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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-11-03; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNI( Y.4TE2 DISTRICT HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 1976, AT 2:00 P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO 1 CPGLSBAD , CALI FORN IA: The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P.M. by President Maerkle with Dil Carnichae?, Engelmann, Kelly, Mac Leod and Maerkle answering roll call. I present, were Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota, Assistant . Manager Henley and Office Secretary. Manager Priday was absent. Utilit, Maintenance Director Roger Greer of the City of Carl sbad, Mrs. Ruth Honnold and Mrs. Margaret Bonas, representing the League of Women Voters \ a1 so present. Newly appointed Carl sbad Fire Chief James Thompson was int, to the Board by Roger Greer, and 1 eft the meeting after a few introductor: remarks. I Approval of Mi n Utes Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Dire1 Kelly, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 20, 1976 were approved l corrected. Board Communications: Director Carmichael gave a very interesting trave11 his trip through historic Virginia and Washington, D. C. Committee Reports: S. D.C.W.A. Director Kelly advised no meeting to report on. Pub1 ic Information: No report Legislation: No report Water Conservation: Director Engelmann reported on an offer from Mr. L Burzell of the Authority , direected to member agen of a special offer to purchase 1,000 copies of a recent issue of Sunset m which contains an excellent article on water conservation for agriculturi California, and after discussion, the consensus of opinion was not to acc the offer at this time. Tri Agencies Engineer Kubota gave an up-to-date report on progr Pipeline Project being made by the Water Authority in preparation o application to EDA for funds to construct the TAPP that his office is actively pursuing the design of the metering and press reducing stations as requested by the Authority. Use of Reclaimed President Maerkle reported on a news i tern regardin Water water district's opposition to the State Water Res Control Board's plans for expansion of waste water reclamation in Cal i fornia. Engineer Kubota spoke to the issue of use of recla waste water, and feels as water purveyors, we have a responsibility to t of our customers regardless of where we get the water, and must look at t as a potential resource of our water supply, and should look at this care and consider the position we take in this regard. Water Rate Study Chairman Mac Leod of the Water Rate Study Commi tte advises they are in the p~ocess of preparing the s I Legal Counsel : No special report. EDA Appl i cations: Legal Counsel Swirsky advises the staff is prepari applications for federal funds for construction of two reservoi rs , D-3 and La Costa W2. President Maerkle called for a short recess at 2:50 P.M., and the meetin: resumed at 3:20 P.M. District Engineer: I I I Development Program - Pub1 ic Water System Engineer Kubota reviewed with the Board Feasibility Study Public Water System Feasibility Study, Spinnaker Hi 11 s & Sea Pines Spinnaker Hi1 1 s and Sea Pines report, a of which was distributed to the Board mc and staff. He explained the study identifies in detail the specific recor publ ic water system within the internal development area, as well as a1 tel plans to build certain offsi te facilities 9 so that publ i,c water service can be maintained at a practical level consistent with the time when largr expanded facilities will be required, to implement the goals of the currel master plan for Improvement District No. 2 - West of El Camino Real. A discussion followed and recommendations were made and questions asked rege modification of the plan to best serve present and future developers in tk A1 tami ra Engineer Kubota presented for the Board' Unit #4 consideration and approval , a project kr Altami ra #4, being developed by Pacific and recommended authorization for signing of the engineering plans and the formal agreement, and upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Direct Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's request was granted. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Engineer Kubota presented for the Board' Unit #2 Business Park consideration, and recommended approval engineering drawings and execution of th agreement from Cabot, Cabot & Forbes for construction of a public water sy to service Unit #2 of the Palomar Airport Business Park pro.ject. Engineer Kubota explained that a requirement ::for oversizing of a portion of the wat will entitle Cabot, Cabot & Forbes to a reimbursement, and upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried, thl approved the engineering plans and authorized execution of the agreement a: submitted, and a1 so authorized execution of a supplemental agreement to co reimbursement for oversizing of the 16'' line on Palomar Airport Road was g La Costa Pacific Engineer Kubota reported that they are e Lot #233 final out the condominium project known Costa Pacific which has been held up bec former developer's financial problems, and the property has now been assum American Fletcher Mortgage Co. , who wi 11 be preparing the final papers. T, requested the District's cooperation by approving the occupancy of one of 1 units by a resident security guard, and to use the construction meter on tt property to furnish this unit with water service. After discussion, upon r of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Mac Leod and unanimously carried, approval of the engineer's request was granted. Squires Dam Engineer Kubota reported he is in consul' Piezometer Sys tem with the Fugro Co. for the piezometer sy! Annual Report at Squires Dam and they will be submittit format of a new proposal to meet the reql ment as set forth by the State's present program. South Aqueduct Engineer Kubota reported he has just rece Connection the third draft of an agreement between c trict, Olivenhain Municipal Water District and San Marcos County Water Dist working as a joint venture in connection with construction of the South AqL Connection project, and advised that a-fter review by the District's staff, will bring the report to the Board for their consideration. In connection with this project, Mr. Kubota advised they are looking at the proposed reservoir site of La Costa Land Co., which is a part of their Ranc subdivision development. General Manager: (Presented by Assistant Manager Henleg " Communications: Postage Meter Mr. Henley recommended approval of the Bo Se r vi ce a service offered by the U. S. Post Offici to have our postage meter replenished per by one of their representatives in our District office at a cost of $5.00 PI trip, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Dire Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, approval was granted. - 2- I I I Operations: Mr. Henley reported the flow from the P at 18 c.f.s. and the Lake level at 488. The crew is performing routine maintenance of the system and are preparir the road to Squires Dam for patching and oiling. Squires Dam Mr. Henley reorted that the District ha Mobile Home a proposal from Padre Mobile Home Servi refurbish the mobile home at Squires Da cost of $5,058, and requested authorization to issue a purchase order to concern to do the work, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Mac seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, approval was granted said purchase order. Transmitter - Squires Dam Mr. Roger Greer, Utilities & Maintenanc for the City, reported on the present s install-ing a transmitter system at Squires Dam site. He advised they are working on the premise of a joint venture with C.M.W.D. to install a perrr transmitting system, and are having a frequency interference study made tl determine feasibility of locating a71 the proposed antennas at this site, will report back to the Board on their findings and recommendations. Pre Maerkle suggested the people at KKOS Radio Station should advise us of thl in connection with installation of their proposed antenna at this site. I .s.o. Mr. Henley advised that the District ha received a report from I.S.O. on their connection with the recent testing performed by their crew on our facilit Mr. Henley considered the report was favorable on the District's operatio who1 e. Surpl us Materi a1 s Mr. Henley reported on a notice receive( Water Authority regarding sale of surpl 1 material at their Escondido plant and advised he will inspect items offerc November 10th , and advise if there are any of value to the District for pr Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconc of Checks Director Engelmann, and unanimously car) Board ratified checks No. 4765 through I covering the period from October 20, 1976 through November 3, 1976, in tht $61,820.86. Other Matters : Special Accounts Mr. Henley presented for authorization F of progress payment #2 from C. Paul Walk for preparation of the District's audit of 1975-76 in the sum of $1,000, 2 motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimou: carried, authorization was granted. Director Kelly reported Mr. Walker requested clarification regarding actic on his recommendations to the Board in connection with their 1974/75 audil Directors Engelmann and Mac Leod of the Finance Committee, reported that I recommendations were implemented, and that a meeting of the General Manage the Finance Committee with the Auditor to go over the suggested recommenda by the Auditor for the 1975/76 audit will be he1 d next week upon Manager Priday 's return, and will have a report at the next meeting of the Board. SDCWA - TAPP Mr. Henley presented for the Board's app authorization to pay the Authority the s $7,144.68, which represents the District's share in the joint venture in preparation of the application for EDA funds for construction of TAPP. Di Carmichael registered concern that this money will be a loss to the Distri After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director and unanimously carried, approval was granted authorizing payment as reque A -3- r.8 -_." L _.- -? County of S.D. Mr. Roger Greer reported he has been it Sol i d Mas te Recovery that San Diego County has applied for I Area funds for the installation of a solid G recovery area to be situated in the cal area in back of the District headquarters. He explained this installatic would act as a transfer station for separation of the hard and soft waste materi a1 s . .ld.journment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 P.M. I Respectfully submitted, I I -4- Nnvwdwr 7,- 1'