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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-12 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesPage 3720 March 12, 1998 MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING March 12,1998 The March 12, 1998, Regular Meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors was called to order by President Sterling Fox at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was held at District Headquarters, 4622 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda. Directors present at Roll Call: President Sterling L. Fox Vice President Carl T. Scanlin Paul R. Armstrong Michael J. Beverage Arthur C. Korn Directors absent at roll call none Visitors Richard Freeman Staff vresent: William J. Robertson, General Manager Lee Cory, Operations Superintendent Charles Gray, Engineering Manager Raquel Lazo, Secretary to the General Manager Roger Lubin, Executive Asst. to the General Manager Michael Robinson, Assistant Administrator CONSENT CALENDAR On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by Director Scanlin, the Board of Directors voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Calendar. Item 1. Approve minutes of regular meeting, February 26, 1998. Item 2. Authorize Directors to leave the State of California prior to next meeting. Item 3. Disburse checks and wire transfers totaling $362,668:13 Item 4. Approve terms and conditions for water and sewer service with Marriott International, Inc. for property located north of Imperial Highway and west of Eureka Avenue, and authorize the Secretary/General Manager to execute quitclaim certificate, Job 9801. ACTION CALENDAR Item 5. Consider five-year vehicle and equipment plan. Operations Superintendent Lee Cory reported that the plan includes a description of the various equipment classes, replacement criteria, purchase and disposal procedures, and the replacement schedule for fiscal 1998-99. This matter was reviewed at the February 19 Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee meeting. Page 3721 March 12, 1998 On a motion by Director Korn, seconded by Director Beverage, the Board of Directors voted 5-0 to approve the updated vehicle and equipment replacement plan. Item 6. Consider gas engine overhaul and replacement plan. Operations Superintendent Lee Cory reported that the plan is an ongoing effort to sustain the gas engines used for pumping and boosting water. The current standard is 10,000 to 15,000 operating hours for overhauls, and replacement at 30,000 operating hours. Each engine is operated approximately 3,000 to 5,000 annually. This matter was reviewed at the February 19 Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee Meeting. On a motion by Director Armstrong, seconded by Director Beverage, the Board of Directors voted 5-0 to approve the updated vehicle and equipment replacement plan. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT Item 7. General Manager's oral report and comments: District activities. General Manager William Robertson explained how the District provided uninterrupted service to customers who were affected by the street slippage in Hidden Hills. COMMITTEE REPORTS Item 8. Executive-Administration Committee. No report. Item 9. Finance-Accounting Committee. No report. Item 10. Legislative Ad-Hoc Committee. President Fox reported that Assemblyman Pringle pulled his consolidation bill from the Assembly hearing calendar. Item 11. Orange County Water District Ad Hoc Committee. Set meetings for March 19 at 8:30 a.m., and for March 23 at 3:30 p.m. Item 13. Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee. No report. Item 14. Public Information Committee. Set meeting for March 17 at 4:00 p.m. President Fox declared a recess at 8:58 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:04 a.m. Director Korn excused himself from the discussion on Item 15, and left the meeting. Item 15. Shell Ad-Hoc Committee. The committee met March 5. Attending were directors Scanlin and Beverage, staff members Robertson and Gray, and Shell-Toll representatives George Basye and James Boyd. The Committee reviewed the Shell-Toll facility phasing agreement, and common planning issues of the Shell-Toll project and the Brighton NOCCCD projects Page 3722 March 12, 1998 The Shell-Toll facilities phasing agreement will be presented for Board consideration at a later date. Director Korn rejoined the meeting at the conclusion of Item 15, at 9:18 a.m. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS Item 16. MWDOC meeting, February 18 (Fox): Director Fox reported that the proposed Coastal/MWDOC consolidation was discussed. Item 17. OCWD meeting, February 18 (Fox): This meeting was not attended by a Director. Item 18. LAFCO Advisory meeting, February 19 (Fox): Director Fox reported that city and special district representatives discussed consolidation issues. Item 19. ISDOC luncheon meeting, February 26 (Scanlin): Director Scanlin reported that city and special district representatives discussed consolidation issues. Item 20. ISDOC board meeting, March 3 (Fox): President Fox reported on this meeting. Item 21. Yorba Linda City Council meeting, March 3 (Korn): Nothing of concern to the District transpired. Item 22. OCWD meeting, March 4 (Scanlin): Director Scanlin reported that budget discussions were continued until March 18. He also reported that OCWD had 16,000 hits on their web site, and that a presentation was made on groundwater models. Item 23. MWDOC Meeting, March 4 (Fox): This meeting was rescheduled to March 5, as a joint meeting with Coastal Municipal water District. Item 24. Joint MWDOC/CMWD meeting, March 5 (Fox): Director Fox reported that both boards decided to merge, and the consolidation will take effect January 1, 2001. Item 25. WACO meeting, March 6 (Fox): A presentation was made on year 2000 computer issues. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION Director Scanlin: Reported that he attended the Yorba Linda Planning Commission meeting, but there was nothing discussed of concern to the District. Director Beverage: Reported that Mike Robinson has written two articles for a local magazine BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR The Board of Directors reviewed the Activity Calendar and made assignment changes. Page 3723 March 12, 1998 ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by President Fox, the Board of Directors voted 5-0, at 9:54 a.m., to adjourn. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 1998 at 8:30 ama-iirTlia,Disuict Boardroom. Secretary/General Manager