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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-11-09 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes80 November 9, 1960 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water District was called to order at the office of the District on November 9, 1960 at the hour of 8:30 A.M. by President Crist. All Directors were present and answered the roll. Also present was Attorney H. Rodger Howell. On a motion by Director'Wagner, seconded by Director Milmoe and carried the minutes of the meetings held October 10, 12 and 19, 1960 were approved as mailed. The finance committee reported that they had received, audited and approved bills against the District in the amount of $102,110.03. It was moved by Director Clodt, seconded by Director Hastings and un- animously carried that the audited bills be paid. Manager Duueker reported that he had asked for bids on a backhoe and had received only one. The bid was formally opened and checked by the Board and Attorney Howell. After discussion a motion was made by Director Clodt, seconded by Director Milmoe and unanimously carried that the backhoe be purchased from the bidder, Shepherd Machinery Company for the sum of $3,393.87. Mgr. Dueker also reported that he had received five quotations on a new pickup and had purchased a 1961 Chevrolet from Barton Chevrolet for the sum of $1,776.92. He also reported that he had attended an auction sale in Brea and had purchased from Young & Anderson a used portable light generator and used tilt trailer for the sum of 384.8( An application from Mr. Peter Borde was presented requesting a 61, main extension of approximately 660' plus 2 fire hydrants in the southerly part of Lot 9, Block 14. After discussion a motion was made by Director Wagner, seconded by Director Hastings and unanimously carried that the application be approved subject to the District receiving a SO' easement from Casa Loma to the Easterly boundary of the property, the exact length of line required to be subject to the decision of the General Manager. A request from Mr. Talmage Kennon for permission to set three or more meters in Lot 11 C Block 20 in order to divide the property for sale` of three or more parcels. In the discussion that followed it was pointed out that the lots proposed to be served were all more than 100 feet from the nearest main which was not in conformity with Sec. 5-8 of the Rules and Regulations. On the advice of Attorney Howell it was the decision of the Board to adhere to the Rules and table the request. After discussion of the proposed bond issue for sewers being advocated by a Citizens Committee and other interested groups a motion was made by Director Wagner and seconded by Director Hastings that Resolution No. 36 entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF INCURRING IN- DEBTEDNESS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING. Said Resolution fixed the hearing for Tuesday, December 6, 1960 at the hour of 7:30 P.M. at Yorba Linda Elementary School, 18011 E. Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda California. On call of the roll the following vote a was recorded: Yes: Directors Crist, Milmoe, Hastings, Clodt and Wagner. Noes: none, Absent: none. 81 General Manager Dueker reported that he had been negotiating for some time with U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers for the relocation of a line across the flood channel in Lot 1, Block 1. He stated that in his opinion it would be wise to replace the present 41, line with an 8" line and that the Corp of Engineers had indicated they would be willing to pay 49% of the estimated cost of $1,600.00. A motion was made by Director Wagner, seconded by Director Hastings and unanimously carried that Manager Dueker be authorized to proceed with the relocation as out- lined and that the proper officers be authorized to sign and execute any documents necessary to complete the relocation. Mr. Milo Keith of Lowry and Associates and Mr. Vern Story of Garden Land Company arrived. The acquisition of Rights of Way for sewer lines for Garden Land Company was discussed with Mr. Story and after discussion a motion was made by Director Wagner, seconded by Director Milmoe and unanimously carried that Resolution No.37"be adopted. Resolution No. 37 Resolution Authorizing andDirecting the Condemnation`of Certain Real Property in the County of Orange, State of California and Declaring The Public Necessity Therefor.. It was agreed that a letter from Garden Land Company-would be nec- essary confirming the fact that they would advance the necessary funds to acquire the Rights of Way. Manager Dueker reported the employneian of Mr. Arthur Korn as an Assistant Jr. Engineer for the District. Ageneral discussion was held concerning moving Engine # 8 from the present location to the proposed new plant. It was tentatively agreed that it whould not be moved and that Manager Dueker contact Mr. George Kay mgt design engineer regarding redegigning the proposed plant to conform. On a motion by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Clodt and duly carried the meeting was adjourned to the Auditorium of the Yorba Linda Elementary School to be convened at the hour of 7:30 P.M. December 6, 1960. Valdo Y. Smith Secretary Auditor