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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-07-03; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON JULY 3, 1968, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 5780 EL CAMlNO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:OO P.M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmichael, Palmer, Mac Leod and Kelly answering roll call. Also present were Manager Kubota, Legal Counsel Grosse (2:05 P.M.), Superintendent Henley and Assist- ant Office Secretary. Mr. Burt Kramer representing La Costa was also present. I Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Minutes Director Carmichael, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 19, 1968, were approved as corrected. La Costa Legal Counsel reported that Condominum No. 3 has 48 separate units in- Condomium side, and therefore, meets the requirements for "Air Space Condominiums No. 3 Meter will be installed at end of line at property line of Complex area line in west side of street and provide property 6" water line west side to Complex area. There will be one fire hydrant for Spa Area. Developer will provide necessa easements. Two fire hydrants will be installed, one at each end of line. As soon as La Costa posts Agreement Bond in the amount of $300.00 and a Guaranteed Con- struction Bond in the amount of $7500.00 the District will release letter of Certification. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Kelly, Resolution No. 228 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP NO. 2700 LA COSTA CONDOMINIUM NO. 3, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT WITH LA COSTA LAND CO. INC." was adopted by the following vote: East side of Estrella De Mar Road deemed a border to put in a parallel AYES : DIRECTORS: Maerkle, Kelly, Palmer, Carmichael, NOES : DIRECTORS: None ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None Mac Leod City of Each member of the Board was given a draft of proposed water service Carlsbad agreement, also a summary of meeting with LAFCO in which Director Kelly Water and Manager Kubota took part endeavoring to advise the Board members in Service detail of what took place. Discussions relating to Council and City is hoped for complete integration into the City system. The District will relin- quish the Valley Street line to the City. We would trade off steel line in City. This draft will be taken up at the next meeting. Freeway The Manager reported that he had been advised by Mr. Martin, City Landscaping Manager, that it was a 3" service near Denny's for watering the Manager are in process. Under item No. 4, Operation of Pipelines, it freeway at the interchange with Palomar Airport Road. San Diego County Director Kelly had no report. Water Authority Investment The Manager reported that all documents have been filed for the Program Treasury Notes. Legal Counsel: Line "E" Right Legal Counsel reported that he received some documents from Title of Way Company and could not reach an agreement. There are some leases copies of leases and plot it out to see which ones affect our easement. I. D. No. 2 Legal Counsel reported that O'Melveny & Myers returned definite Series 3 approval and has documents to sign. O'Melveny & Myers have ordered Bonds the Bonds and need facsimile signatures of Director Carmichael and Bonds. Legal Counsel expects to have it by next meeting. Superintendent's Report: Greenview Superintendent Henley reported that Unit No. 1 is in and passed the Subdivision tests. Contractor has started doing some work in Unit No. 2 with- I out that affect our easement. Legal Counsel will have to get Director Kelly. They will advise us as to procedure for delivery of out the plans having been checked. Meeting July 3, 1968 Operations: Superintendent'Henley reported the crew is busy raising valve cans and painting vaults. Squires Dam level is 502.5 and daily water delivery at 10 second feet. General Manager's Report: Pipeline The Manager reported that the Chestnut Avenue metering is moving along. Projects No, electric service to operate our meter connection. City is shutting hang our meter on their pole and it would be alot handier. It was agreed that we sign the agreement and make application for service. The flow meter is enroute. down No. 2 reservoir in town. We need to have from SDG&E form so we can I I'D" The Manager reported that he is waiting for response from the County on up- Vault to-date plans of Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real. Filtration The Manager reported that we have preliminary draft of portions of the Study report to operating heads. Report is scheduled for completion late this summer. El Camino The Manager informed the Board that he has written to the Road Real Highway Department for up-to-date information on construction schedules so Project we will have. it for budget discussions. Budget The Manager reported that we are working on this. Schedule calls for 1968-69 Staff to meet with Budget Committee sometime next week. Salary plans were effective July 1, 1968. Insurance The Manager and Board members reviewed the prepared insurance form. Program After discussion, upon motion by Director Palmer, seconded by Director Maerkle and Manager Kubota meet with Mr. Dean Andreason to check out the insur- ance figures and that the District would award the insurance to the one that checks out. Carmichael, and unanimously carried, it was moved that Director m I Miscellaneous : - The Manager reported that the Water Statement Delinquent list is down to $354.53. The District is now billing for June 30, 1968. The Manager reported that we do have in writing the report of Director Kelly re- garding agricultural water. The District has advised the City on this. San Marcos The Manager informed the Board that the District has received a County Water letter from San Marcos County Water District that the payment on District their contract will be about $2500 .OO. The Manager reported that La Costa have asked for a meeting with Maury Smith and Irv Roston and it is scheduled for next week. The Manager passed around one of the District's new checks, which are green and white in color. Business The Manager reported that Mr. Diedel was on vacation, but has the forms Cards all set up. The business cards should be ready for next meeting. The Manager reported that we have received notification from the Planning Depart- ment that as soon as they receive new proposed subdivisions for this area, the Planning Department will notify this District. I The Manager reported that on the matter of the BIF bill of $98.75, he has con- tracted Mr. Brown, Manager of the Telephone Company. The District is in the pro- cess of sending the information to him. The Manager reported that the District has turned in all the material on the Dam tc the State of California, Dam Safety Division. The Manager reported that with the bills of June 30 there will be no more agriculti billing of twice a month. A little note explaining the reason under the new ordin ance will be enclosed with the June 30th billing. Meeting July 3, 1968 -2- Correspondence: The Manager reported that IDA sent out Assembly Bill 202 explaining the Brown Act. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Carmichael, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Manager prepare a letter for Director Maerkle's signature, opposing the action, for forwarding to Mr. Stull and Mr. Schrade. Announcement from Assessor's office regarding San Marcos District Street Lights - I for Rancho Santa Fe Road. Announcement from Water Agencies Association Quarterly Meeting, scheduled for July 25, 1968, at Torrey Pines Inn. Raymond Badger will be guest speaker. Reservations are to be in by July 18, 1968. Received announcement on Senate Bill 261, regarding State Water Plan. The Manager passed out copies of the report of Stone and Youngberg limiting propert taxes. Director Kelly made a report to the Board regarding support to the "Watson" amendment and this matter will be considered by the Board. Statement on proposed Metropolitan Water District in which the MWD agreed to go ahead with the desalting plant. Purchase The Manager was authorized to proceed with Purchase Order to the Carlsba Orders Journal for 3000 Water Bills for $75.00. Received new contract from Tops Chemical Go. quoting $126.00 per ton. Also re- ceived a second bid from another chemical company moving into the area at $130.00 per ton. Manager suggested we hold off on signing this renewal until the District hears from a third chemical company, now in area, until next meeting. Manager was authorized to proceed with the service agreement for two electric type- writers, $38.00 each or $76.00, total. I Special Accounts Payable: Invoice from Higgs, Jennings, Fletcher & Mack for $193.00 for legal services in connection with the American Pipe Company pipe suit. Upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Mac Leod and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment of this invoice. Invoice submitted by Jack Y. Kubota, covering professional services for the month 1 June, 1968, listing a total of 72% hours at $1,087.50 for administration and gener, operations, and 38 hours for engineering projects at $516.00, for a total of $1,603.50. Upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Mac Leod and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment of this invoice. Financial The Manager and Board members reviewed a financial report of the first Report 10 months of the year and all members agreed we would close the year i very good condition. Ratification Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Carmichael, an of Checks unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 2972 through No. 2990 in the amount of $1,534.84, covering the period June 20 throug July 3, 1968. Upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Palmer, the meeting was declared adjourned at 4:43. - I I Secretary of the Board of Directors Meeting July 3, 1968 -3-