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March 14, 19 7 4
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
County Water District was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by President
Hastings in the offices of the District on Plumosa Drive.
Directors present and answering the roll: Hastings, Clodt, Wagner,
Knauft and Lindow.
Also present, general manager Ralph Shook,secretary Jean Mathews,
operations manager P.D. Royere, attorney H. Rodger Howell and
engineer DuWayne Lidke.
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft to approve as
mailed the minutes for the regular meeting February 28, 1974.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence - 1974 inventory form for Special Districts from LAFCO
was reviewed. '
General Manager announced Orange County Water District hearing on
Ground Water Conditions March 20 at 7:00 p.m.
M.W.D.O.C. questionnaire for a seasonal water rate study for M.W.D.
Letter read and discussed. General Manager to prepare reply.
Howard Lindow reported on the city council meeting March 4. Mr.
Lindow also attended the adjourned meeting on March 12 for the
canvassing of the recent city council election. Committees were
appointed and the new mayor was elected. Dale Chaput is the new mayor.
Roy Knauft reported on the March 11 planning commission meeting.
Rex Hastings and Ralph Shook reported on the OCWAM meeting on
February 28th.
Rodger Howell reported on the Deferred Compensation Plan. He stated
there were defects in the plan and he felt it would be best to defer
until June or July after the congressional committee had established
guidelines to judge these plans by. Deferred to later meeting.
Building committee reported and showed the plans as prepared for the
proposed new warehouse. Some changes had been made on inner walls
and with the addition of an overhang of 20' with a paved apron. This
will make the building 165' x 40 with and additional 20' overhang.
District to do the soil preparation and compaction. Discussion.
Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Lindow to approve the
beginning of Phase II at a cost no greater than $58,500. Discussion
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Shook reported a State Compensation premium refund of 36.8 a for
$1492.54. Expect to have some publicity in the local paper regard-
ing our very good safety record.
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March 14, 1974 (continued)
Water analysis of Well No. 7 and No. 11 shows some effect of the
new water.
Some discussion regarding a raise in rates, a rate analysis is
now being made.
Job No. 799 M.V. Cias on Highland Avenue - staff recommendations
and exhibits reviewed, total cost of water facilities $1940 with
a possible refund of $1212.75. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by
Director Knauft to approve staff recommendations as presented, motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow to approve for
payment the audited bills and rate deposits in the amount of $43,478.75
on checks 24572 through 24700, motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Knauft carried un-
animously all Directors are hereby authorized to leave the State for
either business or personal reasons between this meeting and the next
regular meeting of the Board of Directors.
General Manager presented Mc Calla Brothers proposal for Well No. 7.
$14,800.24 which includes gear head, head assembly, 140' of column,
5 stage pump, olds engine, shaft and safety controls all ready to go.
Discussion. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft
carried unanimously to approve the proposal from Mc Calla Brothers
for Well No. 7.
Ralph Shook presented the itinerary for the AWWA Conference in Reno
on April 18 and 19. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director
Lindow carried unanimously to authorize Directors and General Manager
to attend at District expense.
Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Clodt to adjourn the
meeting at 12:15 noon. Motion carried unanimously.
Jean E. Mathews, Secretary