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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-01-20; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES 'OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON JANUARY 20, 1988, AT 2:00 P.M. AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA. The meeting was called to order at 2:02 p.m. by President Haasl with Directors Bonas, Henley, Maerkle and Woodward present. Also in attendance were General Manager Brammell, District Engineer Greaney, Superintendent Musser, Legal Counsel Moser, Water Educa- tion Specialist Renyer and Executive Secretary Woodward. Geoff Poole, Gordon Bryan, Bill Meadows, Patricia Laurence, Patti Heissenberger, Lola Sherman, Katheryn Horton, Harold Weiss, Ralph Anderson and several representatives of bidding contractors also attended. I Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Approval of Minutes Director Bonas made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting of January 6, 1988, as changed, seconded by . Director Woodward and unanimously carried. I - Opening of Bids and Author- President Haasl said that this ization for Award of Contract is the time and place for the Painting of three reservoirs opening of .bid proposals on CRMWD 87-108 painting the exterior of three water storage reservoirs (La Costa Low and the Twin D tanks 1. See memorandum in agenda packet. The Board Secretary will open the sealed bids and the District Engineer will read aloud the bidder's name and total sum bid. The Board will today authorize award of the contract sub- ject to verification within twenty days by the District Engineer and Legal Counsel that the apparent low bidder complies with all bidding requirements. The bids were read as follows: NAME AMOUNT Calafat Painting and Decorating $ 27,444.00 Colon Sandblasting and Coating 42,117.00 Worthington, Inc. 47,379.00 McMullan and Son 53,846.00 Robison Prezioso, Inc. 37,800.00 Director Henley made a motion, seconded by Director Woodward and unanimously carried, approving the award to the apparent low bidder (Calafat Painting and Decorating) subject to the procedure out lined above. I Kaufman and Broad Presentation Mr. Greaney offered the apol- (Kelly Ranch) ogies of Kaufman and Broad to the Board for not being able to attend today's meeting. They respectfully request that this matter be held over to the February 3, 1988, meeting. Oral Coinmications I from the Audience Consent Calendar None Ratification of Checks Director Henley made a motion Ratification of Investments approving the Consent Calendar seconded by Director Woodward and unanimously carried. Committee Reports Legal and Legislative ACWA Joint Water Quality Task After discussion and because Force - Request for Support it was felt that this matter Payment of $330.00 needed to be reviewed by this committee, Director Woodward made a motion that the Legal and Legislative Committee review and summarize this request and bring it back to the February 3, 1988, Board meeting, seconded by Director Henley and unanimously carried. (See memorandum and attachments in agenda packet.) Engineering and Operations Hydroelectric Facility Mr. Brammell explained that at Squires the committee meeting was can- celled due to scheduling problems. He referred to letters from KKOS and Enkar which were copied to the Engineering Committee. Director Woodward (a member of the Engineering Committee) felt this is an important issue not covered in the original contract, and made a motion that copies of these documents be given to the full Board and that this item be placed on the agenda for the Board meeting on February 3, 1988, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. When asked by Mr. Brammell about the need for a Committee meeting, Director Woodward felt this would only be necessary if the Dis- trict received further data on the matter. Public Information Board Notification Policy President Haasl reviewed the (Inf ormal) informal notification policy established by the Public Information Committee. All Board members will receive copies of all news clippings and press releases and will also be kept informed of press inquiries. Staff Reports I I District Engineer No report. Superintendent Mr. Musser said the scheduled shutdown ended Wednesday and we were back on line that afternoon with no problems. The lake -2- January 20, 1988 level this 'morning was 496.9 and we are currently buying 9 c.f.s. We have added telemetry this past week from E Reservoir to the District. C Reservoir is still to be added. He reported an inch of rain from the last storm with winds up to 45 m.p.h. Attorney Eminent Domain Procedure by Mr. Moser advised the Board Carlsbad Unified School that the District has been District sued regarding property just north of the Hunt brothers property where the District has an easement with an eight inch water line. He felt the matter could be handled in an equitable manner with a joint use agreement. Director Woodward asked Mr. Moser about the status of the con- tract with Krommenhoek/McKeown, which the Board directed the attorney to prepare at the December 23, 1987 Board meeting. Mr. Moser said he hopes to have it ready for the February 3, 1988 Board meeting. Water Education Specialist Ms. Renyer reported on the presentation of a plaque to the board and staff of Olivenhain Municipal Water District ack- nowledging their success in the Community Center Christmas challenge. One of the residential developments in Carlsbad, Laguna Del Mar, is interested in xeriphytic landscaping for their common areas and has requested xeriscape materials from the District. General Manager Manager's Report Mr. Brammell reported briefly on the status of the presenta- tion for the proposed meeting with the City of Carlsbad's Council and Planning Commission on February 10, 1988. A preview of the material was proposed for our February 3rd Board meeting. (See agenda packet for memorandum report.) He added that he was present at the plaque presentation to Olivenhain MWD at their board meeting, and their agenda included an item "approving a contract with a financial consultant to look at how Mount Israel will be financed." They did approve it, and Boyle Engineering has done the preliminary engineering work, so this project is moving forward. Discussion followed. ACWA/JPIA Employee Mr. Brammell reviewed this re- Relations Seminars quest from JPIA which suggests mandatory attendance at this seminar. The cost is being borne by ACWA/JPIA. After discussion Director Henley made a motion, seconded by Director Bonas and carried, that three people, one each from management, the em- ployees' salary negotiations committee, and the Board's Personnel Committee, be authorized to attend the March 31, 1988, seminar in Escondido. I I I -3- January 20, 1988 Organizational Reports I San Diego County Water Authority Director Bonas reported on the meeting of January 14, 1988. She advised that by June 19, 1988, the EPA is requiring statewide that water customers be notified when there is a possible contam- ination of their water by lead. She presented the EPA background report on the program to the Manager and said that input is to go to the County Water Authority, attention of Lester Snow. Di- rector Bonas then briefly reviewed several actions taken at the CWA board meeting: June 5-11, 1988, established as Water Aware- ness Week; approval of CWA membership in National Xeriscape Council with Pete Rios as their representative; and, approval of support of ACWA's Joint Water Quality Task Force at a cost of $575. Interviews for a water reclamation director are scheduled for this week. Association of Water Director Haasl reported on the Reclamation Agencies meeting held on January 7, at Costa Real MWD with Dale Mason who is chairman of the CWA Reclamation Advisory Committee, speak- ing. AWRA will continue to exist, rather than be absorbed by the CWA Reclamation Committee. She then reported on her attendance at the CWA Reclamation Advisory Committee where a motion was made and seconded to approve a $50,000 per year funding for a new section of the UCSD Water Research Center. This is still to be presented to the CWA board of directors for action. Presidents and Managers Council Mr. Brammell reported on this meeting held yesterday where Mr. Peck of Jennings, Engstrand & Henrikson gave an update on the Bay Delta hearings and new laws enacted at the last legislative ,session which went into effect January lst, with particular attention to meeting laws and tort laws. I Recess President Haasl called for a recess at 2:55 p.m. The meet- ing resumed at 3:lO p.m. Directors' Reports Appointment of Committees President Haasl said she would like to hear from each Di- rector as. to whether they want to remain on their current committees or wish a change. She is also proposing that the building committee, in addition to two Board members, have repre- sentatives from the public chosen by the Directors; one by each Director. She asked to have this information before the next Board meeting so it can be on the agenda. I Xeriscape '88 Conference - Director Henley made a motion Consideration of Attendance that any Board member who at- and Compensation tends this conference be com- pensated in accordance with the Administrative Code, seconded by Director Bonas and unani- -4- January 20, 1988 mous ly carried. I Colorado River Aqueduct Tour Director Haasl reported that she went on this tour last weekend and feltthatitreaffirmedher purpose inworking in the water industry. She will be sharing the pictures she took when they come back. Closed Session Litigation (Govt Code 54956.9a) At 3:18 p.m. Director Bonas CRMWD vs Meadowlark Farms made a motion to go into closed session (on matters of Personnel (Govt Code 54957) litigation and personnel) sec- onded by Director Woodward and unanimously carried. The meeting returned to regular session at 4:35 p.m. Mr. Moser advised that two actions were taken: (1) The Board voted 4 to 1, with Director Haasl voting no, to terminate Thomas Brammell as the General Manager in accordance with his contract which provides for termination without cause, and I (2) The Board voted 4 to 1, with Director Haasl voting no, to authorize General Counsel (Mr. Moser) to carry out the duties of the General Manager foraperiodnotto exceed two weeks, during which a new acting general manager will be selected by the Board. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 4:36. Respectfully submitted, W W I -5- January 20, 1988