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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-03-17; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A R,EGULBR MEETING OF THE BOAII3) OF DIRECTORS OF THE CAREBAD MUNICIPAL CRRLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: WATER DISTRTCT HELD ON WARCH 17, 1934 AT 2:oo P .x., AT 57t~ EL CAMINO REAL, The meeting was called to order at 2:OO P.M. by President Kelly with Directors Coe, Greek, and Phillips. Director Maerkle was present after 2:20 P.M. PJso present were Acting Manager Kubota, Legal Counsel Grosse, Engineer Ford, Mr. Uhland Melton (City of Carkbad), and Office Secretary. I Reports of Legal Counsel: Legal Counsel reported that he bad had a conversatfon with Yr. Bierce regarding the sewerage program and, although he felt nothing further should be done until after the new Council is elected, he seemed certain there would be quite a change in his attitude and the Council's attitude on the matter. Sewerage There was considerable discussion on whether or not the District should Program proceed with the sewer program at this time and it was generally agreed attitude on the part of the property owners involved and the uncertainly of the development of the area. It was pointed out, however, that the expenses incurred to date in connection with the program would have to be borned by the U-7 District and would necessitate levying a tax rate for th.e next tax year on the properties with that District. Upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Coe, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District allow the Engineer to complete his work on the easements and rigbts of way and then wait and let the U-7 Sewer District remain status quo, other than negotiating with. the City of Carlsbad . that nothing further should be done on the project due to the indecisive I Personnel: Director Coe reported that he had talked with Mr. Wood and his of yesterday. He has accepted the position as CRneral Manager for this District and a formal letter of acceptance will be forthcoming. San Marcos is going ahead with recruiting someone for his po5ition and Xr. Coe reiterated this District's request that Mr. Yood join the District organization somethe prior to June 30, 1964. The matter of the hiring of the Pipeline Superintendent was also discussed with Yr. Wood and he felt that W. Thomas Tucker would be an excelleEt man for the job and they could get along very well. resignation was submitted to the San Kmcos Board of Directors as After discussion, upon motion by Director. $?aerkle, seconded 3y Director Phillips, and unanimously carried, it was roved that the District offer the position of Pipeline Superintendent to Mr. Thomas-Tucker. Director Coe was authorized to contact Mlr. Tucker and offer him.the position with the request that he join the District as soon as he can be &elieved from his duties with the City of Carlsbad. Open House The Committee for the Open House program was commended on a well- Program planned and successful program. The Vanager sumnarized the expendi- for centerpieces, Carlsbad Journal, $73 -00 for printing of the brochures, Snyder's Bakery, $78.75 for donuts, and $700.30 for the catering service and food, for a total of $SS8.23. In addition, there is one bill outstanding from Harvey Roy for the meats, but he explained that the total expended for the entire program should rlnn very close to the amount allocated. After discussion, upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Coe, and unanimously carrj.ed, it was moved that the Board ratify all of the expenses accumulated on the Open House program. At the suggeatfon of the Mmager, it was agreed that the meats and bread left over from the Open Rouse luncheon would be donated to the School Cafeterias. tures incurred for this event as follows : Garden Cove Nursery, $36.40 I ' Sewerage An invoice in the amoxnt of $160.00 from the Security Title Insurance Program Company, covering preliminary title reports for the Encinas Canyon trunk sewer, was presented for payment. Upon motion by Director Coe, seconded by Director Phillips, and unanimously carried, it was moved that payment be mde to Security Title Insurance Company in the amount of $160.00 for title reports. Max L%n In connection with the rights of way for Encinas Canyon, The Pahnager Easement reported that he had recefved a call from pbr. Bert Elkins of the County and they are planning a meeting with Y!. Max Len in Los Angeles to dis- cuss the easementfor his property and asked if the District wanted someone to attend this meeting. After discussion, the Manager was instructed to call Max Len and advise him that tlre District still wants to be on the new document. Headquarters The Manager reported that the High School group has been wopking Landscaping on the Landscaping program and have asked to be reimbursed for the Program plants which they 3ave purchased for the project to date. After discussion, upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Coe, and unanimously carried, it was moved that payment be approved to James Baumgar in the amount of R52.00 for plants for the landscaping program. I The applications for the final funds from the Housing and Home Finance Agency will be filed shortly, as tb.e final audit for the project has been completed, Copies of the audit report submitted by Mr. James Gaiser were reviewed and discussed by the Board. Water Service and Operations: Squires The Manager informed the Board that the moisture area which was dis- such as occurred during the construction, No word has been received Dm covered in Squires Dam appears to be a seepage in the abutment zone from Mr. I?ahler on the piezometer reading which were submitted for analysis but the State representative is scheduled for an inspection of the entire structure in April, We have had a lot of activity relating to the Open Youse, the Manager reported, and bringing all of the District's pipe and materials in from the field area to the District warehouse and getting the Feadquarters site ready for the land- scaping crew, bnt with these things finished the temporary employee has been let go. Bn invoice in the amount of $238.38, from the Don Hubbard Contracting Co., was presented for payment and the Yanager explained that these charges were in con- nection with the repair of the leak which occurred in the Rressi Ranch Line Extension. After discussion, upon motion of Director Greek, seconded by Director Coe, and unanimously carried, it was moved that payment be approved to Don Hubbard in the amount of $238.38. I Upon motion by Director Coe, seconded by Director 'Phillips, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment in the munt of %bo.OO to the Don Hubbard Contracting Company for the rental of the low-boy truck for transportating the plpe and valves to the District yard. Correspondence and Announcements: The Manager infom-ed the Board that an answer has been received from the Maslil Laboratory concerning laboratory services for water quality control at Squires dam. After discussion, it was decided that the Jcting Manager, the new General Manager and the Engineer should get together and put together a water quality surveillance program to control the level of biological and aqwtic activity in Squires Dam. Notice from the Irrigation Districts Association regarding hearing scheduled by the State Senate Fact Finding Gomuittee on Water Reesources on March 25, 1%4, to receive testimony on Senate Bills relating to water districts and dissolution. A copy of the minutes of the February 21, l%4 meeting of the Executive Cdttee of the IDA was also received by the District with covering ' letter pointing out the importance of the items discussed and the actions taken. I Announcemen$ was made regarding the Irrigation Districts Association Convention scheduled to be held in Fresno, California, April 29-30, an4 Nay 1, 1964.. Notice from the Plorth Coastal Area Sewerage Committee and request for assessment of 812.00 for expenses of the Committee. The Manager explained the functions of the group and informed the Board that representatives from the District have attended these meetings from time to time. after discussion, upon motion by Director Coe, seconded by Director Phillips, it was moved that the District pay this $E!.OO assessment to the Committee. Four Ayes : Directors Faerkle, Coe, Phillips, Kelly. Director Greek voting No. Upon motion by Director Phillips, seconded by Director Coe, and unanimously, carried, payment was approved to the State Compensation Insurance Fund in the amount of $116.35 for balance dEe on premium for period of Januq 1, 1563 tbm January 1, 1964. Heating ;";lrasch 17, 196.4. -2- The &wager presented fop approval two invoices from the Carlsbad Cabinet and Supply Go., one in the mot of 3159.91 covering the installation of the cabinets in the W8TehOUSe area, and the other in the amount of $84.24 for the coat and hat rack for the Board Room and the map frme for the Superintendent's office. After discussion, upon motioc by Director Greek, seconded by Director Coe, and unanimously carrred, the Board approved payment of these two invoices to Carlsbad Cabinet and Supply Go. in the total amount of $2&15. The Manager informed the Board that since our move to OUT new Headquarters several of our water customers are now qaying their accounts by cash and with the present Petty Cash Fund of $25.00, making change has become a problem. After discussion, upon motion by Director Greek, seconded by Director Coe, and unanimously carried, it was moved that th.e petty cash fund for the District be increased to $50 .OO. Inventory of The Elanager reported that the questionnaire for the survey of Agricultural Lands agricultural lands in the District is now being printed and He suggested this program might be used as a vehicle to introduce the new General Manager to the tenants and property owners of the District. Ratification of Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Greek, and Checks unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 208 thm. No. I will be ready for mailing to the property owners very shortly. 254 in the amount of 39,373.4D. There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was declared adjourxed at 3:55 P.Y. A'M'BT : I u @.a\ Secrete of the Board of Directors I Neeting March 17, 1%4 -3-