HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-09-03; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT HELD ON SEPTEMBER 3, 1963, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 2698 STATE STREET, CARLSBAD, CALIFO:
President Kelly called the meeting to order at 2:OO P.M. with Directors Coe, Greek,
Maerkle and Phillips answering roll call. Also present were Acting Manager Kubota, Engi
Ford, and..Office Secretary. Legal Counsel Grosse was present after 2:lO P.M.
Reports of Engineer :
Sewerage The Engineer reported that they have recorded three of the preliminary
Program profiles on the sewer route for the Canyon de las Encinas and will go ove
I.D. Nd. U-7 them with the Manager before they start writing them up for the right of I
way documents.
Reports of Personnel Committee:
: Director Coe passed copies of a report of the Personnel Committee setting forth recommer
dations regarding the adoption of formal "Job Descriptions", the employment of personnel
. personnel, and District representation on the Board of Directors of the San Diego County
Water Authority, After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Directc
Greek, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Board adopt the recommendations of
the report of the Personnel Committee.
After discussion, upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Phillips, and
unanimously carried, it was moved that Mac Carnohan be asked to resign as a member of
the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors and that Director Kelly be
appointed in his place to serve in this capacity.
Sewerage :. Legal Counsel informed the Board that he has obtained the preliminary title
Program report on the Schuyler property and has filed the complaint. He then read
for the positions created in the current budget, the line of authority for District
a draft of Resolution No. 177.
Resolution After discussion, upon motion by Director Phillips, seconded by Director
No. 177 Coe, the said Resolution No. 177, entitled "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND
DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, COWNIENCE AND NECESSITY OF TFIE CARLSB
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER PLANT UPON CERTAIN LANDS
LOCATED WITH THE DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND THAT PUB
INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR SAID SEWER PLANT
AND DECLARING THE INTENTION OF SAID MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT TO ACQUIRE SAID LANDS UNDE
EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS AND DIRECTING THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT ATTORNEY
TO COMMENCE AN ACTION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDEMNING SAID LANDS, was adopted by the folk
vote :
AYES : Directors Kelly, Coe, Greek, Maerkle, Phillips
NOES : Directors : None
ABSENT: Directors : None
The Legal Counsel informed the Board that no response has been received from Mrs. Schuy
and the Manager suggested that maybe the Board would consider letting her know what ste
to contact Mrs. Schuyler and her Attorney to let them know what the plans are.
With the completion of the preliminary work in the Canyon de las Encinas, the Manager 2
if the Board wished to move over into the Agua Hedionda Basin and start laying it out.
In reviewing the map, the Board discussed the possibility of relocating the lines in 01
to obtain relative equality for the area to be served. The Manager also pointed out tl.
there might be a possibility of going back to gravity flow to serve the Zaiser propert!
from the intersection of Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real. After further discus
it was agreed that the Manager should proceed with investigating the possibility of
revising the lines in the Agua Hedionda Basin.
Headquarters The Manager reported that the Headquarters Project is about 40% complete
Project at this time and the plasterers and lathers are scheduled for two weeks
are being taken. The Board agreed with this suggestion and the Legal Counsel was instl
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today. He then presented for approval, Progress Payment No. 2, submitted by Betraun
Construction Company, for work completed thru August, 1963. The Architect has approved
gross earnings in the amount of $20,230.00, with the 10% retention, for net earnings of
$18,207.00, which includes the framing, carpenters, lumber and steel building. After
discussion, upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Greek, it was moved
that payment be made to the Betraun Construction Company in the amount of $18,207.00.
The Manager presented a brochure for a deluxe model mail drop for after hours, but he
explained that the price of $129.00 is too high and he will look into a:more economical I unit fi
In regard to furniture, he informed the Board we have had several inquiries, and that h
has taken the liberty to give these people our plan and asked them to put together a
proposal. At this time four firms have taken out plans and will make a presentation.
East Car lsbad The Manager presented material from the Vista Irrigation District
Annexation No. 2.3 and San Marcos County Water District protesting the proposed City
and confusion which will be created by this annexation due to the fact that these lands
lie in an area served by multiple water districts, sewer districts and school districts
and also the concern for proper growth of the City of Carlsbad. After discussion,
of Carlsbad Annexation No. 2.3. The Board discussed the conflicts
Legal Counsel paraphrased a resoltition around the one submitted by the San
Marcos County Water District. Upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded by
Resolution Director Phillips, Resolution No. 178, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARLSB,
No. 178 MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OFFICIALLY SETTING FORTH ITS OPPOSITION TO THE
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, SAI:
ANNEXATION PROGEEDINGS DESIGNATED AS ANNEXATION NO, 2 :;3, I' was adopted by the following -
AYES : Directors : Kelly, Coe, Greek, Maerkle, Phillips
NOES : Directors : None
ABSENT : Directors : None
1 Planet, Inc. In regard to the Planet, Inc. project in Improvement District No. 2, whit
involves the removal of District pipelines, the Manager reported that he
had called the firm immediately after the last meeting and informed zhem of the Distric,
decision to require them to post a cash deposit. The Star Investment Company has now
sent in the check in the amount of $8,000.00, and a letter, which the Manager read in:"fl
wherein they requested that the District accept a performance bond in lieu of the cash 4
that the $8,000.00 be returned to them. Legal Counsel informed the Board that he has
reviewed the Replacement Bond which they submitted with this letter, but would have to
check out the firm which issued it, the United Pacific Insurance Company of Tacoma, Was1
After discussion, upon motion by Director Greek, seconded by Director Maerkle, and
setting forth the District's approval for removal of the pipelines and approving a
performance bond as a substitution in lieu of cash, said bond to be executed by a suret:
acceptable by the District Legal Counsel, after which the cash deposit may be released.
unanimously carried, it was moved that the Attorney be instructed to prepare an agreeme:
Squires Dam The Manager informed the Board that with the rainy season approaching,
he would like to have authorization to gather bids from two or three fir!
for the paving with a penetration coat treatment of the Squires Dam access road and als
on the cost of installing the three additional culverts. By common consent the Manager
was authorized to proceed with this program.
The Manager presented an invoice from Doyce Hedrick in the amount of $69.19, and explai~
that this charge involved the fixing of the sprinkler system at the dam, which was occa:
ed by the disruption of water service. After discussion, upon motion by Director Phill:
seconded by Director Coe, and unanimously carried, it was moved that payment be made
to Doyce Hedrick in the amount of $69.19.
Material was presented by the Manager on a Hyprogun for valve lubricating and he informc I
the Board that he has a quotation of $350.00 for this equipment. After discussion, up01
motion by Director Phillips, seconded by Director Coe, and unanimously carried, it was
moved that the District purchase this pressure gun.
Irrigation District A new directive has been received from the Irrigation Districts
Association Association containing a legislative summary and this will be pl,
on file for the Board's review.
American Water Works Notice has been received of the annual Fall Convention of
Association Convention the American Water Works Association to be held September 26-2:
been a member of this Association for many years and would like to have their consent tc
be absent the 26th and 27th for attendance at the convention. After discussion, upon
motion by Director Coe, seconded by Director Phillips, and unanimously carried, it was
moved that the District send Acting Manager Jack Kubota, and any other members of the
Board who can attend, to San Francisco for the American Water Works Convention gnd pay
their expenses.
Insurance The Manager explained that the District pays an annual premium for the
activity, there is a premium adjustment. On the basis of the period for July I, 1962,
thru July 1, 1963, there is an additional premium of $102.32. After discussion, upon
motion by Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Greek, and unanimously carried, it
was moved that the District pay the additional premium in the amount of $102.32.
Water ordinance The standing committee on water matters will be discussing the Wate~
Ordinance No. 10 in the next few weeks so that we can implement any
changes if they are needed. Director Coe also brought up for discussion the problem
of allocating the water sales where water is transported through one District line to
service another area.
Annual The Audit Reports for the fiscal year 1962-63 were accepted and discussed
Audit briefly. The Manager presented an invoice from Eager and Carroll covering
by Director Phillips, and unanimusly carried, it was moved that payment be authorized
to the auditor in the amount of $1,100.00, on the total fee of $1,200.00.
Director Coe then read a proposal from the firm for the continuing audit for the coming
fiscal year 1963-64, based on a total fee of $1,350.00. After discussion, upon motion
by Director Greek, seconded by Director Coe, and unanimously carried, it was moved that
the District retain the firm of Eager and Carroll for the coming fiscal year 1963-64, fc
a fee not to exceed $1,350.00.
Ratification Upon motion of Director Greek, seconded by Director Coe, and unanimously
of Checks carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 5724 thru Check No. 5739, in the
amount of $51 , 236.24 , and Checks No. 169 thru Check No. 171, in the amour
of $291.55.
Personnel The Manager informed the Board that Mrs. Love11 has been coming in part-timt
to help in the office, and if it would be agreeable with the Board he would
like to keep her on for a few more days. The Board agreed that she should be retained (
a part-time basis while the District is looking for another person to fill the position
the off ice.
The meeting was declared adjourned at 5:OO P.M.
in San Francisco. The Manager informed the Board that he has
Comprehensive Liability Policy and based on the audit of the year's busines
their audit services. After discussion, upon motion by Director Greek, secondc
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