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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-04-03; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON APRIL 3, 1962, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 2698 STATE STREET, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA. The meeting was called to order at 2:04 P.M. by President Kelly with Directors Carnohan, Greek and Coe answering roll call. Also present were Acting Manager Kubota, Engineer Clayton, Legal Counsel T. Bruce Smith and Office Secretary. E Mr. Stanley Kelly and Mr. Irwin Kelly were also present to discuss a proposed water main extension. Upon motion of Director Greek, seconded by Director Carnohan, and unanimously carried the minutes of the regular meeting of March 20, 1962 were approved as presented. Reports of Legal Counsel: An attempt is being made to obtain information on the corporate status of Harold Bauer, dba Fairacre Farms, for the collection of the delinquent account for water service. The easament across the Lavina Kelly Estate property has not been completed, pending a description being obtained for this easement. The Board's attention was called to a recent suit involving the Otay Municipal Water District and the City of San Diego wherein the Courts have held that Municipal Districts have some lack of vested right to maintain services in corporate City areas In view of this decision it would seem to imply that the City may terminate the right of the District to service consumers within the corporate City limits. Director Maerkle arrived at 2:13 LM, Legal Counsel Smith further advised the Board that in view of the recent developments involving possible annexations by the City of some of the outlying areas presently served by the Municipal Water District, negotiations should be instituted with the City for a contract which would spell out the rights of the District on water service in this regard. The Manager reported the City of Carlsbad has already initiated the first steps to annex the Calavara Lake lands and are also including this District's dam site. After further discussion, it was decided that this matter should be placed on the agenda for the first meeting in May. Reports of Engineer: Santa Fe The Engineer reported another inspection of the Santa Fe tank kas made Tank by representatives from the Portland Cement Company and samples of the scale which has formed are being analyzed and a report will be forthcomin It was their recommendation that the District not consider a cathodic protection syst until the eesults of this inspection and analysis have been reviewed. Boyle Engineering have been working with Wallace and Tiernan in regard to the arrange for the Chlorination Station at Squires Dam. Sketches and ideas have been obtained and they will go over all of the material with the Manager and report back at the next meeting a Squires Dam: The Manager reported work is progressing on the Squires Dam project, and the Contracl has now commenced the earthwork operation. He requested the Board's consideration oJ an advance for the Contractor on work which was completed during the month of March, an estimated total completed work of $22,000.00. After discussion, upon motion by Director Coe, seconded by Director Greek, and unanimously carried, it was moved that an advance payment be made on Progress Payment No. 4 for the Squires Dam project in 1 I amount of $10,000,00, Annexation of The annexation proceedings for the Squires Darn site were discussed Dam Site and it was decided that letters should be forwarded to the Dawsons if they might be interested in annexing to the District at the same time. The Manage' was instructed to forward these letters notifying these property owners and stating that the annexation proceedings will be started at the next regular meeting of the Board. Sewerage Announcements have been forwarded to all affected property owners on Program the meeting scheduled for April 10, 1962, and a postcard reminder wil and Thibodos, who own land contiguous to the site, to ascertain I be mailed on Friday of this week. In accordance with a request from Mr. Dennis O'Leary of the State Water Pollution Board, copies of the three sewerage studies have been turned over to that agency. They have, in turn, forwarded the necessary forms for application for a Federal Grant should the District desire to proceed in that manner. Headquarters After discussion, the Manager was authorized to work on a rough gradi Site plan for the headquarters site so that the site would be available as a storage area. Water Line Mr. Stanley Kelly and Mr. Irwin Kelly were present to discuss a propo Extens ion water main extension, which would serve both of their properties and that of a third owner, Dr. Blair Pace. It was explained that this li would originate at the Palomar Airport Road at a common corner of the Max Len and Stanley Kelly properties and would traverse northward to a point where the lands of the three parties could be served. In examining the map of the area the possibili was discussed of extending Line "D", which was stubbed off serveral hundred feet from El Camino Real in Improvement District No. 3, across the area to connect with this proposed line, thereby providing a loop line to serve the southern portion of the District. After discussion, it was agreed that additional information and figures should be compiled on this proposed line and the alternatives and a decision will be made at the next meeting. Personnel The Manager informed the Board a questionaire has been received from the State Employees' Retirement System on the type of retirement pro now in force, He pointed out that the District now has in effect the Social Security program under the State Retirement System and suggested this might be an opportunity to have the Retirement Bystem make astudy of this District and develop facts on the advantages of the retirement system program for the employees of the District. After discussion, the Manager was authorized to contact the State Employees' Retirement Sys to obtain information on this program. Schwabacher & The Manager reported a letter has been forwarded to Schwabacher & Co Company informing them of the Board's views on the payment for the financial services for Improvement District No. 4. After discussion, upon mot by Director Carnohan, seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the check which was issued and is being held for payment of these services be voided and another be issued at the time of payment. I.D. No. 2 The Manager informed the Board that after the last meeting he had Tank contacted Mr. Sullivan regarding a breakdown of costs for the instal of the anodes for the I.D. No. 2 tank. He waa advised that the fee of $320.00 would include a $90.00 charge for labor with the balance for the required materials. On th basis of these charges, and because of the time factor involved in getting the anodes a letter. was forwarded to the firm authorizing them to proceed with the Fork. At the Board's request, the Manager will obtain quotations from some other firms for the annual inspection of this cathodic system. Water Rights ' The Manager informed the Board that the notices have been posted on Permit Application To Appropriate Unappropriated Water and a letter has bee rights for Squires Dam. I forwarded to the State apprising them of the facts about the water Announcement was made regarding the Quarterly meeting of the Water Agencies of San Diego County which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 19, at the Stardust Hotel. Legal Counsel Smith asked that the Board consider a flat rate for the travel allowance for the Irrigation Districts' Convention in San Francisco. A suggested figure will be submitted at the next meeting for the Board's consideration. Director Greek left the meeting at 4:30 P.M. I Finances: Upon motion by Director Carnohan, seconded by Rirector Maerkle, and un- animously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 4769 thru No. 4782, in the amount of $11,402.61. Director Carnohan requested a letter be forwarded by the Legal Counsel to the Richard A uirres regarding the repairs on the Falcon Pickup which were necessitated by an accident involving the Aguirre girl. The meeting was declared adjourned at 4:38 P.M. until April 10, 1962, at 2:OO P.M. at the City Hall Annex for the Sewerage Meeting with property owners of the District. g ATTEST CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISdICT I &/x&(? E, (22 Secretary of the Board of Directors CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT I