HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-06-19; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER
CALIFORNIA:
. DISTRICT HELD ON JUNE 19, 1968, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD,
The meeting was called to order at 2:OO P.M. by President Maerkle with Directors
Carmichael, Palmer, Mac Leod answering roll call. Director Kelly arrived at 2:02
P.M. Also present were Manager Kubota, Legal Counsel Grosse, Superintendent Henley,
Office Secretary and Assistant Office Secretary. Mr. James Gaiser, District Auditor
and Mr. Glenn McComas, representing Karlsbad Pacific Insurance.
Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by
Minutes Director Palmer, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular
meeting of June 5, 1968, were approved as corrected. I
Audit Mr. James Gaiser, District Auditor, reported they are proceeding with the
1967-68 Audit for the year 1967-68, and the new accounting system will be effectivc
investment program.
Committee Reports:
City of Carlsbad The Manager reported that a meeting is scheduled for Friday
Water Service morning with LAFCO Chairman Tustin, Supervisor R. Cozens, Mr.
Small and Mr. Schmidt. Director Kelly, and Director Maerkle and
the Manager will meet with them. The Manager informed the Board that he is working
on a proposal to the City but, as he has had no further contact with the City, he
will wait until after the LAFCO meeting, Friday morning.
July 1, 1968, He informed the Board that he has been working on the
Budget Directors Mac Leod and Kelly met on Monday morning with the Manager to
Committee discuss the proposed budget for 1968-69. Reviewed a financial statement
the District will be within the boundaries of the 1967-68 budget except for salaries
of personnel and operations and maintainance of pipelines, mainly repairs of I. D.
82 lines. With this knowledge, allowances were made in the proposed budget for 1968-
69, also budgeted for a backhoe. The Manager pointed out that the Budget Committee
is working towards maintaining the present water rate in the face of increasing cost2
and also to lower the tax rate. Budget Committee is scheduled to meet the week of
July 8, 1968.
for the first 10 months of operation, and over all consensus was that
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San Diego County Director Kelly reported on the Water Authority meeting. He informec
Water Authority the Board that Resolution No. 225 was not needed as the Water
Authority had already taken steps to clarify this matter. Director
Kelly stated the following will be allowed for agricultural rebate. (1) Parcel of
one acre or rnoremust be in commercial product, (2) House on one acre will not be
allowed, (3) No mater losses will be allowed, (4) Race Horse pasture will be allowed,
(5) No golf courses will be allowed, (6) If house on farm, the house must be metered
separately. The Manager informed the Board that he had informed the City of Carlsbad'
Acting Finance Director, Mrs. Sowell, that following Board action he would send a
letter with procedures set forth in it. Mrs. Sowell informed the Manager that it will
be the 3rd week of July before she can get her reports for March in to us.
Investment Received a request from Security First National Bank to enter into an
Program agreement with the bank whereby the Treasury Notes are held in safe
Treasury Notes and they are in the bank vault at Los Angeles in our name. The Manage]
confirmed with Mr. Black that there would be no fee charged for this service. After
discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, Seconded by Director Palmer, Resolutior
No. 226, entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SECURIT'S
Resolution FIRST NATIONAL BANK FOR THE SAFEKEEPING OF DISTRICT PROPERTY" was adopte
No. 226 by the following vote:
keeping in the Los Angeles Vault. We are buying $180,000.00 of these
AYES : Directors: Carmichael, Kelly, Mac Leod, Maerkle, Palmer
NOES : Directors: None
ABSENT: Directors: None
Glenn McComas, Karlsbad Pacific Insurance, arrived at this time 2:40 P.M.
Insurance The Manager reported that he had sent out a proposal for complete insurax
Program plan for the 1968-69 compiled from all policies now in force. The proposz
were sent to five firms in Carlsbad, and he had asked that they have the1
proposals in by June 18, 1968. Two of the Agencies reported that they did not have
enough time to prepare a proposal. Bondy's Insurance submitted one for the renewal
of fire insurance on the Headquarters and Warehouse Buildings only. McClellan InsuraI
has submitted a Commercial Policy proposal and Mr. McComas delivered a proposal from
Karlsbad Pacific Insurance. The Manager suggested that we take time to review these
proposals and also to give the other insurance companies time to submit their pro-
posals. He was directed to get Binders on current policies that expire on June 30,
1968 to July 10, 1968. The Manager was instructed to send a letter to the other
insurance companies giving them an extension of time till June 28, 1968.
Mr. McComas left at this time 3:OO P.M.
Personnel The Manager and Board Members reviewed a report that had been hand
Committee delivered to the Board Members by the Manager containing a summary
of the Personnel Committee meeting and their comments. Recommendations
for salary plan will be effective July lst, 1968 and promotion of Mrs. Simpson to
her new position will be effective July lst, 1968. Upon motion of Director Palmer,
seconded by Director Carmichael, and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the
recommendations of the Personnel Committee as proposed.
A recess was called at 3:lO and the meeting was resumed at 3:25 P.M.
Legal Counsel
Line "E" Legal Counsel reported he had received a letter from the Title Company
Right of and there are a number of items that have to be looked into. A Judgement
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Way of Partition has been filed. Legal Counsel reported that a number of legal transactions have to be looked into, and hopes to have it cleared
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up by the next meeting.
Special Upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and
Checking unanimously carried, it was moved that the Manager proceed to close these
Accounts inactive accounts and funds transferred to general account.
I.D. #2 Legal Counsel reported that he is in the process of getting all the
Series 3 certified copies of minutes together and he read in full excerpts for
Bonds minutes of last meeting, Resolution No. 224, pertaining to Bid Opening
for I. D. #2, Series 3 Bonds. Upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded
by Director Palmer, and unanimously carried, this portion of the minutes for June 5,
1968 were approved.
Superintendent's Report:
Greenview Superintendent Henley reported that the Greenview Subdivision started
Subdivision work on the water lines today.
Line D-2 The Superintendent reported that Ebright blowoff valve is working fine
and that the lake can be drained in 12 hours, according to Ken Ebright.
Operations: The Superintendent reported that the Squires Dam level is now 501.8
at La Costa this month.
Managers Report:
with daily water delivery at 12 second feet. One new meter was installec
I Pipeline The Manager reported that he had a meeting with Mr. Lill, who requested
Projects that the District wait until the City's General Superintendent Neeley
not received notice of shipment so see no problem in waiting until he returns from
vacation.
returns from vacation to install the meter. He informed the Board we have
The Manager informed the Board that he is proceeding with the design for Point "D"
Valve and it should be ready for the next meeting.
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Filtration The Manager informed the Board that the Filtration Study Report is to tl
Study draft stage, and the District's total cost will probably not exceed $75C
instead of the $2,000.00 as previously reported.
Director Mac Leod left at this time, 3:50 P.M.
El Camino Real The Manager presented a preliminary engineering study on pipeline
Projects relocation for El Camino Real. Pointed out that in regard to the
"D" to Chestnut Avenue will have to be lowered. Will continue with preliminary
engineering. Present evaluations are that the work will be finished by fall of 1969.
La Costa The Manager informed the Board that he has been in contact with Irv
Condominium Roston and reiterated the Boards position that we will need a direct
No. 3 line to this facility.
Greenview The Manager informed the Board that this office approved the plans
Subdivision and they are,scheduled to start work tomorrow. The District has
received a Cashier's Check for $9,155.10 from H D Development Land
Company in lieu of Bond, also a chec k for $240.00 for inspection plan checking.
Legal Counsel was asked to prepare an agreement. Manager also asked for easements
for the pipeline positions. After discussion, upon motion of Director Palmer,
seconded by Director Carmichael, Resolution No. 227, entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE
Resolution EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SYSTEMS TO SERVE
No. 227 SUBDIVISION LANDS AND FOR PERFORMANCE BOND SUBDIVIDER: H D DEVELOPMENT
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area from Point "D" to La Costa, we will have no relocating. Point
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MLTNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AUTHORIZING
COMPANY" was adopted by the following vote :
AYES : Directors: Carmichael, Kelly, Maerkle, Palmer
NOES : Directors : None
ABSENT: Directors: Mac.Leod
I Telephone The Manager informed the Board that the telephone answering service
Answering has been in force for several weeks and there have been a few calls.
Service a schedule has been sent to them of who is on standby. Will continue
standby duty.
to send one every month of Holidays, hours and name of person on
Telemetering The Manager informed the Board that he is working on this matter of
Rep airs Telemetering repairs charges which were incurred by telephone line
break.
Business The Manager presented a business card form which was agreed upon for the
Cards District. Estimated price of $15.00 per 1,000 cards.
The Manager passed out copies of the new Water Service Ordinance.
The Manager informed the Board that Mrs. Simpson will be on vacation from June 24
until July 5, 1968.
Correspondence:
Notice from the County of San Diego Road Department re pavement from Point "D" to
Rancho Santa Fe Road.
Notice from County of San Diego Planning Department for special use permit for dump
at Airport. I Letter from County of San Diego Road Department regarding Sycamore Avenue. Starts
next to Magnedyne and connects up with Sycamore Avenue in Vista.
Material on the next IDA Convention has been received and will be discussed at the
next meeting.
Ratification Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Kelly, and
of Checks unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 2931 thru No.
2971, in the amount of $37,040.01, covering the period June 6, 1968
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thru June 19, 1968.
Upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Palmer, the meeting was
declared adjourned at 4:45 P.M.
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Secretary of the Board of Directors
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