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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-06-19; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF TtiE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON JUNE 19, 1974, AT 2 P.M., AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:04 P.M. by President Maerkle, with Directors Carmichael , Engelmann, Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present, were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Engineer Kubota and Office Secretayy. Also present, were Ron Beckman, Public ddorks .Director, City of Carlsbad, (arrived at 2: 15 P.H.), John Pierce, Project Engineer for Woodside/Kubota & Associates, Inc., (arrived at 2:20 Polk), and Superintendent John Henley (arrived at 2:30 P.M.). Mr. Gi 1 Davis , reporter for the 83 atie Tribune and Mrs. Ruth Honnold , member of the San Diegui to League of Women Voters were a1 so present. Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Minutes Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the of June 12, 1974, were approved with corrections as noted. Committee Reports : San Diego County Director Kelly reported to the Board that due to a prior Water Authority commitment, he was unable to attend the 1 ast regularly scheduled I regular meeting of June 5, 1974 and the adjourned regular meeting meeting of the S.D.C.W.A. Director Kelly read a letter to the Board which he received from Mr. Gaylord Henry, a co-member on the Public Education and Information Committee of S.D.C.W.A., re1 ati ve to the 1 ack of direction and cooperation by their Board in arri vir,g at information to convey to the public on the problems of environment and populatior, growth in the County. I Director Carmichael commented on an uncomplimentary appraisal of the legal profession of today in a news i tern in the "U.S. News & World Report" 9 and the para1 le1 in substance in a June 5, 1931 Will Roger's column on the same subject. State Water Manager Priday reported for Consultant Mitchell , who is out of town Project Tour at this time, relative to the progress in connection with a proposed Mr. Priday contacted Mr. Minor who estimated the cost perperson runs about $100, and suggested a contact with Mr. Hans Doe who is familiar with M.lnl.D.'s policy in connecti , with participation in like projects, and Mr. Doe thought M.WsD. would pick up the tab for about one-third of the cost, as they have done with others e President Naerkle suggested we continue to explore the situation and report the findings as soon as it has been worked out. Mr. Pri day reported that Consultant Mitchell wi 11 be hand1 in; tt- project. Water Quality Director Engelmann reported on compl aints received regarding the the Board that laboratory testing has been conducted and all precautions taken to be certain there was nothing harmful in the water. Engineer Kubota reported this condition of poor-tasting and unpleasant smelling water is through no fault of our system, but due to the water we are receiving from the Authority and will be eliminate as soon as we begin to receive filtered water. Landscaping Director Engelmann reported he and Director Kelly will be making a Committee tour of the sites after today's meeting and will have a report for tour of the State Water Project to be sponsored by the District. quality of water from our consumers , and Manager Pri day advised I the Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Legal Counsel : E.I.R. Legal Counsel Swirsky passed out copies of proposed Regulation Gui del i nes No. 317, entitled "A RESOiUTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER OISTRICT P,MENDING LOCAL GUIDELINES OF CARLSBAD Resol uti on MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FOR PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT No. 317 REPORTS", After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, the following vote: seconded by Director Engelmann, Resolution No. 317 was adopted by AYES : DIRECTORS : Carmi chael , Engelmann, 140 ES : DIRECTORS : None ABSENT : DIRECTORS: None Kel ly, Mac Leod, Maerkle Resol uti on Legal Counsel Swi rsky passed out copies of proposed ReSol uti on No, No. 318 318, entitled, "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD Chris Ennerson MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE EFFORTS OF Award CHRIS ENNERSON", and after discussion, upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Director Kel ly, Resol ution No. 318 was adopted by the following vote: I AYES : DIRECTORS: Carmi chael , Engelmann , Kelly, Mac Leod, Maerkle NOES : DIRECTORS: None ABSENT : DIRECTORS: None Legal Counsel recommended that the Resolution be framed and presented to Miss Chris Ennerson at a regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors at Carlsbad Municipal Water District at her convenience. Executive Legal Counsel recommended the Board go into Executive Session at Session this time for the purpose of discussing personnel matters, Engelmann, and unanimously carried, an executive session was called at 2:45 P.M. Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the meeting returned to regular session at 3:14 P.M. Resol uti on Legal Counsel Swirsky recommended adoption of Resolution No. 319, No. 319 revising previously established legal holidays of the Carlsbad as now set forth in Resolution No. 276 to the following: Resolution No. 319, entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT ESTABLISHING LEGAL HOLIDAYS FOR CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT", and upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Director I Municipal Water District, to reduce the number of legal holidays 1. 2. 3. 4, 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Every Saturday Eve ry Sun day January 1st 3rd Monday of February The 1 ast Monday in May July 4th 1st Monday in September 4th Nonday in October, known as Veterans Day Thursday in November, when it is Thanksgiving Day Deceher 25th After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, Resolution No. 319 was adopted by the following vote: AYES : DIRECTORS : Carmi chael , Engelmann, Kel Mac Leod, Maerkle NOES : DIRECTORS : None I ABSENT: DI RECTORS : None President Maerkle called for a short recess at this time, 3: 15 P.M., and the meeting returned to regular session at 3: 32 P.M. Carlsbad Annexation Legal Counsel Swi rsky recommended that the Board adopt a A.O. Kelly motion authorizing the consent form to be signed in P rope rty connection with annexation of A. 0. Kelly property to the City of Carlsbad - Annexation No. 2.22. After discussion, upon n of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and passed by the following vot Ayes : Directors Carmi chael , Engelmann, Mac Leod and Maerkle, with Director Kelly abstaining; and Noes: None. -2- . District Engineer: Cal avera Lake Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the Lake Calavera Estates Lake Estates project is now active and now in the process of locally which includes the City of Carl sbad - Water Department and Fire Department. A discussion followed on the establishment of a master plan for major roads in this project area to be worked out with the City of Carlsbad in connection with the Tri-Agencies Pipe1 ine project. Squi res Dam Engineer Kubota recommended that the Board accept the Report Piezometer System of the Piezometer System Maintenance at Squires Dam by the Consulting Engineers and Geologists, Fugro for submission to the State Dam Inspectors and also authorize payment to Fugro for services rendered for a lump sum of $600. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to accept the report from Fugro and ratified payment to Fugro in the sum of $600. Corrosion Control Engineer Kubota passed out a copy to the Board members of the Study Corrosion Control Program prepared by Project Engineer John R. Pierce for their consideration. President Maerkle recommended that this study should be given to the Engineering Committee for their recommenda- tions and report to the Board. Headquarters Engineer Kubota distributed a memorandum which set forth a Improvement progress report on the Headquarters Improvement Project, and at Project the July 3rd regular meeting of the Board wii 1 ask for author- ization to advertise for formal biddinq on specific lines of work on the basis of final plans approved by the Board and on July 17, - 1974 wi 11 have these bids to present to the Board with specific recommendation of the units of v;a;-!< and the order in which they will be done. Don Ay res I’ Engineer Kubota advised the Board that Mr. Don Ayres has Master P1 an elected to ask the Board of Directors of this District Engineer Kubota advised the Board of this fact and described to them, with the aid of a nap, the area covered. Engineer Kubota asked the Board for their approval to proceed with the study and would agree to do this work subject to his making c? deposit of $3,500. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, approval was granted for Engineer Kubota, in behalf of the District, to proceed with preparation of this study, subject to a deposit by Mr. Ayres in the sum of $3,500, known as Rancho La Costa Properties . General Manager: working out a master planning system with all the people I I to proceed with the master plan for his entire holdings and Report of Manager Priday reported on his attendance at the meeting with the Meetings City Staff and the District Staff regarding the Tri -Agencies Pipeline to familiarize all concerned with plans so fars and Mr. Beckman is having his staff prepare a statement for Mr. Melbourne through our engineers . Counci 1 Manager Priday reported on his attendance at the Counci 1 Meeting Meeting last night and commented on their proposal to change coverage on and will check this out further, and ascertain if they have done something differently than we have with Mr. Teague. Ope rat i ons : The District had a 1 oss of water on the ripped 18” water main Squi res Dam Manager Priday reported to the Board on an incident at Squires Di Gate in which the lock was broken by an ur,known person attempting has turned the information over to Legal Counsel Swirsky for his attention. their liability insurance coverage to Pacific Coast Insurance, I of 1.5 acre feet. Right now the District is running 16 c.f.s. to gain illegal admission to the property, and Manager Priday -3- , Speci a1 Manager Prfday advised the Board of the increase in price for Accounts Chlorine to $169 Q 80 per ton OR a contract covering period of July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975 with the Georgia Pacific Co., and asked the Board for their approval to sign this contract. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Carmichael 3 and unanimously carried, approval was authorized for the Manager to sign the agreement as herein stated. Manager Priday advised the Board of a letter received from the Department of Health advising that Kurt B. Musser, one of our employees, will be issued a Grade 2 Certificate without examination. Manager Priday informed the Board of a letter of congratulation received by the District on their excel lent performance of safety from the American Water Works Association for the past year. Manager Priday advised the Board that the Ramona Municipal Water District will dedicate their first water treatment plant on June 22, 1974, and the Board of Directors and Staff are invited to attend. Nanager Priday advised the Board members of the quarterly meeting of the Water Agencies Association of San Diego County on July 24, 1974 sponsored by the Otay Municipal Water District at the Bahai Hotel in the Mission Room. We will consider attendance at a later meeting. Superintendent Henley reported the lake level at 501.7. A date for a meeting of the Personnel Committee was set at 10:30 A.M. on June 26, 1974. I I Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, of Checks and unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 1711 through No. 1729, in the amount of $15,588.27, covering the p iod from June 14, 1974 to June 19, 1974. Other Matters: Director Carmi chael suggested that Manager Priday make arrangements to reserve a space at the table for Ron Beckman at the regularly scheduled meetings. Engineer Kubota passed out a color chart to the Board members and asked for their expertise in the selection of a color to paint the tanks, and advised that his preference would be a light buff color. A decision in this matter will be made at the next regularly scheduled meeting. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was called adjourned at 4:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, I - rs Secretary of the Board of Directors -4- Neeting of June 19, 1974