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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-09-17; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD OM SEPTEMBER 17, 1969, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:OO P.M. by Vice-president Palmer with directors Carmichael , Kel ly and Mac Leod answering roll call . President Maerkl e was present after 2:06 P.M. Also present were General Manager Kubota, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Superintendent Henley and Assistant Office Secretary. Mr. Neil Ball , of the San Diego Union was present for part of the meeting. Approval of Upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Mac Leod Mi nu tes and unanimously carried, the minutes of the Special Meeting of Meeting of September 3, 1969, were approved as transcribed. City of Carlsbad Legal Counsel reported that a meeting of the special Counsels Water Service with Mr. Bob Small is still on for September 24, 1969, at I August 18, 1969, Regular Meeting of August 20, 1969, and Regular 1O:OO A.M. at the District Office. San Diego County Director Kelly reported on the regular monthly meeting of Water Authority the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors. representating State Planners are behind this bill to eliminate Special Districts. He also informed the Board that the salinity of the Colorado Ri-ver is steadily increasing and that something will have to be done about this matter in the near future. Chamber of Director Carmichael reported on the regular meeting of the Chamber Commerce of Commerce. He informed the Board that Manager Kubota was one of the speakers and he gave an interesting talk with emphasis on his work as a Consulting Engineer. Director Carmichael reported that a 1 etter has gone out to the Chamber of Commerce asking for time for Manager Kubsta to present a program on water at the first week of November, 1969, meeting. He informed the Board that the League of California Cities, 'I Progress The Manager reported that it will take about 5 or 6 weeks to prepare Report the 15th Anniversary Progress Report Brochure, and would like to have so copies can be handed out to all interested parties. Brochure would include water rates from time District was formed to present day. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Palmer, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the 15th Anniversary Progress Report Brochure be prepared. it ready by the time of his talk before the Chamber of Commerce meeting Olivenhain Municipal Manager Kubota reported that a meeting is scheduled for Water Bis trict- October 21, 1969 with Local Agency Formation Commission Boundary Adjustment and will report on this matter after the meeting. Manager Kubo ta reported that he had sent Leucadia County Water District a letter stating the terms and conditions under which they would be served . Division Manager Kubota reported that he had had a chance to visit the Boundaries Registrar of Voters Office and learned that they can make available Division in the District, only charge for this service will be for the time to sort this material. After discussion, upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved that Manager Kubota arrange to get this information from Registrar of Voters Office at a cost not to exceed $50.00. Legal Counsel : North Legal Counsel informed the Board that no action is necessary on the Carl s bad North Carlsbad deannexation as Oceanside has a1 1 legal documents Deannexation ready but are waiting to bring it before LAFCO with five or six to the District a numerical account of Registered Voters in each I other parcels at the same time. El Camino Real legal Counsel reported that he had discussed with O'MeSveny & , Project Meyers the possibility of selling the $100,000 bonds and was informed that this is a very bad time for selling bonds. Legal Counsel has not checked with any of the local banks as to borrowing money but he will proceed on this to find the most productive way to finance this project. Manager Kubota will check to see what effect the cutting of the Federal Aid Program money will have on El Camino Real Widening and the possibility of post- ponement of this Project. A brief recess was called at 3:lO P.M. and the meeting resumed at 3:25 P.M. I W. ?lei1 Ball, San Diego Union, arrived at this time, 3:20 P.M. Superintendent: Construction Cameron Brothers are staking curbs and gutters in La Costa South the ditch line for the La Costa Reservoir Pipeline is certified. Operations: The superintendent reported that the meter for the new fire station Unit No. 1. The Superintendent reported that the compaction in and Sheriff's Dept. has been installed. The water level at Squires Dam is 500.7 feet and the District is taking water at the rate of 12 cfs. "C" Reservoir The Superintendent reported that the fences around "C" Reservoir were climbed and the valves turned on which caused the Reservoir to fill and then spill. The District lost about an acre foot of water. The matter was reported to the Sheriff's Department. Manager I s Report: I.D. No. 2 The Manager reported that he, John Henley and John Pierce made Unit E Project a final inspection of the three reservoirs and are satisfied that the contractor has finished a17 the work in accordance with plans and specifications. After discussion, upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District accept the project and authorize for filing the notice of completion. The Manager presented for payment a bill from Taylor & Hoover, Inc. in the amount of $1,800.03, which represents 90% of the job for a total payment of $199,605.03. The 10% retention will be due 35 days after the notice of completion has been filed. Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved the District pay $1,800.03 to Taylor eY Hoover, Inc. El Camino Real Manager Kubota informed the Board that he will have the engineer- Project ing Contract ready for the next Board meeting, and in the mean- ject will be affected by the cut in Federal funds. Metering The Manager informed the Board that the City has delivered the water Program sales statistics to the District this week. Water statistics for were read on September 15, 1969 and range of loss is lower. District has about 20 accounts that are high water users and the Superintendent is checking them every day to make sure they are working. Local Agencies Manager reported that he and Legal Counsel had attended the Format i on meeting yesterday and they submitted the District's formal Commission statement regarding the Special District's. As soon as more information is available, it will be brought to the Board's I time he will check with the County on whether or not this pro- August show an apparent loss of 64.9 acre feet which is 8% loss. Meters I attenti on. Guy Ward Mr. Bob Means representing Guy Ward has submitted to the District Pipeline Office an estimate he has received from Vista Blacksmith Shop, $6,500.00 for a 6" line, $9,200.00 for an 8" line. Manager Kubota suggested to Mr. Means that the work go out for bids since the District is asking for an oversized line. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Palmer, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District put the job out to bid. Meeting September 77, 1969 -2- Personnel The Manager reported that he had hired Mrs. McKay on a temporary September 22, 1969. George Rodriguez is now on Part Time basis as he started college on September 15, 1969. District is now looking for a replacement on a full-time basis. The Manager reported that he had advised the City of Carlsbad Water Department of the District's schedule for Kelly Drive and the City should make a formal application for each connection. City Consulting Engineer advised the Manager that they must submit design engineering plans by December 1 , 1969. Fi 1 tered Manager i nfGrmed the Board that the Metropolitan Water District is Water planning to make filtered water available to San Diego County. State Program Department of Public Health have asked for a pol icy statement with Carmichael , seconded by Director Palmer, and unaninously carried, it was moved that the Manager write a letter stating the Board's policy regarding filtered water. The Manager handed out copies of the new water statement for the Board's review. Correspondence: Communication from Mr. John Stull stating that school tax rates must still be voted on. Announcements: The Manager was instructed to look into the possibility of arranging a tour, by local business men, of the construction project of the second barrel of the second aqueduct. Purchase Orders: basis. Mrs,Simpson will be returning from Vacation on Monday, B respect to water filtration. After discussion, upon motion of Director I ! Upon motion of Director Carmickael, seconded by Director Palmer, and unanimously carriedg the Board approved Purchase Order No. 1226 to 3M Business Products in the amount of $279.32. Special Accounts Payable: Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Palmer, and unanimously carried, the Board ap:yYoved payment to Civil Defense for 1 ton cargo truck with dump box, 3 jeeps i 5 the amount of $850.00. Ratification Upon motion of Dr rector Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod, of Checks and unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 3974 thru September 4, 1969 thru September 17, 1969. The Manager informed the Board that the San Diego County Map has been received and is at the counter. The Meeting was declared adjourned at 4:55 P.M. Check No. 4014, in the amount of $39,372.60 covering the period 1 ATTEST: Secretary of the' Board of Directors Secretary of the' Board of Directors Meeting September 17, 1969 -3-