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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-09-03; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT ON SEPTEMBER 3, 1969, AT 2:P.M. AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL,GARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmichael 9 Kelly, Mac Leod and Palmer answering roll call. Also present .were Legal Counsel Swirsky, General Manager Kubota, Superintendent Henley and Assistant Office Secretary. Approval of Upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Palmer Mi nu tes and unanimously carried, approval of the minutes of the Special was postponed ti 11 the next regular meeting. I Meeting of August 18, 1969 and Regular Meeting of August 20, 1969, City of Legal Counsel reported that the meeting on September 17, 1969, with Carlsbad the Local Agency Formation Commission, has been postponed till September 24, 1969. LAFCO The Manager reported on the letter from LAFCO regarding Special Committee District Advisory Committee. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, the Manager and Legal Counsel were instructed to get together and write a letter stating that the District is in favor of the committee. The Manager reported that the water bill for the City of Carlsbad for the month of July, 1969 was adjusted and has now been paid. The District is waiting for figures on City consumption from Mr. Neeley. Olivenhain Municipal Legal Counsel reported that the Resolutions from District Water . Di s tri ct and Olivenhain Municipal Mater District are all set for Boundary LAFCO meeting on September 16, 1969. Legal Counsel : La Costa South Legal Counsel reported that he has received a new deed dated Unit No. 2 August 25, 1969. Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District accept this new deed. Guy Ward Legal Counsel reported that he has received the signed agreement Pipel ine and bond from Guy Ward and a1 1 is in order. Extension La Costa Legal Counsel reported that the agreement has been excuted and Unit No. 3 District has received Bond. After discussion, upon motion of carried, it was moved that the President of the Board and Engineer be authorized to sign off these plans. La Costa Legal Counsel reported the agreement has been excuted and the Condominium District has received the Bond and Easement. After discussion, No. 4 upon motion of Director Palmers seconded by Director Mac Leod and unanimously carried, it was moved that the President of the Board and Engineer be authorized to sign off on these plans, and the Secretary to sign the Easement Acceptance. Di vi si on Legal Counsel reported that any relocation of division boundaries Boundaries must be accomplished four months before filing time of elections. September, 1967 by Resolution No. 211. Manager will check this out and see if any adjustments are needed at this time. North The matter of the North Carlsbad deannexation was brought up. The Carlsbad Manager will check tally rolls and report on this matter at the next I Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously D District Division Boundaries were adjusted two years ago in meeting. North Carlsbad still not deannexed from the District. El Camino Real Legal Counsel reported that the Bond market is up at this time. Project More money is available at this time than last year and the rates vesting it until it is needed. Legal Counsel suggested starting work on the sale of I.D. No. 1 Bonds. This matter to be continued for a preliminary report from Legal Counsel. are going up. Legal Counsel suggested borrowing the money and in- I Superintendent: La Costa South The Superintendent reported that San Diego Gas &. Electric Go.., Unit No. 1 Telephone Company, Television Cable are just about done in La Costa South, all Utilities are underground and in the same ditch. La Costa South Contractor is still running tests on this line. Reservoa’r Pipeline New Services One new service pending, for La Costa Fire Station and Office for Sheriff Department. Maintenance The Field crew patched roads , including the one to Trailer at Squires Dam and also cleaning up around meters in the field. The water level at Squires Dam is 496.0 feet and the District is taking water delivery at the rate of 17 cfs. Laboratory report on D2 reservoir checked out and starting Monday will have Dl and D2 both operating. A brief recess was called at 3:lO P.M. and meeting resumed at 3:20 P.M. Manager’s Report: I.D. No.2 The Manager reported that the Contractor has about two more Unit E Project days of work left. Fence around reservoir is up and the Manager completed. Manager reported that the District will get together with the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. on the landscaping. El Camino Real Manager handed out a memorandum regarding the schedule for Project sale of bonds and work schedule. Manager will have an evaluation ing long term borrowing. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichae19 seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the entire schedule as outlined be adopted. The Manager will proceed with the project and commence design engineering plans. The Manager will also have the contract for engineering and design work prepared for Board Consideration. Metering The Manager reported that a representative from BIF was in checking Program out the meters at Chestnut Avenue and El Camino Real Mesa Vaults. Manager reported that the District’s losses for the month of July were 70 acre feet and a rough figure for the month of August of 77.6 acre feet. We are waiting for the figures from the City of Carlsbad and are continuing read- ing meters every two weeks so the Manager can evaluate the figures. District pro- duction was 993.2 acre feet for the month of August. Personnel The Manager reported that a staff meeting was held to go over the recommendations in his personnel memorandum. The Manager recommends that the personnel be paid for their overtime work instead of time off. George Rodriguez wi 11 start school on September 15 b 1969 and will go on part time, work- ing 8 hours on Saturdays and 4 hours on Sundays, with an occasional Sunday off. Ray Nance and John Henley requested permission to attend a course at Palomar College, “Field Surveying and Engineering”. Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod and unanimously carried, it was moved that permis- sa’on be granted for them to attend this course. Mrs. Simpson will start her vacation on Monday, September 8, 1969 and return the last week in September. Filtration Progress report from San Diego Water Authority states that the Program Metropolitan Water District is considering a filtration plant at I recommended that the District not accept it until all work is in the next six weeks regarding the sale of the bonds or consider- 1 Auld Val 1 ey Reservoir . Meeting September 3, 1969 -2 - .. Capron The Manager reported HPrD Development is still working on what kind Property of zoning with the City. Representatives are coming down to talk over the water situation as there will be no change in the water service to that area. Delinquent Manager reported that the total of the delinquent accounts was List $1,533.11 as of September 2, 1969. Mr. Brown has paid $332.00 and Mr. A. Hogan has been turned off. Announcements: Announcement that Wm. J. Ellis, Corrosion Consultant, has opened a new office in Concord, California. Announcement that Wm. Hollingsworth is the new Manager of Olivenhain Municipal Water District. Manager reported that he had prepared a news release for the San Diego Union paper. State Wide Manager reported that he will report on this after further study. Purchasing Sys tem Special Accounts Payable: Upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Don Martinson for legal work in connection with the City of Carlsbad in the amount of $180.1 1. Upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Palmer, and unanimously carried, the Board approved for payment to Jack Y. Kubota, for professional services for the month of August, 1969 in the amount of $2,475.00. Audit Mr. James Gaiser's staff has been in working on the final audit for I I 68-69 1968-69. Mr. Gaiser will present a final audit at the first Board Meeting in October, 1969. Ratification Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod and of Checks unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 3946 thru September 3, 1969. Upon proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 P.M. Checks No. 3073 covering the period from August 21, 1969 thru ATTEST: -I yg c 'b ' _' ~ @ q-7&.e,/+:./ // Sdcretary of the' Board of Directors / yg c 'b ' _' ~ @ q-7&.e,/+:./ // Sdcretary of the' Board of Directors / 1 Meeting September 3, 1969 -3 -