HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-11-01; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON NOVEMBER 1, 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 DirEctor En'gel mann , Kelly , Maerkle, MacLeod and Uhl inger answering roll call . A1 so pres€ were Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer and Acting Manager Kubota, Public
Relations Consultant Mitchell and Office Secretary. Utilities and Maintenance Director Greer of the City of Carlsbad, Mrs. Margaret Bonas and Mrs. Ruth Honnol of the League of Women Voters, and Ted Donald of Calavera Hills, were also preser
Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconc
carried , the minutes of the regular meeting of October 18, 1978 were approved as
corrected.
Di s tri ct Insurance Coverage Director Maerkle recalled that the Boar had voted to take an endorsement on the District insurance policy for coverage of inventory stock in the amount of $20,0 at the last regular Board meeting. He suggested the possibility of building a concrete security room with a steel door in the warehouse area in lieu of the
coverage, and after discussion, it was suggested that the District obtain estima
for the construction of the security room. Upon motion of'Director Maerkle and seconded by Director Uhlinger, it was moved to rescind the decision of the Board at the October 18, 1978 meeting to increase insurance coverage in the amount of $20,000 for inventory stock. Legal Counsel Swirsky suggested that the District retain the coverage until such time as other security arrangements are made, and Director Maerkle and Director Uhlinger then withdrew the motion and second.
Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Uhl inger, and unanimously
carried, it was moved that the District obtain estimates for building a concrete
security room with a steel door in the warehouse area.
u by Director Engelmann , and unanimously
c Oral Communications from 1 the Audience
Commi ttee Reports :
None
S.D.C.W.A. Director Kelly had no report.
Public Information Pub1 ic Relations Consultant Mi tchel 1 ca attention to the District's 25th Annive Celebration in March 1979. He stated that a draft out1 ine of a program for the Celebration had been prepared, and he briefly discussed the program, stating tha,
meetings will be scheduled at various organizations during the preceding week. I
program will be presented at the regular Chamber of Commerce meeting on March 13 An issue of The Water Line will be published in conjunction with the 25th Annive Director Maerkle suggested that Director Kelly compile a history on formation of District, which Director Kelly agreed to do, and Mr. Mitchell offered his assist' in preparing the final copy.
Mr. Mi tchel 1 continued his report , stating that he had received a telephone call Mr. Rios of the Water Authority pertaining to information being compiled for A.C
and the Commission on Government Reform. Due to the fact that the letter reques the information by November 1 , 1978 was received on October 26 , 1978, it was imp
to compile the data.
Tri -Agenci es Pi pel i ne Engineer Kubota distributed copies of a progress report on the Tri-Agencies Pip(
Project. The report listed the following financial information: I Work in Progress - as of June 30, 1978 $ 74,045.75 Work in Progress - July 1 , 1978 - September 30 , 1978 369.00
S.D.C.N.A. - Deposits for Carlsbad's share of contract: April 1978 600,000.00 October 1978 575,000.00
Total amount budgeted to project: $1,249,414.75
The report further stated that: "Currently the office of the District Engineer i
preparing the construction plans for the pipeline connection at the Calavera Hill area and the discharge system to Squires Dam. For budget purposes, we would reco
a figure of $250,000.00 and the net result is, we would expect the entire project
be in the order of a 1.5 Million Dollar program."
After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle , seconded by Director Engelmann
and unanimously carried, it was moved to accept the Tri-Agencies Pipeline Project
report , including the budgetary amount of $250,000 for the aforementioned extensi
South Aqueduct Connection Engineer Kubota referred to the complexi of this project, and stated that the San Marcos County Water District engineers are still in the process of evaluating the
bid schedules,
Water Conservation , Reclamation Director Uhlinger reported that the regu
and Reuse commi ttee meeting was held on Tuesday , October 24, 1978, at which time Mr. Elki gave an informative report on the San Diego Region Water Reclamation Agency. In
addition, the committee.discussed the program to be presented atthe regular meet
of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce on December 12, 1978 by the Irvine group.
Director Uhlinger further advised that the committee recommended that Mr. Bert El be invited to speak to the Board of Directors at a regular Board meeting, and upc motion of Director Uhlinger, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried,
committee' s recommendation was approved. Mr. El kins wi 11 be invited to speak at
next regular Board meeting.
Water Rate Study Director Maerkle referred to the increac
in the cost of water from the Metropolit Water District and the San Diego County Water Authority. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Uhlinger, and unanimously Carrie Director Kelly, Director Engelmann , Legal Counsel Swi rsky, Manager Kubota and Mrs. Wilda Simpson were appointed as a special committee to study District water rates. The committee will prepare a recommendation for the Board's consideratior
on the pricing of water, both wholesale and retail.
Merit Salary Increases for Director Maerkle reported that the Persc
District Empl oyees Commi ttee has recommended that the follc merit salary increases be granted Distr'
employees retroactive to July 1 , 1978:
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Kurt Musser $50.00 per month Bryan Troupe 45.00 per month G1 enn Bri negar 45.00 per month Michael Winkelmann 34.00 per month Marion He1 1 ei n 40.00 per month Joanne Wahl 50.00 per month
No action was recommended at this ti.me for John P. Henley , Mrs. Wilda Simpson or Mrs. Nancy Detore. In addition, the Personnel Committee has recommended that a i cost-of-1 iving raise be granted a1 1 District employees effective January 1 , 1979
After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelman] and unanimously carried, the Personnel Committee's recommendations were approved
President MacLeod called for a short recess at 2:58 p.m. , and the meeting was re! at 3:18 p.m.
I Legal Counsel :
District Engineer:
No report
Palomar Airport Business Park Engineer Kubota displayed plans for a b
Koll Company ing to be constructed on the northwest lot. in the Palomar Airport Business Par
Koll Company. By use of the plans and a di agram, Mr. Kubota explained the pub1 i water main extensions and stated there will be easements involved. Engineer Kub recommended Board approval of the plans, and after discussion, upon motion of Di Maerkl e , seconded by Director Kelly , and unanimously carried , the Engineer's rec dation was approved.
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Easement Deeds Engineer Kubota requested Board accepta Sunnycree k Road of two Easement Deeds, one executed by Mr. and Mrs. Grosse, and the other exec by Mr. and Mrs. Doose, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann,
seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Eas
Deeds be accepted and authorization was granted for recordation of the documents
El Camino Real Inter-tie I1 Engineer Kubota advised that a formal a ment has been forwarded to the District
from the State Department of Transportation. In addition, papers are being proc with the City of Oceanside pertaining to their share of expenses for the 12" non ble line.
General Manager:
Correspondence:
Consumer Water Service Account Manager Kubota stated that a letter
George W. C1 ark addressed to the Directors was received
1978. Mr. Clark had a question about his final billing, and Mr. Kubota said tha the deposit refund check has been issued.
from Mr. George W. C1 ark dated October
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County of San Diego Manager Kubota reported receipt of a le
Integrated Planning Office from the County Integrated Planning Off
in re1 ation to the District agricul tura
water use policy. I.P.O. is requesting information from various agencies and SF districts pertaining to agricultural 1 and use policies. With Board concurrence ,
the Manager will respond to the letter, stating the District's policy of treatin
agri cul ture users fairly and equi tab1 e.
James Montgomery, Manager Kubota said that a letter has b
Consul ti ng Engineers received from James Montgomery , Consul t
Engineers advising of the preparation c
a draft Environmental Impact Report for sate1 1 i te sewage treatment facility in connection with Calavera Hills. The district is involved from the standpoint of
a fresh water agency and we will forward the information they have requested.
Meetings:
Water Agencies Association Manager Kubota informed the Board that Meeting - April 19, 1979 formal acknowledgement has been recei v~ from Mr. Bob Rundell of the Water Agenc
Association accepting the District's bid to host the April 19, 1979 quarterly mE of the Association.
Chamber of Commerce Manager Kubota called attention to the
Dinner Show Chamber of Commerce invitation for the Dinner Show to be he1 d on November 15 ,
California Special Districts
Association Conference
Operations:
Manager Kubota also noted that the Cali Special Districts Association Conferenc be held November 17-19, 1978 in Montere
The lake level is 495.1' and the flow 1
the Authority is 19 c.f.s.
Del i nquent Water Service Accounts Manager Kubota recalled that he had di:
the last regular Board meeting, and advised that a letter was written to him cor ing the matter and requesting a response in 15 calendar days. If a reply is no1 received, the matter will be turned over to District Legal Counsel for further z
City of Carl sbad Manager Kubota referred to corresponder
Wholesale Service Account between the District and the City of Ci relating to the charges included in OUI
September bi 11 ing to the City for the spill that occurred at San Vicente Reservc Mr. Bussey and Mr. Greer had a question as to the applicability of our charging City for their share of that expense, and it was explained to them that accordir to our Resolution, the wholesale customer is charged what we pay for the water. Included in our cost is the expense of storing water in San Vicente Reservoir, which involves evaporation and water "over the darn".
the delinquent account of Mr. Yamasaki
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School Tours Manager Kubota reported on a meeting he
attended with the local School District regarding the student education program. The Carlsbad Unified School District wou like to proceed immediately with the program for sixth grade students. The progra which will be coordinated between the County Water Authority and the District, wil include a presentation by the Water Authority in the classroom, and a bus tour of
District facilities and a presentation at District Headquarters on the following
day. Mr. John Henley will coordinate the program for the District.
Pal omar Airport Annexation Manager Kubota called attention to the
Tuesday (November 7, 1978) by the Carlsbad City Council on the proposed annexation
of Pal omar Airport to the City of Carl sbad. The District staff will not be parti c pating in the public hearing. I upcoming public hearing to be held next
District Surplus Property Manager Kubota reported that some inqui ri have been received regarding i tems decl ar surplus at the last regular Board meeting
District Parking Lot Extension Manager Kubota noted that the proposed pa ing lot extension next to the District of
has been staked out and suggested that Board members tour the site, if time permit
Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded
carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 3304 through 3358 covering the period from
October 18, 1978 to November 1, 1978 in the sum of $169,424.02.
Executive Session Upon motion of Director Maerkle, secondec
carried, an executive session was called at 4:08 p.m. for personnel matters.
Upon motion of Director Maerkle , seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously
carried, the Board returned to regular session at 4:37 p.m. The Board returned tc
regular session with a1 1 Board members present.
Resignation of District Director Kelly informed the Board of his Representative to S.D.C.W.A. decision to resign the position of Distr.
Water Authority. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by
Director Engelmann , and unanimously carried, it was moved to accept Director Kell:
resignation, with regrets , as District representative to the County Water Authori: effective November 1, 1978. The Board commended him for his many years of fine service. President MacLeod then appointed Director Kelly as District Historian.
by Director Engelmann, and unanimously
by Director Uhlinger, and unanimously
I representative to the San Diego County
Appointment of District
Representative to S.D.C.W.A.
Resolution No. 377
fifter discussion, President MacLeod desi! nated and appointed Fred W. Maerkle as the representative of the Carlsbad Munic. Water District to the Board of Directors the San Diego County Water Authority.
Legal Counsel Swirsky introduced for adoption, Resolution No. 377, entitled: "RE TION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT APPOINTING FRED W. MAERKLE AS ITS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SAN DIEGO COUN WATER AUTHORITY", and after discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, second by Director Uhl inger , Resolution No. 377 was adopted by the fol 1 owing vote:
AYES : Di rectors :. Engelmann , Kel ly , MacLeod ,
NOES : Directors : None Uhl i nger
I Adjournment
ABSTAINING: Di rectors : Maerkl e
ABSENT: Directors : None
The meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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