HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-01-13; Water Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES OF: WATER COMMITTEE MEETING
DATE OF MEETING: January 13, 1970 - 4:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Manager's Conference Room
PRESENT: Bob Watson, Glenn McComas, Bill Esterline, Don Hickethier,
W. D. Cannon, Win Friday, Bob Neely, Chief Anear, Joe Spano
ABSENT: Knox Williams, Bill Atkinson, Charles Martin , Hunter Cook
1. Minutes of the meeting of December 9, 1969 were approved as
written.
2. William Atkinson Resigned - Mr. Watson stated that Mr. Atkinson
called him and reported that due to his increased duties, he
wished to resign from this Committee and would write a letter
to that effect. His request was submitted to the Committee
and accepted. A letter thanking him for his service on the
Committee will be sent. This was approved by the Committee.
Mr. Watson stated that the procedure to fill this vacancy be
followed and that the Committee members obtain an idea of a
suitable person to fill this position.
3. Introduction - Mr. Don Hickethier was introduced to the Committee
members and welcomed into the Committee.
4. Scope of Committee Work - Mr. Friday reviewed the scope of this
Committee and stated the work is going to be more then anticipated.
There will be involvement in capital improvements. This Committee
is a recommending body to the Council and we should concern
ourselves in this field before the year is ended.
5. Status of Monroe Street Reservoir - The use of the Monroe Street
property was sent to the Planning Department January 5 to obtain
their ideas on the best use for the property. Their report was
read by Mr. Friday which stated they still feel the property
would be best used divided into three lots as reported at the
December 9, 1969 meeting. Mr. McComas stated this item is on
the Council agenda.
6. Fire Standby Charges - Chief Anear reviewed the standby charges
and the fact that they have had complaints about such charges.
He mentioned that sprinkler systems in buildings presented less
of a fire hazard and placed less of a burden on the Fire Department.
It was reported that about one-half of the cities and districts
make no charge for this service with the remaining majority
charging less than Carlsbad. It was the opinion of Chief Anear
and Mr. Friday that a $5.00 charge would be sufficient.
The standby charges pays for the checking and repair of the
line.
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After further discussion on the charges, it was suggested and
agreed that Messrs. Esterline, Watson and Friday meet together
to discuss this matter further and set up a motion for the
next Committee meeting.
7. Status of Capital Improvement Program - Mr. Cook will review
this item at the next meeting. Everything is proceeding
according to the schedule.
8. Other - General discussion was made on water bonds and the
selling of such and general review of the various Water Depart-
ment activities.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Bishop
Recording Secretary