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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-05-16; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER EISTRICT HELD Oit MAY 16, 1973 AT 2:OO P. M. AT 5780 EL CAMIN0 REAL, CARLS BAD, CAL I FORN I A : I The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P.N. by President filaerkle with Directors Carrnichael , Engelmann, Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present were Engineer Kubota, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Public Relations Consultant Randall Mitchell , and Office Secretary. Kanager Priday was absent. Mrs. Betty Duran, reporter for the Blade Tribune, and Mr. Chuck Anson, representing the City of Carlsbad, were also present. Appro Val After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by of Minutes Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 1973 were approved as mailed out. San Diego County Director Kelly reported on the regular meeting of the San Di ego Water Authority County Water Authority. Chamber of Randall Mitchell reported on the Chamber of Commerce meeting held on Commerce May 8, 1973, and that he was the program director. Perris Randall Mitchell reported that transportation has been arranged for by Dam the District and he has made 1 uncheon arrangements at the Homestead Restaurant in Rancho California following the dedication of the Perris Dan. The medals have been ordered and should be ready in the next week. He will be taking pictures of the dedication for both the Blade Tribune and Carlsbad Journal newspapers, and Radio Station KLMO would 1 i ke a report as soon as the dedication service is over. I A discussion was held on the article in the Thursday, May 10, 1973 issue of the Carlsbad Journal and Mr. Mitchell informed the Board that he has had a meeting with Mr. Fred Gates, Editor of the Carlsbad Jouranl , and wi 11 be keeping in con- tact with him. Director Kelly asked the question who does the voting when the City has annexed enough land to meet the 80% requi rment. Legal Counsel informed the /.'' merrbers that the registered voters of the entire District do the voting, and that he is working up a simple summary of the procedure for the Board merrbers. Legal Counsel : Legal Counsel infornied the Board that he is working on the resolution for the San Di ego Gas & Electric Company and wi 11 have it for the next meeting. A short recess was called at 2:55 P. K. to 3:lO P. E. District Engineer: Subdivisions: Engineer Kubota informed the Board that La Costa Land Co. has advised all Public Agencies that instead of purchasing Bonds they are now going to use Letters of Credit for their future improvement projects. The Cistri ct had this type of agree- Kent for the construction of Alga .Road Transmission Main. Legal Counsel will work out the form format for the Letter of Credit for future agreements. I Tres Verde Engineer Kubota informed the Board that Earrie and Parnell Chase Subdivision had posted a bond, dated April 11, 1972, for the development of Lots 2 and 3 of La Costa Greens, Tres Verde Condomini urn, in the amount of $780.00. This water system is now completed and Mr. Chase has sent in the check in the amount of $780.00 and Engineer Kubota recommended that the Board accept this water system and release the Bond. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the water system for Tres Verde and authorized the release of the S urety Bond . La Costa Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the developer of the La Costa Estates Estates North Project will also be developing the adjacent lot later North and in order to have the La Costa Estates North map approved, he must developed in order to have a primary and secondary source of water. No action is necessary today on this project. first install a 16" water line thru the empty lot to the site being Engineer Kubota also informed the Board that the District cannot be idle too long in bringing additional water supply to the La Costa area as 200 to 300 homes will be constructed within the next year. KOA Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he has gone over the overall Campgrounds development with Mr. Pri tchard and Mr. Pritchard has asked the Di stri c, year while the permanent line is being constructed in order for him to open his campgrounds this summer. There will be a standard subdivision agreement with Mr. Pri tchard. for a temporary connection at the east end of his property for one I Casitas de la Engineer Kubota presented an easement deed fron; A. L. J. Enterprises Cos t a No. 1 for the water system in Casi tas de 1 a Costa Project and is on a form furni'shed by the Title Insurance and Trust Co. and Engineer Kubota will ask that the District's standard form be used. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the easement deed for the water system in Casitas de la Costa Subdivision on a form satisfactory to the Engineer. recommended that the Board accept this easement deed. The easement A1 tami ra Engineer Kubota presented plans and reviewed for the Board the re- Subdivisions location of the District's line at the developers expense. A formal agreement will be drawn up for this project. Be c kman Engineer Kubota presented an easement deed for the water line to the Faci 1 ity Beckman facility and recommended that the Board accept this easement Girector Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the easement deed from Beckman Instruments Inc. and authorized recordation. As-Buil t Engineer Kubota presented the as-buil t plans for the water line to the P1 ans Beckman faci 1 ity and recommended the Board approve the plans. After discussion, upon motion of Gi rector Mac Leod, seconded by Ci rector Kelly , and unanimously carried, the Board approved the as-buil t plans for the water line to the Beckman Instruments, Inc. facility. Reservoir Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he had sent out notices to Painting four contractors and presented the following quotations: deed. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by I Dl Dl PU 2 Dl, 2 and La Costa Wilson PU Hampton .$ 10,689 20,865 Gal b t as co 11,054 21,298 Lundeen Coatings 12,978 25,600 Robinson & Burnap 10,781 22,085 31,731 32,574 39,869 33,732 Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the specifications sent out called for sand blasting where there were bubbles but all four of the contractors suggested that the entire interi0.r be sandblasted for a firm bonding of the vinyl paint. After discussion, upon notion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Engineer to negotiate with Robinson and Burnap Co. for repainting the Dl tank and authorized the issuing of two purchase orders, one for 1 abor and scaffolding and one for paint materials. Land Engineer Kubota informed the Board that a copy of the Quit Claim Deed Exchange was mailed to the second trust deed holders attorney 1 ast Thursday and he should be hearing from him shortly. General Manager: I Bell ford Engineer Kubota informed the Board that LAFCO has drawn up a draft of Village an agreement. which is being reviewed by the Bell ford Village District District Board. Council Mrs. Betty Duran informed the Board that the City Council agreed 1 ast Meeting night not to hire a consultant but to let the CNWD Citizens Advisory Committee complete their study in answer to President Maerkle's letter. Randall Mitchell informed the Board that he has made arrangements to have pictures taken at the press trailer at Perris Dam, and those who are planning on attending wi 11 meet at Poinsettia P1 aza at 8: 30 A. M. bleeting May 16, 1973 -2- 1 Operations : Engineer Kubota reported the lake level at 503.5 and the flow from the Water Authority of 15 cfs. The crew moved the venturi meter from Chestnut Avenue last Thursday night and are in the process of welding up the joints at the new installatic Three new irrigation meters were installed and the crew is continuing routine maintenance and all easement roads have been graded. Landscaping Engineer Kubota presented Manager Priday's recommendation that $1,000 and Sign be budgeted for erection of a sign and additional landscaping at the La Costa La Costa Reservoir site. After discussion, upon motion of Director Reservoi r Mac Leod, seconded by Cirector Engelmann and unanimously carried, the Board authorized a budget figure of $1,000.00 for erection of a qjnn and arjdit-innal landcraninn at thn La rncta Rncawtnirxii-a tIn?Aar thn divnrtinn-