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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-01-21; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON JANUARY 21 3 1976, AT 2:00 P.M., AT 6480 EL CAIlIINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFOPJjIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:04 P.M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmichael , Engelmann, Kelly and MacLeod answering roll call. Also present were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Counsel Mitchell and Office Secretary. P ubl'i c Works Director Ron Beckman and Administrative Assistant Roger Greer, representing the City of Carlsbad, Superintendent John Henley ('3130 p.m. } 9 and Mrs - Ruth Honnol d and Mrs. Arthur Bonas (2:10 p.m.), menbers of the Lesgue of Women Voters, were also present m Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, Mi n Utes : seconded by Director MacLeod, and unanimously carried, were approved as corrected. Committee Reports : I the minutes of the regular meeting of January 7, 1976 S DCWA: Director Kelly attended the regular meeting of SDCWA and reported on the items of particular interest to our Distric Public Relations: Public Relations Consultant Mitchell distributed copies of the latest press releases of interest to the District. He reported on a delay in the printing of the new stationery. Annual Report: Mr. Mitchell reported the Annual Report is ready for print- On the basis of 9,000 copies, the cost wi 11 run approximately $3,100 to print and distribute this report. He requested authorization from the Board to proceedg and after discussion, upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanirriously carried, approval of Mr, Mitchell's request was auth- orized. School Tour: Mr. Mitchell reported he has been in contact with the Carlsbad School District's representatives involved in setting up plans for a program of a. tour of the CMMD facilities, and there are approximately 185 fifth and sixth grade students interested in participating. The program as planned will include a presentation in the classroom,as we1 1 as a tour by bus of facilities, which will be scheduled for sometime in the spring of this year. Board Communications: Director Carmichael spoke of a press release indicating Refinery and for consideration by the District to go on record with a similar statement. Director Engelmann reported on his atteridance last evening at a meeting of the flower growers in the area, who are very concerned about the spiraling costs of fuel oil and have taken a stand in favor of construction of the refinery. Director Maerkle spoke of a recent press release which stated that the power of supply and demand is one of the best ways to drive down the price of oi 1 9 and instead of being dependent on the eastern cartels, the U.S. should develop other ways to produce energy such as using the huge coal resources available in this country. ing, and will be distributed to 8,391 homes in the area. I Vista's stand in favor of the construction of the Marcario Landscaping: No Report Finance Committee: No Report I Legal Counsel : Campai gn Legal Counsel Swirsky distributed to the Board menhers Contribution declaration of campaign contribution forms for their Decl arat i ons : signatures, which he will file with the County Clerk as req ui red. President Maerkle called for a short recess at 2:55 p.m. and the meeting was resumed at 3:16 p.m. La Costa Vista: Legal Counsel Swirsky advi,sed the Board on the claim (Kessler Claim) filed by Mr. Judd Kessl er for a refund of fees pai d the construction of development known as La 'Costa Vista. A written report will be prepared by the staff for use in presentation of the case in court. in excess of the original estimate in connection with District Engineer: A1 tami ra No. 3 Engineer Kubota requested approval of the Board for accepta Easements: of three additional easement deeds at the condomimum projec known as A1 tami ra No. 3, and upon motion of Director Macleo seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's request was granted. Water Study - District Engineer Kubota advised the Board he has a request Temp1 in Heights , from Russell Grosses developer of the Templin Heights sub- Quai 1 Ri dge $ division to prepare a study of the water system requirement' Lake Gahvera Estates, for this development, as they are desirous of proceeding Lake Calavera Regional as soon as possible and will assume the cost of the study. Park of their previous decision to prepare a master study encompassing the Quail Ridge proposed development (approximately 80 acres] 3 Lake Calavera Estates (approximately 800 acres) development and the Templin Heights subdivision (approximately 83 acres); cost for which would be borne by each of the three developers. This proposal was presented to the three developers and to this date, the only response has been from Russell Grosse, developer of the Templin Heights subdivision. A discussion followed on the feasibility of preparing a study for just one developer, excluding the others in this area and being able to give a true picture of the actual requirements to this one developer. At this time, Manager Priday presented a map received from the County showing proposed plans for use of the surrounding area at Lake Calavera for a regional park and suggested that the water requirements study of the above mentioned subdivisions include the proposed Lake Calavera Regional Park area. Mr. Priday also suggested that this might be the time for the Board to consider a unit price charge for hook- ups which would be incorporated in the study. It was also noted that proposed development of these projects could be benefici a1 ly used in our promotion of TAPP. Engineer Kubota's suggestion that he review all the material and report at the next meeting of the Board was agreed to. I In connection with this, Engineer Kubota reminded the Board I Batisquitos Lagoon Area Developments : Engineer Kubota advised of a request received from San Gieg Gas & Electric Company for comments regarding construction of their Batisquitos substation as it relates to the Distrir and sees no particular problems and will cooperate with ther if required. Ayres Properties: Engineer Kubota, with the use of a map, designated the location of the Batisquitos sewer system and pumping statio1 which has been approved for construction by the Ayres Properties; and the ramificatic in the Coastal Commission's restrictions in the expansion of the Encinas Sewer Plant Water Pressure Engineer Kubota advised that regarding the question of Mesa Line Area: reduced water pressure in the Mesa line area and in reply and determined that pressure in this area today is 150 p.s.i., and under the new plan, if adopted, the pressure in his area would be about 100 p.s.i.. Mr. Schoeppe advised that he is a representative for the growers in this area and would like to arrange a meeting with our staff of the people involved to further discuss the matte and will set up the meeting as soon as possible. Anode System: Engineer Kubota advised that installation of the anode the contractor, and all that remains to be done is further instrumentation which will be done in the next two weeks. Our consultant, Mr. Kipps, advises that the monitoring is already working. Division Engineer Kubota advised that following the action by the Boundaries : Board regarding adjustment of division boundaries , they the Directors and news media. to Mr. Ed Schoeppe's concerns he has analyzed the situation 1 system at the San Marcos bridge has been completed by have prepared colored photograph maps for distribution to -2- General Planager: ACWA Resolution: Manager Priday reported receipt of copy of a letter written to the Association of California Water Agencies by the Stockton East Water District reporting their financial support of the ACWA Resolution on Water Use and Power Plant Siting, adopted by ACWA on December 5, 1975. Mr. Priday recommended no financial participation, but we have participated by virtue of our resolutions. Paul Eckes Preserve: Manager Priday reviewed for the Board the pro- on a portion of Paul Eckes' properties in the District area and its effect upon the District insofar as tax revenues are concerned. Mr. Priday has determined that this change would incur a loss to the District in taxes of approximately $3,000, but production of the land involved would counter any losses of taxes by water revenues to the District. He recommends that we do not object to Mr. Eckes' establish ment of an agricultural preserve which concurs with the opinion of the City Planning Commission. Council Meeting: Manager Priday reported on his attendance at was nothing of any concern to the District to report. Delinquent Accounts: Manager Priday reported that we are getting by rental of properties in the La Costa area, and he is requesting a deposit from the renters of the property upon application for water service. ,Water Production: Manager Priday reports our water production sales as of this particular point is 259.7 acre feet over last year, and the percentage of water loss is 4% compared to water loss for last year at this point of 5.8%. He indicated that this improvement reflects a good job being done by our crew. Operations: Manager Priday reported there is no flow from the Authority due to the shutdown for repair work, which is scheduled for completion January 29, 1976. He reported no problems with the growers, who were advised of the shutdown and have been cooperating with us in this situation. The Lake level reg- istered 497.4' at shutdown and as of today is 494.8'. The crew is overhauling irrigation meters; particularly the ones taken over by Mr. Frazee from Mr. Ukegawa's operation. Use of Squires Manager Priday reported a request received from Dam Site: the La Costa people to use our Squires Dam site Priday requested permission to contact Sherriff Willis, who has been using this site which extends into the Dawson property, to accommodate this request from the La Costa People, and permission was granted. Employee Francis Manager Priday advised that Francis Thompson, Thompson: the District employee occupying the trailer at Squires Dam, has left our employ as of January 9, 1976. He has requested permission to stay on at the trailer past February 2, 1976, due to his required court appearance for a case brought against him because of a citizen's arrest he made of tres- passing motorcyclists near the Squires Dam site. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director MacLeod, and unanimously carried, permission was granted for Mr. Thompson to stay c in the Squires Dam trailer through the February 2 trial. Special Account: Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director MacLeod, and unanimously carried, payment of statement of charges from Woodsidel posed establishment of an agricultural preserve the Council Meeting last evening and that there squared away with delinquency problems caused I for grazing about eight or ten cattle. Mr. D Kubota & Associates, Inc. for the month of December 1975, in the amour of $1,042 for General Engineering, $783 for Trust Account Projects, $1,043 for Capital/Special Projects and $12 for Annexations, for a total of $2,880 was authorized. - - 3- Ratification Upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by of Checks: Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the the amount of $82,906.15 covering the period from.January 9, 1976 to January 21 , 1976. There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was declared adjourned at 4:38 p.m. Board ratified Check Nos. 3721 through 3809, in I Respectfully submitted, - Secretary of the Board of Directors - 0 I I -4-