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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-06-14 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesJune 14, 1967 568 A regular 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. on June 14, 1967 in the offices of the District. Directors present and answering the roll: Wagner, C1odt, Hastings, McGuire and Knauft. Rodger Howell and Rudy Montejano of Rutan and Tucker attorneys for the District were also present. Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Hastings carried unanim- ously to approve the minutes of May 8, 10 and 24 as mailed, with one correction on May 8th minutes , Orange County Municipal WaterDistrict meets on the third Wednesday of each month instead of the first. President Wagner then turned the meeting over to the General Manager Ralph Shook. General Manager Shook called the-Board's attention to correspondence from University of So. Calif, Stein and Company, City of Anaheim and Costa Mesa County Water District, of which each Director had a copy, originals to be filed. Comment made that the reservoir planned by the Orange County Municipal Water District would be about 6 2 billion gallons and at least 15 years before construction. The original purpose of O.C.M.W.D. was as a facility to bill the various districts and cities for the water re- ceived from M.W.D.. Only the three original cities are billed directly by M.W.D. and they are Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana. All others being billed by Orange County Municipal Water District. Letter from the Auditor Controller, Victor Heim asking if the District was going to employ a'C.P.A. or employ the County Auditor. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Clodt that the District en- gage the firm of Diehl Evans as C.P.A. for the fiscal year June' 67- June 168. Motion carried unanimously. County to be notified by letter:. S-13-1090 Steffes - signed agreement presented for the proper officers signatures, already having been signed by Steffes and fees paid. Approval of above sewer connection and charges at previous meeting. 5-14-1126 Charles Nedderman 18282 Avolinda. Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Knauft carried-unanimously toepprove the sewer application. 5-19-208 A.C. Korn 5071 Santa Fe, moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously to approve the sewer application. General Manager Shook read a letter from the County and presented maps showing the relocation of Orchard at Mt. View. The District had re- quested the County re-design because of a new 1011 line that will have to be relocated because of the cut being made. County will not re-design and requests that we move 515' of 10" and 8" pipe at District expense. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director McGuire carried unanimously that the Attorney contact the County stating that the District will relocate the lines in question with reluctance at County expense inasmuch as the District does have the 1911 blanket easement. 569 June 14, 1967 ( continued) Don Martinson of Lowry and Associates and Barbara Machado of the Yorba Linda Star came into the meeting at this time. General Manager Shook presented a Union Oil Company.Contract and Lease agreement for pumps and material. The Contract and Agree- ment was reviewd by the attorney. Moved by Director Clodt, seconded by Director McGuire approving the Contract Lease Agreement, motion carried unanimously. An assignment from Yorba Terrace presented for the approval of the attorney. Approved by H. Rodger HOwell filed. General Manager Shook asked the Board's pleasure regarding the purchase of 16 manhole covers at $12.00discount because the Tower Industries were moving to a new location. Moved by Director McGuire seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously to authorize the General Manager to attempt to buy at a lower price. Don Martinson gave the Board a report on the progress being made in the acquisition of easements for S-440 Tract 5676. Mr. Criner had refused to give the District a 15 ft. easement, however the District already has a 5 ft. easement, no problem here this will just have to be hand dug to stay within the 5' easement. and part- icular care to be taken around a plum tree that is on the edge of the easement. Two possible routes for the balance of the distance but problems are being encountered in acquiring the easements. Discussion. Art reported on his post card survey of people in- terested and 29% are interested and several.along the street which is one of the possible routes. Moved by Director McGuire, second- ed byDirector Hastings that the ,General Manager and'Staff decide on the best possible and most practical route and go ahead and negotiate pursuant to the discussion. Motion carried unanimously. Easement across the Maloy property to be prepared and sent for signatures. Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Knauft that all audited bills in the amount of $15,103.72 and refunds in the amount of $2002.43 on checks numbered 10201 through 10332 be paid. Motion carried unanimously. General Manager Shook st ted that the District was badly in need of a Backhoe, to rep lance the oldest but a second hand one bought several years ago which had reached a point where it was no longer practical to try and keep it repaired, in fact dangerous for the safety of the crew. Mr. Shook presented quotations and stated that he could sell the old Backhoe locally for about $1800.00 while he would only be allowed $1200.00 to $1400.00 through a dealer. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Knauft that General Manager Shook be authorized to purchaee a Ford Backhoe not to exceed $7000.00 net including trade in either selling the old one privately or as a trade in on the new. Motion carried unanimously. 570 June 14, 1967(Continued) Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Clodt that all District Directors be allowed to leave the State for either business or pleasure between this meeting and the next regular meeting of the Board. Motion carried unanimously. Noted that the Budget would or should be ready by the second of August. Rodger Howell stated that he had asked for information regarding loans from the Bank of America that it was f6vorable and interest would be 5 3/4% he believed. Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Knauft to adjourn to June 28th at 8:30 a.m. Jean E. Mathews Secretary