HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-03-07; Municipal Water District; MinutesbIINUIPES OF A REGULAR I~IEETIIG OF THE BOARG OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD ML'NICIPWL
CARLSBAD, CALIFCRNIR: liiATER DISTRICT HELD ON MARCH 7, 1973, AT 2:OG P. M. AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL,
The meeting was called to order at 2:03 P. M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmi chael , Engelmann, Kelly and Mac ieod answering roll call. Also present were Manager Priday, Engineer Kubota, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Public Relations Consultant Randal 1 Mitchell and Office Secretary. Mrs. Betty Duran , reporter for the B1 ade Tribune and Mr. Chuck Anson, City of Carlsbad, were also present. I Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Minutes Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 21, 1973 were approved as mailed out.
San Diego County Director Kelly reported on the regular monthly meeting of the Water Authority San Diego County Water Authority .
Pub1 i c Randall Mitchell and the Board discussed the recent stories in the Relations Blade Tribune newspapers.
Special Citizens Director Mac Leod reported on the meeting March 1 , 1973 of the Advisory Citizens Advisory Comi ttee and informed the Board that P?r. Commi ttee Fred Harris was appointed Chai rman, after which he turned the meeting over to Mr. Harris. Nanager Pri day informed the Board
that the Committee set up four objectives and after lunch went on a tour of the District facilities, and that Mrs. Dan Wiegand has resigned from the Committee as she does not have the time to devote to this matter. The next meeting of the
Citizens Advisory Cormittee is on Thursday, P-Carch 15, 1973 at 9:GO A. N. in the
cli s tri ct Board room.
Engineer Kubota passed out copies of the colored map previously approved and informed
the Board that a1 1 members of the Citizens Advisory Committee has received a copy. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Engineer Kubota to order six more maps and approved payment of the extra $12.00 on the first run. Manager Priday was instructed to obtain California Nater Resources DevelopKent maps from the Irrigation Di s tri ct ' s Associ ati on for the Ci ti zens Advi sory Commi ttee.
Legal Counsel:
Resolution Legal Counsel presented a resolution entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE No. 294 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MWICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FIXING
Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, said resolution numbered "294" was adopted by the following vote:
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COMPENSMTIOi~! FOR DIRECTORS". After discussion, upon motion of
AYES : Gi rectors : Carmi chael , Engelmann, Kelly , Mac Leod, Kaerkle
NOES : Di rectors : None
ABSENT: Gi rectors : None
Distri ct Engineer:
ALGA Road Engineer Kubota passed out copies of a memorandum from Project Transmission Engineer John Pierce stating the project has been cotxpleted and
Main Project that final inspection was made on March 6, 1973 and recommended
prepare a Notice of Completion for filing within 35 days. After discussion, upon
motion of Director Kelly,. seconded by Director Carmi chael , the Board accepted the Alga Road Transmission blain Project as recommended and authorized the Legal Counsel to prepare the Notice of Con:pletion.
Progress Engineer Kubota presented progress payment No. 9 for Cameron Bros. for Payment work completed thru February 28, 1973 with gross earnings of $243,349.12
that the Board accept the project and authorize Legal Counsel to
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140. 9 less 10% retention and amounts previously paid for a total p:ayment of
$1,931 .GO. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Engelmann 9 and unanimously carried, the Board approved progress payment
No. 9 to Cameron Bros. in the amount of $1,931 .OO for work completed thru February 28, 1973. Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he will have a final payment schedule on the project for the next Board meeting of March 21, 1973 and a complete financial statement.
Subdivisions Engineer Kubota informed the Board that his office is involved in
checking the impact of the density factor in the La Costa area so that the District's posture for water avai 1 ability can be maintained.
A short recess was called at 3:OO P. M. and the meeting resumed at 3:15 P. M.
Maps After discussion, Director Engelmann revised his previous motion and
pay the Engineer the additional $12.00
Engineer Kubota informed the Board that his office has received a second inquiry regarding water availability in the area of "B" reservoir.
Hughes Water Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the Hughes Aircraft Piain Extension Company is out for bids and as soon as the bids are in his office
plan checking several subdivisions in the La Costa area and also
I Director Nac Leod revised his second from six to 12 maps to he ordered and
will proceed with this project.
Construction Engineer Kubota informed the Board that a Construction Inspectior, Program report was transmitted to Manager Priday today. He also informed
the Board that he has made arrangements to have a radio unit in- stalled in the Woodside/Kubota & Associates Construction Inspector's truck at
no cost to the District. There wi 11 be a routine monthly charge to the District and the truck will be available for emergency use.
Chestnut Avenue Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he and Manager Priday Meter Relocation wi 11 arrange a meeting with [Mr. Bob Neely after he returns to
Chestnut Avenue meter.
General Manager:
Meetings Nanager Priday informed the Board that he, Engineer Kubota, John Collins
Oceanside, had a meeting this morning to discuss the status of the Tri-Agencies
pipeline project. They will have more information on this project for the next Board meeting as a meeting has been arranged with L. Burzell, San Giego County Water Authority, for next Wednesday, Narch 14, 1973, to discuss what the San Giego County Water Authority is planning for the iV0rth County area. Manager Pri day recommended to the Board that the District go on record as being in favor of the April, 1973 Oceanside Bond election as Oceanside has included the Tri-Agencies pipeline project in this bond issue.
Manager Priday reported on the City of Carlsbad Council meeting held last evening March 6, 1973.
Squires Dam Manager Priday informed the Board that the new man, Richard Rush, Trai 1 er would 1 i ke to move into the trailer at Squires DAm. Mr. Rush will
rent will not be more than the $45.00 previously charged. The District will have the carpeting cleaned and new drapes installed. New tile and dry wall material will be purchased by the District and Mr. Rush will install the tile and dry wall. Manager Priday will also outline in writing what the District expects Mr. Rush to do and what the District will 60.
work next week to work out the arrangements for relocating the
I and Tom Wilson, Vista Irrigation District, and R. Aldrich, City of
maintain the trailer and pay the sas and electric bill and the
I Manager Priday recommended that John Henley and Ray Lopez be permitted to attend a 20 hour Construction Safety Course sponsored by the San Giego County Safety Council at $60.00 per student. After discussion, upon motion of Girector klac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Board approved John Henley and Ray Lopez attending the San Diego County Safety Council and payment of $60.00 per student.
Marlager Priday informed the Board that he has received a request from W. Allen Kelly for water service. Mr. Kelly would like to tap into the City's 10" line but the land is in I. D. No.. 3 area. r?anager Priday will work out the details for the next Board meeting.
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Squires Uiam Kanager Pri aay presented an estimated cost from AA Fence Co. for No. 2 Fence installing 2,140 feet, around three sides, of fencing around Squires Dam No. 2 site in the amount of $1,359.73 and recommended accepting this bid. After discussion , upon motion of Ci rector Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, the Board approved the bid from AA Fence Co. in the amount of $1,395.73 to instal 1 fencing around Squi res Dam 1\10. 2 s
Special Accounts:
Upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Director klac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Woodside/Kubota and Associates in the amount
of $706.00 general engineering; $2,106.00 Special Projects; and $726.00 Alga Road Transmission Yiain Project for a total of $3,538.00 for services for the month of February, 1973.
Manager Priday opened the one bid received for the white jeep, I e E. No. 60563. The bid was for $559.23 from Hal Friddle, Coronado, California. After discussion, upon motion of Di rector Carmi chael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Eoard accepted the bid from Hal Friddle in the amount of $559.23 for the white jeep I. D. No. 60563.
President Maerkle presented Ray Lopez with a Certificate from the San Diego County Safety Council stating that he has completed training in Trench Shoring Safety.
Ratification After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by of Checks Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified
covering the period February 22, 1973 thru March 7, 1973.
Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board went into executive session at 4:13 P. M. to discuss possible litigation. The meeting was resumed at 4:47 P. M. and President Maerkle announced that Manager Priday and Engineer Kubota will arrange a meeting with Mr. Hunter Cook, City Engineer, and explain the Eistrict's wholesale water rates and wholesale meter connections.
Meeting was declared adjourned at 5:OO P. M.
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Checks No. 256 thru Check No. 284 in the amount of $104,975.17
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ATTEST:
I Secretary &* of t e Board of Directors
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