HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-03-24 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes691
March 24, 1969
An adjourned meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
County 'eater District was called to order by Vice President McGuire
at 8:30 a.m. in the offices of the District.
Directors present and answering the roll; McGuire, Hastings, Clodt
and Knauft. M. Wagner absent. H. Rodger Howell attorney for the
District was also present.
Vice President McGuire turned the meeting over to General Manager
Shook. Mr. Shook announced that the Santa Ana River Water Co. annual
meeting would be held April 11 at 10:00 a.m. in the National Orange
Show Cafeteria in San Bernardino. An excellent program with good
'speakers, Mr. Knauft to attend if time permitted.
A letter from Badger Meter Company System Division regarding the
progress of meter monitering test. Stated probably late in April
before it would be under way.
Announcement from IDA regarding the 1970 spring convention, will
not be held in San Francisco. Convention site will be decided on
in April.
A letter from Willdan Engineering Associates dated 3/12/69 pointing
out their qualifications and their desire to serve as engineers on
the sewer project now being proposed. No action at this time.
Confirmation of the reservations at the Sacramento Inn for the
IDA meeting in April.
Discussion regarding possible state or federal funds that might
be available for this sewer project. Moved by Director Hastings,
seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously that the General
Manager and Attorney be authorized to contact proper State and
Federal agencies to see what help, aid or grant might be forth-
coming on the sewer project.
Mr. Shook announced the LAFCO meeting of 3/12/69 and their
decision to de-annex the over lapping portion of the District to
Anaheim. Discussion of the ramifications of such a trend, moved
by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Knauft carried unani-!
mously to authorize a meeting with Dave Baker, the general manager
two directors and our attorney for a disucssion regarding our
position and our agreements with surrounding cities.
Western States Corrosion Seminar to be held May 6-8, 1969.
Jim Erickson to send a copy of final draft of Joint Powers Agree-
ment.
Sewer service outside of District boundaries not possible under the
present County WaterDis,trict Act. Discussion with explanation by
Rodger Howell of his understanding and interpretation. City had
voted to proceed with an amendment to the County Water District
Act but the general feeling was that our District should aid and
692
March 24, 1969 ( continued )
support the City with the expense incurred. Moved by Director
Hastings seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously approving
the proposed legislation enlarging the Districts sewer powers
and to aid in the expense incurred by the City in the prepar-
ation of this amendment. Attorney suggested that a District
Representative should be present at the hearing to further support
the City and the proposed legislation.
General Manager Shook read a letter prepared by Mr. Keith and
sent to the North East Orange County Junior College-District ex-
plaining the sewer district. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded
by Director Clodt carried unanimously authorizing . Director
McGuire and Mr. Keith to attend the meeting of the Board of the
N.E.O.C.J.C. District to be held March 25 at 1000 N. Lemon St. in
Fullerton, in the event any questions might arise regarding the
letter or the District.
Merwin Wagner arrived at the meeting. (10:05).
The General Manager announced that the location of the sewer
meeting had been changed but the date remained the same. New
location Casa Loma Jr. High at 4777 Casa Loma in Rooms 12, 13,14
and 15. Discussion on the meeting, President Wagner to preside,
opening statement with explanation to be made by Attorney Howell,
followed by City Manager then Milo Keith, sewer engineer, Wm.
Fieldman financial consultant on the study, finances and other
related subjects. Letter prepared by Wm. Fieldman discussed and
minor changes made, moved by Director Clodt, seconded by Director
Hastings carried unanimously to approve for a mailing of the letter
as prepared. To be mailed to all persons without sewer in the
designated districts.
Rodger had talked with So. Calif. Water and they had stated that
they were cooperating with James Montgomery in their study but
they wanted to be assured that the Board would honestly consider
their previous suggestion of exchanging our facilities west of
Yorba Linda for their facilities east of Yorba Linda. Rodger said
he had made no commitment but said that he would so inform the
District board.
Annual meeting of the Empire Insurance Company notice and prosy.
Moved by Director Wagner, seconded-by Director Clodt that the
proper officers be authorized to sign the proxy and return. Motion
carried unanimously.
Assignments for the April 7 city council, Mr. Clodt, April 21 city
council Mr. Hastings, April 23 planning commission Mr. Knauft.
Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Knauft to approve
for payment the audited bills in the amount of $9750.30 and refunds
for $212.51 on checks # 13198 - 13240, motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Shook reported to the Board that on Friday afternoon March 21
693
March 24, 1968 (continued) 693
Mrs. Sutton had brought the easement in along with a letter from
her attorney stating she would accept the conditions in the Feb.
28th letter. Easement was forwarded for recording. 2. Inquired
if February 28, 1969 was a satisfactory date for closing on the
assets of So. Calif. Water, attorney said that it was fine. 3.
Herb Anrecht had received his ten year pin on March 9, 1969.
4. Interim line all installed for the Sunwood Development with no
leaks. 5. The widening of Yorba Linda Blvd. will be rather costly
but District to proceed on prior rights. 6. Short line on Siesta
Lane completed. 7. All the money in on two large jobs.
Attorney Howell read a letter he had prepared for mailing to the
City of Placentia regarding the Locke Ranch Sewer. Moved by
Director Hastings seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously
to approve and authorize the General Manager to make this proposal
to the City of Placentia. Moved by eeear K tc- seeended by
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Hastings 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 byDirector Hastings, seconded by Director Clodt carried
unanimously to adjourn to April 7, 1969 at 8:30 a.m.
d
' Jean E. Mathews
Secretary