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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD QF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL RATER DISl
HELD AUGUST 1, 1961 AT 2:OO P.M. at 2698 STATE STREET, CARLSBqD, CALIFORMA;
Vice-president Carnohan called the meeting to order at 2:lO P.M. with Directors Greek ,
Makrkle answering roll call. Directors Kelly and Coe were absent. Attorney Swirsky,
Engineer Short, Acting Manager Kubota, Pipeline Superintendent Tucker, Mrs. M, Borsum,
Mr. Stanley Kelly, Mr. Dan Wiegend, City Manager Slater, City Finance Director Scholin
and office secretary were also present.
Approval of minutes for meetings of May 16, June 5 and June 6, 1961, were held over un
the next meeting at the request of the Attorney due to minutes of June 6th, which have
be changed.
,Engineer Due to the absence of Mr. Les Clayton who is on vacation, Mr. Don Short of B
Engineering is taking his place. At this meeting the engineer was to submit
the board an estimate on the Palomar Airport pipeline. At the County's request they hi
asked us to consider taking over their water line and furnished drawings and their act1
construction cost of the pipe line and the engineer was to make an estimate of what am4
of this construction cost would be applicable. Engineer Short said he wasn't aware of
fact this was to be submitted but would have it ready for the next board meeting. Di:
Carnohan called the engineer * s attention to the fact that in this cost of the County's
was a charge for a compound meter which was notto be included in this estimate.
Improvement The manager advised he had a request for a water main extension which he
District illustrated on the map, at westerly end of line flBtt. The line terminate,
No. 3 20 feet short of coming to the property line of B. Caldwell, and would 1
the line extended to the property line. If this extension was not made
would put Mr. Lewis in control of our pipeline.
After discussion the board approved this 20' extension.
The manager advised the board that in Improvement District #3, our line "E", 16" pipe
traverses across the Paul Eckes property and ties in at an Improvement District #2 lin
The District acquired all of the right of way and provided for him a total of three 6"
outlets and valves. Mr. Eckes is now ready to take water from Line "E". This propew
all in the City limits of Carlsbad. He stated the City Manager and Finance Director wt
attending the meeting today regarding the Eckes matter. The manager stated he ascerta:
from them they wish to consider that property owners who are being served within the C:
limits be served by them.
Director earnohan asked where this left the people in Improvement District 9!!3 who are
ing taxes on the bonds. He stated he didn't feel this was particularly fair to these
people. The bonds are paid by income from taxation and water revenue. If the Distric,
makes no profit so to speak on the water, it would all have to be paid by taxation and
tax rate accordingly would go up as this is not a densely populated area.
The City Manager stated they would like to make a connection off of this line "E" for
purpose of supplying water to Mr. Eckes.
Lengthy discussion followed and it was the decision of the board their new policy woulc
if the connections to the lines are 2" or over they would be customers of the District
under 2" connections directly to the water district line within the City limits of Car
they shall be a customer of the City of Carlsbad, subject to the Rules and Regulations
the District.
Mr. Slater and Mr. Scholink left at this time, 3:30 P.M.
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Improvement Mr Dan Wiegend appeared before the board and requested an extension to pj
District line "B" to qualify as a District pipe .line subject to approval of the ent
No. 2 and be eligible for refund. This would be a 6" line.
Director Carnohan asked how much it would cost to build this line. The engineer replig
' could estimate $3.00 a foot, and would also have to include a pressure reducing statio?
The pressure would be in excess of 200 PSI.
The engineer advised the board that line "€it' is a 10" line and the 6" extension would I
be large enough. He said it would have to be at least an 8", but felt it would be to 1
District's advantage to pay the difference between the 8" and 10" and put the 10" in fc
future facilities. He saidhe did not feel that it was fair for Mr. Wiegend to have to
for the lof1 by himself.
Lengthy discussion followed and it was the decision of the board this would bear fathe]
investigation and would be held over until the next meeting.
One line "A", Leo Carrillo line, the manager advised he had written Mr. Carrillo and hr
officially withdrawn our offer. He stated we are committed for some steel pipe on thit
line and would hold this until the last, and if it cannot be used will stock-pile it.
Refund Mrs Schuyler has requested the board reconsider her refund agreement. Accoj
Agreement to the present agreement she received a 100% refund on 6" line, but only 50:
on the 12'' portion of her line which is the difference between the 6" and 1: n She feels that inasmuch as the District is using the 12" this would be a maj,or transmi;
line. The line is all paid for.
- The attorney advised we own the line and easement and he felt it was a logical request
It is a major transmission line now, and the whole amount would be $952.00.
After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Greek, it was n
that Mrs. Schuyler's refund agreement be changed to 100% reimbursement instead of 50%.
Budget The attorney advised the board that under the preliminary budget have set no t:
rate for Improvement District #4 and during the year 1961-1962 the District wij
definitely have some cost accrue to Improvement District #4 not covered by the bond is$
After discussion it was decided to hold the budget until we could get the assessed Val1
tions and when these were received have a budget cormnittee meeting before the next boa]
meeting if possible.
The attorney also advised the board that according to the Financial statement of June :
1961 there was a deficit in the general fund of some $91,118.66. This was due to the :
the board had authorized quite a few expenses against Improvement District #4, one bei~
the $62,800.00 for the purchase of the land. He has been talking with the auditor and 1
has suggested so that we can get the account out of the red that we show the $62,800.01
cash on hand, deposited in escrow; and make a loan from Improvement District ill, 0. ant
fund of $10,000.00; and $20,000.00 temporary loan from Improvement District 9'12, 0. and
fund . I Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Greek, it was moved $62,800.00 bc
shown as cash on hand, deposited in escrow, and temporary loans of $10,000.00 from Imp1
ment District #l, 0. and M., and $20,000.00 from Improvement District f2, 0. and M. in
order to get the general fund out of the red.
Personnel The manager advised the. board we had engaged a water works .operator - Grade
who will start the 14th. of August. His name is John Hendley. He is leavix
his position as assistant manager of Cliff Jones Chevron station. He is a
resident of Carlsbad and the manager stated he felt he had the qualifications for the 1
His starting salary is $400.00 per month.
The manager also advised the board that Mrs. Lund was leaving on the 17th. of August a1
he had prepared a proposed job .description which he passed to each member of the board
which was approved and the manager was requested to proceed with the liring of a replact
ment .
0 ther The manager reported there had been no further word from Rincon del Diablo w:
Business reference to purchase of the San Marcos pipe line, and with the board's apprc
he would contact them and see if hejcould get any further information.
The manager advised the board that we have a bad check of $646.80 which has been returr
for insufficient funds, from Harold Bauer, dba Fairacre Farms, and including this bad c
as of August 1st. Fairacre Farms will be owing the District $2,107.81. The water has 3:
*I turned off. He stated if he might with the board's approval, he jwould like to turn thi
over to the legal counsel.
After discussion it was the decision of the board the attorney investigate and follow t
best possible means in checking this man jout.
The manager advised the board at the last meeting they authorized payment to the Unit f
pipe line contractor of some $160,000.00. Due to some of our money being in a 90 day
inactive account, and the 90 days not up until the 27th. of July, we held up payment oJ
$120,000.00 until after the 27th. of July. Due to their cooperation he asked the boarc
approval of payment of $90,000.00 on account €or work finished as of July 31st., inste: of waiting for the meeting the 15th. of August.
Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Greek, it was moved $90,000.00
be paid to the Unit "A" contractor, on account.
The attorney advised the board he felt it would be advisable for the board to appoint :
assistant secretary as there were Resolutions which had to be gotten out, who could si$
in the absence of the secretary.
Resolution After discussion, the legal counsel read a RESOLUTION OF BOAEUl OF DIRECTOR!
No. 145 CAELSELPD MUNICIPBL Wm DISTRICT AUTHORIZING PRESIDENT AND &SISTAN'$ SECRI
OF THE B@iRJl OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT TO EXECUTE I
I INSTRUCTIONS AND ANY OT'HER NeCESSARY DOCUMENTS TO ACQUIRE REAL, PROPERD FOR cARL$BAD
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT. On motion of Director Carnohan, seconded by Director Greek,
the said resolution numbered "145" was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: DLRECTORS: Carnohan, Greek and Maerkle
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRKCTORS: Kelly, Coe
The attorney advisd the board with reference to ;the Dawson escrow, he had talked to tl
attorney and they had made some more little changes for the third time but their attor]
now felt everything would be okay. He also advised the board they had changed the are;
which would be one acre less so the sale price instead of being $62,800.00, would be
$60,300.00.
Improvement The attorney stated he had been in tou:h with Schwabacher and Co. regardin;
District bond sale and as a result of the conversation it was their feeling a bond ;
he thought this would fit in with their schedule and the engineer replied 1
No e 4 could be arranged for the first Tuesday in October and asked the engineer ~
thought it was a reas~nable schedule.
Freeway The attorney advised the board he was in receipt of a letter from W. A. B:
Relocation contractor, attorney with reference to the change order in the amount of 1
Job which was discussed at the last meeting and which on the reconmendation o
engineer was turned down. I
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Lenghty discussion followed and it was the decision of the board the change order stil
not an obligation of the District and W. A. B~wn and the engineer would have to settle
matter between them and the attorney was directed to write the contractor's attorney a
state our position.
Finances Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Greek, it was moved th'
checks #4294-4316 ($124,420.69) , checks #129-137 ($187,632.50), total $312,0.
be ratified.
The manager ,submitted for approval the following bills from Boyle Engineering for appr'
1. Improvement District #3, right of way work for a period of May 16th. through June
1961 in the amount of $310.27. He said hejwould like approval of payment of this work
subject to the confirmation on the idneity of the right of way involved.
2. 1mprovement.District 113, in the amount of $73.41. This covers additional work on
graham Kelly right of way which is okay.
3. Improvement District 3'12, 'for period May 16 through June 30, 1961 in the amount of
$310.27. The manager stated he would like approval of this worklsubject to the confi
tion on the identity of the right of ways involved.
I The above was approved by. the board.
The meeting adjourned at 5 : 10 P .M.
ATTE S.F? k3 a<
Secretary of the Board of' Directors
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WAIIIE;RMISTRICT