HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-01-09 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes231
January 9, 1963
A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County
Water,District was convened at the hour of 8:30 A.M. January 9, 1963
l at the office of the District.
All Directors were present and answered the roll. Also present was
H. Rodger Howell, attorney for the District.
A motion was made by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Milmoe
and duly carried that the minutes of the meetings held December 12,
and 19, 1962 be approved as mailed.
A letter from Lev and Lyon regarding subdivisions developed in the
area covered by a reimbursing agreement between the District and D.
N.-Schneider Construction. The letter stated that they understood
that certain subdivisions-had been developed without connecting to
the sewer line paid for by Schneider Construction. With this letter
were copies of letters to the City of Placentia andthe City of Anaheim
requesting.that they honor the agreement and not offer sewer service
to the areas in question. These communications were received and filed.
Attorney Howell reported that after checking with the P.U.C. he would
advise immediate filing of a formal complaint with the P.U.C. re-
questing that the Southern California Water Company not be permitted
to serve water within the District Boundaries. A motion was made by
Director Hastings, seconded by Director McGuire and carried that the
complaint be filed and the General Manager be authorized to sign same.
After further discussion a motion was made by Director Clodt, seconded
by Director Hastings and unanimously carried that the General Manager
and Attorney for the District be authorized to take legal action in
the name of the District against Southern California Water Company
and others to prevent duplication of services within the District
Boundaries if they consider such action necessary.
A letter fr was read from the Downey County Water District outlining
the reasons why it is necessary and important to obtain a prompt
solution of problems confronting Water Districts caused by certain
Municipalities condemning portions of Districts properties.' A motion
was made by Director Milmoe, seconded b Diretor Hastings and un-
animously carried that the policy of th s Board regarding the necessity
for protecting the Districts against encroachments by Municipalities
as set forth in the minutes of May 9, 1962, be reaffinned.'
Secretary Smith reported that the Liability Insurae7ape eyearnandased
to one Million Dollars at an additional cost of $624.7
that it had been placed with the Fireman's Fund Insurance,
A motion was made by Director Hastings, seconded e by Director Clodt
and duly carried that Resolution No. 7 adopted RESOLVED: That this nTrustame
deposit accounts with
Association upon such teens and cand~VicesPasma nteofgt-is organization
said bank and that the President
be and they are hereby authorized to establish such an account.
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RESOLVED: That Merwin Wagner, President and/or Robert.militbey vice
President and/or Valdo Y. Smith, Secretary Auditor and/or jean E.
Mathews, Assistant Auditor of this organization-be, and they are
hereby authorized to withdraw funds of this organization from the
said account upon checks of this organization, signed as provided
herein with signatures duly certified to said bank by the Secretary
of this organization and said bank is hereby authorized to honor
and pay any and all checks so signed, including those drawn to the
individual order of any officer or other person authorized to sign
the same.
General Manager Dueker reported that two bids for sewer Job No. 53
had-been received and opened, January 2, 1962 and both bids had been
rejected as being too high and that bidders had been advised to re- ,
bid and that tle bids would be opened at 10:90 A.M. this day ( January
9, 1963.)
The hour of 10:00 A.M. having arrived bids for sewer job No. 53 were
opened as follows:
Orange'County Sewers 3,360.00
0-. and S. Sewer Contractors 2,980.00
A motion was made by Director Milmoe, seconded by Director McGuire
and unanimously carried that the bid of the lowest responsible bidder,
(0. and S. Sewer Contractors) be accepted.
Mr. Dueker reported that M W.D. was requiring an easement across certain
District property in Block-36 and would pay $400.00 for this easement.
After discussion a motion was made by Director Milmoe, seconded by
Director McGuire and carried that the General Manager be authorized to
negotiate with M.W.D. for the following concessions:
1. An agreement to provide that our Blanket Easement over the
entire Tract is not impaired.
2. That certain easements for access to a proposed reservoir
site on Shell property be granted the District.
3. That during construction in Block 36 continous access be
insured for our facilities there.
A notice of Garnishment was presented, Action 9747, Pacific Clay
Products vs. Forest D. Pugh and Associates, et al for the sum of
$13,900.00. 'The Secretary reported that there was presently only
$7,038.40 due Forest D. Pugh and Associates. On the advice of Attorney
H. Rodger Howell a motion was made by Director Clodt, seconded by
Director Hastings and carried that payment of $7,038.40 on this
Garnishment be authorized and payment be made to the Sheriff of Orange
County.
A letter from T. G. Tornroos requesting that the City of Placentia be
permitted to connect to certain sewer lines within District Boundaries
was received, read and filed.
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Manager Dueker reported that apparently
in the Rules and Regulations to provide
service for non payment of .bills nor to
a deposit before renewal of service. I
Board that Mr. D ueker study this matter
any recommended changes.
there were no provisions
for shutting off irrigation
provide for requiraing
t was the request of the
and report to the Board
After presentation by Mr. Korn a refund of advanced Construction fees
for water mains was authorized to be made to Jobs 94, 122, 132 (Rodger;
from monies paid for frontage fees by job ik 132 on a motion made by
Director McGuire, seconded by Director Clodt and duly carried.
On recommendation by Mr. Korn a motion was made by Director Hastings,
se®onded by Director McGuire and duly carried that a sewer refund
contract be entered into with P. and C. Construction Company for
monies spent by them for Job S-36 for Tract 4498.
Mr. Korn presented an application for construction of water and
sewer facilities for Job 212, by orange County Builders Inc. A
motion was made by Director Clodt, seconded by Director Hastings and
carried that the job be approved for water & sewer facilities
as presented.
After discussion a motion was made by Director Milmoe, seconded by
Director Hastings and duly carried that refunds be made as follows:
Job 86, Laguna domes the sum of $224.40 for a'311 meter and $253.47
to Rex Cook for a 311 and a 5/8" meter.
The meeting was adjourned to the hour of 8:34 A.M. January 23rd
1963 on a motion made by Director McGuire,-~sedonded Director
Hastings and duly carried.
/a// Y , Pith
SEcretary Auditor