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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-05-19; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR mmme OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TEE CARLSBAD MUNICIFAL WATER DISTRICT FBLD ON MAY 19, I%&, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 5783 EL CAmPJO REAL, CARISBAD, CALIFORNIA : President Kelly called the meeting to order at 2:OO P.M., with Directors Coe, Greek, Phillips and Maerkle answering roll call. Also present were Legal Counsel Grosse, Engineer Ford, General Manager Mood, Jack Kubota, Superintendent Tucker, and Office Secretary, Approval of Upon motion by Director Ikerkle, seconded by Director Greek, and Minutes unanimously carried, the Soard approved the minutes of the regular D meeting of May 5, l%4, as mailed out to the Directors. Sewerage It was reported that announcements have gone out for the meting with the Program property owners on the U-7 Sewer Mstrict which has been scheduled for June 3, l%4, in conjunction with the regular meeting of the Board. Jack Kubota informed the Bomd that he had been advised by the Project Engineer for the Bena sewer line that they are going ahead with the project. The Board then briefly reviewed the plans and routing for the line. In regard to the construction of the Vista4arlsbad ocean outfall over the District's sewer plant site on the Schuyler property, Legal Counsel informed the Board that the District has not yet been con- tacted in this regard by either the Comty of San Diego or the City of Carlsbad. A call did, however, come in from the Attorney for the Schuyler estate asking if the Mstrict plans to use the property. After discussion, the Legal. Counsel was in- structed to notify the Scktuyler Attorney that the project is still under consideration and find out what their intentions are. Director Maerkle suggested that the District should have Jack Kubota, before he leaves, get all of the District's official records which are in the former Attorneys' offices and put them in proper order and have them stored in the District vault. The Board agreed that this should be taken care of as soon as possible. Water Service and Operations: It was reported that the BIF telemetering system has now been installed and their representative has been working closely with District personnel to emure an efficient operation, It was reported that Mr. Jim Ley of the State Di'8ision of Dam Inspection arrived at the District this afternoon and Superintendent Tucker is accompanying hin on an inspction of Squires Dam. Delinquent In regard to the delinauent account on the firm of Paplukochi, Inc., Accounts Mr. Kubota reported that the Trustee for the firm has agreed to pay filing date of the bmkrupcy notice, April 23, 1964.. The Trustee h,as also requested that the meters be read every two weeks and billed to them so that the farming opration expenses may be current. In order to collect the amounts due for water sold prior to April 23, the District has been instructed to file a creditor's claim against the firm and this will be paid when the pLsse&.'are liquidated. Transfer of Mr. Paul Ecke was present regarding his request to h.ave the City of Paul Ecke Carlsbad assume jurisdiction over two of his irrigation meters, thereby Neters making any water served through these meters subject to the terms of the special water contract which thd Paul Ecke Ranch has in force with the City. Jack Kubota reviewed a letter, hand delivered this date, from the City of Carlsbad requesting temporary water service for these meters. Mr. Ecke explained that this involves a temporary service for the existing meters which will be used strictly for farming purposes at this time, A breakdown of the water rates now in effect at tFe Paul Ecke Ranch and the rates which would become effective under Mr. Ecke's contract with the City of Carlsbad were compared in detail on the blackboard. There was considerable discussion re- garding the differential water rate w5ich would become applicable to water wMch would be used on portions of the Ranch outside of I.D. No. 3, and inside of I.D. No. 3 boundaries . I the back charges due on the meter service and all water sold after the It was agreed by the Board that the water rate ordinance now in effect should be reviewed thoroughly to determine ff the rate differentials for the various improve- ment districts are equitable in tern of the transmission and storage facilities used to distribute water throughout the entire District. After further discussion, upon motion by Director Coe, seconded by Director Phillips, it was moved that the District grant the City of Carlabad their request as outlined in their letter of May 19, 1%4, the fee to be as established under our existing ordinance or any future ordinance to be passed governing water rates. Ayes: Kelly, Cod, Greek, Phillips. Noes: Maerkle. Motion passed. Paul Ecke left the meeting at this time: 430 P.M. survey of D-irector Phillips reported that he has prepared a draft of the in- Agricultural formational brochure to be compiled in connection with the survey Lands of the agricultural lands within the District, and asked how the Board wished to proceed on this project. After discwsion, upon motion by Director Coe, seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District coathue with the agricultural land survey. Director Phillips will obtain information on the printing of the material and report back to the Board. Pipeline Refund Jack T(ubota.in-~omed the .Board that in order to complete the Refund Agreements Agreement with the Pdom Airport (San Diego County) , the District will be ready for action at the next regular meeting. Landscaping It was reported th.at the landscaping program has been conpleted and must formally accept the easement for the pipeline and the documents PrOgrEUil a general inspection of the project was made last week by the General Yanager, the Acting Fanagor and the General Superintendent. After the completion of 8 few minor details, th.e final monies will be released to them and the project accepted. A review of the payments made to date show a total of $477.00, with a balance due of g323.00, as the find balance on the project. I Paradise Homes It was recommended by Jack Kubota that the District enter into an Subdivision agreenent with the Subdivider for Paradise Homes, La Costa Valley, to be constructed in accordance with the final map recorded for that project. He explained that under their new proposal the Subdivider is giving us the eassmenta for t5e locations of the pipelines and we are to quit claim the old portions of the line to them. Tl-e Legal documents have been prepared and will be reviewed by the District's Legal Counsel and the Engineer will check out the maps for the project. Unit No. 1, which will cover the installation of the water lines Budget l%4- A budget meeting for the preparation of the proposed budget for the 1365 coming fiscal year has been scheduled for Thursday, May 21, la, with Director Coe, General Vmager Wook, ad Jack Kubota serving,as a Budget Committee. Finmcial The financial reports for the third quarter of the fiscal year 1s3-64 Reports were reviewed and discussed by the Board. Ratification Upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Coe, and of Checks unanimously carried, t3e Board ratified checb Eo. 339 thru Check No. 377, in the a.moun% of %10,323.0& Upon proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:05 P.M. I Pres id - ATTEST &L&J ,A?. CZ \ Secretary of the Board of Direcfors Meeting May 19, 1%4 -2-