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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-03-06; Municipal Water District; MinuteslalINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: kATER DISTRICT MELD ON MARCH 6, 1974, AT 2-P.M. AT 5780 EL CAMIN0 REAL, The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P.M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmi chael 3 Engelmann and Mac Leod answering roll call. Director Kelly arrived at 2:07 P.N. Also present were Ranaper Pri day, Legal Counsel Swirsky , Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Randall Mitchell and Office Secretary. Also present were Nrs. Arthur Bonas, Citizens' Advisory Committee and Mr. Gil Davis 3 reporter for the Blade-Tribune. Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Minutes Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, the Kinutes of the regular meeting of February 20, 1974 were approved as delivered by Nanager Pri day. Comnli ttee Reports : San Diego County Director Kelly reported that no meeting had been held since our Rater Authority 1 ast regular meeting and he had nothing to report at this time. I Manager Priday also reported he had no report at this time. Pub1 i c Re1 ations : Governor Brown's Public Relations Consultant Nitchell reported that he had Appearance at been in touch with Governor Brown's office by telephone Water Association and letter, and he had talked to the San Francisco office Meeting 3/28/74 of the California Counsel for Environmental Economi c Balance, which Governor Brown represer;ts as their Chairman, and it was confirmed that he will be the guest speaker for the Water Agencies Association Quarterly Meeting. A guest 1 ist has been prepared, and an agenda prepared by the Water Agencies Association has been mailed out along with the invitation. The post cards on attendance will be returned to Nrs. Simpson, who will be in charge of this matter. President Maerkle reported on the favorable response he has heard on the meeting after the pub1 i ci ty appeared in the I31 ade-Tribune a Engineer Kubota also reported on the favorable response he has had from people not connected with the water departments + and President Piaerkle requested Manager Priday to contact the Water Agencies Association about the possibility of accommodating over 300 pecple 4 which is the reported capacity of the room scheduled for the meeting. County Water Auth- Consultant Mitchell reported on the brochures which he passed ority Conservation out prior to the meeting which have been released by the San Program Diego County Water Authority for distribution. The Board effectively, such as stuffing in utility billings by the City of Carlsbad and San Diego Gas and Electric Co., presentation at school programs or governmental classes. consultant Mi tchel 1 reported that he would be in contact with the public relations department of the Water Authority, and will report his findings ai the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board. Propos i on W Consultant Mi tchel 1 reported on the copies of sample resol ution Bond Issue of endorsement that were distributed to the Board mevbers with support this 9 and Legal Counsel Swi rsky was requested to prepare a resolution for adoption at the Board's regularly scheduled meeting the second one in April, 1974. This wi 11 give Mr. Mitchell plenty of time to put out advance publicity on this proposition before the election date of Jwe 4, 1974. Board Communi cations : San Di egui to Manager Priday reported on a letter together with a map which Citizens Planning was distributed to the Board members % which shows their sphere Group of planning ha.5 reached as far north as Palomar Airport and is over1 apping with other enti ties' planning programs. Di s tri ct Director Carmichael announced that for personal reasons he 1 discussed various methods of circulating these brochures their copy of the Hinutes e The Board agreed that they would I Electinn had- reconsidered,. and is going. to. run for reelection 'in the coming election. He explained that his reasons for arriving at this decision were partly based on the request from other members of the Board to continue with his service to the Board which has been so satisfactory in the past. Director Carmichael recommended, as a replacement for him in the event he would be unable to serve out his full term, Mrs. Arthur Bonas who has expressed interest in serving on the Board. President Flaerkle reported that he was glad to hear that Director Carmichael had made the decision to run again, and that Mrs. Arthur Bonas would be considered as a candidate for Director kjf C.M.M. D. if or when a vacancy Should occur . Executive Upon motion of Director Carn-ichael , seconded by Director Sessi on Mac Leod, and unanimously approved, an executive session personnel matters. Upon motion of Director Carmichael 9 and seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously approved, the meeting was resumed at 3: 14 P.M. President Haerkle called for a shcrt recess at this time, and the meeting was resuwd at 3:27 P.M. District Engineer: A1 i cante Hi 1 Is Engineer Kubota reported, for the Board’s approval , improvement Subdivision plans for A1 i cante Hi 11s offsi te water system extension , courtesy water fountain, which is being planned for in this general area of this project, for which C.M.W.D. will supply the water and Woodside/Kubota and Associates Inc. will contribute as a community project. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Kac Leod, and unanimously carried, the motion for approval of the plans for this extension of the offsi te lines for A1 icante fli 11s ., as recommended by Engineer Kubota, was approved. I was called at 2:55 P.M. for the purpose of discussing Project No. 73-25. Mr. Kubota also reported the plans for a ,’ I La Costa Engineer Kubota asked for the Board’s approval of the water East Main extension for the La Costa Maintenance Yard, which wi 11 include a sprinkler system. After discussion and review by the Engineer, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Nac Leod, and unanirriously carried, the water main extension for the La Costa Maintenance Yard, as per the plans submitted by Rick Engineering Co., and presented by Engineer Kubota, were approved by the Board. Fi re Protection Engineer Kubota reported that La Costa has come up with a new for Hotel & pl an for bringing more water to the area for fire protection ; Spa Areas a 12” 1 i ne to tie in with our 6” and 8” 1 ines is proposed. to spend a substantial amount of money for fire protection to raise the fire flow capacity. Engineer Kubota will report on this further at the next regularly schedul meeting of the Board. One other i tem reported by Engineer Kubota, on whi ch plans are not as yet avai 1 able, concerned another subdivision to be called Sabrina Terrac e. These plans should be ready for presentation at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board. Sq ui res Dam Engineer Kubota reported he has made arrangeRents with Fugro 9 I Maintenance and is working out a program with Mr. Meese to make an under- water inspection, and are hopeful they will be able to make the inspection the last week of this month*, providing the light conditions are okay, and also contigent upon the ability of Mr. Stephenson to be there at the time of i nspecti on. La Costa Golf This item was placed on the agenda fcr this meeting, but Course Water Main the plans were not delivered in time for the meeting., so Ins tal 1 ati on it wi 11 be put back on the agenda for the next regularly These plans were not ready for today‘s meeting, but La Costa is I scheduled meeting of the Board. Arena1 Road Water The 15 day posting period wi 11 not expi re until tomorrow Mai n Extension and the public has through torcorrow to make a presentation Program to the Board if they so desi re to make comments relative to they have up until our next regular meeting to make a presentation. our negative declaration. - Engineer Kubota also reported they - 2- Excavations i n Engineer Kubota also reported on our liaison with the City Streets of the of Carlsbad on the permit system for excavations 9 where we City of Carlsbad have our water lines in the streets of the City. We have the City Engineer with our suggestions on how to cope wi th the excavations and trench probleriis in the streets and having an adequate wearing surface? and when the matter is compiled, we will be asking the Board for direction to deal with the City on this problem. General Manager: Report of Manager Priday reported he went to City Hall last night to Meetings attend the Counci 1 Meeting and found that the meeting had been postponed, and he was not advised of this, so has no report at this time. Gperations: Manager Pri day reported we had a notice from the Water Committee for the City of Carlsbad, requesting that he attend their public meetings and that copies of the agenda and notice of meetings will be sent to him from now on. We, therefore, will be represented at these meetings in the future, as a member of the audience. The next scheduled meeting wi 1.1 be held on March 12, 1974. worked with the staff ana are now formally responding to I Manager Pri day excess i ve mai n Carlsbad, Ca. 9 reported on a claim against C.M.W.D. for water damage from pressure at Lanakai Lane Mobile Home Park, 6550 Ponto drive 3 Space #71. It is rather obvious that it could not have been caused from excessive presswe, as there are 100 other meters on this same line and we have had no complaints from other users. Mr. Priday recommends this matter be turned over to our Legal Couasel. Counsel Swi rsky reported that in regard to this claim, he felt this was a claim from the insurance company who had paid the claim, and they were attempting to Qet reiwbursement from C.N.W.D. to satisfy their lossg and that no action was necessary by the Board. Manager Priday reported that we are in receipt of a letter, dated February 20, 1974. from James McKay, Manager of the San Marcos Water District, extending our agreement with them to supply surplus water to C.M.W.D. by way of Alga Road until June 18, 19; Manager Priday reported that we are getting people attention regarding the use of water illegally. He presented a copy of a letter to a Mr. Ballard from Foster Realty Co. regarding illegal use of water through their facilities. Kanager Priday reported on a request from a Mr. Arthur Willis to use our land at Squires Dam No. 2 to Qraze 50 head of cattle for a few weeks. We have a letter from Nr. Willis stating tht he will repair fences and keep the property properly maintained and absclving the C.M.W.D. from any damages which Kight occur to his animals while on our property. After discussion, upon nation of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Carmichael , and unanimously approved, the Board confirmed the action taken by the Gener a1 Manager on the grazing at Squires Dam. Manager Pri day recommended that we establish a policy re1 ati ve to residents at Squires Dam trailer. He suggested that the occupants be a reti red or sewi-reti red couple 5 and they must remain at the trailer Saturday, Sunday and holidays ; uti1 i tie: to be paid for by the residents with free rent fsr the trailer; maintain residence satisfactory to the District and that the Cistrict be permitted to inspect the propc at reasonable times. Inquiries are coming in, and Mr. Prfday hopes that we can set the pol icy so as to discourage any young people from asking for this position, as he feels an elderly couple would be more satisfactory. After discussion, upon motic of Director Carmichael 3 and seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried Manager Priday was instructed to proceed with the policy as stated. Manager Priday reported on Dfrector Kelly's Prc2osal relative to water storage and recreation faci 1 ities copies of which were mailed to the City Managers of Carlsbad, Vista, Olivenhain and San Narcos with a letter suggesting that they all combine their efforts in this regard. So far4 I have hac! a reply from City Manager Bussey who advised he will be studying the proposal and would be in touch with me later on matter. Manager Priday advised that he would follow up with the other parties contacted and repGrt later. I I ...... .. - 3- I Manager ' s Manager Priday reported that some action must be taken on the Vehi cle Ford Torino lease which runs out on March 8, 1974. There are two options offered; either we buy the car at a cost of $1,176.08, plus $50.00 to cover cost of paper work involved in the transaction; or Dixon Ford will take the car back and se1.l it to satisfy this amount, and we can lease another car. They quoted us a price of $108.75, plus tax, or $114.19 per month, for a &door, 6 cylinder Naverick Ford with steel belted ti res 3 radio and air conditioning included. Manager Priday feels that a 6 cy1 inaer car would be adequate and would save on fuel q He also felt that the inclusion of air conditioning would be advantageous , because when the car is used to travel outside of the County, he uses his own persmal car and charges the District for use of it, which amounts to a double expense to the District. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by i)i rector Carmi chael and unanimously approved, it was agreed that Manager Pri day should proceed with a continuation of the lease with Dixon Ford at the price quoted which iilcludes air conditioning on the 6 cylinder Maverick. Personnel Manager Priday asked the Board for authorization to hire a replac Matte rs for one of the employees who had resigned, and recommended we hi 1 Mr. Francis Eugene Thompson, age 43, a resident of Carlsbad, who come highly recommended as an equipment operator from backfill to large heavy twin scrapers, at a starting salary of $640.00 per month, which is Salary Range #23, Step il to become effective March 11, 1974. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmick seconded by Cirector Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was approved that Manager Priday hire Mr. Francis Eugene Thompson as recommended. Manager Pri day also asked for approval of the Board to raise the salary of one of our employees 3 Kurt 3. Musserg up to Step A, Schedule 27 at $705.00 per month, and that inasmuch as we have lost the txan LE just stepped up, would recommend that we advance Kurt Musser. After discussion, upon nation of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, approval was gfven to increase Kurt B. Islusser's salary as stated, to become effective as of March 11, 1974. Manager Priday also recommended an increase of 5% in the salary of Richard Rush who is not now residing in the trailer and has moved to Carlsbad, as this 5% represents . allowance made for rental at the trailer, and he is now entitled to this allowance. After discussion, upon motion of cii rector Mac Lecd, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to increase Richard Rush's salary by 5% to become effective March 11, 1974. Investment of Manager Priday asked the Board for confirmation of President Inactive Funds Fiaerkle's action in regard to the $50,000 U. S. Treasury bill at 7%, with a due date of May 30, 1974. Manager Pri day explain1 that we had an opportunity to invest $100,000, as it matured on February 28, 1974, bu C.H.W.D. needed at least one-half of this arcount to take care of our bills, so rather than make ourselves inadequate at the money level, we called Mr. Menching, because Director Kel ly was i 11 and unavai 1 able, and President Maerkle suggested the $50,000 be reinvested, and $50,000 be put into the checking account. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, ratification of action taken was unanimously approved. Speci a1 Manager Priday presented a statement of services rendered from Accounts Woodside/Kubota and Associates for approval by the Board.After Di rector Engelixann 9 and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Woodsi de/ Kubota and Associates in the amount of $665.00 for general engineering, $3,211.00 for special projects, and $205.00 for Arena1 Koad, for a total amount due of $4,081.00. Rati fi cation Upon motion of Director Mac ieod, seconded by Director Engelmann of Checks and unanimously carrieds the Board ratified Checks No. 1347 from February 21, 1974 th ru Narch E, 1974. A. C.W.A. President Maerkle called at-tenti on to the announcement of the Convention Spring Neeting of the A.C.W.A. to be held in San Francisco I discussion 2 upon motion of cii rector Carmi chael s seconded by I thru No. 1366, in the amount of $3,399.22, covering the period Apri 1 7th thru Apri 1 10th 5 1974, and that we have unti 1 March 29 - 4- 1974 tic t-egister if we !’;:te~d to atte~d. We recomendecf %at ccnsideration c f .!- ! .. .: bii t s matter be taken? up at the next regularly s d-:z&‘ied meeting of the Zoard, The meeting was declared adjourned at 4:45 P.M. RespectfL!; 1:: s r.ibmi tted, I .. 2 ‘i , /”, y: 9- /f ,L!”” ,+v/d2; Secretary of .the Board of Directors I I -5- );;Z~Z-! .. ;ic of !{arch 6 i I?@ -