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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-09-15; Municipal Water District; MinutesI MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1971, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:lO P.M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmichael , Engelmann, Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present were General Manager Kubota, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Public Relations Consultant Randall Mitchell and Office Secretary. Mr. Win Priday, Director of Public Works for the City of Carlsbad was also in attendance. Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Mi nutes Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 1, 1971 were approved as mailed out. City of Manager Kubota had a discussion with Mr. Priday regarding the Agreement Carlsbad and, since the City has had the agreement for three months, they agreed are only 90 days left in which to put the operation of the two water systems togeth- er. The Board agreed that a letter should be sent to the City requesting information on the status of the agreement and Legal Counsel and the Manager were authorized to proceed on the matter in the absence of the Chairman, Director Carmichael. Chamber of Director Carmichael reported on the Chamber of Commerce meeting held Commerce at Tri City Hospital. that the City should give the District some kind of response, as there I Pub1 i c Randall Mi tchell presented a recommended budget for setting up the Relations booth and material for use during the Industrial Fair at El Camino arranged, with photographs from the San Diego County Water Authority, Maps of the District, and pieces of redwood pipe and transite pipe to show the difference in the old and new type of pipe used in water systems. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the expenditure for the Industrial Fair for a total not to exceed $600 o 00. Plaza in October, 1971. He also displayed how the booth would be Legal Counsel : La Costa Legal Counsel reported that a hearing was held on September 8, 1971 and Vi 11 age the Appellate Court Judge ruled in favor of La Costa Vi 11 age based on the Suit fact that the District has a separate classification and a different rate trict is not questioning the rates but the type of water system to be installed. Af- ter discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Carmichael, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Legal Counsel to file an appeal to a higher Court e Annexations Legal Counsel reported that annexation 1.11, 2 3/4 acres adjacent to the State Beach was continued until the next meeting. Legal Counsel reported that annexation 1.10, Gas & Electric Company property at Agua Hedionda La- goon, was approved subject to the District serving the water. Legal Counsel will pre- pare an agreement as previously authorized. Manager ' s Report: established for condominiums. Director Kelly pointed out that the Dis- I El Camino The Manager reported that El Camino Real is all paved and the crew are Real locating and raising valve cans. -Tri-Ci ty The Manager reported that the San Diego County Water Authority held a Pipeline meeting yesterday, September 14, 1971, with the three Agencies at the ect. The District has a four party letter of agreement and will be billed on a monthly basis for actual expenses, with a maximum of $5000.00. The District will have prepared a formal joint powers agreement. Vista Irrigation District office to discuss the schedule of this proj- Alga Road The Manager presented for approval plans and specifications for the Transmission Alga Road Transmission Main with bids called for October 20, 1971. Main The plans and specifications will be presented to the San Marcos County Water District for their approval. There will be a number of valves and two pressure reducing stations, one with San Marcos County Water District and one by the District. The Manager informed the Board the estimated cost of $250,000 is a little high because the District is using all mortar lined pipe because of the high pressure and welded joints instead of rubber rings. The line will be tested continually during construction to see if cathodic protection will be needed, and if necessary, will install it now. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the plans and specifications and authorized the President to sign, subject to the approv- al of the San Marcos County Water District, of the Alga Road Transmission Main as presented. The Manager presented a formal engineering contract on Alga Road Transmission Main setting forth engineering fees that went into effect on July 1, 1971. After dis- cussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Mac Leod, the Board approved the Engineering Contract by the following vote: 4 Ayes and 1 Nay. Director Kelly cast a no vote stating that he feels there is a freeze on and he thinks this is inflation. A short recess was called at 3:25 and the meeting resumed at 3:34 P.M. Sea View The Manager reported that the Sea View Condomi ni um subdivision is now Subdivision under active construction. La Costa The Manager reported that Cameron Bros. had suggested that instead of a Reservoir purchase order for $9,500.00, as previously authorized by the Board, and some parts of the work on a time and material basis, they would take the whole job for a lump sum of $9,900.00, On that basis, since it would be a savings for the District, the Manager had issued a purchase order for a lump sum of $9,900.00. The District will still furnish the pipe, manhole sections, and drain pipe for the reservoir site. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Carmichael , and unanimously carried, the Board ratified the action taken by the Manager on issuing the purchase order to Cameron Bros. in the amount of $9,900.00. Squires Dam The Manager reported that since the last Board meeting he has had a Addition No. 2 meeting with the parties involved with the Project and work has Engineering wi 11 follow up with soil testing. The Manager has arranged with Mrs. Dawson for the work crews to get in the area and Mrs. Dawson informed the Manager that her 1 awyer is now Vincent E. lvlhel an. Randall Mitchell left the meeting at this time 3:55 P.M. The Manager informed the Board that he had attended a construction meeting held at City Hall by Hunter Cook this morning with the two low bidders for the City Water System Improvement Project. The District is primarily interested in where the City will be making connections on District water mains, and making arrangements for back feeding water from the Laguna Riviera Vault at the time the City makes their connections . Freeway The Manager reported that since the Water Authority has ruled out free- Landscaping way landscaping water as irrigation water, he and Mr. Priday will try District to bi 11 the State direct for the water used. I I started this morning. The geologist is now on the job and Benton to work something out. One way would be for the City to permit the Delinquent The Manager and the Board discussed the delinquent accounts list and List the Manager reported that the City has paid their bill. Water The Manager reported that the District had a total of 1249.0 acre feet Statistics production for the month of August, with 78.6 acre feet or 6% loss. There was 118.9 acre feet of water taken out of storage in San Vicente Reservoir and the District has 1107.8 acre feet left in storage. Meeting September 15, 1971 -2- New The Manager reported that John J. Mamaux and his people have a trust deed Driveway on the property that they are willing to exchange and have been unable to get in touch with them. Everything is all ready to go on the project and John Mamaux will work out the details with his people. Rancho Carl sbad The Manager reported that almost all of the details have been take Mobile Home Park care of for water service to the Rancho Carlsbad Mobile Home Park. Superintendent's Report: The Manager read a report submitted by the Superintendent stating the field crew is keeping a close watch on the irrigation meters. The lake level is 499.5 and water delivery from the Authority is 21 cfs. The Manager informed the Board that the auditors have completed their work and will have a report ready for the first meeting of October, 1971. Mrs. Simpson has been granted a two weeks vacation. Correspondence/Announcements: The Manager reported that the District has received a check from the San Diego Gas and Electric Company in the amount of $681.80 which is a refund of the deposit made by the District in 1961. This amount was refunded due to the fact that Magnedyne Inc. hooked up to the line the District had had installed for the Squires Control Valve. Announcement of a bulletiri from the Irrigation Districts Association regarding the Wage and Price Freeze. Announcement from the California Special Districts Association that the two elected members had taken their seats at the last LAFCO meeting. Announcement that the American Water Works Association conference will be held at Fresno, California on October 26 thru October 29, 1971. Superintendent Henley has expressed a desire to attend this conference. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kel ly, seconded by Director Carmichael , and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Superintendent Henley to attend the conference at Fresno, California, October 26 thru October 29, 1971. Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly , and of Checks unanimously carried, the Board ratified checks No. 5819 thru 5869, in the amount of $67,061.59, covering the period September 2, 1971 thru September 15, 1971. Personnel The Manager informed the Board that following up on the action taken at type of contract wi 11 be forthcoming and he would 1 i ke to have a meeting with the Personnel Committee for review. Director Carmichael requested permission to be out of the State for an indefinite pe- r-iod for the remainder of September and maybe all of October, 1971. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously car- ried, the Board approved Director Carmichael 's absence for the two meetings in October 1971. The meeting was declared adjourned at 4:28 P.M. I I the 1 ast meeting regarding the Legal Counsel 's retainer 3 a new 1 etter 'I I ATTEST : 8 Lfi &-.=lL& / Secretary of the Board of Directors Meeting September 15, 1971 -3-