HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-01-15; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD QF DIRECTORS QF THE CARLSBAD MirMKIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON JANUARY 15, 7975, AT 2:00 P.M. AT 6480 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2:O9 P.M. by President Maerkle, with Directors Carmichael 9 Engelman, Kelly, and Macleod answering roll call. Also present, .d. were Manager Pri day, iegal Counsel Swirsky, Engi.neer Kubota, Publ ic Re1 ations Consultant Mitchell and Office Secretary. Mrs. Arthur Bonas , Citizen's Advisory Committee, Mrs. Ruth Honnol d, League of Women Voters, Gi 1 Davis , Reporter for the Blade-Tribune were a1 so present. Mr. Ron Beckman 3 Publ i c Works Director, City of Carlsbad was also present.
Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded Minutes by Director MacLeod, and unanimously carried, the minutes of
out.
Oral Communications from Audience: No report.
Demonstration of The Board members and Staff were presented with a demonstra- NCR Compu ti ng ti on of the Distri ctls newly acquired MCR Computing Machine Machi ne by Mr. Bi 11 Crowel 7 , a representative of the NCR organization.
strated the efficiency and time-saving qualities of the equipment.
Commi ttee Reports :
San Diego County Director Kelly reported to the Board on his attendance at the Water Authority regular meeting of the Authori ty and the i terns of interest
Public Relations people establishing a program to educate the children in the lower grades as to what the water business is a1 1 about so that they will grow up knowing something about it. Mr. Kelly discussed other items covered at the meeting, including the City's objection to the E.I.R. report on the pipeline in- stall ati on from Miramar Reservoir down toward Otay; Personnel Committee 's report on a salary increase sf 5% effective February 15th; General Counsel Is report on Proposition No. 9, which requires a financial report from members of the indivisual water districts; report on the sal ini ty count increase in the Colorado River; the Treasurer's report; Environmental Committee Is report on the increased cost of electrical service; and the report on progress ?e annexation of Camp Pendleton.
Public Relations: Public Relations Consultant Mitchell advised the Board that
paste up or proof ready to present today, but it will not be out before the end of January.
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the regular meeting of January 2 9 1975 were approved as mailed
Mr. Crowell explained the operation of the machine and dernon-
to our District; one of which is the work being done by the
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the Annual Report is at the printers and had hoped to have a
Mr. Mitchell passed out copies of the latest press releases covering our sphere of interest .
Personnel Director MacLeod advised the Board about the meeting of the Committee Personnel Committee with Manager Priday held this last Friday. Report One of the items discussed, was the District's participation in acquiring new employees under the CETA Program for which the District has received an a1 'location of $34,002. Manager Pri day suggested that under this program we take on a Water Operator Systems Trainee at $566 per month, a Water Meter Reader Trainee at $566 per month and a Steno-Clerk at $539 per month. Manager Priday explained to the Board that a dead1 ine of January 14, 1975 was established to apply for this government grant and requested approval of the Board for authority to sign the contract for this grant. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director MacLeod, and unanimously carried, approval was ratified for the Manager Is action in applying for this grant and authorizing Manager Priday to sign the contract which is due January 17, 1975 on behalf of the District.
Manager Priday recommended the Board approve a salary increase for Kurt Musser
of 2% % for a total salary of $797 per month to become effective January 1 , 1975, and after di scwsion, upon motion of Director Engelmann 3 seconded by Director MacLesd and unanimously carried, approval was granted to increase Kurt Musser's salary as set forth herein.
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Nanager Friday recommended to the Board the estahlishment of a new classification to be known as a Utility-Tecbnician'at a rate of $705 per month, whose duties will include record-keepi ng of' ins tal 1 ati on and repair of meters 9 meter reading 9 maintenance, repair 'and minor construction services, meter installations', and customer relations and performing related work as required.
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Resolution Legal Counsel Swirsky recommended adoption of Resol uti on #329,
No. 329 to be entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND IDENTIFYING DUTIES AND EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS". After dis- cussion, upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Enge?mann, Resolu- tion No. 329 was adopted by the following vote:
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL MATER DISTRICT, ESTAGLISHING ADDITIONAL
AYES : DIRECTORS: CARMI CHAEL , ENGELMANN, KELLY 9
MACLEOD AND MAERKLE
NOES: BI RECTORS : NONE
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE
Board Communications:
Director Carmi chael presented to the Board for incorporation in their 1 i brary a copy of "Draft - Envi ronmental Impact Report - Peripheral Canal Project" issued August 3 1974 by the Department of Water Resources.
Director Carmichael presented a report to the Board by means of a diagram on the blackboard regarding the problems presented in bringing Southern California water by way of the Peripheral Dam from northern waters.
President Maerkle brought to the cttention of the Board a press release in the Riverside press relative to the passing of Jim Krieger of Riverside who litas an authority on water and active in our water agencies.
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I Landscaping: NQ report
Legal Counsel : No special reports.
President Maerkle called for a short recess at this time 3:77 P.M., and the meet- ing resumed at 3:37 P.M.
Di s tri ct Engineer:
Jerez Court - Engineer Kubota advised the Board that the developers of Jerez La Costa Court have completed the water system for this project and
After discussion, upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to accept the water system as out- 1 ined by Engineer Kubota and exonerate pepformance bond No. U-765629 s
La Costa De Engineer Kubota advised the Board regarding a large condo- Marbell a minium now under construction known as La Costa De Marbella, and recommends the acceptance of their easement deed for the public water system that goes through the entire condominium, executed by La Costa De Marbella Associates, a Partnership. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Carmichael 9 and unanimously carried, approval was granted to accept this easement deed and the Secretary be authorized to record same, as recommended by Engineer Kubota.
A1 tami ra Engineer Kubota recommended approval of the Board and authori- Unit No. 3 zation for the Secretary to record four easements in connection with the completed public water system at A1 tamira Unit #3; three of which have been executed by Financial Scene, Inc. 9 the developers, and one by a Mr. Robert John Johns ton to .whom the developer passed title to on some of the common areas of the development. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to authorize the Secretary to record the easements as set forth herein by Engi neer Kubota.
requests acceptance of the system that has a value of $12,575.3
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Aveni da Enci nas Engineer Kubota advised the Baard that Sequoia Pacific Realco , Lakeshore Gardens developers of. Lakeshare Gardens Mobile Home Community have Mobile Community completed all of their work for the public water system in
recommends acceptance of the water system constructed by them and authorize exoneration of their bond No. SC 7107169. After discussion, upon motion of Director Macleod, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to exonerate bond No. SC as recommended by Engineer Kubota.
Avenida Encinas Carlsbad, which has a value of $32,000, and
I Carl sbad take Engineer Kubota advised the Board that Covington Bros. has Community- renewed their 1 etter of credit which expi red on January 10,
cate of Deposit in the amount of $30,000 dated January 10, 1975 with a maturity date of 31 days from date and will be automatically renewed for similar periods unless within (10) days after a maturity date the Owner presents it for redemp- tion. Mr. Kubota advised they have prepared a new agreement providing for the complete construction of the offsite pressure reducing station by the developer, who will execute this agreement and furnish the required faithful performance
bond in the principal amount of $42,000, and when these proceedings have been completed, the District will surrender the certificate back to Covington Bros.
1975 in the amount of $30,000 in the form of a Time Certifi-
Pal omar Engineer Kubota advised the Board of the Meeting he and Indus tri a1 Park Manager Priday had with Attorney John Gamble for the Palomar Industrial Park and worked out a revised agree- ment and expect an executed copy of the agreement and performance bonds deli- vered to us by this Friday, January 17, 1975. Mr. Kubota advised the first tenant in the Project, Dyna Med, will be starting construction of their building later this week.
Mr. Kubota advised the Board there will be an ample supply of water for each individual user based on certain predictions, to cover requirements for fire fl ow and internal consumpti on.
I Pai n t Col or- Engineer Kubota asked the Board for their choice of color Tanks to paint the exterior of "E" tank, and buff color was the selection.
Squires Dam Engineer Kubota advised the Board that the total differ- ential settlement at Squires Dam indicates a little over 2 inches, since it was built about 13 years.
Inundation Map Engineer Kubota advised the Board of receipt of a formal
approving our inundation map.
Tri -Agencies Engineer Kubota presented an up-to-date report on activities Pi pel i ne in connection with the Tri-Agencies Pipeline project, and
uary 15, 1975, which outlines matters discussed in detail at the January 10th meeting of the Tri-Agencies staff people. Engineer Kubota referred to a map prepared which covers the entire scope of this project and a discussion followed relative to importance of the District to move ahead with the increase of our pipeline capacity to better serve the area and keap up with the demands. Engi- neer Kubota recommends a special committee be formed to look into this project.
report from the State Office of Emergency Preparedness
distributed a copy to each of a progress report dated Jan-
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South Aqueduct. Engineer Kubota referred the Board members and staff to the Conilection preliminary Engineering report on the South Aqueduct Connec-
and recommended the report be reviewed. Mr. Kubota explained that this is a wind up of the continued monitoring of the activities in connection with the A7 ga Road pipeline project and eventual tiein with the Aqueduct System. The .,I s'tudy represents a continuation of joint planning, construction, and systems operations initiated with San Marcos County Water District for the La Costa Meadows service area, and have gained the interest of Olivenhain Municipal Water District for participation in pipeline construction and aqueduct Connection. Engineer Kubota recommended that the Board and Staff review the report and also consider the potential of including this project in the current evaluation of the Tri-Agencies Pipeline Project and its attendant financing program.
tion, dated January 15, 1975 which he distributed to each,
General Manager:
California Special Manager Priday referred the Board to a previous discussion Districts regarding continued membership in the California Special Dis-
Association tpicts Association, and upon motion of Director ~~ll~,
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seconded by Director MacLeod, and unanimously carried, approval was. granted to dis. continue membership in this Association.
Opera ti ons : The Lake level is at 498.6 and flow from the Authority is at 10 c.f.s.
Special Manager Priday presented a statement from Paul S. Swirsky Accounts dated January 15, 1975 for legal services rendered to the Dis- trict in connection with annexations and detachments in the sum of $1,981.82, which has been reviewed by the Finance Committee. After dis- cussion , upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Kelly , and un- animously carried, approval was granted to pay Paul S. Swirsky the sum of $1,981.82
Manager Priday also presented a statement from Woodside/Kubota & Associates, Inc. for services rendered to the District for the month of December: 1975 which has been reviewed, corrected and recommended for payment. After dis- cussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Macleod, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to pay Woodside/Kubota & Associates, Inc. in the sums of $1,081 for General Engineering, $2,387 for Trust Account Pro- jects, $192.50 for Operations/Maintenance, $1,730 for Capi taljspecial Projects and $1,095 for Annexations/Detachments for a grand total of $6,485.50.
Ratification Upon Motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Engel-
Of Checks mann, and unanimously carried, the Bozrd ratified checks No.
1975 to January 15, 1975 in the total amount of $50,602.95.
Treasurer Is Director Ke7ly advised the Board that $100,000 in inactive Report funds has been invested with a yield of 7% interest for a
by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the action taken by Treasurer Kelly was ratified.
Committee President Maerkle recommended a revision in Committee Assi gnments assignments for the coming year as follows:
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2390 through No. 2457, covering the period from January 2,
90 day period, and upon motSon of Director MacLeod, seconded
I Legi sl ation Public Information Director Carmichael , Chajrman Director Kelly, Chairman Director Engelmann Director Macleod Legal Counsel Swirsky Manager Pri day Manager Priday Consultant Randall Mitchell Staff
Personnel Water Committee Director Kelly, Chairman Director Engelmann, Chairman Director Carmi chael Manager Priday Manager Pri day Staff
Finance Landscaping Director Engelmann, Chairman Director Carmichael, Chairman Director MacLeod Director Kel 1 y Manager Priday Manager Pri day Engineer Kubota
Engi neeri ng & Operati ons Tri -Agencies Pi pel i ne Director MacLeod, Chai rman Director MacLeod, Chairman Di rector Carmi chael Director Kel ly Manager Pri day Staff Engineer Kubota Consultant Randal 1 Mi tchell
I Adjournment of Director Carmichael moved that this meeting be adjourned to Meeting 4:45 P.M. the same place, Wednesday, January 29, 1975 at 2:OO P.M.
Respectful ly submi tted ,
SecTi$iWctors
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