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Home My WebLink About1959-10-06; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD OCTOBER 6, 1959 at 2 P.M. AT 601 ELM AVENUE, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPENING BIDS ON SANTA FE CHLORINATION STATION, AND OTHER PERTINEN MATTERS. President Kelly called the meeting to order at 2:08 P.M. with Directors Carnohan, Coe, Greek and Maerkle answering roll call. Attorney Swirsky, Pipeline Superintende Hausladen, Engineer Curtis, John Barns of the Blade-Tribune, Mr. Stien of Atlantic Electric Company, Mr. Stien of Atlantic Electric Company, Mr. Schneider of J. Thibod Construction Company and Office Staff were also present. I Upon request, bids were opened and read by the Engineer, as follows: Electric Atlantic Electric Co. $ 1,135.00 Pipe Line Russell L. Thibodo Const. Co. 13,415 .OO Hood Construction Co. 17,122.66 Masonry Cappi Caponigro Masonry 1,490.00 Gid C. Crutchfield Jr. 1,250.00 It I1 11 After discussion, due to khe fact bids were not received from all trades concerned in the construction of the Chlorination Station, and bid from Hood Construction Company needing clarification, it was decided to reject the above bids. The matter was referred to the;Engineer and Pipeline Superintendent to be checked and presented next Regular Meeting. (Mr. Stien and Mr. Schneider left at this time) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 15, 1959 were approved through motion of Director Maerkle and second of Director Coe. Resolution No. 102 was presented for signature. CORRESPONDENCE : I 1. San Diego County Water Authority: a. Tabulations 10/1/59 - Read by President Kelly. Total water in storage as of August 31st. was 1161.5 acre- ft.; water from- storage by delivery was-321.0 acre ft; by evaporation 10.4 acre feet, and total water in storage as of September 30th, 830.1 acre feet. Total water sold in September 506.5 acre f. b. Letter enclosing Statement before the Senate Fact Finding Committee: Letter read by President Kelly, regarding statement by San Diego County Water Authority commenting on certain features of proposed contracts to be entered into between State and Agencies taking water from Feather River Project under State water system. The statement was passed around to members of the Board. No action. effective November 1, 1959, was read by President Kelly at this time. With his resignation, Mr. Roger's attached a memorandum outlining the major prob- lems facing the water authority, which was read to the Board. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Greek, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the resignation of W. W. Robers be accepted, and a letter of appreciation be sent him. Upon motion of Director Greek, seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, it was moved that Director Carnohan be appointed the new representa- tive for the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, with the San Diego County Water Authority . c. Resignation as Director, San Diego County Water Authority by W. W. Rogers, I 2.. Irrigation District's Officers Association of San Diego, re: Minutes of a meetil. of July 23, 1959. As Director Carnohan attended this meeting he gave a brief resume of the meeting, and discussion followed. 3. West Basin Municipal Water District, 9/15/59: Cancellation of meeting prior to Convention November 18-20, 1959, Letter read by Director Coe. No action. 4. Division of Highways, 9/14/59: Meeting October 15,1959. Lettervead by President Kelly. No. action. - 1- 5. American Water Works Association, 9/59: Fall conference to be held October 30 1959. Letter read by President Kelly. Action delayed until next regular meetini of Board of Directors. Attorney’s The Attorney reported the question had come up in audit, regarding Report forming a policy for reimbursements on contracts, as set forth in set up for bookkeeping purpose, it was decided the Board of Directors would give the matter thought, and adopt a policy as the next Regular Meeting. Ordinance No. 10. Lenghty discussion followed, and as a policy must be I Superintendent’s The superintendent reported the two Cla-Val valves he was authorizc Report to purchase at a cost of $513.00 for Terramar, and $478.80 for were quoted in a package deal, therefore by buying just two valves the prices are higher. Also, the above prices quoted in a package deal were for valves with brass trim and do not carry a guarantee. He recommended getting the valves with stainless steel trim which carry a guarantee, although at a higher cost. After discussion it was recommended the Superintendent purchase the two valves for $1,195.00. Ellery could not be purchased at these prices. The prices above After discussion, upon motion of Director Carnohan, seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Superintendent be reapyed for all telephone cal1s;made from his home, for Carlsbad Municipal Water District’s business New Office After discussion, upon motion of Director Greek, seconded by Director matter of present tenants vacating premises by October 15, 1959. Santa Sinforosa President Kelly reported he and the Superintendent had met with Mr. Dam Site Ernie Taylor of Oceanside regarding the possibility of Oceanside be interested in joining with Carlsbad in the Santa Sinforosa Dam Site Project. Mr. Taylor was very much interested and advised he would get in touch with the Ray Hill Engineering Company and have them make a report on the situation, and would let us know at a later date. Maerkle, and unanimously carried, it was moved the Attorney handle the I Other Business A letter was presented from the City of Carlsbad requesting the Carlsbad Municipal Water District extend their water main from the $suth to a point where they could make a connection. After discussion, the matter was referred to Director Greek to investigate further and be discussed at the next Regular Meeting. Finances Upon motion of Director Coe, seconded by Director Greek, and unanimously ($1,000.00) be ratified, and checks t3135-3166 and 433-435 ($26,195.32) be approved. The meeting was declared adjourned at 4:52 P.M. carried, it was moved that checks 13115-3134 ($1,438.21) and f431-432 /A,?;- .;/4-;:: ””. L. J,; .- e’. #< / ;’ I. ,,‘.“/’ ..., . , ,,/ ,.I ./.“,,:./<,i _.”. - . ‘8 .I , ”, ’.. ’,~,, ~, .”” President of the Board of D2rectors CmSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DI‘STRICT ATTEST : I Secretary of the Board of Directors CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT - October 1, 1959 I TO ALL DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, ADDRESSED INDIVIDUALLY TO EACH OF THE DIRECTORS LISTED BELOW: Dear Director : The undersigned, as President of the Board of Directors of Carlsbad Municipal Water District, hereby calls a special meeting of said Board to be held Tuesday, October 6, 1959 at 2:OO P.M. at 601 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, California. The purpose of said meeting is to open bids on construction of Santa Fe Chlorination Station and Aqueduct Connection; and to consider any other current business of said District. President of the Board of &?id tors WsBm MUNICIPAL WATER D&CT I DIRECTORS : Allan 0. Kelly, President Mac Carnohan, Vice President Richard R. Coe, Secretary Wesley F. Greek, Treasurer Fred Maerkle, Director (SEAL) cc e Carlsbad Journal Blade Tribune Boyle Engineering P. S. Swirsky I