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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-01-13; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF TRE BOARD OF DIFBCTOES OF CAXLSBAD WNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT I-IEZD AT 1:OO P.M., JANUARY 13, 1959 AT 601 ELPI AVENUE, CARLSBAD, CALIFORIJIA. Prior to the call to order, Director Richard R. Coe was sworn in by Attorney Swirsky, The meeting was then called to order by Vice-President Garnohan at 1:lO P.M.. Roll call revealed the following Directors to be present: Ewdd, Carnohan, Coe, Greek; absent: Kelly, Also present were Manager Rogers, Attorney Swirsky, Executive Secretary Lowrie, Engineer Ditsworth, Bill Wingfield (Blade-Tribune) , Bill P~J (San Diego Union) , and Lyle Bora and Jack Kubota (representing Donald B. Apes) , Engineer Short arrived late. Election This being the time set for the election of officers, the Chairman calk Greek, Allm 0, Kelly was nonrinated for the Presidency. On motion of Director EwaLd, seconded by Director Coe, the nominations for President were declared closed. Allan Kelly was thereupon elected unanimously. On motion of Director Ewald, seconded by Director Greek, Mac Carnohan was nominated for TJice-President. There being no further nominations, Director Camohan was unanimously elected. On motion of Director Ewald, seconded by Director Greek, Director Coe was nominated for Secretary. On motion of Director Xwald, seconded by Director Greek, nominations for Secretary were declared closed and Director Coe was unanimously elected. On motion of Director Ewald, seconded by Director Coe, Wesley F. Greek was nominated for Treasurer. On motion of Director Ewald, seconded by Director Carnohan, norninatic for Treasurer were declared closed. Director Greek was then unanimously elected. Mi nut e s Minutes of the meeting of December 22, 1958 were approved as presented on mokion of Director Greek, seconded by Director Ewald. I fo~ nominations. On mo"ciofz of Director Ewald, seconded by Director C ORB3 SP OhrDERGE : I 1. San Diego County Water Authority: Minutes: 12-11-58. 12-31-58 -- Announcing dissolution of conrmittee for study of equitable method oJ apportioning water. 1-2-59 -- Copy of letter to members of legislature from San Diego County urging cooperative effort to accomplish development, conservation and beneficial use of watc nov being lost to the Pacific Ocean. 1-5-59 -- Tabulations, December, 1958, showing more than 2,300 acre feet in storage as of December 31st. 1-9-59 -- Announcements of Lands RC Rights of Way Committee and General Board meetings, Jancary 15, 1959. 2, Irrigation Districts Association, 12-12-56 -- Report of meeting of Gtropolitm Water District seckion at Santa Barbara. 3, lktropolitan Water District, 12-22-58 -- Noting receipt of Resolution 85 re agricultural rate for water. pt. Golden Anderson, l2-2?-58 -- Re Valves. Golden Engineer Ditsworth reported that the Golden Anderson 12" Valve at Calavr Anderson Connection had been dismantled and that a deposit of oxide resulting frr chemical reaction with the brass hzd collected and caused the valve to stick. He said the manufacturer recommends chroaing to eliminate the corrosion but stated that there would still be the cylinder wall to corrode unless it were chromed also. Manal Rogers suggested removing the Golden Anderson Valves and replacing them with Clavals at the same time notifying Golden Anderson that their valves would be advertised for sale as unsatisfactory unless an adjustment were ma6e. Attorney Swirsky stated that the one-year warranty had expired and there might now be some question as to whether the district has a valid claim. It was noted, however, that complaints had started I long before the expiration of the warranty. Engineer Short testified that the equipment does not perform in accordance with the representation of the manufacturer in their specs, literature, etc., and that these valves ha,d been recomencled by his firm with full faith and confidence on the basis of these claims. The fact that they do not perform in accordance with the statement sf the mamfacturer constitutes lizbtlity on the part of the mufacturer in spite o the expiration of the year guzrantee. He said there is znother type of valve which has operated without too mch trouble il other system mder similar conditions but that Golden Andersor, Valves had been recomended because they are less complicated and it was felt, therefore, that they would be preferahle. This recommendation had resulted in the payment of a pren;ium by the District for these valves which are now foud to be unsatisfactory. He sugge: sending a comnication to Golden Anderson stating that a detailed investigation has been made and that the valves just do not work under our conditions and were mlsreprt sented to the District which feels it is entitled. to the full cost of the valves and resulting trouble. This would amount to $10,000 .OO or more. Short advised that the District might suggest its desire to be agreeable and willing to settle Out of COWt for $L+.,OOO.OO, which would pay for Clavals, and that the District would also then be willing to give back the Golden Anderson Valves to the bnufacturer. If such terms were not satisfactory, .the District should then file action against the company. On motion of Director Ewald, seconded by Director Greek, the Attorney was directed to write such a letter indicating that if a reasonable settlement is not forthcofing the District will sue for the full cost of the valves and damages. Time Exten- Engineer Short stated. that the District had not suffered any material sion - Hood damages as a result of the delay in completion of the 1.9.2 Unit IrCW line and that it was a matter of Board discretion as to what penalty to assess. On motion of Director Ewald, seconded by Director Coe, it was agreed to waive penalty by extending the time for completion of the contract for I.D.2, Unit I!( up to and including January 9, 195% and to awe& t'ie project as of this date. 5. Boyle Engineering, 12-31-58 -- Copy of letter to Hood Construction re placing 0: line in service. 4. AT&SF, 1-5-59 -- License to install grr pipe across %ta Fe right-of-way at Yon 7. Ralph B. Helm, Attorney, 1-959 -- Re drafting of amendment to Ibnicipal 'dater District Act on subject of Directors' fees. Director Ewald stated the belief that the current fee is adequate and other Eoard members concurred that; to raise the fees would be an unfair burden upon the taxpayers, The Boapd ordered a lettep to this effect be directed to Attorney Helm. 8. A. Stephens Lowrie, 1-9-59 - Re reduction of hours. Action on the letter was ordered deferred to the end of the meeting. Ayres Line It was reported that the Bonn-Ayres easement from Nr. Lyman is in the hands of Attorney SwirshJ and that the formal letter will be forthcomin within the next two weeks. Engineer Ditsworth stated that the inspection report is complete on the line. Mr. Bonn discussed the possibility of turning over the line t the District so as to be reimhursed with the next sale of bonds. Be stated that relocation of the lines from the original plan had altered the service the Apes land might have received. Engineer Short said 1%. Bonn had discussed the matter with him and stated that he is not now in a position to recommend at this time that the Board accept the responsibi for reimbursing l4re Apes. He added that in the original Faster Plan there was no 1 for wlfich bonds had been authorized lyrhich would provide complete service and that relocation of the line had actually resulted in a greater benefit to the Apes prope rather than a lesser one, Fie said the line has passed inspection and he is prepared to accept it, but that it is too early for the District to assume the obligation for its costs. Re added that he Selieves that there are changes which could be made in the Faster Plan but that they should not be made on a piece-meal basis. He said the primary purpose of the Master Plan was to provide for a distribution system which would make water available to the District as 8 whole on 2 reasonable basis so far as costs are concerned, and it was worked out on what appeared to be logical service aeas and rot on the basis of individual properties. ?le said also that it is recognized that the Plan is subject to modification as we go along but that alterati is limited 3y the funds available and that they should follow the amount set up by t bond issue to serve the same area. The bnager stated that the Estrict had collected funds for the connection but that the plan for the Apes line had not been received until after the line was in. I I I On motion of Director Ewald, seconded by Sirector Greek, the matter was referred to the Engineer for further study and recommendation, Lateral IIKw The Manager reported that Lateral flP1 extension had been finished today county The knager reported that Xr C. W. Gardner, Director of ;Parks & Recres Park for San Diego County, had contacted him regarding service to the State Park leased by the County and currently subleased to a I%. Barton. TI Manager read a letter he had sent to &. Gardner stating his understanding of charge as they would be made by the District as follow: That charges would be $3.00 each, the only practical vay of deterxining the nuxber of units in use would be to count th at the time of reading meters. Service would be through one meter so there would be the actual water metered at the specified rates in Section 6 of Ordinance 10. The letter also stated that the Fbnager's original estimate of cost iqas close, as irtdicat by discussion with Hood Construction Compmy. It stated that it was possible that th Board might advance the money on a refund basis if no cun.ent appropriation could be used to provide for the costs. Eeters The lknager reported that a nu.inber of meters had been installed, includi those for Cannon, Frazee, Shitara, Bressi, Perry; installations were made by Webb Brothers, et al. Yeters & The Manager pointed out that policy regarding meters and risers is Risers probably too strict. Engineer Short noted that where senice is fQx' domestic use is contemFlated, compomd meters zight be spared. On notion of Director Greek, seconded 'by Director maid, it was agreed to accept the recommendation of the Engineey on an;;rthir?g pertaining ta meters. Leak On motion of Director Ewald, seconded by Director Coe, the purchase of Detector a leak detector was authorized with the price to be limited to $7'5.00. Vista Irrigation District. I. D. 2 The Xanager suggested that some effort be made to get property owners tc had dedicate a road to the County in order to get the County to maintain thc the area and that the Apes interests will be happy to cooperate on the matter. On motion of Director Ewald, seconded by Director Greek, it was agreed to write to the owners of the properties involved re tEiis matter. multiplied by @% aE the udts adually semed during the month and "chat it would app I irrlgation only, low range accuracy should be sufficient, and where no Fanager 2ogers stated one was available through Nalt Miller of the road. l4rv Bonn stated that a survey has been started through part of pumps P Engineer Ditsworth reported that there had been about one foot of water 1.D.I in one of the vaults last week and that smp pumps are needed. Engineel I Short concurred that these should be provided. On motion of Director Ewald, seconded by Erector Greek, it was agreed to purchase two such purnps at $150 -00 each for the Terramar Vault and Paid ttDtf. Bin On motion of Director Greek, seconded by Director Coe, the purchase of i bin for nuts, bolts and gaskets was authorized, the price not to exceed $25 .00 . The Manager reported that Xr. Tucker had suggested the installation of a moss connec tion at the 1.9.2 tank so that in the event of a main line break, os failure of the reservoir, water could be fed back into the 18" line ahead of the pressure reducing station and back into Carlsbad. Engineer Shoyt suggested that the same purpose migh be accomplished by getting a couple of' pipe nipples and Dayton couplings so as to close the gate valves and thus reduce the total investment. I Bonn Hr. Bonn asked, In the event that the District could not refund for the Iietailer line t0 the Ayres property, if they might form their own compmy to sel water and thus recover their investment. He was advised that so long a they comply with Ordinances, there would be nothing to stop tkiis. Dual Engineer Short reported a meeting at the Authority including represen.% Chlorination tives from the City of San Diego, Helix, California illfater & Telephone Company, et al. Ee said his firm had represented several clients. Th large users do not like the idea of chlorinating the aqueduct because the water they use is dumped into open reservoirs Sefore use. They proposed meeting with the State Health Authorities to review the situation. Short said a grou? in San Diego County will actively bring pressure on the 3ealth Department. Legislation Engineer Short reported on a meeting of the Committee to review and particularly studied as follows: necessary to provide fire protection. maximum of $5.00 per acre per year. year's interest, provided no money is available from taxes for that pmpose during that period, and not to exceed 5$ of the bond issue, 4. Permission for MD's to make advances to Improvenent Districts with the Ckmml F'und to be repaid from taxes levied against those imyrovement Districts. draft language for proposed amendments to the VI Act. Four points wer 1, Granting of authority to WD's to construct sewer systems and do whatever i 2. Provision for authority for XdDrs to levy a water availability charge with 3. Permission of payment of interest from proceeds of any bond sale up to a fu Bills On motion af Director bald, seconded by Director Greek, checks Ewald, seconded by Director Greek, checks #2730-4.3. totaling $2,446.83 were approved. On motion of Director Ewald, the &ogress payment for Xood Construction Company was approved with the exception of chage orders listed in the amount of $1,000 .00. Interim On motion of Director Ewald, seconded by Director Greek, it was agreed Zoning to bring to the attention of the City Plmming CsWssion the necessity expressed an intent to absorb this area eventually. At 3:05 P.M., the Board retired to an executive session for the purpose of discussin6 personnel. #2695-2'729 totaling $15,723.67 were ratified. On motion of Director I for interim zoning in I.D. 2, especially since the City has already The Board reconvened at 3: 50 P. r"3. with the following members answering roll call: Ewald, Greek, Carnoha, Coe. The Chairnan stated that the reason for the session had been to consider changes in personnel. Director Greek announced that it had been decided to eliminate the posit! of bnager as of February 1, 1959. Director Ewald added that it was felt that the District needs someone to give more attentioo to the details of operation and maintel ance. Director Carnohan pointed out that this is no reflection upon General Rogers and that a peat debt of gratitude is owed him by the District. Mimager Rogers stated that he would prefer to leave imediately and requested that 81 agreement regarding his salary and leave pay, nade previously but never ratified, be honored. This agreement, he stated, was that starting January 1, 1359, his salary would be $300.00 per month. On motion of Director Ewdld, seconded by Director Greek it was agreed that General Rogers' leave pay should be based on that amount. The request of the Executive Secretary for reduction of time to four hours was orderc held in abeyance, pending settlemeDt of personnel affairs. The Executive Secretq agreed to continue until such would occur and requested authority to hire additiolnal office help at once. On motion of Director Ewald, seconded by Director Greek, the authority was granted and the Zxecutive Secretary xas instructed to take over. The meeting was declared adjourned at 5:15 F.14.. I AT1CEST: d- v I ard of Directors YAER IIISTRICT -4 jv i'?k,_a$p&& c.. & L Secretary of the Board oI" Directors CARLSBAD MJNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT I-,