HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-05-07; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTJTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON NAY 7, 1975, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 6480 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
The meeting was callea to order at 2:07 P.M. by President Maerkle, with Directors Carmichael , Kelly and MacLeod answering roll call. Also present, were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Distri.ct Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mitchel 1 , and Office Secretary. Mrs. Ruth Honnold and Mrs. Arthur Bonas of the League of WomenVoters, and representing the City of Carlsbad, Public Works Director Ron Geckman were also present. (Director Engelmann was absent and out of the City ofi District business).
Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Minutes Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Minutes of the
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regular meeting of April 16, 1975 were approved as mai 1 ed out.
Oral Communications from Audience:
President Maerkle called on Mrs. Ruth Honnold to give an account of her involvement with the Vietnamese refugees who are in her home now. These people, two children and one adults'; are part of a family with whom Mrs. Honnold's husband resided while,:
he was on duty in Vietnam. They wi 11 be staying at her home until they can be re1 ocat
Mrs. Arthur Bonas thanked the Board and staff for their assistance in making the
meeting of the League of Women Voters, held in the Board room, such a great success.
Committee Reports :
S.D.C.W.A. Director Kelly had no meeting to report on at this time.
Public Relations:
I Consultant Mitchell distributed copies of the latest press releases relating to the District.
'Board Communi cations :
Director Carmichael spoke to the City officials, through Mr. Beckmans regarding the poor condition of an access road in one area of the City of Carlsbad parade route; and President Maerkle felt the routing should not be through the business area of the City as it interferes with traniaction of business to' the merchants of the area.
Director Carmichael spoke of the urgency of making plans for use of reclaimed water,
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,. and in particular to u~e the water from th:e Lagcou! to z,ssSst our farmers in the area.
,.'I.' Also, the lack of progress in getting the refinery project moving which he feels is vitally needed as the supply 'of natural gas is fast running out.
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President Maerkle read an article which appeared in the press recently which told
a story of how a commercial laundry is recycling the wash water and reusing same and in so doing preventing pollution and also adding to their profits.
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.or Kelly spoke of the dangers h2 sees for the people of California losing property rights and also all the rest of their rights if legislation tly before the State Legislature like Bill AB-15 and Proposition No. 20 are enacted, and he is actively involved in attempting to deter the accomplishment of these acts by attendance a.t public hearings and by other means to inform the public of the government Is infringement of our rights.
Landscaping Manager Pri cia;/ reported that the 1 awn in front of the bui 1 ding
using shrubss etc. brought in by John Henley and others from their own yards; and the side and back areas of the building will be completed by the end of next week.
Tri-Agencies Director MacLeod reported on a meeting of the TAPP Committee held Pipeline Project two weeks ago at which a proposal to the San Diego County Water Authority was drawn up requesting the following actions by S.D.C.W
1. That the San Diego County Water Authority act as lead ager;cy in conducting the for proceedings in reference to the Environmental Impact Report connected with the I r1-
Agencies Pipeline Project. In this regard, the Carlsbad Municipal Water' District is willing to pay one-third of the cost incurred by the Authority in acting as lead agenc on this project; and 2. That the San Diego County Water Authority act as the primary agency for the operation and maintenance
has been planted, and are planting at the La Costa reservoir site
of the Tri-Agencies Pipeline, under terms and conditions that are agreeable to all of the participating parties. In this regard, it is recornmended that a joint powers agreement for the operation and maintenance of the Tri-Agencies Pi pel ine be devel oped to be considered by a1 1 participating parties.
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This proposal will be sent to the Board of ilirectors of the San Diego County Water Authority, under the signature of President Fred W. Maerkle of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, with copies being sent to Vista Irrigation District and the City of Oceanside Water Department. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to submit the proposal as stated above to the San Diego County Water Authority.
Director Kelly distributed to the Board a copy of a letter covering what we might do when the Tri-Cities line is in the south line and discussing the possibilit of raising Squires Dam in order to obtain mre water storage space, and further
consideration of these suggestions will be discussed at the next meeting of the BoardJ and whether we should give these suggestions publicity. After discussion, in view of the absence of press coverage of this meeting, Public Relations Consultar Nitchell was authorized to issw a press release item on this letter.
Legal Counsel: No specific report for this meeting.
President Maerkle called for a short recess at this time, (3:05 P.N.), and the meeting was resumed at 3:25 P.F.1.
District Engineer:
Pal omar Ai rport Engineer Kubota bro.ught the Board up to date with the use of Business Park blackboard map on the present standing of Palomar Airport Business Park's water system insofar as installations now installed, plans for which have been approved by the Board. kt this time, Engineer Kubota requested confirmation and ratification of the plans for continuation of the installation of 1 ine along Palomar Airport Road from the County Animal Shelter west to the end. He advised that the 1 ine will not be instal 1 in the pavement, but along the side of the road which is in the public right-of-way so that when the roadway is widened, we will be protected here. Don iiubbard Contracting Co. will be doing the installation of the line. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Carmichael , and unanimously carried, approval of the plans as presented by tbe Engineer was granted.
Altamira - Engineer Kubota recommended acceptance by the Board of 12 ' Unit No. 3 additional easement deeds frm the owners of condominiums in Altamira Unit No. 3, who each have 1/85th interest in thc development, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Cirector Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, approval of the Engineer's request was
granted.
Interim Water Service Engineer Kubota requested acceptance of the Board for the Agreement San I;'arcos/ extension of the agreement we have with San Marcos County C.IY1.W.D. Water District to provide C.M.W.D. with interim water
1975/76 fiscal year, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, second€ by ljirector Kelly, and, unanimously carried, approval of the Engin eer's request was granted.
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service for another year dated from the beginning of
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Master Plan for Engineer Kubota reviewed and discussed with the Board the b?; Pub1 i c Water Plan he prepared which encompasses all of the I.D. No. 2 arc System I .Da 1\10. 2 . south of Palorriar Airport Road and west of El Camino Real of which Ayres holdings represents one-half of this area. t requested the Board consider adoption of this plan and suggested the matter be broug back for consideration of adoption of this plan two meetings from now, and the Board concurred.
Interim Pressure Engineer Kubota advised the Board that the current years Reducing Station budget allowed for the moving of Davies Vault to near A1 ga R El Camino Reai on the subdivision land known as Rancho La Quista, and from
, an operation point of view it would be to the Eistrict's benefit to proceed with the pressure reducing station and has prepared an interim pressure reducing station setup and can operate on the existing 12" line we
have ana get by' for the gresent time, and recommended'authoriiation of the Board for.the installation of this interim pressure reducing station which will be moved when the other one is built. After further discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, approval was
granted as per the Engineer's request.
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Engineer Kubota advised that in response to the presentation before the public hearings on the airport program, he had a visit from an airport official and was advised they are goiny to get involved with the water problems, and he has referred him to Ron Beckman of the City for further information.
Also, advised that the City of Carlsbad is now considering adoption of new standards of water requirements for fire protection service, and Manager Priday will be following up on this matter.
General Manager:
Communi cations :
Manager Priday advised that Senator John Stull has again solicited assistance from Directors Pqaerkle and Carmichael for their assistance in securing passage of his bill SB 232 which is an effort to limit the activities of joint powers 'agencies and to strengthen the people's rights to referendum with respect to revenue bonds issued by joint powers entities. After discussion, Director Carmichael made a motion seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carriedg instructing Manager Priday to prepare a letter to the Committee members advising of this Board's support of Sena
Stull's Bill No. SB 232. Also, in connection with this action, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell was authorizea to release this item to the media.
Go un ci 1 Nanager Priday reported on his attendance at the City Council Mee-ti n g Meeting last evening, and advised no items of particular
Manager Pri& reported that he and Director Kelly will be attending the public hearings to be he1 d in San Diego this Friday on the Preliminary Coastal Commissions Report > and Director Kelly read the statement he will present at the hearings to the Board.
Operations 2 Manager Priday reports the flow from the Authority at 12 c.s .I and the Lake level at 497.3. Nanager Priday reported that on April 22nd our 6" 1 ine at Pirineos & Viejo Castilto was ruptured by S.D.G. & C. and estimated the loss of water at about 60,000 gallons, and a bill for repairs and including the water loss charge is being sent to S.G.G. & E. Co.
New Appl i cation Manager Priday distributed a copy of~a new application form Forms for service he has prepared, and asked for input from the
they have studied the proposed form.
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interest to the District were on the ,agenda.
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Board and Staff and in particular Legal Counsel Swirsky after
Fi n ance Committee
Delinquent Accounts
Manager Priday advised the Finance Conuni ttee and the District auditor will be meetipg May 15th on the preliminary budget planning.
Manager Priday gave the Board a report on delinquent accounts as of this date, and will be following up on the slow paying accounts.
Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, of Checks and unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 2797
to May 7, 1975 in the amount of $92,269.13.
Treasurers Treasurer Kelly reported that of the $102,000 investment funds Re po rt which matures on April 28, 1975, $52,000 was reinvested for a period of 11 days and the balance of $50,000 was placed in the District's checking account. An additional $100,000 in inactive funds was also invest1 at 6.25% for 90 days with a maturing date of July 29, 1975, and upon motion of Girectol Mac Leod, seconded by Director Carmichael, and unanimously carried, the action taken
by Treasurer Kelly was ratified.
through No. 2891 covering the period from April 16, 1975
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Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the meeting, Director Carmichael motioned for adjournment at 4:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
m.u Secretary of the Board of Directors
-3- Meeting of May 7, 1975