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April 6, 1972
The adjourned 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. Directors present and
answering the roll: Mr. McGuire, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Wagner and
Mr. Knauft. Director Clodt absent. Also present H. Rodger Howell
of Rutan and Tucker and DuWayne Lidke of James Montgomery, Con-
sulting Engineers Inc.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried un-
animously to approve the minutes for March 23, 1972 as presented.
President McGuire turned the meeting over to the General Manager.
Mr. Shook read a letter from California Special Districts Assoc-
iation regarding the raise in dues - asking all districts to help
and increase their membership and stating that the matter was
being reviewed because of some objections. The dates for the seminars
for "advanced Studies Program in Special Districts Management" were
announced as July 24-28th 1972 for both first and second year part-
icipants and the presidents and board member institute in December
1972. A legislative review was also included for Directors review.
A letter from Keith and Associates dated 3/21/72 stating that
proposed Assessment District 72-1 (S-675) had 63% approved sig-
natures and therefore was ready to proceed. Moved by Director
Knauft seconded by Director Hastings that pursuant to the certif-
ication of the Engineer that 63% of the area had signed the petition
in support of the project the Board authorize the commencement of
the project and preparation of the engineering report, and scheduling
of the hearings to expedite the assessment act proceedings as quickly
as possible. Motion carried unanimously.
Award of Eastside Reservoir Project - letter from James Montgomery
Consulting Engineers Inc. recommended the firm of Gunther and Shirley
Co., as lowest responsible bidder for the alternate "'B" (low shrink-
age cement) for a bid of $1,030,650. Moved by Director Hastings
seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously to approve the re-
commendation and award the Contract to the firm of Gunther and
Shirley Co. as low bidder on the Eastside Reservoir Project Job 597.
Attorney stated that escrow will close April 11 on the reservoir site.
DuWayne Lidke reported that the end roachment and slope easement
plan check fees have been paid to the County, now the Contractor
has to get his own permit and pay his permit fees. Easement in-
cluded in the deed from the Kraemers. District has signed the Jr.
College slope agreement and after approval by the Department of
Building and Safety the Jr. College will sign.
Reservoir address is 4342 Fairmont Blvd. - some discussion regarding
a name for the new reservoir but no decision at this time.
Roy Knauft reported on the planning commission meeting 3/22/72.
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April 6, 1972 (continued)
Vernon Frederick property on Avocado seeking a permit to build
two or three houses in the back of apartments fronting Avocado -
one question was availability of sewers. Discussion - District
to contact City or Fredricks regarding sewers.
Rex Hastings reported on the City Council meeting 4/3/72, yorba
Linda Blvd. widening still not definite as to when the work would
be done.
Report on IDA Conference in Monterey, attended by Mr. Hastings, Mr.
Clodt Mr. Shook and Mr. Rowell. More information on the Watson
Plan - County Water District election held, now have 11 directors.
Report on the insurance matter - committee set up and information
turned over to them - with recommendation ttEEEt; standard coverage
for all water agencies. Rodger reported that the "Image Comm-
ittee" discussed only one thing the changing of the name of IDA.
All the committee were in agreement and the name decided on was
Association of California Water Agencies with the letter name of
ACWA (aqua), but the Association would have to take action on the
proposal.
DuWayne Lidke gave an up-dated report on the water line (J-682)
to McCarthy Sant Tract No. 7413, cost estimate of $13,700., which
includes the pressure reducing station and pressure relief structure.
The District now needs a letter from McCarthy Sant requesting an-
nexation to District.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried un-
animously to approve for payment the audited bills and refunds in
the amount of $36,474.98 on checks 19681 through 19778.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Hastngs carried
unanimously all directors are hereby authorized to leave the State
for either business or personal reasons between this meeting and
the next regular meeting.
General Manager Shook reported on two new items - a Mueller fire
hydrant of improved design, easier to repair and no marked increase
in cost.
The next item an all plastic meter from Badger Meter Company -
discussion the one inch meter (plastic) cost $45.00 as opposed to
$72.60 cost of meter we now buy. Moved by Director Knauft seconded
by Director Hastings authorizing the General Manager to purchase
as a pilot program the new plastic meters and install them in a
tract or development, number not to exceed 250 meters. Suggest
also that Badger Meter Company might be interested in conducting
tests at regular intervals for their information and ours as to
the accuracy and durability of these new meters. Motion carried un-
animously.
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April 6, 1972 (continued)
Job 669 Tract 7676 American National Housing in Anaheim off of
Kellogg - staff report and application reviewed, moved by Director
Hastings seconded by Director Wagner carried to approve staff _
recommendations for water, the sewer for this tract will be by
Anaheim.
General Manager asked that the Board consider a pressure re-
ducing station for this area, second tract will be involved.
Engineer to report back with his recommendations.
Merwin Wagner left at 11:00 a.m.
S-23-16~ Barth 5102 Grandview sewer connection cost $1349.35
with a refund agreement for $545.55.
S-23-1717 Capron 5112 Grandview sewer connection cost $1160.49
refund agreement for $578.45. Staff recommendations that the
connection be made at the side on the easement,which is a
variation from the normal,because of the flag lot - moved by
Director Hastings carried unanimously to approve staff recommend-
ation for S-23-1651 and S-23-1717.
Rodger Howell said that he had a request from the Upper Kraemer
Ranch to annex to the District a 23 acre parcel. Moved by
Director Hastings seconded by Director Knauft carriedunanimously
to approve the Annexation Proceedings be taken for this request.
Moved byDirector Knauft seconded by Director Hastings to adjourn
to April 20, 1972 a work session. Carried unanimously.
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Jean E. Mathews
Secretary