HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-05-02; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINCiTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON MAY 2, 1973 AT 2:OO P. M. AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD , CALI FORN I A :
The meeting was called to order at 2:02 P. M. by President blaerkle with Directors Carmi chael 9 Engelmann, Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call o Also present were
Manager Priday , Engineer Kubota, Legal Counsel Swi rs ky , Publ i c Re1 ations Consultant Randal 1 I4itchell and Office Secretary. Mrs. Betty Duran, reporter for the Blade Tribune newspaper, Hunter Cook, City Engineer, Mr. Fred Harris, CMWD Citizens I Advisory Committee Chairman and Mr. Burt Pritchard, representing KOA, were also present.
Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by M; nutes Director Engelmann,' and unanimously carried, the minutes of the - regular meeting of April 18, 1973 were approved as mailed out.
Eirector Engelmann reported on the legislative session held at Sacramento, Apri 1 24 thru April 26, 1973 and reviewed for the Board the assembly bills that
will be voted on in the near future.
President Maerkle reported on the President's Institute held at Monterey, April 27 thru April 29, 1973.
Director Kelly informed the Board that the San Di ego Gas Pr Electri c Co. wi 11 not consider any new construction along the Coastline due to the Environmental Impact Act and are planning new facilities inland, which will mean an increase in the usage of imported water.
KOA Engineer Kubota presented a preliminary plan map for the KOA Project. Campgrounds He informed the Board that there is no problem in providing water service to the campgrounds just a question of whether to put in a
high pressure or low pressure 1 ine. He will evaluate the plans and present his recotrmendations at a 1 ater meeting.
'I Mr. Pritchard left the meeting at this time, 2:45 P. M,
Publ i c Randall Mitchell reported on the news release in the Blade Tribune Re1 ations newspaper.
City Mr. Fred t-larris , Chairman, CMWD Citizens Advisory Committee, passed out Proposal copies of a letter to Playor Gunne from the Citizens Advisory Committee recommending that the City refrain from spending public funds for a feasibility stuciy prior to the completion of the same kind of study by the CMMD Citizens Advisory Committee. tie informed the Board that a reply has been received from Nayor Dunne stating he is agreeable to this recommendation. Mr. Harris out- lined for the Board the Comi-ttees format for arriving at a basic water rate for the whole District and also the forrrat for a proposed operating budget for one entity, either City or District. Mr. Harris, after discussing the proposed budget
format with Mr. Hunter Cook and Manager Priday, has determined that the proposed feasibility study will take approximately 60 to 90 days after June 30, 1973 to complete.
The Board reviewed the three proposals submitted by the Consultants to the City of Carl sbad.
Manager Priday proposed that the Board of Cirectors advise the City Council of the wishes of the Citizens Advisory Committee to continue their data gathering as an integral part of a final conclusioK. The conclusion may be reached by a consultant after having reviewed the committees data. The Committees data will have been re- viewed by City and District staff for correctness of detail.
After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board moved that a letter containing Man<ager Priday's recommendation- be forwarded to the City Council signed by President Maerkle.
A short recess was called at 3:33 P. M. to 3:47 P. M..
Mrs. Betty Ouran left the meeting at this time, 3:45 P. P;.
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Legal Counsel :
Resolution Legal Counsel presented a resol ution entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE No. 298 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT APPLYING FOR THE CGNSEWT OF THE SAN DIEGC COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY TO THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM CARLSBAG rmr~IcIPAL WATER DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SECTION 11 (3F THE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY ACT, WHICH TERRITORY IS NOW INCORP- ORATED WITH OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT (LA COSTA VALE UNIT NO. 1 DETACHMENT). After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, said resolution numbered "298" was adopted by the following - I vote:
AYES : Directors : Carmi chael , Engelmann , Kel ly , Mac Leod, Maerkl e
NOES : Di rectors : None
ABSENT: Directors : None
Insurance Legal Counsel informed the Board that he was able to secure product
in the amount of $117.90 to cover the period February 27 to July 9, 1973. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Mac Leod, ana unanimously carried, the Board approved payment in the amount of $117.90 to Truck Insurance Exchange for Product Liability Insurance for the period Feburary 27, 1973 to July 9, 1973.
Director Kelly suggested that a resolution be prepared by Legal Counsel offering a reward of $300.00 for the arrest and conviction of anyone caught breaking into the Eistrict's reservoirs. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded
by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board instructed Legal Counsel to prepare a resolution offering $300.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons breaking into a reservoir.
Squi res Legal Counsel informed the Board' that he is waiting for Bueno Gam No. 2 Colorado Municipal Water Gistri ct to complete their part for the
Detachment detachment of Squires Darn No. 2 site. tie also has the La Costa
liability insurance coverage for the District and presented an invoice
I Meadows detachment pending.
District Engineer:
Subdivisions:
Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the County has negotiated for the con- struction of a new hanger and showroom at Palomar Airport $ southeast of the new tower. No action is necessary as this project will be handled as a request for
water service.
Lot 245 Engineer Kubota presented plans for Lot 245, La Costa Val1 ey No. 5
La Costa which will be a 46 unit condominium with individual services and meters, Valley 5 and recommended that the Board approve these plans. After discussion,
and unanimously carried, the Board approved the plans for Lot 245, La Costa Val ley No. 5.
Lot 185 Engineer Kubota presented preliminary plans for Lot 185, La Costa La Costa South and informed the Board that this project will not require South single meters.
upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Carmi chael ,
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Sq ui res Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he had expected to have a Dam No. 2 proposal from Don Hubbard Contracting Co. in regard to Squires Dam
man look at the site and Mr. Hubbard is now studying the soil analysis report. If he is interested in this project, he wi 11 submit a proposal and the matter will be reopened.
No. 2 excavation, but has not received it. Mr. Hubbard had a grading
Reservoir Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he had discussed with Painting Manager Priday and Legal Counsel Swirsky the painting of the tanks
estimated the cost to be $8500.00 including the paint. Since this is under the
$10,000.00 limit for formal advertising, he will call in two or three painting contractors ana have them submit bids by the next Board meeting. The contractors will be required to list 10 water tanks that have rendered service for at least three years. Manager Priday indicated that it is too late in the season to do the 'ID" tanks but La Costa could be done now. The I'D" tanks could be done later this year. Engineer Kubota will proceed on an informal bid basis for Dl tank.
and recommended proceeding to have Dl repainted immediately. He
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Headquarters Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he had hoped to have the Landscaping land exchange completed but has not received the papers from the
second trust deed holders.
General Nanager:
Nanager Priday reported on the City Council meeting held last night, Ray 1, 1973 and Vice Mayor McComas reported to the Council on his meeting with Mr. Fred Harris and Manager Pri day.
I Manager Priday reported on his meeting with Mr. Hunter Cook, City Engineer.
Budget Manager Priday arjd the Board reviewed the budget schedule for Fiscal
FY 1973-74 Year 1973-74 and President Maerkle will fill in for Director Mac Leod on the May 22, 1973 meeting.
Public President Maerkle inforn?ed the Board that it was pointed out at the Relations President's Institute that a public relations budget was an important
and followed. Director Engelmann informed the Board that the same idea was expressed at the legislative session.
Speci a1 Accounts :
Upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director lilac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Woodside/Kubota and Associates in the amount
of $605.00 General Engineering; $1,874.00 Special Projects; and $197.00 Alga Road Transmission Ma-in Project for a total of $2,676.00.
Ope rat i ons :
Manager Priday informed the Board that the flow from the Water Authority was 14 cfs
and the lake level was 503.0. The crew has installed 60 5/8" meters at Alta Mira No. 2 and that 90% of the Cistrict's easements have been graded. 1 Dam Pe rri s Manager Priday informed the Board that the Perris Dam dedication
will be Friday, Nay 18, 1973 and arrangenents are being made by Dedication the staff for transportation and lunch following the dedication service. The City Counci 1 members and the members of the CMWD Citizens Advisory Committee have been invited to attend the dedi cation.
Randal 1 Fli tchell informed the Board that Medal1 ions wi 11 be available to commemorate the occasion and suggested the District order 36 medal lions and have them embedded in lucite at an estimated cost of $270.00. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Carmi cnael , and unanimously carried, the Board approved the purchase of 36 medal 1 ions to be embedded in 1 uci te at the estimated cost of $270 a 00 a
Director Kelly suggested the Legal Counsel draw up a resolution for the next
Board meeting objecting to the use of imported water by the San Diego Gas & Electric Company if they construct new facilities inland. After discussion, upon motion
of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Carmidlael * and unanimously carried, the
Board instructed Legal Counsel to prepare a resolution to the San Diego Gas & Electric Company objecting to the use of itxported water.
Ratification After discussion, upon motion of Cirector Mac Leod, seconded by of Checks Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified
covering the period April 19, 1973 thru May 2, 1973.
item for District's. A public relations program should be outlined
Checks No. 427 thru Check No. 468 in the amount of $27,154.92
I After discussion , upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Director Engelmann ,
and unanimously carried, the Board gralited Cirector Mac Leod permission to leave the United States for one week.
Meeting was declared adjourned at 4:55 P. M.
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