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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-01; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON FEBRUARY 1, 1978, AT 2:00 P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:04 P.M. by President MacLeod, with Directc Kelly, Maerkl e, MacLeod and Uhl inger answering roll call. Director Engelmann arrived at 2:05 P.M. Also present were Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engine€ Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell and Office Secretary. Utilities e Maintenance Director Greer of the City of Carlsbad, Mrs. Margaret Bonas of the League of Women Voters, and Ted Donald of Calavera Hills were also present. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded Di'rector Uhl inger, and unanimously carriec the minutes of the regular meeting of January 18, 1978, were approved as mailc I .- Oral Communi.cations from the Audience None Committee Reports : S.D.C.W.A. Director Kel ly had no report. District Engineer Kubota referred the Boar to the CPO Water Management Plan, copies of which were distri'buted at the last Board meeting. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was moved that Director Kelly b instructed to cast the District's vote at the Water Authority, indicating the Board's selection of the Hater Authority as the "water management agency" for t County under the 208 Program. Public Information Pub1 ic Re1 ati ons Consul tant Mi tchel 1 advi s that the Water Authority is preparing teac aids for the fall school program, and the District will be furnishing some back I ground information to them. In addition, Mr. Mitchell has been contacted by the Carlsbad Journal, and as a result, the newspaper will be obtaining rainfall totals from the District twice a week. This will- be unofficial information inasmuch as the District is not an official weather station. Discussion was held concerning the Jarvis/Gann Initiative, with Legal Counsel Swirsky advising that the Initiative would require any future tax rates be limi to 1% of full cash valuation. Mr. Mitchell stated that he felt we should inform the public concerning this complex issue and the effect it would have on the District. After further discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board referred this matter to the staff for study. Tri -Agencies Pi pel i ne Project District Engineer Kubota distributed copie of a memorandum to the Board from the TAPP Committee. The Water Authority has requested a firm pledge from each of the th agencies involved (Vista , Oceansi de and Carl sbad) of 1 oca1 agency funds for tha portion of the pipeline being constructed for their exclusive use. The Water Authority further advised that our District's share is estimated to be $1,024,0 Engineer Kubota added that the District will have additional expenses to make t tie-in at Squires Dam and also to make an interim connection between the wester' terminus of the pipeline and our line B system. Upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, it was moved that a lettt be sent to the Water Authority to guarantee payment of the District's share est- mated to be $1,024,000. Water Conservation, Reclamation Director Uhlinger reported on the meeting ( and Reuse this committee he1 d on January 24, 1978, ai which time Mr. Alan Olson gave a presentat- concerning the Aque Con water reclamation system which is designed for new home! District/City Joint Committee No report. I Legal Counsel : Resolution No. 369 Legal Counsel Swirsky introduced for the Master Plan - I.D. No. 3 Board's consideration and approval, Resolu I.D. No. 3. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Uhlinger, and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 369 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT ESTAB OF EL GAMIN0 REAL", was adopted by the following vote: No. n369, establishing the Master Plan for I. A MASTER PLAN FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM - IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 - NORTH AND AYES : Directors : Engelmann , Kel ly , MacLeod , Maerkl e , Uhl i nger NOES : Directors : None ABSENT: Directors : None President MacLeod called for a short recess at 3:OO P.M. The meeting was resun at 3:17 P.M. District Engineer: Development Program Cal avera Hi 11,s District Engi.neer Kubota advised the Board information, that the Calavera Hills devel have filed a tentative map for th.e first unit of their subdivision. South Aqueduct Connection District Engineer Kubota reported that the engineers of San Marcos County Water Distr are proceeding with their plans for the South Aqueduct Connection. They have a the District to evaluate the control and metering mechanism of the proposed pip on our new reservoir site. Mr. . Hans-.Ledrie District Engineer Kubota said that an inqu has been received from Mr. Hans Ledrie reg ing property he and his partner have acquired. The property, which Mr. Kubota described by use of a map, is located next to the dragstrip and is in the Bueno Colorado Municipal Water District. Mr. Ledrie is building a home on the site, the only water available at this time is surplus water from.the Vista Irrigatio District for his greenhouses. In order to obtain a building permit from the Ci of Carlsbad, he must furnish a water guarantee letter, which V.I.D. cannot give because the property has not been annexed to their District. CMWD is involved cause of the location of our pipeline, and the question has arisen as to whethe Ledrie can' hook-into the pipe1ine.that serves the dragstrip. 'Engineer Kubota r Board concurrence to work with Mr. Ledrie, Bueno Colorado and Vista Irrigation District to try to get water service to him, with the understanding that this property will be served by V.I.D. after annexation. After further discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously ca the Engineer's .request was granted subject to a five-year limitation. I I Denbar Construction District Engineer Kubota reviewed for the Board our policy of requiring the extensio: of a 6 inch water main in condominium developments due to Fire Department requi, ments for a fire hydrant. In pursuing this, the District has found that the Fi, Department is not requiring a fire hydrant in the interior of a complex in some instances. Mr. Dennis Hobson of Denbar Construction has raised the question as to whether it is necessary to install a 6 inch extension in their 5-unit condom. Mr. Kubota wi 11 check further into thi.s matter and report back to the Board. General Manager: In the absence of General Manager Henley wI is hospital i zed , Di s'tri ct Engineer Kubota reported on the following items: Communications Annual Audit Report Proposals Engineer Kubota advised that the proposals Committee for review and recommendation. received will be referred to the Finance -2- February 1 , 1978 Workman's Compensation Fund Engi.neer Kubota reported receipt of the District's bill from the State Compensatio Insurance Fund listing an initial premium of $1,205.00. The classification rat for calendar year 1978 is $5.1 9. The rate for 1977 was $4.78, and $2.98 for 15 The District had only one minor-claim during this period. Water Conservation Awards Engineer Kubota read aloud a postcard rece from Mr. & MFS. Richard Condry and a lette Mrs. Alice Eymann thanking the District for their $5.00 awards. An article wil placed in the Carlsbad Journal in an attempt to contact those winners for whom I had no addresses. Senate Bill 346 Engineer Kubota referred the Board to the amount of information that the District ha file on SB 346, which is available for their information and review. Unemployment Insurance Engiheer Kubota advised that the District law that requires unemployment insurance by units of government. This will be referred to Legal. Counsel. received a letter relating to the new Fede Meetings : .. : Presidents & Managers Council Engineer Kubota said that the Presidents ar Managers Council of Water Uti 1 i ties, San D. County breakfast meeting will be held on February 9, 1978 in Rancho Bernardo, at arrangements will be made for President MacLeod to attend. Operations The lake level is 496.8, and the flow from Authority is 8 c.f.s. Rainfall for the mol of January measured 9.24 inches at the District office, and 8.29 inches at Squil Storm Damage Engineer Kubota reported that there will hi to be some remedial work done on "C" line I Rancho Carlsbad Mobile Home Park. In addition, 10 feet of A.C. pipe was expose( line 'IF", I.D. No. 2, west of the two tanks at Tabata's house.,. Also, part of tl cliff has eroded to the west of Ukegawa's packing shed where the District's 16 .I steel water main crosses Palomar Airport Road. Mr. Kubota added that some of tt residents in Los Monos Canyon took care of the necessary work to make SunnycreeE Road crossing passable. He wi 11 be checking further into this matter. Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Maerkle , seconded t Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, tk Board ratified Checks No. 2376 through 2436 covering the period from January 19: to February 1 , 1978 , in the sum of $82,483.55. Executive Session Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded t Director Kel ly , and unanimously carried , ar Executive Session was called at 4:OO P.M. for personnel matters. Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, it was' moved that the Board return to regular session at 4:25 P.M. The Board returned to regular session with all Board members present. Quarterly Financial Statement The Statement will be discussed at the next I Board meeting. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4.:26 P.M. I Respectfully submitted, . /+- j e="--;;. 'President of the Board of Directors ,. . /? /,," - I' &' :/ky ,,,AP(/ <p%/ I"- ,.,-.< "&?// "Y+, <9*>/flbJ& //" Secretary of/ he Board Of Directors -2- rnh\n..-.uc. 1 in70