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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-08-18; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON AUGUST 18, 1971, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:04 P.M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmichael, Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present were General Manager Kubota, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Public Relations Consultant Randall 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 Mac Leod, seconded by Direct- Mi nu tes or Kel ly, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting I of August 4, 1971 were approved as corrected. Appointment Upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, of Director - and unanimously carried, it was moved that Harold F?. Engelmann be Division 1 appointed as Director of Division 1 to fill the vacancy created by tered by the Legal Counsel after which Director Engelmann was officially seated on the Board. Election of President Maerkle called for nominations for the position of Vice- Off i cers President left vacant by the resignation of Director Palmer. Upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Carmi chael , the name of Director Mac Leod was placed in nomination for the position of Vice-president. The nominations were closed and an unanimous ballot was cast in favor of Director Mac Leod for the off i ce of Vi ce-Presi den t. the resignation of Director Palmer. The Oath of Office was adminis- I Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Carmi chael , the name of Di - rector Engelmann was placed in nomination for the position of Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. The nominations were closed and an unanimous ballot was cast in favor of Director Engelmann for the office of Assistant Secretary and Assis- tant Treasurer. Resolution Legal Counsel presented Resolution No. 267, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF No. 267 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT RECOGNIZ- CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT" and after discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Mac Leod, Resolution number "267" was adopted by the following vote: ING AND COMMENDING THE EFFORTS AND SERVICES OF JOHN T. PALMER TO AYES : DIRECTORS : Carmi chael , Engelmann , Kel ly , Mac Leod , Maerkl e NOES : DIRECTORS : None ABSENT : DIRECTORS : None City of Carlsbad President Maerkle informed the Board that the Mayor had instruct- ed the Chairman of the City Water Committee to call for a meeting before October, 1971 if no action had been taken on the matter of the agreement before then. San Diego County The Manager informed the Board that the San Diego Cou.nty Water Water Authority Authority Board had approved the request for the Authority to do June report from the Water Authority 1 ists the heaviest draw in the history of the Metropolitan Water District, 1.3 billion gallons a day. Pub1 i c Randall Mi tchell reported that the indepth story by Sharon Morgan, Carls- Re1 ations bad Journal, will appear in the Progress Edition of the Journal in late Fair Booth and will be getting together with the Manager to discuss what will be in- volved in the exhibit. Mr. Mitchell delivered all the pictures of the past and curren directors ready for display in the lobby. I the second level engineering study on the Tri City Pi pel i ne. The September, 1971. He has had some discussions regarding the Industrial LAFCO The Manager reported that President Maerkle, Legal Counsel Swirsky, and the Manager attended the meeting on Monday, August 16, 1971 and that no election was held as they did not have a quorum present. A new meeting is sched- uled for Monday evening, August 23, 1971, and hope enough Districts will attend to have a quorum. Chamber of Director Carmichael reported on the last Chamber of Commerce meeting. Commerce After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Di- ed the official representative to the Chamber of Commerce for the District. San Diego Gas The Manager informed the Board that the District had received a & Electric letter from Valley Center Municipal Water District inviting the Rate Increase District to participate in opposing the proposed rate increase by was taken on this matter. Legal Counsel : La Costa Vi1 lage The Legal Counsel informed the Board that he had received notice Law Suit of a hearing on September 8, 1971 before the Court of Appeals. Budget The Manager and Mrs. Simpson, Accounting Officer, presented the final 1971-72 budget for Fiscal Year 1971-72. The Manager discussed the Capital Im- of the District came up and the Manager informed the Board that this item can be taken care of out of the contingencies fund. The Manager also reviewed the Special Improvement District Is Bond Funds. The fol lowing tax rates were establ ished for the fiscal year 1971-72. General Fund -146, I. D. No. 1, 86; I. D. No. 2, 294; I. D. No. 3, 456; I. D. No. 4, 56. Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the budget for fiscal year 1971-72 as presented. I rector Kelly, and unanimously carried, Director Carmichael was appoint- the San Diego Gas & Electric Company. After discussion, no action provement List for a total of $415,212. The question of an aerial survey I Resolution The Legal Counsel reviewed Resolution No. 268, entitled "A RESOLUTION No. 268 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT DETER- MINING THE AMOUNTS NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION IN THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL MATER DISTRICT, IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER PROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 OF THE CARLSBAD MUMICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, AND IMPROVEMENT MENCING JULY 1, 1971, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1971 AND FIXING THE RATES OF TAX TO BE LEVIED FOR SUCH FISCAL YEAR". After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, the said Resolution numbered "268" was adopted by the fol lowing vote: DISTRICT, IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, IM- DISTRICT NO. 4 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL NATER DISTRICT, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR COM- AYES : DIRECTORS : Carmi chael , Engelmann , Kelly , Mac Leod, Maerkl e NOES : DIRECTORS: None ABSENT : DIRECTORS : None A short recess was called at 3:55 and the meeting resumed at 4:07 P.M. El Camino Real The Manager informed the Board that Don Hubbard Contracting Co. Highway Projects was paid the final amount of $18,730.86 and that the Contractor up work is done. He is almost finished and after the Engineer approved the work, it will be completely accepted. Tri City The Manager informed the Board that since the Water Authority has approved Pipeline our request for the second engineering study, the agreement between the Irrigation District and the San Diego County Water Authority will be worked on. Squires Dam The Manager informed the Board that he has been delayed in prepar- Addition No. 2 i ng the engineering contract 5 but a1 1 the planning work has started has deposited $1,000 with the District until all his final clean- I four parties, Carlsbad Municipal Mater District, City of Oceanside, Vista Meeting August 18, 1971 -2- and Benton Engineering will be starting work the last week of August or the first week of September, 1971. Water The Manager reviewed the water statistics for the first half of August, Statistics 1971, with delivery of 638.9 acre feet. Loss was 41 acre feet or 6%. La Costa The Manager informed the Board that Benton Engineering found a portion Reservoir of the road would have to be recompacted at an additional cost of $2,000 Site to $3,000. This will raise the estimated cost to $15,000 and because of of the $10,000 limitation on the contract, acting on recommendation of the Manager, District can buy the pipe direct. Upon motion of Director Kelly, sec- onded by Director Mac Leod and unanimously carried, the Manager was authorized to pur- chase the storm drain pipe for the amount of $2,100 from Amerco. Driveway The Manager reviewed for the Board his plans for moving the driveway exchange for the District I s 60' easement with the Cemetery people. The Manager ex- pl ained he would 1 i ke to do this at the time a1 1 the pub1 ic improvements, curbs and gutters, etc. , are put in. San Marcos The Manager informed the Board that he had a request from the San County Water Marcos County Water District for a temporary connection at the out- Di s tri ct let at the Texaco Station on Rancho Santa Fe Road. The Board agreed District needs it. KAMPGROUNDS The Manager informed the Board that KOA are preparing to annex to the OF AMERICA City of Carl sbad on Pal omar Airport Road, a1 1 the land from the power 1971 and it is understood that the District will serve the water. Mobile Home The Manager informed the Board that he has received plans for the Park water system for the mobile home park on Poinsettia Lane and he is I entrance to the south in the new section the District would acquire in informally to allow this connection when San Marcos County Water line west. This annexation will come up before LAFCO in September, I in the process of looking them over. Freeway The City of Carlsbad wi 11 be providing water for the 1 andscaping Landscaping along the Freeway and asked if this qualifies as irrigation water. with the Board's permission, the Manager will check this out further to see if it can qual ify for irrigation rates. Superintendent's Report: The Manager read a report submitted by the Superintendent stating that the meters are under daily survei 11 ance and the fi el d crew has re1 ocated and raised valve cans south of Palomar Airport Road. Water delivery from the Authority is 20 cfs and water 1 eve1 at Squires Dam is 500.7. Have shut off 4 Fratee meters by request as Frazee has 1 ost his lease. Instal led new meter at Magnedyne and completed remedial work at Line' "B'l I. D. No. 3 Take off and Squires Control. Sewer Mr. Priday informed the Board that the District should be looking into Connection a possible sewer connection at this time as the Carlsbad Industrial Park has been given approval for a sewer 1 ine which will go by the District property. The Manager will check out the plans for this line to see about a sewer connection when the improvements are made in front of the Headquarters Bui 1 d- ing. The Manager informed the Board that he had written a letter to the Pic0 County Water District regarding the fact that Cities are not required to file audit reports with the Grand Jury and County Offices. Special Accounts Payable: Upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, payment was approved to James Gaiser & Co. in the amount of $816.50 for Under the present rules 3 landscaping water does not qualify but I Meeting August 18, 1971 -3- work in connection with the City of Carlsbad Water Department Study. Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly and of Checks unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 5738 thru August 5, 1971 thru August 18, 1971. Check No. 5785, in the amount of $78,002.37 covering the period I The meeting was declared adjourned at 4:52 P.M. ATTEST : 5j#f L,,’ c4 I =e& 39 Secretary of the Boarkk Directors I I Meeting August 18, 1971 -4-