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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-04-28 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesPage 2198 April 28, 1988 MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 1988 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District was called to order by President Armstrong at 8:30 a.m., Aprii 28, 1988, in the District offices at 4622 Rumosa, Yorba Linda. Directors present: Whit Cromwell', Roy Knauft, Sterling Fox, and Paul R. Armstrong. Also present there: William P. Workman, General Manager, William J. Robertson, Assistant General Manager, Cheryl E. Gunderson, Business Manager, Michael A. Payne, Engineering Manager, Michael J. Robinson, Assistant Administrator II, Ray Harsma, Operations Superintendent., William Sheehan, Chief Plant Operator, Lynn Nuzman, Leadman, and Gene Newman, Maintenance III. Director Korn was absent. CONSENT CALENDAR On a motion by Vice President Fox and seconded by Director Korn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the Consent Calendar as follows: Item 1. Approval of Minutes - Regular meeting of April 28, 1988. ttem 2. Authorization for the Directors to leave the State of California prior to next meeting. Ifiem 3. Acceptance of the Financial Statements for the nine months ended March 31, 1988. DISCUSSION CALENDAR Item 4. Consideration of contract with Southern California Gas Company for gas service. William Robertson, Assistant General Manager, reported on the Southern California Gas Company's proposed contract with the District providing a reduced rate for natural gas. The new rate would take effect in May, 1988 and would estaolish a Summer/Winter pricing structure for Plant No. 1. The Board urged that the staff seekthe application of this reduced rate to all of the District's natural gas ;using facilities. On a motion by Director Cromwell and seconded by Director Knauft, the Board voted 4-0 to ratify the contract with the Southern California Gas Company and authorize the General Manager to execute the documents. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT Item 5. Establishment of City-District Advisory Committee on Facility Financing. William P. Workman, General Manager, reported that the Pacific Company has asked, on behalf of AW Associates, that the District commence with the work necessary to issue additional General Obligation Bonds to construct public facilities in Improvement District No. 2. Mr. Workman explained that before this could be done, the City's Redevelopment Agency and District would have to meet to discuss financing options. A City-District Advisory Committee needed to convene to review the issue. The City had appointed Mayor Bigonger and Council member Fried to the Committee and that the Board needed to appoint two of its members. He said that the staff was in the process of preparing financial data for the meeting. After a brief discussion, on a motion by Director Knauft and seconded by Vice President Fox, the Board voted 4-0 to appoint President Armstrong and Page 2199 April 28, 1988 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS them 6. Report on Executive Committee meeting of April 26. The Committee reported on the status of the legal counsel selection process. The Committee summarized the Board's direction to look at the field of available legal resources as a response to Art Kidman's departure from Rutan and Tucker. Rutan and Tucker would continue to provide legal services in the interim and the District would send Art Kidman a letter describing the Board's direction. The Committee explained it was preparing a Request for Proposal (RFP) describing a new legal counsel's duties and desired qualifications. Seven firms were selected to send the RFP for response. The Committee felt the process would take about 60 days. It would include the Board's interview of the top three firms as selected by the Executive Committee. On a motion by Vice President Fox and seconded by Director Cromwell, the Board voted 4-0 to receive the Executive Committee's report. Item 7. Finance Committee. Authorization for payment of bills. Director Knauft inquired about a billing from an investment broker that appeared in the list of bills. Cheryl Gunderson, Business Manager, explained why a broker was used to assist in placing an investment and the anticipated infrequent use of such brokers. On a motion by Director Knauft and seconded by Vice President Fox, the Board voted 4-0 to approve payment of Bills and Rate Deposits in the amount of $605,290.48 on Checks No. 14451 through 14554; Payroll Checks No. 1386 through 1439; and two wires, ACWA dated 4-24-88 and Bank of America dated 4-29-88. Item 8. Finance Committee. The Finance Committee scheduled a meeting for May 6 at 11:00 a. m. Item 9. Personnel Committee. No Personnel Committee meeting report was scheduled. Item 10. Report on Planning-Operations-Engineering Committee meeting of April 14. The P.O.E. Committee reported on its meeting of April 14 regarding the Construction Management Services contract for the Chino Hills Reservoir and the Dual Use Transmission Pipeline Booster Station construction in conjunction with The Pacific Company's subdivision improvements. Item 11. Report on District Facility Tour of April 16 and Xeriscape Committee Meeting of April 20 by the Public Information Committee. The Public Information Committee discussed the success of the District's tour and the plans for the Xeriscape Conference to be held April 30. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS Item 12. Report on City Council meeting of April 19. Director Cromwell indicated that the City Council appointed two of its members to the joint City-District Committee on facility financing - Mayor Bigonger and Council member Fried. Item 13. Report on MWDOC meeting of April 20. Director Knauft said that there was no meeting held. He also explained some financial information about MWD. Item 14. Report on OCWD meeting of April 20. The District was not represented at the meeting. Page 2200 April 28, 1988 Item 15. Report on ISDOC Mini Conference of April 23. Director Cromwell reported on the top quality of the program speakers at the mini conference and the valuable information provided. Item 16. Report on Planning Commission meeting of April 27. Vice President Fox indicated that he attended the Planning Commission meeting, however, there was nothing of significance to the District to report. CLOSED SESSION On a motion by Director Knauft and seconded by Vice President Fox, the Board voted 4-0 to hold a closed session to discuss labor relations matters. Upon returning to regular session, William P. Workman, General Manager, stated that the Board provided direction for the current labor relations negotiations. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Director Knauft and seconded by Vice President Fox, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn to May 5, 8:30 a. m., at the District offices. i William P. Workman General Manager/Secretary