HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-04-18; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF BdARD OF DIRECTORS OF TtIE .CARLSBhD MUNIC.JPAL WklXR
DISTRICT HELD APRIL 18, 1961 AT 2:OO P.M. AT 2698 SZ&'.l?, 'STREET, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
President Kelly called the meeting to order at 2:OO P.M. with Directors Carnohan, Coe,
Greek and Maerkle answering roll call. Attorney.Swirsky, Engineer Clayton, Project
Engineer Kubota, Pipeline Superintendent Tucker, Mr. Guerin of -Schwabacher &'.Co., Mrs.
Borsum, Dan Wiegand, E. C. Collins, Lyle Bonn, Mr. Estes, Mr. Carroll Kelly and office
secretary were also present.
This being the jtime and place advertised for bids to be opened on the Freeway Relocatio
job, the bids were opened and.read by the Engineer, as follows;
Hood Construction Co. - - -$27,276.50 E. C. Losch GO. - - - - - 24,885.00 W, A. Brown - - - - - - - 19,249.70
Ernest C . Collins - - - - 22,664.00
Lowe &'Watson - - - - - - 29,938.50
Don Hubbard Contracting Co. 20,035.00
R. E. Melbourne Co. - - - 21,885 -00
The engineer asked the Board if they would like to have him check the bids so that they
could award the contracts today. He stated he understood the Highway.Department would
want to get under-way fairly rapidly and thought it was worth ,while to get .this job und
way. This was approved by the Board and the Engineer adjourned with the two low $ids
so that the contractor could be awarded the bid now.
Upon motion of Director Carnohan, seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried
it was moved the minutes. of a regular meeting March 7, 1961; a.regular meeting March 21
i961; and a special meeting of March 27, 1961 be approved.
Improvement Mr. Guerin of Schwabacher & Go. addressed the Board and stated they had
'District #2 prepared an Official Statement for a-$425,000. bond sale for Improvement
Bond Sale District :#2, bids to be opened May 2, 1961 at .2:00 P.M. at the District's
office. He stated that they had recommended that the sale be for $425,00(
which leaves a reasonable allowance, and he submitted a proof of the Official statement
Mr. Guerin stated this statement was essentially a revision of 1mprovement.District #2,
Series I, brought up.to date as to assessed valuation, etc. He said they recommended I
bonds be 30 year bonds which is consistent with the Series 1 bonds. He said they were
not recommending that they be called for a couple of reasons--the changing market; the
considerable :competition for lendable monies. He said they were sure there would be
bids and competitive bids also. In this Official Statement the project had been descrj
and they had included some figures on revenues which indicate that -for water sold at tE
present rate, the entire Improvement District'iIZ debt-.ratio should be self-liquidated
had water the actual surplus-has been a little oyer $10.00. Mr. Guerin stated the new
debt ratio on Improvement'District-#Z, including overlapping debts will be 65.89%. He
further stated the Improvement District #3 bonds .have been moving-$ut and they have re2
to believe they are clearing the market. It was there feelipg, however, it might be
-better t9 postpone the bond sale on Improvement.District.&? a little longer but due to
the good construction bids receiyed they were recominending the bonds be sold May 2, 19f
Resolution After d.iscussion, the legal counsel read a RESOLUTION OF TKE BOARD OF DIRE(
#138 OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATEX DISTRICT APPROVING THE .OFFICAL STATEMENT. On
motion of.Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Carnohan, the said resolui
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in approximately 9 years from now. In the past .few years Improvement District -#Z has
numbered ''138" was adopted by the following voe:
AYES: Directors Kelly, Carnohan, Cge, Greek, Maerkle
I NOES : Directors : None
ABSENT : Pirec tor s : None
Resolution .After discussion, the legal counsel read a RESOLTJTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRE(
#139 OF CAlUSBkl M.UNICIP& WTER DISTRICT PROyIDING .FOR T€@ ISSlJ&!JCE OF BONDS 01
SAID DISTRICT Fa IMJ%OVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 THEREOF IN THE AMOUNT OF
$425,000. FOR '$I@ ACQUISITION AM) CONS'BUCTION OF A MkCER wSMISSION PIPELINE WITH
APPURTFX&KXS AND &PPURT3?,NaNT WORKS. On motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Direc.
Coe, the said resolution numbered "139" was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Directors Kelly, Carnohan, Coe, Greek, Maerkle
NOES: Directors: None
ABSENT: Directors: None
Resolution After discussion, the legaljcognsel read a RESOLUTION OF Trne EOhD OF
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#140 DIRECTORS OF CARLSBBD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
SELL BONDS OF SO DISTRICT FOR I"ENT DISQZICT NO. 2 -OF IN THE .AMOUNT OF $425,000. AND FIXING TlME AND pLAcE FOR !C&ING BIDS AM) DIRECTING PTJBLICATIOn
OF NQTICE INVITING BIDS. On motion of.Director Coe, seconded by Director Greek, the
said resolution numbered '*l4O" was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Directors Kelly, CarnQhan, Coe, Greek, Maerkle
NOES: Directors: Nqne
ABSENT: Directors: None
Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Greek, and unanimously carried it
was moved 500 proofs of notice inyiting bids on bonds for Improvement'District.#2 be
sent Schwabacher &' Co. to be sent with the Official Statement.
Mr. Guerin stated the statementjwould belmailed Friday so these proofs should be in
their hands by Friday.
Mrs. Borsum stated she wanted to check on the construction schedule and asked if the
bonds sold would the construction start immediately and the Board advised they felt
there was not.reason why the work -couldn't-start immediately.
Carroll Kelly stated he and Mr. Estes had appeared before the Board to see about a slig
change in one of the lines. Mr. Kelly stated he and the engineer drove down there one
day and the line was to be moved 410 ft. farther west and he thought it was going to bt
put there. The engineer -stated he would go out in the field with Nr. Kelly -and Mr. Esr
and get it:straightened out. He said maybe it was not exactly where-Mr. Kelly thought
it was.
Engineer's The engineer stated regarding the Ayres line he was to report -on he had
Reppr t not been able to complete it andjwould report on it at the next board meet:
The engineer .reported he had checked in detail the low bid 0f.W. A. R~own and also the
second low bid of D9n Rubbard Contracting Co. and they appear to be in line. He said I
talked with Mr. Brown. He does have a contractor's 1icens.e. They have not as yet
completed any work for public agencies but.they now have a job going for the City of
San'Diego. He said his bid is in order. He further stated he had had no particular
experience with him but as long as he can furnish the bonds hejcouldn't see any altern;
tive but to award the contract to the low bidder.
Resolution After discussion, the legal counsel read a RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTOR!
RELQCATIONS AT SAN DIEGO FREJZWiY. On motion of Director Carnohan, secondec
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by,Director Maerkle, the said resolution numbered "141" was adopted by the following
yo te :
AYES: Directors Kelly, Carnohan, Coe, Greek, Maerkle
NOES: Directors: None
ABSENT: Directors : None I Improvement The attorney stated he was running into different practical problems in
District'@ talking ;to some of these people and it would be best to negotiate some
Easements of 'these points. He said he would like for the hoard to appoint a right-
appoint Mr. Jack Kubota. as right-of-way agent to contact .these people individually and
clear up these points.
The president appointed Mr. Jack-Kubota to act as right-of-way agent.
of-way agent to work in conjunction with him and hejwould recommend they
Director Carnohan stated in connection with appointing Mr. Kubota to handle easements
he would like to suggest the Board appoint Mr. Kubota as head of the.organization. He
said he felt we needed someone on the spot to meet and solve problems and he felt Mr.
Kubota was the man to put in this job.
After discussion, upon motion of Director Carnohan, seconded by Director Maerkle and
unanimously carried it was moved that Mr. J. Kubota be .appointed on a temporary basis
as Acting .Manager of the District.
0 ther The project engineer reported on construction progress. He .also reported to
Business the Board the extra work -performed by .E. C. Collins Co. on Saturday turned 1 out fine. This was the job of putting .the pipe under the County road,
The project. engineer also advised the board Mr. Eckes would like a relocation of the
pipe line where .we cross the .road on Mr.. Eckes land. He stated if the board would
approve the relocation of this line it would mean a minor adjustment in the pipeline.
After discussion it was the decision of the board if Mr. Eckes would giye easements, we
will build the pipeline up there.
Mr. Collins said he had attended the meeting as he wanted to discuss with the Board
this problem of Right of Ways as it effects his work. The attorney said he could have
the Lewis site 9n Monday, and the Eckes sometime this week.
The attorney advised the board with-reference to leasing land at the airport, he had
had no report back .on his letter. If he didn't hear soon he would call the Board of
Supervisors.
With reference to the Carlsbad Municipal Water-District's pipeline at San Marcos, the
engineer reported that the San Marcos Board had been talking about it and he recommELnde
that now was the time from their standpoint to come to an agreement .on it. He stated
he would put.bgether a plan for the acquisition of that line and give each member of
both Boards a copy.sos that they can study it and then the two Boards get together and
see if they can come to some kind of an agreement.
Director Carnohan asked for a leave of absence from the next regular board meeting.
Director Coe also asked for a leave of absence from the next regular board meeting. I Both requests were granted.
Pipeline Superintendent asked for the Boards approval to have cathodic protection on
the steel tanks at a cost-of $100.00. Upon motion of Director Greek, seconded by
Director Coe, and unanimously carried, it was moved the pipeline superintendent go ahea
and have the cathodic protection at a cost .of -$lo0 .OO.
The pipeline superintendent also asked for permission to build a fence across the side
of the yard which was approved.
Finances Upon motion of Director Greek, seconded by Director Coe, and unanimously
$2,283.16; invoice €or gas tank -and pump in the amount of $145.00; and invoice from
Zahler and Company in the amount of-$975.00 be approved.
carried, it was moved Invoices from Schwabacher and Co. in the amount of
After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Carnohan and
unanimously carried, it was moved assessment of $12.00 from the North Coastal Area
Sewage Committee be turned down.
Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Carnohan, and unanimously carried
it was moved checks f4090-4120 ($11,580.75) be ratified.
CORRESPONDENCE :
1. Chicago Bridge & Iron Go. - Requesting ,extension of time on their contract. The
attorney advised we cannot make any committments on extension of time until the end of
the contract.
2. Wm. C. Savage re. supplying water to proposed sub-division. This letter turned ove
to Acting Manager to determine if there is ample water .and write him. I
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 P.M.
ATTEST : CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL mm DI~T~ICT
4' LF&L 7
Secretary of'the Board ofDirectors
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT