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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-02-17; Water Systems Improvement Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES OF: WATER SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE DATE OF MEETING: February 17, 1969 TIME OF MEETING: 4:00 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: City Manager's Conference Room Present: James P. O'Toole, Glenn McComas, C. E. Martin, W. C. Esterline, Robert L. Watson, Knox Williams, W. F. Friday, Stu Wilson, w. Atkinson Absent: W. D. Cannon The meeting was held to further discuss the City-owned property on Foussat Road and Mission Avenue. Mr. McComas stated that an offer has been received to move the facility into one corner of the property. A shopping center firm is interested in this corner property which consists of 2 3/4 acres and the facility takes up less than 1/3. If a new facility is installed for the City by the buyer, perhaps the offer should be considered. Mr. Martin stated that we do not have a clear title to the property but are in the process of trying to clear it up and will have clear title to the property. Mr. Atkinson questioned whether the interested buyer had made any type of offer and received a negative answer. Mr. Williams mentioned that the previous offer was $50,000. Mr. Wilson stated that we should own it and the representative in this matter came up with the agreement with the Title Company but has made little progress in quite awhile. Mr. Wilson stated that the major problem is getting the representative to get the job done and will call the Title Company to see about getting another representative on the job. Mr. Atkinson suggested that a long-term lease on the property would perhaps be a good investment. Mr. O'Toole stated that the recommendation made at the November 18 meeting to hold onto the property and wait until a consulting engineer can advise them of the situation is still valid. A motion was made recommending that the matter of title be cleared up. The motion was seconded and the vote unanimous to clear the title as soon as possible. - 2 - Mr. O'Toole stated that another thing that came up is the question of the study of water rates and discussed this in connection with the water system. Mr. McComas stated that the Carlsbad Municipal Water District has told us that they are anticipating a rate increase. Therefore, any studies we would prepare would have no bearing since the Water District would follow up with additional water rates. Mr. Martin read a portion of the report from Barland Wells dated February 1967 regarding bonds. It was mentioned there is $2^ million on the water bond. Mr. Wells is coming here March 4 at 10:00 A.M. to meet with this Committee, and with the Parking Authority, and may have some new concepts. This will be discussed and at that time the Committee will be able to make a recommendation. Mr. O'Toole stated that he would rather have an increase in rates now. Mr. Watson stated that it appears we will be fixed with a substantial raise in the water rates and thought that instead of one large payment it may be better to take action now and have two smaller payments. Mr. Friday explained the water and sir tax operations and how they are usually better than trash rates, water rates, etc. Mr. O'Toole stated that the water fund should be kept separate and think the people would rather pay separately also. It was mentioned that the present water rate minimum is about $2.20 for a 5/8" meter. Mr. O'Toole stated that if we do sell the land, we are not giving up our water rights and makes it imperative to get a clear title. With the increasing water rate going up as it is, Mr. Martin mentioned that we better take a good look at the San Luis Rey water basin. The water basin is an unreliable source, depending on the amount of rain water, etc. and will have Mr. Li11 make a recommendation about the possible use of the water. - 3 - Mr. O'Toole stated that at one time we agreed to meet regularly. We should have a scheduled meeting twice a month, one week prior to Council meetings. The vote was unanimous to meet twice a month on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 4:00 P.M. This schedule will take effect in March but due to the special March 4 meeting at 2:00 P.M. with Barland Wells, there will be no meeting March 10. The next scheduled meeting will be March 4 at 2:00 P.M. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Bishop Recording Secretary NOTE: The two scheduled meetings in March will be March 4 at 2:00 P.M. with Barland Wells, and March 24 at 4:00 P.M.