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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-07-19; Municipal Water District; MinutesNINCjTES OF A REGliLAR MEETIIiG OF THE BOARC GF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAC MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON JULY 19, 1972, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5780 EL CAMIl\iO REAL, CARLSWAU, CALIFOR~~IA: The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P.M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmi chael , Kel ly and Fiac Leod answering roll call. Director Engelmann was absent. Also present were General Nanager Priaay, Engineer Kubota (2:ll P.H.)y Legal Counsel Swi rsky, Pub1 i c Re1 ations ConsGl tant Randal 1 Mitchell and Office Secretary. Mr. kiunter Cook, City Engineer, and Nrs, Mimi tiodgson, reporter for the Blade-Tribune newspaper, were also present. Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly y seconded by Gi rector Mi n Utes lac Leod, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting I of July 5, 1972, were approved as mailed out. San Ciego County Director Kelly and MaGager Pri clay reported on their attendance Water Authority at the regular meetins of the San Diego County Water Authori ty. was also considerable discussion on the transportation agreement to provide water to Rexi co through the Otay Municipal liateer District. Ranager Pri day read a communication from the \lJater Authority, with a report from Mr. Frank C1 inton of the Metropol itan gater cii stri ct, advising member agencies that there should be atrtple water supply to meet the summer demands and no restriction: are Contemplated unless the situation changes. Public Randall Mitchell introduced Mrs. Mimi Modgson from the Glade-Tribune Re1 ations newspaper who is fill ins in for Pirs. Duran during vacation time. He the Alga Fioad Project which were carried by most of the fiorth County newspapers. Legal Counsel : Rainfall and water production figures were reviewed and there also called the Board's attenti on to the recent pub1 i ci ty pictures on I Legal Counsel infortxed th2 Board he had nothing specific to report on today but he would @e fi 11 ins in on other items on the agenda. District Engineer: Alga Roaci Trans- Plans for the temporary tie-in line with the San Karcos County mission Xain Water Gistrict at the end of the Alga Road transmission main Project were presented by the Engineer for ratification by the Board. Contractor and authorization for District officers to approve the plans was re- quested at this time. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Ci rector Kelly, and unanimously carriedg it was moved that the President and Kanager be authorized to sign off on these plans after the San Flarcos County Water District has given their approval o Engineer Kubota reported that the estimate for Progress Payment No. 1, as agreed upon with the Contractor, was in an amount of $77,323.00 and payment has been made to Cameron Brothers based on this atxount, less the retention. A payment request covering this portion. of the work has been subnitted to the La Costa Land Company Escrow account at Title Insurance but was held up because of the change orders. Pile Ivianager and Engineer will get together with the La Costa people and give them whatever validations they want as far as the contract is concerned. The Ranager reported that most of the import material from Squires Cam is in on the pipeline and it is about ready to be tested except for the vaults. Guring the hauling operation from the borrow area at Squires Dam, the Contractor cleared away a fence line around the boundary of the property so that the enti re District ownership can be fenced. S ub di vi si on Prog rams : La Costa Golf The engineer presented the modified improvement plans for the La View Terrace Costa Golf View Terrace Subdivision now under construction by the lnjorked out with the ljeveloper to provide for meter installations in clusters of 6 and 12 meters to service these units. A construction deposit of $1800.00 has The change order for this work is being negcti ated with the I C. A. Larson Company on Altisma Way. An alternative has been -I- already been posted by the Ceveloper and this estimate has been increased to $2500.00, and the District will have to go back and negotiate for this difference. After further discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District accept the modified improvement plans for the La Costa Golf View Terrace project as submitted by the C. A. Larsen Company. I La Costa Robile Engineer Kubota reported that Sproul tiomes are going ahead with iiome Park thei r La Costa Kobi le Hope Park on the McReynol d I s property and (Sproul iiomes) have agreed to construct an 8" main to tie in with the Altimira requesting a participation from the District on the difference in sizing between a 6" to 8" pipeline. Water service to the park will be provided by the District through two 6" meters. No formal action is required on this project at this time. Subdivision Line. In connection with this project, they are La Costa The Engineer reported that he had planned to take advantage of the Reservoir hauling operation to the Alga Road pipeline by Cameron Brothers and finish up the additional 5 feet of select material needed to complete the La Costa Reservoir site. tie was unable to make arrangements before they moved their equipment out so this work wi 11 be submi tted as part of the capital improve- ment program for the coming fiscal year. Pal omar Ai rport Plans for the reconstruction of Pal omar Ai rport Road, west of Road Hi ghway El Camino Real, were reviewed by Engineer Kubcta. The District Project will be involved in moving blow-offs and the Animal Shelter service and the Kawano service di rectly across from the Airport entrance. There is also the possibility of the District having to lower some of the pipeline be- cause of the new grade. The County of San Liego now has the project out to bid and the District will be coordinating its work with the construction people. El Camino Real Engineer Kubota reported that the District has now received the Highway Project final payment from the County of San Cliego for the El Camino Real Highway Project. tie pointed out the importance of this public works project on this area and recommended that a resolution of appreciation be adopted to the County of Sar; Diego on this project. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Hac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved that tie Attorney be instructed to draw up a resolution of appreciation to the County of San Diego for thei r efforts in regard to the El Camino Real Iiigllway Project. I I A short recess was called at 3:05 P.14. and the meetins was resumed at 3:15 P.N. General MaRager: City of Carlsbad The Manager reported on the two regular City Council meetings items under discussion was the building moratorium issue. An adjourned session has been scheduled for Thursday, July 27, 1972 for additional study and discussion on the matter. F4r. James Gaiser, Cistrict Auditor, arrived at this time, 3:18 P. M. Manager Priday reported on his attendance at the legislative hearing which was held in San Diego with Senator Clair Burgener regarding SANCOG, July 7, 1972. City of Carlsbad Director Mac Leod, serving as Chairtxan for the Ci ty-District Water Committee Water Committee, reported on the joint Committee meetirig held this morning at 9:00 A.M. at the district Headquarters. In attendance representing the City were Colonel Bowen and Vice-Mayor PilcComas and Attorney Hoe, and the full District Committee. The point list on the proposed operating agreement, as revised on April 5, 1972, was discussed point by point and the Committee Members have now agreed on these basic points 9 with a few changes, and it wi 11 go back to the Attorney to be redrafted as amended by tne Committee. Copies will then be submitted to the District Board prior to the August 2, 1972 meeting and it will be discussed at that time. After review by the City's Committee Members, prior to the City Counci 1 Keeting, President Raerkle would send the docu- ment to the Fiayor for consideration by the Counci 1. Director Nac Leod commended former Committee Chairman cl,ri 11 iam Carmi chael , and Members of the Cornmi ttee for their work in bringing the merger proceedings to of July 5, 1972 and July 18, 1972. One of the most important Meeti,ng July 19, 1972 -2- this point. tie also informeci the Board that the District Kanager has been doing a real good job on this prograrr,. After further discussion, upon rcotion of Director Nac Leod, seconded by Cirector Kelly, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the proposal , as amended, be accepted for study. Oceanside- Manager Priday read a letter from City Engineer Hunter Cook giving Carlsbad the City of Carlsbad's concurrence with the proposed inter-tie Inter-tie between the City of Oceanside and the C.K.W.E. This letter will be handed over to the District Engineer for further correspondence on tile project. Proposed Budget Kanager Priday reported that the District is getting the capital 1972-73 Fiscal improvernent 1 ist compiled and the surplus figures for preparation Year of the final budget. A meeting will be scheduled with the Budget and they wi 11 be submitted to the Board for review on duednesday , August 2 , 1972. Final adoption of the budget and the fixing of the tax rates wi 11 take place on August 16, 1972, in order to meet the August 21 9 1972 deadline with the Cotinty of San Di ego. Financial Rrs. Sitxpson reviewed the Financial Reports covering the eleven months Reports period ending May 31, 1972. She also reported that Hr. Gaiser's people the annual audit anti to close out the inventories and cash funds for the fiscal year just ended. Superi rltendent ' s Report : Committee on iiednesday, July 26, 1972, to go over the capital items have been out several times during the past mnth to cormence work on I The Superintendent's report was given by Manager Priday listing the lake level at Squi res Dam at 4-93.2 feet, wi th the flow frorr, the Water Authority at a high of 20 cfs # All meters are under daily surveil lance and one 4" meter of Tabata Brothers was overhauled during this period. Plarcting has commenced on the new tomato crops but bkegawa ijrothers and Kawano, Inc. have lost between 20% and 40% of their new crops due to rot and are now replanting. Purchase Orders : bpon motion of Director Kelly 3 seconded by Ei rector F4ac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved Purchase Order No. 1599 to the Planhold Corporation, in the amourt of $21 7 .IS, for two map files. Upon motion of Cirector Kelly, secorided by Director Nac Leod, and unanimously carried, Purchase Order ?lo. 1598, in the amount of $393.75, to the Westco Pump Sales Company, for an Aurora Model Pump , was approved. Other Natters: Insurance Manager Priday informed the Board that the "ustrict's insurance coverage Program is up for renewal and he had discussed the matter with Legal Counsel carrier has been satisfactory and the District will review the progran; and work on specifications so tnat the insurat-?ce program can be upgraded early in the Spring before the renewal date. The possibi 1 i ty of getting a consultant on the matter was also discussed as other District's have made substantial savings through this servi ce. Swirsky. Legal Counsel had suggested that he extend it as the present I 0-2 Reservoir The Manager reported that Mr. Donald Briggs was in concerning the Lan tis capi ng agrement for use of the C-2 Reservoir site and was referred to of his items on the property without any agreetxent. A letter has been forwarded to Kr. John Mamaux regarding the exchange of property so that the District can proceed with the improvements and a meeting will be arranged to di.scuss the matter next week. the District's Legal Counsel - Mr. Sriggs has already put some Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, and of Checks unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 6730 thru ?<o. 6785, in the amount of $122,042.26, covering the period July 6, thru July 19, 1972. Keeting July 19, 1972 "2- u President Maerkle announced a communication has been received frow Public Eelations Consultant Randall Mitchell notifying the District that he will be absent from the next regular meeting for his vacation. There beins no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was declared adjourned at 4: 10 P. 14. I - ATTEST’ : I I Meeting July 19, 7972 -4-