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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-01-02; Municipal Water District; MinutesN1i'iU"S OF THE REGULAR i4EETIidG CiF THE BGARG OF DIRECTORS OF TI-iE CARLSBAD f"Ii\lICIPAL CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: WATER DISTRICT HELD ON JANUARY 2, 1975 AT 2:OO P.M. AT 6480 EL CAMING REAL, The Meeting was called to order at 2:04 P.N. by President Naerkle, with Cirectors Carmichael s Engelmann, Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present, were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Hitchell, and ijffice Secretary. Hrs. Arthur Bonas, Citizen's Advisory Committee, Mrs. Ruth Hotinold, and Mrs. A. J. Skotnicki 9 League of Women Voters, (arrived at 2:06 P.M.), Gil Davis, &porter for the 137 ade-'rribune arid Graydon Andrews , Ivlanager of Lakeshore Gardens Nobile Home Park were also present. I Appb-oval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded Mi I? utes by Director Engelnann, and unanimously carriedg the minutes of the regular meeting of December 18, 1974 were approved as corrected. Oral Communications fror;; Audience: Engineer Kubota introduced Kr. Grsydon Andrews 9 Manager of the Lakeshore Gardens Mobile Home Park, who was attenditlg the meting as an interested citizen. S.L.C.K.A. Director Kel ly haa no report on SGCbJA at this time. Public Relations: Public Relations Consultant Niitchell asked the Board members will appear in the i-inbual Report, and the corisensus of opinion was that the narrative prepared by IyiR. Nitchef 1 was satisfactory ana to proceed with the final- ization of the report. Board Comunications: fcir input or comments on the draft of the narrative which I Director Carmichael fnformed the Board on the operation of the BART transportation system in me in San Francisco, which he found to be a very satisfactory niode of transportation. Legal Counsel : S~L.Csii.i\. Legal COuinsel Swirsky reported that with the assistance Detaci~ments of the District Engineer's Office, all of the annexations and detachments as set forth in Resol tition 80s. 325 9 326, 327 and 328 have been completeti and we have the documents. Sal e Surplus Legal Counsel turned over to the Office Secretary for filing Equi pment with C.K.k,'.i2Q official records, an Affidavit of Publication of notice of sale of surplus equipment, for the 1964 Mobile Home unit, and as of this time KO sealed bids have been received by C.M.W.E. for til. equipment. Legal Counsel Swirsky recommended to the Board that a determination be considered relative to publication of sale of this equipment3 and after discussion, upon motion of Girector Engelmann, seconcied by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to proceed with the publication of sale of this equipment in the local news and ad should not indicate minimum price of $l,OOO. Engineering Corxiittee: Lakeshore Gardens Ranager Priday informed the Board that the Engineerinq Iviobilz Home Park Co~ri~ittee met as per their instructions relative to the meeting of the Board in connection b;ith charges assessed for repairs to pipeline which was ruptured by workmen under contract with Sequoia Pacific, the developers of Lakesilore Gardens Mobile Home Park, ana after review the matter- was settled and the District has received a check for thE charges billed to Sequoia Pacific. Corrosion Control Engineer Kubota distributed to the Board members a proposal Program for the first level of corrosion survey work so that the useful life of our steel pipelines, anti referred to John R. Pierce's memorandum of June 19, 1974 on the Corrosion Coi?trol Program which indicates the proposed testing program of 6,840 i. F., and after discussior; upon moti.on of Director 'Kelly, seconded by Director Engelmnn, and unanimously carri'ed, approval was granted to authorize the staff to proceed with the corrosion control survey out1 ined by Engineer Kubota. I charges made by Engineer Joseph 1-1. Bonadiman at the last District can develop an overall progran to conserve the irJater Quality - Engineer Kubota reported that the Engineering Committee Squi res Dam had discussed the water quality monitoring program at Squires Dam, and the Committee agreed to hold off sild see where our programs are next Spring and whether a water biologist or the District personnel will do the monitoring. Director Kelly registered opposition to engaging a water biologist as he feels this would be a duplicity of action and not necessary to monitor the water quality. President blaerkle called for a short recess at this time (3:OO. P.!K) 3 and the meeting was resumed at (3~20 P.M.). I Subdivision Program: Lakeshore Gardens Engineer Kubota reported to the Board that as a result of Mobile Home Park the payment by Sequoia Pacific of charges for rupturing our is now being finalized anti will have the acceptance forms prepared for the next meeting of the Board. pipeline, this job at bakeshore Gardens Mobile Home Park Hughes Aircraft Engineer Kubota informed the Board of proposed expansion Building program being planned by Hughes Aircraft of 140,000 square reqtiircd a 12" line for water service, but the Board decided to put in a 16" 1 ine to accommodate future development of -the area, and Hughes Aircraft were reimbursed by the District for the oversizing of the line. Row, the new expansion program will increase their water supply requirements, and Hughes Aircraft will then be in a position where they will be liable for a return to the District of the reimbursement paid to them for oversizing on the initial construction program. Vista Del Playa Engineer Kubota pinpoifited on the map the location of an feet. The .initial construction of 58,000 square feet new project to be known as Vista Del Playa, and advised the Board they are moving very aggressively and are requesting the District to review the plans for this development and present to the Board for approval by the second meeting in Februaryf I Palornar Industrial Engineer Kubota informed the 6oard that the developers of Park Palomar Industrial Park have reported on the first unit to be constructed in the Park known as the Dyna l4ed Building. Tri-Agencies Engineer Kubota reported that the preliminary draft of the Pipeline Project EIR has beer; received and evaluated, and will be actual final draft of the EIR. "E" Reservoir Engineer Kubota referred the Board to the memorandum Project dated Janmry 2, 1975 by Project Engineer John R. Pierce on the progress on the ''E" Reservoir by Accent Painting Co., and recommended a progress payment be made to Accent Painting in the amount of 51,440. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to issue progress payment iao. 1 to Accent Painting in the amount of $1,440. Poinsettia Avenue Engineer Kubota requested the Board tG authorize preparation Master Plan For Water System of a consolidated master plan for water systems for the Ayres going back to the consultants and they will prepare the properties and the Poinsettia Avenue Master PLan, and instead 0-1 fi 1 ing two separate reports s it would be more practical to prep; one basic overall report with one h;ap which will encorxpass all of District b40. 2 wit exception of the Kratter property. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engeln seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, approval was given to Engine Kubota to prepare one report to cover the Ayres Properties and the Poinsettia Avenue area. Squi res Gam Engineer Kubota advised the Board that once a year it is Safety Program required that the District have the piezometer system and settle ment markers at the top of Squires inspected by the experts on t piezometer systems and test and re?ai r if needed and file a report with the State Department of Darns. Engineer Kubota requested the Board's authorization to proceed with the settlement marker portion and obtain a proposal from F.ugro, Inc. to do the piezometer testing, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconc by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to obtain a prop from Fugro, Inc. for the piezometer portion of the works and the settlement marker portion to be performed by a survey crew. I Meeting of Jar;uary 2, 1975 -2- Oceansi d6,Carisbad Engineer Kubota reported the Gceanside-Carl sbad Intertie Intertie was tested on frecember 31st, 1974 and worked out very Hell. Operating A.green1en-t In connection with this Intertie, Engineer Kubota recommended for this project with the City of Oceatxide and C.M.W.D. as joint owners for each of the entities to share in the maintenance cost of it, and in times of emergency who will be responsible for the repairs. After discussion, upon motion of Cirector Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carriedg authorization was granted for Legal Counsel and tne Staff to draw up an operating ggreement to share 50% each in the costs involved as outlined by Engineer Kuobta. ijavi es Vault Engineer Kubota apprised the Board of the necessity of has been budgeted for) but as a temporary measure until the master plan for this area is compieted, to put in a temporary pressure reducing station subject to the concurrence of the Board, and after discussion the Board authorize6 hgineer Kubota to proceed as outlined, General Manager: Water Pressure General Nanager Priday advised the Eoard of the receipt of a Starrdards directive from the Lepartrrent of Public Health of the the California Administrative Code now requiws, “l4ormal operating pressure at the service connection shall not be less than 25 pounds per square inch and if the syst is such that you cannot proviae water at 25 P.S.I.G., this department will require punlping station capable of supplying water at 25 p.s.i.g. to each parcel, and the pumping station shall be of your design and shall be controlled and maintained by your company. ‘I. the Board authorize preparation of a final operating agreement 1 eventually moving the Davies Vault location south, which County of San Diego dated December 18, 1974 which states that A.W.A.A. Dues Manager Priday advised the Board that in addition to the presen; and have received notification of our membership for 1975, they are requesting an a1 tional 10% fee, or $77. Manager Priday feels this is for lobbying costs with which he does not conctir. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to pay this additil $77 fee, but to register 6 protest for this additional fee in a letter accompanying the check. Federally Funded Manager Pri day advised tne Board regarding Federally funded Programs Programs in connectiori with the Public Jobs Program and requested permission from the Board to attend a meeting regarding this prograi;: on January 7th to get the materials to i,cientify what is nccessary throggh the County to make application for at least two people, one a maintenance painter and one a maintenance gardener. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Ui rector Kelly, and unanimously carried, authoriz; .tion was giver; to Manager Priday tcr act in behalf of the 6oard of Directors of C.M.1 in connection with this program. Inundation Haps Manager Pridzy advised the Board that the State Office of Refund Emergency Services nave appropriated $1,732 to the District Seen completed and forwarded to the State Controller for payment to the Distri ct. yearly dues for this association of $770, which has been paid I for preparation of inundation maps and the necessary forms have I S.G.C.W.A. i?,anager Priday reported to the Board that a notice of the Meeting meeting of S.D.C.W.A. on JaKuary 30, 1975 regarding water proposed contract to be used by S.C.C.W.A. to obtain treated water service from the City of San Diego, treated water prices B and when the northern California water will be distribute6 to us will be attended by he ar;d Engineer Kubota and he will report findings to the Board after the meeting. storage program for 1975, proqess report, review of draft for Chanker of Uirec’cor Kelly advised the he will attend the installation Commerce Meeting meeting of the Charher of Comrce next Friday. Quarterly Meeting Manager Priday advised the Board regarding the Quarterly January 16, 1974 Nketing of the Mater Agencies Association to be held at the WAA Penasquitos Country Club on Jmuary 16, 1974, to be hosted by Sm Marcos County Water District, and asked that reservation: be naue to the Office Secretary prior to January 8, 1974 for all those who wish to attend. - 3- Meeting of January 2, 1: Personnel Manager Priday requested pern;ission of the Board to develop a District's need for a meter reader, and have built a job that would not only insure the installation of meters and meter reading, but also meter repairsg meter maintenance, history keeping records and inventories of a71 suppl iesg and have found a man within our own establishment who can qualify for such a job, and requested permission of the Board to have a meeting of the Personnel Conmittee to discuss this item, and also discuss a nerit raise for our employee Kurt Nusser, and after discussion approval was granted and a meeting of the Personnel Committee and Manager Priday will be he1 G on January loth, at 11 A.M. in the District offices 19 74- 75 Budget A printed copy of the 1974-75 Budget was distributed to each me, new classification of employee in connection with the I of the Board and Staff. Operations: Present flow is 8 c.s.f. and the Lake level is at 499.6 Rati fi cation l$on moticn of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelman1 of Checks and unmimously carried, the Board ratified checks No. 2363 to December 27, 1974, in the amount of $27,199.72. Election of Legal Counsel Swirsky announced that the election of officers Off i cers would be held for the ensbing two year period and called for nominations. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kel' seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Board Directors be renominated and re-elected to serve in their present capacities as set forth: through No. 2369, covering the period from Decerillber 20 .) 1974 Pres i dent Director Fred Maerkle Vi ce- Pres i dent Director Donalc A. Mac Leod Secretary Director W. D. Carmichael Treasurer Director Allan 0. Kelly Assistant Secretary 2nd Treasurer cii rector Harol d Engelmann I Adjournment There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, %*Qt# t , Secretary of the Board of Directors 1 Meeting of January 2, 197E -4-