HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-08-03; Municipal Water District; MinutesIQNJTES OF A REGULAR IGETIBG OF !BIZ BOARTI OF DRECTORS OF C-ARLSSAD HUTICIPAL \WEE DISTRICT H3LD OJ!T .!.VSST 3, 3.965, AT' 2:OO P.X. , AT 5780 EL C43ErUrO REAL,
CBXSBAfl, CALIFOXFIA :
Fresident Maerkle called the meeting to order at 2:OO P.M., with Directors Coe,
Carmichael, Phillips and Kelly answering roll call. Also present were General
Hmager Wood, Le?;al Comsel Grosse (295 P.15.) Mr. Everett Robertson, and Office
Secretary. Re. 3obert Eardin and Mr. Sandy Belond were also present for discussion
on the matter of water service to the Carlsbad ?lraeay. I
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Approval of The minntes were corrected to show that master mtering for the La
Rinutes Costa Condomhitnns will be allowed with the naximwn meter size to be
2". After discussion, upon motion of Director Cdchzel, seconded
by Director Thillips, and un&mously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting
of July x), 1965 were approved as corrected.
Mater Service Mr. S. Belond and Mr. Robert Hardin were present for discussion Car3sbad Izaceway on the matter of water service to the Carlsbad Raceway and appease
After reading the letter in full, the Fknager explained that since receiving the letter, he had talked to Hr , Eardin and I&, Manavx and what they really intended to
ask for was for an indication from the Board of our favorable attitude towards
havj-ng a transportation agreement with Bueno Colorado EMcipal Uater District to serve the Raceway. Ee pointed orb that there is a possibility of annexation to Visto Idgation District or Bneno, and also of the City of Cmlsbad estabushing a wholesale connection, but in either event the District's deal would be with Bueno Colorado, rather thm- the City of Carlsbad. In discussing the matter, it was
noted that the District had had a similar requ-est for serving this area last year
in July and at that time had notified the Bueno Colorado Fmicipal Vater District-
of OUT terms and conditions but received no further response. The Hmager infonmd
the Board that he has contacted Sueno Colorado and a letter has also been submitted
to them by the City of Carlsbad which is to be mder consideration at their next
Board meeting on August 11, 1365, After further discussion, it was decided that no
formal action could be taken until a formal request has been received from heno
Colorado, however, the Board co?:Id give an indication, at this time, as to whether
they would be receptive to suck! an arrangement. m. Hardin explained that the
Yealth Department is pvtting pressure on the ?kagway to provide a permanent public
water su.pply and he urged that some mrangements be made for water service to that
area as soon as possible. After further discussion, upon Wtion by Director Coe,
seconded by Director 'Kelly, and unanimously carried, it was noved that in regard
to the matter the District has no objections to providing transportation of water
for Bu-eno Colorado Municipal \dater District to the Carlsbad Raceway on the proper
terms and conditions.
in support of a letter submitted by City Attorney Stuart Wilson.
Attorney's Report:
Armexations Legal Cormel reported that the mnexetion proceedings for the
annexation has been approved by the bcal Agencies Formation Commission.
Lido Land Legal Counsel reported that he nm has a firm commitment from the
Squires Darn and Santa Fe Tank sites have been completed and the
suit Attorney for the Lido hd Company that they will have all docments in his posseaston by Biday of this week.
La Costa The Manager reported that the Staff gave final project inspection
Developrent to the water lines and appurtenances of La Costa Unit iil Subdivision
aEd thzt he expects to have all of the necessary easements and docu-
menta for acceptance by t3e Board at the next meeting.
Re informed the Board that the project has now progressed to a point where the
installation of domestic Eeters is reqared and it was his recommendation that the District furnish, own ar?_d install for cost, plus hacci.ling, on a11 individ'llal
meters. Re also offered the recommndation, based on persoml preference, that
the District purchase Eeptune meters an6 perhaps work out an agreement with San Karcos County Water District for meter repair. After discussion, it was the Board's
decision that, since th.e pmchase of meters will involve a large expenditure of
funds, the Manager sk?or:ld contact the various meter companies for quotations to
be considered at the next meeting.
Bud,:& The >kmger submitted for the Board's approval the poposed Budget for 1965-66 the fiscal yes 1955-66 and explabed that the operation and maintenaxe
expenses are about with the actual spent last year, thus reducing this sectioE of the budget from $78,&0 -to $61,233 . The Capital Expenditures budgeted
for the fiscal year were reviewed as follow: Zhes'cnv.t Project & Meter $22,000 .OO, Truck Replaeenent 91,890 , Office Yquipzent $l,x)O , and. Reserve $1,000, for a
total of ~$26,00O,OO, da.m from $8,431 for the previous year, The I%mager pointed
out that the allocations under Office and Operation Salaries actually inclu.de fmds for five employees, whicb. would allm the hiring of another watem.rorks man for the field operation,
Based on the B-t-dget allocations as presented, the Ysnager reviewed the proposed tax rates for the various districts as follows : General hd, .U#, up l&, I, Do
Xo. 1, .165, down 5&, X. D. No. 2, .%$, dorm .PC$, X. D. No. 3, $2.38, u.p .38#, I. 3. Eo. 4, semainirg the same at 5$, and I. D. Eo. U-7, down from .9# to U#,
The Nanager explained that tke estikted water sales has been shorn at $l30,000 , down from the actual $I46,000 for the current yeas due to the decrease in water sales for the past two months and the outlook for fall crops and usage. There was considerable discussion on the reasom for the decline in sales and Director Kelly
reqv.ested th.8.t figures be compiled for coaparison witb previom yems
I@. Everett Robertson, a property ow-er in I. D. No. 3, was present and questioned
the proposed increase in taxes for this District since the assessed valuation had
doubled this yew, Director Coe pointed out that the bulk of the funds alllocated
are for bo2d retirement and &wing the budget discussions it was suggested that
perhaps the =strict should look into the possibility of refinancing this issue
as "cl?e area is not developing as fast as was anticipated when the bonds were sold.
After further discussion, upon motion of Director Yelly, seconded by Director
Carmickael, and unanimously carried, it was noved tnat the Attorney, Yanager and
Director Coe be arbhorized to look into this inatter and report at the next meeting.
After Zurth.er discussion on the proposed Budget, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Phillips, and unanimoxsly carried, it was moved that the
District adopt the proposed Budget for the fiscal year 1565-66, as presented by
the Secretary and Iknager.
Insurance The Manager reported that a request has been submitted by Districts Program Insurance Associates, insurance specialists , that they do an insurance
investi,gation on OUT present coverages and make recommendations for a mI~Aum fee of $200 .OO . After discussion, it was agreed that the District has no
need for this service at tkis the, and that no action would be taken.
Proposed Pipeline The &na,pr informed the Boar6 that no more has been hewd from
Extension- Yr. 8obert Xelly regarding the proposed extension to his propert:
Robert HeUy Director Kelly pointed out that the County has not granted the
proper zoning for this project and this may account for Mr. Robe:
Kelly's delay in completing the trailer park and other facilities.
Ratification of' Upon notion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Coe, md
Checks unanimously carried, the Board retified Checks No. 1059 thru
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No. 1071, in the amount of $2,1J_0.13.
upon proper motion the meeting was declzred adjourned at .!+:XI P. 14.
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