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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-01-16; Municipal Water District; MinutesNINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON JANUARY 16, 1974 AT 2:GO P. M. AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was cal led to order at 2:04 P. M. by President Maerkle with Directors , Caraiichael J Engelmann, Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Randal 1 Mi tchell and Office Secretary. Mrs. Betty Duran, reporter for the 91 ade- Tribune, and Ruth tionnold and Mrs. A. J. Skotnicki 9 San Diegui to Deague of Women Voters, were present also. It was noted that fii rector Kelly was in Hawaii , as a representative of the Distri ct- with a group sponsored by the Carlsbad Chamber of Comnerce in the interest of the Prlarcario Refinery. Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Mi n Utes Director Carmichael, and unanimously carrieds the minutes of the regular meeting of January 2, 1974, were app.roved as mailed out. I Director Engelmann was congratulated on his recent marriage. San Diego Manager Priday reported on a recent letter, from Linden Burzell of County Water the Water Authority, indicatins that the projected date for the Authority arrival of filtered water is now 1979. Also, the Manager informed Engineer Kubota that there will be another meeting regarding filtration alternates on January 24, 1974, at 9:OO A. E., at the kuthori ty Operations Center. Public Two recent articles that have appeared on the "Proposed Division Re1 ati ons i3oundaries" of the District and another on the City of Carlsbati's attenti on by Pub1 i c Re1 ati ons Consultant Mi tchel 1 . Board The "energy crises" was the topic of discussion by Di rectors ' Communi cations Carmi chael and Maerkle. Legal Counsel : Senate Bill 716 - A summary of Senate Bill 716 (Chapter 1166) 9 the new "Govern- Confl i ct of mental Conflict of Interest Act", adopted January 1, 1974, was Interests Act presented by Legal Counsel Swirsky for the Board's considera- Disclosure Statement:, Legal Counsel advised that the new statute does mt apply to District Directors or their administrative officers. The nww statute does state, 'i however, that "Every public agezcy may adopt and promulgate rules governins disclo- sure of financial interests by its officials", at the discretion of the special district. Also pointed out was the fact that the definitions of interest have changed, and a new statute enacted, in reference to "conflict of interests". Legal Counsel Swi rsky incii cated that he woul d prepare, for the next Board meeting, said new provi s i ons . A recess was called at 2:45 P. N. and the meeting resumed at 3:04 P. N. Gi stri ct Engf neer: Subdivision The developer of Lot 248, La Costa Valley No. 5, has executea all tt- Program agreements and bonds for this subdivision, known as Majorca West, a Limited Partnership. Engineer Kubota recommended approval by the Bc of these plans and acceptance of the agreement and the bond. After discussion 4 upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Enge.lmann, and unanimously carried, it.was moved. that.the .plans,..for Lot 248, La Costa Valley No. 5 be approved and that acceptance of the agreement and bond, in the amount of $8,500.00, be authorized. water cotxmittee study of C M W D were brought to the Board's 1 tion. In regards to the issue of the filing of a "Financial I Costa Verde, Lots 38 and 39, of La Costa South Unit NO. -1, was presented for the Board' consideration. This subdivision is located off !4avarras west of Via Castilla Way, and will be comprised of three tower-type units. The area will be serviced by a 6" line and a master meter to each building, with a total of 24 living units. There will also be one speci a1 fire connection for this development and its Val ue IS $5,000.00. The Engineer's recommendation was that these plans he ?,?;rove& and that authorization be.given to execute the agreement. and. that the bond be accepted. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Director Engelmann 3 and unanimously carried, it was moved that approval be granted for the plans of Lots 38 and 39, of La Costa So. Unit No. 1, known as Costa Verde and that authorization to execute the agreement also be granted and that the bond be accepted, in the amount 01 $5,000.00. The Board was apprised of a proposed 80 acre development which would consist of 246 living units. The old County dump site is located in the middle of this area. I The proposed pipeline changes, as of January 1974, for the Alicante Hills Subdivisior water system were reviewed at length by District Engineer. Also, La costa Land Co. will not receive any reimbursemnt for any portions of the capacity rights of the Transmission Main for Alga Road, as set forth in the agreement of January 19, 1972, due to the fact that the excess capacity originally contemplated wi 11 be uti1 ized in the La Costa North Development. The Engineer requested the Board's authorization to permit La Costa Land Co. to revise the drawings and recommended that the changes in the pipeline sizes be confirmed. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichae seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved that authorizati be granted to revise the drawings for Ali cante Hi 11s Subdivision and that the propose changes in the peipline sizes be confirmed, under the condition that the La Costa Lar Co. will not receive any reimbursement, as set forth in the agreement of January 19, 1972, due to the utilization of the excess capacity by La Costa North Development. Engineer Kubota advised the 8oard that the developer of La Costa De Marbella has pre- pared and submitted a new bond, in the amount of $18,000.00, with the substitution from lini ted States Fidelity and Guarantee Co. to Fidelity and Deposit Co. of Maryland. It was the recommendation of the Engineer that the District formally authorize this substitution for the purpose of the records. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the substitution from United States Fidelity and Guarantee Co. to Fi deli ty and Deposit Co. of Mary1 and, for the bond in the amount of $1 8,000.00, be formal ly authorized. I Water System District Engineers' are conducting the first comprehensive meet- Planning ing and review, by the City of Carlsbad Fire Department, on our Program Master Plan program. This meeting will be held January 18, 1974, the fi re department. and the District's Master Plan study will be coordinated with Final Report Colored maps of the new Division Boundaries of C M c?1 D, as adoptec Division by Resolution No. 312, on January 2, 1974, were presented to the Boundaries Directors and the San Diegui to League of Women Voters. Each of own di stri ct. Ri ght-of-Way The County of San Diego has supplied the District with a draft of North County right-of-way for North County Aviation at Palomar Airport. The Avi ati on Board indicated their approval of the wording as submitted. FUGRO Engineer Kubota asked the Board's authorization to request FUGRO t submit a formal proposal for the evaluation of our piezometer syst settlement marker data and the filing of a formal report to the State Division of Oar Safety, for Squires Dam Complex. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was moved that FUGRO, Inc. be contacted to submit a formal proposal for continuation of their services at the Squires Dam Complex. General Flanager : the Di rectors were also supplied with a detailed map of their i Operations Resolution No. 306 has been sent to all contra dors that have mete February 1, 1974. notifying them that a $30.00 monthly fee will become effective as Water delivery flow from the County Water Authority is 6 cfs and the lake level is 494.0. Financi a1 The financial report for the "Five Months Ended, November. 30, Report 1973", was presented to the Board for their review. Meeting of January 16, 1974 -2- I 1 Water Statement Nanager Priday reported that outstanding delinquencies had been Stat us Report reduced from $3,289.29 to $2,681.35. He also indicated to the report as to how many individuals had received turn-off notices and as to what type of unit is involved. Many problems involve condominiums. The Association of California Water Agencies has sent out a memorandum regarding the formation of a forum type meeting to be held monthly for the purpose of communicating on legislative mattersg etc. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District accept the formation of this new organization by the Association of California Water Agencies. Investments President Maerkle presented the report on investments as of Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carrieds the Board ratified the action taken by Treasurer Kelly on Item 2-E, Time Deposit dated January 16, 1974, in the amount of $150,000.00, with interest rate of 9 1/2 percent, maturing Apri 1 11, 1974. After discussion 3 upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved that Director Kelly be eligible for payment of the Board meeting of January 16, 1974, as he was representing the District for the marcario Independent Refinery in Hawaii , according to Resol ution No. 294 as follows : "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FIXING COMPENSATION FOR DIRECTORS" , adopted on March 7, 1973. Rati fi cation Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, of Checks and unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 1164 January 3, 1974 through January 16, 1974. Upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board went into executive session at 4:22 P. M. to discuss matters relating to personnel. The meeting resumed at 4:50 P. M. The meeting was declared adjourned at 4:50 P. M. Board, that in the futureg they would receive a more detailed January, 1974. After discussion, upon motion of Director through No. 1233, in the amount of $177,152.87, covering the peric Respectfully submitted, t pF-\\! 4i (2 -.-<> "~ .- -7-74 e/gLL7 Secretary of the Board of-% rectors I Meeting of January 16, 1974 - 3-