HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-01-16; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEZTING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSJ3A.D MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTJUCT HELD ON JBNU[BRY 16, 1962, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 2698 STATE S'llRPET, CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA..
President Kelly called the meeting to order at 2:05 P.M. with Directors Carnohan,
Coe (2:06) and Greek answering roll call. Also present were Acting Manager Kubota,
Engineer Clayton, Superintendent Tucker and Office Secretary e T e Bruce Smith served
as Legal camsel.
I Upon motion by Director Greek, seconded by Director Camohan, and unanimously carried:
the minutes of the regular meeting of January 2, 1962 were approved as presented.
Director Greek, Treasurer for the District, reported on the bond signing and delivery
for Improvement DLstrict No. 4 which was completed on January 9, 1962. Funds in the
amount of $693,021.52, which included the bond proceeds and the accrued interest
in the amount of $3,021.52, were deposited in tact at the Security First National
Bank. After conferring with the Manager regarding construction payment schedules
and reimbursements to be made to other funds, the followirag investments were made
with the inactive funds for I.D. No. 4:
Security First National Bank 0- $50,000.00 -0 30-day inactive account @ 1: -- $100,000.00 -- 90-day inactive account @ 2;
Bank of America -- Oceanside -- $100,000.00 -- 90-day inactive account @ 2; -- $250,000.00 -- 180-day inactive account @ 34
Additional collateral has been pledged by these agencies to cover these deposits.
The Legal Counsel informed the Board his office has received two invoices ftrr the
I$. No. 4 proceedings, one from Jeffries Banknote Company in the amount of $895.96
for the printing of the bonds, and the other from O'Melveny and Myers ia the amount
of $1,070.00 for legal services. These payments were discussed and held €or approval
with other financial transactions.
Director Maerkle arrived at 2:25 P.M.
Report of Engineer:
Engineer Clayton informed the Board that some problems have been developing at the
San Marcos tank and there-seems to be some corrosion of the prestressing steel.
Bill Curtis from Boyle Engineering has made an inspection of the tank and there are
some areas where it appears that the gunite coating is loosening on the steel. The
Engineer pointed out that while the problem is not pressing or immediate, he would
of the corrosion. A check will be made with the Helix Irrigation District and the
City of San D'iego to see if by have had a similar problem with their tanks and any
possible solution.
suggest that; an investigation be made of the problem in order to determine the extent
Two invoices were presented by the Engineer for payment, one in the amount of $1,927.!
covering engineering services and reproductions for the Squiresh Valve Station, and
the other in the amount of $543.01, covering the surveying and description for the
headquarters site. He explained that in addition to the surveying which the Board
had authorized for $400.00, the crew had also compiled a topography map on the area
as he felt such information would be necessary for the development of the property anc
could be accomplished more economically at this time with the other surveying services
This topographic study resulted in the additional charge of $143.01 and he offered the
Board the option of kcepting the charge of $400.00 as authorized, with the additional
charge €or the topographic study to be paid at this time ~r at a future time when this
material is needed. The Manager pointed out that a topographic study has been includc
in the summary for the development program for the headquarters site as such a study
is important in determining the best economical use of the land. After discussion,
Board determine at a later date that such information will be required for the develol
of the property, the additional fee of $143.01 will be paid. Upon motion by Direct01
payment for this invoice in the amount of $400.00, as outlined in the former agreemen1
for '&e service .
I it was decided that the District has no immediate need for &is study and should &e
. Greek, seconded by Director Carnohan, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized
Squires Dam The Engineer called the Board?s attention to the matter of the access Access Road road at the Squires Dim site stating that it is the subject of re-
four or five culverts which are involved. The Contractor, Manager and Engineer
have met and discussed the matter in detail. The Contractor had originally suggestec
a figure of $3,000.00 for this additional work but it has been agreed that he will
will show the cost of the pipe and installation of the footage required Bnd payment
will be made on a pro-ration of cost basis.
Squires Dam The Manager reported that the preliminary plans for the Chlorination
Chlorination Station have been received from Boyle Engineering and the possibilit)
Station has been discussed of allowing the Contractor for Squires Dam, the
R. E. Melbourne Company, Inc., to do the earthwork on the site. Sinc
the equipment is available, this work muld be done at this time and the Contractor
this operation. After discussion, the Manager was instructed to inveseigate this
possibility.
Progress Payment Progress Payment No. 1, in the amount of $12,386.75, less retentj
No. 1 -- 1.D.No. 4 of lo%, leaving a net payment due of $11,148.08, was presented
for Board approval. The Hanager informed the Board that with tht ailv&ce of the partial payment in the amount of $10,000.00 which was approved at
the January 2, 1962 meeting, there is a balance due the Contractor on the progress
payment of $1,l48.08. After discussion, upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded
by Director Coe, and unanimously carried, the Board autbpized payment of the balance
due on Progress Payment No. 1, a net amount of $1,148.08 .
Squires Dam The Manager informed the Board that a communication has been received Water Rights fr.om the State Water Rights Board requesting an additional fee of
$357.00 for the processing of the District's "Applicat5on to Appropria
Unappropriated Water" which was submitted at the State's request. After discussion,
it was decided to withhold action on this macter since the District does not anticipa
any actual appropriation of water which would justify the payment of this fee. The matter was turned over to the Legal Counsel for further investigation.
alignment and will require the addition of corrugated drains at the
1
for the ChloriQPtion Station project would not need to bring in any heavy equipment: i
I Construction The Manager informed the Board that the District has been notified b
Program I.D. 2 the John R. Davies and Son Contracting firm that we must take deliv
of the pipe shipment which-was originally scheduled €me installation
at the Leo Carrillo ranch. The problim of providing storage for this shipment was
discussed and it was decided to store it at the I.D. No. 2 Tank with the other pipe
which the District has in storage. The Manager will contact City officials to discus
the possibility of sale of this pipe to the City of Carlsbad Water Department, since
the Ciey is cmncing a water project very shortly where this pipe could be utilized
Realignment of The Legal Counsel presented a draft of a resolution providing for
Division Boundaries the realignments of division boundaries in accordance with discus
at the Committee meeting held on January 15.
After discussion, the Legal Counsel read a BESOLUTLON OF TEE BOARD OF DIRBCTORS OF
Resolution THE DIRHCTORS OF CaRISRkl "NICIP' "ER DISTRICT. &I motion of
No. 154 Director Maexkle, seconded by Director Camohan, and unanimously carried
C&USB& MUNICPAL WTEX DISTRICT RELOCATING THE DIWISION BolND&fXS OF
the said Resolution numbered "154" was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Directors Kelly, Carnohan, Coe, Greek, Maerkle,
NOES : Directors : None
&SENT: Directors : None I Insurance The Manager informed tihe Board that an extension on the renewal of the Program insurance policies has been obtained to February 6, 1962, and the matter
will be discussed in detail at the a- -regular meeting which falls on
that date.
Delinquent President Kelly reported he had talked with Harold Bauer regarding
Account the tomato crop on which an attachment has been levied by the District
for collection of the delinquent water charges. Mr. Bauer and his
financial backer, .Mr. Bedoian, do not feel that the market price for the tomatoes
is high ,enough to warrant investing additional funds in the harvesting of the crop.
The Manager informed the Board that the District operation is now back on the
once a month billing procedure due to the seasonal decrease in water usage. At the
present time there are two small delinquent accounts, one with R, J V Farms, who
have indicated that this payment will be taken care of since they plan to engage in
farming operations in the District next year, and &e other with Yoshimora Brothers,
who have been consistently delinquent with their payments,, These meters haye been
turned off.
The Manager reported &e Distxict is now making increased deliveries to the City of
Carlsbad at an approximate rate of 1,000,000 gallons per day. The present plan is
for the District to provide the City with 75% to 80% of their requirements with the
additional needs to be provided by the pumping of their wells.
In regard to the request for water service by the Yasukochi Brothers at the Calayara
Lake area, the Manager reported he had discussed the matter with the City Engineer
and the City is planning to annex all of the lake lands to the City of Carlsbad. It
has been agreed that water would be available for delivery to the Yasukschi lands
but -it is just a matter of jurisdiction.
Notice has been received from the vnited States Post Office at Carlsbad regarding re
of the bulk mailing-permit which has been in force during the past year. Renewal
will not be made on this permit as no need for bulk mailing is anticipated at this t
The annual audit report from the San Diego CounfqWater Authority has been received
by the District and will be placed on file for review by jinterested Board members.
President Kelly briefed the Board on legislation now pending to permit the use of
Colorado River water for the restoration of Lake Elsinore and its development as
a resort area. After discussion, the Legal Counsel was instructed to draft a resolu
opposing this plan on the basis that water is a precious commodity and the supply is such that is should b.e conserved for normal population requirements and usage.
Finances: Upon motion by Director Greek, seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimou
of $14,994.86, and Checks No. 185 to No. 187, in the amount of $56,035.60. Checks Nl
4612 and NO. 4613, in the amount of $500,000.00,~.~ approved to transfer these fun
to inactive accounts.
Upon motion by Dir.ector Greek, seconded by Director Maerklte, and unanimously carried
the following invoices were approved for payment:
I
I
carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 4610 th~m No. 4653 in the amount
Everts and Esenoff $ 1,265 .OO
Jeffries Banknote 895.96
O'Melyeny &.Myers 1,070 .OO
Schwabacher & Company 3,268.56
Upon motion by DZrector Greek, .seconded by Director Maerklte, and unanimously carried
the invoice presented by Boyle Engineering for engineering services for the Squires
Dam Valve Station was approved for payment in the amount of $1,927.56, subject to
checking and approval by the Eanager.
Director Maerkle was excused from the meeting at 4r05 P.M,.
I The Manager presented an invoice in the amount of$&6,75, frgm the Benton Engineerij
firm covering laboratory time and field services in connection with the soils testin, program at'squires Dam. Upon motion by Director Greek, seconded by Director Coe, ant
unanimously carried, this invoice was approved for payment.'
The meeting was declared adjourned at 4:15 P.M.
J$$$g/..
,,./j
-,,A .<' ' Q 1 / f,,, President of d - $k< ._.^ .G.4 ~?"CAT I\. ., . .L4,.. .TU
T... CBRISBBD MUNICl
Secretary of the Board of Directors