HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-07-03; Municipal Water District; MinutesNINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON JULY 3, 1974, AT 2 P.M. 3 AT 6480 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
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The meeting was called to order at 2:06 P.M. by President Haerkle, with Directors Carmichael , Engelmann, Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present, were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swicsky, Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Ri tchel7 and Office Secretary. Also present , were Ron Beckman, Pub1 ic Works Director for the City of Carlsbad, Superintendent John Henley (arrived at 2:37 P.M.) Project Engineer John Pierce of Woodside/Kubota & Associates, Inc. (arrived at 4: 10 P.M. ) and Mrs. Ruth Honnold and Mrs. A. J. Skotnicki of the League of Women Voters o
Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Mi n Utes Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the minutes of
corrections as noted.
Committee Reports :
San Diego County Director Kelly advised the Board that due to the fact that thc Mater Authority regularly scheduled meeting of S.D.C.W.A. was postponed,
the regular meeting of June 19, 1974 were approved with
he had no report today.
Chris Ennerson Consultant Mitchell suggested that the Resolution prepared Resolution for presentation to Miss Chris Ennerson be given to her at thc
Maerkle agreed that this would be acceptable to the Board. next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board, and President
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Preparation Consultant Mitchell brought up the matter of preparation of of Annual an Annual Report of the District's activities for the Report past year which was given a "go ahead" by President Maerkl e.. The Board members discussed possible content of the issue and Mr. Mitchell will go ahead and start planning and will have more detail at a later meeting
State Water Consultant Mitchell will assemble the material from Manager Project Tour Priday anti will go on from there and will have more at the next meeting on plans and information.
Board Communications: No report at this ineeting.
Landscaping Committee: Director Engelmann reported OR the physical tour taken
included a1 1 the tank areas and made a survey and came up with some recornmendatians. After discussion 9 upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Kelly ,
'and unanimously carried, approval was grafited to proceed with the landscaping of ,the reservoir areas as recommended by the Landscaping Committee,
Legal Counsel :
by him and other members of the Board and Staff which
Salary IResoK ution The Personnel Committee has not had their final meeting on this salary resolution as yet, and will report later on after the neeting has taken place.
District Legal Counsel Swirsky advised the Board that upon authorizatiol Insurance the Staff investigated the matter of procu'Ping an insurance {Coverage consultant to go over the physical facilities of the entire District insofar as adequate insurance coverage is concerned, anu a meeting was held on June 28, 1974 with Mr. Gordon McClellan of the District
insurance Association. For a flat fee of $500, which includes his expenses, this - concern will investigate the physical assets of the District, review the existing ,insurance coverage and will submit a report of their recommendations. .After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to proceed with procuring this report as set forth by Legal Counsel Swirsky .
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Execut i ve Director Mac Leod reported that the Personnel Committee had t Session meeting with the employees of the District last week and
advised them their recommendations would be brought before the Board for their consideration, and, therefore, would recommend that the Board go into executive session at this time to discuss this matter (2:45 P.N.). Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried an Executive Session was called at this time, 2:45 P.M., to discuss personnel matters e
I Upon moti^on of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, thhe meeting returned to regular session at 3:44 P.M.
Sal ary Counsel Swirsky presented for the Board's cons: deration, Resol ution #320 Resolution #320 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT ADOPTING CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RKGE AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE 1974/75 FISCAL YEAR. The mnges will be exactly the same as now exists 3 with the exception that the Intermediate Account Clerk will be changed to Range #17. En addition, the Resol ution wi 11 set forth that there wi 11 be a 10% increase in the present wages of all employees commencing July 1, 1974, with no salary step increases during the fiscal year. tipon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelrm~, said Resolution #320 was adopted by the following vote:
AYES : DIRECTORS: Carmi chael , Engelmann, Ke7 ly 9 Mac Leod and 'Maerkle
NOES: DIRECTORS : None
ABSENT : DIRECTORS : None
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Safety Counsel Swirsky a3so recommended adopting the motion that Shoes the Manager is authorized to purcnase two pairs of safety shoes for each male employee per year. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to Manager P~-fdzy fb 9uxhasc s:fet;r sbws es herein stated.
President Maerkle called for a short recess at this time, 3:50 P.M., and the meeting returned to regular session at 4:07 P.M.
Manager Priday informed the Board that on behalf of the employees 9 he would like to thank the members for their patience and understanding insofar as the salaries are concerned.
President Maerkle advised the Board that Mrs. Marion He'ilein, one of our employees had won a bl ue ribbon at the Del Mar Fair for a rug she made , and asked Consultant Mitchell to consider publicity in this regard.
District Engineer:
Arena7 Road Engineer Kubota informed the Board that for all intents and Extension purposes the Arena1 Road project is completed and presented to the Board for their approval progress payment No. 1 from the contractorg Don Hubbard Contracting Co. in the amount of $20,137.00 less 10% retention fee or a net payment of $18,123.00. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, approval of paymen to Don Hubbard Contracting Co. in the net amount of $18,123.00 was granted, 'I Reservoir Engineer Kubota informed the Board that 'the reservoir paintin Painting Project project is progressing satisfactorily, and it was agreed that a 1 ight buff color would be used to paint the exterior of the tanks .
La Costa Estates Engineer Kubota advised the Board regarding La Costa Estates North North, Tract No. 73-10 which is the last in the La Costa area as far as formal development of our servic e area is ,.i concerned. The District has received a check for $6,000.00 arid a bond in the amount of $130,000 will be-posted. The Board was'requested to, fl - approve the constructi
drawings-afid autKorize the present' secretary to-execute them; .#2 - 'authorize the
present Secretary to sign the title sheet of the map, and #3 - accept the easements
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as shown in red on the map. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, approval was granted as ou-tlinc
by the Engineer.
Casi tas de Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the project known La Costa as Casitas de La Costa is completed and acceptance form has
of the public water system for this project and the value of the work that the District is acquiring ownership of is $36,147.75. No action was taken on this recommendation.
Carlsbad Lake Engineer Kubota advised the Board of a project to be known a: Community the Carlsbad Lake Community 9 Tract #73-24, to be located at the south east quadrant of Interstate #5 and the Poinsettia Lane Interchange. Engineering construction plans for all the water 1 ines in the system have been submitted by Covington Bros. of Orange County 9 the developers i There will be 308 single family units with individual meters, on 61,i22 acresg or an average density of 5.03 units to the acre. Engineer Kubota recommended that the Board approve the plans 3 authorize the District to accept the new easements as shown in yellow pencil on the map, and authorize the present Secretary to execute the title sheet of the subdivision map. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael I) seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, approval was granted as outlined by the Engineer.
San Diego Gas Engineer Kubota asked the Board for their approval of the
& Electric Co. San Diego Gas & Electric Co.'s joint use of one of our easements for installation of an underground conduit where the District's pipelines are on the La Costa Golf Course. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously Carrie approval was granted to use our right-of-way at La Costa Go1 f Course as recommended by the Engineer.
been submitted by the contractor, and recommended acceptance
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Headquarters Engineer Kubota distributed a copy to each member present Project of a report on reconstruction and modernization of the Headquarter's facility which detailed the scape of work and estimated current construction cost for improvements to the District plant. After discussion, a decision was made to permit the Staff to solicit for information bids on each of the items and after the bids are reeived, take it before the Engineering Committee to make the determination of what the ultimate decision will be. Upon motion of Director Carmichael 3 seconded by Director Mac Leo( anci unanimously carried, approval was granted for the Staff to get the informal bids and the Engineering Committee to report their findings to the Board in two weeks. Director Carmfchael will substitute for Director Engelmann on the Engineering Committee for the next few weeks, as Director Engelmann will be out of the state on a vacation.
Ci ty Servi ce Engineer Kubota reported significant progress is being made Area Study with the City in solving specific problems areas that we haw
Ron Beckman has contributed of his time and talent in making headway on this.
Engineer Kubota asked the Board for clarification regarding his attendance at these joint meetings which has been questioned, and the Board reinstated their unanimous agreement that Engineer Kubota will continue to represent the District on matters involving engineering matters at his discretion.
in interpretation of their data and Public hlorks Director
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Oceanside-Carlsbad Engineer Kubota reported on the joint endeavor with Oceanside Intertie on the intertie connection at the May Company area and they
there is water in the line now.
General Manager:
are finally working out the protocol satisfactorily and
City Counci 1 Manager Priday reported on his attendance at the recent
Meeting Counci 1 Meeting and the significant i tems presented
245 acres and Locker's 557 acre tract that have been added to the City. involving the District were the annexations of Mr. Kelly's
Dis t ri ct Revenues . .. .
Manager Friday reported to the Board that the revenue for
the. District is looki'ng very fine and as of May 39, 1974 watc
sales amounted. to '15 -to 30% over^ our budget estimate. ,.
Revenue on investments, thanks to Director Kelly, shows $19,964 earned on a total
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investment of $474,049.
Water production for the 11 month period is 9.176.7 acre feet which is more in 11 months than it was in all of last year. District water sales is 52% for the District within its responsible portion and we sell 48% to the City of Carlsbad. * Water loss for the 11 month period ending May 31, 1974 i.s 5.2% which is down from the previous year which was 7.5%.
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Based upon our request for meters , there is about 50% more land under cul tiva- tion this year than last year and the farmers are starting to plant as of right
I~QW which should have an effect on clearing up the musty tasting water as they will be using water and pushing it out of the Lake and take out all of that algae taste. The farmers are about two weeks late with planting this year, indicating that they want to get in on the late market which yelds better profits for them.
The Lake level is 501.8 and they are taking a flow of 18 c.f.s. from the Authority.
Telemetering Manager Pri dzy asked the Board for approval to sign an Sys tem agreement with James 0. Gierl ich Co. for telemetering servi ce
which includes travel time for two days with one emergency call and complete check of the total: panel. After discussion, upon motion of Director PEac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to Manager Priday to sign the agreement herein stated.
Lake Calavera Manager Priday requested the Board to waive the subdivision Hills payment of $1,000 by Mr. Jerry Farreli, developer of Lake
eers until July 31, 1974. After discussion, Engineer Kubota suggested a payment
of $100 each for the two more meetings of our consultants with .V.T.N. 9 which was agreeable with the Board members.
Speci a1 Manager Priday presented a statement of services rendered by Accounts
seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to 'doodside/Kubota and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $1,117.00 for general engineering, $2,808 for special projects, and $2,104 for capital construction projects f for a total amount of $7,029. as approved by the Finance Committee.
Manager Priday requested permission to be absent on Fridsy, July 5, 1974 a;xl upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kel Iy, and unanimously carried, permissfon was granted as per Mr. Priday's request.
Master Charge Counsel Swirsky, at Manager Priday's suggestion 3 requested Accommodations the Board adopt Resolution #321, entitled, RESOLUTION OF Resol ution ii.321 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL iJATER
financial accommodations from WEST COAST NATIONAL BANK pursuant to the use of a :number of Bank's Credit Cards (hereinafter called Master Charge Cards) by the officers and agents of the District. Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded \by Director Mac Leod, said Resolution #321 was adopted by the following vote:
for the coming fiscal year in the amount of $23.50 per month
Calavera Hills for plan checking and inspection by our engin-
1 Woodside/Kubota and Associates, Inc. for approval by the Board. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael ,
DISTRICT TO OBTAIN PASTER CHARGE CARD ACCOMMODATIONS to obtair
AYES : DIRECTORS : Carmichael , Enselmann, Kelly , Mac Leod and Maerkle
NOES d DIRECTORS : None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS : None
San Marcos Master Engineer Kubota requested the Board's approval to permit Neste
1'1 an Study Brudin ti Stone, Consulting Engineers for the San Narcos Distri to study their boundary lyZrhich runs along the District's boundary in preparation of a Master Plan Study for the San Marcos County Water District. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, permission was. granted as per request of Engineer Kubota.
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Rati f i cat i on Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly
of Checks and unanimously carried, the Board ratified checks No. 1730 through No. 1757, in the amount of $52,049.65, covering the period from June 19, 1974 to July 3, 1974.
There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was declared adjourned at 5:22 P.M.
I Respectfully submi tteci,
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