HomeMy WebLinkAboutDistrict 11 Minutes 1950-03-08MINUTES OF ~ETING OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO.11
OF ORANGE COUNTY,CALIFORNIA
March 8,1950,at 8:00 P.M.
Board of Supervisors Room
The Board of Directors met in regular session.
There were present:Directors Willard Smith (Chairman)and
Jack Greer;Administrative Officer Nelson M.Launer,Chief Deputy
County Counsel George Holden,Attorney E.J.Marks and the
Secretary.Absent:Director Vernon E.Langenbeck.
The joint meeting of the district boards was called to order
by Chairman Virgil Reed at 8:05 P.M.
A motion was made,duly seconded ani carried,to approve the
Minutes of February 8,1950,as mailed out.The Secretary reported
that there was no quorum present at the meeting to have been held
February 23,1950,only the Secretary being present.
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RE:APPROVAL OF On motion of Director Greer,duly see-
WARRANT REGISTERS onded and unanimously carried by board
members present,the Joint Administrative
Fund Warrant Register covering Voucher Demands Nos.l2L1.and 125 (for
February payroll and legal services)was approved for signature and
payment.
On motion of Director Greer,duly seconded and unanimously
carried by board members present,the Warrant Register covering
Voucher Demands Nos.156 to 158 (for director’s compensation)was
approved for signature and payment.
A certified copy of the City of Orange Resolution dated
February 7,1950,and concerning the design and construction of a
digester at the Joint outfall Sewer Treatment.Plant was read by the
Secretary.A motion was made,duly seconded and carried,to receive
and file said Resolution.
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RE:EMPLOYMENT OF Administrative Officer Nelson Launer
ENGINEER AND recommended the employment of an engineer
ASSISTANT ENGINEER and assistant engineer.
On motion of Director Greer,duly
seconded and unanimously carried by board members present,the
Administrative Officer was authorized to employ Mr.Nat Neff as
Engineer at $~5O.OO per month and Mr.Charles Sweet as Assistant
Engineer at $t~OO.OO per month;said employment to be on a month-to-
month basis and to be effective as of March ].5,1950.
RE:EMPLOYMENT OF The Administrative Officer stated that
DIEHL &COMPANY Diehl &Company would set up an account
ing system at a total cost of approxi
mately $250 to $500 and recommended the employment of this firm.
On motion of Director Greer,duly seconded and unanimously
carried by board members present,the Administrative Officer was
authorized to employ the firm of Diehi arid Company of Santa Ana to
set up the accounting system for the sanitation districts;said em—
ployrnent to be on a per diem basis and the total cost not to exceed
$500.00.
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Chairman Reed raised the question regarding the participation
of District No.8 in the joint administrative organization.After
a general discussion on this subject it was decided that District
No.8 should pay a specified annual charge as outlined in Section
(b)-3 of the Joint Administrative Agreement.This charge would
be determined from the actual administrative costs applicable to
District No.8.
RE:EMPLOYMENT OF The Administrative Officer recommended
SECRETARY-CONTROLLER the employment of a secretary-controller
AND STENOGRAPHER and a stenographer.
On motion of Director Greer,duly
seconded and unanimously carried by board members present,the Ad
ministrative Officer was authorized to employ Mr.Daniel H.Nelson
as Secretary-Controller at $325.00 per month and Miss Ora Mae
Merritt as Stenographer at $200.00 per month;said employment to be
effective as of March 15,1950.
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RE:INS1JT~ANCE A motion was made,duly seconded and unan
imously carried by board members present,
adopting the following Resolution:
RESOLVED that the Administrative Officer of County Sanitation
Districts Nos.1,2,3,5,6,7,and 11 of Orange County be instruc
ted to apply for and secure a policy of workmen’s compensation
insurance on the employees of said Districts,and also a general
liability policy of insurance covering liability of all employees of
said joint Districts for damages caused by them or any of them or for
damages caused by any of the works,property or facilities of said
Districts.
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RE:EQUIPPING OFFICE A motion was made,duly seconded and unan
imously carried by board members present,
adopting the following Resolution:
RESOLVED that Nelson M.Launer,the Administrative Officer,be
authorized,at the expense of Orange County Sanitation Districts Nos.
1,2,3,5,6,7,and 11,to have installed the necessary partitions
in the rooms leased from the City of Santa Ana,and equip said
offices with the necessary furniture,furnishings and other equip
ment for transaction of business of said Districts.
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RE:INCIDENTAL A motion was made,duly seconded and
EXPENSES OF ADMIN-unanimously carried by board members pres
ISTRATIVE OFFICER ent,adopting the following Resolution:
WHEREAS,the Administrative Officer of Orange County Sanitation
Districts Nos.1,2,3,5,6,7,and 11 is required to expend money
for necessary incidental expenses in performing the duties of his
office.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that he be and is hereby authorized to
expend funds of said Districts in paying for necessary incidental
expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the duties
of his office,and to monthly present bills for the same.
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Attorney E.J.Marks presented a progress report regarding the
legal work that is under way and discussed some of the problems In
connection with this work.
At 9:55 P.M.,District No.11 Board adjourned.
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Chairman,Boai~d of Directors
County Sanitation District No.11
ATTEST:Orange County,California
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CHARLES A.SWEET
Temporary Secretary,Board of Directors
County Sanitation District No.11
Orange County,California
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