HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-04-19; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETII4G OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON APRIL 19, 1972, AT 2:OO P. H. , AT 5780 EL CAMIN0 REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P. M. by Vice President Mac Leod with Directors Carmichael, Engelmann, and Kelly answering roll call. Also present were General Nanager Priday, Engineer Kubota, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Public Relations Consultant Randall Mitchell and Office Secretary. Mrs. Betty Duran, reporter for the Blade Tribune was also present.
Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Fli nutes Director Carmichael , and unanimously carried, the minutes of the I regular meeting of April 5 , 1972 were approved as mailed out.
City of Legal Counsel reported that all Board members had received copies of Carlsbad the Proposed Operating Agreement and Table of Organization and that
City Water Committee. There is another meeting of the Water Committees scheduled in the near future and, if no action is taken on the matter, than the Board will have to make a decision to either withdraw the offer or take the matter to the
City Counci 1 .
San Diego County Director Kelly reported on the regular monthly meeting of the Water Authority San Diego County Water .Authority and informed the Board that the
salinity of the Colorado River water, as each year the Salinity content of the water is increasing. He also informed the Board that since the aqueduct is running
at capaci ty, the Authority had to put on a night crew.
Chamber of Manager Priday reported on the regular monthly meeting of the Carlsbad Commerce Chamber of Commerce. The guest speaker was Mr. Olinghouse, Director of
pattern.
these two items will be submitted by letter to the Chairman of the
Water Authority is trying to raise money for a study on the
Planning for the City of Carlsbad, who reported on the downtown traffic
P Pub1 i c Randal 1 Mi tchel 1 reported that the District had some good pub1 i ci ty in Relations the local newspapers. He attended the Town Hall meeting and thought the press coverage of the meeting was very accurate.
President Maerkle arrived.at this time, 2:54 P. Pi.
Legal Counsel :
Resol utions Legal Counsel presented three resolutions for the Board's approval. No. 277, 278 The three Resolutions have the same title "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD
& 279 OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT MAKING APPLICATI FOR THE DETACHMEIiT GF TERRITORY FROM SAID DISTRICT AND SEEKING THE APPROVAL OF THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSIOII OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO". Resolution No. 277 covers the Pacific View detachment, Resolution 278 covers the Army & Navy detachment and 279 covers the East Vista Nay detachment. After discussion upon motion of Director Carmichael 3 seconded by Director Engelmann , Resolutions No. 277, 278 and 279 were adopted by the following vote:
AYES : Directors : Carmi chael , Engelmann, Kelly y Mac Leod, Maerkle
NOES : Di rectors : None
ABSENT: Directors : None
Resolution Legal Counsel presented two resolutions regarding credit cards for the
No. 280 8: Board's approval : Resolution No. 280 entitled "RESOLUTION OF TEE BOARD 2 81 OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT TO OBTAIN BANK
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD 9$tiNICIPAL. MATER DISTRICT TO OBTAIN MASTER CHARGE CARD ACCOMMODATIONS". After discussion , upon motion of Director Kelly, seconde by Director Engelmann 3 Resolutions No. 280 and 281 were adopted by the following vote
AMERICARD ACCOMMODATIONS" and Resolution No. 281 entitled "RESOLUTION
AYES : Directors : Carmi chael , Engelmann , Kelly y Kac Leod , Maerkle
NOES: Directors : None
ABSENT: Directors : None
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Resolution Legal Counsel presented a resolution entitled “A RESOLtiTION OF THE No. 282 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER CISTRICT ORDERING
AND REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY APPOINT NOMINATED
PERSONS TO THE OFFICE AS DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT”. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Carmichael , the said Resolution numbered “282” was adopted by the following vote:
TtiAT NO GENERAL DISTRICT ELECTION SHALL BE HELD ON JUNE 6, 1972,
AYES: Directors: Carmichael, Engelmann, Kelly, Nac Leod, Maerkle
I NOES : Di rectors : None
ABSENT: Directors : None I
Dawson Legal Counsel informed the Board that all documents for the Squires Dam Escrow No. 2 site acquisition have been prepared and approved by Mrs. Dawson.
Apri 1 10, 1972 from Nrs. Dawson , and she would like the first interest payment on September 1 9 1972.
Legal Counsel informed the Board that he has pending a resol uti on regarding the Desalting Plant. He wi 11 get together with the Engineer and have it for the next meeting. Also pending is a resolution for the Water Authority expressing the Distric. interest in the construction of a dam at the Sinforosa Site. Director Kelly will prepare background information for Legal Counsel to use in preparation of the resolution.
Legal Counsel reported that Mayor Dunne had sent a letter to President Maerkle asking for additional information on election dates, division boundaries and division boundary maps. This information will be delivered to the City by President Maerkl e.
A short recess was called at 3:02 P. M. to 3:14 P. M.
Ensi neer ’ s Report:
The District acquired 56.2 acres for the amount of $168,516.30 on
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Alga Road Engineer Kubota reported that Cameron Bros. have arranged a construction Project meeting for next week and the project is scheduled to start April 24, 1972, and his office is processing the change order for the two pressure reducing stations.
Squires Dam Engineer Kubota informed the Board that Squires Dam No. 2 is in the
No. 2 preliminary design stage and he can either go ahead or hold off de- pending on what the Board decides to do about the Sinforosa Dam Site. If the District is going to develop a bond program for the Tri-Agencies Pipeline, this new reservoir should be included in the program. The Engineer estimates the construction cost of the Squires Dam No. 2 to be about one ha1 f to one mi 11 ion dollars. The first stage report indicates that the District will probably go to a homogeneous section and if on-site materials are used, it will be a simpler job. Director Kelly informed the Board that he gave the impression to the Water Authority that the District would proceed with Squires Dam No. 2.
Tri -Agencies Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the main point now is review Pipeline of the engineering report and deciding what the timing will be for design work and bond program, since it takes four to six months to work up a bond program. The Tri-Agencies Pipeline will be the first major expansion of the District in 16 years and should include the whole area.
Gesalting The engineer informed the Board that a communication had been received P1 ant from Mayor Dunne along with a resolution from the City of Carlsbad opposing the Desalting Plant. The Board will be responding to the City on this matter.
La Costa Engineer Kubota reported that the plans for La Costa Meadows Unit Meadows Unit i90. 4 approved at the last Board meeting have been finalized. No. 4
Chestnut Avenue Engineer Kubota reported that the City of Carlsbad has scheduled Meter a shut down for 10 :00 P. M. tonight to make a connection for the
shut-down scheduled for the following week.
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new El lery Reservoir. The Chestnut Meter wi 11 be moved at the next
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Headquarters Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the City of Carlsbad Engineer Bui 1 ding has approved the plans for the curbs and gutters in front of Head-
the District receives a Grant Geed from John Mamaux.
El Camino Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he has turned in to the Real Project County of San Diego the final billing for the El Camino Real Project and if approved by the County, the District should receive $9,972.27.
quarters building, and wi 11 be proceeding on this project as soon as
General Manager's Report:
Letter from the President of the Board to Assemblyman John Stull expressing the District's opposition to AB-304.
Two letters, one from Hubbard Construction Co. and one from the City of Carlsbad regarding the shut-down tonight.
Letter from Mayor Gunne with copy of Resolution opposing the Desalting Plant.
Letter from LAFCO Executive Officer regarding expiration of terms of Commissioner Chapman and Commissioner Pray.
Speci a1 Accounts :
Upon motion of Director Carmi chael 9 seconded by Director Engelmann 9 and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Truck Insurance Exchange in the amount of $83.10 for insurance on lease car.
Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to San Diego County Water Authority in the amount of $73.69 for Tri-Agency Pipeline Study for the month of March, 1972.
Superintendent's Report:
Flow from Water Authority of 12 cfs and lake level was 498.7. Water Statistics show a loss of 4.5 inZone I and Zone I1 shows a loss of 16% for an overall loss of 10%.
Manager Priday reported on the City Council meeting of April 18, 1972. Mr. McComas, Wr. Chase and Mr. Frazee took their seats on the City Council and Mr. McComas was appointed City Vi ce-Mayor.
Financial Mrs. Simpson, Accounting Officer, reviewed in detail the financial Report report for the period ending February 29, 1972 e
Inactive Treasurer Kelly reviewed the time deposits aid no further action is Funds necessary at this time.
Rati fi cation Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmanr: , of Checks and unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 6450 thw
April 6, 1972 thru April 21, 1972.
La Costa Director Kelly outlined numerous objections to the landscaping project
Landscaping and he is of the opinion that the District paid $2,000 more than was
Kelly to review any landscaping projects that come up in the future.
Meeting was declared adjourned at 4:49 P. M.
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Check No. 6525 in the amount of $45,492.31 covering the period
' Reservoir at La Costa Reservoir in a letter to the Board dated April 8, 1972
necessary for the landscaping. Director Maerkle appointed Girector
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