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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-05-20; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON MAY 20, 1970, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:02 P.M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmi chael , Kelly, Palmer and Mac Leod answering roll call . A1 so present were General Manager Kubota, Superintendent Henley , Office Secretary and Assistant Secretary. Legal Counsel Swirsky was absent. Approval of Upon motion of Cirector Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod Mi nu tes and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of I May 6, 1970 were approved as written. Committee Reports: City of The Manager reported that the postponed meeting of the Special Carlsbad Committee of the City of Carl sbad and the Carlsbad Municipal Mater attended by Mayor Dunne, Vice-Mayor McComas , Attorneys Wilson and Wright, Engineer Hunter Cook, Secretary Mrs. Bishop, Bob Watson and Knox Wi 11 i ams , members of the City Water Committee. Directors Maerkle, and Carmichael, Attor- neys Swirsky and Martinson and Jack Y. Kubota represented the District. The District representatives were disappointed with the meeting as they were under the impression the City had called the meeting for a definite reason to discuss and adopt the Service Area Map. Manager reported that Legal Counsels Swirsky and Martinson wi 11 recommend a specific plan for adopting the Service Area Map and will have an outline of the program for the next meeting for the District to take over the City lnlater System. City will furnish minutes of meeting to District. San Diego County Director Kelly reported on the regular meeting of the Water Authority San Diego County Water Authority, and reviewed the bond to see what more can be done on this Bond issue. Chamber of The Manager asked the Board to reconsider their previous decision Commerce not to join the Chamber of Commerce this year as it is an advantage to belong for Public Relations. After discussion, upon motion by Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Carmichael, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the continuation of the District Membership in the Chamber of Commerce with Directors to attend in alphabetical order. Legislation Manager suggested that the Board appoint a special legislation AS Bill 1817 Committee to attend a public hearing in Sacramento, Wednesday May 27, regarding Assembly Bill 1817 which provides that no two public agencies have parallel lines in same area. After discussion, upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized three members to attend the public hearing in Sacramento, May 27, 1970. Superintendent's Report: La Costa The Superintendent reported that La Costa South Unit No. 5 has Subdi vi si ons a1 1 12" and 8" 1 ine and a few services in the ground. La Ccsta District was held on May 11, 1970 at 1O:OO A. M. The meeting was I requirements for Parks. Meeting will be held on June 1, 1970 Unit No. 1 is almost ready for final inspection. Operations The crew has been working at Santa Fe Reservoir, with wire sched- ul ed for delivery on Friday. I Vandal ism The Superintendent reported that B Reservoir had a bullet hole at the 21 ' 6" 1 eve1 , with very 1 i ttl e 1 oss of water. The Lake Level was reported at 501.6 with the water flow from the Authority at 14 cfs. Manager's Report: El Camino Real The Manager reported that Don Hubbard Contracting will start Highway Project work next Monday on the La Costa portion of the project. The Manager reported that he was pleased with the turn out for the meeting last Wednesday with the Contractor and other interested parties on the project, and since the District is doing the relocation work first, subsequent utility Com- panies will have to work around our 1 ines. Manager Kubota reported that he had a conference with County people and submitted a formal report to them on the cost of the meter at Calavera Vault. I Santa Fe The Manager reported that work on the reconstruction of the tank is Reservoir going a1 ong we1 1 and will start wire wrapping after del ivery of wire Contractor able to meet $10,000 limit was Calair Gunite Co., Inc. of Santa Fe Sprin California who quoted $9,984.00. Upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Kelly , and unanimously carried, the Board approved Purchase Order No. 1345 to Calair Gunite Co., Inc. in the amount of $9,984.00. on Friday. Mr. Dykmans has checked out gunite program and only Manager informed the Board the Mr. Kukuk of Boyle Engineering called about the painting on the reservoir, and he was amazed at what he saw. Manager Kubota sug- gested that the Directors might like to go out and watch the slurry operation when it starts. La Costa The Manager reported that he is having a meeting with San Marcos Subdivisions County Water District and the Developers of La Costa Meadows on May 28, 1970. La Costa Village The La Costa Village' (A. J. Hall Co.) case is going to be (A.J. Hall Co.) held in Superior Court in Vista, Tuesday, May 26, 1970 at 1O:OO A.M. Mr. Sauer will represent the District and asks that the Manager attend with him. Mr. Carmichael will also attend. The writ is for the purpose of deciding if this Board did anything wrong in the way they arrived at their decision. No testimony will be permitted at this hearing. I City of Carlsbad The Manager reported that he had received word from the LAFCO Annexations Agency that Macco Corporation has applied for annexation to After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried, the Board instructed the Manager to write a formal letter to LAFCO permitting annexation with the condition that the District serve the water . the City of Carlsbad, and hearing is set for June 1, 1970. McReynolds The Manager reported that the developers of the McReynol ds property Property have also applied for annexation to the City of Carlsbad and hear- Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Carmichael , and unanimously carried, the Manager was instructed to write a formal letter to LAFCO permitting the annexa- tion with the condition that the District serve the water. Preliminary Manager reviewed preliminary budget showing third quarter figures, Budget and will be involved with the personnel committee during the month of June. Finance Committee will be active with the staff in work- ing is set for June 1, 1970. After discussion, upon motion of ,- ing out the budget for fiscal year 1970-71. Water Rate The Manager called to the Board's attention that the District's Study expenses were constantly increasing and asked the Board to con- sider increasing the City of Carlsbad's override by $2.00. After discussion, upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Carmichael, and unanimously carried, Manager Kubota was authorized to advise the City of Carlsbad on the new rates for wholesale water being considered by the District. Squires Dam The Manager reported that he was given the name of a Specialist in basis. The Specialist will contact his Chief Engineer to see if he will be avail- ab1 e to us as the District is a member of the Metropolitan Water District. Ralph Palmer The Manager reported that Ralph Palmer had contacted him regarding I ndus tri a1 the expansion of his property. Manager wrote him a letter advising Park him of District service in laying out a water system after he lets flow is necessary. Mr. Palmer will check with his engineers and let the District know what is needed. I Dams and contacted him, but he is not available on a consulting the District know what he intends to put in and what kind of fire Meeting May 20, 1970 -2- .. Santa Fe Manager Kubota informed the Board that he had gone back to the Title Reservoir Company and is working to clear title to Santa Fe Chlorination Statio) Manager Kubota informed the Board that the District is continuing with our staff meeting with the City of Carlsbad. City of Carlsbad has advised Burroughs Corp. of no changes in the dirty water they are receiving. Water The water losses for the first half of May are 27.5 acre feet. Total Losses consumption was 456.3, with sales at 428.8 which is a 6% loss. Announcements: Letter from W. A. Wahler Associates. Letter from District Insurance Associates regarding Proposition No. 8. The Manager reported that in response to a call from Gary Mortenson, Carlsbad Journal, he took him the information on arguments in favor and arguments against Proposition 7. Purchase The Manager presented for payment Purchase Order No. 1340 to Pierce Orders Plumbing and Hearing for $3,000, for the Air Compressor, $1500 now and $1500 Plus 7% interest on December 15, 1970. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Carmichael and unanimously carried, the Board authorized payment of the sum of $1500 now and $1500 on December 15, 1970 plus 7% interest on unpaid balance. I nves tmen ts Director Kelly reported that the best investment is Treasury Bills seconded by Director Mac Leod and unanimously approved, the Board authorized the investment of $50,000 in Treasury Bills at 6.6% interest with a maturing date of November 2, 1970. Financial The Board reviewed the financial report for the 3rd Quarter of the Report current fiscal year and, after discussion, upon motion of Director Board authorized payment to Pierce Plumbing and Heating for the full amount of $3,000 Plus 7% interest for the month and half District has been using the Com- pressor. Ratification Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod of Checks and unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 4548 thru I at 6.6% interest for 6 months. Upon motion of Director Palmer, I Palmer, seconded by Director Carmi chael and unanimously carried, the No. 4595 covering the period May 7 , 1970 thru May 20, 1970. Upon groper motion the meeting was declared adjourned at 5:08 P.M. ATTEST: I 7gc' ': 6 , 4xj ~ A*/' -4,- "b e'. Secretary of the Board of Directors Meeting May 20, 1970 -3- .. I ..