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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-07-31; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETIHG OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CBRISW HUNICIPAL WATER FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMSDERING PROBLEM RELATING TO WATER STOKAGE, fMPKOVWNT DISTRIC DISTRICT HELD JULY 31, 1957 AT 4~00 P.M. AT 2960 PXO PIC0 DRIVE, CARISBAD, CALIFORNIA, NO 1 AND PIUPOSED PIPROVWBT DISTriICT X0 2. The meeting was called to order by President Fry. Directors present: WAIL), FRY, KEI RUG=. Absent: None. Also present were Engineer Short, Attorney Swirsky, Stewart "&e, %in. Cannon, Col. Harry Price and Bsecutive Secretary A. Stephens Lowrie. oO~WN"uENC&: 1. Irrigation Districts Association, 7-15-57 -- Preliminary report on 1957 legislatit session; report on public employees and labor unions. 2. Dan Hubbard, Contractor, 7-15-57 - Stating interest in submitting praposals fer pipe line connection work. 3. Anderson b Robinson, 7-17-57 - Stating interest in submitting proposals for pipe line connection work. 4. Southern Pipe & CasinP Comwtny, 7-17-57 -- Enclosing pictures along pipe line. I 5. San Diego County Water Authority: 7-17-57 - Acknowledging Resolution No. 60 urging "XEStt vote 7-9-57. 7-24-57 - Re Authority taxes. 6. Boyle Engineerin&: 7-18-57 -- Confirming oral report re cost of meter connections for Graham M. Kelly service connection. repairs on Unit riBn motion of Director Rogers, seconded by Director Ewald, Boyle Engineering was authorize to notify the Authority of these recommendations. 7. Don't Waste Water Campaign, 7-22-57, 7-10-57, 7-30-57, 5-31-57 - Minutes and fir cial reports. 8. Governor Knight, 7-24-57 - Stating that he is unable to attend dedication. In view of the fact that the Governor is unable to attend a dedication ceremony, on motic of Director Rogers, seconded by Director Ewald, it was agreed to drop further plans fc such a celebration. 9. State Water Rights Board, 7-24-57 - Granting request for 90 day extension of timt to suhit answers to protests on application 17348. The Attorney advised that the mal be discussed in committee with the Engineer and Attorney. President Fry assigned the matter to the Water Problems Committee, Engineer and Attorney with the understanding 1 the subject be placed on the agenda for the September meeting. 7-18-57 - Transmitting memo by S. D. County Road Inspector re approval of road 1-18-57 -- Suggesting locations for outlets from proposed second aaueduct, On I 10- Rainbow Municipal Hater District, 7-26-57 -- Expressing interest in surplus water. 11. Mutual Water Company, 7-29-57 -- Copy of letter to Terramar advising that service will be continued on former basis pending connection to CMWD facilities. 12. San Diego County Boundars Commission (undated) - Enclosing copy of map of territo~ being annexed by Oceanside. It was noted that the territory involved is just East of tl proposed shopping center and that the understanding is that it is to be used for a sewag disposal plant. After some discussion it was agreed that no action should be taken. 13. San Marcos County Water District, 7-31-57 -- Re release of surplus water stating that they will have a deficiency of about 225 acre feet. Director Rogers reported that a committee had been appointed by the Authority to study 1956 and 1957 Wi consumption and make recommendations. Various agencies had requested a 1 of 15,430 acre feet of water to last through the current calendar year. committee has recommended that a total of 10,599 acre feet be furnished I Surplus Water these agencies by those having water (including CMh?D)* The City of San Diego has appro1 -1- the release of water provided others with a surplus will do the same and provided no ad- ditional water consumption (due to expansion) is encouraged. Director Rogers suggested that CMWD could sell its proportionate share at $50.00 per acre foot (resulting in a pro: of $46.00 per acre foot) which would help with the tax base. He suggested also that MM might possibly lend 250-300 acre feet of water with the understanding that it would be authorized to speak for WKO and offer up to 300 acre feet of water to help cover the den ficiency and to be sold at $50 per acre foot provided that there is no effect upon en- titlement and provided that the same conditions as prescribed by the City of San Diego a: adhered to. Rainbow & The Rainbow request for surplus water was considered. Engineer Short rec San Marcos mended that if the report of the committee is realistic, and if other ditional water for this year. Accordingly, the matter was ordered held in abeyance unti next year or until such time as actual need is demonstrated. Birector Rogers was author ised to answer the Rainbow and San Marcos letters after the outcome of the Committee meeting to be held at the Authority on August 1st is known. Pipe Line Engineer Clayton reported that Unit A-2 is complete with minor exceptions Progress He said the Gas & Electric Company is bringing in power today and it is complete although there has been a little trouble with a leaky valve and there is some touch up painting to be done. It should be ready for acceptance at the next meeting. Final inspection of the Reservoir is to be made tomorrow after which it will be refilled All materials are now on hand for Unit B, and installation of the controls and meter equipment is coming right along. Director Rogers asked what the Mutual is doing about increasing pressure. Engineer Shor stated that the Mutual is not yet in a position to do anything about it and that all wat so far is being delivered to No. 2 Reservoir and that &til the automatic equipment is completely installed no changes to the Mutual system will be made. Director Rogers noted that the Mutual is appropriating funds to make a by-pass at No. 2 ervoir and the materials are on order. This will increase the pressure in the downtown and make it possible to run water to the No. 1 Reservoir. They are.also installing a pr sure reducing valve which will make it possible to serve the area Northeast of Valley an Buena Vista. Engineer Short stated that the minimum pressure of the "0 line in town would be about 1 pounds and would have to be reduced for the Mutual syStem, Improvement Engineer Clayton submitted three maps of the proposed Improvement Distric District No.2 No. 2 showing three stages in which building would be done if recommendal penditure of $350,000. Step rt2" would cost from $250,000 to $300,000 and the committee wishes to allow for contingencies and authorized $350,000 with the understanding that tl CMWD Board would sell only enough to complete one component at a time. The total cost E the three stages is estimated at $900,000. At today's prices, Clayton said the system would cost $726,000. He reported that it is the committee's wish to vote $900,000 at tl time and build step one first. As the assessed valuation develops, the other steps woul be in order. Resolution The Attorney read Resolution No. 61 declaring the necessity for the in- returned. On motion of Director hkald, seconded by Director Kelly, Director Rogers was I agencies participate in the program just discussed, there is no need for hoped that power will be available some time tomorrow. The Reservoir is I of the advisory committee are followed. Step rrltf would involve an ex- NO. 61 curring of a bonded debt of $900,000 and fixing the date of hearing for September 4, 1957 at 7:30 P.M. The Resolution was approved on motion of Director Rogers, seconded by Director Ewald, for publication on August 15th and 22nd, SI I ject to corrections deemed necessary by the Attorneysr Roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Directors: Ewald, Fry, Kelly, Rogers NOES : Directors : None. Ai3SENT : Directors : None . On motion of Director Ewald, seconded by Director Rogers, it was agreed that copies of 1 Resolution should be mailed to all residents of the proposed Improvement District, Fry Director Fry announced that he would be out of town from August 3, 1957 ' Vacation Augrast 17, 1957. -2- Zahler President Fry appointed a committee of Directors Ewald and Rogers to intel Replacement view candidates for the vacancy created by the resignation of Director Zahler and to make a recommendation at the next meeting. Auditor On motion of Director Ewald, seconded by Director Rogers, it was agreed tl Everts and Esenoff should be retained to make the annual audit (1956-1957 Reimbursement The policy requested by Graham Kelly at the last meeting re sharing of for connections costs of pipe line connections and reimbursement by anyone joining on at a later date was discussed. Director Rogers expressed the view tha. anyone else getting benefit from a connection should share the costs proportionately. Engineer Short pointed out that in order to work out an equitable solution each case wo1 have to be considered on its own and that it would be a difficult problem to solve. It was agreed that such matters should be subject to the recommendation of the manager. Kelly The Graham Kelly Application was discussed and the attorney stated that Application he would check for a full title report before the next meeting. Line After some discussion, President Fry appointed the Water Problems Committ Extensions to study extension agreements and asked that this committee submit a re- I port at a later date. San Marcos Engineer Clayton stated that San Marcos County Water District will report to the Authority on a weekly basis re the amount of water delivered to wm. Hallmark The following report was submitted by a committee appointed to study Unit Wt Hallmark' s request for an extension of time on the contract for Unit Wr : "A meeting of a committee of the whole was held on July 24, 1957 with Vice President Ke presiding. Directors present: Ewald, Kelly, Rogers. Absent: Fry. Also present were Lowrie nReference was made to a letter from Mr. Hallmark to Boyle Engineering under date of Ju 1, 1957 in which it was pointed out that nine days of rain had hindered progress on the job. It was noted also that a plumbers' strike which began June 28th and is still in process had hindered the work to a considerable extent, but that in spite of this fact, Hallmark had made every effort to complete the job on time. Hallmark stated that his crews had been working nights, Sundays and holidays to get water into the line. This fact was verified by Director Kelly and the Engineer. Hallmark said this effort had re sulted in much additional expense to his firm. ))Delayed delivery of materials was another factor causing delay in completion of the li It was stated that every effort had been wade both by Hallmark and the Engineers to get the materials needed moved in on time. Hallmark stated that all equipment is now here except for two strainers which will be here on the 29th; temporary strainers have been installed so the line is usable. The main reason for the delay in delivery of water through the line is that the Reservoir and A-2 section of the line are not ready. The Engineer Clayton, Attorney Swirsky, MrO Ed Hallmark, and E;xecutiee Secretary AO Stephen I Reservoir is just being tested today, Hallmark said. I'Attorney Swirsky stated that the law provides that, at its discretion, the Board may, according to the terms of the contract, assess as much as $200 per day of delay provide there has been no unforseeable cause beyond the control of the contractor. When asked how many plumbers' days were involved, Hallmark said that almost all of the job involved plumbing work. "Engineer Clayton testified that the line was water tight on July 5th and water could 1 been delivered through it at that time if necessary. g8Wallmark stated that he believes everything will be completed within two weeks of thi$ date. I "On motion of Director Rogers, seconded by Director Ewald, the Committee voted, in vic of the unusual handicaps (especially the plumbers' strike) under which Hallmark made el that if the system is completed by August Rh, penalty against Hallmark Construction Company should be waived." possible effort to complete the job on time, the connuittee should recommend to the Boa] -3- f ,.' On recommendation of Engineer Short, it was agreed that no action should be taken until the job is completed. Short said it is true tkat Hallmark has done everything which cot be done to try to get the job finished on time, but there are some additional factors which should be considered. He said he is not in agreement that all penalty should be waived, It was agreed to defer action until the meeting of August 7th. I Terramar Mr. Cannon stated that CMWD will receive an application requesting pipe line connection for Terramar most any day and that his attorney expects to be present at the next Board meeting. The Secretary was instructed to turn over the application to the Attorney and Engineer as soon as it arrives in order that it may be studied in advance of the meeting. Attorney Swirsky reported having talked with Attornt Von Herzen on July 23rd at which time he was advised that Von Herzen had talked with ths Public Utilities Commission and was told it would be several months before the Terramar application for certificate of public convenience and necessity would be considered. Mr. Von Herzen told Attorney Swirsky he would try to have an application to CMWD prior August 7th. Improvement Engineer Clayton said that a check had been made which indicates little Dist. No. 2 increase in the assessed valuation of the lands included in the proposed Valuation Improvement District No. 2. On motion of Director Rogers, seconded by Director Kelly, the meeting was adjourned at 5t55 P.M. ATTEST: _.. . . .' .I' ./""/ , ?') ,,I* '4 TJ/;/dp , ... y ,- , *<d>,,c ib6 (, *-+J%2,. ; President of tha Board of Directors CARISM MUNICIPAL WATER B'ZSTRICT I "-. <'2./cc*.c& Q j". @ . - Secretary of the Board of Directors CAFUSBAU MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT I I -4-