HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-12-04; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD DECEMBER 4, 1959 AT 2:OO P.M. at 2698 STATE STREET,
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA.
President Kelly called the meeting to order at 2:05 P.M. with Directors Carnohan,
Greek and Maerkle answering roll call. Absent: Director Coe; Attorney Swirsky,
Engineer Short, Pipeline Superintendent Tucker and office staff were also present.
The President then announced that the adjournment of the adjourned regular meeting
of November 24, 1959 to this date, as required by Section 54955, Government Code,
State of California, had been duly posted and the affidavit of said posting was to
be made a part of the records of the District. I Engineer's The Engineer was requested at the adjourned regular meeting of
Report November 24, 1959, to get together all preliminary facts and figures
valuation as of this year within the area for Improvement District 83 is $897,350.00,
$735,570.00 Land; $161,560.00 Improvements; $220.00 orchards. The grand total for
construction of all the water facilities he estimated to be $1,190,000.00. Roughly
$300,000.00 more than the assessed valuation. This would cover all primary distri-
bution mains and reservoirs as called for in the master plan. He said he had not
had an opportunity to discuss this with any bond underwriters as yet, but did not
anticipate any trouble with a bond issue. He felt this should be our next step/
(Director Coe arrived at this time - 2:15 P.M.)
(Max Ewald arrived at 2:20 P.M.)
Director Coe asked the Engineer how much taxes would be needed to pay for this.
The Engineer said he would prepare a projection of tax rates. It was pointed out at
time there would be a new assessed valuation which would no doubt be higher and that
it would be well to take this into consideration for purposes of trying to figure
tax rates.
After discussion, it was decided to hold a night meeting with all registered voters
and owners of property in this area and present the facts and figures to them.
Director Greek suggested we try and use the annex at the City Hall because of more
seating capacity. Wednesday, January 6, 1960 at 7:OO P.M. was the tentative date
set. Director Greek is to try and make the reservation and will advise us.
(Max Ewald left at this time)
CORRESPONDENCE :
1. San Diego County Water Authority: Shut-down of Colorado River Aqueduct and
reduction in flow in CWA Aqueduct beginning December 10, 1959, one week to 10 days.
Pipeline Superintendent reported he didlnot think it would hurt us too much. The
all the agencies. We asked for 4 second feet and San Marcos will give us an additio~
1% second feet.
2. Engineering-Science, Inc: Brochure, "Land and Water Resources Development".
No action, filed.
3. Feather River Project Association: Letter 11/17/59 - no action, filed.
4. So California Water Works Organization: Luncheon meeting December 11, 1959.
Any member of the Board desireous of attending can send in their reservation.
Pipeline Pipeline Superintendent gave a short report on the progress of
Superintendent's the pipeline construction. He said there had been several
Report problems come up and the Engineer had gone over them with the
to form an Improvement District #3. He reported the total assessed
this time by the Attorney, the bonds would not be sold before July 1, 1960 at which
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SDnJA advised in their notice there would 1500 acre ft. available at this time for
m contractor.
The Engineer replied there had been a number of items that had happened: First ,
Southern Pipe and Casing Go. made up but failed to ship one piece of pipe, 4/65.
dThe Contractor had to send his truck to their yard to get,.the pipe. Also, Southern
Pipe and Casing Co. failed to ship a 24" flange and blind j'lange which necessitated
another trip by the Contractor. The Engineer said this was definitely the fault of
the pipe company and the back-charge for these two trips whould be charged to them.
It was agreeable to the contractor to pay him for this when the District is paid
by the pipe company.
Second, Southern Pipe and Casing Company shipped the wrong flange for the pieses of
n;n- +h~+ *.--,-- +* --"x to ,250lI flan-ze. The contractor had to scout around and
get the right sized valve. Also, up at the reservoir after the existing lines
were uncovered, it was found one was 5 inches too high so the contractor had to
cut and fit the pipe that was there. The combination of these two things resulted
in a total delay of approximately a full day's time, which happened to be
Thanksgiving Day and the contractor had to pay double time. The Engineer asked the
contractor what the division would be and he said 3/8 was at the reservoir and
5/8 at the valve station. The shipping of the wrong flange is the responsibility
of the pipe company. As to the work at the reservoir, this would be the responsibil
of Boyle Engineering.
I Third, a 3" x 3/4" steel ring was missing. The Engineer siad this was arguable as t who was to furnish it - the District, or the contractor. The contractor didn't
figures this as he was under the impression the District would furnish it. The
contractor had to purchase it, and requests the District pay him for just the actual
cost .
Fourth, there was a shortage of 50 feet of 4" drain pipe. This was not showngn the
plans. The District furnished the pipe and the contractor installed it. The cost
of the additional installation, including trenching, etc., amounts to about $50.00.
The Engineer said he felt this charge should be the District's.
After discussion, upon motion of Director Carnohan, seconded by Director Maerkle,
and unanimously carried, it was moved that the foregoing charges of the contractor
be accepted as outlined by the Engineer.
(The Engineer left at this time, 4:05 P.M.)
Other After discussion, upon motion of Director Greek, seconded by Director
Business Maerkle, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Board accept
is no authorization under the present water district act to provide for an exclusio~
from an Improvement District, and that legal counsel so advise Mr. Graham Kelly in
answer to a recent request from Mr. Kelly.
the legal opinion and recommendation of the legal counsel "that there
The meeting adjourned at 4: 15 P.M.
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Secretary of the Board Of Directors
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
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