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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-01-04; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPA WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON JANUARY 4, 1978, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeti.ng was called to order at 2:06 P.M. by President MacLeod, with Direci Engelmann, Kel ly, Maerkl e, MacLeod and Uhl inger answering roll call. A1 so pn were Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consul1 Mitchell (2:07 P.M..), General Manager Henley and Office Secretary. Utilities Maintenance Director Greer, of the City of Carlsbad, Mrs. Margaret Bonas and Mrs. Ruth Honnold of the League of Women Voters , Ted Donald of Cal avera Hi1 1 s (2:35 P.M.), and Estelle and Michael Levy (3:05 P.M.), were also present. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Maerkle, second€ carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 21, 1977, were approve as mailed out. I -by Director Uhlinger, and unanimously Oral Communications from the Audience None Commi.ttee Reports : S.D.C.W.A. General Manager Hen1 ey advised that he Water Rates will attend the Water Authority meeting tomorrow, at which time the capacity cha price increase will be discussed. A meeting of the District Water Rate Commit will then be scheduled. Pub1 ic Information Public Relations Consultant Mitchell rep that Mr. Robert Miner of the Water Autho spoke on the radio. concerning the rain situation, in an attempt to clear up thl confusion that exists as to whether or not the current rains have ended the drl The drought has not ended, and Mr.. Mitchell will follow through alerting the public of this fact through the local news media. Tri -Agencies Pi pel i ne and No report South Aqueduct Connection Water Conservation and Reuse Director Kelly, who presided at this mee yesterday, read the committee report a1 01 The report stated that the committee objectives would be reviewed, and that ful committee meetings will be held a week before the regular Board meeting insteac of the previous day. In addition, water conservation suggestions received by Water Line coupon were reviewed, with ten selected to receive $5.00 awards. Col of the ten suggestions selected were distributed to the Board and Staff. Aftel discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly , seconded by Director Uhl inger, and unanimously carried, permission was granted to award $5.00 prizes to the folloc contestants: I Patricia M. Black Mrs. Gladys J. Larsen Mr. & Mrs. Richard Condry Pat McCoury Mrs. K. M. Dil kes D. 0. McDuff A1 ice Eymann Mrs. E. M. McGowan Doris Gonzal es K. 3. Swanberg Director Kelly then suggested that the name of the committee be changed, to indicate an added interest in reclamation. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, it was I moved that the committee title be changed to^ "Water Conservation, Reclamation & Reuse Committee". District/City Joint Committee No report Legal Counsel : Conflict of Interest Code Legal Counsel Swirsky reported that a1 1 filed Statements of Economic Interests on time. These were filed with the Coun, of San Diego this morning by General Manager Henley, for which we have a receip, thus complying with the first procedure. Another statement, which will include income, will be due by April 30, 1978. Discussion followed concerning income tc be reported. the designated employees of the District I I.D. No. 3 Master Plan Legal Counsel Swirsky advised that a r ' dation concerning adoption of the Mast for I.D. No. 3 is being held in abeyance pending official notification from City of Carlsbad as to City Council action taken at the Council- meeting held January 3, 1978. District Engineer: City Council Meeting District Engineer Kubota reported that I.D. No. 3 Master Plan City Council considered a staff report Mr. Greer at its regular meeting of Ja The essence of the staff recommendation to the Council was that the proposed Plan was in harmony with the City's goals. The Council , by unanimous vote, the staff recommendation, .which stated as follows: "The Plan should be acce and filed, acknowledging the City's staff input as adequate at this time. I should be noted further that the Plan should be reviewed and amended, as nec to remain current with changes that may occur in the City's General Plan and zoning." Engineer Kubota added that the District.can take formal action at next regular Board meeting after receipt of a copy of the official minutes 01 City Counci 1 meeting . Cabot, Cabot and Forbes For .information, District Engineer Kubc Reimbursement Agreements advised that Cabot, Cabot and Forbes 0' the Palomar Industrial Park are worki n! their current budget, and have requested information as to whether any reimbl ment funds are going to be paid by the District during the coming year. President MacLeod called for a short recess at 2:31 P.M., and the meeting wa! resumed at 2:52 P.M. Mr. Ted Donald arrived during this time. General Manager: Communications License Agreement General Manager Henl ey reported receipt KKOS Tower of a copy of the License Agreement beth . of Carl sbad and Tri-Ci ties Broadcasting, Inc. (KKOS) to locate antennas on pr owned by the District at Squires Dam. The Agreement was signed by all partie concerned. Chamber of Commerce Dinner General Manager Henley advised that the Chamber Installation Dinner is to be he on January 19. Upon motion of Director Maerkl e , seconded by Director Kelly , unanimously carried, permission was granted for Manager Henley and his wife t attend the Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation Dinner on January 19, 1978 Water Agencies Association General Manager Henley reported that th Dinner will be a Water Agencies Association of San Diego County dinner on January 19 a El Camino Country Club in Oceanside. The host agency will be Vista Irrigatio District, and Directors and Staff are to notify office secretary if they wish attend. California Special Districts In addition, General Manager Henley adv Association Dinner that the C.S.D. Association dinner will held on January 26 at Monterey Jack's r( taurant in Rancho Bernardo. Directors and Staff are to notify office secreta! if they wish to attend. SDG&E Memorandum General Manager Henley called attention Sundesert Nuclear Plant a memorandum from SDG&E, .which he had d buted to the Board and Staff prior to ti meeting. The memorandum concerns construction of the Sundesert Nuclear Plant AB 1852, and is for information only. S.D.C.W.A. Memorandum Additional ly , General Manager Henl ey rei Water Authority Act Amendment to a memorandum from S.D.C.W.A., Subjecl Draft of Amendment to Water Authority Ac to Increase Powers of Authority, which was also furnished the Board and Staff information. I the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, I -2- January 4, 197t I CMWD Standard Specifications Manager Henley stated that the Standard Book Specifications Book which has been uti1 by the District since June, 1975, is in of revision, and he described those changes that are necessary. Upon motion Director Maerkle, seconded by Director .Engelmann, and unanimously carried, au rization was granted for revision of the District Standard Specifications Boo by Woodside/Kubota and Associates. Annual Audit Report Proposals Manager Henley advised that proposals f the Annual Audit for the next fiscal ye were requested from three auditors, Harold Hickey, Diehl Evans and C. Paul Wa One proposal has been received to date. Production of The Water Line Manager Henley reviewed for the Board t production of The Water Line was to be reevaluated in January, 1978, and requested authorization for a meeting of th, Finance Committee, Staff and Public Relations Consultant Mitchell to discuss this program. Upon motion of Director Kelly , seconded by Director Uhl inger, and unanimously carried, the Manager's request was granted. Trailer Located Behind Manager Henley stated that in August, 1' District Office the trailer located behind the District Office was sold to Earl Frazee , Jr., whl said at that time he would move it as soon as possible. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, it was moved that a monthly rental fee of $25.00 be charged , commenc February 1 , 1978, if the trailer has not been moved. Mr. Frazee wi 11 be noti of the Board's decision by letter, to be sent Certified Mail-Return Receipt Requested . Estelle and Michael Levy arrived at this time (3:05 P.M.). Solid Waste Transfer Station Manager Henley requested authorization make arrangements for a meeting with th contractor of the Solid Waste Transfer-Station, to discuss moving dirt and leveling the lot behind the District office. After discussion, upon motion o Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly , and unanimously carried , it was moved that District Engineer Kubota and Manager Henley schedule a meeting witt the contractor concerning this matter. Appraisal of Di stri ct Property Manager Henley reported receipt of the Appraisal Report of Water District Propt and distributed copies to the Board and Staff. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Uhlinger, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Appraisal Report from Robert M. Dodd and Associates be accepted and the $3,000 appraisal fee paid. President MacLeod further directec the Finance Committee and Staff to study the appraisal. Employee Life Insurance Coverage Manager Henley advised that a letter ha! been received from California Life Insul Company regarding employee life insurance coverage. Additional coverage is nc available at no increase in premium. Current coverage is $10,000 for manager! and supervisors , and $4,000 for a1 1 other employees. Under the new plan , covt would increase to $1 5,000 and $6,000. Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconc by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, authorization was granted to increase employee 1 ife insurance coverage with Cal i fornia Life Insurance Compi 1 I Operations Manager Henley reported the flow from tt Water Authority is 6 c.f.s., and the lak level is 497.0. It has been at that elevation for the last eight days. Rain for the month of December was a 1 i ttl e over 2 inches , with last night's rainfa measuring a 1 ittle under 4 inch. Investment of Inactive Funds Treasurer Kelly reported that he has re- newed time deposits as follows for one y Amount Bank Rate of Interest $1 00,000 Rancho Santa Fe Savings 7-518% 150,000 Southwest Bank 7%% 1~00,000 Home Federal Savings 74% A new time deposit was placed with Oceanside Federal Savings and Loan in the amount of $100,000 at 6-3/4% interest. -3- Januarv 4- 1978 Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimol carried, the Board ratified the Treasurer's investments as reported. Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Maerkl e, seconc by Director Kelly, and unanimously cart the Board ratified Checks No. 2296 through 2314 covering the period from Decc ber 22, 1977 to January 4, 1978, with the exception of Check No. 2307 dated December 21, 1977, in the sum of $105,038.38. District Boundaries Legal Counsel Swirsky stated that the Resolution No. 368 precincts have been reviewed inasmuch a the District is under an obligation to keep the divisions approximately equal in population. This review has to be completed at least four months before the general election, and was last re- viewed in 1976. Division lines must be worked out on the basis of existing precincts. The Registrar of Voters wi 11 not permit changing a boundary 1 ine so that it cuts a voting precinct in two. Mr. Swirsky further said that En'gineer Kubota, as a member of the Staff, has conducted this review. Engineer Kubota explained existing division boundaries of the five directorsh by use of an exhibit map. The total estimated population represents approxim a one-third increase during the past two years. Adjustments are necessary in volving the boundaries of Division I and Division 11, and secondly, Division and V (no proposed change within Division IV) . Engineer Kubota recommended Division I be increased to include Precinct 40830 (subtracted from Division I and also recommended that Precinct 40911 be moved from Division I11 to Divisi There wi 11 be three directorships involved in the primary election of June, 1 Divisions I, I1 and V. The proposed recommended adjustments in the boundarie represent a distribution of the population within the district as follows: I Division I 5,400 Division I1 5,300 Division I11 5,200 Division- IV 5,900 Division V 6,300 TOTAL 28,100 I After further discussion, Legal Counsel recommended adoption by the Board of Resolution No. 368, entitled, "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT RELOCATING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE FIVE DIVISIONS FOR DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT", and upon motiol of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Uhlinger, Resolution No. 368 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Directors : Engelmann, Kel ly , Maerkl e, MacLeod and Uhlinger NOES : Directors: None ABSENT: Directors : None Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 3:38 P.M. Respectfully submitted, J I / "" I ./' ,,,,_ ,i. -,2" /.. .[ I' ,./.,/+& ,/4:' --y' I ', President of €he Board of Directors ,I' . ." - ~ -&&L ,&&/;y/ - / /" [X' ,,/ , 4,b ,~ t<"a' \pjf, p# I$> Secretary of tbe/Board of Directors 11 ,i' / -4- January 4, 1978