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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-09-19; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSEAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON SEPTEMBER 19, 1973 AT 2:OO P. M. AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:06 P. M. by President Naerkle with Directors Carmichael , Engelmann, Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present were Manager Pri day, Legal Counsel Swi rs ky , Engineer Kubota and Office Secretary. Public Relations Consultant Randall Mitchell was absent. Mrs. Betty Duran, reporter for the Blade-Tribune, was present also. Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Mi n utes Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the I regular meeting of Septerrber 5, 1974, were approved as mailed out. San Diego County Di rector Kelly reported on his attendance at the regular meeting Water Authority of the San Diego County Water Authority. The main topic of the meeting was fil tration; deli very of Feather River water and the completion of filtration facilities, to coincide with the proposed delivery dates of 1975 or 1977, were discussed. The San Diego County Water Authority is desirous of hearing from the various Districts as to their stand on this matter. Copies of the report are available to the District for review and information in reaching this decision. Chamber of Nanager Priday gave a report on the Chamber of ComKerce meeting Commerce which he attended. The two guest speakers were Mr. Jack Olpin, Editor of the Carlsbad Journal. The Manager and Public Relations Consultant have set up a tentative date to have lunch with Mr. Ryan and bring him up to date on the proposed merger between the City of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Municipal Water District. President Maerkle informed the Board that Mr. Henry Phillips , former Board of Director from 1963 to 1966, had passed on. . The President suggested placing a gold star on the pictures of Mr. Henry Phil lips and Mr. Billy C. Fry indicating that they are now deceased and the date that they passed on. Mr. Billy C. Fry served the District as Board of Director from 1954 to 1958. Legal Counsel Swi rsky stated that he wi 11 prepare a resolution for the next meeting in honor of Mr. Phillips. Lecjal Counsel : Legal Counsel Swi rsky advised the Board that the Staff felt that it would be in order to adopt a resol ution of appreciation in honor of the retirement of A1 len H. Jones , Assistant Engineer with the San Diego County Water Authority , who has worked with the District on annexations and detachments. It was noted that our Office Manager and her husband and Director Mac Leod and his wife would be attending the outdoor barbeque to honor Allen H. Jones on September 22, 1973, and that Director Mac Leod would present the resolution at that time in behalf of the District. Legal Counsel passed out copies of proposed Resolution No. 303, entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT RECOGNIZING AND COMMENClING THE EFFORTS ANG SERVICES OF ALLEN H. JONES". After discussion, upon motion clf Director Mac Leod, seconded by Di rector Kelly, the said Resolution No. 303 was adopted by the fol lowing vote: Executive Director of Tri-Ci ty Hospital , and Mr. Guy Ryan, Managins I Resol ution No. 303 AYES : DI RE CTO RS : CARMICHAEL , ENGELMANN , KELLY KAC LEOD, NAERKLE NOES : DI RECTORS : NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS : NONE I Personnel : Manager Priday has been working with the Personnel Committee in setting up a new Personnel C1 assifi cation of Water Works Laborer. The Manager feels the necessity to fill this position in order to clean up the warehouse and maintain our present yard and new improvements. Edwin Kubota has been hired by the District t.o fill said position and will be reporting for work at the District on September 24, 1973, at the starting salary of $501.00. Legal Counsel passed out copies of the proposed Resolution No. 304, entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE: CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER D1:STRICT ESTABLISHING NEW PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION OF WATER WORKS LABORER ANI; SALARY RANGE". After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Cirector Engelmann, the said Resolution No. 304 was adopted by the fol- 1 owing vote : Resolution AYES : DI RECTORS : CARMI CHAEL 9 ENGELMANN 9 KELLY 9 No. 304 MAC LEOD 4 MAERKLE I NOES : DIRECTORS : NONE ABSENT : DI RECTORS : NONE Alicante Hi1 1s - A proposed Joint Use Agreement, drafted by the County Counsels Joint Use Office, between the Leucadia County Water District, the Carlsbad Agreement Municipal Water District, the San Diego County Flood Control and the City of Carlsbad, has been presented to utilize an easement that the District already has in the Alicante Hills subdivision. The Engineer out- lined the area involved and informed the Board that there should not be a.ny inter- ference with the District's rights. Legal Counsel recommended that the Etoard autho- rize the President and Secretary to endorse the agreement, on behalf of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, when the final form does come out. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the President and Secretary be authorized to endorse the final form of the Joint Use Agreement, on behalf of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District. LAFCO Manager Priday informed the Board that he would be attending the Public Hear- ing by the Local Agency Formation Comnission on October 1, 1973. The hearing will be held to take up the applications for detachment of Pacific View, 21.66 acres north of Calavera Lake, East Vista Way, 143.4 acres northerly adjacent to Highway 78 and east of El Camino, and Army-Navy Academy, 1.70 acres west of Interstate 5, west of Carlsbad Boulevard and north of the Carl sbad City 1 imi ts. I A recess was called at 2:50 P. M. and the meeting resumed at 3:lO P. M. Di s tri ct Engi neer : Subdivision Engineer Kubota advised the Board Seaview is within 10 perc:ent of com- Program pletion of their work and that the District holds two agreements and two bonds totaling $10,000.00 for the completion of this water system. Staff has discussed the matter and it was the recommendation of the Engineer that the Board formally authorize Legal Counsel to move forthwith on this agreement and their bonding companies for the completion of this project. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was moved that Legal Counsel be authorized to proceed on this agreement and their bonding companies to hasten completion of said project. The Engineer reviewed, for the information of the Board, Lot 389, La Costa South Unit No. 5, which consists of 6 units on 1 acre of land at La Costa Avenue. Lot 248, La Costa Valley Unit No. 5, which is a resub of La Costa Valley No. 5, was also brought before the Board for review and approval a The developer, Paul B. Treat Company, will be constructing a 22-unit condominium on 1 acre of land off: Altisma Way. It was the Engineer's recommendation that the Board approve the concept of this water system extension and authorize the President and Engineer to s'ign the plans and the President to sign the agreement for the construction of the water sys- tem. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved that authorization be given to the President and Engineer to sign the plans for Lot 248, La Costa Valley Unit No. 5 and for the President to sign said agreement for the construction of the water system. Rancho Carrillo Engineer Kubota apprised the Board that the property owners have Development requested that this District prepare a master plan for the Rancho Carrillo area of our District. The cost to have this study done, for our evaluation of this area, would be in the amount of $1,500.00. Legal Counsel I rsieetinc; Septenber 19, 1973 -2- recommended that we prepare a master plan water report on Rancho Carrillo at the developers cost. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District prepare a master plan water report on Rancho Carrillo at the cost of the developer. Pa 1 omar A formal tentative map of a proposed industrial park, known as Palomar Industrial Industrial Park, was presented to the Board. This project would in- Park volve the District in substantial water lines. I Squires Dam - The Engineer advised the Board that there has as yet been no re- Inundation sponse on the Squires Dam Inundation report. The report ,will be Report available for the Board's review at the next meeting. Tri-Agencies The Board was informed by the Engineer that the San Diego County Pi pel i ne Water Authority has staff people available to do additional planning Project work on the Tri -Agencies Pi pel ine Project and has inquired as to whether the Eistrict would be interested in advancins additional funds, as previously done in the first phase of the report. The District has ap- proved an amount of $5,000.00 in the budget for the purpose of allowing the staff at the San Diego County Water Authority to continue in this line. They will be bi 1 ling us each month as the work is completed on a work order. It was the recom- mendation of the Manager and Engineer that the Board authorize this action. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelrrlann, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District allocate the funds, in the amount of $5,000.00, for the Tri-Agencies Pipeline Project. Hughes Ai rcraft The District has approved the reimbursement to Hughes Aircraft Pipeline Extension Company for our share of the oversizing of the 16 inch line on is now in need of funds, the Engineer has requested that we release the amount of $19,198.00 to them. This check will be disbursed upon certification and dedication of completion of the pipeline. Legal Counsel will bring back to the District the formal acceptance and dedication of this project. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District be authorized to disburse the amount of $19,198.00 to the Hughes Aircraft Company upon certification and dedication of the Hughes Aircraft Pipeline Extension. The City of Carlsbad has requested that the District tie in the new location of the Chestnut Avenue meter with a telemetry in their headquarters downtown. Sluperinten- dent Henley informed the Board that he has installed the cables for this project and is working with the City on the tie-in. Director Carmichael left the meeting at this time. (4:OO P. 14.) General Manager: City Council The Manager reported on his attendance at the City Counci 1 meeting Meeting and informed the Board that since there were only three Council members present, the Council could take limited action only on fi- nancial affairs regarding the City of Carlsbad. Citizens ' Manager Pri day announced that the Citizens ' Advisory Committee would Advisory be meeting on September 20, 1973, and would be discussing the follow- Committee ing agenda i tems : Report on Combined Operating Budget Comparison, Report on Projected Revenue and Discussion on Tour of City 01' Carlsbad Water System. Engineer Kubota has made arrangements with the City of Carlsbad for a tour of their system on October 4, 1973. The Manager also hoped for good repre- El Camino Real. Due to the fact that Hughes Aircraft Company I I sentation from the Board. Operations : The lake level was reported to be at 495.2 and the District water delivery flow was 20.0 cfs. All irrigation meters are being checked daily and 9 two inch meters have been in- stalled at Altamira No. 3 and 54 5/8 inch meters have been installed at Altami ra No. 1. Meeting Septerber 19, 1973 -3- The District is sti 11 waiting for the pump and one automatic switchover for our chlorine treatment up-dating program. The latest report on delinquent water accounts shows an outstanding balance of $501.6: Budgeted District has received a bid from Vince Dixon Ford, in the amount of I tem $2,517.92, for a 4-speed Courier pick up. A higher bid was received from Datsun, in the amount of $2,560.00. Manager Priday recommended that the District accept the said bid from Vince Dixon plus applicable sales tax. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District accept the bid from Vince Di xon Ford for a 4-speed Courier, in the amount of $2,517.92. A request has been received from the American Water Morks Association to appoint an official representative to whom their correspondence may be directed. It was the recommendation of the Manager that the Chairman of the Board serve as representa- tive. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Chairman of the Board be appointed as offi cia1 representative to the Ameri can Water Works Association. California A hearing will be he1 d by the Assembly Committee on Water at Pasadena Legislature City College on October 2nd and 3rd. As the Board felt this will be a very important and informative meeting, the Manager indicated that he will make every effort to represent the District at this hearing. Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann 4 and of Checks unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 806 through No. 859, through September 19, 1973. Other Matters : Director Kelly presented to the District a book, entitled "Living Water", for the use of the public. The Engineer presented a memorandum, in draft form, on Development Programs - Services of District Staff and Consultants - Financing Program, for the Board's review. The subject will be an agenda item at the next 3oard meeting. The meeting was declared adjourned at 4:30 P. M. I in the amount of $26,536.82 3 covering the period September 6, 1973, I F L Directors ATTEST: Secretary of the Board of Directors I Meeting September 19, 1973 -4-