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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