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Home My WebLink About1973-07-18; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD NUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON JULY 18, 1973 AT 2:00 P. M. AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CAKLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: I The meeting was called to order at 2:04 P. M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmichael, Engelmann, Kelly (2~08 P.M.) and Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present were General Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swi rsky, Ensineer Kubota, Pub1 ic Re1 ations Consultant Randal 1 “itchel 1 and Offi ce Secretary. blrs. Betty Duran, reporter for the B1 ade Tribune, Flr. Chuck Anson, City of Carl sbad and Niss Jean Ne1 son, reporter for the Cbserver , Mere a1 so present. Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Eirector Mac Leod, seconded by Mi n Utes Director Carmichael, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 5 9 1973 were approved as mai 1 ed out. San Diego County Director Kelly reported on the regular meeting of the San Ijiego Water Authority County Water Authority and announced that Director Badger was re-elected chairman. He also reported on the plans of the Water Authority to obtain a 50/50 mix of Colorado River and Feather River waters for the San Diego area, plus the plans for filtration and the fact that some Districts are against receiving filtered water. Chamber of Ei rector Carmichael reported on the Chamber of Commerce meeting that Commerce he and Manager Priday had attended. The speaker was Mr. Eric Larson, Chief Operator of the new Palomar Airport Tower. Publi c Randal 1 Mitchell introduced Jean Nelson, reporter for a new weekly Re1 ations newspaper, the Observer, who wi 11 be attendirig, the Board meetings leaving the Carlsbad Journal. It was suggested that the. District make the land around the tanks available for test plots for the Future Farmers of America class at Carlsbad High School. The instructor, Mr. Delemeter, would be in charge and Mr. Mitchell will obtain a listing of the parcels of land that are available. from time to time. He also informed the Board that Fred Gates is I Legal Counsel : Legal Counsel informed the board that he has received a letter from the Department of Justice 1 isting the 57 Environmental and Coastal suits that are pending since June 1972. District Engineer: Subdivision Program: La Costa Plaza Engineer Kubota presented for acceptance a Right of Way Easement Shopping Center Deed from the La Costa Land Co. for the water system in the La Costa Plaza Shopping Center and recommended approval. After discussion, upon motion of Di rector Kelly, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and un- animously carried, the Board accepted the Easercent Deed from La Costa Land Co. Alicante Engineer Kubota presented on Off site Easement Geed from La Costa Hills Land Co. for the water line that will connect Alfil Way and Gibralter upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the Easement Deed from La Costa Land Co. Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he has had a meeting with one developer and has several more scheduled in regard to the land South of Palomar Airport Road and all the developers are expecting to pay an additional connection type of fee. He will prepare an outline of the sttidy and procedures for this section of land as to future water requirements and capacity. Sq ui res Darn LeQal Counsel reported that Don Nubbard was agreeable to the terms Addition No. 2 as outlined and authorized the staff to proceed on the report Phase I writers. Engineer Kubota recommended that the firm of Woodward Envicon be hired to do the Environmental Impact Report. He has Street and recommended acceptance of this Easement Deed. After discussion I checked them out and they were awarded the contract by the San Diego County Water kuthori ty to do an Environmental Impact Report for them. Engineer Kubota estimated the cost of the report to be approximately $5,000.00, and recommended that the Board authorize the staff to negctiate with Woocward Envicon, Inc. for the Environ- mental Impact Report for which Lon Hubbard will reitburse the District. After discussion, upon motion of Director Nac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the staff to proceed on the Environ- rriental Impact Report. A short recess was called at 3:08 P. M. to 3:15 P. !*I. Reservoir Engineer Kubota informed the Board that Robinson and Burnap have com- Painting pleted painting the interior of the Dl Reservoir and presented two invoices in connection with this project. 1. Invoice from Robinson SC Burnap in the amount of $9,531 .OO for services in accordance with Purchase Order No. 1630 and 2. Invoice from Bert W. Winford in the amount of $196.35 for photo- graphing the interior bad spots of El Reservoir. Engineer Kubota infcrmed the Board that Robinson and Burnap had to use an additional 137 gallons of super tank vinyl coating and recommended that the District pay part of the additional cost of the paint. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leoci, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board approved paytwnt to Robinson and Burnap in the amount of $9,531 .OO plus an additional $270.00 for the extra paint. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Bert W. Winford in the amount of $196.35 for photographing the interior of Dl reservoir. Legal Counsel informed the Board that he is proceeding with filing an action against Engard Coating Co. I I Piezometers Engineer Kubota informed the board that he has received the piezometer the reports will be forwarded to the State Department of Lams. He reported some concern was shown in regard to the settlement markers. Ch1 orination Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the State Department of of Chlorinators. He also informed the Board that the new chlorination equipment will monitor the chlorination usage, and a representative from the State Health Department was down and went over the new equipKent speci fi cations and is very pleased with how the District is updating its chlorination equipment. He will write a letter requesting an alarm system be added to the new equipment. reports from Fugro, Inc. but that a revision must be made and then Public Health now has a manaatory certification program for operators General Manager: Meetings Manager Priday reported on the City Counci 1 Meeting held last night and that some of the Districts are very much against filtered water as they are mostly agri culture areas. Capital Manager Priday and the Board briefly reviewed the Capital Improvement Expenditures Projects for fiscal year 1973-74 and asked that the Directors review also on the Manager's meeting held this morning. He informed the Board these projects for discussion at the next Board meeting. Purchase Orders: I Upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Qiac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved Purchase Order No. 1638 to Rockwell .International in the amount of $1,936.09 for a 6" meter to replace the malfuntioning 8" meter at the Palomar Airport Vault. Nanager Pri day inforned the Board that he had requested Engineer Kubota. to amend his agreement with the District and presented a new agreement from Engineer Kubota and reconmended that it be executed by the Board as previously approved at the 1 ast Board meeting. Speci a1 Accounts : After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Mac Leod, Meeting July 18, 1973 -2- and unanimously carried, the Board approved payKent to the Carlsbad Chather of Commerce in the amount of $75.00 for membership dues for the year 1973-74. Engineer Kubota presented a map for execution by the President and Secretary of an easement from La Costa Larrd Co. which the District has had since 1968, for tract 72.25. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the President and Secretary to execute the map. Ratification After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by of Checks Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified covering the period July 6, 1973 thru July 18, 1973. blanager Priday informed the Board that he has had an inquiry in regard to purchasing the mobile home in back of Headquarters Building. He recommended not selling at this tirrie as he hopes the next man hired will move into the mobile horrre. The Board agreed the mobile home should not be sold at this time. The meeting was declared adjourned at 4:35 P.M. I Checks No. 641 thru Checks No. 690 in the amount of $61,662.42 ATTEST: -., -..,,., ,/-j //J~-4p7p&,+g2~+ _. . ". '/ tary of the Board of Directors I I Meeting July 18, 1973 - 3-