HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-29 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesPage 2186
February 29, 1988
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADJOURNED MEETING
FEBRUARY 29, 1988
The adjourned meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District was
called to order by President Armstrong at 7:10 p.m., February 29, 1988 in the District
offices at 4622 Plumosa, Yorba Linda. Directors present: Whit Cromwell, Arthur C. Korn,
Roy Knauft, Sterling Fox. Also present were: William P. Workman, General Manager,
William R. Mills, General Manager of Orange County Water District, and Lawrence
Kraemer, Board member, Orange County Water District.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
item 1. Discussion of Orange County Water District Budget, Policies, Procedures and
Finances. William R. Mills, General Manager of the Orange County Water District
presented an overview of 1988-89 District budget and described the direction OCWD is
taking to be independent from MWD water purchases by developing the Santa Ana River.
He explained the aggressive capital program needed to develop the Santa Ana River
basin. A significant increase in water flowing down the river has made the independence
from MWD feasible. Mr. Mills also discussed the financing needed to carry out OCWD
objectives.
The Board extensively discussed with Mr. Mills and Mr. Kraemer, OCWD Board member,
the priorities of OCWD, policy development and financing for the projects. Concerns were
expressed by the Board about the 30% increase in the Replenishment Assessment; using
available funding for projects that produced the most water; better communication with
OCWD; improved policymaker participation in OCWD priority setting; use of long term
debt financing for capital projects; less reliance on the Replenishment Assessment as a
finance source; and use of an OCWD direct charge to residents for capital projects. The
Board thanked Mr. Mills and Mr. Kraemer for taking time to meet with them.
Item 2 Consideration of Board Tour of District. The Board expressed its desire to tour the
eastside of the District to view the new growth and future District facility needs. It was
agreed to hold the tour as the last item of business at the end of the March 10, 1988 Board
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Vice President Fox and seconded by Director Cromwell, the Board voted
5-0 to adjourn the meetingat 10:05 p.m.
401W\f~ti
William P. Workman
General Manager/Secretary