HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-10-21 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesOctober 21, 1971
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An adjourned meeting of the Yorba Linda County Water District
was called to order at 8:30 a.m. October 2111 1971 in the offices
of the District by President McGuire. Directors present and
answering roll: McGuire, Hastings, Clodt, Wagner and Knauft.
Also present were, Rodger Howell, Attorney for the District from
Rutan and Tucker, DuWayne Lidke, Engineer from James Montgomery
Inc., Sam Peterson, Keith and Associates and Cal Queyrel, Anacal
Engineering.
Moved by Director Hastings and seconded by Director Wagner to
appoint Mr. James W. Kerfoot recording secretary in the absence
of Jean E. Mathews, District Secretary. Motion carried unanimously.
Ralph C. Shook, General Manager read a letter from Shell Oil
Company reference extension of agreement for water at M.W.D.
OC 36 connection to January 1982 and also for modification of
these facilities. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by
Director Knauft that aletter be sent from the District to the
Municipal Water District of Orange County recommending approval
of Shell Oil Companies request. Motion carried unanimously.
Sam Peterson of Keith and Associates and Cal Queyrel of Anacal
Engineering discussed the problems of theDistrict providing sewer
service to tract No. 4693, south and east of Kellogg avenue.
Because of the future maintenance probems to the District for this
tract to connect to our present line and because of the excessive
high cost for new installation of facilities for the District Sam
Peterson recommended that we allow the City of Anaheim to provide
sewer service to this tract. Moved by Director Wagner, seconded
by Director Hastings that upon advise of the Consulting Engineer,
Peterson and District Attorney, Howell, that the City of Anaheim
be allowed to serve sewer service to tract No. 4693. Motion carried
unanimously.
Sam Peterson and Cal Queyrel left the meeting at 9:10 A.M.
Discussion was held on a letter request by John J. Apalategui for
sewer and water service to approximately 2 k acres near Avocado
Street and Yorba Linda Blvd. Ralph Shook explained the problems
involved. The Board recommended that the letter of request from
Mr. Apalategui be answered in accordance with present District
policy.
James W. Kerfoot, Auditor, gave a presentation of the recommended
internal operating budget for the fiscal year 1971-72. Moved by
Director Clodt and seconded by Director Knauft that the operating
budget for 1971 - 1972 be approved as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
Rodger Howell discussed the Building Contract for the new District
office building and gave change recommendations. He also suggested
that the Designer for the building, R.S. Jones, be named to approve
completion of work for all progress payments before they are made.
Moved by Director Clodt, seconded by Director Hastings to approve
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an addendum to the Building Contract with the recommended changes
of Attorney Howell and that R.S. Jones, approve all progress pay-
ments prior to being paid. Motion carried unanimously.
Ralph C. Shook presented the problem of the 12 inch line on
Kraemer property to Fairmont Blvd. being in the area of excavation
for new development by McCarthy Sant Company. Moved by Director
Knauft, seconded by Director C1odt that the District Staff be
authorized to take necessary action to insure continued service to
the Schmid Development. Motion carried unanimously.
Job 201-C water and sewer, Rose Drive Friends Church; moved by
Director Wagner, seconded by Director Hastings to approve staff
recommendations. Motion carried unanimously.
James Kerfoot and Rex. Hastings gave a report on the insurance
seminar which they attended in San Diego October 12, 1971 presented
by Irrigation Districts Association of California, Independent
Insurance Agents of California and the Insurance Education Assoc-
iation.
Rodger Howell reported on the insurance claim action on damage
liability at Imperial and Casa Loma. He explained that they were
now going to go to the Insurance Commissioner.
Discussion was held concerning the present plans of the Municipal
Water District of Orange County to construct water storage fac-
ilities in the west county area. The Board recommended that a
letter be directed to the M.W.D.O.C. opposing any such construction
without a general master plan.
Moved by Director Knauft and seconded by Director Hastings to approve
audited bills in the amount of $47,569.95 on checks No. 18760
through 18788 and check No. 18790. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Director Wagner, seconded by Director Knauft that all
Directors are hereby authorized to leave the State of California
for either business or personal reasons between now and the next
regular meeting of the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
City assignments are: Council meeting Nov. 1, Rex Hastings and
Nov. 15, R. McGuire Planning Commission Nov. 8, Fred Clodt
and Nov. 22, R. Knauft.
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings to adjourn
to Thursday November 11, 1971 at 8:~a ~.m. ,
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