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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-02-18; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON FEBRUARY 18, 1976, AT 2:OO P.M., 6480 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m. by President Maerkle Directors Carmichael , Engelmann, Kelly and MacLeod answering roll Also present were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell and Office retary. Administrative Assistant Roger Greer, representing the Ci Carlsbad, and Mrs. Arthur Bonas, representing the League of Women Voters were also present. Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director M Minutes : seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimo carried, the minutes of the regular meeting February 4, 1976, were approved as mailed out. Committee Reports: SDCWA: Director Kelly reported on his attendance a SDCWA Meeting, and of particular interest a discussion, was the subject of concern regarding the doing away w the Colorado River Board as a State Agency. Director Kelly also attended a three day seminar held at the Cor0 Hotel and presented by the University of California, San Diego, o Land Use Rights and Regulations. The meeting was attended by mos lawyers and people from all over the country, and Mr. Kelly repor on the context of many fine speeches on the pros and cons of the ject. Public Relations: b!r. Mitchell distributed copies of press re I and newspaper clippings of interest to the I tric-t. School Tour Plans: Mr. Mitchell reported there are seven grour students, approximately 200 fifth and sixtk graders, who will participate in the tour of-the District's facil and the classroom presentation on water service to be presented 1; the Nater Authority. He advised the Board that he will report fl ther as soon as the plans have been finalized. Annual Report: The Annual Report is in its final check an( will be going to print shortly. Water Film SDCWA: Mr. Mitchell advised the promotional film [ duced by SDCWA is available for viewing an( obtain it for showing at a Board meeting in the near future. Board Communications: Director Carmichael thanked Director Kelly his letter explaining to the people that er gineered the Gas Company's project here that Stanford Research hi put their stamp of approval on the project, which is a significar endorsement. Mr. Carmichael reported on the importance of a vote against the I Power Initiative which will be on the June ballot this year. He reported on his attendance at the Chamber of Commerce meeting at I the candidates for three Council Seats were introduced and expla. their platforms. Legal Counsel : Pub1 ic Hearing Legal Counsel Swirsky advised that the pub' :.laster Plan - hearing on Master Plan, I.D. No. 2 has bee1 I.D. No. 2 up and notice will be filed for March 17, March 17, 1976: at 2:OO p.m. in the District Offices, whicl will give everyone the opportunity to make ments on the plan. Transmitting Legal Counsel Swirsky advised that at the Station - KKOS/CMWD meeting, the matter of procedures in a ven Squires Dam Site: with KKOS Radio Station to install facilit. at the Squires Dam site to accommodate tra mitting equipment was discussed. Mr. Swirsky drew up a form of license agreement for the Board's consideration, in view of the participation by the City of Carlsbad, KKOS and CMWD in the use o the facilities. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, Legal Counsel Swirsky was granted permission to proceed in drawing up an agreement to cover this venture. President Maerkle called for a short recess at 3:18 p.m., and the I meeting was resumed at 3:45 p.m. District Engineer: Russel 1 Grosse Engineer Kubota reported Mr. Russell Grosse Devel opment: a lot split where he lives that was approve 1974; but for some reason they are protesti it again, and he has sent word to the City of Carlsbad. The only of concern to the District will be how he wants to handle the wat service to these lots and the fire requirements. Mr. Grosse was special dispensation from the City Planning Department to permit small rural-type subdivision without public street access. Of in to the District, is the fact that this will be a forerunner, if t program goes ahead as envisioned. The City Planning Department a Council want to go to what they call a rural-type development, wh may have an effect upon our standards for water system requiremen which he sees at this time as tied in mostly to fire service requ ments. Master P1 an Engineer Kubota advised as soon as Mr. Gros S.tudy for produces the funds ($1,800), he will procee Russel 1 Grosse: with the Master Study Plan of his holdings the Templin Heights subdivision area. I:D. No. 2 Master Plan Program: Engineer Kubota reported on the meeting las other interested parties, in connection with our Master Plan of t I.D. No. 2 area. Mr. Kubota thought it was a very productive meet having discussed the main concern of the growers which was the qu of water pressure, adequate pressure for fire flow requirements, was of concern to the City Fire Department, and pressure control questioned by the installers of sprinkler systems in the Industri Park. Mr. Kubota advised one of the things that came from the informal cussion was the fact that we need more water line capacity in thi area, and perhaps testimony at the public hearing on the Master P of I.D. No. 2 will indicate where the District will go regarding plementation of the recommendations in the plan as the needs dict La Costa South - Engineer Kubota advised he has received a r Unit #5: from Sullivan Enterprises to process a parc for a lot on Pirineos Way in La Costa South No. 5, and because we have an easement in this area, requested au zation for the Secretary and President of the Board to sign the p map. Upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Engel and unanimously carried, the Engineer's request was granted. La Costa Rancho: Engineer Kubota apprised the Board of an in request received this past week from La Cos Company for an inter-agency agreement, for what we call their La 1 Rancho area, which is in the San Marcos Water District. They wan. to develop the area'right away and do not want to await completiol the South Aqueduct Connection, and since San Marcos cannot adequa, furnish their water requirements, Rick Engineering suggests a tie. to the District's 27" line. Plans for this venture are in the prc nary planning stages and a proposal for consideration will be pre: I Tuesday afternoon, attended by the growers I -2- City Service Engineer Kubota reported on a session with Area Meeting: Roger Greer, Bob Neeley and the City Engine who are busy working on planning and design data for the City Service Area requirements, which will furnish t District as to the City's requirements from our water system. Pressure Reducing President Maerkle requested a progress rep0 I'D" Station: the construction of the Point "Dl' Pressure ducing Station. Engineer Kubota reported o reasons for their inability to keep the contracted completion dat and that they are now progressing satisfactorily toward an early pletion of the project. General Manager: I City Counci 1 Meeting: Manager Priday reported the Council approve acres of Mr. Eckels land being put into an cultural preserve zone. Mr. Priday also reported that from 800 to 1 acres of land will not be leased to agriculturalists because of s conditions imposed upon them by the Coastal Commission, which wil a considerable loss of revenue to the District in water sales and have to be a consideration when we budget next year. I El Cal edon Manager Priday advised of receipt of a lett Condominiums: from Dominion Mortgage & Realty Trust, who h assumed control of the El Caledon Condomini formerly owned by B. F. Chase Corporation, advising they are not honoring charges of $668.91 due against this property. After dis cussion, it was agreed that Mr. Priday would advise Dominion Mort & Realty Trust that they are liable for these charges and water s vice to the six tenants in the building will be turned off after given date if this payment is not received by the District. Personnel : Manager Priday advised the Board that the C Program was coming to an end sometime in June, 1976. In connecti with this, Manager Priday requested approval of the Board to trar two CETA employees, Bryan Troupe and Glenn Brinegar, to the Distri payroll March 1, 1976, at a monthly salary of $624. These two en ployees will be replacing the two men who have left the District' employment roll within the past six months. After discussion, UF motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Carmichael, and ur imously carried, approval was granted to transfer employees Bryar and Glenn Brinegar from the CETA roll to district's employees unc classification of Operator Trainee, at a salary of $624 per monl Operations: Manager Priday reported the flow from the 1 at 8cfs, and the Lake level is 489.1'. Special Accounts: Upon motion of Director Engelmann, secondec Director MacLeod and unanimously carried, 1 Board approved Dayment to Woodside/Kubota & Associates, Inc. for services rendeked in the month of January, 1976, in the amount 0- $1,062 for general engineering, $1,146 for trust account project! and $1,089 for capital and special projects, for a total of $3,2! Ratification Upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded I of Checks: Director Engelmann, a-nd unanimously carriel the Board ratified Check Nos. 3830 through Check No. 3899, in the amount of $20,212.68, covering the period February 4, 1976 to February 18, 1976. Adjo'urnment: The meeting was called adjourned at 5:OO p I M d of Directors 9