HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-11-15; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MLTNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT HELD ON NOVMEBER 15, 1967, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL,
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2:OO P.M., by President Maerkle with Directors
Kelly, Carmichael, Palmer and Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present were General
Manager Kubota, Legal Counsel Grosse, Superintendent Henley, and Office Secretary.
Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director
Minutes Carmichael and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting I of November 1, 1967, were approved as transcribed by the Secretary.
Finance Committee:
Annual Audit The Manager reported that the Finance Committee had convened on
1967-68 Fiscal Monday, November 13, 1967, and had reviewed in detail the proposals
Year submitted by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell si Company and James M. Gaieer
to provide professional auditing services for the current fiscal yea:
1967-68. A written report setting forth the recommendations of the Committee was sub1
to the Board and Committee members explained that their decision was reached after
considering the benefits to be derived by the District in changing the auditing firm
from time to time and Mr. Gaiser's proposal to appear before the Board on a quarter1
basis and report on the status of the District's accounting systems. The Committee
also recommended that, in view of the high caliber of auditing services which Peat,
Marwick, Mitchell si Company have performed in the past, that their firm be given con
sideration at such time that another entity be considered to do auditing work for thl
District. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director
Kelly, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Board accept the recommendatio
of the Finance Committee and that Mr. James M. Gaiser be retained for the 1967-68
fiscal year audit.
Conference President Maerkle reported that it had been brought to his attention
Table -- Board that some of the Board Members would like to consider the purchase o
Room some new Board Room conference table assemblies which would provide
was instructed to look into the matter and report back at the next meeting on the
tables and prices available.
San Diego County Director Kelly reported on the activities of the San Diego County
Water Authority Water Authority and action taken at the regular monthly meeting c
I better arrangement for the meetings. After discussion, the Manager
the Board of Directors.
Joint System In connection with the Authority report, the Manager presented a lett
Filtration submitted by L. R. Burzell, General Manager and Chief Engineer for tk
Study SDCWA, concerning a proposed study of joint system filtration by
willingness to participate in this study and pay an equal share of the study's cost,
After discussion, the Manager was instructed to reply to this communication and in-
form the Authority that the District has approved the concept for a regional- study
for a water filtration to be conducted under the auspices of the Authority. Insofar
as a pledge for participation in the costs for such a study, it was the feeling of 1
Board that the Water Authority should consider advancing the funds for these expensc
at this time. The Manager was also authorized to offer the services of the District
personnel and any preliminary information available in the District's Water Quality
Master Plan to assist in this study.
Chamber of Director Carmichael reported on his attendance at the regular meeting
Commerce the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce at which time officials of the May
Member Agencies and requesting an indication as to the District's
m Company presented a report on their plans for the development of their
complex.
Water Service The Manager reported that there has been no further word from the
City of Carlsbad City of Carlsbad on any of their connections.
Legal Counsel Report:
La Costa Legal Counsel reported that everything is now in order on the matter of
Reservoir the site for the tank in the La Costa Development and that the next ste
Site in the project will be to sell the bonds.
Improvement District Legal Counsel reported that he and the Manager had met and
No. 2, Series 3 had gone over the files on the I. D. No. 2 Bond Authorization
Bond Sale in order to proceed with the program for the sale of the
remaining bonds. It was his recommendation that the Treasurer
be authorized to contact the local banks and advise them unofficially that these bond
are coming up for sale. Ee pointed out that under the bond resolution it appears that
the District will be obligated to stay with the 5% interest rate. Legal Counsel will
prepare the necessary resolutions and official bid proposal form setting forth the
date for the bid opening.
Marron Legal Counsel reported that an agreement has been reached with Mr. Marron
Accounts on settlement of his account and he is waiting on a letter absolving him
specific area where the District relocated the water meters. The Manager will draft
up a letter setting forth the District's responsibility in this regard for Mr. Marror
approval so that final settlement may be completed.
Pipeline To complete payment of the settlement proceeds on the pipeline suit, Legal
Suit Counsel reported, the District is in receipt of the cash portion by check
in the amount of $41,823.06, payable to the District and Higgs, Jennings,
Fletcher SI Mack, attorneys for the suit. An additional check in the amount of $112.95
was also received by the District which is to reimburse the District for its share of
payments made to the Association of Pipe Antitrust Plaintiffs. Except for collection
and payment of the two notes covering the $6,191.64 interest in the notes issued by
United Concrete Pipe Corporation and U. S. Industries, Inc., the transmission of the
foregoing sums terminates the District's interest in this settlement. The cases are
proceeding against American Pipe and Construction Company and the District will be
kept advised of their progress.
After discussion as to the best investmant of these funds, upon motion of Director
Mac Leod, seconded by Director Palmer, and unanimously carried, the Treasurer was
authorized to check the District's fund status and determine the amount of these func
which can be,invested and place them to the best advantage for earnings for the
District.
I of any responsibility for possible failure of the road pavement in the
I! Superintendent's Report:
El Camino Real Superintendent Henley reported that the District's portion of the
Highway Project relocation of facilities in El Camino Real is almost completed and
all that remains to be done is the installation of the new valve
cans for the project.
Squires Dam Final oiling on Squires Dam Road was completed about 6 days ago,
Road Improvement the Superintendent reported, but with the damp weather it doesn't
seem to be drying properly and may require sanding.
Operations and Water production is running at 8 second feet, the Superintendent
Maintenance reported and the water level at Squires Dam is at 498.4.
A new meter is scheduled to be installed at the County Animal Shelter this week, the
Superintendent reported, and all materials have been delivered and the meter probably
will be in Friday.
Manager's Report:
Frazee The Manager reported that Mr. Frazee has almost completed construction of
Project his warehouse facility on Palomar Airport Road and the District has request€
this installation.
Squires Dam The Manager presented for approval an invoice submitted by Ted Lee and
a deposit of $1500.00 so that work can proceed on the meter and service for
1 Road and Sons covering the contract work completed on the Squires Dam Road
for a total of $6,572.00, and listing in detail the extra work authorize
in the amount of $288.81, for a total amount due on the project of $6,860.81. After c
cussion, the Board authorized payment of these amounts in accordance with terms of tl
contract and the work authorized.
La Costa The Manager reported that the District's Offer and Acceptance of Water
Unit 114 System Facilities Form has now been completed by La Costa on their Unit 84
Subdivision. It was the Manager's recommendation that the District officia:
accept these facilities.
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After reviewing the acceptance form, it was the recommendation of the Legal Counsel
that the forms be returned with the request that there be an execution by the
corporation to match that of the original agreement between the developer and the
District. After further discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Direct1
Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District accept the improve-
ments for La Costa Unit No. 4 Subdivision and authorize the exoneration of the surety
bonds for the project.
Road The Manager explained that bids for the miscellaneous road repairs at "C"
Repairs Line and the parking lot had been requested along with the work at Squires
due to the press of other jobs. Another local contractor, Mr. Tom Monreal, has also
been contacted for a proposal but there has been no response to date. In view of the
weather conditions, the Manager requested that he be authorized to make some satisfac
arrangement or have District personnel do the repairs. After discussion, the Manager
was authorized to proceed with these road repairs as discussed.
The possibility of continuing the road improvement from Squires Dam to El Camino Real
with the property owners participating in the project was discussed. The Manager was
authorized to poll the property owners to ascertain the extent of interest in such a
project and to offer the services of the District office to administer the program,
and the decomposed granite at Squires Dam for such use.
Delinquent The Manager reviewed the listing of delinquent accounts as of this date
Accounts showing a total outstanding $530.60.
Janitorial The Manager reported that he had a conference with Mr. Bratton regarding
Services the level of janitorial servies and discussed what the problem areas are.
He has changed his cleaning schedule from Tuesday evening to Saturday and
and he did catch some of the areas which needed additional attention. After discussio
the Manager was instructed to observe Mr. Bratton's operations closely during the
month and a determination will be made at the next meeting as to the adequacy of his
services.
Local Agencies The Manager announced that at the request of the San Diego County
Formation Local Agencies Formation Commission, a meeting has been scheduled
Commission here at the District to discuss the problems of annexations for the
Meeting areas lying between this area and the City of Vista.
La Costa The Manager reported that he has been in contact with Mr. Burton Kramer
Collections regarding the setting up of a program for paying the La Costa resident
I Dam but Mr. Lee has indicated he will not be able to take care of these item;
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water accounts and a meeting on the subject will be arranged shortly.
San Diego County In regard to the scheduled shut-down by the San Diego County Water
Water Authority Authority, member agencies have requested that if the area doesn't
Shut-down have rain before the 27th of November that it be postponed until
there has been some rainfall.
Correspondence:
Request from the Irrigation Districts Association on a survey of Captital Improvement
Programs for all agencies. The Manager will compile the data for this report.
Invitations to the State Chamber of Commerce annual meeting to be held on December 7,
1967, at the Statler Hotel, Los Angeles, California.
Ebright Lake Legal Counsel called the Board's attention to the fact that the lake
Agreement which Mr. Ebright has created on his property off Sunnycreek Road is
so located that it covers a portion of the District's Squires Dam pipe-
line and the emergency blow-off. It was his recommendation that the District enter ir
some type of agreement with Mr. Ebright whereby the District would have the right to
go in at any time and drain it in the event of emergency. After discussion, Legal
Counsel was instructed to contact Mr. Ebright by letter and put him on notice regardi
this operational problem.
Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Carmichael, and unanimously
carried, it was moved that Legal Counsel be instructed to write a letter regarding
this matter to Mr. Ebright.
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Approval of The Manager presented a price quotation on a checkwriter submitted
Purchase Orders by the Paymaster Corporation listing a price of $154.00, less 15%
Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, it was moved
that the Manager be authorized to purchase this equipment at the price quoted.
Upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Palmer, and unanimously
carried, the Board approved payment to Ted Lee and Sons for the additional work
authorized at Squires Dam in the amount of $288.81, not covered in the original
contract.
Ratification of Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Kelly, and
Checks unanimously carried, the Board ratified checks No. 2481 thru
No. 2533, in the amount of $31,745.01, covering the period from
November 2, 1967 thru November 15, 1967, incl.
Upon proper motion the meeting was declared adjourned at 5:25 P.M.
discount, for a net of $137.89. After discussion, upon motion of
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