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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-16; Municipal Water District; MinutesPlINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON JUNE 15, 1976, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:06 P.N. by President Maerkle with Directo Carmichael , Kel ly , Engelmann, and Mac Leod answering roll call. A1 so present were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell, General Superintendent John Henley, and Office Secretary. Uti1 ities Superintendent Bob Neely for the City of Carlsbad, Mrs - Honnold, representing the League of Women Voters and Gil Davis, reporter for t Blade Tribune were a1 so present. u Approval of Minutes corrected. Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Di rec Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the minutes of regular meeting of June 2, 1976 were approved as Oral Communications from Audience: Board President Maerkl e, on behal f of the Board and of C.M.W.D. wishes to extend congratulations and be to Gil Davis who celebrated his 36th birthday today. Committee Reports: S.D.C.W.A. Director Kelly reported on his attendance at the re of interest was the problem of the increased cost of agricultural water, and concurred with M.W.D. that the minimum acreage receiving the agricultural rate should be raised from 1 to 5 acres. Also, that no water be sold for less than variable cost of water, and that by 1985 there must be a general repricing thr the whole system from M.W.D. on down. Mr. Kelly also reviewed the other items meeting of the Board of S.D.C.W.A., and one of the I interest discussed at the meeting. Manager Priday reported !lr. L. Burzell of the Autho called a meeting of the operating heads and staff July 1st at 1:30 P.M. to dis treated water schedule commencing October, 1976; and also capacity commodity t water rates for 1976/77. Also, report of the peak rates and review of the sta necessary projects having to do with M.W.D., S.D.C.W.A. and member agencies. Public Relations: Pub1 ic Relations Consultant Mi tchell reviewed i tems interest included in the packet of clippings he distributed to the Board and s' School Tours Mr. Mi tchel 1 advised that reports he has received 01 the recent school tours indicates that they were WI pleased with our program, and have indicated they would like to make plans for similar tours during the next school session. State Water Mr. Mitchell advised of receipt of favorable report: Project Tour June 4th the participants on the State Water Project Tour on June 4th. He will be contacting M.W.D. for suggest tours for the coming year if the Board feels we should continue with this info tional program, and will report on their suggestions at a later meeting for thl cons i dera t i on. In connection with the tour of June 4th, Mr. Mitche presented a billing from the Royale Palms Motor Hotel for lodging and meals in sum of $652.64 and requested authorization for payment of this billing, and up( motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, approval was granted authorizing payment of this bill. Mr. Mitchell explained that the other agencies involved with the tour will be billed for tht portion of the charges. President Maerkle reported he has received letters . participants on the tour thanking the District for a very enjoyable and enlightening tour. He also reported on news items of interest, and in particu' the notice of sale of 601 acres of Mr. Loker's property located on the north ei side of Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real for a proposed development pro: Legislation Committee: No report Water Conservation: FJo report from Committee. Next meeting is schedule for June 28th at 3:OO P.M. Manager Priday commented on the news release regarding the Pub1 ic Uti1 ities Commission's decree regarding distribution of water conservation kits. and tha I the Districts should concern- themselves with admini stration of the program, ar suggests the Board consider the possibility of registering a protest on such t action. Chamber of Commerce Director Carmichael attended the last meeting of tk Meeting Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce meeting, and reported that an executive from Cabot, Cabot & Forbes spoke about their plans for expansion of their Industrial Park on Palomar Airport Ro which forecasts employment of about 5,000 people in the area upon completion o the development. Legal Counsel : 1\40 speci a1 report. President Maerkle called for a short recess at 2:50 P.M., and the meeting was at 3:15 P.M. District Engineer: Switter's Extension Engineer Kubota reported that as per authorization Board in connection with the Switter's water main e bids were solicited from 12 contractors to perform all work required in accord with C.M.M.D. standards and specifications, and bids were received from the fo 3 contractors: I Total Bid: 14. L. Wettig Co., Inc. Carlsbad Pipelines, Don Hubb Escondido, Ca. Ind., Carl sbad Contract Enci n .i La $13,133.30 $10,855.30 $9,399 Deductive A1 ternates District furnish 8" A. C. (CL200) Pipe 4,605.30 - 2,700.00 - 2,675 District furnish 8 install Tee 550.00 - 500.00 - 550 After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the matter was referre the District staff for their review and issuance of a purchase order to the contractor as per their recommendation. In addition, upon motion of Director seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, Superintendent John Henle, authorized to negotiate with the general contractor awarded the contract, on t alternate for furnishing and installing the required Tee connection. Informational Items: Rusty Grosse has returned the agreement for his parcel map, and the City of Ca, is ready to release his project just as soon as it is cleared out of the Enginc office, who is awaiting receipt of his bond and cash deposit for District expel which will then complete the project. Manager Priday advised that the City Co introduced the resolution on the actual lot split and also introduction of the ordinance at last night's meeting. Engineer Kubota advised they are proceeding with Standard Pacific's project, a an outline has been prepared for discussion with Don Ayres, Sr. for his consid' with respect to his water requirements for the balance of his land, and will a the Board of the findicgs. Engineer Kubota reported La Costa Land Company have formally advanced to us a suggested reservoir site to consider at a 670' elevation, where we have a protected reservoir site. A discussion followed on the problem with use of se tanks in the area La Costa Land Comgany is proposing to build large homes, and findings indicate the soil is not ?ermeable enough for use of septic tanks, an could not meet the current standards of the County Health Department. i -2- r 1- r South Aqueduct Engineer Xubota reported that "lnacer Priday and he Connection attended a meeting convened by San Yarcos County Wa, District on the S~uth Aqueduct Connection last blond; and requested a conference with the La Costa Land Company to study in more det( their findings because the financial impact is substantial for La Costa, and will be a joint effort of C.M.G!.D., San Marcos County Water District, Olivenha Water District and La Costa Land Company financially. Nr. Kubota suggests con: ati on should be given to this project in preparing our capital improvement allotments for the corning budget. In answer to a question posed by Bob Neeley as to how this South Aqueduct Connection would benefit the City of Carlsbad, a discussion followed on the need for SAC and also TAPP. Point "D" Pressure Engineer Kubota advised the retention fee of $6,200 Reducing Station now due to Hydro Mechanical Co. .for construction of Point "D Pressure Reducing Station, as the waiting I is up, and a final report on the total expenses to the District will be filed. General Manager: Communications: La Costa Reservoir Manager Priday advised that La Costa Land Company hi Painting advised by letter their choice of color for the extc painting of the La Costa reservoir tank, and they w apply their La Costa logo to the tank after the painting is completed, and a purchase order has been issued to Russell Painting Co. to complete the exter painting. II I KKOS Transmitter Manager Priday advised KKOS Radio have applied to ti approved, and are confident they will receive approval. In connection with th installation, Mr. Jeff Chandler has been advised of the proposed lease agreement we have drawn up, and submitted a copy to him for his review and corn1 and will convene with the staff and Mr. Swirsky and Roger Greer to work out a plan for all parties involved. F.C.C. for a higher antenna than was originally Counci 1 Meeting Manager Priday reported on his attendance at the Cii Council meeting last evening, and of concern to our was action taken on zoning amendments in connection with La Costa Land Company proposals; approval of Russell Grosse's rezoning to R4 10,000; and approval of Altamira #4 project which involves 138 additional units. Operations: Manager Priday reported the Lake level at 501.8' , at flow from the Authority at 16 cfs. La Costa reservoir tank is being prepared for paint Mr. Priday reported on vandalism at our Santa Fe reservoir tank which caused a acre foot loss of water on June 3th, and on June 12th our duty man prevented another spillage from the same type of vandalism. Consideration is being dire1 protection of our facilities from vandalism. Preliminary Maintenance Manager Priday distributed a copy of the Operations & Operations Budget Maintenance Budget for the coming year for the Boar' review, and that the Finance Committee and staff arl scheduled to meet with Engineer Kubota this Friday on capital improvement item: to be included in next year's budget, and recommends this meeting be adjourned June 30th for consideration of adoption of the Operations and Maintenance budgc for the next fiscal year. Mr. Priday also suggested, in connection with thi: ing, it would be beneficial for the Board and staff to make a field trip to loc at priorities as far as the capital improvement items to be included in the buc for next year and other items under consideration at this time. After discuss. agreement was made to schedule the field trip in conjunction with the adjournec meeting, and upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Mac Leod. and unanimously carried, it was moved that this meeting be adjourn to June 30tt 1976 at 1O:OO A.M. in the Board Room of Carlsbad Municipal Water District. Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Direc- of Checks Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratif. Checks No. 4242 through No. 4305, covering the peric from June 8, 1976 to June 16, 1976 in the amount of $76,848.85. I -3- F. If Special Accounts Upon motion of Director Engelmann , seconded by Dire Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, authorization wa given to issue payment to Woodside/Kubota SC Associates, Inc. for services rend in the month of May, 1976 of $1,101 for general engineering, $3,365 for trust accounts, $1,480 for capital/special projects and $15 for annexations for a to of $5,961. I Adjournment: Upon motion set forth above, this meeting was adjou to June 30th, 1976 at 1O:OO A", at 4:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted . . .. Di rectc SecFetary of the Board of Directors I I -4- 61 16/76 4 DECLARATION OF POSTING r! PAUL S. SWIRSXY declares: That he is now and was at all times herein mentioned a citizen of the United States over the age of eighteen (18) years and competent to be a witness herein. That on June 17, 1976, and within twenty-four hours after time of the adjournment of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT on June 16, 1976 he securely and conspicuously posted on the bulletin board of the CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, located at 5780 (6480) El Camin Real, Carlsbad, California, at the entrance to the regular meeting place of the Board of Directors of the CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, a copy of the attached notice of adjournment of regular meeting of the Board of Directors of CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DIS- TRICT, said attached copy being in all respects the same as the notice posted and said copy made a part hereof. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on June 17, 1976, at.Carlsbad, California. fi-Q 6; 2" 7PAUL S. SWIRSKY c\ I, I . ? NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with Section 54955, Government Code, State of California, that the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL. WATER DISTRICT of June 16, 1976 has been duly adjourned to June 30, 1976, 1O:OO o'clock A. M,, at the Board Room, CARLSBAD MUNICI- PAL WATER DISTRICT, 5780 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, California. DATED: June 16, 1976 I, W- D. CARMICHAEL Secretary, CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT and of the Board of Directors thereof. '1,