HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-03-17; Water Systems Improvement Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES OF: WATER SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
DATE OF MEETING: March 17, 1969
TIME OF MEETING: 4:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Manager's Conference Room
PRESENT: James O'Toole, W. Atkinson, W. D. Cannon, C. E. Martin,
Robert Watson, W. C. Esterline, Glenn McComas, Knox
Williams, W. Friday, Bob 13eely, Otto Scheuneman
The meeting was called to order to 4:04 P.M.
Chairman O'Toole stated that the draft letter Bartle Wells wrote
to the City Council from this Committee estimated a water rate
increase of 25 percent in all categories for the water project.
The matter under discussion is how are we going to make this rate
increase.
Mr. Atkinson stated he is sure Mr. Wells meant to put this 25 p~.r-
cent rate increase into effect immediately.
Bob Neely stated that if the Carlsbad Municipal Water District
raises their rates, it will be necessary for the City to also
raise water rates in order to cover the cost of water and water
operations.
Mr. Cannon stated that there should be enough revenue to sell the
bond without the need to sell excess property.
Another question raised is how much should the water rate be
increased to cover rate increases for several years.
Mr. Neely mentioned the Water Department is operated off of water
rate charges and. at the present time this Department has just
enough funds to operate.
Chairman O'Toole suggested we reform our water rate structure and
complete water system.
Mr. Neely stated the Water Department could study water rates and
make a recommendation to the Committee. The Water Department will
also study the use of the water in the valley.
At the present time Engineering Science is preparing a study and
will be here March 24 for discussion. It was therefore requested
that Mr. Friday attend the next meeting to inform the Committe of
the meeting with Engineering Science.
After much discussion, Mr. Cannon motioned that the Committee
recommend a rate increase of 30 percent across the board on
everything. Mr. Watson seconded the motion.
After much discussion on the motion, the vote was unanimous in
favor of a 30 percent rate increase.
It is therefore moved that the motion to effect the 30 percent
increase across the board be recommended to the City Council.
It was suggested that a water rate study be made by the City
(Water Department) and Mr. Neely agreed to study the matter.
Chairman O'Toole suggested waiting until we hear from Engineering
Science before proceeding with the rate system study.
Mr. Atkinson moved the meeting be adjourned and was seconded by
Mr. Williams.
Chairman O'Toole adjourned the meeting at 5:16 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Bishop
Recording Secretary