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Home My WebLink About1972-03-09 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes894 March 9, 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 March 9, 1972. Directors present and answering the roll: McGuire, Hastings, Clodt, Wagner and Knauft. Also present: Rodger Howell of Rutan and Tucker attorney for the District, DuWayne Lidke of James Montgomery, water engineer. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously minutes for February 24th be approved as mailed. General Manager read a letter dated March 6 from IDA regarding County Water District Section election. Rodger Howell chair- man of the County Water District Section explained the reason for the election. Roy Knauft reported on the February 28th Planning Commission meeting. Rex Hastings reported on the City Council meeting March 6th. Bob Jones entered the meeting at 9:00 a.m. Bob Jones reported on the office building's progress. Rodger Howell reported on the insurance claim - his office ad- vised that it would be inadvisable to pursue claim further. Perhaps best way is to bring it up at IDA and see if all the agencies together can bring about a change in the insurance coverage. Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Clodt authorizing and directing the attorney and General Manager to bring the insurance changes up at IDA convention and attempt to get a change as a group - giving a brief report on our claim and the problem. Rodger Howell also reported that AB 1366 trench excavation did not apply to the District at this time and a decision would be mailed out at a later date. March 22 hearing at LAFCO - annexation 72-1 to City of Yorba Linda Rodger to see if the small triangular piece can be in- cluded in an annexation to the District. General Manager Shook stated that Plant # 2 was operating at capacity and he had bids for material on an electric pump in- stallation which he would like to have DuWayne Lidke, the engineer review. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously that Mr. Lidke review material and then bring his recommendation back at the next Board meeting. Ralph Shook , General Manager reported on the concrete de- molition and removal at Plant No. 1 - almost ready for paving will make about 700 Aquare feet of area for the mechanic. Discussion regarding maintenance and storage building at Plant 895 March 9, 1972 ( continued ) No. 1 location. No action information only. Copies of the Orange County Water District - Ground Water Condition - Water Supply Basin Utilization report available for review. OrangeCounty Water District to hold public hearings on March 15, 1972 and April 19, 1972. Water quality discussed - suggested that an analysis of the wells needed once a year. DuWayne Lidke had obtained the permit for the slope work from the County on the District reservoir site. DuWayne Lidke also reported that the emergency connection with the City of Anaheim water supply had been approved by staff and a letter will be sent in the near future. The conditions were that the connection be made east of mobile home park at Fairmont, so Anaheim will bring main up La Palma and almost to the rail road right of way. The 16" extension on Fairmont Blvd. now needs to be completed because of the Klug development, approximate cost $49,000.00. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Clodt authorizing the preparation of plans and specifications fothis extension, carried unanimously. The new water main from Palm Drive west across Imperial to the 2001 steel at the Nixon School should be installed before widen- ing of the blvd. is completed to save in the cost of paving. DuWayne Lidke reported that the standard water specifications are being worked on. 'A Job-6-5-6 relocation of 12" line at Yorba Linda Blvd., and the flood control ditch just east of McCormack. Discussion. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings that the main be relocated at District expense as per staff recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. Job 676 Matych south of La Palma between Fee Ana and Lakeview. Temporary water service on 22 acres for a five (5) year term. Discussion exhibits reviewed, moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously toapprove staff re- commendations. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried unanimously to approve for payment the audited bills and re- funds in the amount of $49,182.46 on checks 19530 through 19634. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously that 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. 896 March 9, 1972 ( continued) S-15-110 Worsham - yorba Linda seconded by Director Hastings staff recommendations. Blvd. moved by Director Knauft carried unanimously to approve ADI interior decorators - Mike and Jane came into the meeting with their proposal- furnishings and floor and wall covering for the new office building. Estimate before going to bid at between $16,000 and $17,000. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Hastings that the proposal as presented be approved and except for a few minor changes be prepared so that bids could be received. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Director Hastings and seconded by Director Clodt that the Building Committee and General Manager be authorized to receive and accept the bids and expend not to exceed $16,0COfor furniture and fixtures, carried unanimously. Job 651 water and sewer on Tract 7578 19 acres - staff recom- mendations reviewed, water $29,634 and sewer $33,198, moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations. Job 667 water and sewer for Tract 7577 - 6 acres - staff re- commendations reviewed, water $11,027 and sewer $11,562 moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director C1odt carried un- animously to approve staff recommendations. General Manager asked for some direction on a line relocation on Buena Vista at Lakeview. 180 feet of line needs to be re- located because of the development on a lot. Applicant should pay the service charge for an 8" main. A customer on Highland now has a 211 meter located over the hill on an old main, now desires a smaller meter. Should he pay frontage plus meter move costs and fire hydrant. Discussion the relocation of the meter would be to the District's advantage suggested that he pay for the 1" service line, a fire hydrant and be given credit for his 2" meter. Mr. Shook said that unit # 13 a ford tractor had been replaced and was not needed or in good enough condition for District needs suggested that it could be sold and McCoy had offered $100.00 for it. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously that tractor bid should meet or exc e"ed McCoy' s bid. Resolution No. 214 - Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner that Resolution I~~io. 214 Authorizing and Direct- ing The Condemnation of Certain Real Property for a Reservoir Site and Declaring The Public Necessity 'therefor. Roll call vote: Ayes - Wagner, Clodt, ?castings, McGuire and Knauft. Noes: none Absent: none. Adopted this 9th day of March, 1972. 897 March 9, 1972 (continued) General Manager reported; 1. that there had been inquiry on the Yorba Reservoir Property along Lakeview Avenue. 2. That billing service perhaps an on line computer type is being looked into. 3. Valencia Avenue Methodist Church ready for their hydrant and meter. 4. Some inquiry on tracts at Buena Vista near highland Avenue. 5. Job 485 on Valencia proceeding. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously to adjourn to March 16th at 8:30 a.m. " r "Jean E. Mathews, Secretary March 16, 1972 The adjourned meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by President Ralph McGuire at 8:30 a.m. in the offices of the District. Directors present and answering the roll: McGuire, Hastings, Clodt, Wagner and Knauft. H. Rodger Howell attorney for the District was also present. At 8:45 a.m. meeting adjourned to a committee of the whole meeting. Jean E. Mathews Secretary