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December 23, 1971
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
County Water District was calledto order.by President McGuire at
8:30 a.m. in the offices of the District.
Directors present.and answering the roll: McGuire, Clodt, Hastings,
Knauft and Wagner. Also present DuWayne Lidke of James Montgomery
Consulting -ngineers and Rodger Howell of Rutan and Tucker.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt carried un-
animously to approve as mailed the minutes of December 9th meeting.
Mr. R. Shook read a letter from Ardis, McClean, Greenwald and
Lahn regarding the assignment of Red Star Well # 2, moved by Director
Wagner, seconded by Director Knauft that the Assignment to the new
operator be approved, motion carried unanimously.
A letter from Gordon Builders dated December 10, 1971 regarding
the service fees for connection of a meter service line to the
water main on Avocado from the old location on the south property
line of the five acre parcel belonging to Gordon Builders. Dis-
cussion, this is one-half of two differenct fire hydrants previously
installed by property owners on the West side of Avocado. Moved by
Director Hastings seconded by Director Knauft and carried that staff
recommendations for this service be approved and/or give Gordon
Builders the option of describing the parcel surrounding the house
for a proportionate charge.
California Water Resources Association increased membership from
$50.00 to 100.00 per year. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by
Director Hastings that the increased membership dues be approved
for payment motion carried unanimously.
Rodger Howell's letter dated December 13th which had enclosed a
draft received from the City of Yorba Linda of a proposed letter to
be sent to the property owners in the Esperanza-Yorba Annexation.
Discussion moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft
carried unanimously to cooperate with the City in this mailing of
a joint letter, District to receive either a list of persons letter
is sent to or a copy of each letter sent. Board also felt these
people should be made aware of the fact that District can serve
them whether or not they annex to the City.
Letter from Upper K Ranch Corp dated 12/20/71 granting permission
to relocate the water line as requested on November 8th.
Job 659 - 811 A.C. on Richfield to be laid at District expense to
make the interconnection complete at art approximate cost of $800.00.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Hastings carried un-
animously to approve staff recommendations.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried un-
animously approving for payment the audited bills and refunds in
the amount of $32,104.18 on checks 19071 through 19118.
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Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt carried un-
animously that all Directors are hereby authorized to leave the
State for either business or personal reasons between this meeting
and the next regular meeting of the Board.
Mr. Morris came into the meeting at 10:00 a.m. regarding the pro-
perty on Esperanza and the sewer charges of $400.00/ acre. The
$400.00 does apply to entire acreage on the first development of
the property not to each portion as it is developed. Discussion -
suggested that land owner reduce price of land and pay the District
the acreage fees with a refund agreement to the landowner. Some
question as to water supply and the existing wells on property.
Mr. Morris to give Mr. Shook information on the wells.
5-660 Hani_ford on Grandview - exhibits reviewed, moved by Director
Knauft seconded by Director Hastings approving staff recommendations
notion carried unanimously.
J-655 - 210 feet of 811 A.C. line on Linda Vista at District expense.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried un-
animously approving staff recommendations to install line at District
expense.
Agreement with City of Placentia regarding excess capacity in our
Trunk sewer for Tract 6394 - 20 acres at $400/ac payable within 30 days
of connection. Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Clodt
approving Agreement with the City of Placentia, however a reminder to
Placentia that District would desire same cooperation in matters
East of Yorba Linda.
Sale of scrap iron for $450.00, moved by Director Knauft seconded
by Director Wagner carried unanimously authorizing the sale of
excess scrap iron and old machinery.
A.C. pipe quotation dated 12/21/71 from Johns Mansfield - 4"'$1.05,
611 $1.43 , 811 $2.18, 10°& $3.17 s 1211, $4.14, 1411 $5.46 and 16"$6.55
A.C. Pipe quotation from Certain-teed Pipe Corp. 4u° .84, 611 $1.27,
8" $1.87, 1010 $2.65, 1211 $3.565 1411 $4.89 and 16" $ 6.11., 2% by
the 10th and 20,000 # freight free.
Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director C lodt approving
the quotation of Certain-teed Corp for the year 1972.
Shell Oil Connection OC 36 agreement with MWD of OC, check received
from Shell Oil Company for $25,000.00. Moved by Director Knauft
seconded by Director Fastings carried unanimously to approve the
Agreement with MWD of OC and authorize the payment to MWD of OC of
the requested $25,000.00 deposit.
General Manager Shook stated that there was a change in the form
for Certification of Agricultural credit, making it necessary to
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report every two months instead of twice a year as in the past.
Jim Kerfoot came into the meeting at this time with a list of
the sewer refunds for Drainage Area "B" and "C"'. Discussion,
moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Wagner au-
thorizing the interest rate of 5% for calculation purposes on
these refund agreements as recommended by Auditor. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Hastings authoriz-
ing payment of the sewer refunds as of December 30th as outlined,
drainage area "B" $35516.35 and drainage area 1°C" $71,875.88,
motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Shook read a letter from Howard Budlong regarding the sale of
the Empire Insurance Stock at $1.25 per share for a total of
$803.75 for the 643 shares. Moved by Director Hastings seconded
by Director Wagner carried unanimously to approve the sale of the
Empire Insurance Stock to Mr. Budlong for $1.25/ share. Discussion
regarding use of the $800.00, perhaps towards furniture for
Board room in the new building.
Jim Kerfoot and Ralph Shook reported on the S.C. Mutual Water
Company Association annual meeting on December 14th. Insurance
broker had made a survey in view of the raise in rates for health
insurance. Recommended that Association take Blue Cross for health
insurance and Phoenix Mutual for major medical which would give
better coverage for less money. Also reported that the retirement
insurance would give each individual company an individual policy
with their own options, it had been stated previously that every
one°s coverage and options were the same.
Insurance committee to report on their study of a new retirement
program.
Rex Hastings reported on the City Council meeting.
Fred Clodt reported on the Planning Commission meeting.
General Manager Shook reported meter contract had expired the District
will need to go out for bids in the near future for the new year.
DuWayne Lidke displayed the reservoir plans in detail and pump
station. Specifications being prepared, should be advertised for
bid in January, receive bids in Feb. and award in thirty days.
Attorney suggested should be looking to financing. General Manager
suggested it more necessary at this time to acquire all easements and
the property acquisition should be completed.
Meeting adjourned at 12:30.
Next meeting January 13, 1972. _
Jean E. Mathews
Secretary