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August 23, 1967
The adjourned meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
County Water District was called to order by Vice President Ralph
McGuire at 8:30 a.m. in the offices of the District. Directors
present and answering the roll call: Hastings, Knauft and McGuire.
Absent Directors Clodt and Wagner. Also present, Jim ERickson,
attorney for the District. Meeting turned over to the General
Manager Ralph Shook.
Mr. Shook, the General Manager reported that he had a copy of the
Anaheim Union Water Company 83rd Annual Report, noted and filed.
General Manager Shook read a letter from Bank of America asking
for the support of 5.1306 regarding National Banks being allowed
to buy Municipal Bonds thereby increasing the market and in all
probability a better interest rate would be forthcoming. Moved
by Director Knauft, seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously
to support 5.1306 and to write Kuchel, Murphy, Proxmire and Sparkman
so informing them.
Mr. Wagner arrived at this time, meeting turned back to President
by Vice President McGuire.
Discussion regarding Personnel Policy Manuel,moved by Director
McGuire, seconded by Director Hastings to adopt Resolution # 160
re: Personnel Policy Manual as discussed at Committee Meeting
',1kugust14"6rlth incorporating the recommended changes. Adopted by
the following recorded vote: Ayes: Directors, Wagner, McGuire,
Hastings and Knauft. Noes: none, Absent: Director Clodt.
General Manager Shook presented a Notice of Garnishment re:
B.D.G. Investment that was served on the District the 18th. Attorney
Erickson noted that an Answer must be filed by August 25th. Moved
by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Hastings carried un-
animously that an Answer be filed, and the accumulated disputed
refund money be deposited with theCourt in an Interpleader Action
at the proper time.
Mr. Korn, Assistant Manager requested authorization to design a
line for Prospect from Citrus to Pacific to replace the old 411
line. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director McGuire
for the staff to proceed with the design of the 8" line, motion
carried unanimously.
General Manager Shook presented the easement prepared by So. Calif.
Edison on Citrus Avenue. Construction to begin in September.
Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Knauft that the
easement be executed by officers authorized to sign, to be returned
to Edison with a letter which stated that they were authorized to
record the easement providing construction was begun within one
year(letter of conditional delivery). Motion carried unanimously.
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August 23, 1967(continued)
Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Knauft that
audited bills and refunds on checks numbered 10584 through
10623 in tle following amounts, refunds $297,88 and bills for
$64,732.53 be approved for payment, motion carried unanimously.
Jim Erickson, attorney for the District announced that Brea
had prepared Petition asking for a rehearing by the District
Court of Appeals. If this rehearing is not denied we have to
answer by next Wednesday 8/30/67. Mr. Erickson asked that the
Board grant him permission to prepare an Answer if it should
be necessary. Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director
McGuire, granting our Attorney permission to File an Answer
in the Brea Case if the Appeal is not denied. Motion carried
unanimously. Estimated cost of filing an Answer about $500.00.
Discussion regarding the report for July a differential between
production and sales or consumption. General Manager to check
this out with staff and report back to the Board.
General Manager reported that Art Korn the Assistant Manager had
sent in his letter of resignation. Going to Irvine Ranch Water
District as Assistant Manager. General Manager stated he would
like to work along without a replacement for a few weeks and
rearrange the work load internally.
General Manager reported that Well # 5 was back in working order
and producing again.
Annexation Map on Fredericks ready along with the legal description
to be forwarded to Attornev for processing. Tlae-easefflext
The easement for Job S-440 still being negotiated with Dr.
Zielenga. No real progress to report.
Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Hastings carried
unanimously that the three officers not covered in the recent
salary review, namely, Jim Kerfoot, Ralph Shook and Jean Mathews
be given a 5% raise retroactive to July 1, 1967.
Moved by Director MCGuiL-:, seconded by Director Hastings carried
unanimously that all Directors are hereby authorized to leave the
State of California for either business or personal reasons be-
tween now and the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors.
Moved by Director McGuire, seconded by Director Hastings that
meeting adjourn at 11:30 a.m.
Next meeting September 13, 1967 at 8:30 a.m.
Secretary
Jean E. Mathews