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Home My WebLink About1987-05-06; Municipal Water District; MinutesI MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF 2:OO P.M. AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA. The meeting was called to order at 2:OO p.m. by President Haasl, with Directors Bonas, Henley, Maerkle and Woodward also present. Also in attendance were General Manager Brammell, District Engineer Greaney, Superintendent Musser, Attorney Elizabeth Eldridge, sitting in for Legal Counsel Moser, and Executive Secretary Woodward, Geoff Poole, Steve Deering, Niles Nordquist, Mark Nordquist, Karen Rogers, Barbara Hallman, Frank Dudek, Allan 0. Kelly, Rusty Powell, Lola Sherman, Katheryn Horton and Jay Bonasia also attended. COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON MAY 6, 1987, AT Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Approval of Minutes Director Bonas made a motion approving the minutes of the Board meeting of April 15, 1987, seconded by Director Henley and unanimously carried. Oral Communications from the Audience None 1 Consent Calendar (1 ) Ratification of Checks After Director Maerkle pulled (2) Offer and Acceptance, Villages item 5 for discussion, Di- 0 & P-1, Unit No. 2 Calavera rector Henley made a motion to Hills, CRMWD 85-302 approve the other items, sec- (3) Offer and Acceptance, Villages onded by Director Maerkle and 0 C P-1, Unit No. 3 Calavera unanimously carried. Hills, CR"D 85-303 ( 4 1 Reimbursement Agreement, After discussion, Director Pannonia, Units 1 61 2, Maerkle made a motion to ap- (5) Jockey Club (Alicante Views) Resolution No. 542 entitled: Quitclaim Deed/Waterline DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNI- Easement CIPAL WATER DISTRICT, ACCEP- TANCE AND APPROVAL OF QUIT- RESOLUTION NO. 542 CLAIM DEED, JOCKY CLUB (ALI- CANTE VIEWS) C.T. 82-26/CP223" (6) Jockey Club (Alicante Views) seconded by Director Henley CT 85-18, CRMWD 85-307 prove item 5 which includes CT 82-26/CP223, CRMWD 83-402 "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CT 82-26/CP223, CRMWTl 83-402 and unanimously carried. Offer and Acceptance I Consideration of Plans for Model At the request of the Skyline Home Xeriscape Development people ' for an earlier time.in the meeting, Director Woodward made a motion, seconded by Director Henley and unanimously carried, to consider this matter at this .time. I After Mr. Brammell's brief review (see memorandum with attachment in agenda packet) and a presentation by Niles Nordquist, landscape architect for this project, who also responded to questions from the Directors, Director Bonas made a motion ap- proving the landscaping designs, plans and plant material selec- tions for the Xeriscape Landscape Demonstration and Education Project at Skyline Development, seconded by Director Woodward and carried with Director Maerkle voting no. Unfinished Business Consideration of Award of Contract Mr. Brammell referred to the for Squires Reservoir Needs Study Board meeting of April 15, at which the Engineering and Operations Committee recommended that the firm of Luke-Dudek be awarded the contract. Some of the other Board members felt that each Board member should be provided a copy of all proposals before a decision was made. This was done in today's packet. Director Woodward reviewed the time frame to meet the State Health Department's requirements for the study, and explained that the study is only to provide alternatives from which the District can choose in order to correct the problems at Squires. Mr. Brammell gave some background as to how the Committee arrived at its recommendation. He then reviewed his "Summary of Proposals for Squires Reservoir Needs Study," in the agenda packet, and added that all the firms are qualified and acceptable to him. Discussion followed, Director Woodward made a motion to accept the recommendation of the EngineeringlCommittee and award the contract to Luke-Dudek, seconded by Director Henley and carried with Director Maerkle voting no. New Business Consideration of Approval of Sup- Mr. Brammell explained that plement to Water Service Agreement the City of Carlsbad has al- for Construction of an Intertie of ready approved this Supplement the Tri-Agencies Pipeline to No. 6 to the Water Service A- Ellery Reservoir greement (Council meeting of April 28, 1987) (see memo- randum with attachments in agenda packet). He recommended that our Board give approval so the District can be reimbursed by the City. Director Bonas made the motion, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. Discussion followed. I I Schedule for Exercising the Mr. Brammell said that Geoff District's Emergency Plan Poole has been in contact with the County's Off ice of Dis- aster Preparedness on this matter (see memorandum with attach- ments in agenda packet). This will be a "table top" exercise using simulated emergencies with staff having no previous knowledge of the emergency situation. Brief discussion f 01 lowed. No action required at this time. -2- May 6, 1987 Committee Reports I Consideration of Adopting a Director Bonas explained that Manager Evaluation for Annual the Personnel Committee had Review, and Recognition of developed the Manager Eval- District Retirements uation form (see agenda packet for draft) from one used by RESOLUTION NO. 543 another agency. She said that Mr. Brammell will also provide the Board with a monthly report on District activities. After discussion Director Bonas made a motion approving the Manager Evaluation form and Resolution No. 543, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AMENDING ADMINISTRATIVE CODE SECTIONS TO INCLUDE THE USE OF A MANAGER EVALUATION FOR ANNUAL REVIEW AND RECOGNIZE THE RETIREMENT OF DISTRICT PERSONNEL," seconded by Director Henley and unani- mously carried. Recess President Haasl called for a recess at 3:02 p.m. The meet- ing resumed at 3:17 p.m. Staff Reports I Engineer Mr. Greaney told the Board he is enjoying working for this District and the staff has been most helpful. He briefly reviewed progress on the TAP extension at Elm and Appian Way which should be finished in 2-3 weeks, and the Santa Fe I1 Reservoir where some cleanup work to be done by Chilcote is holding up Weardco, who now hope to be finished in July. Superintendent Mr. Musser gave the lake level at 486.8 feet and we are buying 30 c.f.s. The crew is doing cleanup here at the yard and weed abatement. The chlorine analyzer has been delivered. Attorney No special report. Mrs . Eldridge said Mr. Moser will be at our next meeting. I General Manager Approval of Progress Payments Mr. Brammell recommended ap- proval (see memorandum with attachments in agenda packet) of Progress Payment No. 7 to Chilcote, Inc. in the sum of $553.05 for work at Santa Fe I1 Transmission Main, and Progress Payment No. 2 to Jim Sittner & Sons, Inc. in the sum of $126,268.20 for work at the T.A.P. Extension - Appian and Elm. Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. Certificate of Participation Mr. Branknell recommended ap- Disbursements: Approval of proval of Certificate No. 35 Requisition of Project Costs (see agenda packet) in the sum -3- May 6, 1987 I of $9,822.48. Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director Woodward and unanimously carried. Consideration of Plans See pages 1 and 2 of these for Model Home Xeriscape minutes . Organizational Reports San Diego Region Water . President Haasl reported that Reclamation Agencies she is primarily involved with a subcommittee of this agency and will be reporting on their activities after the presentation to the SDRWRA board on May 15. Presidents and Managers Council of Water Utilities President Haasl reported on this meeting at which Debra Grote spoke on negotiations with districts' employees. Association of Water President Haasl reported on Reclamation Agencies their meeting of April 2 where Graham Frazier spoke on water reuse in the small basin. The next meeting will be held here at the District tomorrow at 9 a.m. The speaker will be Matt Tebbets of John Murk Engineers. Subcommittee of AWRA President Haasl said she has Technical Committee on been asked to chair the coord- Water Conservation ination with water' purveyors. The County of San Diego will initiate dialogue with the water purveyors; the County will co- host a conference with the Water Authority relative to conserva- tion and landscaping; and the County will promote low water use gardens by developers. Dual piping is also being discussed. Directors' Reports I Directors Henley and Bonas reported briefly on the tour and luncheon provided by the County Water Authority on April 30. Director Maerkle suggested that the District build a large covered tank on the Squires I1 property and sell Squires I to the City of Carlsbad for storage of reclaimed water. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 3:40. I Respectfully submitted, -4- May 6, 1987