HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-07-16; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON JULY 169 7975 AS 2:OO P.M. RT 6480 EL GAMIN0 REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2: 00 P.M. by President Maerkl e, with Directors Carrni chael , Engelmann, Kelly and MacLeod answering the roll call . A1 sc present, were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirs ky, Publ i c Re7 atians Consul tant Mi tchel 1 3 District Engineer Kubota and office Secretary. Mrs. Arthur Bonas and, Mrs. RQth Hsnnold, League of Women Voters members (arrived at 2: 10 P.M. ) 9 Gil Davis, reporter for the B1 ade-Tri bwne, and representing the City of Carl sbad, Uti1 i ties Director Kerbert Ketay were also present.
Apprcpval After discussion, ugon motion of Director Macteod, seconded by
OF Minutes Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Minutes of the
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regular meetfng of J~ly 2, 1975 were approved as corrected.
Committee Repcrts:
S.D.C.U.A. Directoy Kelly reported from the minutes prepared for the meeting, as he was unable to attend the meeting.
Director Kelly was on a tour of the northwest farming statesg and related the new types of irrigation systems, use of dwarf-type plants and other scientific methods being used which are very successful in producing huge crops of excel 1 ent quality products.
;Pub1 i c Publ i c Re1 ati ons Consul tant Mi tchel 1 distributed copies of recent Re1 ations: news releases relating to water service in our District.
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Mr. Mitchell reported that a meeting will be held duly 24th at the Rsncho Santa Fe Irrigation District of the Public Relations Committee from the County to discuss San Biego County water problems, and due to a prior commitment 9 he wi 11 be unable to attend.
Board Communi cations :
Director Carmi chael commented on the recent press re1 ease regarding Mayor Frazee's comment on the surplus funds in the City of Carlsbad treasury, and feels credit should be given in part to revenues from S.D.G.& E. Co.
." Landscapi ny :
Manager Priday reported on changes made at the La Costa Reservoir site to improve the appearance and that a drip irrj gation system was instal led around the tree plantings. He suggested that a tour of the reservoir sites should be made by the Landscaping Comi ttee to observe the progress made in improving the sites.
TAPP Cirector Macleod reported a meeting of TAPP agencies, S.D.C.W.A.,
progress of this project, and will report the findings and recommendations at the next meeting of the Board.
Legal Counsel :
Resolution !lo. 333 Legal Counsel Swirsky presented for the Board's consideration
and staff is being planned for the coming week to evaluate the
and adoption Resolution $333, a RESOLUTI9N OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, P,DOPTIMG CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR EMPLOYEES FOR THE 1975- I 1976 FISCAL YEAR, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Engelmann, Resolution #333 was adopted by the following vote:
AYES : DIRECTORS: CWRMICHWEL, ENGELMANN, KELLY,
NOES: DIRECTORS: Hone
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None
NACLEOD 9 MAERKLE
District Engineer:
Las Brisis Engineer Kubota informed the Board of a proposed new development Condominium to be known as Las Brisis Condominiums, consisting of five 78' x 36' La Costa double deck units with cormon walls and individual meter installation:
as Las Brisis Limited in La Costa on Lot # 405.
Spinnaker Engineer Kubota advised of a new subdivision to be known as Hills Spinnaker. Hills located in the Ayers property holdings, westerly of El Ca.mino Real by Standard Pacific of San Di ego which encompasses
92.8 acres of land to be divided into 307 lots for construction of individual resi- dences and in conformance with the Master Plan designed for this area.
Engineer Kubota, at this time, requested approval of the Board for Unit No. 1 of this project, which covers 68 lots, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Macleod, and unanimously carried, approval of improve- ment plans and overall water system layout were approved as recommended by Engineer Kubota.
La Costa Engineer Kubota advised the Board that the project known as La Costa Vista Vista development owned by Judd Kessler has completed the water system, and recommended acceptance by the Board of this water system contingent upon compliance by the owner of 3 conditions: 1. receipt of a cash deposit of $577.20, 2. installation of small handle on the valve, and 3. documenta- tion of the "as built" drawings, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael 9 seconded by Director NacLeod and unanimously carried, approval of the Engineer's request was granted subject to compl iance by the owner with the above- mentioned requi rements.
In connection with this project, Manager Priday reported for the record on the instances on non-compliance by the owner of District requirements and the illegal tampering with our installations.
President Maerkle called for a recess at this time, 3:OO P.M. and the meeting was resumed at 3:29 P.M. Superintendent John Henley arrived at this time.
Plans & Engineer Kubota requested affirmation from the Board that projects Specifications approved prior to issuance of the revised specifications dated June 78, 1975 will not be subject to compliance with any changes identi- fied in the revised specifications.
City of Engineer Kubota reported they are working with the District staff Carl sbad and City of Carlsbad on monitoring very closely peak flow require-
to be constructed by Cenbar Construction for the developers known
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General Manager:
Ken Ebright Manager Priday reported upon receipt of a letter from Mr. Ken Ebright
the District to recover the full $300 deposit ,(plus 10% interest charges dating from the date the meteem" was returned to the District) and denying responsihi 1 i ty for the charges made by the District in connection with engineering charges for survc work performed, and it was determined that this claim be denied and turned over to Legal Counsel Swirsky for counter action.
Csunci 1 Nanager Priday reported on his attendance at the Council Meeting Meeting 1 as t evening .
of Kee Enterprises advising of legal action being instituted against
I Operations: Lake level 499.1
Distri ct crew instal led 10" pressure reducing station at Alga Rd. yesterday, and will fire up tomorrow.
Flow from the Authority 20 c.f.s.
Two members of the we!&/ have received certificates - Francis "rhornpson, In-Training Operator and Kurt Musser in Chlorination operation.
Bu,dget Manager Priday referred the Board members to the approved Prel irninary Revi ew Operating Budget for 1975176 and his Memorandum to the Board of
Officer Milda Simpson (who arrived at 3~47 P.M.) to assist him in his review of the items in the proposed budget that have a significant affect on the need for in- creased incomes as outlined in his memorandum.
airectors of CMWC dated June, 7 975, and requested Accounting
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Budget I terns Revi ew:
Source of Purchased water will increase in cost for the fiscal year
of an 'addi tiona? .charge of $2.00 per acre foot to January Supply 1975'76 by $70,072 based upon additional levy by S.D.C.W.A.
1 5 7 976 and then an estimated additional' charge for bringing fi 1 tered water to our District of $13.00 per acre foot for a total estimated cost of $436,000 for purchased water.
Pumping & Water The increase in pumping costs has been increased by $172; the Treatment Costa water treatment allocation his been increased by $7,282, due
Transmission & The meter man's and billing clerk's salaries have been shifted Distribution to Customer Accounts for a more realistic accounting picture
Transmission 81 Distribution accounts covering utilities, materials, welding services, contracted work and equipment rentals has increased by $5,903.
Meter Repairs A matter of the feasibility of the District establishing a meter repair faci 1 i ty was discussed at this time , and Manager Priday outlined a breakdown of meter repair costs prepared by Superintendent John Hen7 ey, and President Maerkle recommended that the members of the Water Committee and staff go into detail in this regard and submit their findings to the Board for further consideration.
Administrative & ihese items show an overall increase of $14,692 which reflects Gen o Expense Acc' ts . the approved 5% salary increase to employees ; and increases & Other operating in office strppl ies , postage, advertising and pub1 ici ty, Expenses insurance premiums; and also ref1 ects a decrease of $81 0 for
recommendation q
Insurance Manager Priday advised he is awaiting receipt of an outlined Coverage proposal from insurance agent Steven Tague of the actual coverage and costs of same in accordance with the recommendations of the insurance analysis recomendation prepared for the District by Districts Insurance Associates, which he will present to the Board for their consideration to accept this proposal or go to bid if Nr. Tague cannot comply with the survey recommendations .
General Fund Due to an increase of 29% in the cost of insurance coverage for Expenditures employees, this i tem has been increased by $1,200, and Manager
possibility of obtaining a cheaper rate, and President Maerkle suggested questioning
of other water agencies as to their coverage costs.
Squires Resident Manager Priday reported on a request from the resident at Maintenance Squires Dam for an improvement item, which he and President
I to an increase in cost of chlorine.
which shows an increase in this amount of $15,760; and the
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el imination of the radio in the Manager's car as per his
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Priday is requesting rates Pmm other agencies to ascertain
Maerkl e will check out and report back on later on.
After discussion, Legal Counsel Swirsky recommended adoption of a motion on the Proposed Operating Budget for 7975/76, setting forth the following:
I tem #5130 6houl d be shown as $486,000, Item #5424 should be changed from $500 to $750, I tem #5640-4 should be changed from $2,600 to $3,800,
B which will then show a total operating expense of $284,490, plus $486,000 for pur- chased water or a grand total of $770,940, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann , seconded by Director MacLeod, and unanimously carri ed , approval was granted to adjust the Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1975/76 to include the changes an ennumerated above.
Rate Changes Manager Priday referred the Board to his proposal set forth in
Operating Budget and his recommendations for rate changes to compensate for the additional operating costs: 1. That water charges in certain categories be updated to reflect the added cost of water to the District and elimination of a 156 per 100 cubic feet of water, except where it relates to agricultural users. 2. That a1 1
his Memorandum of June, 1975 to them relative to the Proposed
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mu1 tiple dwell i?gs 9 mobile homes, condominiums, trailer parks be increased from $1 .OO per unit to $2.00 per unit. 3. That ready-to-serve rates be modified on a1 1 meters as follows: 7" or less at $3.50; lk'l at $6.00, 2'' at $11.50, 3" at $17.50, 4" at $34.50, 6" at $50.00 and 8" at $75.00.
Legal Counsel Swirsky recommended that by consensus of opinion of the Board, he will convert into a resolution Manager Priday's proposal for rate changes as set forth herein, and present the resblution to the Board for adoption proceedings at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board.
I WAA Manage-r Priday reminded the Board of thk Quarterly meeting Meeting to be held in El Cajon tomorrow evening.
E.I.R. Public Legal Counsel Swirsky reminded the Board of the pub1 i c bearing Hearing - TAPP on the E.I.R. on the Tri-Agencies Pipeline, which will be held July 31st at 2:OO P.M. at Mira Costa College.
Speci a1 Manager Pridzy presented a statement of services rendered by Accounts hfoodside/Kubota & Associates, Inc. for engineering services performed in the month of June, 1975 and recommended payment of this statement subject to approval by the Finance Committee, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director MacLeod, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to pay Woodside/Kubota x! Associates, Inc. $1,085 for General Engineering, $2,845 for Trust Account Projects, $1,061 for Special Projects and $73 for Annexations and Detachments for a total of $5,064.
Ratification of Upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Engelmann, Checks and unanimously ca,rried, the Board ratified checks No. 3052
1975 in the sum of $14,759.44.
Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the meeting,
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Director Carmichael called for adjournment of the meeting at
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