HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-02-07; Municipal Water District; Minutest4INUTE.S OF A REGGLAR ICETING CIF TEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER LISTRICT IiELC ON FEBkljARY 7, 1973, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSWC, CALIFORINIA:
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The meeting was calied to order at 2:03 P. M. by President Naerkle with Directors Carmi chael , Engelmann, Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present were General Manager Pri day, Legal Counsel Swi rsky, Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Randall Ritchell and Office Secretary. Mr. Bob Neely, Superintendent, City of Carlsbad Water Dept. 9 Krs. Betty Guran, reporter for the Blade Tribune, Mrs. A. Bonas and Fir. Skotni cki were also present.
Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Gi rector Kelly, seconded by P9i 11 Utes Cirector Hac Leod, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the
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regular meeting of January 17, 1973 were approveti as mailed out.
birs. A. Bonas was present tc protest the recent increase in water rates by the City of Carlsbad and feels there should be only one water system if it means lower water rates and feels tile present dispute should be settled by the District and City officials.
Kr. Skotnicki was present to protest the recent water rate increase in the City of Carlsbad and is only concerned as to who cag provide the best anti t-cost economical water service to the Community.
Mawa~er Priday informed the Board that he has received a letter fron Mrs. N. R. O'Connell and he wi 11 answer it.
Pub1 i c Randal 1 Mitchell reported that the District had received sood coverage Relations in the Elade Tribune on the last Board meeting and that he and Manager
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Pri day had a meeting with Hr- Fred Gates, Editor of the Carlsbad
I President Maerkle announced the following Committee assignment.
Public Information Committee
Di rector Engelmann , Chai rman
5i rectcr Cartxi chael Manager Randal 1 Mi tchel 1
Legal Counsel :
Director's Legal Counsel Swirsky informed the Board that the stature covering Fees the number of meetings per montn has been changed, effective March 7,
month instead of two. Ee will take the necessary action to bring the District's statute up to date.
District Engineer:
1973 so that four (4) meetings a month can now be held in any calendar
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Alga Road Engineer Kubota presented a progress report frorn John Pierce, Project Transmission Engineer, stating that all structures have been completed ana the Main Project pipeline has been chlorinated and is now ready for operation. Electric
and a final inspection will be made within the next two or three weeks. Cameron Bros. are receiving construction water from San Marcos County Water District and expect to have the final acceptance for the next Board meeting.
Subdivisions Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he has no subdivision plans
to a halt.
power to a1 1 vaults shoul ti be completed by the end of the next week
for today as the Coastal Protection Bill No. 20 has brousht constructioi
Oceanside Eanager Priday informed the Board that the check for the State of Carlsbad Califomia in the amount of $17,721.00 has been made out based on the Inter-tie original estimated cost of the project. Engineer Kubota informed the
asreement for the balance of tile cost for the Board's review. Board that the State Division of Highways will present an amended
Kughes Water Engineer Kubcta informed the Board that the plans for the Hughes Main Extension Aircraft pipeline are in final form and they will be goins out for
Aircraft in regard to the District participation in this line.
Construction Engineer Kubota informed the Board that his office has concluded Inspection the first month of providing the construction inspection for the Program District and he feels the program is moving along very well o Monthly reports are being submitted tc the P'lanager's office.
bids. A letter has been submitted to Nanager Priday from Hughes
I Standard Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he expects to have the Specifications new specifications in final form for the next Board meeting.
Santa Fe Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he has been contacted by Reservoir the developer of the Standard Mobile Home Park and they would Access Road 1 i ke permission to put the access road over the District pi pel ine easement. Legal Counsel will draw up a formal procedure to follow for allowing encroa.chn;ent over the District's easements. En9ineer Kubota was in- structed to check out the pipeline for corrosion effects while the road is being repaired.
Boundary Engineer Kubota presented a map of the area showing the number of Kap Districts that are involved in serving water to the City of Carlsbad.
with the City of Carlsbad for serving water. The District needs only one more intertie for complete emergency coverage o
A short recess was called at 3:15 P. t;. to 3:39 P. M.
There are actually five L'istricts involved and a1 1 have agreements
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Interstate 5 Engineer Kubota inforrried the Board that he has been contacted Landscaping regarding water service along Interstate 5, from Palotxar Airport
at the lowest possible cost, the District will sell and bill the State for the water thru the City 1 ines and City meters. An agreerrent between the City and the District wi 11 be drawn ~;p by Legal Counsel .
General flanager's Report:
RoaC to Suena Vista Lagoon. In order to sell the water to the State
Jeep isi rector Carmi chael opened the one bid received on the jeeps that were Bids advertised for sale. Ramona Municipal Water District bid $425.00 for the ljlive Cjrab jeep. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Girector Mac Leod, and unanitxously carried, the bid of $425.00 for the olive drab jeep was accepted by the Board, and Manager Priday was instructed Lo reaCvertise the white jeep for sale.
ketings Manager Priday reported OR the City Council meeting held last evening, February 6, 1973 and informed the 5oard that City Manager Arnold was directed to have the staff of the City work on a feasibility and cost breakdown of water study of merging the two systems.
Chanber of Manager Priday reported on the Chamber of Commerce Ci rectors meeting Co mme r ce held this morning and informed the Board that B. M. Christiansen
for the Board's consideration.
La Costa Ikianager Priday informed the Board that he, Girector Engelmann and Reservoir Director Maerkle met with Irving rioston to discuss the reservoir at
landscaping surrounding the tank. Kanager Priday inforrued the Board that as a result of the meeting, the Ijistrict will proceed with the landscaping as soon as the fence is replaced by the Contractor and any painting will be budgeted for in the next fiscal year. ii sign will be eredted by the reservoir stating the purpose of the reservoi r.
Squires Dam Manager Priday informed the Board that he and Superintendent Henley Mobile Honie inspected the trailer at Squires Dam ana the trailer is in need of
work of a minor nature is needed. Manager Priday would like to have this work done and estimated the cost of everything to be around $750.00. After discussion, it was decided to hold off on the repairs unti 1 the District has somebody to move into the trailer.
will be sending three names from the Chamber of Commerce membership
I La Costa. Mr. Roston is concerned with the .color of the tank and the
new drapes and the carpeting should be steam cleaned, and repair
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Manager Priday requested permission to send John Henley and Ray Lopez to Safety Seminar on shoring and trenching at San Di ego, at a cost of $50 .OO. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Engelmann, the Board approved sending. John Henley and Ray Lopez to the Safety Seminar.
Personnel Lianager Priday announced that he hired Rick Rush, formerly with the City of Carlsbad, as an Operator I at Step B, $566.00 per month. He will be on Step B for one year. He started work yesterday February 6, 1973.
I Nanager Priday recommended that a mobile telephone be installed in Unit 18, service pick up truck, for use on weekends and evenings. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Eoard authorized the Manager to have a mobile telephone installed in Unit 18.
Financial The Board, hlanager Priday, and Nrs. Simpson, Accounting Officer, reviewec Report in detail the financial statements for the first six months of the fisca- year 19 72- 73.
Golf View Engineer Kubota informed the Board that a total of $288.70 was due Subdivision from the Golf View Subdivision and a check has been received from
the $200.00 as settlement of the account. After discussion, upon motion of Director hiac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board acceptec the $200.00 as settlement of this account.
Speci a1 Accounts :
Upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to the State Compensation Insurance Fund in the amount of $694.12 for the year 1973.
L'pon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and Unanimously carried, the Board approveti payment to lddoodsi de/Kubota and Associates in the amount of $511 .OO for general engineerins; $,395.00 for Special Projects; and .$? ,195.00 for Alga Road Transmission Main Project for a total of $4,101.00 for the month of January, 1973.
blanager Priday reported the Lake 'level at 496.3 and the water flow from Nater Huthori ty of 8.0 cfs.
Chlorinators Manager Priday presented a service agreement from J, B. Industries Service for the hourly rate of $12.50 instead of $17.00 per hour, for the Agreement maintenance of the two chlorinators. After discussion, upon motion
carried, the Board approved the service contract with J. B. Industries subject to the Legal Counsel's approval of the agreement.
Manager Priciay requested permission to leave the State from February 10, to February 25, 1973. After discussion, upon txotion of Director CarKichael , seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Manager was granted permission to leave the State from February 10, 1973 to February 25, 1973.
Manager Priday informed the Board that blrs. Simpson and Mrs. Dennis have both received notices of Jury Guty for the same day, February 20, 1973. He has talked to Legal Counsel and will be calling the Courts tomorrow.
Charrber of After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Comerce Director Engel manri, and unanimously carried, Director Carmi chael
them in the amount of $200.00. He recommended that the Board accept
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of Director Engelrr,ar,n, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously
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was appointed the District's representative at the Chamber of Commerce meetings -
Ratification After discussion, upon notion of Director biac Leod, seconded by of Checks Ljirector Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified
the period January 18, 1973 thru February 7, 1973.
bpon motion of Director Kac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, ths Eoard went into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel at 4:35 P. M. The executive session was concluded at 4:50 P. M. and the
Checks No. 171 thru 202, in the amount of $31 ,455.66 covering
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meeting resumed. President Maerkle announceti the appointment of the following people to the Citizens Eater ComKittee:
Phil 1 ip Libby tiuston Tucker Edward Kentner, Jr. Pilember Chamber of Commerce Fred Harris A. J. Skotnicki
Mrs. Dan hiegand Joe Parisi Lewis Poggemeyer Nrs . A. Bonas Geral d Alexander
I President Maerkle inforNed the Board that Chairman Plac Leod will call a meeting of the Citizens Water Committee as soon as the above peGple have been contacted.
Meeting was declared adjourned at 4:55 P. M.
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