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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-04-15; Municipal Water District; MinutesI I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON APRIL 15, 1987, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA. The meeting was called to order at 2:OO p.m. by Vice President Bonas, in President Haasl's absence, with Directors Henley, Maerkle and Woodward also present. Also present were General Manager Brammell, District Engineer Blakesley, Superintendent Musser, Legal Counsel Moser and Executive Secretary Woodward. Geoff Poole, Steve Deering, Barbara Hallman, Lola Sherman, Katheryn Horton, Jay Bonasia, John Powell, Rick Brady and Allan 0. Kelly also attended. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Approval of Minutes After discussion, Director Maerkle made a motion ap- proving the minutes of the Board meeting of April 1, 1987, sec- onded by Director Henley and unanimously carried (President Haasl absent) . Oral Communications Mr. Moser reported that at the from the Audience closed session held during the Board meeting of April I, 1987 the Board, by unanimous vote, appointed Mr. Robert J. Greaney as the District Engineer. (Contract approved later in these minutes . 1 t Consent Calendar I Ratification of Checks Director Henley made a motion Ratification of Investments approving the Consent Calendar Carlsbad Research Center Unit j4, seconded by Director Maerkle Approval of Tract Map, CRMWD and unanimously carried (Pres- Project 85-205 ident Haasl absent). .. Unfinished Business Consideration of Authorization of After brief review by Mr. Final Payment to Woodside/Kubota Brammell and a recommen- dation by the Engineering Com- mittee to approve payment (see memorandum in the agenda packet), Director Woodward made a motion authorizing payment of $1,825.24 to Woodside/Kubota for final payment for services provided to the District in closing out the Woodside/Kubota engineering contract, seconded by Director Maerkle and carried, with Director Bonas voting no (President Haasl absent). New Business Consideration of Approval of After brief discussion, and Contract with Robert Greaney the recommendation of the Gen- as District Engineer era1 Manager (see memorandum I with copy of contract in agenda packet), Director Maerkle made a motion approving the contract, seconded by Director Henley and unanimously carried (President Haasl absent). Consideration of Award of Contract After discussion, in which the for Squires Reservoir Needs Study requirements of the Department of Health were mentioned (these were included in the Requests for Proposal sent to a number of qualified engineering firms), Manager Brammell advised that the Efigineering Committee reviewed the five responses received and recommend that Luke-Dudek Civil Engineers, Inc, be chosen to do the study. Director Maerkle made a motion to have this held over until the first meeting in May, seconded by Director Henley and carried (President Haasl absent). Consideration of Voting General Manager Brammell re- for LAPCO Officers viewed the requirements (see memorandum with attachments in agenda packet). Director Maerkle made a motion to go with the recommendations of the LAFCO nominating committee, seconded by Director Woodward and carried (President Haasl absent). Committee Reports Engineering and Operations No report . Finance and Administration Manager Brammell advised that this Committee had scheduled to meet prior to this Board meeting to consider refunding of the 1984 Certificate of Participation. Due to current economy and interest rates the advantage to the District has dissipated considerably and this matter is being tabled until the first Board meeting in May, No action required today. Staff Reports District Engineer Mr. Blakesley reported on the TAP extension on Appian Way and Elm Avenue: the contractor is doing an excellent job. All the pipe is in the ground and the line is being pressured back up. He is on schedule. At the Santa Fe I1 Reservoir the pipeline contractor will install the final intertie of the storm drain line to the reservoir. The original mylars are back from the aerial photographer, for our pipeline on El Camino Real. Staff is plotting on them the existing facilities, It will be up to Mr. Greaney to complete the design for the pipeline replacement , I Mr. Blakesley then thanked the Board for their support for the last couple of years (this was his 1astBoardmeeting since he is retiring on April 25) and wished them well for the new headquarters expansion and other important projects .coming up. The Board members wished him well in his future undertakings. -2- April 15, 1987 I Superintendent Mr. Musser reported the lake level at 488.7 and we are buying 22 c.f.s. The crew has finished putting C line back together and La Costa Reservoir is back in service, Have just about finished replacing the leach line at the Squires Dam residence, Discussion followed. Attorney Mr. Moser reported on the earlier questions from Board members regarding Major Facility Charges as follows: (1) amount District has spent - $4969.00; (2) amount collected - $37,000.00; (3) where does litigation stand - of original 18 suits, 14 dismissed (10 because the people paid and 4 because they shouldn't have to be paid), leaving 4 cases still outstanding. In one of these four, a $1200 case, the builder has gone bankrupt; in the second one, a $9,000 claim, the developer claims to be totally unrelated to the project; the third one, a $300 claim, is still pending (the homeowner claims they have paid); the fourth and main one still outstanding, a $95,000 claim, is with Community Resources Corporation. Mr. Moser said he will have to start prosecuting this one, The lawsuits were filed in August of 1985. He expects further activity within two years from that date to get this last one settled. He will have to do some further investigation on the $9,000 claim. The other two are probably not worth pursuing. I General Manager Organizational Reports No further report. I San Diego County Water Authority Director Bonas reported on her attendance at this meeting. Ralph Graul is the new acting general manager. The Water Authority has approved the $2,000 request from Costa Real for our Xeriscape Project. Director Bonas then gave some water statistics. Pete Rios advised their board that the Water Awareness Committee goal is $220,000 and each member agency's contribution is figured at 10% of the ACWA membership dues. Association of Water Reclamation Agencies No report (President Haasl not here. ) Directors' Reports I Water Management Committee Director Bonas reported on her Meeting - April 3 - Sacramento attendance at this meeting at which only ten members were present, They discussed the Water Awareness Week put on by Western Water, Fifty-five agencies of the 361 ACWA member agencies have decided to participate so far. Assemblyman Frazee Director Bonas reported on her meeting with Bob Frazee on April 6. -3- April 15, 1987 I I I Memorandum from Pete Rios Director Bonas mentioned this Regarding Water Saving Awards matter and suggested to Mr. Program - June 20 - Del Mar Brammell that it be referred to the Public Information Committee if President Haasl agrees,: Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 3:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 82z- /"&A esident, Board of Directcjrs /& Se@"etary; Bbard of/Directors / ! c -4- April 15, 1987