HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-04-07; Municipal Water District; MinutesFIITTFS OF A REGULAR FEETIKG OF TFTE ChKSAD "RICIPAL ?l!.'lTT? DISTRICT Born QF' DIRECTORS FIELD ON APXL 7, 1964, AT 2:oo P.M. AT 5780 EL cm~o IEAL, CARZSBAD, CALIliDRNIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2:OO P.M. by President Kelly with Directors
Maerkle, Coe and Greek answering roll call. Director Phillips was absent. Also present were Acting Manager Kubota, Engineer Ford, Legal Counsel Grosse, Mr. Richard Osburn and Office Secretary.
I Opon motion of Director Xaerkle, seconded by Director Greek, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes of the regular meetings of Harch 3 and 17, l%A, and special meeting of March 12, l%4, 85 mailed out by the Secretary.
Reports of Legal Counsel:
Legal Counsel informed the Board that he had not had an opportunity to discuss
the matter of the U-7 Sewer Program with Mayor Bierce because of his illness.
Rekd Agreement Legal Cotnsel presented for execrkioo the Pipeline Refund
Allan Kelly Line Agreement covering the Allan Kelly Pipeline Extension in Improvement District No. 3 which was authorized by the Board
on Septsniber 4, 1962. At this .time the Refucd Pgreement document and the eage- me& document were executed By the officers of the District.
Reports of Engineer:
I.D. No. 0-7 The final easement documents for the Agua Hedionda area,
Sewer Program covering the propert.ies of Pacific Clay Products and Graham Kelly et al, were turned over to the Manager for completion.
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The Engineer also reported that he had been contacted by Mr. George Gray, Right
of Way Agent for the Division of Highways, regarding the sewer outfall project
south of Carlsbad and the matter of whether the District wishes to have a cross-
ing from the U-7 sewer plant site before the act.ua1 construction of the freeway
is comenced. It was his recommendation, in view of the uncertain status of
the sewerage program, that the District not put in such a crossing as it may
not be needed. After discussion, it was the feeling of the Board that the
decision on this matter should be withheld for a couple of weeks until after the election for the City of Carlsbad at which time there should be some de- finite indication as to the City's position on the sewerage program for I.D.
No. u-7.
Sewer Easenent The Manager reported that the Cotnty of San Diego are still
Max Len Property negotiating with ?!ax Len for the sewer line right of way and
easement in their name and share it with us later. This ' prodedure would also involve letters of understanding from Mr. Len to the County that he would allow the District to also share thls easement, and from the District to the effect
that when, and if, we need a sewer easement from Mr. Len that the District would share this common easement. After discussion, it was felt that the District ougth to be co-nmed on the easement doclament and the Manager was in- structed to work with the Legal Counsel to see if it can be arranged so that the District can have a firm commitment on this easenent.
their position, at this time, is that they will take the
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Condemnation- The Manager informed the Board that, with the death of
Schuyler Property Ws. Walter Schuyler, the question has arisen 8s to what
the sewer plant site on her property. Legal Counsel informed the Board this wiil present no problem 85 the complaint is binding npon her heirs and will be
amended.
After further discussion on the sewerage program, it was agreed that, for the
effect her death will have on the holdings proceedings on
present time, the District will continue to work with. the people in the Agua Hedionda Basin until the other project in the Encinas Canyon area resolves itself.
Headquarters The Manager reported that the third payment, in the amount of Project $7200.00 hes been received from the Housing and Home Finance
Agency on the Federal Grant for the Headquarters Project and, with the completion of the audit, will presently receive the final amomt of
84,~0.00. Copies of the Audit Report on %he project prepared by Mr. James
Gaiser, CPA, were reviewed by members of the Board
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Landscaping !The Manager reported that the landscaping crew is coming along
PrOgraar. with the project and are in need of some fur?ds to take care of
bills totaling $55.12, for plants which they have purchased. 'After discussion, upon motion by Director Greek, seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District advance the landscapers
the sum of $330.00.
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The Fanager presented for the 3oard's consideration a sketch for the District's
mailbox utilizing one of the surplus valves removed from the water system. After
discussion, the Manager was authorized to check with the Post Office as %o their requirements and to proceed with. the construction of this box.
Vater Service and Operations:
Construction of the Squires Dam Vault will be commenced next week, the Manager reported, md the prefabricated vault has been ordered.
A vandalism report has been filed on the shooting of the target cable at the
Line VtBR Reservoir.
The Manager reported that in connection with the Carlsbad Dragstrip a call came
in asking that the District personnel go out and inspect the water line which the Dragstrip is constructing. The request was refused and it was explained to
the developers that the area is not in the District and the laws under which the
District operates cannot be violated. As We matter now stands, the City of
Carlsbad is doing all of the inspection on that line but no arrangements have
been made for water service between the respective Districts involved. The
Manager Sriefly illustrated on the blackboard tke boundaries of the three water
agencies involved and exdained the problems involved in providing t5e final
solution to t5e matter. After discussion, it was agreed that the District
should standby and see what the outcome of the City's discussions with the
other water agencies will be,
D-e Manager reviewed the list of delinquent accounts for the current billing period, totaling $ll.4.17 for 5 accounts, and the balance due from the City of Carlsbad which he explained had not beer* paid as the City is now deferring payment of bills until after they are ratified by the City Council, The matter
of the delinquent accounts with the Vista Brick Company and the Harold Saner
firm was discussed and the Legal Counsel will check out the files on these
accounts and see if something can be done to collect these unpaid accounts.
Paradise Homes, The Manager reviewed a letter which wes written to Mr.
Inc. Project Irving Roston, granting permission to make a connection for
system. He pointed out that this connection has been authorized subject to certaill conditions in order to insure the safety of our public water system
and to avoid possible hazards arising from the dual water systems in the golf
course area .
The Ymager informed the Board that the District has been carr$ing on inventory
for several years a lot of old stock which has been stored and probably won't
be used. Webb Pump and Supply Company of Escondido have gone over the material.
which Eras a book value of $315.65, and are offering as a cash payment the sum
Qf fbl27.00 t which is approximately one-third of the book value . After discussion, upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Greek, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District accepC this offer of $127.00 and convert these surplus inventory items into either cash or a credit on the books.
a temporary water service for the golf course irrigation
I Mr. Ralph Curtiss of the Carlsbad Journal arrived at this time, 3 :x! P.M.
The Manager reported on a meeting attended at the San Diego County Yater
Auth,ority on the scheduled shut-dawn of the Aqueduct effective April 16, l%4,
and continuing for 5 days. The ,4uthority is also going back to continuous
chlorination on the Aqueduct.
In regard to the survey of agricultural lands program, the Manager informed the Board that the questionnaires have been forwarded to all land owners in the District and after the data has been compiled and put in summary form some plans will be made for distributing this information to growers and produce agencies.
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Personnel A letter was read from Yr. Thomas Tucker indicating his acceptance
stating that he will commence work with the District on April 8, l%&
The Manager reported that he %ad talked with Er, Dennis Wood just before the
meeting and he indicated that t,here may be some delays in his assuming the
duties of General Manager for the District. It had been understood that he
might be available the first of Yay, bv.t it now appears that he may be delayed
until the end of May.
The Xanager pointed out that his activities in the process of phasing out of
the District operation will more an6 more demand that he do work out of the
office but assured the Board that he will continue to fulfill the responsi- bilities of the District's operation. He also explained that should there be any adjustment in his time with the District, he would see that his com-
pensation was commensurate with the responsibilities.
Correspondence -. and Announcements :
Announcement has been received regarding the establishmnt of the firm of R, M. Bartle an.d Edwin A. Wells, Nunicipal Financing Consultants.
Announcement from the hcal Agency Formation Commission of San Diego County regarding the fiearing scheduled for April X), 1964, on the City's current
annexation program in the Ponto Area.
The Manager reviewed the announcement of the Quarterly meeting of the Water
'works Association scheduled for April 16, 196.4, in San Diego.
A letter was reviewed from Y?. Irwin Sklar, Chairman of the Local Agency Formation Commission, reauesting information as to the effect of City
annexations upon special districts. After discussion, it was agreed that
th.e Yanager and Legal Counsel will work with some representatives of the
Board and draft up a reply to this request,
The Hanager pointed out that along these lines the Km8.r Subdivision at the
old Airport property on El Camino Real is presenting a problem as the City
wants them to hook into their liEe on Chestnut and that property is in
Improvement District Wo. 3 and the owner wishes to use the outlets in the
I, D. No. 3 facilities .
Election The Xana.ger reviewed a letter from the Registrar of Voters, dated
effect that an election not be held in Division 3 as only the incmbent, Fred Maerkle, has filed for the position, and requesting that the County
make this appointment to the Board for another term. Legal Counsel was instructed to prepare this resolution. In Division 4 where two persons have
filed for the position, the diesion boundaries will hold and the Registrar
of Voters Office will set up the wfiole balloting procedure.
Allan 0. Kelly Opon motion of Director Coe, seconded by Director Maerkle,
Piwline Easement and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District
the pipeline easement.
Mr. Jerry Edwards was present and asked if the Board has given any further
consideration to the matter of constructing a care-taker's home at the
Squires Dam site and informed the Board that he was still interested in such
an arrangement. After discussion, it was decided th.at the matter should be
put on the agenda for the next meeting of April 21, l%4, and in the meantime,
the Board will review the files and take another look at the program.
of the position of Ceneral Snperinten.dent for the District and
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April 2, 1964, requesting that the Board adopt a resolution to the
accept the Grant of Right of Way from Allan 0. Kelly for
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Ratification of Cheeks: Upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded by Director
Checks No . 256 thru No. 2778, in the amount of $3,206.85. Greek, and unanimously eamied, the Board ratified
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Upon motion of Director Greek, seconded by Director Coe, the meeting was
adjourned at 4:OO P. PI.
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