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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-10-20; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICl WATER DISTRICT HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 1975 ,AT 2:OO P.M. , AT 5950 EL CAMINO RE6 CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:OQ P.M. by President Maerkle with Dirt Engelmann, Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call. (Director Carmichael wh absent) Also present, were General Manager Pri day, Legal Counsel Swirsky , District Engineer Kubota, General Superintendent Henley, and Office Secreta Uti 1 i ties and Maintenance Director Roger Greer of the City of Carlsbad, Rep Gi 1 Davis of the Balde-Tribune, Mrs. Ruth Honnold and Mrs. Margaret Sonas , representing the League of Women Voters, were also present. Mr. William J. Palenscar of Carlsbad was in the audience. i Approval of Mi nutes Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Dire Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the nlinutes of regular meeting of October 6 , 1976 were approved a corrected. Oral Communications from Audience: Mr. William J. Palenscar, introduced himself as an interested property owner of Carlsbad, upon request by the Chairman to addr the Board if he so desired. Commi ttee Reports : S.D.C.W.A. Director Kelly reported on his attendance at the issues considered of particular interest to our District were: 1. Norther water will be available in April , 1977, and in connection with this flow, il the event of a water shortage a 10% reduction in the flow to each of the enti ties will be enforced; 2. The Board adopted a resolution agreeing to l as the applicant on behalf of our District, City of Oceanside and Vista Irrigation District for application under the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Program for funds to construct the Tri-Agencies Water Transmission Pipeline project. Pub1 i c Information: School Tours Manager Priday advised that plans for the school tl programs have been finalized as follows : There wi 10 grade school tours, which are scheduled for, November 10th , 12th, 16th fc Buena Vista School students; November 18th, April 20th, May 17th and 18th the Pine School students. Mr. Henley will conduct the tours and the prograr will include a visit to the District to view the films on water and water conservation, and they will be served a snack during the question period, ar then Mr. Henley has made arrangements with the agricultural people in our a1 to demonstrate the different types of irrigation systems used in the tour 0' facil i ties. regularly scheduled meeting of the Authority , and I The Authority's program has been scheduled for the high school students of Carlsbad, which have been set up for November 18th i December 6th, and Mr. Priday will be the representative for the District on these two tour programs, which wi 1 I be conducted in the high school classroc Rental of Buses Mr. Priday presented for the Board's approval , autk For Tours to issue a purchase order (#2067) to the North Cour elementary school student tours of 3% hours per tour at a cost of $15.00 per and upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, Mr. Priday was granted authorization to issue this purc order. 1 Transit System for rental of a bus for each of the In connection with the tours, Mr. Priday also reque pernission of the Board to have Mr. Randall Mitchell accompany each tour to take pictures of the events, which was granted. Water Conservation & Reuse Yo report Legislation: \dater Rate Increase - Manager Pri day advised that a bill has been signec E. I. R. Report law making it mandatory that an E.I.R. be filed w’ any water rate increase. Tri-Agencies Manager Pri day advised regarding the procedures ir Pi pel i ne Project preparation for the fi 1 i nq of the appl i cati on for funds for TAPP. The property owners are cooperati in furnishing the necessary easements, and a request from some of the prop€ owners involved, for a variation in the p-ipeline locations to protect strea beds as well as trees in ;;the area has been accomplished to the satisfactior of a1 1 concerned parties. 1 Engineer Kubota expresed his pleasure with the Aut request to have Woodside/Kubota & Associates to provide them with supplemer consulsting services for this project, which is being processed. Engineer advised the Board that the E.I.R. report accompanying our application limit the project to an easterly terminus at the Aqueduct off of Rancho Santa Fe and the westerly terminus will reach to the future intersection of College Elm Avenues, and that extension of the project beyond these points cannot t covered under the Federal grant, and will be borne by the future developers others. Manager Priday advised the estimated amount of the project has been determined to be $3,922,800. Squi res Dam 62 Manager Pri day advised that the staff reviewed the proposal for application for funds under EDA to bu Squires Dam #2, and it was determined we could not accomplish preparation o plans and an E. I. R. to qualify within the time 1 imits set under this Federa grant . D-3 & La Costa #3 Manager Priday reported applications are being pre Reservoi rs for EDA funds to construct D-3 and La Costa #2 Res Squi res Dam #2 Director Kelly made a motion that the District pro E. I. R. with the preparation of an E:. I. R. on the proposed Squires Dam #2 project, and after discussion, it w determined that the staff should review the subject further and report on t findings and recommendations, and Director Kelly agreed and withdrew his mo Water Rate Study Manager Priday advised an investigation will be ma on any proposed increases in water rates. Legal Counsel : No report President Maerkle called for a short recess at 2:45 P.M., and the meeting wI resumed at 3:12 P.M. District Engineer: Development Programs - the legislation relating to an E.I.R. requirement Spinnaker Hi 11 s #2 Engineer Kubota requested approval of the plans fo water system for the Spinnaker Hills Unit #2 proje authorize the President ,to sign the agreement, for which a bond of $58,000 been furnished, with a $2,030 cash deposit, and after discussion, upon moti Director Kelly, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Engineer’s request was granted. La Costa de Marbeli a Engineer Kubota advised that the project known as I Costa de Marbella has been completed by the La Cos1 Land Company, and recommended acceptance by the Board 0-F the water system it development and exoneration of their bonds, and after discussion, upon motic of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, Engineer’s request was granted. La Costa South #5 Engineer Kubota advised of receipt of plans for a I proposed condomi ni um in La Costa South Unit #5, Tri -2- nrtnhpr 7n. 1971 I Cal avera Lake Engineer Kubota reported receipt of $7,500 from M Estates Nard representative for the developers of Cal aver; Lake Estates project as a cash pledge for preparai of the feasibility study for Calavera Lake Estates and surrounding territol I.D. #3, and that the study is in preparation now. Squires Dam - Engineer Kubota advised the Board of receipt from Piezometer System State Department of Dams of an endorsement of our recommendations for repairs, and maintenance of ti piezometer system at Squires Dam, and our contractor, Fugro, Inc. , will proceed with the preparation of their report as authorized by the Board previously. General Manager: Communications: LAFCO Manager Pri day reported on receipt from LAFCO' s presentation they have prepared describing the functioning of LAFCO for pre tion to the agencies of the County, and it was decided to put this on the agenda for a future meeting. La Costa Planned Manager Priday reported upon receipt from Mr. Don Community - of the Planning Department of the City for input i Master P1 an preparation of a required 1 and use and pub1 ic faci economic impact report they wi 11 need in preparatic a master plan study for the La Costa Planned Community project, and advised Engineer Kubota and he will cooperate in furnishing requested information. Meetings : ACWA - Fa1 1 After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod Conference seconded by Director Kelly , and unanimously carriel decision was made to have President Maerkle and Le! Counsel Swirsky represent the District at the Fall Conference of ACNA, to be in Monterey, California from December 1 to December 3, 1976. acting Executive Officer of a 15-minute slide I Operations: Flow from the Authority, 18 c.f.s., and the Lake IC 489.0'. Mobile Home - Manager Priday reported he has received a bid from Squires Dam Padre Mobile Home Servi ces on cost to refurbish the mobile home unit located on the Squires Dam site, a requested President Maerkle to review the bid. Personnel President Maerkle recommended instruction be given for the District , and after discussion, it was the consensus of the Board members that this action be taken. CETA Personnel Manager Pri day reported our CETA funds wi 11 cease a October 30, 1976 , and, therefore , Mr. Thomas Christ our only CETA funded employee has been advised of his termination of employm with the District as of that date. Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Direc of Checks Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratif checks No. 4695 through No. 4764, covering the peric from October 8, 1976 to October 20, 1976 in the sum of $28,195.92. Other Matters : Special Accounts Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Dire1 Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Board authorize1 payment of statement of charges from Woodside/Kubota & Associates, Inc. for services rendered in the month of September, 1976 for $1,000 General Engineel services,$3,492 for Trust Account Projects, $1,163 for Capital Special Account and Miscell aneous Expenses for a total of $5,655. District employee, Joanne Wahl, in billing procedur I -3- - Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Dil Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized payment of a progrc payment in the sum of $1,500 to C. Paul Walker, Auditor, For preparation 01 the yearly audit for 1975-76. William W. Rogers: President Maerkle announced the news of the death of C. !I. W.D. Retired General Milliarn W. Rogers, a former Direct I Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 3:58 P.M. Respectfully submi tted, @.U Secretary of the Board of Directors I I -4- October 20, 19;