HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-10-03; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CAlUSBAD MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT HELD OCTOBER 3, 1961, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 2698 STATE STREET, CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA
President Kelly called the meeting to order at 2:07 P.M. with Directors Carnohan,
Greek and Maerkle answering roll call. Also present were Engineer Clayton, Acting
Manager Kubota, Attorney Swirsky, Pipeline Superintendent Tucker and Office Secretary
Upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Carnohan, and unanimously
carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 19, 1961, were approved
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Legal Attorney Swirsky reported there has been no further word to date on the
Counsel Lewis property right of way.
Squires The Engineer reported that their firm has been working on the plans and
Dam specifications for the Squires Dam project and bringing them into final fon
A copy of the revised plans and specifications were presented for the Board
review. He informed the Board some changes have been made in accordance with
recommendations presented by the State officials which include (1) a change in the
slope from 3.1 feet to 1 foot; (2) State had recommended at dam a 27" blowoff instead
of the 12" so went in between and have shown an 18" blowoff; (3) State officials
did not think there would have to be any grouting and in the bid material it has been
left as an item to be negotiated; (4) design of the keyway has been changed a little,
and (5) in addition have added an 18" meter at the chlorination station to activate
the chlorinator, cost of which has been estimafed.;at about $2300 for meter installati1
The net effect of this estimate as of October 3, 1961, is $5,000.00 less than
previously estimated. Contract tine has been set at 300 days, and in addition it
has been set up for an absolute minumum of time with the total amount to be added
if completed in 180 days.
Director Coe arrived at 2:18 P.M.
The Engineer called attention to the fact that no provision has been made for lining
the dam, which he estimated would run about $45,000.00, but it was his suggestion
that if there is any appreciable leakage it would be more economical to use a sump
pump with re-pump installation.
In regard to the construction of the dam, he informed the Board there would have to
be available for the contractor a source for impervious core material and that such
a source is available on the Bawson property. It was his suggestion that the Distric,
negotiate with the Dawsons for the use of some of their land for a burrow for clay on
a rojzalty basis. He also pointed out there would have to be satisfactory access for
the contractor from El Camino Real to the dam site. The Attorney infomed the Board
that the old easements across the properties seems to give the right t6 be open to
anyone who is a property owner of the land on the road.
As the schedule for this project now stands, the bids will be open for 30 days, to
be opened on the 7th of November, 1961, with the bond sale to be held on November 21,
The District does not have to award the contract until the plans and specifications
are approved by the State.
After further discussion, upon motion by Director Greek, seconded by Director Maerkle,
and unanimously carried, the Board approved the revised plans and specifications for
the Squires Dam Project and authorized the Engineer to proceed to advertise for bids
to be received on November 7, 1961.
Palomar Airport The Engineer informed the Board there is no report on the Palmar
Line Airport Line at this time.
Sewerage Director Coe gave a brief report on the Sewerage Study meeting which he had
Codittee attended along with President Kelly, Engineer Clayton, Acting Manager Kubota
Report and Attorney Swirsky, and included City and County officials. It was the
decision of the group thathey would turn the problem over to the engineers
representing the three agencies and they would come up with costs for various methods.
Engineer Clayton informed the Board they are studying several proposals and will come
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back with a report at the next meeting scheduled for October 10, 1961.
Construction Program:
The Manager informed the Board that the final billing for the San D'iego Freeway project has been submitted to the State Division of Highways and the monies should
be forthcoming within the next 60 days.
Improvement The Manager reviewed the financial matter concerning the E, C. Collins
District Company which had been discussed at the last meeting as a result of a
No, 3 request from the Southern Pipe and Casing C~mpany for a stop payment
on the progress payment due the E. C. Collins Company. Following
the last meeting the Manager had asked the E. C. Collins firm to submit-an itemized
listing of monies outstanding on this project. A listing of three accounts other
than Southern Pipe Company were received and confirmed, giving a total of $227,000 .OO
still outstanding. Mr. Collins evidently reached an agreement with Southern Pipe Coml
and they came back on the 26th of September and withdrew their request on their billi~
With the Attorney's approval on a letter submitted by 'Southern Pipe Company, signed b
officials of the Company, the progress payment funds were released to E. C. Collins ,
Director Carnohan inquired as to the status of acquiring a possible building site for
the DistrPct, The Manager informed the Board that he had this afternoon talked with
Mr. Joe Rusk,who is in charge of property management €or the Airport, and the matter
is still in abeyance, but the Airport Commission looks unfavorably on leasing the
property for a nominal fee since the Airport was constructed on the basis that it wou'
pay for itself.
It was suggested by Director Greek that a letter be forwarded to the County Bqard of
Supervisors, personal attention of Robert Cozens, Supervisor from this area, stating
that the District would like some action on the matter.
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The Manager informed the Board there have been some inquires regarding the purchase
of the District office property and the Attorney advised that such a transaction
should be accomplished by bid proposal. It was decided to investigate further the
possibility of purchasing property from the Hawaiian Group and the Engineer informed
the Board that a Mr. Charles Bair, FL4-1922, Vista representp the syndicate and a
committee might arrange an appointment with him to discuss the matter. It was
five acres, Directors Carnohan and Maerkle were appointed as a committee to investip
agreed that for long range planning the District should attempt to purchase approximatt
this property .
Squires The Manager informed the Board there have been two quotations received
Dam Fencing on the complete project for the fencing of the Squires Dam site, one
Pro ject from the Atlas Fence Company in the amount of.$2,952,96, and the other
from the Wiegand-Bird Corporation in the amount of $2,133.00, One proposal has been
received for materials only from the Carls bad Lumber Company in the amount of $750.05,
The Manager pointed out that the right of way for the fencing has not -been cleared alc
the east and north side of the site and would involve some additional work by the fenc
contractor. After discussion, upon motion by Director Greek, seconded by Director
Maerkle, and unanimpusly carried, it was moved that the Board accept the low bid of t€
Wiegand-Bird Company -and that~the contract price be increased to an amount not to
exceed 52200.00 to include the clearing off of the right of way for fencing along the
east and north side of the site, and that the Contractor proceed with the project as
soon as advisable.
Fire The Manager informed the Board that the District has received inquires
Service about fire service for the areas inside the District boundaries. It war
pointed out that it would be possible for the fire equipment to work ofi
the blowoffs alr.eady located at various points but in some cases the District would
have to put in a valve b.ox. These points could be designated in some manner so that
fire fighting agencies could use them for emergency water. It was agreed that the Mar
and Pipeline Superintendent should contact the State Division of Forestry and see
what their requirements would be and the District will work with them to provide emerg
water supply for those areas .
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Personnel The Manager informed the Board the District has received an application
with ten years of experience in water works. The Board requested the application
be filed and a letter be *orwarded to him thanking him for his application.
Director Carnohan called attention to the fact that he had been in &e area of the
Lewis property at the location of the pumping station and he was concerned with the
contrgl clay valve being exposed and the possibility of vandalism since this area is
used for target practice and motorcyling. It was suggested that the District might
negotiate with ishe Contractor 'on the project, the W, A, Grail Company, to have them
cover this installation along wirh izheir work on the pumping station. The Manager
and Pipeline Superintendent will look into the matter and negotiate with the Cwtractc
tq cover this installation.
Finance Upon motion by Director Greek, seconded by Director Carnohan, and unanimousl]
and Check No.'156 thru Check No. 160, in the amount of $150,431.31, were ratified by
the Board of Directors.
Correspondence:
Secretary. Coe read in full a letter -from Mr. Frank I?, Doherty, a member of the Water
Board for the Les Virgenes Water District asking benefit of the Board's experience
in answering several questions confronting the Les Yirgenes District. The Engineer
offered to contact Mr. Doherty and discuss the matter in full. By mutual agreement
the Board accepted his offer.
The Manager informed the Board that the joint meeting with the City of Carlsbad offici has been called off as the Council members had not come up with an agenda and the
meeting was called off by mutual consent.
The meeting was declared adjourned at 4:20 P.M.
for employment from a Mr. Thomas A, Sanson, Jr ., a civil engineer
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carried, Check NO, 4416 thru Check No. 4432, in the wount of $59,816,71,
I ATTEST
President of the Board &irectors
C&UiSBhl MUNICnAL WATEX DISTRICT
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Secretary of the Board of Directors
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