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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-10-01; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR NEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:08 P.M. by President Maerkle, with Directors Carmichael, Engelmann, Kelly and MacLeod answering the roll call. Also present, were Manager 'Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell and Office Secretary. General Superintendent John Henley, Mrs. Arthur Bonas, League of Women Voters' member, and Administrative Assistant Roger Greer, representing the City of Carlsbad, were also present. Approval After discussion, upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by of Minutes Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the WATER DIST-RICT HELD 014 OCTOBER 1 , '19759AT. 2fOO' P.I"I;', -AT 6480'EI"CAMINO. REAL, I regular meeting of September 17, 1975 were approved as corrected. Committee Reports : S.D,C.W.A. No meeting to report on. Public Relations: State Water Consultant Mitchell reported that the State Water Project Tour Project Tour has been finalized for October loth, 1 lth and 12th, and 10 spaces have been a1 1 oted to CMWD, and the following people are scheduled to attend: Directors Harold Engelmann and Dona1 d MacLeod, Public Relation Consultant Randall Nitchell, Mrs. Marion Hellein, Councilman Lewis Chase, City Manager Paul Bussey, Messrs. Irv Roston of La Costa, Bruce Highstrete of Hughes Aircraft Co., W.H. Mensching of West Coast National Bank and Miss Merritt Taylor, Reference Librarian of Carlsbad City Library. District Tour Mr. Mitchell advised that we have funds available in the budget School to accommodate grade school student tours of the District, and he Chi 1 dren has contacted Bob Crawford of the Carlsbad School District to dates for the tours in the Spring. advise him of this availability, and they will probably set up I Mr. Mitchell distributed copies of the latest press releases of interest to the District. Board Communications: Director Carmi chael thanked everyone for the party given for he and Mrs. Carmi chael as a tribute to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, which they th.oroughly enjoyed and especially for the expressions' of friendship and good fellowship. Mr. Engelmann spoke of the interesting vacation trip he and Mrs. Engelmann made through Mexico and was very much impressed, and feels the country is moving ahead very rapidly, and they are improving the standard of living for their people. Water Director Carmichael referred to the September 25th press release in Reclamation the Blade-Tribune in regard to Leucadia County Water District's Control Facility by treating it and using it as irrigation water on the La Costa Golf Course. Mr. Carmichael questioned the propriety of Leucadia coming into our District and dispensing water services to our accounts, and c0ncel.n it would lead to establishment of .a precedent to operate in our District to furnish i rri gation water. plan to reclaim waste water from the Encina Mater Pollution I A discussion followed on the ramifications of this problem, and president Maerkle appointed a committee made up of Director W.D, Carmi chael , Chai rman , and Director Engelmann, Engineer Kubota and Manager Priday to look into the feasibility of producing useable water from sewage wastes. Landscaping: Manager Priday reported the next landscaping project will be putting the lawn in on the side of the project, which will complete the landscaping of the headquarter's site. Tri-Agencies- Director MacLeod had no report on the Tri-Agencies Pipe1 ine Pipeline Project project at this time. -7- Legal Counsel : No speci a1 report. President Maerkle called for a short recess at this time, 3:OO P.M,!, and the meeting resumed regular session at 3:15 P.M, District Engineer; I La Costa Engineer Kubota reported on a request from the La Costa Land Estates North Company for approval of the re-subdivision of Tract #75-4 known as La Costa Estates North, and recommended approval by the Board of the construction plans for the public water system, which includes authorization for signatures and apgropri ate agreement; authorize the President and Secretary to si'gn the Tract Nap as one of the holders of the record easement; and authorize execution of a quit claim deed for the four existing easements that are now on the property. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, secondeG by Director Carmichael, and unanimously carriedg approval of the Engineer's re- quest was granted. Master P1 an Engineer Kubota advised of a request received from Rick Eng. ,Cd. , Study - La Costa on behalf of La Costa Land Company, advising they are ready North to move with the development known as La Costa North, and are asking the District, through their consultant, to perform a master plan for the water system for this areas so that they can integrate that planning into their overall development plans e They will advance the funds to accomp.1 i sh this work o Engineer Kubota recommended that the balance of the Improvement District No. 2 area not included in a water system study be incorporated in the study requested for La Costa Land Company, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, approval was granted for the Engineer to proceed with the study as outlined. Reservoi r Engineer Kubota reported that the yearly inspection of the Painting reservoir painting project under the terms of the contract Project is due and my repairs must be done at this tim. General Manager: I District Manager Priday recommended that due to changes that have taken Boundary Map places the boundary map of the Distri ct be revised by our Engineer, and after discussion, upon motion? of Director Engel- mann, seconded by Director MacLeod, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to update our division? boundary map. Communi cat i ons : I.D. #2 Tax Manager Priday reported that a notice has been sent to a11 bills, which will be reTlected in the 1975/76 tax bills, and a notice explaining this has been forwarded to a1 1 taxpayers in the I.D. f2 area. ANNA Fall Manager Priday advised that the California Section of ANNA Meeting Fal'l Confkrence wi 11 be he1 d in San Diego October 28th through Mrs. Eisen if they are interested in attending the various programs offered, and she will make the necessary reservations for them, Also, in connection with this, Manager Priday questioned whether or not the Board would 1 i ke to reserve a room for use by those attending the conference from our District. Operations : taxpayers advising of the error made in the 1974/75 tax October 31st. 9 at the Town and Country Hotel 9 and to advise 1 - Customer Manager Priday advised the Board of the program they have deve- Re1 ati ons loped in order to establish better customer relations. A red Pro gram vinylized type ticket is attached to the meter which informs the customer that water is not avai 1 ab1 e at this meter unti 1 the proper deposit and/or application has been made with CMWD, and authorized use of the meter is subject to penalty. Also, have developed a discontinuance notice which will be attached to the doorknob of the customer's home, advising them that service will be discontinued if payment of delinquent bill is not received by date shown on noticeo and advising the amount of delinquency. -2- 10/1/75 b, prjnted notice has been prepared advising the customers of the new rates e.f-kctive as of Septemb,er lst, 197'5, and these notices will be inserted in the next bi 11 ing. Vehi cl e Manager Priday advised that out of the 5 concerns solicited, Purchases we 'received only one response to our request for a bid on two new pickup trucks. The bid received was from Dixon-Ford on a 1975 Model Ford Couriers as per our specifications, at $3,199.31 each plus sales tax, and an allowance of $918.00 for the 1971 Ford half-ton truck, for a net amount of $5,096.70, and recommended approval of the Board for this purchase. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmi chael 3 seconded by Director Kel ly and unanimously carried, approval of this purchase was granted. I Ressl uti on Manager Pri day recommended amendment of Resol ution No. 335 # 335 whi.ch fixes rates and charges of water supplied by CMWD to include charge for 10" and 12" meters e The 10" meter charge is $87.50 and the 12" meter charge is $100,00 per month standby charge, and Legal Counsel Swi rsky will have Resolution #335 amended to include these t~o charges (j Engineer Kubota advised that in connection with this amendment of Resolution #335, consideration be. given at the same time to adjustment of standby charges for the fire detector meters. Public Offi cia1 Manager Priday advised that in response to our request to Mr. Liability Tague, our Insurance Agent , to investigate the possibility of Coverage public official liability insurance coverage, we have received a form from the Farmers Insurance Company giving them authority to submit a proposal to the District which requires the signature of three officials of the District. Legal Counsel Swirsky recommended consideration of this coverage and upon motion of Director Carmichael 9 seconded by Director Engel- mann and unanimously carried, approval was granted to proceed with this request. WAA Dinner Manager Priday advised the Board of the Quarterly Meeting of Meeting Water Agencies Association which will be held October 23, 1975 Diego County Water Authority, and to advise Mrs. Eisen if they wish to attend so that she can make the reservations before October 20, 1975. at the' University C1 ub of San Diego and hosted by the San I Operations: Superintendent Henley reported the flow from the Authority the measures taken to a1 ieviate a water shortage and reduction in pressure due to the hot spell experienced this past week. at 20 c. f.s. , and the Lake level at 483.7' o He reported on Ratification of Upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Engelmann Checks and Unanimously carriedg the Beard ratified Checks No. 3346 to October 1 9 1975 in the total sum of $102,003.28, Other Natters : Special Accounts Manager Priday presented a progress payment from C. Paul Mal ker3 for work on the yearly audit in the amount of $500, and recommended payment 3 and upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, approval of this payment was granted. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the meeting, through No. 3374, covering the period from September 9, 1975 Director 'Carmichael moved for adjournment at 4: 10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, I F-2 w \ -/ * Secretary of the board of Directors - 3- 10/1/75