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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-10-06; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON OCTOBER 6, 1971, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:04 P.M. by President Maerkle with Directors Engelmann, Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call. Director Carmichael was absent. Also present were General Manager Kubota (2:lO P.M.), Legal Counsel Swirsky, Public Relations Consultant Randall Mitchell and Office Secretary. Mr. Win Priday, Di- rector of Public Works for the City of Carlsbad was also in attendance. Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Minutes Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the I regular meeting of September 15 , 1971 were approved as mai 1 ed out. Pub1 i c Randall Mi tchell reported that all signs are being prepared and a1 1 Relations pictures are ready, and the Manager had suggested that instead of to mark off the aisle. Mr. Mitchell informed the Board that all he needs now is a schedule of the time the Directors wil 1 be available to man the booth. Audit The Manager informed the Board that a copy of the audit report wi 11 be Report mailed to all the Directors this week and Mr. James Gaiser and Mr. Harold swer any questions the Directors may have. City of The Manager reported that he and the Legal Counsel reviewed the minutes Carl sbad of the Water Committee meeting of May, 1971, and will respond to the points. The fact that a study had been performed by Manager Kubota and the pro- posal submitted by the District was a consensus check 1 ist of both the City members and the District members. The Manager informed the Board that copies of the study had been distributed to all members of the committee. Director Kel ly asked about the possi bi 1 i ty of the City taking over the District operations and Legal Counsel informed the Board that if 75% of the District acreage is within the City 1 imi ts, then the District remains the same but the City Counci 1 becomes the Directors, and control of the District passes to the City Council. LAFCO woul d have to approve and agree to it. Legal Counsel : La Costa Legal Counsel reported that he is filing a petition for hearing by the Vi 11 age Supreme Court of the case. Suit Annexations - Legal Counsel reported that annexation 1.11, 2 3/4 acres adjacent City of to the State Beach was continued until the next meeting and annex- Carl sbad tion 1.10, Gas & Electric Company property at Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Counsel is preparing an agreement as previously authorized. The KOA Campground an- nexation was continued as the staff wanted to refer it to the Airport Land Use Com- mi ttee. Manager ’ s Report: El Camino Real The Manager reported that Griffith Company is still blacktopping Highway Project and the crew has found every valve can. The crew is working south of Palomar Airport Road now. The San Di ego Gas and Electric Com- pany is installing 2 30” casings for future high pressure gas mains, which will par- a1 le1 the line out here. The Manager reported that he has not heard from Mr. Mamaux so the curbs and gutters project has been delayed. Freeway Landscaping The Manager reported that he had received word from the City Water Service that the State expects to use an estimated 500 acre feet of using rope to channel the public, the District use some large valves Hickey wi 17 be present at the next meeting to go over the report and an- City regarding the recent pub1 i ci ty in the newspapers to clear up two I was approved subject to the District serving the water. Legal I I I B water per year for landscaping the Freeway, and if the City would let the District serve and bi 11 directly to the State, Legal Counsel will prepare an appropriate agreement . Alga Road The Manager informed the Board that the completed plans for this Transmission project are going to San Marcos County Water District for approval. Main The Manager reported that the original bid call for October 20, 1971 is only two weeks away and recommended that the bid call be advanced to November 17, 1971. After discussion, won motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, it was moved that the bid opening be advanced to November 17, 1971. The Manager reported that he had asked for quotations for the steel pipe and received two quotes for 27" steel pipe instead of 25" steel pipe. Delivery date Of 7 to 10 weeks. United Concrete Pipe - 13.86 per foot for a total of $27,720.00 plus tax. Ameron - 14.35 per foot for a total of $28,700.00 plus tax, After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, the Manager was authorized to purchase the pipe from United Concrete Pipe for a total of $27,720.00 plus tax on the condition that La Costa Land Company signs the agreement and advances $30,000.6 or a cash guarantee before issuing the purchase order for the first phase of the proje La Costa The Manager reported that the Agreement has been prepared and is now Subdivisions , waiting for the developers to submit the plans and cash deposit for Sea View Condomi ni um. The Manager reported that the engineers have drawn the plans for the Casita de La Costa subdivision. Both of these subdivisions are like La Costa Village and both are putting in a public water system. La Costa The Manager reported that Cameron Brothers are now working on the storm Reservoir drain project and are waiting for the pipe from Ameron. They expect the project to be completed by the end of this month or the middle of Novembc 1971 a Squires Dam The Manager informed the Board that Cameron Brothers big D9 was Addition No. 2 used to dig trenches and a few faults were found and are being checked out. A short recess was called at 3:20 and the meeting resumed at 3:30 P.M. Insurance The Manager informed the Board that he and Legal Counsel Swirsky will Seminar attend the all day Public Liability Insurance Seminar in San Diego, October 12, 1971. Sewer The Manager informed the Board that a letter had been sent to the Carlsb Connection Industrial Park advising them of our interest in getting a sewer connec- money the District advanced on the water service for the Carlsbad Industrial Park has been recei ved. Burroughs The Manager informed the Board that the District had received a complaint Corp e about turbid water which was caused by the high flow and that the Manager years regarding turbid water. Delinquent A listing of the delinquent accounts as of October 1, 1971 were reviewec Accounts and discussed by the Board. Water The Manager reported that due to a malfunction of the Chestnut Avenue Statistics Meter, 27.5 acre feet of water was added to the City Bill and the ad- justed water statistics for the month of August show a loss of 55.8 acre feet or 4% loss. The water statistics for the month of September show a total production of 1176.9 acre feet with apparent loss of 60.4 acre feet or 5.2% loss. Superintendent's Report: The Manager read a report submitted by Superintendent I-lenley that all irrigation tion when their line goes in. The Manager informed the Board that the has put together the same program as the District fol 1 owed in previous Meeting October 6, 1971 -2- meters are under .daily inspection, and crew is checking valve connections south of Palomar Airport Road. Water delivery from Authority is 21 cfs and lake level is 499.5. Two meters, Lani kai Lanes Trai 1 er Park and Ward's Ranch were repaired. Personnel The Manager informed the Board that Andy Anson has completed his six months probationary period as of September 25, 1971, and recommended by Superintendent Henley to be appointed permanent status with a merit salary in- crease of $50.00 per month effective October 1, 1971. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was moved that Andy Anson be appointed permanent status with no increase in pay at this time in accordance with the Wage and Price Freeze that is now in effect, Announcements/Correspondence: Request from the San Diego County Water Authority for long range estimated water usage so the Authority can plan the Auld Valley treatment plant accordingly. Brochure to prevent the use of Lake Powell. Announcement of the new water rates for the next three years from the Metropolitan Water District with an increase of $4.00 per year. A copy of the projected water rates has been sent to Mr. Win Priday, City of Carlsbad Public Works Director. Announcement of the California Special Districts second annual conference October 28, 29, and 30, 1971 to be held in San Diego, at the Town 81 Country Convention Center . Announcement of the Irrigation Districts Association Convention to be held in San Diego, at the Town & Country Convention Center, November 31 thru December 3, 1971. After discussion the Manager was instructed to arrange for a suite for two days of the convention. Announcement of the Water Agencies Association dinner on October 28, 1971 at Palo Mesa Country Club. Rainbow Municipal Water District are the hosts for the dinner. Purchase Orders: After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried , the Board approved the purchase order to Carl sbad Cabinet and Supply Co. for two special tab1 es in the amount of $309.75. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the purchase order to Ted Lee & Sons for phase one of the paving around Santa Fe Reservoir in the amount of $1,866.00. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the purchase order to North County Communi- cation Service for a maintenance contract effective until June 30, 1972, in the amount of $31.00 per month. Speci a1 Accounts : Upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Randal 1 Mi tchell for services for the month of Septembel 1971 and other expenses for the Carlsbad Industri a1 Fair in the amount of $456.48. I I I Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Jack Y. Kubota, for the month of September, 1971 as follows: General Manager's Office, $928.00; Miscellaneous Engineering, $446.00; Squires Dam Addition $709.00 for a total of $2,083.00. The Manager informed the Board that a revised insurance invoice has been received and that he and the Legal Counsel will be checking on this matter. Meeting October 6, 1971 -3- Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, of Checks and unanimously carried, the Board ratified checks No. 5870 thru 5895 in the amount of $3,779.96 covering the period September 16, 1971 thru October 8, 1971. The meeting was declared adjourned at 4:26 P.M. I ATTEST : a I I i Meeting October 6, 1971 -4-