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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-08-15; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON AUGUST 15, 1973 AT 2:00 P. K. AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CAKLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: I The meeting was called to order at 2:06 P. M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmichael, Engelmann and Mac Leod answering roll call. Director Kelly was absent. Also present were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Engineer Kubota (2:08 P. M.), Public Relations Consultant Randall Mitchell and Office Secretaries. Mrs. Betty Duran, reporter for the Blade-Tribune, and Mr. Charles Anson, representing the City of Carlsbad, were present also. Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Fpli nutes Di rector Engelmann 3 and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 1, 1973, were approved as mailed out. Personnel Manager Priday informed the Board of the resignation of Mrs. Mary Dennis, effective August 14, 1973. Di rector Carmi chael inquired as to proper procedure in regards to a member of the Board being absent from the State. Legal Counsel Swirsky stated that he would check into the matter. San Diego County President Maerkle requested that Manager Priday represent the Water Authority District at the San Diego County Water Authority meeting on Priday stated that he would be in attendance at said meeting. The American Water Works Association Conference to be held in Oak1 and on September 26th through the 28th was announced by Manager Priday. Chamber of Director Carmi chael and Manager Priday attended the Chamber of Comerce Commerce meeting. Guest speaker was interim City Manager Frank Lilley who spoke August 16, 1973, due to the absence of Director Kelly. Manager on the various duties of the City Fianager and selection of a permanent I manager. Director Carmi chael reported on the recent articles by Betty Duran showing a compar- ison of public agencies in the Tri-City area. President Maerkle commended Mrs. Duran on these fine arti cl es . Pub1 i c Randall Mitchell reported on the recent publications in reference to Relations Harold Lawson now employed at the District on the Marine CorFls Transition P rog ram. Budget Copies of the final budget for the fiscal year 1973-74 were passed out Fiscal Year and reviewed by the Board. Manager Priday read the Introduction to the 19 73- 74 Budget. The recommendation of Manager Pri day and the Finance Committee was that all tax rates should remain the same as the previous year. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Cirector Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the budget for fiscal year 1973-74 was adopted as presented. Legal Counsel: Legal Counsel passed out copies of proposed Resolution No. 302, entitled "RESOLUTION Resolution THE AMOUNTS NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION IN THE CARLSKAD MUNICIPAL No. 302 WATER DISTRICT, IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE CARLSBAD PiiUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT NO. 2 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRIC' IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, AND IMPROVEMENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT DETERMINING I DISTRICT NO. 4 OF THE CARLSBAB MUiilICIPAL WATER DISTRICT3 DURING THE-FISCAL YEAR COM- MENCING JULY 1, 1973, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1974, AND FIXING THE DATES OF TAX TO BE LEVIED FGR SUCH FISCAL YEAR". After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Mac Leod, the said Resolution No. 302 was adopted by the follow- ing vote: AYES : DIRECTORS : CARMICHAEL, ENGELbWI\IN 9 NAC LEOD, MAE RKL E NOES : DIRECTORS : NONE ABSENT : DI RECTORS : KELLY A recess was called at 2:55 P. M. and the meeting resumed at 3:15 P. M. District Engineer: Subdivision Engineer Kubota presented two new display maps that were prepared Program for the District and informed the Board that a tentative map is consists of 331 lots on 80 acres of the Ayres property. The Engineer also informed the Board that La Costa de Piarbella and La Costa View are almost through with plan checking and wi 11 each be servi ced with individual meters. Several other new subdivisions were mentioned. North County Engineer Kubota reported that he has reviewed North County Aviation's Avi ati on grading plan and that they are now filling over our pipeline easement. feet on either side of the pipeline. It was the recommendation of the Engineer that the plans submitted by North County Aviation be approved and that they be granted permission to utilize the District's right-of-way, with the working easement, and that the installation of a fire hydrant at Palomar Airport be authorized. After dis- cussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unan- imously carried, it was moved that the District grant approval to said plans and that permission be given for the use of the District's right-of-way and that a.uthorization be granted for the installation of a fire hydrant at Palorriar Airport. Hughes Ai rcraft Engineer Kubota has spent some time with the Hughes people and Pipeline Extension he is now in possession of the documents on the project. The recommendation of the Engineer is that the total payment be approved on the Hughes project, in the amount of $19,198.00, as well as, that a re- imbursement be granted, on the portion of the line that goes through the Airport property. Verification of this amount has been made for the over-sizing of the 8" to a 16" line, with its fittings and valves. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Carmi chael , and unanimously carried, it was agreed to accept the said recommendation on the Hughes Aircraft Pipeline con- tributi on and to authorize Legal Counsel to prepare a reimbursement agreement on the portion of line that extends through the Airport property. Sq ui res Dam The proposal has been reviewed for the preparation of the Environ- Addition No. 2 mental Impact Report submitted by Woodward Envi con , Inc. , wi ti7 an Phase I estimate of between $15,000.00 to $18,000.00. Staff has discussed the District's requirements do not justify the scope of this environmental report, at this time. The Board felt that an Environmental Impact Report, sufficient to our guidelines, should be compiled by Staff. The possibility of bringing in the services of a professional, who could utilize County guidelines, was discussed. I:t was the Engineer's recommendation that the Board authorize Staff to proceed with an Environ- mental Impact Report, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Staff proceed with the Environmental Impact Report, with an amount not in excess of $5,000 .OO. Headquarters Engineer Kubota reported that the escrow has finally been completed Property on the exchange of property adjoining the Headquarters site. Acquisition Fug ro The Engineer has reviewed the report from Fugro stating that our Piezometer piezometer system is in condition to perform adequately in servicing Report the District. He recommended that the District authorize the Staff report. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved to authorize the Staff to fotward said report to the State Division of Safety of Dams. Citizens' Advisory The District's Ad Hoc Committee is now in the process of final- Committee izing the combined budget of the City of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Harris, President of the Citizens' Advisory Committee, has asked for cop.ies of said being presented to the City of Carlsbad for the Sea Ranch, which I The District will be asking for an additional working easement of 10 I the matter with Don Hubbard and the consensus of opinion is that I to forward to the State Division of Safety of Dams a copy of this Municipal Water District, as a merged operation. Mr. Fred Meeting August 15, 1973 -2- operating budget, but Manager Priday would 1 i ke to have the budget submitted to the Board and the Staff prior to its reviewal at the Citizens' Advisory Committee meeting. The District's Ad Hoc Cormittee will be meeting August 21, at 9:00 A. M. , at the District, to review the combined figures. Di s tri ct The Cabrillo Kennel Club, Inc. and the Extension Division of California Facilities State University have requested that the District waive the deposit or bond requi rements for use of District faci 1 i tes . Legal Counsel has re- viewed the applications at the Staff meeting and determined that their insurance was adequate. Therefore, Legal Counsel's recomendation was that the District should not require a cash deposit or bond to be posted since both Cabrillo Kennel Club and the Extension Division have sufficient insurance coverage. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved to waive the requirements for a cash deposit or bond to be posted. General Manager: City Counci 1 Manager Priday reported on his attendance at the City Council meeting, tvleeti ng August 7th, and the adjourned meeting, on August 8th, held the follow- ing day. City Council remarked kindly of the letter written to them by the Citizens' Advisory Committee listing alternative actions that could be taken in regards to the Lake Calavera property. Operations Manager Priday reported the lake level to be at 497.9 and the District I water delivery flow at 20 cfs. I A contract agreement from Georgia Pacific, Corporation to the District , for the delivery of liquid chlorine in the coming fiscal year 1973-74, was presented by the Manager. There has been a price increase from $128.90 per net ton to $137.88 per net ton, an increase of approximately $9.00 per net ton. The District also requested two other bids from Jones Chemical and McKesson Chemical but did not receive a reply from them. It was the recommendation of Manager Priday that the District accept the proposed contract with Georgia Pacific, Corporation and au- thorize the Manager to sign said contract on behalf of the District. After dis- cussion, upon motion of Mac Leod, seconded by Carmi chael , and unanimously carried , it was moved that the Manager be authorized to sign the contract submitted by Georgia Pacific, Corporation, for delivery of liquid chlorine for the fiscal year 1973-74, in the amount of $137.88 per net ton. The Distri ct has received a letter from the City Engineering Dept. , dated August 10 , 1973, regarding permits for construction work. A1 so, Staff has been contacted in- formally regarding a proposed requirement of a 12 inch concrete fill over any ditches The Board feels that this would present a hardship in maintenance and repair of our lines. Approval Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and of Bi 11s unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Legal Counsel Swi rs ky, a complaint in regards to painting of the Reservoirs o Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann , of Checks and unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 722 through 1973, through August 15, 1973. The meeting was declared adjourned at 4:26 P. M. in the amount of $310.00, for services in connection with the filing of No. 776, in the amount of $75,913.87, covering the period August 2, I P 9 Di rectors ATTEST : I\ /?led Secretary of the Board of Directors Meeting August 15, 1973 - 3-