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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-05-17; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER GISTRICT HELD ON MAY 17, 1972, AT 2:OO P. M. AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:Ol P. M. by President Maerkle with Di rectors Carmi chael 3 Engelmann and Mac Leod answering roll call. Director Kelly was absent. Also present were General Manager Priday, Engineer Kubota, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Public Relations Consultant Randall blitchell and Office Secretary. I Approval of After discussion , upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Minutes Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 3, 1972 were approved as corrected and amended. Publi c Randall Mitchell informed the Eoard that he and Superintendent Henley Re1 ations had taken Mrs. Betty Duran, reporter for the Blade Tribune , on a tour of the District last week. Legal Counsel : Resolution Legal Counsel presented a resolution commending Joseph Lester for his No. 283 years of service with the San Diego County Water Authority, entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MLIIIICIPAL WATER DISTRICT RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE EFFORTS AND SERVICES OF JOSEPH LESTER." After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Mac Leod, Resolution No. 283 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Directors : Carmichael , Engelmann , Mac Leod, Maerkle NOES : Directors : None ABSENT: Directors : Kel ly A certified copy of Resolution No. 283 will be forwarded to Mr. Joseph Lester. District Legal Counsel informed the Board that as a result of a letter from Elections Mayor Dunne to President Maerkle regarding District Elections > Boundaries and Divisions, he has prepared a listing of the election and filing dates for the 1974 and 1976 elections, plus sections of the Water Code and Election Code, State of California. Engineer Kubota also prepared a Division Boundaries map showing the current boundaries of the District. President Maerkle will forward all this information to the City of Carls.bad. The Board agreed that after the November electio the staff should review the population and boundaries to see if any changes in the Division boundaries are necessary. Engineer's Report: Alga Road Engineer Kubota presented to the Board an estimated financial program Project including Change order No. 1 for the A1 ga Road Project. The total cost of the project was estimated at $288,000.00 with La Costa Land Co. re- sponsible for $272,000.00 and the District's share of the cost at $16,000.00. Change Order No. 1 has been executed by Cameron Bros. and they are in the process of moving their equipment back to the job site following the settlement of the labor dispute. Director Engelmann questioned the time allotted to complete the job and the Engineer explained that from a contract administration standpoint the contractor is responsiblt for any extra expenses. Cameron Bros. have unti 1 July, 1972 to complete the job and the Engineer explained that the installation of the pipe will go fast and the vaults and pressure reducing stations will take the most time. Iri;Agencies Engineer Kubota informed the Board that no more work has been done Pi pel i ne on this project and he will be getting in touch with Vista Irrigation project moving again. Director Engelmann questioned the District's fifty percent of the cost of the project and Engineer Kubota explained about the area involved to reach Chestnut Avenue. Subdivisions Engineer Kubota reported that he is working on a number of subdivisions change the meter locations. This request was refused as unacceptable under the District's Ordinance. Manager Priday raised the question of how the District meters condominiums and mobile home park as some condominiums have master meters I District and the City of Oceanside to see what can be done to get this and Manager Priday submitted a request from Seaview Condominium to -I- and others do not. Engineer Kubota explained that under the present Ordinance if a condominium is more than one story it meets the requirements of a master meter and if a single story it meets the requirements of a single family dwelling. Nanager Pri day, Legal Counsel Swi rsky, and Engineer Kubota wi 11 get together and review this matter and see if the Ordinance needs to be revised. I Piezometer Engineer Kubota informed the Board that Fugro, Inc. have completed Sys tem their yearly inspection of the Piezometer System at Squires Dam and reported that 5 cells are not functioning and six cel Is are functioning. and the low flow of the sand drain indicates it is working satisfactorily. Engineer Kubota recommended that the Board accept this report dated May 12, 1972 by Fugro, Inc and forward it to the State Division of Safety of Dams. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the report by Fugro, Inc. and forwarded to the State Division of Safety of Dams. Engineer Kubota reported that he is now working with the General Manager and staff on the budget for the next fiscal year, 1972-73. A short recess was called at 2:52 P. M. and the meeting resumed at 3:06 P. M. Manager's Report: City of Manager Priday presented to the Board a proposal that he is working on Carlsbad for merging the two water systems. He has discussed this matter with to discuss it with Mr. Bob Neely before finalizing the matter. There would be three basic catagories of operations: 1. Water Supply, 2. Office and 3. Water Distribution. Water Supply would include a1 1 1 arge meters and reservoirs, including the new ones of the City. Office would cover all office procedures and Distribution would cover all small meters. He is also compiling a list of the manpower and equipment that would be needed by the District from the City. Manager Priday feels the City would be willing to work along these lines as the City would not need to enlarge the Water Department yard now in use. Further discussion on this matter revealed that numerous telephone contacts and meetings between District Committee members and individual City officials had been held and all agreed that the District should present a listing of the manpower and equipment needed. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Nanager to proceed with his proposal. Manager Pri day reported on the City of Carlsbad Counci 1 meeting of May 16, 1972. Chamber of Manager Priday reported on the regular monthly meeting of the Comer ce Carlsbad Chamber of Corrmerce held at the Harvest House in the May Co. Superintendent Henley and Accounting Officer, Mrs. Simpson, and wants 1 Plaza. Proposition fi'anager Priday informed the Board that he had a brief talk with a tio. 9 representative from the San Di ego Gas & Electri c Co. who was making a survey on standby equipment in case of a blackout, because if Proposition No. 9 passes, it becomes effective the next day. A resolution from the IDA has been received opposing Proposition No. 9 and Manager Priday recommended that the District go on record opposing Proposition No. 9. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board moved that the District go on record as opposed to Propositi on No. 9. Palomar lvlanager Priday informed the Board that he has received a request from Airport Mr. Love11 Hurlbut, Palomar Airport Manager, to cover over the District's Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board approved Mr. Hurlbut's request to cover the District easement subject to the Engineer's approval. The County has completed the plans for the realignment and widening of the Airport Road and the District may have to move the water 1 ine on Airport Road. The Engineer wi 11 have a report on this matter for the next meeting. Communi cations : Letter of congratulation from American Water Works Association as there were no I easement inside the Airport. After discussion 9 upon motion of Director . May 17, 1972 Meeting -2- ,. disabling injuries during 1971 e The Special Districts Advisory Committee will hold a meeting at District Head- quarters Tuesday, May 23, 1972 at 9:30 A. N. Water Flow from the GIater Authority of 16 cfs and the lake level was 498.5. Statistics Water loss for the first half of May, 1972 was 6.2 percent. One new routine maintenance and all activities in the field are being reported to the Superintendent or the Inspector. Finances Manager Priday presented a report from the Accounting Officer requesting Expenditures Accounts. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann 5 seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the transfer of funds . Personnel Manager Priday recommended that Ray E. Nance be removed from Probation Status. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board moved that Ray E. Nance be taken off probation without loss of seniority or benefits. Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, of Checks and unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 6545 thru Nay 4, 1972 thru May 17, 1972. Meeting was declared adjourned at 4:12 P'. M. 6" meter was installed and Yada's 4" meter was changed. Crew is continui I perwission to transfer funds from the contingency fund to General Operatin Check No. 6608 in the amount of $51,108.24 covering the period I ATTEST : I Meeting May 17, 1972 -3-