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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-12-17; Municipal Water District; MinutesI I B MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MCNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON DECEMBER 17, 1975, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 6480 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CA. : The meeting was called to order at 2:OO p.m. by President Maerkle, with Directors. Engelmann, Carmi chael , Kef ly I) MacLeod, and Maerkl e answering roll call. Also present were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, District En- gineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell and Office Secretary. Public Works Director, Ron Beckman, and Administrative Assistant, Roger Greer, representing the City of Carlsbad, and Mrs s Ruth Honnold and Mrs. Arthur Bonas (arrived at 2:45 p.m. ) 3 merbers of the League of Women Voters, were also present Approval of Minutes After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 3, 1975, were approved as mailed out. Oral Communications No Report from Audi ence: Committee Reports : seconded by Director MacLeod, and unanimously carried, SCCWA: Director Kelly reported on his attendance at the Decenber 11 meeting of the Board of Directors of SDCWA and remarked on the main topics discussed of interest to our district; the financing of the San Onofre Power P1 ant, establishment of Camp Pendleton as a separate agency under the Water Authority with one Director on the Boardg the controversy over building of nuclear plants, and notification from WdD that there will be a reduction of the water rate by $15.00 per acre foot for those agencies who put water into storage during the winter months. Public Relations: Consultant Mitchell distributed copies of the latest press releases of interest to our District. Hew Stationery: Mr. Mitchell passed around a copy of the proposed has been reviewed by the Committee, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried, the design was approved and an allotment, not to exceed $1,100, to produce the letterhead and related stationery was granted. Annual Report: Mr. Mitchell reported that he expects to have a draft of the Annual Report ready for review and comments by the next meeting of the Board, and individual pictures for inclusion in the report will be taken then. Board Communi cations : Water Reclamation Director Carmichael complimented Mrs o Bonas for her and Conservation: report on the November 21 meeting of the Water Reuse and Conservati on Committee. letterhead and requested approval of the design, which ACWA Convention: Director Carmi chael thanked the Board for giving him the gave a very comprehensive report on the topics covered and discussed. Lands capi ng : Manager Pri day reported that the landscaping of the of the si de area which will be completed soon. Finance Committee: Water Sales & Director Engelmann, Chairman of the Finance Committee, Re ven ue Report : referred the Board to the Water Sales and Revenue Report from General Manager Priday and Accounting Officer, Mrs. Simpson, and after review by th.e Finance Committee at their meeting on December 11, it was determined that the schedule of charges, as prepared for the present budget and approved by the Board of Directors, would be sufficient to, generate enough revenue for f'inancial security through fiscal year 1976-77. The only possible exception would be a change in th'e wh.olesa1e rate imposed by IWD and/ or SDCWA, which might reflect a rate change by mid-fiscal year (January, 1977). The consensus was not to go beyond the present fiscal year due to the uncer- tainties of our water costs in the future., opportunity to attend the annual meeting of ACWA, and headquarter's site will be completed with the seeding Manager Priday reported we are fiscally sound with the rate schedule as now set up and the most significant figure in the Revenues & Expenditures accounting is the 1975-76 projected net income of $267,116 which is very close to the 1973-74 net income which was a banner year for the District. Manager Pri day reported that Paul Eckes went before the City Council last night requesting that a certain portion of his land (approximately 230 acres) be put into the Agricultural Preserve, and if approved, will affect the assessed value of taxable lands within CNID. Manager Priday referred the Board to their copy of the Management Letter and requested they review it before discussing it at a later meeting of the Board. Mr. Pri day advised that he will also review the letter with Legal Counsel Swi rsky. Legal Counsel : Resol ution No. 339 Legal Counsel Swirsky advised that as per recommendation the voters to vote "NO" on the Nuclear Initiative, Resolution No. 339 , RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT URGING VOTERS TO VOTE ''NO" ON NUCLEAR INITIATIVE, is presented for their approval, and after di s- cussion s upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Engelmann , Resolution No. 339 was adopted by the following vote: I by Director Kelly that CMWD adopt a resolution urging AYES: Di rectors : Carmi chael , Engelmann , Kel ly , MacLeod, Maerkle NOES: Di rectors : None ABSENT : Di rectors: None District Engineer: La Costa Land Engineer Kubota advised of a meeting called by La Cost-a Company Land Company and San Rarcos County Water District regardin! their new development plans and the EIR documents re1 ating to the entire area, and among the findings of that document is the fact that on our south aqaeduct connection, which is. an extension of our Alga Road project, there is sti 11 needed an 3rea of La Costa Land Company requiring water service from San Marcos County Water District. La Costa Land Company has asked San Marco: to be coordinator to move the project along. This will be a joint project of San Marcos County Mater District, Olivenhain Municipal later District and CMWD to build that pipeline out to the south aqueduct connection. It was agreed that San Marcos will evaluate the matter and report. Temp1 in Heights Engineer Kubota advised of a meeting with the developers Carlsbad Tract of the Temp1 in Heights subcii visjon regarding water service I ?io. 74-14 to that development, which has been presented to the City of Carlsbad for renewal of their tentative map. Also discussed was the possibility of a sale of the property to another party and an invitation to participate in the preliminary discussions with the potential buyer. Pafomar Business Engineer Kubota reported Cabot, Cabot & Forbes have com- Park pleted the facilities out on the job on the Palomar Airport have a report for the Board at the next meeting. La Costa Estates Engineer Kubota reported that he received information todaj North that the Pre-construction conference on the La Costa Estatc Business Park. -A final inspection was made, and they will I North project wi 11 be he1 d tcmorrow. President Maerkle called for a short recess at 3:25 p.m. , and the meeting was resumed at 3:50 p.m. Water Use Report Engineer Kubota distributed a copy of the Water Use Report he has prepared, which will be included in the District's Annual Report, and discussed the contents and statistics. -2- La Costa Estates Engineer Kubota advised that when the La Costa Estates North Eas emen t North revised plans were completed, they involved a change the District has a right to use these private streets because they are designated as general uti1 i ties and access easements. In addition to CMWD, the City of Carlsbad and Leucadia Water District Sewer Department will also use these streets ! and Engineer Kubota recommends authorization of a joint agreement with the City of Carlsbad and Leucadia Water District. After some discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director MacLeod, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's request was granted to execute these joint use agreements for La Costa Estates North, designated as Carlsbad's Tract 75-4. Batisqui tos Engineer Kubota reported on a session in his office with Lagoon Study a consultant for San Diego County who are doing a master which includes all of the Ayres property. General Manager: Tax Impound Manager Priday advised the District is in receipt of a notification from the Controller's Office of San Diego County, of an impend-ing impoundment action by their office due to disputed tax payments by Burroughs Corporation, Rancho La Costa and La Costa Land Company, and the District's share of the impound will be approximately $19,379. in taxes. Counci 1 Meeting Manager Priday reported on his attendance at the Council relating to our activities, except as previously reported. from public to private streets, and as a result of this, I plan study of the Batisquitos Lagoon and surrounding area, Meeting lastnight, and there was nothing on the agenda Surcharge Water Rate Manager Pri day advised the District has been formerly notified by SDCWA of the increase in the surcharge water rate to $2.00 per acre foot commencing July 1, 1976. 'I Operations: Flow from the Authority is 6 cfs. , and the Lake level at painting all the valve covers and blowoffs in the system. Nanager Priday reports they have advised developers, Denbar Construction and Associated Developers, by letter to repair any temporary patching in the streets and gave them until December 22 to make these repairs. If not com- pleted by this time,.CMWD will make the necessary repairs and deduct the cost from their deposit account or bill them for the work done. 497' ; and the crews have been locating and raising and CMWD Savings Director Kelly advised the Board that a law as been enactec Account to allow the banks to open savings accounts for deposit of excess funds not required in the checking account which wil draw interest payments, and after discussion, upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Carmichael and unanimously carried, authorization was grantec to Treasurer Kelly to establish a savings account on behalf of CMWD at West Coast National Bank of surplus funds. Ratification Upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director of Checks Engeqmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified Check Nos. 3605 through 3696, covering the period from Decetiber 3, 1975 to December 17, 1975, in the sum of $52,939.21 . Other Matters I I Pub1 ic Relations Consultant Mitchell advised that he plans to have pictures taken prior to the January 7, 1976, meeting and asks everyone to be here earlier than 2:00 p.m. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the meeting, Director Carmichael called the meeting adjourned at 4:20 p. Secretary 'oftthe Board of Directors Board of Di rect - 3-