HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-08-03; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPI
DISTRICT, HELD ON AUGUST 3, 1977, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARL: CALIFORNIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2:07 P.M. by President MacLeod, with Dire(
Kelly, MacLeod, Maerkle and Uhl inger answering roll call $ Director Engelman] absent. Also present were Assistant General Manager Henley, Legal Counsel S\ District Enaineer Kubota , Publ i c Re1 ations Consultant Mi tchell and Office Sel
Utilities and Maintenance Director Roger Greer, of the City of Carlsbad, Elrs Margaret Bonas (2:32 P.M.) and Mrs. Ruth Honnold, members of the League of Wc Voters, Randy Johnson (2:20 P.M.) of the Carlsbad Journal and Gil Davis (2:3r of the Blade-Tri bune, were a1 so present.
Approval of Minutes Director Maerkl e made a motion to ap: the minutes of the regular meeting o
1977, as transcribed and mailed out, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimou
carried,
Oral Communications from the None Audience
Senate Bill No. 97 President FlacLeod read aloud a lette
Senator John Stull expressing his ap
ciation of the District's backing of his opposition to this bill.
Committee Reports:
S.D.C.W.A. No report
Publ i c Information Publ i c Re1 ations Consultant Mi tchel 1 on Director Engelmann who is i 11 in
pital, improving, but still in serious condition. Mr. Mitchell then talked articles for "The Water Line" and asked for suggestions and constructi ve cri He mentioned that "Drought News" is continuing its campaign of advertising.
Mitchell referred to a meeting that he and Mr. Kubota will have tomorrow wit Missett of the Blade-Tribune and he hopes to have something to report at the meeting,
Tri-Agenci es Pi pel i ne and Director Flaerkl e as ked Engineer KuSc South Aqueduct Connection report on this meeting which was a t review of the original Water Authori of April 1977. Our staff is working with the Capital Improvement Committee Kubota will write a report including the financing. Under the current schec project will be advertised in December 1977, awarded in March 1978 and const started in April 1978, with an estimated construction period of ten months 1 pletion in February 1979. The budget estimate of four million dollars will funded as follows: approximately 2.6 ,mill ion from the Water Authority and 1 million from the three agencies, approximating 400,000 from Vista, 250,000 1 Oceanside and 900,000 from Carlsbad. Mr. Kubota felt that our Board should, appropriate time, formally express our appreciation to the Water Authority E for their service to our District. He also reported that the San Yarcos Cor District is moving along with the EIR on the South Aqueduct Connection and 1
a project report on this.
Water Conservation ti Reuse Director Uhl inger reported on this ( meetina of July 26, 1977. Things ai
going according to plan. Because the supply of water saver kits was down tc was decided to order an additional 1,000 due to a request from Rancho Carlst home Park for 400. Plr. Greer informed us that the proqram to give away watc kits at Holiday Park has been fairly successful with just under 1800 kits g' so far and the program is scheduled for an additional five weeks. Manager I then asked for approval of the two purchase orders used to replenish our SUI
kits: No. 2229 to G 8( E Management for baggies, totaling $535.00, and NO. :
Carlsbad Lions Club for shower flow restrictors, totaling $636,00. Direct0 made the motion to approve the action, seconded by Director Uhlinger and un' carried. Discussion followed on the ways and means these ai veaway programs handled and the follow-up methods.
"208" Workshop Manager Henley reported on his atte this workshop where the discussion '
marily about waste water and reclamation. San Diego's air quality problem 1
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covered and the fact that air quality control is tied in with sewer plants. Dis- cussion followed.
President MacLeod we1 comed Mrs e Bonas back after her extended ill ness and she ex- pressed her appreciation for the cards and good wishes.
District/City Joint Committee
I Legal Counsel :
Resol uti ons
President MacLeod reported that this com-
mittee has had a meeting and hopes to mak a recommendation to the Board at the next
regular meeting on August 17, 1977.
Legal Counsel Swi rs ky distributed copies
the corrected exhibits to Resolution No.
regarding District personnel.
Other Platters:
Conflict of Interest Code Legal Counsel Swirsky reported that the
of Supervisors has established a new tirr
CMWD to adopt a conflict of interest code and that is September 30, 1977. Our c
mi ttee for this was formed on May 5, 1976, and Mr. Carmi chael was a member. Due
his resignation a new appointment is needed and time is growing short. Also a p
hearing wi 11 be necessary before we adopt the code. President MacLeod appointec
new committee consisting of Directors Kelly and Flaerkle. Discussion followed.
President PlacLeod called for a brief recess at 2:44 P.M. and the meeting resumec
3:Ol P.M.
District Engineer:
Development Programs
Spinnaker Hi 11 s Engineer Kubota asked for Board ratificl
of his action taken last Thursday in ap,
proving temporary occupancy of 68 homes in Spinnaker Hills Unit Sfl. Director F18 made the motion approving this action, seconded by Director Uhlinger and unanirr ca rri ed. I
Mr. Kubota then reported that 38 reside
lots in Spinnaker Hi 11s Unit #2 a7 so want approval for temporary occupancy and
for Board ratification. Director Plaerkle made the motion to give this approval
seconded by Director Uhlinger and unanimously carried.
LaCos ta Estates North Engineer Kubota reported, for Board in. mation only, that this subdivision is I
approved and construction of homes can commence at any time.
Santa Fe Reservoir
Pal omar Estates Mobi 1 ehome Park Engineer Kubota reported that he has w
this developer requesting that they prl
the grant deeds so that we can exchange the reservoir sites.
San Diego County - Pal omar Engineer Kubota reported that the EIR
Sol id Waste Transfer Station project is being heard tomorrow and he the two points of concern to CMWD are
structural strenqth of Palomar Airport Road, and (2) control of debris from ve
that haul trash into the station.
Squires Dam Enlargement I -
Report from Roger Stephenson Engineer Kubota reported on his convel
with Mr. Stephenson, who was the projc
engineer for the State when we built Squires Dam. Required for enlargement a' formal application and a permit fee. The various ways discussed were: (1 ) ri the spillway, not more than two feet, during other than the rainy season; (2) dirt and haul it out for displacement with water; and (3) provide a barrier a the existing crest of the dam and raise water level possibly three feet. Alt, tively, any major expansion of the dam would require an engineering study whi could cost in excess of $100,000 just to evaluate. Discussion followed conce
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this and the covering requirements. Director Kelly then made a motion to draw up a resolution to our State Legislators but, after further discussion, the mot died for lack of a second and Director Maerkle then made a motion to proceed wi an application to raise the spillway two feet during the non-rainy season, seco by Director Kelly and unanimously carried.
General Manager:
Communications
CSDA Newsletter Manager Henley asked if the Board members
were receiving this publication and since
none do, he was instructed to write and request that our Board and specific sta members be put on their mailing list. B
Mr. Henley then reported that the annual vention of the California Special Districts Association is being held September 21-23, 1977, at the Ruena Park Convention Center Hotel. Since we do have a Bo2 meeting on September 21 , we must 1 imi t attendance to the last two days. The September issue of the CSDA Newsletter will contain the agenda.
Reservations to use Manager Henley reported receipt of the t\ District Facilities applications to use the facil i ties in ou' building. One is from the Tri-Ci ty Tenn,
Patrons and the other from the American Association of University Women.
ACWA - Legis1 ative A1 ert Manager Henley reported on the new proce
deemed necessary concerning legislation which affects member agencies. Two bi are currently requiring our attention as follows:
Assembly Bill No. 390 - Cul len Manager Henley suggested that we should Fire Hydrant Rental Charges write in opposition to this bill. DiscL followed and Director Maerkle made a mot
that the President of the Board write this letter, seconded by Director Uhlin: and unanimously carried.
Senate Constitutional Amendment Manager Henley suggested we should also No. 35, Marks - Indebtedness, oppose this measure. Discussion follow€ Voter Approval and Director Maerkle made a motion that President of the Board should a1 so wri tc
this letter, seconded by Director Uhl i nger and unanimously carried.
Dental P1 an Manager Henley explained a new dental p' that is available which will cost the D
only 25$ per employee to set up and nothing thereafter. It provides dental SI
vices at listed dentists for reduced fees to the employees, but there is no a
tional charge for the plan.
Meetings
Ci ty Counci 1 Meeting Manager Henley reported on his attendan at this meeting and some of the actions
taken which are of interest to CMWD. They accepted the public improvement of LaCosta Estates North and discussed the bicycle path on El Fuerte. Bernie Gi applied to the City for re1 ief on the sewer moratori um and the Council a1 lowe him eight hookups. Calavera Hills was put off until August 4th. Templin Hei got their extension.
Operating Heads Meeting Manager Henley and Engineer Kubota attc this meeting at the Water Authority. F
Henley discussed the report on the 90-10 Program which indicates what we will a1 lowed. There has been no growth factor allowed on agricultural . Director asked about the savings through drip irrigation but there were no figures av?
able. Mr. Henley elaborated on our usage which is up about 30% primarily duc water usage tripling in some LaCosta single-family homes. City service area is down 9.6%. Discussion followed.
Operations Manager Henley reported we are getting
have been no special problems in the fie1 d.
ACWA will use when immediate action is
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c.f.s. and the lake level is 492.4'.
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Rati fi cation of Checks Director Maerkle moved for ratification a checks numbered 1675 through 1718 for the period covering July 21 , 1977, to August 3, 1977, for a total of $83,623.96, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried.
Other Matters :
Investments Director Kel ly read a report that a $300,
time certificate came due and has been re
invested at Southwest Bank for one year at 6-3/8% with a maturity date of July
1978, and requested approval. Director Maerkle made the motion to approve this
action, seconded by Director Uhlinger and Unanimously carried.
Adjournment At 4:12 P.M. Director Maerkle made a moti
seconded by Director Uhlinger and unanimc
carried, for an adjourned meeting until 2:OO P.M. on August 10, 1977.
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Respectfully submitted,
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President of The Board of Dircictors
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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 3, 1977 has been duly.adjourned to' August 10, 1977, at
2:OO o'clock P.M., at the Board Room, CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT, 5950 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, California.
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Dated: August 3, ~1977. &@pl4
FRED W. Ma LE
Secretary
and of the Board of Directors th
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRIC
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-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 4, 1977, and within twenty-four (24) hours
after time of the adjournment of the regular meeting of the Board
of Directors of CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT on August 3,
1977, 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 regular
meeting place of the Board of Directors of CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL
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 same
as the Notice posted and said copy made a part hereof.
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I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is
true and correct.
Executed on August 4, 1977, at Carlsbad, California.
' " PAUL S e SWIRSKY <?
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