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April 13, 1971
The adjourned meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
County Water District was called to order by President McGuire at
8:00 a.m. April 13, 1971 in the offices of the District. Directors
present and answering the roll: McGuire, Clodt, and Hastings. Director
Wagner absent.
Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Clodt carried un-
animously to approve as mailed the minutes for March 10 and March
24, 1971.
General Manager Ralph Shook read the IDA second Convention notice;,
speakers, Governor Reagan, Ed Reineckp,Senator Knox and Mr. Giannelli.
8: 20 a.m.
DuWayne Lidke of James Montgomery and Darrel Dalton, City Administrator
came into the meeting.
A letter from E.C.S. Corp., our meter reading contract stating that
because of increased costs the price per meter would have to be
raised from 14q, to 18(,,, May 1 the effective date. Discussion, moved
by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Clodt to approve the 18("
for the time but with the right to rescind. '
Mr. Dalton stated that he had met with Placentia regarding the
purchase of the sewer line that serves Fairgreen and the area east
of Fairgreen, but that he would have further information on the
possible service area from this sewer trunk.
8:30 a.m. Rodger Howell attorney for the District and Roy Knauft
Director came into the meeting.
Discussion, Rodger Howell recommended that we were
agency and not a zoning agency and as such he felt
all the facts very carefully but that a tentative
made to Placentia for the sewer trunk. Mr. Dalton
special meeting on Monday might be necessary after
meeting with Placentia on Wednesday.
a water and sewer
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the Council
General Manager received a letter from Sterling Fox thanking the
District for the tour of MWD facilities, read and filed.
Job 597 the reservoir East of town on the Kraemer ranch. Kraemers
have been notified by a letter from the attorney that an engineering
crew would be drilling and taking soil samples. Letter and contract
read from the firm of Converse Davis and Associates regarding the
soil tests stating that it would take about four weeks to complete at
a cost of approximately $3500.00. Moved by Director Knauft seconded
by Director Hastings carried unanimously to approve the contractwith
Converse Davis and Associates not to exceed $3500.00.
Water sampling prices from three laboratories, Associated Lab. $3.10
per sample, San Bernardino firm $3.25 per sample and Orange County
Health Dept., $3.57 per sample. Moved by Director Knauft seconded
by Director Hastings carried unanimously to accept the proposed
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with Associated Lab. at $3.10 per sample.
Rodger Howell stated that he had checked the insurance pblicywith
regard to the-claim for the break on Imperial and it was the opinion
of his office that we had waived our claim because of the manner in
which we had proceeded with the repair, however he recommended that
this should be modified in any future policy, he further recommended
that their attorney should make an,' attempt to make an adjustment or
settlement by meeting with the claims agent before we went any further.
Moved by Director Knauft, seconded by Director Clodt that the matter
should be explored as suggested by contacting the claims agent with a
limit of $250.00 to be spent in attorney's fees. Motion carried un-
animously.
Discussion regarding the Industrial Waste Discharge requirements
with regard to sulfides. This feature overlooked in new ordinance
so District would have to adopt an ordinance setting the standards.
Tabled for further study.
Moved by Director Knauf,t seconded by Director Clodt carried un-
animously to approve 'for payment the audited bills and rate deposits
in the amount of $21,865.93 on checks number 17693 through 17818.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt carried un-
animously all Directors are hereby authorized to leave the State
for either business or personal reasons between this time and the
next regular meeting of the Board.
General Manager Shook recommended that a finance committee be
appointed to work with Jim Kerfoot in setting up a salary review
recommendation. Roy Knauft and Ralph McGuire were appointed to
serve on the committee.
S-4-739 Shockey at 4452 Rose Drive sewer connection - moved by
Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously
to approve staff recommendations.
S-12-856 Rhoads, La Malinda Drive sewer connection - moved by
Director Hastings seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously
to approve staff recommendations.
Contract with R.S. Jones Designer - discussion recommendation of
the Attorney that this was a standard type Contract and he would
recommend acceptance as written. Moved by Director Knauft seconded
by Director Clodt carried unanimously to approve contract as written
with Mr. Jones.
Ralph Shook reported that the District employees were going on a
fishing trip August 7 and asked if anyone of the Directors would
like to participate., Rodger Howell and Roy Knauft both indicated
an interest. Comment was made of the t.v. appearance of our General
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Manager at the Water Quality Hearing. General Manager thanked
DuWayne Lidke for his letter and remarks on good selection for the
gas engine replacement for Well No. 1. General Manager had a
letter from Bill Miller formerly with Montgomery who has gone into
business for himself as a licensed construction inspector.
G. DeVries recommended by Mr. Knauft for the superintendent on
the office building job.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt carried un-
animously that meeting be adjourned to April 19, 1971 at 8:30 a.m.
Jean E. Mathews,
Secretary