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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-02-04; Municipal Water District; MinutesI I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON FEBRUARY 4, 1987, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA. The meeting was called to order at 2:OO porn, by President Haasl, with all Directors present. Also present were General Manager Brammell, District Engineer Blakesley, Superintendent Musser, Legal Counsel Moser and Executive Secretary Woodward, Rose Grimm, Pat Laurence, Terry Snoeyenbos, Barbara Hallman, Chris Cawein, Pat Guevara, Steve Deering and Allan Kelly also attended, The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given, Approval of Minutes Director Woodward made a motion approving the minutes of the Board meeting of January 21, 1987, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. Oral Communications from the Audience None Consent Calendar Ratification of Checks After Director Bonas pulled Purchase Orders the second item for discussion P.O. No. 3941 - Chlorine she made a motion approving Residual Analyzer the first litem, seconded by Director Woodward and unani- mously carried, After a brief discussion of the second item (approval recommended by the Engineering and Operations Com- mittee), Director Bonas made a motion approving the purchase, seconded by Director Henley and unanimously carried. Unfinished Business Directors' Compensation for At- Legality of the motion on this tendance at Water Related matter at the last meeting Meetings - Resolution to be (see minutes dated 1/21/87) Prepared by Legal Counsel was discussed. Mr. Moser said for Board Consideration since it was a majority vote approving Resolution No. 532 when the roll call was taken, it can be considered approved unless the Board wishes to reconsider. He then reviewed the change in language to the Administrative Code (Section 2.3,) which he prepared to accommodate what he understood was the desire of the Board, and the resolution he prepared covering the change, to be numbered 532, After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that even greater clarification was needed. Director Woodward made a motion that this matter be reviewed by the Finance and Administration Committee and the language in the Administrative Code written to clarify the areas I causing confusion so that the staff will have direction. The revision is subject to Board approval at the next meeting but any change is to be retroactive to January 21, 1987, seconded by Director Maerkle and carried, with Director Bonas voting no. Committee Reports Engineering and Operations Director Woodward reported on this Committee's meeting on January 28, 1987, with De Lise and Associates, as directed at the last Board meeting (see minutes in agenda packet), regarding their proposal for the space analysis for the Operations Center. The presentation was approved after some further clarification on scheduling and time frames. Mr. Brammell then reported on the present status of the work to be done by De Lise. Mr. Brammell said he has met with them and they will prepare a schedule. that will have the various functions detailed and a time frame in which we can expect them to be done. They will be out tomorrow to start interviewing the staff members to find out what they do, who they interact with, what requirements they have. Director Maerkle asked Mr. Blakesley if there has been any word from the State of California regarding the dam and the clapper valve. Mr. Blakesley responded that a letter from the State is on file that our current correction is not appropriate. I Personnel Director Eenley reported on this Committee's meeting on January 28, 1987. (See minutes in agenda packet.) He has asked the Manager to provide the Directors with maps showing the elevations and District boundaries. Director Bonas, also on this Committee, added that she would like the maps to be something that could become a part of our Code book; possibly one could be an aerial type. The Manager's Goals for 1987 met with this Committee's approval. They asked that the Directors also provide any goals they might have, to the Personnel Committee. Director Bonas added that this Committee will be looking at the staffing of the District in relation to other districts, as well as employee relations. Staff Reports I Public Information Officer Mrs. Grimm advised that the fifth annual WOW! Program is scheduled for February 17, 1987 at 7 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center. She asked that Board and staff sit in the right front of the auditorium. Mrs. Grimm asked who would be participating in the program; President Haasl said she would let her know. Engineer Mr. Blakesley reported that Santa Fe I1 reservoir is now -2- February 4, 1987 I filled with water and will be checked for leaks. We will then draw the water into the system, Backfilling will begin when the reservoir is empty, Staff has been working with developers in the higher elevations in the northern part of the District, Discussion followed on whether pumping would ever be needed in the District. Mr. Blakesley said that at buildout no pumping will be required, I Superintendent Mr. Musser said there has been some discussion with Vista Ir- rigation District that they will serve a small section just east of the Palomar Raceway. The State Health Department gave the annual inspection last week and were pleased with the water system. Tomorrow the State Division of Dams and Safety will come out to look at Squires and Lake Calavera. Will report on this at the next meeting. The lake level this morning was 495.8 feet and we are currently buying 15 c.f.s. We are presently lowering the water level at Lake Calavera in case of rain. Attorney Mr. Moser advised that our investigators in the condem- nation action regarding the Santa Fe I1 eminent domain procedure have been trying to serve oneofthe defendants witha noticeof suit., It will probably be done by publication so we can proceed, Manager I Approval of Progress Payments Mr. Brammell recommended ap- proval (see memorandum with attachments in agenda packet) of Progress Payment No, 6 to Chilcote, Inc, in the sum of $46,049.22 for work on Santa Fe I1 Transmission Main, Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. Certificate of Participation Mr. Brammell recommended ap- Disbursements: Approval of proval of Certificate No, 32 Requisition of Project Costs (see agenda packet) in the sum of $52,717.97, Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director Bonas and unani- mously carried, Organizational Reports Association of Water President Haasl advised that Reclamation Agencies the next meeting will be held tomorrow, here at the District at 9 a.m. Joe Barry, with the County of San Diego, will make a presentation on San Diego and Imperial Valley Export Project. -3- February 4, 1987 I San Diego Region Water President Haasl said the next Reclamation Agencies meeting will be at the County offices in San Diego on February 20. There will be a restructuring of this agency; it may not even remain in existence. If it continues in existence she will represent the City of CarlsbadaswellastheDistrict, as a result of a recent meeting she had with the Mayor. Directors' Reports Director Bonas advised that the ACWA Water Management Com- mittee has scheduled a meeting for April 3, 1987, which she will be attending. Mr. Moser said approval is not required. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 2:48 p.m. I Respectfully submitted, 2% it-& Ptcdsident, Board of Directors d I -4- February 4, 1987