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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-08-16; Municipal Water District; MinutesM1l;iUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: WATER DISTRICT HELD OM AUGGST 16, 1972, AT 2:OO P. I.4. AT 5780 EL CAlrlINO REAL, I The meeti ns was called to order at 2 :02 P. M. by President Kaerkle with Directors Carmi chael , Engelmann 3 Kel ly and Nac Leod answering roll call . Also present were General Manager Pri day, Legal Counsel Swi rsky 3 Engineer Kubota, Pub1 ic Re1 ations Consultant Randall Mitchell and Office Secretary. Mrs. Betty Duran, reporter for the Blade Tribune newspaper, Chuck Anson, representing the City of Carlsbad, and Krs. Sharon Mortenson were also present. Approval After discussion, upon Rotion of Eirector Mac Leod, seconded by of Kinutes Director Kelly , and unanimously carriedg the minutes of the reg$ ar meeting of August 2, 1972 were approved as mailed out. San Diego County Eirector Kel ly and Nanager Priday reported on the regular Water Authority meeting of the San Giego County hiater Authority. The main topic of discussion was the pressing need for more pipe1 ines ana storage facilities by all Districts, since all four pipelines were running at capacity during the recent hot spell. Director Kelly raised the question if the Ciistri ct would have enough storage capacity with the completion of Squires Dam No. 2. Manager Priday will look into the matter of future storage requirements and in- infortxed the Board that he had discussed this problem with other Manager's this morning at the Manager's rneeting. Director CarMichael reported on three other ways of increasing the water supply in the area: 1. Witching or dousins for new underground supply 2. Desalting Plants, which idea has been dropped for the present time due to the high cost and 3. By moving ice bergs from the Anartic. Legal Counsel : 1 Legal Counsel presented the proposed Operating Agreement in final form that had been reviewed at the 1 ast meeting and a draft of a letter to Mayor Dunne, City of Carlsbad, signed by President Kaerkle. After discussion, upon motion of Eirector Fac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carriedg the Board approved the proposed operating agreement and authorized the forwarding of the Aqeement and the letter to the City of Carlsbad. A short recess was called at 2:47 P. N. to 3:14 P. M. Engineer' s Report: Alsa Road Engineer Kubota inforrr,ed the Board that he has been in contact with Transmission Catxeron Bros. in regard to extension of time of contract. Cameron Main Project t3ros. are attempting to verify delivery dates of materials and will have a written confirmation of actual time needed for completion of the project for the next meeting, September 6, 1972. Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the San Marcos County Water District's Board has approved the temporary 10" tie-in line and the plans have been sent to Caneron Bros. Subdivisions Engineer Kubota informed the Board that his office has received two inquiries regarding La Costa Greens and will have plans in the near future . I Santa Fe Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he has been in contact with the Reservoir Engineer for the San Marcos Mobile Rome Fark at the Santa Fe Reservoi r Site Site and has arranged for a meeting with them to discuss the overflow drainage ditch and if the tank overflows the water will wash out some of their fi 11. Engineer Kubota also infowed the Board that now is the time to do additional landscaping around the tank, so that by the time the mobile home park is completed, the tank wi 11 have good coverage. drainage and access road for the District. They have filled in the La Costa Plans for the shopping center at La Costa were presentea for approval Shopping by Engineer Kubota. The 8Ii line will coRe off the 12" line and make a Center complete loop in the shopping center with individual meters and pressure mended the Board approve this plan and authorize the President and Secretary to sign the plans, which have been approved by the Fire Chief. La Costa will deposit the necessary fees for plan checking and costs, and will obtain the necessary regulators and two fire hydrants on the loop line. The Engineer recom- -I- easements for the line. After discussion, upon motion of Girectsr Kelly, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the shopping center plans and authorized the President and Secretary to sign the plans. Palomar Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the County of San Diego has Airport opened bids for the widening of Palomar Ai rport Road and wi 11 start Road work in September, 1972. The District will have to move two meters. I Oli venhain Legal Counsel informed the Board that on the matter of exchanging land Annexation with Olivenhain, a resolution is necessary to annex the land before Resolution RES9LUTIOi.J OF THE BGARI! OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MIII4ICIPAL WATER 140. 286 DISTRICT MKING APPLICATION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO SAID COE.IPIISSION CF THE CGUNTY OF SAN GIEGC. (LA COSTA VALE ljNIT 1). After discussion, upon motion of Eirector Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, Resolution No. 286 was adopted by the following vote: it can be detached, and presented Resolution No. 286 entitled "A DISTRICT AND SEEKING THE APPROVAL OF THE LOCAL AGENCY FORHATION AYES : Di rectors : Carmi chael , Engelmann , Kel ly , Mac Leod, Maerkl e id0 ES : Di rectors : None ABSENT: cii rectors : None President Maerkle pointed out that a1 1 of the reservoirs in the system have ini tals 5ut some are identified by names and he thought a1 1 of the tanks should have names for easy identification. After discussion, it was agreed that all the reservoirs would be given names and the name of the reservoir would be put on one of the "no trespassing" signs at each reservoir. GeReral Manager: 1 City of Manager Pri day reported on the City Counci 1 meeting of last night which Carlsbad lasted to 2:05 A. M. Councilman McComas reported on the Water Committee first meeting in September, 1972. Manager Priday informed the Board that he has the names of the personnel and pieces of equipment that will be transferred to the District upon the merging of the two water agencies. tie had the he1 p of Mr. Bob Neely in making up the lists. meeting and the proposed water rate increase will be discussed at the Chamber of Manager Pri day reported on the Chamber of Cotxmerce meeting of fiugust 15, Cornme rce 1972. The speaker was Vice Mayor Glen HcComas who gave an outline of the reasons for the City of Carlsbad to be a Chartered City. Manager Priday and Director Engelmann reported on the biater Resources Meeting at the Hotel Del Coronado, Friday, August 11 , 1972. Budget Manager Pri day and the Board reviewed the final budget for fiscal year 1972-73 1972-73 and it was pointed out that the assessed valuation was higher than used in the proposed budget and the excess was put in contingencies. The following tax rates were established for the fiscal year 1972-73. General Fund, .14$; I.D. No. 1 ., .08$; I .D. No. 2, .29$; I. D. No. 3, ,456; I. D. No. 4, ,056. After discussion, upon n~otion of Ci rector Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kel ly , and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 1972-73 as presente Resolution Legal Counsel presented Resolution No. 287 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF TH No. 287 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT DETERMINING THE ANOWTS NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION IN THE CARLSBAD MUl?jICIPAl WATER DISTRICT, IPIPROVENENT EISTRICT NO. 1 CF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, IMPROVENENT DISTRICT NG. 2 OF TEE CARLSEAD MLNICIPAL NATER DISTRICT, IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 OF THE CARLSBAD NUiiiICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, AN0 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 4 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1972 AND ENGING JUNE 30, 1973, AliD FIXING THE RATES OF TAX TO BE LEVIED FOR SUCH FISCAL YEAR. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, Resolution No. 237 was adopted by the foll owing vote: AYES: Directors: Carmichael , Engelmann, Kelly, Mac Leod, Maerkle PdOES : Di rectors : None ABSENT: Ci rectors : None I Meeting August 16, 1972 -2- Water The Manager informed the Board that the flow from \later Authority Statistics of 22 cfs and lake level of 497.9. The water loss for the first half of the month was 10%. Purchase Orders : Upon motion of Director Kac Leod, seconded by Director Engelniann, and unanimously carried, the Board approved Purchase Order No. 1 GO5 to Ted Lee & Sons in the amount of $2,276.00 to grade and pave Santa Fe Reservoir. ijaws on Manager Priday informed the 6oard that he has the necessary papers to Annexation start annexation proceedings for Squires Dam &oq 2 site to the District and will be following thru on this matter ir; the next week. I Other Natters : Planager Priday requested permission to be out of town from September 1 thru September 5, 1972. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Mac teod, and unanimously carried, the Board granted permission for Manager Priday to go to Redding, California from September 1, thru September 5, 1972. Hi cro Manager Priday informed the Board that a Nr. tlurd from KC1 Pacific Coast, Wave has been in contact with him and they are interested in leasing space Station at 'iB" Reservoir for a unit station. F!CI is willing to pay $125.00 a which will take up about 16 feet. The tower wi 11 be a three legged tripod, 125 feet high. They will also need a 20x12 building for storage. KI will be responsible for all permits and underground power. The line runs frcm Mercy Hospital in San Diego to Everett, Washington. Mr. Hura has forwarded a copy of their standard lease and the Board expressed interest in the idea if Legal Counsel approved the lease. Manager Pri day was requested to contact the Security Pacific National Bank and find out what authorization is needed for the Ranager to be able to obtain returned checks instead of the Directors having to go to the Bank for them. month for the lease. They will erect a tower, with two spoons for booster, I Ratification lipon moticn of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, of Checks and unanimously carried, the 3oard ratified checks no. 6818 thru August 3, 1972 thru August 16, 1972. Check No. 6877 in the amount of $112,638.48 covering the period Upon motion of Gi rector Carmichael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Woodsi de/Kubota 8i Associates Inc. in the amount of $567.00 for General Engineering; $560.00 for Special Projects; $170.00 for Squires Dam i4c. 2 and $909.00 for Alga Road Transmission Vain Project for a total of $2,206.00. Meeting was declared adjourned at 4:30 P. N. 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