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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-03-19; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES.OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CALI FORN IA: MATER'.DISTRICT HELD. ON MARCH 19 a 1,975, AT 2; 00: P.M. ..AT 6480 EL CAMINO REAL , CARLSBAl .. .. .. . .. . . The meeting was called to order at 2:04 P.M. by President Maerkle, with Directors Carmichael 9 Engelmann, Kelly and MacLeod answering roll call. Also present, were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Engineer 'Kubota, Public Relations Consultan. Mitchell and Offi'ce Secretary. Mrs. Ruth Honnol d, League of Women Voters , Gi 1 Davis 3 Reporter for the Blade-Tribune, and representilng the City of Carl sbad was Herbert Ketay, Utilities Director. 1 Approval of Minutes: corrected. After discussion, upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, the Minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 1975 were approved as Committee Reports: S.D.C.W.A. Director Kelly gave a comprehensive report on events at the Meeting S.D.C.W.A. meeting held March 13th, and of good news to all was that the recent rains have created a runoff coming into the reservoirs in the County at the rate of 300 xre feet per day. Public Relations: S.D.C.W.A. Consultant Mitchell reported to the Board on his attendance Pub1 i c Re1 a- at the special meeting called by the Public Relations De- tions Meeting partment of S.D.C.N.A. on March 7th of member agencies, and ing the Water Authority when they need help in promoting a county-wide program in a general way, and there will be further meetings to apparently develop a program. felt this meeting dealt generally, with the problem of assisl I Mr. Mitchell passed the pictures taken on the St. Patrick's school tour, around to all assembled, and at his request, President Maerkle confirmed that these pictures should be given to the school for their use. Mr. Mi tchell distributed to each, cl ippings of news stories of interest to the District covering the past two weeks. Board Communications: Director Carmichael commented on the purported natural gas shortage as reported by Gil Davis of the Blade-Tribune in a recent news releases and the need for concern. Landscaping: Manager Priday reported that as soon as the ground dries out, will continue with the landscaping of the headquarter's site, and work on the tank areas is progressir Tri -Agenci es Engineer Kubota advised that the revised EIR report for the Pipeline Project Tri-Agencies Pipeline Project is in print and will be avail- able the first part of next week and with respect to staff work being done, preliminary plans are here for review by the Committee. The next step will be to develop a project schedule and budget for the portions they have f 1 own. Director Kelly reported on a meeting he had with Bob Melbourne of the Water Auth- ority last Friday, at which time he saw a copy of the revised version of the EIR report and their discussion of the recommended preservation of some of the his- torical landmarks, and the advantages in using a road alignment for the pipeline, in which Mr. Melbourne concurred. Director Kelly reported on the uncertainty ex- pressed by Hans Doe of Vista Irrigation District, regarding passage of the bond issue for this project in the next election, and feels it would be to our advantage to have until next November to come to decisions regarding the questions involved in the establishment of this project. Engin3er Kubota coniwnted on tk many facets involved in determining the location of the p!pel i nes for the TAPP, whether in proposed roadways or otherwise which would meet with the approval of a1 1 concerned parties. 'I Director Carmichael questioned the veraci ty of information he received from Manager Priday relative to .the District Engineer's .billing covering a recent study of the TAPP , and after discussf on ind exarni nation 'of the bi.11 ing in ques- tion the matter was clarified and resolved. James 14. Guerin Legal Counsel Swirsky referred the Board and Staff to James Report W. Guerin's preliminary draft on the financial feasibility authopized by the Board in recent action 9 and asked for input from them regard- in5 any changes or a1 terations, so that a final draft of the report could be pre- pared by Mr. Guerin for submittal to the Board for their approval. A discussion followed, and a motion made by Director Kelly and seconded by Director Carmichael to table the matter for two months was rescinded by Director Kelly with consent of the seconder, and Legal Counsel was advised there were no comments or correc- ti ons in reference to the draft submitted by Mr. Guerin and gave consent he should proceed with preparation of the final draft of this report. ACRA President Evlaerkl e advised the Board of the coming Convention Convention of ACWA which will be held in Sacramento in May, and recom- after discussion upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Carmichael, and Unanimously carried, approval was granted for Director Engelmann to attend the ACWA Convention, as a representative of C.M.W.D. on official business. President Maerkle called for a short recess at this time (3:05 P.M.), and the meeting was resumed at 3: 30 P .M. Legal Counsel : Bel 1 ford Legal Counsel Swirsky adui sed the Board of progress in the Dissolution dissolution of the Bellford Water District, which will De concerned parties on March 13th , 1975 mutual agreement was reached to dissolve the Bell ford Mater District and proceed with adoption of a resolution to accomplish report relative to the bond isstie on the TAPP , which was I mended that Director Engelmann represent the District and accomplished without an election and at a meeting of a1 1 1 this action. Resolution Legal Counsel Swirsky advised the Board that the State Re- No. 331 sources Aqenc-y has again ammended the Gui del ines to the E. I. R, " Regulations, with a deadline of April 1, 1975 for certifi- cation of these ammendments and requested the Board's approval for adoption of Resolution No. 331, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AMENDING THE LOCAL GUIDELINES OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FOR PREPARATiON OF ENVIRONMENT IMPACT REPORTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 1975", which will update Resolution No. 330, and upon motion of Director Car- michael, seconded by Director Engelmann, Resolution "331" was adopted by the fol- lovJing vote: AYES: DIRECTORS: CARMICHAEL 3 ENGELMANN , MACLEOD AND MAERKLE NOES: DIRECTORS: KELLY ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Di stri ct Engi neer: A1 tami ra #3 Engineer Kubota presented for the Board's approval 6 easement common areas of which each property owner has a proportionate interest3 and after discussion, upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carriedg approval of the Engineer's request was granted. E. Switter's Engineer Kubota informed the Board regarding application to Property the City of Carlsbad for a parcel map of a subdivision of the Switter's property north of Palomar Airport Road, just east of the Ukegawa Packing Plant which lies in the District's water service area, and includes about 60 acres of land. Macari o Engineer Kubota advised of a conference he attended with Mr. Refinery Bruce Bean of the Refinery insofar as water requirements of reclaimed waste water, and from the District's point of view concur in conservation of our fresh water supply. deeds in Altamira Unit #3 development in connection with I the plant are concerned, and the latest view is the use of 31 19/?5 -3 - - E.I.R. Report Engineer Kubota advised the Board of his reply to the Plan- TNI Property iing Director-.of the City,of.Oceanside on the EIR draft covering the Teachers. Management and Investment Corporation Property which adjoins the Carlsbad. Municipal bjater District's Squires Dam pro- perty and supplied information as to our tentative plans, installations and pro- posed Tri-Agencies Pipeline project plans. General Manager: Communications: AWWA Conference Manager Priday requested permission from the Board of Dir- Mon terey ectors to attend the AWizlA Conference in Monterey , Ca . to be leaving on Apri l 9th, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, approval was granted as per Manager Pri day I s request . SDG&E Vaul t Manager Priday advised the Board of a meeting held with San Installation Diego Gas & Electric, our staff and other interested parties El Camino Real and interference by this instal 1 ation with our 16'' l'ine, and a sequence of events in the erection of this project was worked out and agreed upon before actual work commenced on this job. .. I held April 10th and llth, and to drive the District's vehicle in connection with SDG&E instal 1 ation of a large vaul t in Opera t i ons : Manager Priday reported we are now running 6 csf frcm the Aqueduct, and elevation at the Lake is 500.4. Manager Priday reported a break in Alga Road caused by Hood Construction, and were back in service by 5:30 P.M. 1 Palomar Airport Manager Priday advised the members of a public hearing which Pl anni ng will be held April 16th in the Cafeteria at Oceanside School Planning people, and the District will be represented at this meeting. City of Carlsbad Manager Priday reported on his attendance at the City of Counci 1 Meeting Carlsbad Council Meeting, and in particular a request from Eugene C. Chappaie for a permit, which might be of concern to the District in connection with a fire hydrant requirement. on Master Planning at 7:30 P.m. by the Palomar Airport I' Personnel : Manager Priday requested approval of the Board of a request to take his Grade #l examination which is being offered during the ACNA Conference in April, and recommended the District reimburse him for one night's lodging in Monterey , and upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Director MacLeod, and unanimously carried, approval was granted. South Aqueduct Manager Priday advised the Board regarding a meeting being he Connection April 1st which was called by La Costa on the South Aqueduct San Marcos and C.M.W.D., and the District will be represented. Special Accounts Manager Priday recommended payment of a bill from Legal Counsel Swi rsky in the amount of $1 35 for services in conn- ection with the error by the County in tax collectfons for I.D. #2, and upon motior of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director MacLeod, and unanimously carried, ap- proval for payment of this invoice was granted. by bistri ct employee, Francis Thompson to go to Monterey Connection and have requested attendance by 01 ivenhain 9 I Manager Priday recommended payment of invoice from Woodsi de/ Kubota &. Associates, Inc.' for services rendered in February, 1975 in the sum of $4,791.65, which is $83.35 less than total billing and represents an item ques- tioned by the Finance Committee, which wi 11 be reviewed and reported in the next billing, and upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director MacLeod, and unanimously carried, approval was granted for payment of this invoice in the amount of $4,791 .Q5. 3/19/75 .. -3- Delinquent Manager Priday advised that as .of this date the total delin- Accounts quint'accounts amounts to. .$2,436.37. Ratification Upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Engel- Of Checks mann, and unanimously 'carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 2608 through 2694, covering the period from March 7, 1975 to March 19, 1975 in the amount of $29,648.70.' Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the meeting, .. .. I it was adjourned at 4:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, 8 Sectetary of the Board of Directors 'I I 3/19/75 -4-