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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-06-06; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARE OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD tYiUt4ICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON JUNE 6, 1973 AT 2:OO P. M. AT 5780 EL CAKINO REAL, CARLSBAB , CAL I FORN I A : The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P. M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmichael , Engelmann, Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present were Kanager Pri day , Legal Counsel Swi rs ky , Engineer Kubota , Pub1 i c Re1 ations Consultant Randall Mitchell, and Office Secretary. Mr. Don Hubbard, Hubbard Contracting Co., and Mr. Chuck Anson, representing the City of Carlsbad, were also present. Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director biac Leod, seconded by Mi nutes Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the I regular meeting of May 16, 1973 were approved as mailed out. Perris Dam Randall NItchell gave a brief report on the Perris Dam dedication, Ledi cation and presented two different kinds of medallions for the Board's consideration. After discussion, it was agreed to order the design previously decided upon. Squires Dam Don Hubbard informed the Board that after studying the soil analysis 110. 2 report and making core boring tests his company is prepared to pay for the Environmental Impact Report and build a new access road to the site in exchange for like amount of DG. This would be the first phase of Squires Dam No. 2 reservoir and Mr. Hubbard would like an agreement for two or three years duration. After discussion, upon motion of Director t4ac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried, the Board moved to proceed with Phase I of Squires Gam No. 2 and instructed Legal Counsel and the Staff to prepare the necessary agreements with Don Hubbard Contracting Co. Legal Counsel : Legal Counsel reported that he. is working on the resolution for the San Di ego Gas and Electric Co. objecting to the use of imported water for cooling purposes and is having trouble with the wording and suggested that a tour of the Encino Plant might be helpful. Randall Mitchell will make arrangements for a field trip to the Encino Plant of the San Diego Gas Sr Electric Co. A short recess was called at 3:Ol P. M. to 3:20 P. M. Randal 1 Mi tchell informed the Board that during the recess he made arrangements to tour the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. plant for Thursday, June 21, 1973 at 2:OO P. M. District Engineer: Seavi ew Engineer Kubota informed the Board that Seaview Condomini um Project's Condominium agreemeiYt expired in February, 1973 and he has been in contact with the developer and has received a time schedule from them. They need approximately eleven more weeks to complete the project. He recommended that the Board formally acknowledge the delays and extend their time to September 1, 1973, and after that the District will take the necessary steps to complete the project. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the engineer to advise the developer ana the Bonding Company that the tiKe has been extended to September 1, 1973 for completion of the project. La Costa Engineer Kubota informed the Board that his office has completed re- Greens viewing the charges for the La Costa Greens project and La Costa Land deposit, $780.00 from Tres Verde project and $360.00 that will be charged to the other six lots, $60 .OO per lot , as a special charge , when plans are received. Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he has received the Instrument of Credit form for the new La Costa Land Co. Subdivision. Manager Priday and Legal Counsel will review the form. Reservoir Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he has negotiated with Painting Robinson and Burnap Company and the necessary purchase orders have been issued. The 01 Tank has been drained and cleaned and R&B will start the job on Monday. He recommended a photographer take pictures of the bad I I Co. will be reinbursed $2,339.40. Th.is amount includes the $1200.00 spots to be used as evidence in case of a court case. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Engineer to have Bert Winford take the necessary pictures of the interior of the Dl tank. Land Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the attorney for the second Exchange trust deed holders in Hawaii was re1 uctant to mai 1 the original trust Kubota recommended that the Board accept the Quit Claim Deed from North County Investment Group and after discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the Quit Claim Deed from North County Investment Group. Alga Road Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the District has recently Transmission received $68,754.30 from La Costa Land Co. for a total of $285,368.12 Main Project for their share of the Alga Road Transmission Main. General Manager: Meetings Manager Priday reported on the Las Vegas conference, May 13 thru May 18, rate studies. Manager Priday reported on the City Council meeting held last night, June 5, 1973, and informed the Board that the Ayers Annexation, 1106 acres, had been accepted by the City of Carl sbad and there is also some activity on the McReynolds property devel opment . KOA Engineer Kubota has been in contact with Mr. Pritchard, KOA Campgrounds Campgrounds and Mr. Pritchard is considering asking the Board to waive the require- ment that he install a pipeline in Palomar Airport Road. deed to the Title Company but has now promised to do so. Engineer I 1973, and informed the Board that all hater Agencies are concerned with Clarence Nanager Priday informed the Board that he has had a communication from Dawson Clarence Dawson regarding the 12.5 acres adjacent to the District's Property boundary on Palomar Airport Road ne'ar the Carlsbad Raceway. E. Sahagun , who is presently leasing the land to the west of the 12.5 acres, would like to expand his operation and since his meter is in the District area, he could run pipe over to the new area. Manager Pri day has been in contact with Bueno Colorado Irrigation District and is waiting fo hear from them if they will agree to the Distri serving the area on a 'temporary basis. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board authoriz the staff to proceed with serving this area on a temporary basis as soon as the Bueno Colorado Irrigation District gives permission. USMC Manager Priday informed the Board that he has received a request from Transitional Harold Lawson, Sergeant, USMC, for employment with the District to Program learn about public water systems before returning to civilian life. Program at no cost to the District , and Nanager Priday recommended that the Board accept him. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Directo Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the employment. of Harold Lawson under the USMC Transitional Program for approximately three months. Pal omar Manager Pri day informed the Board that he has received a communi cation Airport from the Director of Airport Operations regarding the expansion of the Expansion Palomar Airport. The District wi 11 keep in touch regarding the "E" Line to the North of the Airport. Director Kelly in answer to the letter he received, suggested the airport lengthen the runway and plant trees at the back take- off to baffle the noise. 1 His employment with the District would be under the Transitional I. Operations : Manager Priday informed the Board that the staff has been reviewing and considering some changes in the following operations: deposits with any plans submitted; Bi- monthly billing, domestic accounts billed every two months; raising standby charges to Mobile Home Parks and Condominiums. Manager Priday recommended that Legal Counsel prepare a resolution containing these changes for the next Board meeting so the .. changes will be effective July-1, 1973. After discussion, upon motion Of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Legal Counsel to prepare the necessary resolution for the Board meeting of June 20, 1 Meeting June 6, 1973 -2- Speci a1 Accounts : Upon motion of birector Carmi chael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Woodside/Kubota & Associates in the amount of $669.00 general ensineering; $2,507.00 special accounts; $348.55 Alga Road Trans- mission Main Project; for a total of $3,524.55 for services for month of May, 1973. Manager Priday informed the Board that the Chestnut Avenue meter will be installed at Kelly Drive on Thursday night, June 7, 1373. Manager Priday referred a proposed resolution regarding Federal Revenue Sharing to Engineer Kubota and Legal Counsel Swirsky for review and action at the next Board meeting . Ratification After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by of Checks Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified covering the period Nay 17, 1973 thru June 6, 1973. Meeting was declared adjourned at 4:40 P. M. I / Checks No. 523 thru Check i4o. 558 in the amount of $16,692.70 f Directors I__ ATTEST : ~.. .~ ...., -.dm &- "" " Secretary of the Board of Directors I I Meeting June 6, 1973 -3-