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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-05-03; Municipal Water District; MinutesI MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON MAY 3, 1978, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called.to order at 2:06 p.m. by President MacLeod, with Directc Engelmann, Kel ly , Maerkl e, MacLeod and Uhl inger answering roll call . A1 so pre! were District Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell (2:57 p.m. and Office Secretary. Utilities and Maintenance Director Greer of the City of Carlsbad, Mrs. Margaret Bonas and Mrs. Jane Skotnicki (2:18 p.m.) of the Leaguc of Women Voters , Neal Ball (3: 26 p.m. ) , reporter for the San Diego Union , Ted I of Calavera Hills, and Denise Novis and Jerry Cruz, Carlsbad High School studel were also present. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded Director Uhl inger, and unanimously carried the minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, 1978, were approved as mailed I Oral Communications from President MacLeod welcomed Carlsbad High SI the Audience students Denise Novis and Jerry Cruz to thl meeting. Committee Reports: S.D.C.W.A. Director Kelly had no report inasmuch as t meeting will be held tomorrow. Tri-Agencies Pipeline Director Maerkle advised that this project proceeding according to schedule. Enginee Kubota added that the quotations which are to be received by the District for $500,000 loan for balance of construction work on TAPP will be presented at th next regular Board meeting. Water Conservation, Reclamation . Director Uhlinger reported that the commit and Reuse 'meeting was held on April 25, 1978. At th time, Ted Donald gave a report on the pros of the Lake Cal avera Hi1 1s sewerage reclamation project. Director Uhl inger a1 presented some further test results on water samples taken from the same area as those he had presented at the previous March 28th committee meeting. Mrs. Skotnicki arrived at this time (2:18 p.m.). Personnel Director Maerkl e reported on the meeting t he attended with Director Kelly, Legal Cou Swirsky and Engineer Kubota, at which time Mr. Swirsky's recommendation to the Personnel Committee concerning the financing method for District Unemployment Insurance was considered. Under the recommended plan, costs will be .8% of gr payroll for three years, commencing after June 30, 1978. Registration Forms h been submitted on behalf of the District. After discussion, upon motion of Di Kelly, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board rat; the actions of Legal Counsel Swi rsky and the Personnel Committee regarding thc financing method for Unempl oyment Insurance for District employees . I I District/City Joint Committee No report Legal Counsel Legal Counsel Swirsky was absent. District Engineer: Development Program Newport Shores Builders Engineer Kubota advised that a request ha! Rancho La Cuesta been received from Newport Shores Builder! stated that the water system is completely operational. Engineer Kubota recor approval by the Board for the public water system, on an interim basis, for 31 lots on Manzanita Street and Durango Circle, permitting temporary occupancy 0' these dwell ing units. After discussion , upon motion of Director Maerkle , secc by Director Uhlinger, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's recomendation \ approved. Carl sbad City Counci 1 Meeting For information, Engineer Kubota stated tt the City Council approved a new subdivisic to be constructed on one lot at the end of Gibraltar Street at last night's meeting. The approved Pearlman-O'Hara project will be a 16-unit condominium. release of 38 homes in this subdivision. Lot No. 7, La Costa Greens For information, Engineer Kubota also said that an initial request has been received c cerning Lot No. 7, La Costa Greens. President MacLeod called for a short recess at 2:33 p.m., and the meeting was r at 2:56 p.m. Thi rd Quarter Fi nanci a1 Accounting Officer Milda Simpson reviewed t Statement - Water Sales Third Quarter Financial Statement and Water Distribution Report Sales Distribution Report covering the peri July 1, 1977 through March 39, 1978 with me of the Board, pointing out highlights and answering questions. Copies of the r had been previously distributed. The Board thanked Mrs. Simpson for her preser Public Relations Consultant Mitchell arrived during this report (2:57 p.m.). Committee Reports : Publ ic Information Publ ic Re1 ations Consul tant Mi tchell brougk the Board up-to-date on the school program: stating that there will be an improved classroom presentation at elementary anc high school 1 evels when the program commences in the fa1 1 due to the preparatic of new materials. He also advised that one more water conservation award has t claimed by Mrs. Swanberg, with one award remaining. I General Manager: In the absence of General Manager Henley, Engineer Kubota reported the following: Correspondence Comprehensive Planning Organization Engineer Kubota advised that a formal comml cation has been received from CPO regardin: this District's position on the "208 Progri I Financial Disclosure Statements ' Engineer Kubota stated that Financial Disc1 sure Statements for members of the Board ar the General Manager have been forwarded to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisol Environmental Qual i ty Act Engineer Kubota reported that notification changes in the Cal ifornia Environmental Qual i ty Act (CEQA) , which wi 11 be for- warded to District Legal Counsel. has been received concerning the 1 atest Local Agency Formation . Commission Engineer Kubota re.ported receipt of .a lettt from LAFCO regarding appointments that werf made to the Special Districts Advisory Comr S.D.C.W.A. For information, Engineer Kubota advised ti each District of the Water Authority has bc asked to prepare a 5-year water requirement forecast. This is to be furnished the Operating Heads meeting of June 14, 1978. General Manager Hen1 ey Engineer Kubota said that a card has been received from Manager Henley thanking the I and Staff for the lovely flowers. Class C1 aim for Damages Engineer Kubota reported that a Class Clair Damages has been received by the District.. ten million dollars as a result of water that went over the spillway at San Vi( I J Dam. S.D.C.W.A. Annual Report CPO News1 etter Engineer Kubota called attention to the la; Annual Report of the Water Authority, and i the recent CPO Newsletter which contains il tion concerning the Mills Bill. Mr. Neal Ball of the San Diego Union arrived at this time (3:26 p.m.). Meetings Regional Briefing Propositions 8 and 13 Engineer Kubota reminded the Board that thf Regional Briefing for Propositions 8 and 1: wi 11 be he1 d on May 8th in San Diego. -2- May 3, Regional Planning Meeting Engineer Kubota advised that a meeting future regional planning will be held E May 19, 1978 at the San Diego Gas & Electric Company auditorium, sponsored Citizens Alliance of the San Diego REgion. At that time, discussion will i the Mills Bill and Kapiloff Bill. Denise Novis and Jerry 'Cruz left the meeting at this time. Carl sbad City Counci 1 Meeting Engineer Kubota reported that the City approved a zone change at last night's to a Q-overlay for property which adjoins the District to the north includi Beckman Industries. The City will sponsor a rezoning of the County propert rounding the District, and they have indicated that the District property v i ncl uded. Mrs. Margaret Bonas left the meeting at this time. I Operations The flow from the Authority is 14 c.f.5 and the lake level is 496.1 ' For information, Engineer Kubota advised that overhead power lines to the f site located on the east side of El Camino Real near May Company will be re underground. The District has a meter and an overhead power system to the May Company metering vault which will have to be converted. In addition, Engineer Kubota reported that costs incurred due to the water rupture at Santa Fe Reservoir are being compiled for reimbursement from Sar Gas & Electric Company. Mr. Kubota also described the circumstances invol\ the "blow-out" on the 8" water 1 ine at La Costa P1 aza Friday, Apri 1 28, 19; again on Tuesday a.m., May 2, and stated that work in that area is now beir closely monitored by the District. Engineer Kubota advised that the City of Carlsbad has scheduled the resurf: of various public streets plus some major street reconstruction in the La ( area where the District has public water system facilities. Consumer Water Service Accounts Engineer Kubota brought the Board up-tc on the District delinquent accounts li: stated that there has been substantial improvement. Squires Dam Settlement Engineer Kubota requested Board authori Marker Survey for the land surveyor, Mr. Bill ings , tc survey the settlement markers at Squire This is an annual requirement and the data will be forwarded to the State I of Dams. Upon motion of Director Maerkl e , seconded by Director Uhl inger, i unanimously carried, authorization was granted. District Annual Audit Engineer Kubota advised that the Distr- is proceeding with the Audit Program fc Fiscal Year 1977-78 and a meeting will be held with Mr. Walker to discuss 5 Squires Dam Fencing For information, Engineer Kubota statec Mr. Wi 11 is will be grazing cattle on tt property which adjoins our Squires Dam site. Foreman Musser will see that repairs to the Squires Dam fencing are taken care of. District Mobile Communications Engineer Kubota displayed for the Boar( "pagers" that are now being used by tht field crew. Inasmuch as they are not providing the coverage needed, Motor( been requested to study the District communications system, and Mr. Kubota report back to the Board later concerning this. Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Maerkle , seconc Director Kelly, and unanimously carriec Board ratified Checks No. 2703 through 2752 covering the period from April to May 3, 1978 in the sum of $62,752.72. Other Matters: Carl sbad Municipal klater Director Maerkl e call ed the Board's at' District 25th Anniversary to the fact that the District was formc March 22 , 1954. March 22 , 1979 will bc 25th anniversary. He added that Director Kelly is the only remaining orig I I Board member. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Uhlinger, and unanimously carried, it was moved that Director Kelly be Chairman of the CMWD 25th Anniversary Celebration, with Mr. Chris Christian: as Co-Chai rman. I Lake Henshaw Dam Director Kelly brought up the subject of tt Surplus Water State order to 1 ower water levels at Lake Henshaw Dam to 10,000 acre feet, which wil- result in approximately 30,000 acre feet of surplus water. Discussion follow( concerning possible methods for reclaiming excess water in the Lake Henshaw art Upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District write a letter to the Water Authority i local water agencies suggesting that this matter be studied. A copy of the le. will be sent to the San Luis Rey and Santa Margari ta Watershed Planning Agency Executive Session Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded I Director Engelmann, and unanimously carri ec an executive session was called at 4:03 p.m. for personnel matters. Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Board returned to regular session at 4:26 p.m. The Board returner to regular session with all Board members present. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ,, 7 / 4. ”@& - //4y ~ -e/+ President%eBoard of Director’s I *~ I -4- Mav 3.