HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-08-04; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON AUGUST 4, 1971, AT 2 :00 P.M. , AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
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The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P.M. by President Maerkle with Directors
Carmichael , Kelly, Mac Leod and Palmer answering roll call. Also present were General Manager Kubota, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Publ ic Relations Consultant Randal 1 Mitchell and Office Secretary. Mr. Win Priday, Director of Public Works for the City of Carlsbad, was also in attendance.
Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Mi nu tes Mac Leod and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 21, 1971 were approved with correction on El Camino Real Proj- ect "that the Notice of Completion has been filed and the 35 days are up August 10, l!
City of Director Maerkle reported that he had a meeting with Mayor Dunne regardin! Carlsbad the agreement submitted to the City and that the District should be hearir from the City the first of next week.
San Diego County Water Authority No report.
Chamber of The Manager informed the Board that he had received a brochure from the Commerce Associated Chambers of Commerce regarding an Industrial Fair that will be held at the Plaza Camino Real, October 13 thru 17, 1971. Upon motiol
of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Palmer, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District allot $75.00 for a booth at the Industrial Fair and Mr. Mitchr was instructed to work up a display.
Publ i c Randal 1 Mi tchell reported that he had arranged a tour of the District fo' Relations the following morning with Sharon Morgan of the Carlsbad Journal Staff SI
are preparing .
Legal Counsel :
Speci a1 California Legal Counsel Swirsky reported that he and the Manager had at- Districts tended the LAFCO meeting on August 2, 1971 and that LAFCO had adopted the rules and regulations as sent out. He informed the Board that President Maerkle must attend the next meeting on August 16, 1971 to elect a member to sit on the LAFCO Committee.
A short recess was called at 2:43 and the meeting resumed at 2:53.
General Manager:
El Camino Real The Manager presented a final report on the El Camino Real Project. Projects Original contract price was $187,906.00, two change orders $4,378.0 and extra work $2,134.31 for a total project cost of $194,354.34. The Manager presented for payment an invoice from Don Hubbard Contracting Co. for wor performed at the Agua Hedionda Bridge in the amount of $105.56. Upon motion of Di- rector Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod and unanimously carried, payment to Don
Hubbard Contracting Co, in the amount of $105.56 was approved.
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Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Palmer and unanimously carried the Board authorized that the District release the retention in the amount of $18,784 on August 31, 1971 on the condition that $1,000.00 be retained until all the minor it are done.
Tri-City The Manager reported that the District has sent a request to the Water Pipe1 ine Authority for the second level engineering study and that it will be on the agenda for the next meeting of the San Diego County Water Authority.
Squires Dam The Manager presented a feasi bi 1 i ty and preliminary engineering de- Addition No. 2 sign proposal for the Board's review. Director Kelly protested
having to hire geologists and the Manager pointed out that the State Division of Dam Safety is now demanding a geologists report. After discussion, upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Kelly , and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District. accept the Manager's report and make progress on the first three steps and the Manager will have a formal contract drawn up for the next meeting.
AB 3050 The Manager reported that a letter has been sent to Assemblyman John I Knox opposing AB 3050 which provides for "SANCOG".
Budget The Manager reported that the District is preparing all of the capi- Fiscal Year tal improvement figures and getting surplus figures together, and it
meeting to meet the deadline for filing with the County.
La Costa Reservoir Manager reported that he has received a proposal from Cameron and Substation Brothers to install the storm drain pipe and for the fill
may be necessary to either have an adjourned meeting or call a special
/ Site matter. The Manager has an offer from the San Diego Gas & Electric Go. to deed the site to the District. Upon motion of
Director Kelly, seconded by Director Mac Leod and unanimously carried, the Manager was authorized to issue a purchase order to Cameron Brothers in the amount of $9,500.( as per their proposal.
Upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Mac Leod and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District hire Benton Engineering to do the compaction testing and inspection on this instal lation.
Mobile The Manager asked for permission to move the second trailer, which was pur- Home chased a few months ago, from the Squires Dam location to a new location No. 2 around the Headquarters Building. Andy Anson has indicated that he would
seconded by Director Palmer and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District move the second trailer from the Squires Dam location to the new location in the Ware.
be interested in living in the trailer. Upon motion by Director Carmichael
I house Yau'd.
Warehouse The Manager reported that the Superintendent now has his office in the Office warehouse and would 1 i ke to have the three offices completed including
moved back there. The Manager was instructed to obtain three bids on completing these offices.
heat and air conditioning so that the telemetry equipment can a1 1 be
Radio The Manager reported that the radio units are about completed and the Units Telephone Company is installing a pair of lease lines and the District should be on the air very shortly.
Russel 1 The Manager reported that Russel 1 Grosse is moving back into the area and Grosse wants water on his ranch. Mr. Grosse has sent in a check for $500.00 and Service the Manager wi 11 get in touch with Mr. Grosse as more money is needed for his service.
Water The Manager reported that the total water production for the month of Statistics July, 1971 at 1120.6 acre feet, with a loss of 35.3 acre feet which is :
Superintendent's Report:
The Manager read a report submitted by Superintendent Henley stating that the field crew is keeping all irrigation meters under daily inspection, and keeping a close watc on the Contractor to the south. District is now taking 20 cfs water delivery and the 1 ake 1 eve1 is 500.3. Field crew repaired the La Costa 8 x 2 meter and are looking i nt the possibility of replacing the meter with a different type of meter.
CorrespondenceIAnnouncemen ts :
Resolution from San Diego County Water Authority No. 7341 setting forth the water rate for filtered water to become effective January 1, 1972.
Invitation to attend the meeting on August 6, 1971 of the Water Resources Management and Study Committee at the San Marcos County Water District. The Manager informed the
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Board he will not be able to attend this meeting.
Copy of a letter from S. C. Lagerlof, Pic0 County Water District, regarding Special District’s and the Manager will write him a letter reminding him that the Speci a7 Districts must file a copy of our annual audit report.
Announcement that the Irrigation Districts Association of California is scheduling an insurance seminar on Liability insurance and other matters at San Diego, October
12, 1971, for pub1 ic agencies. The Legal Counsel and the Manager would 1 i ke to attend this seminar.
Speci a1 Accounts Payable:
Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, payment was approved to Randal 1 Mi tchell in the amount of $272.30 for services for the month of July, 1971.
Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Carmichael, and unanimously carried, payment was approved to Jack Y. Kubota, for the month of July, 1971 as follows: General Manager’s Office $785.00; Engineering Projects $1,203.00; Alga Road 18” Connection $301.00; and El Camino Real Relocation and Extension $333.00 for a total of $2,622.00.
Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Palmer, and unanimously car- ried, payment was approved to the International Business Machines Corp. in the amount of $126.00 for the maintenance agreements on the three electric typewriters.
Ratification Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and of Checks unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 5707 thru Checks No. 5737, in the amount of $30,198.02 covering the period July 22, 1971 thru August 4, 1971.
Investment of Treasurer Kelly reported that the time deposit investment of Inacta’ve Funds $100,000 which matured July 22, 1971 was rolled over for a 90 day
Palmer, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified the Treasurer’s action of this investment.
Resignation Director Palmer submitted his resignation from the Board of Director’s effective at the close of this meeting, since he will be moving out of the District before the next Board meeting. Upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Camichael and unanimously carried, the resignation of Director Palmer wa5 accepted with regrets. The Legal Counsel wi7 1 prepare a resol uti on in appreciation of Director Palmer’s service.
The meeting was declared adjourned at 4:25 P.M.
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1 period. Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director
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Secretary of the Board of Directors
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