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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-09-16; Municipal Water District; MinutesI MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COST8 REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 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 present. Also in attendance were General Manager Brammell, District Engineer Greaney, Superintendent Musser, Legal Counsel Michael Cowett (sitting in for Greg Moser), Administrative Analyst Poole and Executive Secretary Woodward. Julia Renyer, Pat Guevara, Barbara Hallman, Pat Laurence, Katheryn Horton, Tony Acone, Tom Belcher, Larry Willey, Lola Sherman, Don Kramer and J. Bonasia also attended. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Approval of Minutes Director Henley made a motion to approve the minutes of the Board meeting of September 2, 1987, as mailed, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried (Director Haasl absent). Oral Communications from the Audience I Consent Calendar A. Ratification of Checks B. Ratification of Investments C. Calavera Hills Unit No. 4, Villages 0 6 P-1, CT 83-21, CRMWD 85-308, Offer and Ac- ceptance I). Calavera Hills Village J, Offer and Acceptance CT 82-16, CRMWD 82-406, E. Rancho La Cuesta Unit No. 5, CT 79-4, CR"D 79-303, Offer and Acceptance F. Rancho La Cuesta Phases I, 11, I11 t IV and Rancho La Cuesta Unit No. 5, CT 72-34, Agreement No. I1 cm 84-102 8 Reimbursement None After Mr. Greaney pulled the item on Palomar Airport Road widening (item H on agenda) to be returned for approval at the next Board meeting, and two items on this list were discussed at Director Bonas's request, Director Maerkle made a motion to approve the Con- sent Calendar, seconded by Di- rector Woodward and unanimous- ly carried (Director Haasl ab- sent). (See agenda packet for detailed information.) Committee Reports Legal and Legislative See Attorney's report. I Finance and Administration Consideration of Obtaining Dam Failure Coverage Director Maerkle advised that Committee recommendation is to not apply for dam failure lia- I bility coverage with ACWA/JPIA due to high cost and exclusions. Mr. ' Brammell added that the City Risk Manager, who was approached concerning coverage for Calavera Dam, felt that the coverage being considered is not worth the cost; our Committee concurred. Mr. Poole said that staff opinion is that the only thing that would cause Squires Dam to fail is a severe earthquake, and earthquake damage is excluded, Mr. Cowett explained that ACWA has made this coverage available because many districts in the State have to insure their dams as a condition of bond indentures; he agreed with staff and committee consensus that this is not a great policy. No action required. Staff Reports District Engineer Report on Status of Squires Mr. Greaney referred to the Waterline Easement for Leisure last Board meeting when Mr. Vi 1 lage Property Kramer expressed a concern about our easement and the dust caused by construction trucks, etc. Mr. Greaney's investi- gation determined that Leisure Village has only given the District the right to have our waterline within the easement and the right of ingress and egress, However, Bruce Henry who is in charge of Leisure Village construction, has agreed to try to keep the dust down and to police the area for unauthorized people. Discussion f ol lowed. No action required. Attorney I I Camnittee Action on Director Henley made a motion Cablevision License Agreement to postpone this item to the next Board meeting, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried (Director Haasl absent) . Superintendent Mr. Musser reported that the District is currently buying 30 c.f.s. and the lake level is at 500' 10". The City has begun their overlay projects so our crews will be adjusting our valve cans . Manager Manager's Report . Mr. Brammell referred to his written report in the agenda packet. He then introduced Julia Renyer, our new Water Education Specialist who began with the District on Monday, and reviewed some of her background. She has met with our Public Information Committee and is already working on some of our priority items. Consideration of Contract Mr. Brammell advised that this with Montgomery Labs matter was discussed at an En- gineering Committee meeting held at 1 p.m. today (Director Haasl absent). The District, in -2- September 16, 1987 I I its concern about getting a handle on what is happening up at Squires lake, and in conjunction with the Luke-Dudek report which will provide the long-term solution to our water quality and storage problems, would like to engage in a short-term determin- ation as to some things we might do until we can implement the Luke-Dudek recommendations. He referred to his memorandum and attachment in the agenda packet. After Legal Counsel advised Director Bonas that the fine print in the proposal (Schedule of Fees and Conditions) is "strictly boilerplate," Director Woodward, as a member of the Engineering Committee, reviewed the importance of finding a solution to our water treatment problems at the lake and made a motion that the District contract with Montgomery Labs for an estimated cost of $12,500, seconded by Director Henley and unanimously carried (Director Haasl absent). Organizational Reports San Diego County Water Authority Director Bonas reported on the and commented that it was covered by Linda Austin of the Blade- Tribune. Of interest to our District, the Board approved $5.00 water rate increase (surcharge) as of January 1, 1987. The water rate is to be increased in $5.00 increments every six months until the increases total $20.00. These funds will accrue and will be beneficial to the ratepayers when CWA goes to bonding (for expansion). Should save approximately $1 million per year. She reviewed some of the material CWA will be using to promote water conservation; xeriscape is one of the,water conservation methods they are trying to get their member agencies to encourage. Discussion followed on the funding they provide to the member agencies for the landscaping program and the advertising campaign; a one-time $2,000 for the landscaping and a 50-50 ongoing participation in the advertising cost. Director Bonas then referred to a draft of a contingency plan from the Metropolitan Water District and said she would give her copy to staff for comparison with ours. meeting held on September 10, Association of Water In Director Haasl's absence, Reclamation Agencies Mr. Brammell reported that the meeting was held here at the District. Ben Price gave a slide presentation on a reclamation program by one of the California universities where they are actually reusing water for irrigation purposes for f0dde.r and university landscaping. Directors' Reports I Request for Presen- Mr. Graff was not available to tation by Rick Graff make a presentation here today but arrangements are tenta- tively being,made for our next meeting on October 7, 1987. Consideration of Compensation In Director Haasl's absence, for Attendance at Water Reuse Director Woodward made a mo- Symposium tion to postpone this item tc -3- September 16, 1987 I the Board meeting on October 7,. 1987, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried (Director Haasl absent). Other Business Arising Director Henley asked that the After Agenda Posting Manager contact the City for a report on what they are doing in the line of water conservation, i.e. requirements for the developers, etc. Since Mr. Willey was in attendance at our meeting he agreed to convey the message to the City staff. Director Woodward asked Mr. Brammell the status of comparing and correlating the District's Emergency Plan with other agencies. Mr. Poole, who has been directly involved with the Plan, said that between 20-30 copies of our plan have been distributed and the Off ice of Disaster Preparedness, which is aware of our wishes, has been expediting the word. Director Bonas said she gave a copy of our Plan to the CWA which is sending it to the various engineers for review and eventuar action. I Mr. Musser, in response to Director Woodward's inquiry on the status of the new chlorinating equipment at the Dam, said that the residual analyzer has been in use since about.July 1, 1987, and is working as hoped. They have learned that the flow is greater than originally thought. The information is recorded by the equipment and staff can see at any given moment what the chlorine residual is. Director Henley asked about the status of the acquisition of the Santa Fe I1 property. Mr. Brammell said he will have to check with Mr. Endeman and will have a report at the next Board meeting . L Ad joununent The meeting adjourned at 2:52. Respectfully submitted, +bog- t, Board' of Directors . . " . . .. I -4- September 16, 1987