HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-08-08 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesAugust 8, 1974
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The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
County Water District was called to order by President Hastings
at 8:30 a.m. in the offices of the District on Plumosa Drive.
Directors present and answering the roll: Hastings, Clodt, Lindow,
Wagner and Knauft. Also present general manager Ralph Shook,
secretary Jean Mathews, engineer DuWayne Lidke, attorney H.
Rodger Howell and operations manager Pete Royere.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow to approve
the minutes for July 25, 1974 as mailed, motion carried unanimously.
General manager read a letter from John V. Tunney regarding fuel
allotments stating that water districts would have priority.
General manager asked the Boards' opinion of the Deferred Compen-
sation Plan as ammended. Discussion. Tabled until next board meeting.
Howard Lindow reported on the Yorba Linda city council meeting for
August 5th and indicated that the date of September 18, 1974 had been
selected by the City for the joint meeting of the council and board.
Rex Hastings reported on the July 30th meeting of Parks and recreation
committee.
P.D. Royere reported on the Special District's seminar on Saturday
at San Bernardino.
Mr. Royere also reported on the building progress and said that he
would like to take the directors on a tour of the building at the
close of the meeting.
Mr. Royere reported the Insurance Services Office formerly Fire
Underwriters have been working for several days mapping our entire
system.
Mr. Shook reported that Well no. 7 still had some problems, and
everyone had been very cooperative, gas, engine company, McCalla,
carburator people have all spent a great deal of time trying to
solve the problems.
A short report on the type of equipment used for sewer cleaning
and types available.
Rodger Howell reported on the Summons #217335 received by the
District on the 6th of August. Reported to the board on the con-
tents of the case and allegations as presented by Rancho Development's
attorney and stated that an answer would be prepared.
Rodger also reported on the August 7th MWDOC workshop. Said there
were 57 persons in attendance and that Dennis McLain made an hour
presentation and that he felt he made a very good presentation
giving an analysis of the report and the MWDOC concept as the
leader of all things regarding water for Orange County. Rodger
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stated that he felt that a final decision could not be made on
August 22nd., and that it would have to be continued. Rodger
felt that some group should still pursue the reasonableness of
the State Health Department requirements even though this pro-
bably is rather late. He felt that DuWayne and Ralph should do
more research on the report. Perhaps a direct line from the Diemer
plant which can produce 800 mgd fully treated water would be the
answer.
Ralph stated that we do need better quality water and that there
are several ways this could be accomplished without the pre-
treatment plant as outlined in the MWDOC report. Perhap.s a letter
asking for a continuation of the August 22nd hearing would be in
order.
Rodger Howell reported on the study that had been prepared by the
Governor's special task force on special districts. The report
is finished and is available. There is however, a volume of
material that has been collected which could be made into a very
worthwhile report and a permanent record on special districts.
ACWA and the California Special District Association have been
too slow to make up their minds on this matter and Mr. Chapman
from Special District is trying to enlist support from other
districts to keep the one research person on the until ACWA can
meet and allocate funds to complete this research project. Dis-
cussion. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Lindow to
assist with funds not to exceed $500.00 for the development of
this report on Special District Survey, and in participating to
receive the benefits of this work for our District. Motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt to approve
for payment the audited bills and refunds in the amount of
$48,934.29 on checks 25804 through 25980 and check no. 25982.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Knauft and 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.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow to adjourn to
Wednesday August 21, 1974 at 8:30 a.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Jean E. Mathews, Secretary