HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-06-20; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELG ON JUi4E 20, 1973 AT 2:OO P. M. AT 5780 EL CAKINO REAL, CARLSBAD 9 CAL I FORI4 IA :
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P.M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmichael , ERgelmann, Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present were Flanager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Engineer Kubota (2:07 P.M.) Public Relations
Consultant Randall Kitchell , ana Office Secretary. Mrs. Betty Buran, reporter for the Blade Tribune, was also present.
Approval of After discussion, upon Kotion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Mi rl utes Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the I
regular meeting of June 6, 1973 were approved as mailed out.
Sat1 Diego County Director Kelly reported on the regular meeting of the San Diego Water Authority County Water Authority and informed the Board that uiscussions
to take care of all the small Districts, and also reviewed the Treasurer's report for the San Diego County Water Authority.
Chamber of Director Carmichael reported on the Chamber of Commerce meeting held Co mme r ce at the Twin Inns, and also discussed some interesting points of the
have been held on building one large filter plant at Auld Valley
Watergate hearings.
Pub1 i c Randall Mitchell informed the Board that arrangements have been made Relations to tour the San Diego Gas & Electric Company Plant in Carlsbad at
commemorating the dedication of Perris Dam on May 18, 1973.
Legislation Randall Mitchell informed the Board that acting on a request from SB 629 President Maerkle he has checked with Senator Stull 's office regarding
any action will be taken on this bill. After discussion, upon motion of Director
2:OO P. M. tomorrow afternoon , and presented to tne Board the medal 1 ions
SB-629, Joint Powers Agreement, and there is still a few weeks before
I Kelly, seconded by Ijirector Carmichael , and unanimously -carried, the Board instructec Legal Counsel to prepare a resolution for the next Board meeting supporting Senator Stul 1 ' s Bi 11 SB-629.
Citizens President Maerkle informed the Board that Joe Parisi, a member of the Advisory Citizen's Advisory committee, has suggested that William Barlow be Cornlittee appointed to the Committee. The Board agreed that President Maerkle
in serving on the Citizen's Advisory Corxmittee and also contact Tony Howard-Jones as he has never responded to the letter appointing him to the Committee.
A short recess was called at 2:50 P.K. to 3:06 P.M.
Legal Counsel :
Squires Dam Legal Counsel informed the Board that a meeting with Manager Priday,
out1 ine for review before proceeding with a contract. He has divided
should get in touch with Mr. Barlow and see if he would be interested
No. 2 Engineer Kubota and Don Hubbard had been held and he has prepared an
the first phase of construction into three steps. 1. Environmental Impact Report - Hubbard will pay for the report but the selection of the report writers wi 11 be decided by the District. 2. If no adverse facts in the Environmental Impact Report, then Hubbard will proceed with the Road. He will construct and pay all expenses of the road including easements that will be needed. It was suggested that Hubbard firs get written permission and after road is graded out then survey it and get recordabll easements. 3. Excavation - Hubbard wi 11 have the right to remove DG from area design by the District Engineer for the amount of expenses incurred by him at 10 cents per cubic yard. After he has used up his credit the charge will be 15 cents per cubic yard, based on 10 yards per truck. District will have the right to audit his records at any time, and road wi 11 be posted as a private road as it will not be up to the standards acceptable to the City of County. Mr. Hubbard has checked with the County and they have no plans to be connected with this road. The Agreement wi 11 protect the owner of the land as well as the District. Agreement will have a cl ause that the agreement can be terminated on a six months written notice. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that the outline as presented by Legal Counsel be approved. Legal Counsel infornied the Board that Step 1 has to be completed before any work is done at the Dam site.
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District Engineer:
A1 tami ra Engineer Kubota presented maps for Altamira Unit No. 3 for approval. hit No. 3 1. Actual water system in Altamira Unit No. 3. 2. Map for the pipe-
asking for performance within 30 calendar days, the cost for the subdivision line is $65,000.00 and 3. Easement for pipeline relocation. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Cirector Carmichael, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the maps for the A1 tami ra Unit 1.40. 3 subdivision.
A1 i canta Hi 11s Engineer Kubota presented plans showing the A1 i canta Hi 11s project Tract 72-25 on the north si de of the golf course. This has turned out to be
approval of the agreements from La Costa Land Co. for the subdivision map, off site water line for project to the north ana off site water line for the La Costa Vale project to the South. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded
by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, the Board approved accepting the agreements from La Costa Land Co. Manager Priciay informed the Board that this pro- ject was approved by the City Counci 1 1 ast night.
La Costa Engineer Kubota recomended that the water system in La Costa Meadows Meadows Unit 1, 2 ti 3 be accepted and authorized the exoneration of the Bonds. 1, 2 8( 3 After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by
water systems in La Costa Meadow Unit 1, 2 and 3 and authorized the exoneration of the Surety Bonds.
Carl sbad Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the as-built plans for the Industrial Carlsbad Industrial Park have been completed and signed. The water Park line for Beckman Instrument facility is completed and was tested for
line replacement. Altamira has posted a bond and the Engineer is
I three separate water systems in the subdivision, and recomended
Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the
fire flow last week.
Painting Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the contractor has been working Reservoirs for two weeks now and has two crews working on Dl tank. Sandblasting
during the day and painting in the evening. Mr. Bert Winford has taken pictures of the bad spots on the interior and they have been mounted in a book in a manner acceptable for use in court. The tank must set for 14 days after the vinyl coating is completed.
Specifications Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he now has quotes for havin!
or 100 copies at a cost of $78.00 plus tax. The Board agreed to have 50 copies printed for now. Manger Priday informed the Board that at the Manager's breakfast attended this morning, all Districts would like to have a uniform specification.
General Nanager:
Meetings: Manager Priday reported on the City Council meeting held last evening,
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the specifications printed, 50 copies at a cost of $47.00 plus tax
which was adjourned at 9 :00 P. M. and the Councilmen went into executive session.
Calaveras Manager Priday informed the Board that he had attended a meeting with Lake City and County officials regarding the development of Cal averas Lake.
plans call for increasing the surface area of the lake to 56 acres, with a new Dam downstream of the, present lake.
The District will be serving water for Lake Calaveras as the present
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CNW D Ranager Priday reported that he had a request from Jack Blackburn to Facilities rent the CMWD meeting room for one night a month by the Cabril lo
by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the use of the District facilities by the Cabrillo Kennel Club for one night a month and the Manager was instructed to review the rules and regulations covering the use of the District facilities regarding the rent factor.
Kennel C1 ub. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly , seconded
Proposed Gperating Budget:
Fianager Priday and the Board reviewed the preliminary budget and Manager Priday pointed out some of the new items included in the proposed operating budget:
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1. $3.50 Standby pay for each night a man is on first call and 1% times pay if cal led out.
2. Fire hydrant repairs - The City does not maintain the fire hydrants and some arrangements will have to be worked out for maintaining these fire hydrants. 3. Additional man for field work.
Bi-monthly After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Billing Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, the Board approved
July 1, 1973. Notices will be sent with the June billing. changing the billing on the domestic accounts to bi-monthly effective
I Engineering tvianager Priday recommended that the Engineer be put on a retainer
it was decided to break the engineering account into two catagories. A. Consulting Engineer and B. General Engineering.
fee basis except for special projects or subdivisions. After discussior
Legal After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Counsel Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board approved increasing the Legal Counsel retainer $75.00 per month.
Pub1 i c Upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Engelmann, the Relations motion to raise the Public Relations Consultants fee $50.00 per month was approved by the following vote: 3 Ayes and 2 Noes. Director Kelly and Director Nac Leod voted no. After discussion, it was agreed to break the Publie Relations account into two catagories, A. Public Relations $3600.00 and B. Special Events $2500.00.
Capital Manager Priday informed the Board that he and Engineer Kubota will meet Outlay with the Budget Comi ttee to go over the capital outlay i tems .
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Resolution Nanager Priday informed the Board that he has reviewed and compared ho. 299 the District's salaries with eleven other Cistricts and recommended that a 7% pay increase be approved for all District employees except Rick Rush who wi 11 receive a 5% increase and free rent at the Squires Dam trailer. After discussion, upon motion of Girector Carmichael , seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, the Board adopted Resolution [io. 299 setting forth the new range classifications anti salaries for fiscal year 1973-74 and rescinding Resolution No. 285, by the following vote:
AYES : Directors: Carmichael, Engelmann, Kelly, Mac Leod, Maerkle
NOES: Di rectors : None
ABSENT: Di rectors : None
Legal Counsel will prepare Resolution No. 299 for the next Board meeting.
Proposed After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Operating Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board adopted
Budget the proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year. 1973-74, in the amount of $552,952 reflecting a 5% increase from fiscal year 1972-73.
Ratification After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by of Checks Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 559 thru Check No. 614 in the amount of $64,600.51 covering the period June 7, 1973 thru June 20, 1973.
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Upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Di rector Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board granted Director Engelmann permission to leave the State of California for the period June 27, 1973 thru July 15, 1973.
Meeting was declared adjourned at 5:59 P. M.
ATTEST :
- Secretary of the Board of Directors
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