HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-03-03; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARL: MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON MARCH 3, 1976, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 6480 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
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The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by President Maerklc with Directors Carmichael, Engelmann, Kelly and MacLeod answerin5 roll call. Also present, were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swir District Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultan't Mitchell ar Office Secretary. Representing the City of Carlsbad were Public Works Director, Ron Beckman, and Director of Utilities and Maintc Roger Greer, and Mrs. Arthur Bonas, representing the League of Wc Voters were also present.
Approval of Minutes: After discussion, upon motion of Directc MacLeod, seconded by Director Kelly, anc unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of Febru; 18, 1976, were approved as corrected.
Committee Reports:
SDCWA: Director Kelly had no meeting to report.
Public Relations: Mr. Mitchell distributed copies of the 1
press releases of interest to our Distri Mr. Kubota commented on the article regarding San Rafael's water
rationing and recalled a statement he heard by a member of their Board some time ago, who advocated a policy of no growth for thei area by curtailing water resources which has resulted in the prot they now face.
Annual Report: Mr. Mitchell reported the mailing of thc Annual Report to the residents of Carlst will be accomplished by March 5, but the Post Office cannot forwz mail to the 1,188 residents with Post Office boxes. He will lea\ a stack of the reports in the offices of the mobile home parks, ( which there are 600 in the area, and also will leave pamphlets ir every other apartment, of which the.re are.2,400 in the area.
School Tour: Mr. Mitchell reports he has had a reque: include eighteen students from the Montc School to participate in the planned tour and classroom program ( water service in our areaalong with the Carlsbad School District dents. This request is being considered and he feels the prograr is on target in planning.
"Troubled Waters" Mr. Mitchell reported there is only one Film: of the film, "Troubled Waters", availab- for showing, and he will attempt to obti it for use by the District as soon as it becomes available.
Board Communications:
Nuclear Initiative Director Carmichael commented on his at1 Seminar: at the Nuclear Initiative Seminar held . Angeles, February 25, which was sponsor( the Water and Energy Committee of the Los Angeles Area Chamber 01 merce and the Southern California Water Conference, and believes adoption of this Initiative would have a negative impact upon Ca'
both economically and environmentally.
Director 'Kelly commented on opinions expressed by the various spt and feels that a great deal of the opposition to nuclear power i: advocated by the ''no growth" proponents.
Director Carmichael called upon Mrs. Bonas to give a report on tl presentations by the participants. Mrs. Bonas thanked the Board the opportunity to attend the seminar and presented a comprehens. report on the comments of each of the twelve speakers, of which ! were against the Initiative and five were for it. She said that ! found the meeting to be interesting and informative.
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Water Conservation Director Carmichael reported that the Water Committee: Conservation Committee held a meeting last Monday and a few guidelines were laid down for proceeding. The committee will be meeting the last Monday of each month.
President Maerkle called for a short recess at 3:05 p.m., and the meeting was resumed at 3:30 p.m.
Legal Counsel : No Report
District Engineer: U A1 tami ra Unit Engineer Kubota requested approval of accept No. 3: of the final easement deed in connection wit Altamira Unit No. 3, and upon motion of Dire MacLeod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, Engineer's request was granted.
A1 tami ra Unit Engineer Kubota advised that the final unit No. 3: A1 tamira, to be known as Unit No. 4 and locr
holdings,has been presented to the Planning Commission. This wil- comprise 138 single family units on approximately 18 acres of lanl
Taylor Condominium Engineer Kubota advised the Taylor Condomin Lot No. 389 La Costa: which consists of six living units, on the corner of Romaria and La Costa Avenue, has acquired by the Double K Corporation and that the water.system ha been completed. Mr. Kubota requested approval of this subdivisio and easement deed, subject to submittal of all necessary document and upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, the Engineer's request was granted.
Templin Heights: Engineer Kubota advised that Mr. Grosse has forwarded to us a check for $1,800 in conne
with the study of water requirements for his Templin Heights proj and will proceed with the engineering study.
Rancho La Quita: Engineer Kubota advised that Mr. Ayres is m ahead with development of the Rancho La Qui project; and in connection with this project, Engineer Kubota fee that it is timely that we are having the public hearing on the Ma Plan of this area and will discuss with Mr. Ayres what element of Master Plan would be required to proceed with this project.
City of Carlsbad Engineer Kubota advised that in connection Rural Development the City of Carlsbad's Rural Development Or Ordinance: Mr. Grosse has received approval for four o lots to be developed in the rural type conc Mr. Grosse has inquired about water requirements, including the f flow requirements.
In connection with the rura1.type development, Mr. Kubota recomme that the District, together with the City of Carlsbad, create a F on how to proceed in providing water service.
Manager Priday reported Mr. Grosse met with him today to inquire how his engineer can proceed with the connections. He is going 1 required, according to the Fire Department, to provide an 8" line 1,200 feet long, so that when he sells these parcels, they will < a connection off of the 8" line, subject to our engineer's appro\
Engineer Kubota advised we do not have a master plan of this are? the rural type development should be considered after we know whi is is being planned for the area.
on the southeast corner of Mrs. Schuyler's
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Pressure "D" Engineer Kubota reported the construction o Reducing Station: Pressure "D" Reducing Station should be com by the end of this month and recommended ap of Progress Payment No. 2 in the amount of $8,370. Upon motion o Director Engelmann, seconded by Director MacLeod, and unanimously ried, approval was granted to pay Hydro-Mechanical Company Progre Payment No. 2 in the sum of $8,370.
General Manager:
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Inundation Map: Manager Priday reported that he has learned a press release that the San Diego County E gency Services are again' requesting preparation of an jnundation and set-up of an evacuation plan for the area below Squires Dam, is a duplication of an inundation map prepared a short time ago b Engineer under California SB-896 which became effective March 7,
City Council Manager Priday reported on the final electi Election Returns: returns for seats on the City Council as fo Mary Casler - 3,199; Ron Packard - 2,439; A Skotnicki - 2,355; Mark Nelson - 2,053; Lewis Chase - 7,972;and J Prescott - 1,072.
SDCWA Meeting: Manager Priday reported that Dave Burns, tk President of the San Diego County Water Age Association, has suggested a meeting of the presidents and manage the Association to meet on a regular basis, quarterly or bi-montk to bring together the policy makers and staff in an effort to exc some of the problems and solutions for our mutual benefit. Otay has volunteered to host the first meeting and has requested prefc for a date of either the first or third Wednesday evening of eacb President Maerkle and Manager Priday responded that either date be acceptable to them, and they felt these meetings would be ver) while and would fall on the same date as the District's Board met
LAFCO Manager Priday advised LAFCO has notified 1 Special District's District of the 1976 meeting of the Specia- Meeting-April 8: District's Election Committee to be held or April 8, 1976, to elect a Selection Commit1
and will consult with President Maerkle for a determination in tl regard.
AWWA Annual Manager Priday advised the Board that the I Conference Conference of AWWA will be held in New Orlt June 20-25 June 20 through June 25, 1976, and after d. New Or1 eans : sion, upon motion of Director MacLeod, secc
intendent John Henley was selected to represent the District at ' meeting.
Western States Manager Priday recommended consideration b Corrosion Seminar Board of sending Superintendent John Henle May 11-13: the Western States Corrosion Seminar, whic be held May 11 through May 13 at Cal-Poly cal Institute at Pomona, and after discussion, upon motion of Di Kelly, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, Manager's request was granted.
Mr. Roger Greer left the meeting at this time (4:18 p.m.).
Financial Report Accounting Officer lrlilda Simpson entered t Period Ending meeting at this time (4:19 p.m.), and refe 12/31/75: the Board members and staff to their copy the quarterly financial statement of the D for the period ending 12/31/75, reviewing in detail the financia ing of the District as of the first of the year. Mrs. Simpson s that the report reflects that the District is having a very prof year.
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by Director Kelly and unanimously carried,
Operations: Manager Priday reported the flow from the at 9cfs, and the Lake level at 489.6', wit recording of 1.51" rainfall at the Dam.
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Presentation Manager Priday introduced Mr. Richard A. Life & Accident of the Colonial Life & Accident Insuranc
Insurance (4:30 p.m.): Company, who presented an insurance poli
the Board and staff to consider this coverage. Mr. Namey left tt- ing at 4:45 p.m. Manager Priday reported this plan has also beer to the District employees for their consideration.
Engineer Kubota left the meeting at this time (4:45 p.m.).
Special Accounts: Director Engelmann, Chairman of the Fin? Committee, presented a statement from Mi
& Associates, dated February 29, 1976, in the sum of $3,245.51 ar recommended payment. Upon motion of Director Engelmann, secondec Director Carmichael , and unanimously carried, approval of payment this statement was granted.
Ratification Upon motion of Director MacLeod, second6
of Checks: Director Engelmann, and unanimously carr the Board ratified Check Nos. 3900 throl 3925, covering the period from February 20,1976 to March 3, 1976: the sum of $108,353.06.
Adjournment: The meeting was called adjourned at 5:0(
for coverage of life and accidents, and
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Respectfully submitted,
Secretary of the BoTrd of Directors
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