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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-08-04; Municipal Water District; Minutes- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUN I?IATER DISTRICT HELD ON AUGUST 4, 1976, AT 2:OO P.Y. AT 5950 EL CAMIqO RE, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:04 P.M. by President Maerkle, with Directors Carmichael , Engelmann, Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call. present were Yanager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Engineer Kubota, Gen' Superintendent John Henley (arrived at 3:35 P.11. ), Accounting Officer Wi Simyson (arrived at 3: 35 P.M. ) and Office Secretary. Mrs. Arthur Bonas, senting the League of Nomen Voters , Director of Uti 1 i ties and Maintenanc Greer, representing the City of Carlsbad, and Reporter Mart Littman of t Tribune were a1 so present. I Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Kel ly , seconded by Dire Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the minutes reuular meeting of July 21, 1976 were approved Oral Communications from Audience: No report Commi ttee Reports : S.D.C.1d.A. Director Kelly advised no meeting of the Author he1 d to report on. Director Kelly advised he received a telephone call from Mr. Burzell of Authority, requesting information relative to the District's stand relat to financing of the Tri-Agencies Pipeline Project, and Mr. Kelly advised that the District expected to pay their share for the construction of th Manager Pritlay advised the rjoard of a meeting he had with John Coll ins c Irrigation District and Richard Aldrich of the Oceanside Water Departmer discuss the matter of pursuinq the Tri-Agencies Pipeline Project. One F was that the Authority representative for each of the three agencies ink the project should get together and contact the Authority people in a bc determine the status of the project, and ascertain information needed fc further pursuit of this nroject, Also, contacted Hr. Melbourne of the 1 to update progress on the project, and will call a meeting of the enginc from each agency for further discussion as to the next procedure. Public Relations: I Lions C1 ub Presentation Manager Priday reported arrangements have been Director Mac Leod for the Water Authority to ai one of their meetings for a presentation on ou) Water Pri ci ng Manager Priday would 1 i ke to organize a group i Idorkshop one of the Council's workshops on water pricin! include Mrs. Margaret Bonas and a1 1 of the Dirt Legislation Committee: "Ianager Priday reported on recent press releases affecting our District Investigation of Teton Dam failure which will probably result in higher in the "umbrella" type insurance coverage. Supreme Court's ruling that agency may not legally expend pub1 ic funds to promote passage of a bond, for its benefit, which could be a factor in our consideration of fundint Requests for legal assistance through ACbJA, agency representatives must during considerations. Supreme Court's decision regarding polution con. in that economical or technological feasibi 1 i ty in the development woull determent, or in other words: "clean air at any price". Water Conservation: No report Water Rate Studv President Maerkle stated he feels it is timely reqard, aQgointed a Water Rate Study Committee consisting of Director fd as the Chairman and Engineer Kubota, Manaaer Prida.y and Mrs. Margaret B begin preparation of this study. I District to again prepare a water rate study, Legal Counsel : No report District Engineer: Development Programs : Vista Del Playa Engineer Kubota reported he has been contacted by a I reactivate the former project of Occidental Land Co. , which was known as Vista Del Playa and was approved about 6 months ago. Industrial Park Engineer Kubota reported construction of building fo, installation of the fire protection system started t I John K1 ug of Pacesetter Homes , who are planning to Lot #3 Anthony Pools on Lot #3 in the Industrial Park, and morning. La Costa Estates Engineer Kubota reported nearing completion with the North Subdivision La Costa Estates North subdivision. EIR - Agua Hedionda Engineer Kubota advised that in conjunction with the Lagoon - Draft draft of the EIR on the Agua Hedionda Lagoon area, h responded to the City of Carlsbad Planning Departmen that a portion of this study area is in our retail service area, and will prc the complete publ i c water system services for that specific area. Vacation of Engineer Kubota advised he has received notice of va Pub1 i c Streets of publ ic streets from Ja.v Hoffman for vacated road runs in front of theCounti-y Store and another notice vacation across from Hughes Aircraft in which District water lines are incluc and he has responded that the District would not object to the vacations proi the District sustain easements to protect our water lines in both of these a! Muroya Ri ght-of-Way Engineer Kubota reported that the encroachment prob' Mesa Line' of the District's facilities on the Mesa 1 ine have been solved with relocation of the District's facil and an amended easement deed is being executed by Mr. Don Ayres, Sr. of Rancl La Costa so that our right-of-way wi 11 be for the entire 60 feet along the sect ion 1 i ne. De tachmen t - LAFCO are processing tho detachment of 3 annexation Bueno Colorado our District from Bueno Colorado Municipal Water Di and the Bueno Board requested this District to pick the tab for the expenses of the fi 1 ing fee, and the District has issued a c to LAFCO in the sum of $125 to cover these costs. m Swi tters Pi pel i ne Engineer Kubota advised that the Switters pipeline Project is completed, the fire hydrant has been installed a passed the pressure testing, and he will have a fin report for the Board on this project later. Val ley Street Engineer Kubota reported they have made contact wit Relocation City Mater Uti1 i ties Departmnt and will work out tk coordination, and the job will be proceeding soon. Trust Accounts Engineer Kubota advised they have updated their Trl Account funds for deposit with the District, and art a current position at this time. Ri gh t-of- Way Engineer Kubota advised of a request from Pacific . Pacific Telephone Co. Go. to install their facilities over the San Diego e( Electri ct Company's instal 1 ation in the paved roi La Costa reservoir and have an easement for their installation. After disc upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanil carried, approval was granted to prepare an over easement deed within the San Diego Gas & Electrict Co. tract to the Pacific Telephone Co. Point I'D" Pressure Engineer Kubota referred the Board to the copy of Reducing Station summary of expenditures and financi a1 program on P Pressure Reducing Station and Related Pipelines di at the last meeting of the Board and a discussion followed on the District' position insofar as construction costs, contributions from C. C. & F., and reimbursements made to C. C. & F. for oversizing of lines. Mr. Kubota wjll -2- August - preparing a final report on the project for the Board, and at that time will recommend approval from the Board for acceptance of the entire C. C. & F. Industrial Park water system. Mr. Kubota commented that it would be advisable to let the future developers of the land in this area know that it will be their responsibility to contribl their share of the cost of the original water line installations. President Maerkle called for a short recess at 3:lO P.M. , and the meeting was U resumed at 3:35 P.M. General Manager: Communications: No report Counci 1 Neeti ng Manager Priday reported on his attendance at the Cou. Meeting 1 ast evening. Cal i fornia Wate-r Manager Priday reminded the Board of the California ' Resources Association and Enii ronmental Leaders' 1 uncheon, co-sponsored by Meeting - 8/13/76 S. D. Chamber of Commerce to be held August 13th in Hotel Coronado. Operations : Insurance/ Farmers Insurance Co. have advised Mr. Priday that t Tom Christie unable to add Mr. Tom Christie, our employee, to the District's master insurance policy, and would be cla at the high risk rates. However, Mr. Christie is under theCETA program, and high risk premi um will be paid by them. Manager Priday reported flow from the Authority at 19 cfs and the Lake level 499.7' . The District crew has made the adjustments at the Mesa 1 ine % with tk exception of the 3" meter service on the end of the line, as they are awai tir material for this installation. Routine maintenance of system also. Water Sales Director Kelly requested a breakdown of the water Si Statistics in volume and dol 1 ar Val ue in categories for use in preparation of the water rate study, and Mrs. Simps these breakdowns are set up each month in the District's records. 1 Manager Priday reported the grand total of water sa' the District reflects an average water 1 oss for the year of 5.7%. Annual Report Manager Priday advised Ilitchell & Associates have p a bid of $3,780 to prepare the Annual Report for thl District,, and recommended issuance of a purchase order to Mitchell & Associ in the sum of $3,780 for preparation of the report, and upon motion of Direc Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, approval the >lanager's request was granted. Capital Improvement Ylanager Pri day advised that the Finance Committee h Projects two sessions in consideration of the Capital Improv Projects in the budget program for fiscal year 1976 now are in position to bring to the Board. Mr. Pri day advised no priori ties been set on any of the i tems on the preliminary list which he distributed to Board members and staff for their consideration. Mr. Priday advised the Dir is fiscally very sound. He also advised cannot get everything approved to i point of establishing a tax rate, as we do not have the assessed value as rc by the State for public utilities. We must set the tax rate prior to Augus- recommended a special meeting of the Board for next Wednesday, August llth, setting the tax rates. The Board discussed each of the items on the Preliminary List of Capital Imr Projects, which were approved without dissension, with the exception of the following major projects: Tri-Agencies Pipeline In discussion on continuation of project planning, Project and co-ordination in connection with construction Tri-Agencies Pipeline project, Director Carmichael requested that consideration be given to the revamping of the internal wate of the District, rather than participation in the construction of TAPP. Af I -3- Auoust L .. I. further discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, approval of expenditure of $25,000 to continue project planning of TAPP was approved by a vote of 4 in favor and one dissenting vote by Director Carmichael . South Aqueduct In discussion on continuation of project planning, Connection design and co-ordination in connection with construct of the South Aqueduct Connection project , Director Carmichael registered dissension on the District's participation in this proje and after further discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, approval of expenditure of $30,000 to continue project plar of SAC was approved by a vote of 4 in favor, with one dissenting vote by Director Carmi chael . District-Wide Advance Engineer Kubota reviewed the District-Wide Advance P1 anni ng Program Planning Program item of $6,0c10, and after discussio Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, approval of this allotment was granted. Corrosion Control Engineer Kubota reviewed the Corrosion Control Progr Program item of $30,000, and after discussion, it was agreed that this item should be included in the budget prog for 1976/77. Rep1 acement C1 +Val ve Superintendent Hen1 ey reviewed the necessi ty for Santa Fe Reservoir replacement of the Cla-Val ve at Santa Fe reservoir, by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to the Manager to proceed with obtaining the valve for the Santa Fe reservoir. I.D. No. 2 Superintendent Henley explained that this fund is fo Cross-Tie - D-1 construction of the cross-tie to assist in the Reservoir regulation of pressure in the Mesa line area. Construction Funds A discussion followed on the funding for constructio funds in I. D. #2 and I. D. #3 and possibil i ty of us' unissued bonds in I.D. #1 and I. D. #3 funds. Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Direci of Checks Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board rati f- checks No. 4418 through No. 4447, covering the perit from July 23, 1976 to August 4, 1976 in the sum of $85,796.32. Personnel - Certifi- Manager Priday reported the following awards have bt cates of Merit earned by members of the C. M. Id. D. crew: Bryan A Treatment Operator 2 by the State Department of Health; Glenn Brinegar awarded a certificate of achievement in the installation and operation and maintenance of Clayton Automatic Valves; and Superintendent John P. Henley awarded a certificate for successful participation in the Western States Corrosion Seminar of May 13, 1976. General Manager's Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Direc, Vacation Engelmann, and unanimously carried, approval of Gem Manager Priday's request for absence from duty from August 23 through Septem 1976 was granted. Investment Upon motion of Director Yac Leod, seconded by Direc 3i stri ct Funds Engelmann, and unanimously carried, Treasurer Kelly action in reinvestment of $252,000, and an addition $48,300 for a total of $300,000 for one year at 6 3/8% was granted. Adjournment: Upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Di r Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, this resular me€ of August 4, 1976 has been duly adjourned to August 11, 1976 at 2 P.M. , at t Board Room. This portion of the meeting was adjourned at 5:09 P.M. I upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director after discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, sec I Troupe and Thomas E. Christie advanced to Water I Respectfully submitted, C---n+--*, -.c +he Rnarri nf nirprtnrc e/&& e Board of Dire( _L n ?r. 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 August 4, 1976 has been duly adjourned to August 11, 1976, 2:OO o'clock P.M., at the Board Room, CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, 5950 El Camino Real , Carlsbad, .Y California. DATED: August 4, 1976 W. D. CARMICHAEL Secretary, CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL NATER DISTRICT and of the Board of Directors thereof. n *' > A* I DECLARATION OF POSTING PAUL S. SWIRSKY 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 August 5, 1976, and within twenty-four hours after time of the adjournment of the regular meeting of the Boarc of Directors of CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT on August 4, 1976, he securely and conspicuously posted on the bulletin board of the CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, located at 5950 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, California, at the entrance to the regula: m, meeting place of the Board of Directors of the CARLSBAD MUNICIPA: t 1 ._ WATER DISTRICT, a copy of the attached notice of adjournment of regular meeting of the Board of Directors of CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, said attached copy being in all respects the Sam1 as the notice posted and said copy made a part hereof. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing true and correct. Executed on August 5, 1976, at Carlsbad, California. ai- x.d *, PAUL S. SWIRSKY c. rn