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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-10-23 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes658 October 23, 1968 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. Directors present and answering the roll: Wagner, Clodt, Hastings, McGuire and Knauft. Attorney Rodger Howell was also present. John Apalategui and Jack Adams were present at the Board meeting to present in person their appeal for relief on a high irrigation bill on the Apalategui property. This bill was incurred when persons unknown turned the valve'at the irrigation meter me-and water was running undetected for a period of about a week. Dis- cussion, review of all known facts, determined that Mr. Apalategui had no insurance to cover such a loss. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director McGuire that after review and determination that through no negligence on the customers part or the part of the District-or its employees the meter valve was turned on by persons unknown that a corrected bill for two irrigations plus the cost of irrigation water from M.W.D. should be prepared and mailed to Mr. Apalategui. Motion carried unanimously. General Manager Shook read a communication from OrangeCounty Mun- icipal Water District regarding Watson Ammendment, filed. Communication from I.D.A. stating that a new site was under con- sideration for the Spring Convention. The hour of 9:30 a.m. - Mayor Whit Cromwell, Councilman Howard Lindow and City Administrator Darrel Dalton, all present to hear the progress report made by Milo Keith and Sam Peterson of Lowry and Associates on the sewer study for the balance of the Yorba Linda County Water District. Mr. Keith reported that he had received the aerial photographers maps on Tuseday October 22. He also explained and showed maps and working drawings of the work in progress explaining how the various routes for the trunk sewers was determined, how each parcel is described and included in the total sewer plan. The work on Drainage Area "B" is almost complete, preliminary drawing by the end of the month. Mr. Keith requested that the Board consult with their attorney and determine the easiest and best way to acquire the easements that would be needed for the installation of the trunks. Mr. Keith suggested that Land Acquisition assign a cost for the right of way, District go ahead and file condemnation and proceed with the acquisition. He recommended that a 15' width for the permanent easements and an additional 10' for construction or temporary easements. Mr. Keith stated that he hoped to have the report ready by the end of November to present to the Health Department. Health Department also making a study and will have their report ready by the middle of November. The Board will then present to the Health Department a letter with a Resolution in December and District should have a letter back from Health Dept., by February. Could possibly be ready to start construction in June on the first phase which would be Area "B". Mr. Keith again 659 October 23, 1968 ( continued) suggested that an over..-a11 value for easements be placed in the report, which value had been arrived at by Land Acquisition and then condem the right of way as being the best way to acquire the easements for the sewers. No action taken on the right of way acquisition at this time. Attorney Howell to work with Milo Keith and report to the Board at a later date. All outstanding sewer repayment contracts would be included at the value on the books. Jim Brock reporter from the Register came into the meeting at 10:30 a.m. A letter was read from Shell Oil Company requesting an extension of their water service. A draft of a letter to Orange County Municipal re Shell Oil Company's OC 36 renewal for three years was also read. Moved by Director Clodt, seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously approving the letter to O.C. Municipal Water District regarding the extension of the Shell Service Connection. A letter from North Orange County Junior College District under date of 10/21/68 stating they were in the very early stages of planning, with first classes scheduled for 1974 at the Yorba Linda Campus. They requested terms and conditions of annexation of the site to the District. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director McGuire carried unanimously authorizing General Manager and Attorney to proceed with a draft of the terms and conditions for annexa- tion of the site to the District as requested by the College, present same to Board. Rodger Howell said that after much discussion and many solutions on the agreement for he sewer for the Nixon School the County Council had decided/Rh a Lease Purchase Agreement as best way to proceed. County Council to draw up the Agreement. S-19-258 Kniess on 5012 Torida-Way, moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations. S-24-75 Clubview sewer connection, moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations. Job 476, revised - water service - location Taylor below Orangethorpe. Two alternative proposals presented by the staff, rules and reg- ulations or the alternate of a temporary water service agreement for one year with the renewable option at the end of the year. Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously approving staff recommendations, customer to have choice of either alternative. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Knauft that audited bills in the amount of $19,601.96 and refunds in the amount of $670.63 on checks numbered 12482 through 12525 be approved for payment. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Director Knauft, seconded by Director McGuire that the 660 October 23, 1968 ( continued) Directors are hereby authorized to leave the State for either business or pleasure between this meeting and the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. Mr. Shook reported that the : l.Poles from the old control cir- cuit along Plumosa were down and were in very good condition and could undoubtedly be used again. 2. Job 531- redline deposit had been made. 3. Mr. Tochner on Short Street had started the construction on their home but still no easement for sewer from Spence and engineers. 4. Survey work on the inlet outlet line to Reservoir # 2 in progress. 5. Engine repair in progress and the engine on Well No. 1 was very old, parts new required special order. 6. An alarm system was under study and details should be available at the next meeting. 7. Suggest a change in fire hydrant specifications - look at displays at convention. Ralph McGuire suggested that a change in the retirement program be considered perhaps modify present plan, in hopes of getting more for dollars expended. Mr. Weck informed the Board that there would be four District units in the parade for Saturday October 26th, the first Anniversary of the City. Meeting adjourned on a--motion by Director Hastings seconded by Director Clodt, carried unanimously. ~ Jean E. Mathews V Secretary