HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-12-02; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARB OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON DECEMBER 1 , 1971 3 AT 2:OO P. M. , AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALI FORN IA :
The meeting was called to order at 2:OO P. M. by Director Maerkle with Directors Carmi chael , Engelmann, Kelly (2:Ol P.M.) and Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present were General Manager Kubota, Legal Counsel Swi rsky, Publ ic Re1 ations Con- sultant Randall Mitchell, and Office Secretary. Mr. Bob Neely, Superintendent of the Water Department of the City of Carlsbad, Mr. Robert L. Watson, Chairman of the Water Committee of the City of Carlsbad, and Mr. Gil Davis, reporter for the Blade Tribune newspaper, were also in attendance.
Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Minutes Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the
rection of El Camino Real to Interstate 5.
City of Legal Counsel informed the Board that a meeting had been held to dis- Carlsbad cuss the merging of the two water agencies and minutes of previous
Nater Committee, had made available a report from his committee to the City Council 3 and all agreed that most of the questions asked were covered in previous discussions. Mayor Dunne has appointed Ace Bowen to the City Water Committee. Director Carmichael raised the question of how long the District should keep the offer open. After a lengthy discussion, the Board and Mr. Watson agreed that it is imperative that the two agencies work together to find a harmonious answer to the problem. Mr. Bob Neely asked if the District took over the City Water Department would anybody be out of a job. President Maerkle made it very clear that all City Water Department personnel would be hired by the District.
Publ i c Randall Mitchell introduced Gil Davis, reporter for the Blade Tribune, Re1 ations to the Di rectors.
Personnel Upon motion of Director Carmi chael 3 seconded by Gi rector Mac Leod, and
pose of discussing personnel matters at 2:50 P.M. The executive session was con- cluded at 3:05 P.M.
A short recess was called at 3:05 P.M. and the meeting resumed at 3:15 P.M.
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regular meeting of November 17, 1971 were approved with the cor-
meetings had been exchanged. Mr. R. L. Watson, Chairman of the City
I unanimously carried, the Board went into executive session for the pur-
La Costa Legal Counsel informed the 8oard that he has notice that the Superior Village Court has denied the District's request for a hearing. He also in- Suit formed the Board that there will be no damages in connection with La Costa Village Unit No. 1 as they signed a waiver in order to proceed with hit No. 1.
Annexations Legal Counsel informed the Board that LAFCO wi 11 be considering annex- ation 7.13, Land adjacent to Lani kai Lanes Trailer Park, at their next meeting, December 6, 1971 e This wi 11 be the first time the agreement has a1 ready beer signed by both the City and the Cistrict and copies of the agreement was sent to LAFCO on November 8, 1971. The Manager wi 11 appear at that hearing in case LAFCO has any questions.
Squi res The Manager informed the Board that a meeting was held with the State Gam Addition Division of Cam Safety people and they have accepted the information
with the purchase of the lar,d for a future second dam. After discus- sion, upon motion of Director Kac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, ana unanimously carried, the Board authorized the opening of a long term escrow by the President and Secretary with a deposit of $15,000, with $10,000 being released to Mrs. Dawson after she has signed a1 1 the necessary documents and the balance on close of escrow.
Manager ' s Report:
Alga Road The Manager reported that the agreements between the District, Transmission Sat1 Marcos County Water Gistrict and La Costa Land Co. are being Mai n distributed to the three agencies and hopes to award the contract
No. 2 and it is the opinion of the engineers that the District could proceed
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for the project to Cameron Brothers at the next meeting.
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La Costa The Nanager reported that he has been delayed in getting a landscaping Reservoir plan together and will have a final plan for the Board's approval
landscaping from Don Briggs for the next meeting also.
Headquarters The Manager informed the Board that two bids for the project work Project have been received: Griffi th Corporation for the complete job ,
only with Ray White, $1,099.05 for curbs and gutters only. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the bid of Ray White for curbs and gutters for $1,099.05 and the Manager wi 11 check out the Sully Miller bid further.
La Costa The Manager informed the Board that he had represented the District Developments at the County Planning Department hearing in favor of La Costa Land Company but that the County Planning Department had rejected La Costa Land Company's zoning request. La Costa Land Co. will be appealing this decision and the District wi 11 do what it can to promote the County Board of Supervisor ' s approval .
Otlher Matters :
The Manager informed the Board that a meeting has been scheduled for December 8, 1971 at 2:00 P. M. at City Hall to discuss future water rate increases, sewer collection for the Rancho Carlsbad Mobile tiome Park and the City of Carlsbad Water Improvement Project.
Brochure from IDA on the Insurance Seminar and have sent for two of these books regardi ng publ i c 1 i abi 1 i ty for publ i c agenci es .
Superintendent's Report:
The Manager informed the Board that John Henley had attended the San Diego County Water Authority's meeting and discussed the future flow requirements of filtered water. The Water Authority has scheduled a shutdown for 7 days starting December 7, 1971. Lake Level is 504.0 and flow from aqueduct is 7 cfs. Daily meter inspections are continuing and the crew finished installing a fire hydrant at Kelly residence.
Water The Manager informed the Board that the water statistics for the Statistics month of October indicate that the District is doing well for this
at the next meeting. The Manager expects to have a proposal for the
$9,014.00 and Sully Miller Company for $6,383.50 for the paving
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time of year and the Ukegawa Brothers account has been settled.
The Manager informed the Board that he had received a request to participate in installing a metal gate at the cattle guard, near Gribble residence, and the Di stri ct wi 11 parti ci pate i n thi s ins tal 1 ati on.
The Manager informed the Board that he had a recommendation from Mr. John Henley to consider a promotion for Mr. Andy Anson and referred the recommendation to the Personnel Committee.
Financi a1 The Manager and the Board reviewed the financial statement for the first Report three months of fiscal year 1971-72.
Announcement of a new engineering firm, Weacco, Inc. opening an office in Olivenhain, California.
Membership application for the local County Chapter of California Special Districts Association. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment of the $10.00 dues for a year's membership in the San Diego County Chapter of the California Special Gistricts Association.
Information brochure from League of California Cities regarding the Watson Tax Limitation Bi 11.
Announcement that the bill before the Governor seeking permission for unpaid water charges to be placed on property owners tax bill has been signed by the Governor.
The Manager informed the Board that he will be attending a 1O:OO A. M. meeting at the IDA Convention tomorrow morning and that the District's suite is under the President's name.
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Purchase Orders :
After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Board approved Purchase Order No. 1549 in the amount of $638.40 for a 90 1 b. pavement breaker.
After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the purchase of two Friden Calculators Model 217 in the amount of $280.00 each.
Speci a1 Accounts :
After discussion , upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to the San Diego County Water Authority in the amount of $441.86 for the District's share of expenses thru October, 1971 for the Tri City Pipeline Study.
After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Jack Y. Kubota, in the amount of $1,517.00 for services for the month of November, 1971 for the General Manager ' s Of fi ce .
After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Mac heod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Jack Y. Kubota, for miscellane engineering projects in the amount of $170.00 for the month of November, 1971.
After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Carmichael , and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Jack Y. Kubota, in the amount of $1,245.00 for work carried out by Fugro, Inc. in connection with Squires Dam Addition No. 2.
After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to permit Jack Y. Kubota to transfer his servi ces to Woodsi de/Kubota Associates D
After discussion, upon motion of Director Kel ly , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to State Compensation Insurance for the calendar year 1972 in the amount of $600.00.
After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Benton Engineering Inc.
in the amount of $582.50 for work in connection with the La Costa Reservoi r Site thru October, 1971.
Called After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Director Bonds Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to proceed to call $56,000
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of Improvement District No. 3 bonds.
Inactive After discussion , upon motion of Director Kelly , seconded by Director Funds Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board moved that Treasurer Kelly be allowed to reinvest $172,405.00 for 5+$ interest for a period of six months.
Ratification After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by of Checks Director Engelmann , and unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 6030 thru Check No. 6060 in the amount of $38,115.19 covering the period November 18, 1971 thru December 1 , 1971 -
Announcement that Rick Engineering have opened a new office in San Diego and all Directors are invited to attend the opening December 10, 1971 from 5:OO P. M. to 9:oo P. M.
Meeting was declared adjourned at 4:30 P. 14. I
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ATTEST :
Secretary of the Board of DireTtors
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