
Clodt authorizing easement execution subject to approval of des-
cription by the staff, carried unanimously.
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September 14, 1972(continued)
Jim Kerfoot came into the meeting at this time and presented the
operating budget to the Board for their consideration. New
budget discussed, moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director
Hastings carried unanimously to approve operating budget as pre-
sented.
Ralph McGuire reported on the August 28, 1972 Planning Commission
meeting and on the September 11, 1972 Planning Commission.
Roy Knauft reported on the September 5, 1972 City Council meeting.
Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director C1odt authorizing
the annexation proceedings for the Eastside Reservoir Site.Motion
carried unanimously.
A recap on the Anaheim water connection on Orangethorpe Avenue
east of Lakeview made in 1967 showed that we paid for the cost
of construction of $12,623 with water sales to Anaheim and the
income over and above this had been $21,996.26. Connection not
now being used by Anaheim but very useful as an emergency inter-
connection with another water supply.
Pete Royere reported on the OSHA seminar.
Mr. Royere also reported on the new pressure booster station that
had been installed in pressure zone IV.
Open.. House plans going ahead - full page ad to be sent out as
an invitation.
Jean reported on the Seminar held September 8 and 9 at Santa Barbara
for Secretarys of Special Districts.
Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Knauft carried
unanimously to approve for payment all audited bills and rate deposits
in the amount of $183,886.39 on checks no. 20644 through 20803.
Moved by Director C1odt seconded by Director Hastings carried un-
animously that all Directors are hereby authorized to leave the
State for either business or pleasure between this meeting and
the next regular meeting of the Board.
Agreement with the City of Placentia regarding the Esperanza sager
had been received and the Quitclaim deed ready to be recorded. Moved
Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously to
accept the Quitclaim deed and authorize the General Manager to execute
the Certificate of Acceptance and have the deed recorded.
Report on the sewer fees for the two Placentia parks that are being
served by this District. No fees paid to date but Placentia given
two options- Pete to check this out further and determine what can
be done on sewer connection at Plant Noe 1.
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September 14, 1972(continued)
Assignment from Merriweather on the 1911 sewer act that has been
started in the Country Club area. Return assignment to Merriwether
and ask them to make it on our standard form..'
Job 704 sewer and water on Tract No. 7933 for Mark III Homes Inc.
staff report and exhibits reviewed. Moved by Director Knauft
seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously to approve staff
recommendations.
Job 709 four lots on Lakeview for Criner Construction. Exhibits
and application reviewed moved by Director Hastings seconded by
Director Clodt carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations
for water.
Job 307 water line on Kellogg. State now ready to widen Kellogg but
plans need to be redesigned. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by
Director Clodt carried unanimously to go ahead with the design for
installation of a water line in Kellogg at District expense.
Job 713 Valarie Posey on Richfield - relocation of meter in front
of property from a location in the rear of property. Exhibits re-
viewed, moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings
carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations.
Discussion regarding the Carlton townsite rule - Pete Royere
instructed to go ahead and move the fire hydrant at District cost.
Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Clodt to adjourn
at 2:00 p.m.
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Jean E. Mathews
Secretary