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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-04-21; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPE WATER DISTRICT HELD ON APRIL 21, 1976, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:07 P.M. by President Maerkle with Direci Carmichael , Engelmann , Kel ly and Mac Leod answering roll call. A1 so present! were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell and Office Secretary. Mrs. Ruth Honnol d, membc the League of Women Voters, Public Works Director Ron Beckman and Director 01 Utilities and maintenance Roger Greer, representing the City of Carlsbad, an( Mr. Roger Moel ler were a1 so present. I Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Dire( Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the minutes of regular meeting of April 7, 1976 were approved as c Oral Communications from Audience: Nuclear Public Relations Consultant Mitchell introduced Mr. Initiative #15 Moeller, member of the Committee For A "NO" Vote or: Proposition #15, who spoke on the operations of a r powered energy plant, and stated they can be operated safely, and there are r known factors to refute this statement. Mr. Moeller has worked and been assc with the nuclear field for many years. City of Carlsbad Utilities and Maintenance Director Roger Greer, for Temporary Antenna City of Carlsbad, requested approval of the Board t Squires Dam Site temporary installation at the Squires Dam site to 2 an antenna for the City's Fire Department. After c Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimc carried, approval was granted for the City to proceed with the temporary antc installation, and the District will proceed with plans and arrangements to bt permanent installation and mast. I Committee Reports: S. D. C. W.A. Director Kelly reported on his attendance at the re meeting of S.D.C.W.A. and discussed the items of ir to the District. Public Relations: Pub1 ic Relations Consultant Mi tchell distributed cz bumper stickers for use in our campaign against the Initiative #15. He also distributed copies of the latest press releases of i to our District. Legislation Chairman Carmichael of the Legislation Committee, Y Committee on the meeting of this committee and staff members Legal Counsel Swirsky to discuss the matter of real tion of Resolution No. 339 , urging voters to vote "NO" on the Nuclear Ini ti a1 which was adopted by the Board on December 17, 1975, and after discussion, a was made to reaffirm the District's position as set forth in Resolution No. : Water Conservation Director Carmichael advised that the next meeting ( Committee Water Conservation Commitee will be held on Monday, Apri 1 26th. Board Communications: Director CArmichael brought up for discussion the t~ the deletion from the Agenda of the item, Board I Communications. President Maerkle called for a short recess at 3:15 P.M., and the meeting was resumed at 3:40 P.M. Legal Counsel : Conf 1 i ct of Legal Counsel Swirsky presented to the Board for tk Interest Code review and appraisal a copy of ACWA's Conflict of 1 Code, and advised he will adjust this particular c( he feels wi 11 be acceptable and approved by the F.P. P. C. at Sacramento, for 1 District, and will utilize their reconmendations and prepare a code for use t District for their consideration. District Engineer: fiancho La Cuesta Engineer Kubota advised he has been contacted by th engineering firm for the Rancho La Cuesta subdivisi is being developed by Don Ayres, Jr. in connection with water service for thi division. This development will utilize the adopted plan for the development the water supply, which is known as Master Plan for Public Water System - Wes. Camino Real, and in this connection, he reviewed for the Board some water mail placements which would be in the interior of the subdivision rather than on E Real, as shown on the Master Plan of ID #2. Engineer Kubota also recommends , connection with requirements for a pressure reducing station in this area, we recommend that you permit the developer to take the existing station out of si and permit them to locate all of the existing pipe in a new vault, and the reason being when this new pressure reducing station is activated, then this is in the wrong place from the standpoint of hydraulics. Engineer Kubota adv they plan to proceed on the basis he out1 ined for them, and will come back to Board for their final approval of his recommendations. Reservoir Site Engineer Kubota advised he is working with Rick Eng. La Costa Developments relative to a reservoir site to accommodate the new I development known as Rancho De La Costa. La Costa Vista Engineer Kubota referred the Board to the packet he Condominium in connection with the claim by Judd Kessler, develc the La Costa Vista Condominium project, asking for ! of $500 paid to the District, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Mi seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the claim made by Judd Kc was denied, and Legal Counsel Swirsky will so advise Mr. Kessler. Regional Park Engineer Kubota advised the Board the County Parks I: Programs has not submitted the Master Plan Study of the Cala] Lake area as promised to him by April 9th, 1976, so report on this agenda i tem at this time. Corrosion Control Engineer Kubota distributed a copy of a memorandum ( Program Corrosion Control Program installation of an anode : at the San Marcos Creek Bridge , which indicates the is complete and operating, and the final project cost amounted to $3,050. "E" Reservoir Engineer Kubota advised that the yearly inspection ( Annual Inspecti on Reservoir will be made on May 12th by Accent Paintir, and Superintendent Henley will make arrangements for completion of this inspection. I Squ i res Dam Inspection Engineer Kubota advised that a survey made of the SE markers at Squires Dam indicated a very small settle from the previous year. General Manager: Communications Manager Pri day advised that through ACWA NEWS, we ar advised of new legislation which would affect our Di policies, and have been sedning letters to the Committee members in the State Assembly advising of our position regarding these bills. Recently letters wer to the Committee members regarding Senate Bill #2961 on local planning and also Senate Bill #1482 on the New Melones Dam, requesting their support of our on this legislation. Mr. Priday suggest the Legislation Committee become acti this regard. S.D.C.W.A. Manager Priday advised the Board of receipt of a let Water Rates L. R. Burzell, General Manager and Chief Engineer of dated April 12, 1976, on treated water rates for fis 1976-77. Preliminary compilation of the rates for fiscal year 1976-77, which confirmed with Mr. Ogden of the Authority, indicate the following: u .. Colorado River Water Deli very , July 1 , 1976 . . Domes t i c MetroDolitan Water District '$.62..00 %64.00 A ricul tural San Diego County Water Authority 2.00 33.00 R .$-" $ 31.00 -2- April 21, Domes t i c Filtered Water Charges, October 1, 1976 Metropolitan Water District $ 62.00 Agricultural $ 62.00 San Diego County Water Authority 2 .oo Capacity 7.48 Commodity 9.50 $- 2.00 7.48 9.50 '$80.98 33.00 F ?izv" April, 1977 3.00 I 3.00 Total Wholesale Cost to C.M.W.D. $ 83.98 $ 50.98 City Counci 1 Manager Priday reported on his attendance at the Ci Council meeting last evening. Insurance Coverage Manager Priday discussed the insurance coverage sit C.M.W.D. respect to our CETA employee, Tom Christie, and our insurance carrier, Farmers Insurance, and their ref pay the full amount of costs to repair the vehicle (assigned to Tom Christie the restrictive policy) because of deductibles imposed under Mr. Christie's s pol icy. Manager Priday advised CETA has been bi 1 led for $300, the deductible A discussion followed regarding C.M.W.D. insurance coverage, and Manager Prid that when he came to the District he found C.M.W.D. was inadequately covered insurance in many respects, and since that time insurance premiums paid by th District have doubled due to efforts to adequately cover the District. Operations: Flow from the Authority - 12 cfs. Lake Level - 499 with measurement of .15" of rainfall. Routine main Vehicle Leasing Manager Priday advised of the bids received for lea new vehicle for the Manager's use, and after consid and discussion, and upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director M and unanimously carried, approval was qranted for the Manaqer to execute a le I agreement with- Di xon Ford for a two year period for a 6-cyiinder Ford Maveric a monthly charge of $127.31. Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Direc of Checks Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratif April 8, 1976 to April 21, 1976, in the total amount of $24,824.66. Special Accounts Upon motion of Director Engelmann , seconded by Dire Kelly, and unanimously carried, approval was grante. payment to Woodside/Kubota & Associates, Inc. charges for engineering service! the month of March , 1976 of $1,042 for general engineering services , $2,489 fc trust account projects, $452 for capital/special projects, and $27 for annexa. for a total of $4,010. District Engineer: Engineer Kubota recommended issuance to S.D.G.8 E.CI S.D.G. & E. Co. of an easement deed for undergorund installations il Easement - La Costa driveway at the La Costa reservoir site, and after discussion, upon motion of Director MacLeod, second( Director Carmichael, and unanimously carried, authorization was granted for ti President and Secretary to execute this easement deed. Other Matters: ACWA Spring Legislative Upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Dirc Conference Kelly, and unanimously carried, approval was grantel represent the District at the ACWA Spring Legislative Conference to be held ir Sacramento from May 4th to May 7th, 1976. Adjournment : The meeting was called adjourned at 5:lO P.M. a Checks No. 4041 through No. 4096 covering the perio I send Director Mac Leod, and Direator Engelmann to Respectful ly submitted , Board of Directors e -5- Aoril 21. 1'