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September 4, 1997
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
September 4,1997
The September 4, 1997, Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of
Directors was called to order by President Paul R. Armstrong at 9:03 a.m. The meeting was held at
District Headquarters, 4622 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda.
ROLL CALL
Directors present at Roll Call:
President Paul R. Armstrong
Vice President Sterling L. Fox
Michael J. Beverage
Arthur C. Korn
Carl T. Scanlin
Visitors present:
Mr. Richard Freeman
Staff present:
William J. Robertson, Secretary/General Manager
Michael Payne, Assistant General Manager
Charles Gray, Engineering Manager
DISCUSSION:
Item 1. Field Inspection trip. The Board of Directors, Mr. Freeman and staff visited Oriente Street and
two other sites to view property with sewer issues. The group returned at 10:15 a.m.
Item 2. Discussion of Sewer Policies. Staff reported on the problems with implementing Sewer Rules
adopted in 1995. The Board discussed possible Rule amendments and provided guidance to staff. Staff
will prepare a revised set of Rules for Board action at the second meeting in September.
Item 3. Discussion of Water Rate Policies. Mr. Robertson reported on the differences between the
"postage stamp" and differential rate rate-making philosophies. Following discussion, the Board agreed
to continue with the "postage stamp" philosophy. In addition, Mr. Robertson discussed and provided
direction on general policies that will guide staff during preparation of the upcoming Water Rate Report.
The general policies will appear in the Water Rate Report. Water rates will be presented for action at the
Board of Directors second meeting in September.
Item 4. Discussion of Election by Mail. District General Counsel Ms Janet Morningstar, McCormick
Kidman & Behrens arrived at 11:30 a.m. to answer questions regarding elections by mail. The Board
requested additional input from General Counsel. No action was taken on this matter.
On a do Dir~'cjtor Korn, seconded by Director Fox, the Board of Directors voted 5-0, at 12:15
p.mr Ao Journ t (~T' u}sday, September 11, 1997, at 8:30 am., in the District Boardroom.
Secretary/General Manager