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November 26, 1969
The adjourned meeting-,of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
County Water District was called to order by President Wagner at
8:30 a..m. in the offices of the District on November 26, 1969.
Directors present and answering the roll: Wagner, Clodt, Hastings,
McGuire and Knauft. H Rodger Howell attorney for the District and
DuWayne Lidke of James Montgomery Consulting Engineers were also
present.
President Wagner turned the meeting over to General Manager Shook.
Neland E. Sprik came into the meeting at this time. Mr. Shook read
a letter from Mr. Sprik dated 11/14/69 requesting the return of
$17,000 deposit made for sewer to tract 5676. Mr. Sprik stated
that money Fas difficult to borrow at this time for building and
he planned sell the acreage and not develop it at this time. Ex-
penses and taxes had forced him to make this decision. Discussion.
Board asked Mr. Sprik if the OST-1 project could be split and his
portion started within two months if he would consider going ahead
with the project. mr. Sprik agreed to wait two weeks and come back
to the December 10th meeting and see what kind of time schedule the
engineers had been able to work out for the construction of his por-
tion of the trunk sewer. Mr. Shook to contact Keith and Associates
and ascertain the time schedule and desirability of splitting the
project.
Jim Brock of the Santa Ana Register had left a mimeographed copy
of "Conflict of Interest Filing Requirements and Campa;gn Statement
Regulations" and asked that it be read into the record. Moved by
Director Hastings, seconded by Director Clodt that it had been re-
ceived and filed.
Mr. Shook reported thX he had had an inquiry for water and sewer-
a 72 acre parcel about two miles east of Imperial on Esperanza Road
with about 40 acres to be developed at this time.
Discussion, moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Hastings
the General Manager retain Keith and Associates for a preliminary
sewer master plan and to work with the engineers for water and sewer
for this area. Also check with Sanitation District # 2 on their
plans for this area, motion carried unanimously.
Rodger Howell reported on his meeting with Bill Franklin executive
vice president of So. Calif. Water Company. Mr. Howell felt en-
couraged and said they had agreed to talk about the value of the
Locke Ranch system first and talk of trade of facilities later.
Discussion - replacement cost less depreciation one basis for an
offering price. Mr. Lidke presented a chalk talk on various val-
uations and methods of figuring or arriving at a figure to offer
So. Calif. Water. He felt that the Locke Ranch system would serve
at least an additional 500 acres and the system was there and op-
erating which would be a distinct advantage to the District. At
least 20 months to build facilities to serve the area if we do not
purchase the So. Cal. system. Moved by Director Knauft, seconded
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November 26, 1969 ( continued)
by Director Clodt that the Attorney be authorized to~`offer $685000
for the So. Calif. Water Locke Ranch system 4: 44t off setting
payback contracts and liabilities. Motion carried unanimously.
Rodger Howell reported on the California Special District Association
progress, request for money to assist in this project to stop the
redraft of AB2054. Tabled until December 10 for further information.
General Manager Shook read a letter from Yorba Linda District
Library asking that the District appoint someone to assist in
setting up the escrow. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director
McGuire approving the District entering into escrow pursuant-to the
Option and Purchase Agreement at the price as agreed.upon in the
option with the stipulation that District have occupancy for one year
from the close of escrow. Motion carried unanimously.
General Manager.read the M.W.D. amendment dated 11/13/69 to their
resolution regarding minimum flows and charges. For Board's information.
I.D.A. Convention December 3-5 at Los Angeles Hilton. General
Manager to contact Directors regarding attendance.
Rodger Howell said he would have the new contract for legal services
available later.
General Manager reported that he had a letter of Credit from Fred-
ericks Development that had been approved by the Attorney therefore
the agreements could be signed and permission given for the temporary
connection.
S-15-120 Troy Day on Yorba Linda Blvd., requested extension of his
expired sewer permit. All charges still remain the same. Moved by
Director Clodt, seconded by Director McGuire carried unanimously
to grant an extension of six months from this date.
Job 591 sewer and water - Faith Baptist Church on Liverpool and
Yorba Linda Blvd. Moved byDirector Clodt and seconded by Director
Hastings to approve staff recommendations for both water and sewer.
Motion carried unanimously.
S-23-1652 R. Hovda at 5152 Grandview total charges of $574.25 moved
by Director Hastings, seconded by Director McGuire carried un-
animously to approve staff recommendations for sewer service to
S-23-1652.
S-19-218 Schuster on Santa Fe, moved by Director Hastings, seconded
by Director McGuire carried unanimously to approve staff recommend-
ations for sewer service to S-19-218.
S-14-1660 Bank of America on Main Street exhibits and applicAtion
reviewed, moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Knauft
carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations subject to
correct legal description.
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November 26, 1969 ( continued )
Moved byDirector Clodt, seconded by Director McGuire approving the
payment of audited bills in the amount of $36,977.21 and refunds
$1,012.20 on checks # 15833 through 15884 motioncarried unanimously.
Moved by Director McGuire 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.
Assignment for City Council reetings: Dec. 1, Rex Hastings, Dec.
15 Ralph McGuire, Planning Commission assignments: Dec. 10, Roy
Kna of t .
Ralph Shook reported: 1. Inquiry from 20 acres at Van Buren and
j of-ems regarding annexation to the District. 2. Gulf Oil
interested in a connection for emergency waste to sewer.
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Knauft mee5ing
adjourned, carried unanimously.
Jean E. Mathews
Secretary