HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-07-07; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF T€E BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARISBAD pI1IJNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON JULY 7, 1964, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5780 EL CAMINTO IBAL,
CAliLSBAD , CALIFORNIA :
The meeting was ealled to order at 2:OO P.M. by President Kelly with Directors
Coe, Greek, and Phillips answering roll call, Also present were General Manager
Wood, Engineer Ford, Legal Counsel Grosse, Superintendent Tucker, and Office
Searetarg. Director Yaerkle arrived at 2:O3 P.M.
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Upon motion of Director Greek, seconded by Director fhillips, and unanimously
carried, the minutes of the regular meetings of June 3, 1964, and June 16, l%&,
and adjourned meeting of June 9, 1964, were approved as mailed out by the
Secretary.
Xeport of Legal Counsel:
=do Land Co. Legal Counsel reported he received a letter two weeks ago concerning suit the condemnation suit on the “Bfr Reservoir site and Mr. Lewis has
attorneys are trying to get more money for the site. They me attewpting to recind
the apeelllent with Mr. Lewis ts Attorney on the basis that we have not made a firm agreement on the improvements. Legal Counsel will continue negotiations on this matter .
Resolution Legal Counsel read in full a resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE
No, 185 BOARD OF DIFBCTORS OF CARLSBAD ?KJJICIPP-L tWIER DISTRICT DETEWI?IIHG
evidently placed the land in trust for his daughters and the new
TEAT THE PURPOSES FOR W’XICH WE BO’MD INDEBTEDYESS OF IMFROVE~LT
DISTRICTS NO. 2 AND 3 OF THE CARLSBAD MUXIC1P-A-L MATETZ DISTRICT MEXE CREATED HAVE
BEEN ACCOMPLlSRED AJJD AVTHORIZTNG AVD DTRECTIPG TFE TRANSFER OF MOFXYS FROM THE
SPECIAL IMPROVEME3!T FCTNDS OF SAID DISTRICTS TO TFIE FLTNDS OF IMPROVEI%RT DISTRICTS
NO. 2 AED 3, RESPECTIVZLY, TO BE USED FOR T!JE ?AY” OF PRINCIPAL Ah’D INT3FBST ON TF3 BONDS OF SAID E6PROVEP-EFT DISTRICTS. After discussion, upon motion by Director Naerkle, seconded by Director Greek, the said resnlution numbered r1185”
was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Directors: Kelly, Coe, Greek, Rkerkle, Phillips I ROES: None
ABSEFIT : Rone
Annexations Legal Counsel informed the Board that he has looked into the procedures
a program would require the adoption of a resolution by the Board setting forth the
requirements for annexation, publication of the intent to annex, and the scheduling of a public hearing on the matter, and there would be no reason to exclude these lands from the Bueno Colorado Municipal Water District. It was pointed out that the Board had been previously advised t5at annexation of these sites to the District
and deannexation from the Bueno-Colorado would have to be acconplisbed shultaneousl in order to avoid being left out of the MetropoEtan TlJater District. Legal Cotnisel
stated that he could see no reason for deannexing from Bueno-Colorado as it is
legally possible for lands to be in two districts. After discussion, upon notion
by Director Greek, seconded by Director Coe, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Lsgal Counsel be authorized to make any arrangemnts necessary to get these
lands off the tax roll,
Sewer Legal Counsel reported that in connection with the construction of the
Program Buena Sanitation tmnk line, the Distriet “7s been served with a smmons
on a condenmation suit condemning easements across our eqsements. After
discussion, t3.e Board agreed that the District’s easeEents were of sufficient width
to allow eonstruction of both lines within the easement and provide for the required
separation footage. Upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Greek, tht
Manager was authorized to contact the Attorney for the County of San Diego and make
arrangements for their use of these easements for this project.
Reports of Engineer:
Engineer Ford reported that authorization bas been received from the State Division of Highways to proceed with the relocation involved in the Poinsettia Road and Poinsettia Lm-e area for the new Freeway, at an estimated cost of %,PO .OO. After
reviewing a map of the proposed reloeation, upon Eotion of Director Greek, seconded
by Director Maerkle, asld unanimously carried, it was moved that the President and
Secretary be au-thorized to sign the Agreement for this projeet and that the Staff
be directed to proceed with construction of this project,
for the amexation of Squires Dam and the Smta Fe Tank site and such
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Subdivision The Manager presented for the Board's review the final map of La
Unit Mo. 2 in facilities to be added and this Unit Ro. 2 is a small addition
discussion, upon motion by Director plaerkle, seconded by Director Coe, and unanimous'
carried, it was moved that the Engineer and Manager be authorized to sign off on the
final map of La Costa Valley Unit No. 2 Subdivision.
' Propm-La Costa Costa Valley Onit No . 2 and explained that there is nothing new
to the original subdivision, La Costa Valley Unit No. I. After
The Manager informed the Board that the Quitclaim and Easemente for La Costa Unit
Ro. 1 have been eorreeted and they appear to be in proper forat and they will be
signed off and the deposit for the Subdivision will be obtained.
Sqnires It was reported that a saraple from Squires Dam was taken by the Staff ' Dam to the Escondido Mutual Vater Compmy for laboratory testing. They
could find no trace of algae and was found to be very good water quality.
Water Service Tlne Manager informed the Board that keno Colorado Municipal
Carlsbad Dragway Water District have been notified by letter of the term under which tfiis District will serve water to the Carlsbad Wagway
but no reply has been received up to this time.
san Marcos The Hanager reported that a request has been made thru the San Water Exchange Marcos County TJater District for a connection to our main traps-
flowers on a 13.61 acre parcel of lam3 located on tke north side of Encinitas Road,
approximately one-half Hiile east of th.e intersection of Encinitas Road and' Rancho
Smta Fe Road. The Board ex?ressed concern about tapping this main transmission
line and it was suggested that perhaps they wight be able to use the 4w blow-off
located in that general areas. After discussion, upo~ motion by Director Coe,
seconded by Director Phillip, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the
Manager be authorized to negotiate an Agreement fith the Sa Maces Cou&y Water
District and Buena Colorado Municipal Water District for the furnishing of water
to this area through a 2" tap thru the closest blow-off on the nain line. The
Manager recomended that this connection be granted on a temporary basis, for
irrigation use. only, subject to a g-day cancellation period, and that the docu-
ment be a recordable contract.
Eeadquarters A request has been made by one of the local High School teachers
Site regarding the leasing from the District of the 2 plus aeres at
nwsery stock. Re Manager explained t3at the qentleman was out and looked over
discussion, upon motion by Director Yaerkle, seconded by Director Greek, and
unaaimously casried, it was mved that the District allow the leasing of this
property at $75.00 per acre per year, providing t3ey have a liability insurance
policy covering the District. The Attorney was instructed to draw up a Lease along
th.ese lines for a period of one year.
San Diego County Water The quarterly meeting of the San Diego County Water
Agencies Meeting Agencies Assn. is scbeduled for July 16, 1964, at the
Yater District as host agency. Reservations must be in by July 13, l%!+.
The regular meeting of the Sen Diego County Water Vorks Group. is to be held on
Tuesday, July l4., l%4, at Rpona and the Manager requested that members of the staff be allowed to attend. After discwsion, upoc motion by Director Greek,
seconded by Director Coe, and untmhowly carried, it was moved that the District
send as many of the staff to this meeting as want to go.
Wholesale The Mmager reported that after the last meeting a notice was sent to
Water the City regarding the Paul Ecke meters pointing out that they do not
meet our requirements for wholesale connections and copies of our water
service ordinances were also forwarded. Calls were received from t'le City Manager
and the billing Clerk regarding the wording of the ordinances bat to date we have
heard nothing further on the matter.
Sewerage In regard to the sewer program for U-7, the Manager reported that,
F'rogran following the discussion OR the City's proposal at t%e last meeting, a
the District at a tirne of mtml agreement to discuss the matter of Sewers in U-7.
He explained tkat no response has been received on this matter and that he had
expcted soRe correspondenee or perhaps a visitation at this meeting.
mission line in Encinitas Road for the purpose of irrigating
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t'ne back of the lleadqnarters site for the purpose of growing
'the site, and water service could be provided by a line from our 6" tap. After
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Singing Elills Country Club at El Cajon with Otay Mknicipal
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letter was forwarded to the City Manager inviting the City to Beet with
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Zegal Counsel Grosse reported that he had stopped over and talked to the City
Manager after tke last meeting, as instructed by the Board, and had explained the
Board's reactions to the City's proposal on the sewer program. In talking with
the City Wager, be felt tLlat the areas of conflict on the agreemmt could be
worked out and a satisfactory program cotlld be agreed upon. President Kelly re-
ported that he has attended the Council meeting at the tiye the proposal was dis-
cussed and has also talked with the City Nmager for a few Itiinutes. The Vmager
appeared to be very favorable towards working with the District and felt something
could be worked otd. Afte~ discussion, it was decided that the Legal Counsel
should draw up a proposal outlining the District's views on the sewer progrm to
be submitted to the City Council after consideration by the Board at the next
meeting.
San Diego County Water Correspondence has been received discussing the results
Authority - Chlorination of the San Mego Comty Water Authority's ehlorination
Progran program and requesting that each agency voice an opinion
it was the Board's opinion that chlorination to insure the integrity of the aquedu.ct
should be carried on at the expense of the Authority rather than try to apportion
t5e costs on to the various azencies. Upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded
by Director Phillip, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Board direet
our representative on the San Xego County Mater Authority to so cast his vote.
at the next Wster Agthority meeting. After discussion,
Janitorial The Manager informed the Boasd that Pete Sotelo who has been performing Servfces the janitorial services for the Distriet does not wish to continue any
he had contacted I&. John Sratton who had submitted the lowest bid at that tine,
and he cam out and took another look at the building and submitted a higher bid of $120.00 per month for once a week service. 'Re only other cu-rrent bid received
is from the Peterson Janitorial Service who will perform t5s work on a once-a-
week basis at a fee of 9$80.00 per month. After discussion, upon notion by
Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Greek, and unanimously carried, it was moved that we give Peterson Janitorial Service a try for a month and leave it to
the judgment of the Manager.
Water Billing The Manager asked if the Board wished to go to the reading of the
Procedures meters and billing on a twice-a-month schedule as has been done
District continue with the onee-a-month billing program and watch the delinquent
accounts and keep track of them very closely. lifter discussion, it was the
Board's decision that the billing procedure should continue in accordance with the existing ordinance whicl? provides for twice-a-month billing du-ring the heavy irrigation season.
1364-65 Director Coe informed the Board that he had not had a chance to discuss
Audit next year's audit wit5 Peat, Marwick and Mitchell and so had nothing to
from t3e firm of Eager and Carroll with a proposal to do the 1964-65 audit in the
Sam manner as they did last year's audit. The selection of an Auditor for the
coming fiscal year was deferred until the next meeting of the Board at which time
a decision will be made.
1964-45 The Manager reported that the Committee has been doing some work on the
Budget budget and it shortld be ready for subHiission at the next meeting.
Ratification Upon motion by Director Greek, seconded by Director Naerfcle, and of Checks unanimously carried, it was moved that the Board ratify Checks No. 437 thru No. 473 in the amowlt of $38,882.30.
longer. After reviewing some proposals which. the District had received,
~-~ during the past two years. It was his reconmendation that the
report at this tine. The Vanager reported that a letter has been received
I Approval of The following invoices from Boyle Engineering were presented for
Invoices approval and payment:
$60.00 (I) Invoice dated June 25, 1964, coverirg the review of the
easenent documents and quitclaim deeds for La Costa Subdivision.
revision of the water rate ordinance.
preparation of cost estimates for relocztion of water main
on Poinsettia Lane.
$163 .OO (2) Invoice dated June 25, 1964, for consultation services on the
%?&O.OO (3) Invoice dated June 25, 1964, for preliminary engineering and
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An invoice from the San Diego County Water Authority in the amount of $26.86,
covering the expenses of Superintendent Tucker on the Oroville Dam tour, was
presented for payment.
After discussion, upon motion by Director Maerkle, secolzded by Director Coe, and
unaniknously carried, the Board approved these bills as presented,
Director Greek and Engineer Ford left the meeting at 4.~37 P.M.
Planning Study Director Coe reported that he and the Manager had met as
San Bego Cou.nty planned on Jme 18, with Doctor Hiller and representatives
Planning Comission from the County 'Planning Department, and had gone over some
pracedures of adopting a zoning plan, At the conclusior, of that meeting they
asked that tbey meet with the Board as a group on July 21, l%4, which is a
regular meeting date, ard to work on the zoning plan with the whole Board rather
than with a Committee. Legal Course1 Grosse again called the Board's attention
to the fact that they would not be authorized to conduct a hearing on a zoning
plan or endorse s-ach a plan as this would not be a part of the Boardfs function.
He did point out, however, that the District could lend the building and facilities
for such a public meeting, with the understanding that the Board is not the official
body to accept or reject this plaraing program.
It w8s svggested that perhaps the Board could aid the County in selecting three
representatives from the property owners in the area to serve with the two Board
men?bers and fucction as a Committee. After discussion, upon motion by Director
Phillips, seconded by Director Maerkle, and unaninously carried, it was moved
that Director Coe be avthorized to call Doctor Miller and explain the situation
and clarify the Board's position that they cannot legally act as a planning group.
The meeting was declared adjourned at 4:S P,M.
I of the work they have dons on this area and the general
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Scretary of the Board of Oirectors
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