Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-11-10 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes804 NOvember 10, 1970 The adjourned 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, Clodt, Hastings, Wagner and Knauft. Also present were Ted Adsit, Planner for the Upper Kraemer Ranch, DuWayne Lidke of James Montgomery and Rodger Howell of Rutan and Tucker. Darrell Dalton, City Ad- ministrator was also present. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Clodt that the minutes of October 14, 15 and 28 be approved -as mailed. Motion carried unanimously, Mr. Howell gave a brief report on the meeting with Gil Kraemer, and Ted Adsit on November 4th. Stating that the immediate problem for the District is a reservoir site on the Upper Kraemer Ranch. The idea as set forth by the Planner of the Ranch property is for a water oriented recreational area. Mr. Adsit then with the aid of an aerial map showing major road pattern and various planned areas for homes, golf course, cemetery, lake, village etc, explained planning for Upper Kraemer Ranch. Mr. Adsit explained that the Kraemers had formed a corporation called the Upper Ranch Corp., with Gil Kraemer as President. After explaining the various areas and the planning Mr. Adsit asked if the District had any ideas regarding the suggested lake and its use and if it could be worked into District development. Various suggested uses: irrigate golf course, cemetery, as storage, for the view effect for the homes and for public recreational use. DuWayne Lidke, engineer then explained how he had contacted the Orange County Road Department, Orange County Flood Control District and the Orange County Water District. He indicated Flood Control were interested but more study needed, Road Department would have to have almost immediately a letter re- garding this planning so that they could include it in next years planning, we should also ask for a copy of their Project Plan Report, they were interested. Orange County Water Dist- rict showed a reserved interest. Darrel Dalton stated that VTN were doing a drainage study for the County which should help as far as the Flood Control District is concerri.e-d. Ted Adsit left at 9:45 a.m. Attorney said that some funds (Davis Grunski) Might be available and the more agencies filing for the same funds for the same project the more likely it would be that the funds would be received. 805 November 10, 1970 (continued) The primary conclusion of the discussion was that leadership is needed by someone other than an individual land owner. Darrel Dalton left at 10:00 a.m. Moved byDirector Hastings, seconded by Director Wagner that Resolution No. 202 be adopted: Resolution No. 202 WHEREAS, the Yorba Linda County Water District and the Owners of the Upper Kraemer Ranch have jointly worked together in the past for water and sewer service for present as well as future developments on this property, and WHEREAS, the Yorba Linda County Water District now provides water and sewer service for a portion of the Upper Kraemer Ranch after approval by LAFCO and has constructed facilities for such services as well as additional territory, and WHEREAS, by negotiations with the Owners the Yorba Linda County Water District has agreed to provide water and sewer service to the balance of the Upper Kraemer Ranch if annexation to the District is completed before December 13, 1973, and WHEREAS, the Upper Kraemer Ranch Owners have indicated a desire to have the Yorba Linda County Water District consider the feasibility of a fully integrated water system involving pos- sibilities of public recreational reservoirs, open space irrigation and water reclamation, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water District as follows: 1. The District approves and encourages the principle of Master Planning and fully integrating all possible phases or water and sewer systems in order to maximize the en- hancement of the enviornment; 2. That upon a written reaffirmation by the Upper Kraemer Ranch Owners of their intention to annex to the Yorba Linda County Water District for water/sewer service in the development of thisproperty and their full cooperation in the location of water/sewer system facilities needed upon this property, the staff of the District is authorized and directed to immediately undertake a feasibility study, in cooperation with other agencies, concerning the benefits and costs to the District of such a multi-purpose master planned system. Ayes: Hastings, McGuire, Wagner, C1odt and Knauft. Noes: None Absent: None 806 November 10, 1970 (continued) Ralph Shook announced the CRWUA meeting in Las Vegas from December 13 through 15 and asked for..Board action. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Knauft authorizing all Directors and Districtop sonnel,go at District expense, motion carried unanimously. Letter from IDA read regarding the concrete box anti-trust case. Discussion, tabled for further study. OCWD Christmas Party- moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt authorizing staff me-mbers as designated by General Manager to attend at District expense, motion carried unanimously. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner authorizing payment of audited bills and refunds for $30,368.83 can checks 14881 - 14963. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously 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. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings that Resolution No. 203 be adopted as follows: Resolution No. 203 In Appreciation to Charles E."Tod" Thomas WHEREAS, the Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water District desire to record their deep appreciation to their esteemed employee, friend and .associate, Charles E."TOD" Thomas, who from his employment in June of 1946 until the time of his retirement November 25, 1970 served the District loyally and well, be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of this District hereby gives formal expression of its appreciation and does hereby note in its records the acceptance of his retirement, and be it RESOLVED FURTHER, that theBoard of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water District do wish Charles E."TOD" Thomas a well earned and a long and happy retirement. Passed and adopted this 10th day of November 1970. Moved by Director Wagner, seconded by Director Knauft that authorization be granted for a recognition dinner with appropiate gift for Tod Thomas retiring employee, motion carried unanimously. California Special District Association conference report from Ralph McGuire and Fred Clodt. Need to involve other special districts. CSDA president Ralph Chapman would be happy to speak whenever needed. 807 November 10, 1970 (continued) Ralph Shook said that R.S. Jones had been selected as the architect and was preparing the plans as requested. DuWayne Lidke reported on his first attempt to establish a service boundary area that might be used in an exchange for the Locke Ranch Services with So. Cal Water. Maps prepared showed about three different variations. A total of 825 services were involved. Further study needed. Ralph Shook reminded Directors of the Steel Seminar 11/12/70 at the Hilton. Ralph Shook reported that it was about time to renew our A.C. pipe contract. 2. He asked the computer billing service for water usage tabulation for a water rate study. 3. Report on a rental of building next door, doctors will rent on a year lease basis for $150.00 per month. 4. Job 536 the 14" line from Reservoir 2 to Plumosa and Bastanchury almost finished. 5. The big trencher had broken down but we have located and purchased another used one for $2000.00. The machine is in good repair and the parts are interchangeable so we now have spare parts also. 6. Mr. Stephen Bradford had offered to build for the District and lease on Valley View. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously to adjourn to November 25, 1970 at 8:30 a.m. Jean E. Mathews, Secretary J