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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-06-02; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OP BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CAKLSBAD EAUNIGIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD June 2, 1955, at 7:30 P,M. at 601 ELM AVENUE, CBRLSBAD, CALIFORNIA . I The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P,M, by Chairman Fry, in the offices of the Carlsbad bdutual Water Company, Carlsbad, California, Roll was taken by the Secre- tary. Present besides Chairman Fry were: Directors M.O.Ewald It Allan Kelly W. W. Ro$ers Pat Zahler. Also present were Mr. Short, Engineer; Charles Trygg, of the Carlsbad Mutual Water Company; b4r. William Cannon, represent- ing Terramar; and newspapermen: Buzz Garland, of the Carlsbad Journal and Mr. Charles Bobbs of the Oceanside Blade-Tribune. BAinutes The Minutes of the special meeting of May 25, 1955, were studied by the Board members. A correction was made as to the location of the meeting. Mr. Ewald moved, Di- rector Kelly seconded, that after the correction, the minutes be approved. The motion carried. I Director Rogers, reporting on the matter of past minutes and resolutions, stated that Attorney Dennis is in Sacramento now working on legislation. It was pointed out that if he couldn't keep up with his work and couldn't work out his schedule to include Water Board meetings, 8 change should be made, Director Rogers stated, however, that we have not kept with our part of the bargain; that we agreed to pay him $1,000 in January 1955. It was unanimously agreed that the Attorney's salary be paid as stated in his contract with us. Financial A Financial Report was given by Treasurer Zahler as Report followa : Underwood Typewriter Directors' Salaries Telephone Trip to Hemet Carlsbad Mutual E&E City of Oceanside San Diego County Water Authority (For transfer of water to Terramar) Dues to Irrigation $100 . 39 80 . 00 65.00 419 , 70 65.00 751.17 1,424.00 11 83 40.00 B Total $2,189.53. He reported that we have about $3000 in the bank to cover these expenses. Director Kelly moved, Director Ebald second and the motion was unanimously carried that the financial report be accepted. A brief discussion was held on obtaining more money from the bank. Director Zahler stated that we have $3,000 in the bank now; that with Attorney Dennis' salary and this month's bills, a couple of which have not been submitted, and a two or three thousand dollar reserve that we should keep on hand, we will need about @5,000 more. Director Rogers moved, Director Kelly seconded and the motion was clnrried that we add $5000 to our credit at the bank. Engineer's The Engineerrs Report was deferred until after corres Report pondence had been read. Correspon- Secretary Tiobers read the Following correspondence: dence Letter from San Diego County Water Authority, dated June 1, regarding decision to shut-down San Vicente for ten davs d~~rinrr khn mnn+L -Q T--l-* AT- -A+;-- I I I .. , p ,I ti/2/55 Nutual Letter, dated June 2, 1955, from Mutual reporting that they are already getting water at full capacity, hnexa- Letter from Glen R. Feist, dated June 1, regarding tion annexation of portion of Carlsbad to Oceanside, No that the letter be referred to Attorney Dennis, Director Zahler seconded and the motion was carried. action required by Board. Director Rogers moved Letter from San Diego County Water Authority dated June 1, in reply to District's letter of May 25; advising that the questions asked by the District will be taken up, along with other matters, in a meeting to be held June 16. Letter from Assemblyman Hegland, dated May 6, regard- ing his legislation and thanking the District for their reply concerning the Bill. Letter from Nelson-Thomas dated May 5, 1955, regard- ing file; agreeing that they will give us legal size file for price of letter size file when needed. Letter from San Diego Water Authority, Nay 23, re- garding reduction of aqueduct flow. Correspondence between Oceanside and Garlsbad, re- garding renewal of Contract: Letter from District to Oceanside, dated May 6. Reply from Oceanside, dated May 18, stating that they had held meeting to consider request and asking for our pipe line plans. Letter, dated May 23, from District, giving desired terms. Letter from Oceanside, dated May 26, making offer of their terms to the renewal of the contract. Director Hogers reported a meeting of the Mutual Water Board meeting was held at 3:SO P.M. on the 26th and was attended by Directors Kelly, Ewald and Eiogers, At this meeting they agreed to accept terms Of Oceanside and notified Oceanside informally that they had accepted and that action would be taken on the June 2nd meeting of the Municipal District. Letter from Mutual Company, dated June 2, reporting that Oceanside has raised the price of water from $5.00 to $6.14 Director EZogers moved that we write letter to Oceanside acceptin raise in price. Director Zahler seconded, A discussion was held on the matter. It was pointed out that there is no apparent reason for the raise in price because they cannot use the excess water during the summer months, but we have little choice in the matter. The motion was unanimously carried. Director Rogers moved that we inform Oceanside that h4utual is willing to sell any portion of chlorination equipment with fifteen per cent discount. Director Ewald seconded, motion carried, Contracts There were three contracts brought up for discussion; 1. Contract between Oceanside and Municipal District. 2. Contract between Terramar, Municipal, and Mutual. 3. Contract between Municipal and Mutual. After modifications which were agreed upon by both Oceanside and Municipal contract #1 was agreed to. -2- I I I . .... , 6/2/55 It was pointed out that the District should be covered by Insurance in case of an accident. It was decided to see if Attorney T. Bruce Smith of Mutual can work out some- thing to protect Mutual and Municipal. Terramar There was a discussion held on the proposed increase in price by Mutual to Terramar. The regular rate of last year was fifteen dollars per acre foot. The proposed new rate is nineteen dollars per acre foot. Mr. Cannon stated that he can't affort to pay the raise in price. Director Rogers moved that we approve the modified contract between Municipal and Mutual, subject to approval of all agencies affected and that we will accept whatever price that is acceptable to Mutual and to Terramar, Director Kelly seconded and the motion carried, Engineer's Xr. Short gave his Engineer's report. He passed out Report printed booklets of notes and maps which he had pre- pared. A discussion period followed in which several pertinent questions were raised. It was brought out in the dis- cussion that a bond issue would be the most desirable way of obtaining funds needed to build these lines. Mr. McClellan! was present and was asked by Chairman Fry if he had any question or comments from a citizen's standpoint. He stated that it was extremely important in trying-to float a bond issue, to have the people informed of the reasons behind the bond issue and to con- vince them that it is the best way. He suggested three questions which had risen in his mind and which he thought would arise in the minds of other voters: 1. Are we getting: full value out of stored water? Isn't there a way in which we can retain enough stored water without building more lines? 2. Why aren't people getting more specific details of this and other alternatives? 3. Is there a possibility that we could delay con- struction until Water Authority can build? Mr. McCfellan further stated that when these questions are answered, people will realize that it is the best way. Mr. Short was asked how soon he thought that the Water Authority would be ready to build these lines. He replied, statdng that 1960 would be the earliest and he seriously wondere if they would ever be in the position to build since they would have the same money raising problems a8 the District now has. It was pointed out to Mr. McClellan that we are just now nearing completion of the study of possibilities in building these lines and we cannot answer these questions until we our- selves have the answers; that we will be prepared by the time the bond issue is brought to a citizens' vote. Mr.Garland Mr. Garland was asked how he felt about the bond issue. He replied that he couldn't see putting up a two-million dollar bond and not being able to sell water to cover interest rate. He stated that he would go along with this bond, however, if he is sure that there is no other alternative. In his opinion if the bond were taken to a vote at this time, it would probably not stand a chance. It was agreed that there Fsould be no actual organized opposition to this bond; that if people are assured that there has been a thorough ex- ploration of other alternatives and that this is the most econo- rnlcal way, it will pass. -3- I I 1 %. 1, ,. - 6/2/55 Policy A brief discussion was held on certain policies the cost, A policy mwt be set up so that a person gettins which should be set up to determine under what conditions one can get water and what determines water 3 feet from the main line will be charged in fair corn= paritson to the person getting water 3 miles from the main line. YP. Short reported that policies among the Districts are fairly consistent from District to district, with the water district serving as distributors of retail and wholesale water. He stated that ultimately it would be to the best advan- tage to be one agency, to both manage and distribute water. The most important item the board would have, would be to determine a way to get water to district. Nr. Garland stated that people are not aware of the work that has been going on at these Board meetings. Be was told that the Board has been working on this project for six months and has stxdied seven different sites for the Reservoir. After careful study it was decided that the Neadowlark site would work to the best advantage, Director Ewald moved, Director Kelly seconded and motion carried that we pay Boyle Ehgineering Company $4,000. Director Rogers moved that we pay Attorney Dennis @,OOO as agreed. Director Kelly seconded and the motion carried Director Rogers moved that Mr. Short's Engineerfng Report be accepted. Director Ewald seconded. Motion carried. The Secretary was asked to write a letter to Boyle Engineering Company, thanking them for a job well done and telling them that we realize that they have lost money. They had agreed in their bid that they would charge no more than $4,000 and therefore lost about four thousand dollars. The job was to take two or three months, but took six. They also agreed in the contract that if they are given contract for building, they will apply $4000 on entire bill for the line. Bulletin Director Rogers brought to the attention of the Board that it Would be a good idea to have some sort of bulletin to be put out weekly or bi-weekly, to keep the citizens better informed. Mr. Tryg6 stated that Mutual has been putting out similar bulletins and he felt that they have been well worth it. The Board decided to look into the matter a little further and possibly arrange to rent a column in the Carlsbad Journal. Director Rogers moved, Director Kelly seconded, that the Publicity Committee proceed with publication of bulletins as needed. Vote on motion: Ayes: Directors Ewald, Rogers, and Kelly. Noes: Director Zahler. Director Ewald moved, and Director Kelly seconded, that the meeting be adjourned to June 9, at ?:30 P.M. Motion carried, Meeting 3djourned at 10:55 P.X. Secre'targ A krl bL;- of the Boar , of Directors of the Carlsbad Nunicipal Water District &A?. i-? k President df the M@rd of Directors of the Carlsbad PdlunicSpal Water District . -4-