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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-07-05; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGELAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON JULY 5, 1973 AT 2:00 P. M. AT 5780 EL CAMI1'.iO REAL, CARLSBUD, CALIFORNIA: I The meeting was cal led to order at 2:05 P. M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmi chael and Mac Leod ansh;ering roll call. Directors Engelmann and Kelly were absent. Also present were Manager Pri day, Legal Counsel Swirs ky , Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Randall Mitchell, and Office Secretary. Mrs. Betty Duran, reporter for the Blade-Tribune was also present. Hr. Charles Anson (2:lO P.M.) was also present representing the City of Carlsbad. Approval of A correction was noted on dates of Girector Engelmann's absence Minutes from the State for period June 27, 7973 to July 75, 1973. After Carmichael, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 20, 1973, were approved with this correction. discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Di rector Pub1 i c Randal 1 Mitchell reported on the tour of the San Diego Gas and Electric Relations Plant facilities held on June 21, 1973, and passed oirt pictures. tie also informed the Board that there are two news stories out on District activities, one on the meeting today and the other on the bi 11 ing changes - Copies of an annual report issued by the 01 ivenhain Municipal Kater District on their 14 years of operation were also reviewed by the Board and Mr. Mitchell will be looking into the preparation of a similar brochure for the District either on an annual or semi -annual basis. Investments In the absence of Treasurer Kelly, President Maerkle presented the report on inve tments as of June 30, 1973. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Boara ratified Item 2-C, Time Deposit dated June 26, 1973, in the amount of $50,000.00, with interest rate of 8 1/8%, maturing December 21, 1973. 1 San Diego Manager Priday reported that the District has received a letter County 'w'ater from the San Diego County Water Authority indicating they cannot Authori ty put into effect their price raise scheduled for July 1, 1973, be- This information will be passed on to the City of Carlsbad for their budget discussioi cause of the Federal price freeze extending until August 14, 1973. Legal Counsel : Resolution Legal Counsel passed out copies of proposed resolution entitled SB 629 DISTRICT SUPPORTING SENATE BILL NO. 629". After discussion, the said by Director Mac Leod, was adopted by the followi ng vote: NO. 300 - "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARG OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER Resolution numbered 300, upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded AYES : Directors : Carmi chael , Flac Leod, Maerkl e NOES : Di rectors : None ABS EI"\I T : Di rectors : Engelmann, Kel ly Resolution Legal Counsel presented copies of proposed Resolution No. 301, entitled No. 301 "RESOLUTIOK OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OBJECTING TG THE USE OF IMPORTED WATER FOR COOLING PURPOSES FC2 POWER GENERATING PLANTS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN LIEU OF OCEAN WATER. I After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Carmichael, the said Resolution No. 301 was adopted by the fol1ow.in.g vote: AYES : Directors: Carmichael , Mac Leod, Maerkle NOES : Directors : None ABSENT: Gi rectors : Engelmann , Kel ly Squires Dam Legal Counsel reported on the negotiations now underway with the No. 2 Don Hubbard Contracting Company for operation of a commercial decomposed granite pit. He informed the Board that Mr. Hubbard picked up a copy of the check 1 ist prepared by the Distri ct staff and has indicated that all points are all right with him. He has agreed to a financial step formula and wi 11 now work and try to get some report writers which will be presented to the Board for their approval. It is possible hs may want to present some informally, or call a special meeting if everything works out. I District Engineer: Subdivision /he Engineer informed the Board that a briefing session on some of Prog ram the new developments that have come in within the last three or four - weeks will be he1 d later in the meeting. Casi tas de Engineer Kubota presented the right of way document for Phase 2 of La Costa the Casi tas de 1 a Costa Subdivison, executed by the A. L. J. Enter- Subdivision prises Corp. and recormended that the Cistrict formally accept this easement. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Distric accept this Grant of Right of Way and authorize the President and Secretary to execute this document and to proceed with its recordation. D-1 Reservoir Engineer Kubota reported that as of last Monday Robinson and Burnap Paintiny completed the interior painting at the E-1 Reservoir and we are now in a two-week curing period after which the tank will be returned to service. A1 1 work was done that is required under their proposal and there was intensive inspection during the project by the District Superintendent, John Pierce and Inspector Jerry Whitley. They collectively feel the Contractor did a real good job on the project and the contracting firm will be turning in their billing to the District for payment. As a second report on this project the Engineer gave sone brief background concernin! construction of the D-2 and La Costa Reservoirs and the interior painting at D-1 Reservoir in 1968 and the complaint on the project. Taylor and Hoover, as prime contractor, have been working with Orange Belt Coatings and Engard Coatings Corporat'. in an effort to get this remedial work done. Based on these negotiations, the decision was made to get the work done at the 0-1 Reservoir so that District would have an exact amount of money in the event the matter goes to court. Also involved is the fact that during the course of construction of the City of Carlsbad's Water Improvement Project 9 Taylor and Hoover were also working with OrangeBelt Coatings and the Engard Coatings Corporation and had attached a provision to the job that they woul d do tne work for the Carlsbad Kunicipal Water District before the final payment was made on the City's project. Information has now been received by the District that the Engard Coatings Corporatic has filed a court action against ClrangeBelt Coatings, Taylor and Hoover, and the Ci ty of Carlsbad to get the $8,800.00 due on the project. lifter reviewing the matter, Legal Counsel has recommended that the CpiiWD file a cross complaint in this law suit to recover its costs. After discussion , upon motion of Director blac Leod, seconded by Director Carmichael , and unanimously carried, it was moved that Legal Counsel be authorized to fi 1 e any necessary complaints and take any necessary action in filing a counter claim to engage in this suit. Senate Bi 11 The Board reviewed copies of a letter sent out by the State Office 896 - Dam of Emergency Services relating to the new State Law which requires Safety a study and preparation of an emergency plan to provide protection for inhabitants residins below the darr; site should an unexpected breach occur. Deadline for submission to the State is September 7, 1973. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Engineer be authorized to proceed with the preparation of this plan in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Emergency Services under the Dam Safety Bi 11. Iriater Treatment Engineer Kubota reported that the Staff felt it was timely to Program move on the purchase of the water treatment safeguards and I I equipment for the District's two Chlorination Stations, a Meeting July 5, 1973 -2- budgeted item approved last year. Proposals have been obtained fron; two firms to furnish automatic switchover systems for both the Santa Fe and Squires Dam Stations , and an automatic flow chlorinator and chlorine residual analyzer and recorder for the Squires Lam Station. lie explained the benefits and reliability that will be gained with this equipment and pointed out that it also will work in with the State Health Department requirements. It was the Staff's recommendation that the District accept the proposal of California Environmental Controls , Inc. in the amount of $8,363.00. Piping, wiring and other items to complete the installation have been estinlated at a cost of $4,000.00, bringing the total project to $12,000.00. After discussion , upon motion of Director Carmi cnael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, ana unanimously carried, the Board authorized the issuance of Purchase Order No. 1637, to California Environrfiental Controls, Inc., in the amount of $8,363.40. A recess was called at 3:lO P. K. and the meeting resumed at 3:25 P. p?. Subdivision Engineer Kubota displayed maps and held a briefing session for the Program Board on developments in the District now in the pl anning stages e I He reported that planning is now underway on the following projects: Pacesetter Homes (near Kramer Property) 59 acres -- 41 3 1 iving units Vista de 1 a Playa (Schuyler Property) 31% acres -- 190 units Carlsbau Lake Community (Capron Property) 300 living units on 57 acres Lakeshore Gardens "(Poinsettia Lane) -- 36.7 Acres -- 390 units Rancho la Questa -- (Ayres Property) 120 acres with 762 units. Kratter Project (Bressi Ranch) 717 Acres -- total living units 3,859 Carillo Ranch -- 100 Acres -- 253 living units and 253 Acres -- 4,520 1 i ving units Lido Land Company -- 800 Acres -- 4,000 1 i ving units El Camino Portal -- 79 Acres -- 291 living units An outline on the advance planning studies for these projects will be presented by the Engineer at the next regular meeting. GeReral bianager: I Meetings The Manager reported on his attendance at the regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council held on July 3, 1973. CMKD Manager Pri day asked for the 60ard's gui dance in considering for sofie Override future date the possibility of reducing or eliminating the override for Charges water deliveries to the City of Carlsbad through the El Camino Mesa since the water to these areas will now be metered at the new location just north of Kell.y Drive. He explained that it would be a good step in our relations with the City and the arount of revenue involved could be worked out in our budgeted revenues. After discussion, it was agreed that the Manager and Engineer will get together and work out this program. Approval of Lipon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Hac Leod, 13i 1 1s and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Koodside-Kubota $3,452.00 for special projects, fcr a total amount due of $4,188.00. Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Carmichael , and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Farmer's Insurance Group in the amount of $3,552.80 for the annual preniium on the Gistrict's insurance coverage. Einer The Manager read in full a letter from Einer Brothers, dated June 27, brothers 1973, requesting that the $50.00 penalty levied for use of unme-tered water be waived due to the circumstances involved. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael 5 seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the request be denied. Announcement of Quarterly Water Agencies Association bleeting to be held July 19, 1973 3 with Poway Municipal Water District as host agency. A deep pit barbeque is plannned with a guided tour of Poway's Filtration Plant, Dam and Recreational Facility in lieu of speaker. Reservations are to be in by July 12, 1973. Metering Station and the Rancho Line Metering Station (May Company Vault: & Associates in the amount of $736.00 for general engineering and I Meeting July 5, 1973 - 3- I Ratification Upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, of Checks and unanimously carrieti, the Board ratified Checks 140. 615 through No. 639, in the amount of $13,545.29, covering the period June 21, 1973, through July 5, 1973. The meeting was declared adjourned at 4:20 P. M. ATTEST : I I Mpptinn ,111111 5 la71 -a-