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Home My WebLink About1958-05-07; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEEi'ING 03' THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARISM MUMCIPa ljATER DISTRICT HELD MAY 7, 1958 AT 7:30 P.M., 2%0 PI0 PIGO DmVE, CARLSBAD,CAmOW The meeting was called to order by President Fry. Directors present: Edd, Fry, KeX Pace, Greek, Also present were Stewart White, Dave Taylor (Blade-=be) , Attorney Swirsky, Engineer Short and Executive Secretary bwrie, and mager Rogers. Mnutes of the meeting of April 25, 1958 were approved on motion of Director Md, set onded by Director Greek. Committees Committee appointments as outlined by the President at the previous nee 5% were approved on motion of Director Ewasld, seconded by Director Pat( Water Fates A letter addressed to the Carlsbad N&ual Water Compaqy and to the Ctty Carlsbad, advising of change in rate for &.t;ra-polftan water was approve1 on motion of Director Pace, seconded by Directm Exrald, and signed by the President fa I mfNm, I. D. 2 Attorney Swirslsg reported that Sc-mbacher & Co. had written re the pos~ Legal sibility of selling additional bonds to complete a portion of Phase "€3" Improvement District No. 2, and advised that O'IWveny & Meyers m be contacted. Swirsky said tfiat 0"dveny & mrs have agreed that this cm be done legally provided the amount of money remaining would be sufficient to cover the costs of the rest of Phase nBn. Garland The Attorney stated, with reference to the publishing of legal notices for CWD, that in the event that R. D, Garland, editor of the Carlsbad Journal, should be elected to the Bod, a conflict of interests would exist prohibiti publication in the J~urmal, Since tine Journal is the only paper within the District, according to the interpretation of the law by 0"dveny & Myers, no publication would necessary, but if the District wished, it would publish in another newspaper outside t District, Swirsky stated that there has never been a direct case on this point. Greek Resolution NO, 8.3 was presented by the Attorney in which the Board woul u No. ED Resolution only Wesley F. Greek had filed, and request the Cohty Board of Super- visors to appoint &, Greek as Director of that Division of CMD. The Resolution was approved on motion of Director Pace, seconded by Directa Efleatiem order tha+ no eleetlon be held in Ilitrisiarn 2, i~ dew Qf the fa& th& Ewald, on the following roll call vote: AYES : DIRECTORS: EWALD, FRP, KELLY, GREEK, PACE NOES: DIFECTURS: NONE ABSEYT: DIREXTORS: NONE Easements The Attorney stated that condemnation suits agahst Horne and Clark had Horne & been filed last Thursday and that the Court had ordered immediate posse Clark sian of the properties for reservoir and righ.cOf=way and that legal pc session had become effective %y 5th. He said he had contacted the Att neys for &. Horne who had expressed a willingness to negotiate for $5,000. After son discussion it was agreed on motion of Director Face, seconded by Director Kelly, that Attorney should be authorized to close the deal at $5,000. Since there was some codusion as to the status of the Clark propepky which seems to 1 in process of being sold, it was agreed to do nothing until the matter is decided, Water rates Pknager'Rogers presented a rough draft of a proposed Ordinance which wc & increase the water rate for retail water and &e provision for line E Pipeline tensions. The Ordinance was referred to the Water Problems committee f Extensions study arld report at the next meting, I CORRESPONDENCE: - 3.. State Water Rilghts Board, 4-25-58 - acknowledging request for extension of time I reach agreement with protestants against application NO, 17348. A decision was promi: .\ at a later date, 2. San Djego County Water Authority, 4-28-58 .- re location and size of proposed sen outlet at station 29fi!d15. Engineer Short recommended 36 cfs and said he is planning talk with Mr. &lmgren to find-out what the difference in cost would be. Short said-I as could be delivered ori,$.$zally through a 30" line, On motion of Director Pace, secc by Director Kelly, the Engineer was instructed to get further information on t'ds sub; in time for the next meeting. because sf the hydraulic gradient it is possible to get as much water through a 21" 1J 3. ESner &os., Lnc., ,$-18-58 - bid on road work to reservoir, I, Do No. 1, $2,4.5P.N base bid, 4. E. E. (Al) Cowdrep, 4-26-58 - bid on road work to reservoir, I. D. No. 1, $47,000, 5, Job L, Schooleg, 4-25-58 - bid on road work to reservoir, I, D. No. 1, $1,983.00, authorization, 6. Boyle Endneering, 4-3-58 - copg of letter to Schoolez authorizing him to perfom road work on reservoir. 7, City of Carlsbad, 4-28-58 - calling attention to deterioration of trench on Chest] Avenue and asking District to make necessary repairs, 8, San &cos Cwf), 5oT-f;l3 2 outline form for possible negotiation between Districts, Engineer Short stated that the proposed charges for evaporation and other losses would not be a good deal for CMWD. On motion of Director Ewald, seconded by Director Pace, - manager was authorized to pursue negotiations with a Umit for evaporation and seepage cha2ges to be set at 30 acre feet. 9. Bogie Engineerin@ This being the lowest and best bid, it was the one accepted by the engineer as per Boa I 4-28-58 - copy of letter to Consolidated Western Steel re scheduling of work on 3 4-28-58 - copy of letter to Sierra Pipeline advising start on tank foundation no 5-1-58 - list of sub-contractors for Sierra Pipeline & Construction Co, as follow! Cement Bontractors, Inc. Mr. buis Chase, Box 295, Carlsbad; later tkran May 5th. Sub Atlantic Electric Co., @ N. Cedres, Solam Beach, California. Contractors Approval of the subcontractors as listed was granted on motion of Rrec Pace, seconded by Dired.tor Kelly with the understanding that the original contractor i: still. directly responsible to 0. 5-1-58 - re request for tine by Sierra Pipe and advising against it, Engineer Shl questioned the advisability of extending the time for the contraotor. A letter writtel by the manager and signed by the president authorizing extension of time to Sierra Pip Line & Construction Go. to June 27, 1958 was ratified on notion of Dfiector Ewald, secc by Director Kelly, and the Engineer was designated as the agent to make further recommc ations to %he Board regarding any contract changes which would be subject to Board ap ProVal. Any extension of time, according to the Attorney, calls for Board action. u). Consolidated Western Steel, 5-5-5Lagreeing to work up rexbed schedule when infc mation re foundations $8 available, I 11. Schwabacher & Co., 5-2-58 - re I. Do 2, Phase Wr - already discussed by Attorn( 12. State Department of Public Health, 4-3-58 - acknowledging application and stat5 that field review of works and operations will. be made as soon as possible. The Board was informed of a letter to the Mutual Pipeline & Construction Go. advising of certain charges for emergency road repaim by the County for wbich the Mtual owes * District. Hydrant The kager reported that Fire Chief Hardin had req,,ested Board approvg after official request is receiqed from the City the Board would look with favor upon I installation. On motion of Director Pace, seconded by Director Greek, it was agreed tl the Iktual should do the work and bill the City. a hydrant at the corner of Valley and Buena Vista, It was agreed that Pipeline A route for the pipeline along the Santa Fe track, differing born that ( I Route the master plan was discussed. It would result in the line being built I. D. 2 the East side of the track making it necessaq for those on the West sic to build their own line, Easements It was suggested that an attempt be made to secure easements in exchangc for outlets. Legal descriptions of the properties involved would be nec essary before approaching owners on the subject. On motion of Director Pace, seconded Director Ewald, the engineer and manager were authorized to pursue the program for devc opment of this line (extension "Bn) along the Hecker-Apes route, offering reasonable : ducernents and thus determining the most advantageous plan from the point of view of thc District. 0ffSce Director Pace brought up the fact that a satisfactory office location should be obtained as soon as mssible. After discu&ion it was moved by Director Ewald, seconded by Director Pace, that the manager be authorized to nego- tiate with the Mutual Water company for a 99 year lease on a parcel of ground on the East bound-, fronting on Oak Avenue (60 x 200 feet). Accounting On motion of Director Pace, seconded by Director Wd, it was agreed th I the District's books be kept on accrual basis beginning July 1, 1958. Telephone On matian of Directar Ewald, seconded by Direetar Kelly, the Manager was authorized to order a direct line telephone for the District, Treasurer President Fry read a request from Treasurer Greek for relief from the duties of Treaswer of CWD because he is also the Treasurer of the Cit2 Director Ewald expressed the view that the Treasurer's first obligation is to CMWD sinc he was Treasurer of this organization first. The Attorney stated that he hew of no legal reason why Mr. Greek could not serve as treasurer of both organizations. On m- tion of Director Ewald, seconded by Director Pace, the request was denied, Director Greek abstained from voting. Budget Upon recommendation of the budget committee the following tentative bud€ for 1958-59 was adopted, after recommendation by the budget committee, c motion of Director Pace, seconded by Director Kelly: GErnRAL FUND Disbursements: Wfice expense Utilities & rent Salaries hgd & auditing Insurance !@ 40O.QO 1,200 .OO 5,000 000 1,~O.OO 300 000 I Transportation (car purchase) Engineering Operation, MaintenaJnce & Supply Loan repayment Sub totals 1,~O.OO 2 ,OOO .OO $igg Directors' fees Interest 2,000 000 4% 000 Reserve for operation, capital & contingencies a 000.00 $! TOTAL 1 Receipts: Cash on haad July 1, 1958 (estimate> Water sales Taxes TOTAL ~'3obable tax rate: lo# Actual operation estimate - $U, 90 .OO operatian, 1957-58 - $13,682d0 U $19,750000 12 990 000 $mp I IMFROVE~~ DISTRICT NO. 3. Disbursements: Operation & Off ice expense UtiZtiss & rent Salaries Legal & auditing Insmanee Wntemce t mo .oo " 1,tXIO .00 5,000 .m 2,c306.08 Ipo .m Transportation - CBS purchase 1,ao.m Engineering 1,ao.Oo Operation, maintenance & supply Sub To%aSs Bond service Reserve for operation, capital 5,000 .OO TOTAIS $18,830 .OO & contingencies Receipts: Cash on hand July 1, 1993 (estimate) Water sales $ '7,500.00 05% Taxes 11,m 000 05%) TOTALS $18,800 .oo Probable tax rate : l4# Actual operation estimate - $l3,830,00 operation, 1957-5C1 - $ Sr,l67,QO I K Includes $~,OoO.OO loan IlilOVEIENT DISTRICT NO, 2 Offhe expense Utilities & rent Salaries hgaP & auditing Insurance Transportation - car purchase Engineerfng Operation, maintenance & supply Sub Totals Bond service Reserve for operation, capital & contingencies TOTALS DISBURSEMENTS Operation & Mahtenams a0 000 600 000 2,000 .oo 800 .oo 3-50 .oo 1, PO 600 1,500 .oo n%nE 1-000 *oo &,OW 00s $11,450 *00 I Receipts Cash on hand, July 1, 1958 (estimate) Water sales $ 7,675.CN (655%) Taxes iFTikm5 3 775.00 TOTALS Ppobable tax rate : 25$ A&ual operation estimate -$?,4sO.OO ** Loan from I. D. No. 2 Construction - Bond $57,912.00 a ,000.00 $77,912.00 $42,000.00 * 15,000.08 (65% X) 912.00 (65%) * - &md - $22,500 .oo 8,000 .oo $3%500.00 $22,50~*00 ** 4,275.00 05%) m3m 3 725,OO 1 Mote Payment In view of the fact taat funds are available it was mved by Director July 1, 1958) plus interest to date. Bills Papnt of bills to date totalbg $3,856.33 (dl funds) was authorbed on notion of Director Ewald, seconded by Director Greek. EwaZd, seconded by Directof Pace, to immediate17 pay the $6,000 (due The meeting was declared adjourmd by Pesident Fry at 10 :45 P,K ATfEST: y,, I,' ;/-/l:' ,./,/ ,,/L;,-//,L I' 2,: / /'~ ,' U' /' , K&&- ,/ / -& .. President uf the Bq&d of Directors CARLSBAD ~ICIPALJJATEIR DISTRICT /- E -> jftc ci ~ (j; , L"'4 L[, ~ Secrehy of' ths Board of Directors CARLSBAD "ICIPAL WAm DIS!€'RIGT (SEAL) I I