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November 11, 1971
The regular 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: McGuire, Hastings, Clodt and Knauft.
Director Wagner absent.DuWayne Lidke of James Montgomery and H.
Rodger Howell of Rutan and Tucker were also present.
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Knauft carried un-
animously to approve as presented the minutes for October 14 and
October 21st.
The hour of 8:30 am. November 11, 1971 the time for the public
hearing on Detachment 71-1 to be opened. President McGuire
asked the Secretary if she had received any written protests.
The secretary stated that she had not received any written protests.
The President then asked if there was anyone present to speak in
opposition. There being no written communication in protest or any-
one present protesting the Detachment 71-1, the hearing was declared
closed. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings that
the Resoluiton No. 213 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT ORDERING THE DETACHMENT OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY ( DESIGNATED AS DETACHMENT 71-1) fROM THE DISTRICT
WITHOUT ELECTION, be adopted. Roll Call vote: Ayes: Clodt, Hastings
McGuire and Knauft. Noes: none. Absent: Wagner. Adopted this 11th
day of November 1971.
President turned the meeting over to General Manager Ralph Shook.
Mr. Shook announced LAFCO hearings on November 24, 1971 on Annexation
to the City No. 71-2 and Annexation 71-3. Letters were read that
had been written to Lafco regarding these annexations, discussion.
Parcel # 2 of Annexation 71-3 should be annexed to the District.
District could serve both sewer and water to this portion. Moved by
Director Hastings, seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously
that staff be present in support at the hearing and authorizing the
letters as mailed.
Communication from U.S. District Court - Northern District of
Alabama stating that there is a suit pending regarding price fixing
on cast iron pipe and fitting. Staff instructed to check into the
purchases for the period from 1966-1970.
A letter from Jac A. Rose attorney asking for a 20 year extension
on the sewer refund contract held by the heirs of Mable Yorba Kraemer.
Discussion - Jim Kerfoot came into the meeting and explained the
refund program and the Kramer refund in particular. Discussion
moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings carried un-
animously that Attorney Rose should be advised that the contract
could not be extended at this time, this decision being made after
careful and thorough consideration of the Board, and also taking
into consideration the many other obligations of the District.
Jim Morris came into the meeting at 9:30 a.m. regarding sewer service
to 342 acres on Esperanza Road East of Imperial Freeway., This will
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be a master planned community, all homes and developed about 50
to 100 acres at a time. Will take from 6 months to one year to
get their engineering, plans, permits etc processed but their
first concern is, will the District guarantee sewer at the end of
that time. Discussion - sewer survey by Milo Keith in 1969 in-
dicated a pumping type of sewer system would be about $282,00,
gravity flow system $459,000. Board stated that if the Developer
were willing to contribute $400.00 per acre for the entire acreage
of 342 acres that the District would contribute the balance.
Several plans to be explored but the District would furnish sewer
and water with the method to be worked out after further study.
Bob Jones Designer and Mr. Lycon of Southern California Gas
Company were present to answer questions on gas air conditioning.
Such as initial cost, cost of up keep, operating cost, service
maintenance, purchase or rental or lease. Discussion. Jerry
Davis, contractor for the installation of the air conditioning gave
hisopinion of gas and electric air conditioning and answered
questions. Moved by Director Clodt, seconded by Director 1Znauft
carried unanimously approving the installation of gasair conditioning
and gas heating units, at an additional cost of $2,762.00.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Hastings approving
for payment the audited bills for $250,240.40 on checks 18789
through 19913. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Hastings and un-
animously carried, 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 of Directors.
Rodger Howell said insurance letter has been sent, copy to be
forwarded to District.
Roy Knauft reported on the meeting at Municipal Water District of
Orange County regarding the west Orange County reservoir. Every-
one in attendance seemed to oppose the plan no decision but Directors
should not go ahead if they follow public feeling.
Report on the LAFCO hearing - Anaheim Esperanza Annexation defeated-
decision area within Yorba Linda° zones of influence.
Another bill from the County Road Department charging the District
for permit fees. Attorney said to write the Road Department stating
that the understanding was the District was exempt from fees by
State Law.
Discussion regarding services offered by Security Pacific National
Bank as per letter of October 12th and in comparison with services
now offered by Bank of America. Jim Kerfoot pointed out several
i interesting things regarding investment of funds and possibility of
computer billing that were added features. Jim to look into it
further and come back with recommendations of service he would like
to try.
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November 11, 1971(continued)
Bank of America Christmas luncheon December 9th at Country Club,
this is tentative.
Letter from Shell Oil Companyrequesting a ten-year extension and
a need for larger connection for their increased demand. Mr. Shook
had written M.W.D. of O.C. regarding the increased need and cost
stating that Shell only needed the information regarding cost and
requirements and they were ready to comply.
,OuWayne Lidke reported to the Board on the need for relocation of
a portion of the temporary 1211 line because of development in the
area. General Manager already authorized to maintain service to
the east without interruption this an information item only.
Job 501 sewer and water for Tract 6570, nine acres and 34 lots.
Exhibits and applications reviewed, moved by Director Clodt
seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously to approve staff
recommendations, for both water and sewer, also authorizing
General Manager and Engineer to determine proper size of line on
Buena Vista per Board instructions.
Jim Kerfoot brought to the Board the recommendations for change of
the District pension plan as outlined by Northwestern. Discussion
these changes need to be decided on to get back to Northwestern by
November 19th. Changes were recommended as follows:
A. Elgibility:
1. Term Insurance - 90 day continuousservice
(election of participating employer separately).
2. Retirement coverage - 3 years continuous service and less
than age of 60 z .
B. Term Insurance;
1. $5,000
C. Retirement Coverage:
1. Maximum monthly salary - unlimited; death benefit-$50,000;
monthly retirement benefit - unlimited; monthly disability
benefit - $300; waiver of premium disability benefit on
50 units.
D. Employee contribution:
1. 3 t0 10 years service 48%
.10 to 15 years service 36%
15 to 20 years service 24%
20 to 25 years service 12%
25 years and over 6%
Age 60 and over regardless of
service 6%
E. Termination of Employment Benefits:
1. 50% of cash value plus additional 5%for each completed year
of service in excess of 10.
F. Early retirement:
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1. 100% vested in cash value at any time after attainment
of age 55 and 10 years of service.
G. Settlement Options
1. Unchangad from present contract provisions which we under-
stand includes a lump sum settlement option.
Board's unanimous opinion that the insurance program of the District
must be improved and an active effort should be made to do it this
coming insurance year. Insurac e committee appointed by President
McGuire, Roy Knauft, Ralph McGuire, Ralph Shook and Jim Kerfoot.'
Directors Clodt and Hastings reported on the CSDA meeting in San
Diego.
General Manager Shook reported on AWWA meeting in Fresno.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt that the usual
Christmas party for the employees and their husbands or wives
and the $10.00 gift certificate for a turkey for each employee be
approved, motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt carried un-
animously that the General Manager and department heads be authorized
to attend the Water Association Christmas party.
Registrations for Thursday luncheon December 3 I.D.A., Rex, Fred
and Ralph Shook to attend.
Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Knauft meeting
adjourn to November 24, 19/1 at 8:30 am.
Jean E. Mathews, Secretary