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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-10-14 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes865 October 14, 1971 The regular board 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 office of the District. Directors present and answering the roll: McGuire, Hastings, Clodt, Knauft and Wagner. DuWayne Lidke of James Montgomery, Rodger HOwell of Rutan and Tucker, Bob Jones , designer and Cal Queyrel of Anacal Engineering were also present. Moved b-V Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried un- animously to approve as mailed the minutes for September 10 and September 23rd. General Manager announced the fall convention of I.D.A. at San Diego December 1-3. Several indicated they might try to attend for at least one day. Colorado River Water Users Association in Las Vegas December 5-7. Directors Roy Knauft, Rex Hastings and Fred Clodt will plan to attend. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously authorizing staff and Directors to attend the I.D.A. Conference and Colorado River Water Users Association Conference at District expense. Cal Queyrel from Anacal engineering re: Tract 4693 the sewer service to this tract can either be sewered by Anaheim or the District. Discussion grade is too flat, wo'kil t7na't tr'.. ;.I' n_-,-Id "l-a:_}7 ;Z>:i1 E? prC)L t_t~` l ?>.y `,`1' 1 J"1'e e . ' problems - check for an easement across this pro- perty. Both Mr. Queyrel and Mr. Peterson will report next meeting. Building Committee report on the bids for office building: Seven bids received as follows: 1. Olson Construction $129,664. 2. Con D Cor $133,843. 3. Dal Long Inc. $ 136,745. 4. K.R.W. $137,579. 5. Jay Ray Construction $ 142,388. 6. Berry Construction $145,636. and 7. Oranco Construction $151,500. J.D. Olson with a bid of $129,664 plus the bond amount of $1297.00 and gas air conditioning $2762.00. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Hastings that the Board accept recommendation of the Building Committee and approve J.D. Olson as the lowest responsible bidder subject to approval of his references. Motion unanimously approved. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt carried un- animously to authorize payment of the premium on a bond for J.D. Olson if needed. Gas air conditioning or a combination of gas and electric dis- cussed. Deferred to next meeting after figures are obtained from the gas company. J.H. Snyder letter requesting the District annex .756 acres. 866 October 14, 1971 ( continued) Attorney's recommendation that District use short form annexation. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Hastings authoriz- ing the District staff to proceed with the annexation of .756 acres at the request of J.H. Snyder owner, cost of annexation to be borne by District. Motion carried unanimously. J-653 General Manager Shook requested permission to install ap- proximately 500 feet of 12 inch A.C. line in Fairmount Blvd. north of Avenida Del Rey at District expense to complete a needed line prior to the paving of Fairmount Blvd. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft and unanimously carried to approve staff recommendation. Fullerton Union High School - requesting a description or copy of easement for a line that is on their property in the Carlton townsite. This area is outside of the Yorba Linda Tract which is covered by our blanket easement and there does not seem to be an easement, however this line was put in in 1931 replacing one that had probably been installed about ten years before. Discussion. Attorney advised that a letter be sent to the School District in- forming them that this is the case but that the District claim of right is based on the fact that for from 40 to 50 years we have delivered water and maintained and operated this line. For Board information only no further action at this time. Detachment 71-1 each resident within the territory to be detached must be notified by mail at least 15 days prior to hearing, notices must be published also, twice in a newspaper, hearing date Nov- ember 11th at 8:30 a.m. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Hastings that Resolution No. 212 be adopted: Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water District initiating Proceedings For the Detachment of Certain Territory From The District. Ayes: Knauft, Wagner, Hastings, McGuire and Coldt. Noes: none. Absent: none. Adopted this 14th day of October 1971. Rodger Nowell reported that the environmental impact report on Reservoir No. 3 had been changged and work was now being done, should close escrow in about 30 to 60 days so District should be prepared at that time with funds for the purchase of reservoir site. Rodger also gave each Director a report on sewer financing for their review. Insurance report of Rodger Howell and Jim Kerfoot deferred until next meeting. Rodger Howell announced two meetings: Friday October 22 at 2:00 p.m. hearing at, Municipal Water District of Orange County report by Boyle Engineering for plans on a reservoir at west end of Orange County. Further discussed and explained by DuWayne Lidke. The second meeting is the LAFCO hearing October 27 on the Esperanza- Anaheim Annexation. 857 October 14, 1971 ( continued) Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings that audited bills and refunds in the amount of $32,782.00 on checks 18634 through 18760 be approved for payment, motion carried unanimously. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Wagner carried unanimously that all Directors are hereby authorized to leave the State for either business or personal reasons between now and the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. Meeting with the City representatives on October 19th at noon Roy and Ralph - a reminder. Public Relations proposal - should be discussed and looked into further. Ralph Shook reported that pressure had been increased October 5th as planned however some of the people in the lower portions of the Tract had problems with the high pressure and had been rather unhappy with the change. Discussion DuWayne Lidke offered several solutions, decision to temporarily close valves putting the lower portion back on the lower pressure until some decision is made on how to handle the situation. Parade on October 30th , Directors Roy Knauft, Fred Clodt and Ralph McGuire and Rex Hastings will be able to ride on the float or car. Ralph McGuire reported on the Planning Commission meeting he had attended. Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Knauft to adjourn to October 21, 1971. Jean E. Mathews secretary