HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-10-08; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MLTNIC:
WATER DISTRICT HELD ON OCTOBER 8, 1963, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 2698 STATE STREET, CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2:02 P.M., by President Kelly with Directors Coe,
Phillips and Maerkle answering roll call. Director Greek was absent. Also present
were Acting Manager Kubota, Engineer Ford, Legal Counsel Grosse and Office Secretary. Mr. Ralph Curtiss of the Carlsbad Journal, and Mr. Stuart Wilson, City Attorney, were
1 also present.
Water Service Discussion was opened on the matter of a resolution setting forth
Ordinance certain changes in the District's water rates under the Water Service
Ordinance No. 10. Mr. Stuart Wilson, City Attorney for the City of
Carlsbad was present and informed the Board that he wanted to make the City's position
known. He explained that they have looked over the resolution but would like to have
additional time to study the proposal, if it is possible under the time schedule,
and to make a presentation.
After reviewing the rate changes from 1958, and the reasons for the proposed increases,
City Attorney Wilson informed the Board that it appears that the only conflict is
with the rate for the area outside of I.D. No. 1, and if there is some basis for the
charge being changed it could be handled at a later date. "he Board was concerned with
the fact that additional delays would affect the revenue-structure for the current
year as the budget was prepared with the anticipated revenues based on these increases
after the first quarter, and the Legal Counsel advised that it could not be retroactive.
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Resolution After further discussion, Legal Counsel reviewed Resolution No. 179, and
No. 179 informed the Board that he did make one change in the language to more
by Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Phillips, the said Resolution No. 179, entitle
"A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD, MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT ESTABLISHIB
AND FIXING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SOLD, DISTRIBUTED AND DELIVERED BY THE CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 119 AND 131 OF SAID DISTRICT, was
adopted by the following vote :
carefully define the rates for the areas outside I.D. No. 1. Upon motion
AYES: Directors Kelly, Coe, Maerkle, and Phillips
NOES r None
ABSENT: Director Greek
City Attorney Wilson was assured that the District staff would stand available to go
over the matter with the City and provide any information which they might require.
City Attorney Wilson left the meeting at 2:25 P.M.
Inasmuch as the rate changes become effective as of the date of the adoption of this
resolution, October 8, 1963, the Manager pointed out that the new readings will be
applicable and will involve ready the irrigation meters and also the domestic meters
tomorrow.
The Manager submitted a schedule of rate comparisons for the various water agencies in
San Diego County which the Board reviewed. It was noted that Carlsbad's rates compare
very favorably with other districts in the County.
Planet, Inc. The Manager reported that Planet, Inc. have now submitted their detailed
based on a fee of 5~ per foot of main pipeline. Engineer Ford reviewed the plans with
the Board members and pointed out that they have recommended an 8" line in the entire
area instead of the 6" in order to provide service to the area to the south, should it
develop, and have also called for valves and blow-offs at specified points. They have
also been asked to show the sewer elevations which were not shown on their plans.
engineering plans for the Golf Course area and also a plan checking fee
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All improvements are to be constructed to the District's standards and should be
inspected by representatives of the District, the Manager explained, and we have
indicated that if we get compensating service, the easements for the line will be
quit claimed back to that point. They have agreed to encasement of the sewer line
which was laid above our pipelines, the Manager reported, and the Superintendent has
been asked to stay on the job as much as possible to prevent any further damage to
the District's facilities.
Headquarters In regard to the purchase of the office furniture, the Manager informed
Fro j ect the Board that we now have a second proposal from Southwest Furniture
letter listing a quotation of $5,489.00.
Max Ewald arrived at 3:lO P.M.
Mr. Richard Hunt of Hunt's Office Supply, Escondido, California, was present and inquirf
if the Board planned to draw up specifications and ask for bids. He suggested that the
bids could be prepared using "Showcase" brand of furniture, or comparable, and the
proposals could come back in before the next meeting. It was his opinion that the
District could effect considerable savings by this method, and would allow the firms
who are interested to present a proposal. After further discussion, the Board agreed
to following this procedure and the Manager was instructed to prepare specifications
to be sent to the interested firms.
The Manager informed the Board that he is going ahead with getting the materials for
the flag-pole which members of the Board are contributing and that the Contractor is
moving right along and expects to be completed in about a month.
Announcements :
Announcement of Water Agencies Association regular meeting scheduled for Thursday,
October 17, 1963, at Rancho Santa Fe Inn, with Olivenhain Municipal Water District as
host .
Announcement of IDA Convention to be held at Disneyland, November 20, 21, and 22, 1963,
District has been asked to appoint official delegates from the Board as a new procedure
as part of the voting.
Personnel: President Kelly read a letter submitted by the General Superintendent with
suggested vacation schedules for himself and Waterworks Operator John Hen16
The Manager explained that it has been a policy with the District that the field person1
have scheduled their vacations after the close of the irrigation season. He pointed out
that while this would be contingent upon the weather conditions and the schedule of
our business, it might be possible to go over the matter with the superintendent and wor
for review. After further discussion, it was agreed that the Manager should discuss
the matter with the Superintendent and work out a schedule.
The Manager informed the Board that a total of four applications were reviewed and
considered for the position of Waterworks Operator, Grade IV, and after going over it
with the Superintendent, they had agreed to recommend to the Board the hiring of Kenneth
Kilgore at a salary of $400.00 per month. After discussion, upon motion by Director
Phillips, seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the
District hire Kenneth Kilgore for the @osition of Waterworks Operator, Grade IV, effecti
as of tomorrow.
In regard to the secretarial position, the Manager informed the Board that he would alsc
like to fill this position as soon as possible.
Annual An invoice in the amount of $100.00, submitted by Eager and Carroll, Associ
Audit was presented for approval, and the Manager explained that this amount is t
State Controller's Office. After discussion, upon motion by Director Coe, seconded by
Director Phillips, and unanimously carried, it was moved that this invoice be approved
for payment to Eager and Carroll.
I Company, and also Austin Safe and Desk Company have sent in another
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out a schedule, It was also his suggestion that it be left to the, Personnel Committee
balance due on the annual audit €or the preparation of the reports for the
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Sewerage The Manager presented for approval an invoice submitted by Dan Wiegand
Program in the amount of $110.00 for tractor work in pioneering the route for the
trunk sewer in Encinas Canyon. After discussion, upon motion by Director
Maerkle, seconded by Director Coe, and unanimously carried, it was moved that payment
be approved to Dan Wiegand in the amount of $110.00.
Mr. Max Ewald was present and informed the Board that he wanted to explain that at
the last City Council meeting he had urged the'.Council to get together with the Districl
on this sewer program rather than each agency building its own facilities, and pointed
out the need for a regional sewerage plan for all of the area.
The Manager informed the Board that he and Engineer Ford had met with the County
representatives and Buena is getting ready to fly the area for topography, so the
entire program is moving right along. The Board also discussed the possibility of
other properties which are in the Agua Bedionda Drainage Basin annexing to U-7,
and a plan whereby it might be possible to sewer the Zaiser property with a pumping
station.
There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was
declared adjourned at 4:45 P.M.
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President of the Board of Directdrs /
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Secretary of the Board of Directors
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