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August 26, 1971
The regular board meeting of the Directors of the Yorba Linda
County Water District was called to order by President McGuire
at 8:30 a.m. August 26, 1961 in the offices of the District.
Directors present and answering the roll: Mr. McGuire, Mr. Clodt,
Mr. Hastings, Mr. Wagner and Mr. Knauft. Also present was DuWayne
Lidke engineer with James Montgomery and Mr. Wm. Dieterle a
resident of Yorba Linda.
Job S-13-468 Douglas Cairns 17831 Lerene Drive application for
sewer connection exhibits reviewed, moved by Director Wagner
seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously to approve staff
recommendations.
H. Rodger Howell attorney for the District arrived at 8:45 a.m.
General Manager Shook read a proposal from James Montgomery
Consulting Engineers re a Master Plan and survey of the District
Telemetering. Discussion, moved by Director Wagner seconded by
Director Knauft carried unanimously to refer back to staff for
further study.
Mr. Shook read a letter from Costa Mesa County Water District
inviting members of the Board and District staff to attend a
September 14th meeting of the Orange County Public Water Agencies
to discuss the Orange County Grand Jury report on Special Districts.
AWWA California Section Liability Committee, chaired by Leonard L.
Dueker, letter regarding District liability, attorney explained the
reason for committee, received and filed.
Detachment 71-1 will be heard at LAFCO September 8th 1971 as item
No. 11 on the agenda.
Empire InsuranceStock - communication from Leland Finley said that
the going price was $1.25 per share, District has two certificates
total shares 643. Discussion moved by Director Knauft seconded by
Director -,Hastings carried unanimously to advertise the stock for
sale in several publications such as Yorba Linda Star, Pacific
Coast edition of the Wall Street Journal and others, stating that
sealed bids will be received for the 643 shares of Empire Insurance
Company stock, giving about 30 days in which to receive bids, also
stating in the notice that the Board of Directors reserves the
right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in a
bido
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Knauft carried un-
animously to approve for payment all audited bills and refunds
in the amount of $99,883.34 on checks 18416 through 18470.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried
unanimously to allow all Directors to go out of State for either
business or personal reasons between this meeting and the next
regular meeting of the Board.
City council assignments Sept. 7 R. McGuire, Sept. 20 F. Clodt.
Planning commission assignments Sept. 13 R. Knauft Sept. 27 R.
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Rodger Howell reported on the Kraemer reservoir site. He had
met with Gil Kraemer who agreed to the price of $15,500 per
acre and instructed Rodger to go ahead with the escrow. Moved
by Director Wagner, seconded by Director Knauft carried un-
animously to accept the price of $15,500 per acre as stated
and to authorize the proper officers to execute all needed
documents-.on this escrow. The price had been negotiated and
acquisition of property without condemnation had been accomplished.
Detachment 70-2 and 70-3 at the hearing at LAFCO August 25,
Rodger Howell reported that both detachments were denied. The
Anaheim Annexation continued to a later date to allow time to
check guide lines and whether it came within the sphere of
influence of the City of Yorba Linda.
Placentia annexation 71-01 to be reconsidered at LAFCO on Sept.
8 - no objections, filed.
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Ralph. McGuire reported on the meeting with Mr. W dMt and Mr.
Hawley on Tuesday Aug. 24th. City requested a copy of the
District agenda and a financial statement. Discussion regard-
ing an evening meeting. Decision to publish the tentative
agenda in the Yorba Linda Star for the time being and not change
the meeting time right now.
Mr. Knauft asked the attorney if there was any way that the
District could assist in the extension of local sewers by
setting up a fund for this specific purpose, the people who
connected would then pay it off by the month or on their tax
bill. Discussion, Rodger to check legal side of this proposition.
Mr. Fred C1odt reported that Planning Commission wanted some
clarification as to the sewer deposit City had requestedan lieu
of sewer main extensions and how they were to handle the return
of same now that the three year period would be expiring on
some of the deposits. Mr. Howell explained the City had required
the deposit and the District could not use the funds under the
present method the City was using to collect them.
DuWayne Lidke reported that because of the uncertainity of the
route Bastanchury and Fairmont would take there was difficulty
in knowing where to plan for the 27" line out of the reservoir
after it leaves District property.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried
unanimously to adjourn to Friday September 10th at 8:30 a.m.
Jean E. Mathews
Secretary