HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-11-06; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON NOYEMBER 6 , 1974 AT 2: 00 P.M. AT 6480 EL CAMINO REAL , CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2:02 P.M. by President Maerkle, with Directors Carmichael 3 Engelmann , Kelly and Macleod answering roll call. Also present were Manager Pri day , Legal Counsel Swi rsky , Engineer Kubota, Publ i c Re1 ati ons Consul tan Mitchell, Superintendent John Henley, Project Engineer John Pierce of Woodside/ Kubota & Associates, Inc., and Office Secretary. Ron Beckman, Public Works Administrator and Herbert Ketay, Director of Utilities and Maintenance for the City of Carlsbad, Mrs. Ruth Honnold, League of Women Voters, Mrs. Arthur Bonas 9 Citizen Is Advisory Committee, Mr. Gi 1 Davis , reporter for the B1 ade-Tri bune and representatives from tnree of the firms submitting bids on the Painting - "E" Reservoir project were also present.
Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Minutes Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the minutes of tht regular meeting of October 16, 1974 were approved as corrected
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Bid Opening Pain ti ng "E Reservoir
- President Maerkle announced the official opening of the sealed
I1 bids submitted for painting of "E" Reservoir, I.D. No. 3 as per plans and specifications prepared by Engineer Kubota of Woodside/Kubota & Associates , Inc. , and approved by the Board of Directors of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District , and the following sealed bids were opened and examined by Legal Counsel Swirsky and Secretary Carmichael re5d a tabulation of the bids submitted:
Contractor
Liquid Plastic Co. of Calif. Williams & Kelly, Inc. J. L. Klass Go., Inc.
W. E. Walter & Sons Bollman Co., Inc. Accent Painting, Inc. Wilson & Hampton Painting Contr. Lundeen Coating Corp. Robinson-Burnap Co., Inc. 1
Item No. I Item No. 2 Total
$ 68,405 24,145 47 9 032 29 , 036 32 , 577 15,998 21,210 20,093 23,647
$ 32,450 10,000 11,687 6 , 825 17,323 8,398 6,730 8,500 10,291
$ 80,855 34,145 58 ,?I 9 35 , 861 43 , 900 24 9 396 27 , 940 28 , 593 33,938
Ai3 ternate No.
$ 8,940 7,875 7,516 5,325
7,228 3,829
6,217
11,023
No bid
President Maerkle requested the Staff to make a study of the bids submitted and report their findings and recommendations at the next meeting regarding the award of contract. Engineer Kubota advised that there was a matter of financing which would have to be resolved for this proposed project and the Staff and appropriate Committees will meet and he will have a report for the Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting for their consideration.
Oral Communications from Audience:
There were no communications from the Audience.
Commi ttee Reports :
San Diego County Director Kelly had no report from the Authority for this meeting. Water Au thori ty
Director Kelly reported to the Board on the contents of an article on human water needs and water needs of America which predicted a water shortage effecting our standard of 1 ivi ng wi 11 occur before the year 2000 o The article appeared in the October 26th issue of SCIENCE NEUS, year 1962 and outlines in detail the quantity
of water required to sustain human 1 i fe.
Manager Priday advised the Board that he will be attending a meeting of SDClnlA on November 12th which for one thing will cover new ideas on insurance.
Manager Priday also reported this District's average flow from the Authority for the past 4 months is 21 c. f. s. 3 which is higher than our previous del iveri es .
Public Relations:
Annual Publ i c Relations Consultant Mi tchell reported he is presenting Report the Staff with a preliminary draft of the Annual Report for their consideration and any input, and will then present it to the Board for their consideration and comments.
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State Water Mr. Mitchell reported that the final preparation for the tour Tour has been completed and necessary 1 isti ngs and data has been mai 1 ed to parti ci pan ts .
Board Communi cat i ons :
Director Carmichael commented on the outcome of the November 5th election.
Mr. Carmichael brought the Board's attention to a recent article in METER bulletin relating to construction of 16 new cooling towers at the Roscoe Power Plant and the fact that these plants use a great deal of water which has to be pumped in1 and at a big cost to the taxpayers, and one of their reasons for the construction of these plants away from the coastal areas is the ecologists concern about pol 1 uti on of the water, which Mr. Carmichael states is not a fact and has been proven other- wise .
Director Carmi chael also reported that the MWD Directors advertised that the tax rate for this coming year would be 144 when in reality his recent billing shows the rate to be 154.
President Maerkle commented on a recent article in a San Diego publication concern- the City of San Diego's recent decision to reduce the water hook-up charge from $300 to $200 per unit, which apparently was precipitated by Fairchild Camera decision to abolish their plans to develop a new plant in the City due to the ex- cess hook-up charges they were quoted, and their decision to locate in San Jose instead. Mr. Maerkle feels we should take notice of this and watch that we don't drive prospects out of our area because of excessive fees,
Landscaping:
Director Engelmann reports that B Tank 1 andscaping has not been completed awaiting the finish of the painting of the tank, and has been advised this will be finished shortly and the landscaping will be completed as soon as possible.
Progress Payment Engineer Kubota recommended approval of the Board of the Reservoir Painting Progress Payment #4 submitted by our subcontractor,
discussion upon motion of Director Macleod, seconded by Director Kelly and unani- mously carriedg approval was granted to issue this payment to Robison-Burnap Co.
Legal Counsel :
Legal Counsel Swirsky called the Board's attention to the fact that a final settlement of the anti-trust suit in the sum of $578.90 has been received by the District from United Concrete Pipe and U. S. Industries, Inc.
D4s tri ct Engineer :
Subdi vi si on Engineer Kubota advised the Board that he has no new projects Program to report on today. There are plans for future development.
a proposed plan to put a1 1 three of these projects into one planned community.
El Camino Engineer Kubota reported that the grading operation on El Portals & Camino Real on both sides of the street is underway, and a7- Carl sbad though this project will be serviced by the City of Carlsbad, Pal i sades we are providing construction water until the City bulids
vise us where there will be a tie-in with our lines.
Pal omar Ai rport Engineer Kubota reported that Don Hubbard Contracting Co. has Industrial Park commenced construction on this project and has installed a lot of pipe to date.
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'I Robison-Burnap Co., in the amount of $21,916 and after
of two other tracts in the area around Calavera Lake Estates a]
their pipelines, and have made a request of the City to ad-
I Tri -Agencies Engineer Kubota gave the Board members a progress report on thf Pipeline Project Tri-Agencies Pipeline project. Mr. Melbourne of the Water Authority reported to Mr. Kubota that the general planning design work is progressing rather slowly and is somewhat hampered with the delays by the Calavera Lake developers who are doing a study of the area.
Reservoir Engineer Kubcta distributed to the Board members a progress Painting Projec report on the painting of the various reservoirs and Robison- I
required on D-2 Reservoir. Engineer Kubota recommended that the Board of Director: Burnap Co. is now in the process of finishing the work
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approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $2,400 which includes the additional cost of complete removal and resandblasting of the surfaces on the bottom e.ight feet of the tank and the replacement with new coal tar enamel 3 because it was found impractical to perform a satisfactory bonding job due to the extremely/ poor condition of the coal tar enamel in attempting to repair the damaged areas. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Carmichael, and unanimously carried, approval was granted of Change Order No. 1 to Robison- Burnap Company's contract in the sum of $2,400, as recommended by the Engineer.
Squires Dam - Engineer Kubota advised the Board of his conference with the Emergency Valve/ State Division of Dam Inspection 81 Safety and was concluded Water Quality that some repairs will have to be made to the emergency valve, but were advised that this installation with the flapper valve is very unique and so apparently it will be necessary for us to work out our own method of repairs. Engineer Kubota reported in connnection with the Squires Dam there is a two-fold problem, one relating to water quality and whether or not a tower is needed as a method to draw water out of different zones for testing pur- poses y and the other re1 ating to repairs to the emergency valve. Engineer Kubota reported on the alternatives for a solution to these problems and asked the Board for their permission to prepare a report on his findings and recommendations after a conference with the State Division of Dam Inspection & Safety and our staff and appropriate committees , and President Maerkle concurred in this approach.
A short recess was called at this time by President Maerkle, 3 P.M. and the meetin! was resumed at 3:35 P.M.
General Manager:
AWWA Conven ti on Manager Priday thanked the Board for the opportunity to in Hawaii attend the AWWA Convention in Hawaii and gave the Board a detailed report of his attendance at the various meetings and also a report on the methods they are using to furnish water and the recycling of water. Between Mr. Pri day and Mr. Henley it was possible to attend a1 1 of the conferences and Mr. Pri day fel t it was a very fine convention. Manager Pri day and Mr. Henley were taken to see the Refinery, and reported it was a very clean and we1 1 operated facility but felt it was very small.
Director Kelly reported on his attendance at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club at which a Mr. Daly of the Standard Oil of California gave a report on their plant at El Segundo and the care that is taken to prevent pollution of the air in the operation of this plant and their success in the endeavor.
Di recti onal Manager Pri day asked the Board for their consideration and Marking for approval of direction21 markings for aircraft on our Santa Fe Aircraft on the tank and probably later on on our I'D" tank as requested by Reservoir Tanks the 99 Club, which will be done under the supervision of the District staff. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Macleod, and unanimously carried approval was granted of this request per Manager Priday's recommendation.
Request for Manager Priday advised the Board of a request from Mr. Prigg Use of of the Barber Shop Quartet organization to use the District's Headquarter ' s headquarters facility on December 2, 1974, as they did once Faci 7 i ty before in 1971, and have sent an appl ication to him for a
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Oral Review Manager Pri day advised the Board he will attend an oral review
their request for his participation. for an administrative assistant for the City tomorrow, as per
I Fire Hydrant - This fire hydrant problem at Marja Acres has been taken care Mar j a Acres of by the City Mater Department and we have a plan y and the
El Camino Real from Kelly of a 6" 1 ine to take care of that faci 1 i ty for Mr. Hoffman.
engineers have reviewed i t and are running a 1 ine para1 le1 to
Squires Dam Manager Priday requested permission of the Board to purchase a Mobile Home new refrigerator for the mobile home at Squires Dam as the one in use when the last tenant moved in has become inoperable The least expensive and one that will fit the space available is $279. After discussion, upon recommendation of Director Engelmann 4 seconded by Director Macle01 and unanimously carried, approval was granted to purchase the refrigerator as recommended by Manager Priday .
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Operations:
Manager Priday reported the flow from the Authori ty was cut considerably because of the rain and is now running 8 c.f.s.; the Lake level is up to 499.7 because of the rain also. The leak on the Kelly line will be taken care of tomorrow. The crew installed 22 meters last week at Majorca blest Subdivision. The area in back of the Headquarter's buildings is being cleared to make a dump area available for the District's use.
ACWA Fa1 1 The Fall Meeting of ACNA from December 3 to December 6, 1974 Meeting wi 11 be represented by Director MacLeod, and upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Kelly and unanimousl, carried, approval was granted for Director Macleod to represent the District at this meeting.
Treasur3 Director Kelly reported that the $100,000 investment came due ( Report October 30, 1974, and this fund was reinvested with a yield
MacLeod, seconded by Director Engelman , and unanimously carried, the action taken by. Tkeasurer Kelly was ratified.
Ratification of Upoyl motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Engel - Checks mann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified checks
16, 1974 to November 6, 1974 in the amount of $124,355.97.
Other Matters:
Engineer Kubota acknowledged with thanks to Mr. Beckman and Mr. Ketay on the good job done by the City in striping our parking lot area.
Director Engelmann reported the City paid irrigation rebates for the period of January through Apri 3 of this year.
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of 8.75% interest for 90 days, and upon motion of Director
No. 21 33 through No. 21 81, covering the period from October
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was ad; sourne( at 4:lO P.M. 1 Respectfully submitted
Secretary -. of the Board of Directors
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