HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-05-01; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TtiE CARLSBAB FfLJICIPAL WATER GISTRICT HELD ON MAY 1, 1974, AT 2:OG P. M., AT 5780 EL CANINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2:02 P. M. by Presiderjt Maerkle with Directors Carrri chael 3 Engelmann, Kelly and Nac Leod answering roll call. Also present, were Nanager Priday, Engineer KUBCTA, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell, and Office :.,-'. Secretary. Also present, were Ron Beckman, Public Works Director, City of Carlsbad, Bob Neeley, Superintendent City of Carlsbad, Ruth Honnold, San Dieguito League of Women Voters 9 Gi 1 Davis % reporter for the Blade-Tribune (arrived at 2: 10 P .F1.), and group of prospective bidders on the arena1 Road project, and John Pierce, and Otto Scheuneman 9 representatives from Woodside/Kubota and Associ tes 3 Inc.
Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded Mi n Utes Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of Apri 1 17, 1974, were approved as mailed.
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Bid Opening - President Haerkie announced the opening of the bids on the Arenal Road Water Arenal Road Water Main Extension project, and Secretary Main Extension Carmi chael opened the sealed bids submitted and read the bids of each individual bidder, as follows :
Name of Contractor Total Amount of Bid
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Elois 8. Cardoza, Inc. .$ 27,288.00 Rockport Construction Co. 24,699.59 Wattson Co. 33,564.00 Hood Corporation 35,240.00 R. L. Thibodo Construction Co. 24 9 339.12 Ketro-Young (Joint Venture) 31. ,089.80 Cavar, Inc. 21,686.08 Cameron B ros . 22,951.24 Don Hubbard Contracting 21,202.40 Four Point Contractors, Inc. 28,565.00
At this point, 2:25 P.N., the group of prospective bidders left the meeting.
Engineer Kubota advised the Board members that a unit price breakdown of the above-noted bi cis was being compiled and a copy would be presented to members of the Board and Staff for their review before the end of the meeting.
After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Cirector Engelmann, and unanimously carriedo approval was granted to submit the bids to the Staff for review; and further action as to award of the contract for this project wi 11 be presented to the Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting, May 15, 1974.
Commi tttee Reports :
San Diego County Manager Priday reported to the Board on a recent visit by Water Authority Mr. L. R. Burzell to the District office and their discussior
Tri-Agency and Sinforosa areas; and Manager Priday's response to Mr. Bruzell when questioned about the proposed allocation for our District was that we were in accord
with their proposal and that the method of distribution of filtered water was solely up to S C C N A and N iri E.
Perris Dam Presi dent Maerkle advised the Board of a news i tem in a
the grand opening of the Lake at Perris Dam and that over 19,000 people attended the opening events on Saturday and Sunday of last week.
regarding Squires Dam, that they are about ready to fly the
I recent edition of one of the Riverside newspapers regarding
Boy scouts Consultant Randall Ritchell reported he still has had no response Prom the Boy Scout people as to their program for use of the ijistrict's property.
Water Authori ty Consultant Ni tchell reported he spent some time with Bob Mini
Conservation . .... PrograK relative to the program they have put together to be used in connection with the brochures furnished to us on conservatio for presentation to the school chi 1 dren and he is working on a plan sui table for use by the Carlsbad School District,.
Legal Counsel :
Engineer Kubota advised the Board that Counsel Swirsky would not be in attendarice at the rrteeting toaay, and he would be available to report to him any questions raised by the Board.
Propositi on "W" A paper prepared by the League of Women Voters was circulated to the Board members and Staff which listed the pros and ccns relative to this bond issue. Issuance of a resolutiou by the Board was tabled
unti 1 the next regularly scheduled meeti ng. Di rector Carmi chael asked to be recorded as opposing the proposition as it now reads. Manager Priday requested the Board merrbers to reconsider the advisability of issuance of a resolution unless the Board members are all in agreement with the issue. After discussion, a decision was made to make a determination at the next regularly scheduled meeting; of the Eioard.
Board Communi cations :
Director Carmichael brought to tire attention of the Board4 a paper re1 ative to the use of reactors to convert heavy water into energy which wi 11 be experimented with at a new plant at Los P,lamos , N s M.
President lviaerkle called for a short recess at this time, 2:55 P.M. and the meeting was resumed at 3: 22 P. t4.
Distri ct hcji neer:
La Costa Arena1 Engineer Kubota advised the Board that the original estimate Road Extens ion for completion cf this project was about $16,000 aRd that the bids today show the 1 ow bi dder at $22,000. Also 9 a contract for the restoration of landscaping the area disturbed by the new pipeline was not incl uded. La Costa. Lmd Cmpany will be doinc; the landscaping of this area and wi 11 submi t a bill to the District for the cost. Engineer Kutsota advised that he will be prepared to recommend to the Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting, the cost of the project and recomKendations on adjustment of the budget for this item;
ia. Costa South Engineer Mubota reviewed for the Board's information 4 project #5, Lots 394 & 395 at La Costa South $5, Lots 394 ana 395 known as La Costa
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Highlands and asked the Soard for their approval to sign a revised agreemerlt for the easewent. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Di rector Engelmann and unani t??ously carried, approval was granted as recommended by the District Engineer.
La Costa Val ley Engineer Kubota reviewed for the Eoara's information project Unit #5 - Lot 233 La Costa Val ley 9 Unit #5, Lot 233 and asked for the Board's approval for the release of this agreement subject to deliver of the $15,000 bond. After discussion, ugon motion of Director Carmichael 9 seconded by Director Mac Leoa and unanimously carriedg authorization for release of this agreement as recommended by the District Engineer was granted.
Lake Shore Gardens Engineer Kubota reviewed for the Eoard's information, the
Kobi le Home Park second un5 t of Lake Shore Gardens Nobile Home Park. Plans fc this project were previously approved by the Bcard and now ti paper work covering this project has been completed and requested the Board's approvt of the following actions : XI - Easement for relocation of our pipeline as executed t Sequoia Pacific; #2 - Agreement with Sequoia Pacific Realty and this District for construction of several fire hydrants. After discussion, upon motion of Director EngelRann 9 seconded by Director Carmi chael and unanimously carried, approval was grar to proceed as outlined by Engineer Kubota.
Palotxar Industrial Engineer Kubota advised the Board that the grading work is r Park being done on a strip south of Palomar Airport for the first
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increment of the Pal omar f ndustri a1 Park a
KOA Camp c;ro un ds Engineer Pierce reported this project is ready to go agair, 9 i
letter advising him of requirements which must be met prior to checking the plans.
Sq ui res Dam Engineer Kubota informed the Board that Fugro, Inc. have
restored them to working order and a final report from them will be submitted to the Di s tri ct .
Woodsi de/Kubota's office has communicated with the owner by
checked out the piezometers as contracted with thek, and havt
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Engineer Kubota reported on the exploration dive to check out the emergency valve whi wi 11 be submitted in a report to the State Department of Dam Safety. Engineer Kubota wi 17 b2 preparing a draft of the report of the findings of the divers for review of t Staff 3 and wi 11 report to the Board for their approval , a recommendation as to how to proceed further; either removal of the valveS or repair of the equipment.
City of Carlsbad Engineer Kubota reported to the Board that they have been Wholesale Water communicating with the City of Carlsbad regarding operation of Servi ce wholesale connections and establishment of rules and regulatio and at a meeting to be held tomorrow, this matter will be unde consi deration.
D- 1 Sys ten; Engineer Kubota reported to the Board that an inspection was Reservoir made of the system and were pleased with the overall performan of the painting job after one year. Some repairs are necessar and these will be taken care of subject t~ Superintendent's schedule to take the reservoir out of service. The City of Carlsbad's tanks were also inspected on the one year Guarantee arrangement 3 and the District Engineers parti cipated in this inspection also.
Engineer Kubota reportxi this matter was discussed with Legal Counsel Swirsky, and Mr. Sauer, who are i nvol ved in 1 i ti gati on on the original 3 tanks $ and at their recommendation, we authorized Mr. Winfred to proceed with taking a set of pictures of condition of the tanks after one yearS which will serve as comparative data in this 1 i ti gati on.
ID #2 & ID #3 EEgineer Kubota reported on service to these tanking systems Rese rvoi r and wi 11 have a report for the Eoard at the next regularly Reconstruction scheduled meeting for restoration of these tanks for which an amount has already been budgeted.
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General Manager:
ACtiblA Neeti ng Manager Priday reported on his attendance at the AUWA Spring Con.ventim he1 d in Reno, Nevada from Apri 1 17th to Apri 1 19th 3 1974. Kanager Priday is a member of one of the Committees of this organization who has prepared an extensive report on water reuse4 on which he wi 11 be submitting his recommendations after study. Mariager Priday noted in particular he feels it is important, as far as the public is concerned2 the connotation people put on the words "waste water".
Fi re Protection Manager Priday read a letter to the Board from Chief Anear Proposal regarding final cost effectiveness study and growth pl'ans for City of Carlsbad fire defenses prepared by Gage Babcock and Associates, Inc. A rreeti ng wi 11 be he1 d on May 10 9 1974 in the Carlsbad Counci 1 Chambers and questions on fire protection can be raised, and Manager Priday will be attending the meeting.
Seaview Manager Priday brought the Board up-to-date on the financial situation at Seaview and reported the fristri ct has received payment of monies due to date. Also advised that Superintendent of Building Osburn
of the City of Carlsbad was advised that permission to occupy the 6 condomini ums om Bui 7 ding @I9 hits 235 to 240 was si ven by C M W D with the stipulation that use of this service for domestic service did not constitute acceptance of the water system at Seavi ew .
Reporter Gil Davis left the meeting at 3:30 P-N. 9 and Public Works Cirector Ron Beckman left the meeting at 4:OO P.!'!.
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I Operations :
Di s tri ct Manager Priday asked the Board if they wanted the District to Headquarters proceedg in particular to finish the sidewalks and curbing wok on which the Cistrict has a firm bid from Eay h'hite for $12561 The Cistrict also has a firtx bid from Ted Lee and Sons for the paving in the amount of $4,100. After discussion 4 upon motion of Director Carmi chael 9 seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, approval was grar,ted to accept Ray Nhite's bid for the curbing and sidewalk work.
Sq ui res Earn PZanager Pri da;y reported to the Board receipt by the District ( Res i den ce two fi rm bids for the drapery' and rod work to be dons OR the .. resi dence at Squi res Dam; one from Pennys in the amount of
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$1,067 and one from Grants in the amount of $321. After discussion, ujson motion of Director Carmichael 5 seconded by Director Fdac Leod, and unanimously carried, approva gra.nted to accept the bid submitted from Grants in the amount of $321.00 to do the drapery job at Sq ui res Earn resi aence .
Sgeci fi cati on Engineer Kubota reported to the Board there have been many 3ooks inquiries for our specification book and our supply is exhaus at this time, and asked the Board for permission to have this book reprinted with some revisions made to bring the material up-to-date. After discussion, upon recommendation of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leob and unanimously carried, pertxission was granted to proceed with the reprinting of 10 copies of this book as recormended by Engineer Kubota.
Qffi ce Piarrager Priday requested approval of the Board to purchase Equipment a recording machi ne with attachments for use of the District personnel for a total sum of $84.70. After discussion, upon motion of Di rector Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, permission was granted to purchase this recording equipment 2s recommended by panage Friday.
Speci a1 Accounts : Hanaser Priday presented a statement of services rendered by Woodside/Kubota 8: Associates, Inc. for approval by the Board. After discussion 9 upon motic;n of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Director Mac Leod,
and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Wosdside/Kubota 8 Associates, Inc. in the amount of $683 for general engineering and $4,603 for special projects, for a total amount of $5,286.
Rati fi cation Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelr! of Checks and unanimously carried, the Board ratified checks No. 1526 through No. 1559, in the amount of $27,097.96, covering the period from April 18, 1974 to May 1, 1974.
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Executive Sess i on Upon motion of Director Carmichae! 9 seconded by Director Mac Leoa, and unanimously carried, an executive session I was called at 4:lli P.N. for the purpose of discussing pe rs omel matters .
Upon motion of Ci rector Carmi chael , and seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the meeting was resumed at 4:50 P.N.
Chairman Maerkle announced no decisions were made at this time.
Di s tri ct After the Board reconvened into regular session the matter Headquarters of capital improvements for the District Headquarters came
the improvements was approved and paytxent to Arne iarsou! in the amount of $6,031.02 was approved for payment.
The meeting was declared adjourned at 5 P.M.
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Kespectful ly submitted,
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Secretary of the Board of Eirectors
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