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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-12-06; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON DECEMBER 6, 1978, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m. by President MacLeod, with Directors Engelmann, Kelly, Maerkle, MacLeod and Uhl inger answering roll call. Also presen were Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer and Acting Manager Kubota, Publ ic Relations Consultant Mitchell and Office Secretary. District Special Consultant Skip Schmidt (2:13 p.m.), District Auditor C. Paul Walker, Dave Gurzenski of Mitchell , Thompson & Associates, Mrs. Margaret Bonas and Mrs. Ruth Honnold (3:17 of the League of Women Voters, Utilities and Maintenance Director Greer of the Ci of Carlsbad, Ted Donald of Cal avera Hills, and Gil Davis , Reporter for The Blade- Tribune, were also present. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Maerkle, second€ carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 15, 1978, were approved a mai 1 ed out. Oral Communications from the Audience: Annual Audit Report District Auditor Walker called attention Year 1977-1978, which had been distributed earlier. Mr. Walker reviewed the Audit Report in detail with the members of the Board. Director Maerkle commendec Auditor Walker for his very fine report, and upon motion of Director I4aerkl e , seconded by Director Uhl inger, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Annual Audit Report for Fiscal Year 1977-1978 be accepted. President MacLeod thanked the Auditor for his presentation, and Mr. Walker left the meeting at thi: time. Special Consultant Schmidt arrived during the foregoing presentation (2:13 p.m.) I by Director Engelmann, and unanimously to the Annual Audit Report for Fiscal 1 Commi ttee Reports: S.D.C.W.A. Director Maerkle had no meeting to repo' on. He reported receipt of a letter frc John Cranston, Chairman of the San Diego County Water Authority; dated November 1978, appointi'ng him to the committees on which Director Kelly had served. Publ ic Information Public Relations Consultant Mitchell referred to copies of a recent new relel which had been distributed, and stated that the intent of the release was to enc water customers to attend an upcoming Board meeting to discuss the proposed agri tural water rate increase. He also informed the Board that a slide presentation for the District's 25th Anniversary Celebration was being compiled and would be for review of the Committee in a few days. Tri -Agencies Pi pel i ne Engineer Kubota discussed this project, suggested it was timely for the Board a staff to tour the job site area, possibly on the day of the next regular Board r Ted Donald thanked the Board and Mr. Kubota on behalf of Calavera Hills develope for their forward thinking in planning and approving the project. Mr. Kubota a1 so recalled that the matter of the right-of-way for the "Kelly Trus property had been discussed at the last Board meeting, and advised that a letter was sent to Brian and Gary Robertson concerning this. He further stated that t meetings have been held with City of Carl sbad staff (Mr. Beckrnan and Mr. Greer) , and the District has asked the City of Carlsbad for their input on how they woul like the interim water supply to come into the City service area from the end 01 the Tri-Agencies Pipeline. South Aqueduct Connection Engineer Kubota advised that the cost Aqueduct Connection was received today. It will be reviewed and a report will t available for the Board at the next regular meeting. I breakdown for our share of the South Water Conservation , Reclamation Director Kelly, who presided at the and Reuse Committee meeting in the absence of Director Uhl inger , read a1 oud the minute of the regular meeting of November.28, 1978, at which time the Committee recommen that the District process an application through the Local Agency Formation Commi to operate a "non-potable" public water system within the boundaries of the Carls Municipal Water District.. In addition, the Committee agreed to delay a decision District participation in the San Diego Region Water Reclamation Agency until a later date, and attendance by Committee members at the next meeting of the Reclan Agency was suggested. After further discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Uhlinger, and unanimously carried, it was moved to accept the recommendation of the Water Conservation, Reclamation and Reuse Committee. Mr. Kubota advised that the next regular meeting of the Reclamation Agency will be held in January, and he will report further on this at the next Committee meel Special Consultant Skip Schmidt then reviewed for the Board the procedural aspecl of submitting an application to LAFCO, and stated that any District wishing to exercise a latent power must seek authorization from the Commission. After furtt discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann , and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District proceed with the aforementior application to the Local Agency Formation Commission. Mr. Kubota spoke to the issue of possible "duplication" of effort by local agenc. which had arisen at the Committee meeting,.and stressed his opinion that there i! duplication or competition intended between the goals of this District and the City of Carlsbad, as well as the Leucadia, Olivenhain, San Marcos and Vi.sta Distl President MacLeod called for a short recess at 3:OO p.m., and the meeting was re! at 3:18 p.m. Mrs. Honnold arrived during this time, and Special Consultant Schm left the meeting. Legal Counsel : Resolution No. 379 Legal Counsel Swirsky referred to the Application to LAFCO Board action regarding submission of an application to LAFCO , and introduced Resolution No. 379 for Board consideration. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, Resolution No. 379, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT MAKIN APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION FOR THE EXERCISE OF LATENT POWERS", was adopted by the foll owing vote: I I AYES : Directors: Engelmann, Kelly, Maerkle, MacLeod, Uhlinger NOES: Directors : None ABSENT: Di rectors : None Proposed Agri cul tural Legal Counsel reviewed that the Board t Water Rate Increase received a report from management at tk last regular meeting pertaining to a pr increase in the District agricultural water rate due to the increased cost of wi He stated that a letter was sent to the 57 agricultural water customers in the ( Nunicipal Water District on November 16, 1978 advising that the Board is considc raising the rate effective January 1, 1979. The 1 etter invited any questions , comments or suggestions by letter or presentation at the Board meeting of Decem! 1978 or December 20, 1978. In addition, Mr. Mitchell had reported on the new rc pertaining to this matter which was published in The Blade-Tribune on Tuesday, December 5, 1978, titled: "Public Input Sought at Meeting", and Mr. Mitchell at that an article also appeared in the Carlsbad Journal on Saturday, December 9, - Legal Counsel noted that there had been no comment from any individual regardin this matter under "Oral Communications" earlier in the meeting and, at this tim President MacLeod asked if there was anyone in the audience that desired to mak any comments on the proposed agricultural water rate increase and there was no response. Legal Counsel stated that there will be an opportunity for comments any individual at the December 20, 1978 meeting, at which time the Board will b considering adoption of the new water rate. Mr. Swirsky added that no correspo has been received by the District as of this date in reference to this matter. I -2- December 6 , 19 Di s tri ct Engi neer: Development Program Pal omar Airport Business Park Engineer Kubota reported on a conversa Reimbursement Agreement he had with Mr. Gilmore from Palomar P port Business Park, and advised that t staff is proceeding with the proposed Reimbursement Agreement and a report will avai lab1 e soon. Proposed Hubbard Industrial Park Engineer Kubota informed the Board tha the City of Carlsbad Planning Commissi has approved this proposed project. I El Camino Real Inter-tie Engineer Kubota advised that the staff completed the initial study under CEQP the EIR requirements. He also reported that a meeting was held with City of Ca staff, Mr. Beckman and Mr. Greer regarding the inter-tie. General Manager: Correspondence: San Diego County Water Authority Manager Kubota stated that a formal rc has been received from the Water Autho advising that the District may declare its intention to pay the whole or a state percentage of the amount of taxes to be derived from the District area in lieu the Authority levying a tax to our area. With Board concurrence, no action wil be taken on this matter. Lake Calavera Hills Manager Kubota reported receipt of a 1 for the transportation we provided for the Carlsbad City Council to view the en Calavera Hills development area. from Lake Calavera Hills thanking the State of California I Division of Water Rights The Manager advised that the District- been asked to submit a report regardin our 1 icense for impounding water in Sq Dam by the State Division of Water Rig Association of California Manager Kubota referred to a series of Water Agencies - Sel f-Insurance i nformati onal sheets recei ved from A. C relating to liability insurance and th self-insurance program. A.C.W.A. is sponsoring a seminar on January 26, 1979 i San Francisco, and additional information will be available later. Association of California Manager Kubota stated A.C.W.A. has rec Water Agencies - Diablo Canyon we support the efforts of Pacific Gas Nuclear P1 ant Electric Company for the 7 icense heari now being conducted for the Diablo Can Nuclear Generating Station, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Maerk seconded by Director Uhlinger, and unanimously carried, it was moved to write a letter endorsing the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant project. Meetings : California Special Districts Manager Kubota called attention to the Association year-end meeting of the California Spe Districts Association (San Diego Count, Chapter) to be held on December 11, 1978 at Monterey Jack's in Rancho Bernardo. Carl sbad City Counci 1 Meetings Manager Kubota gave a brief report on Carl sbad City Counci 1 meetings he1 d si the last regular Board meeting, and advised that the Council had approved a con with Ralph Andersen, a management consultant, for the subsidiary district study The estimated cost of the consulting study is between $14,000 and $16,000. Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce The Manager reminded the Board that th Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be h next Tuesday, December 12th, at 12:OO noon at the Twin Inns, at which time Irvi representatives will be making a presentation. I Operations: The lake level is 501.2', and the flow from the Authority is 8 c.f.s. -3- Decernber 6, 197' Use of District Vehicle Manager Kubota advised that the Rainbow Municipal Water District had been given permission for use of the van for a trip to the Irvine facility. Federal Disaster Re1 ief Program Manager Kubota referred to the December 1978 deadline for completion of work und the Federal Disaster Re1 ief Program. He advised that the District had received t sum of $8,362.00 for this work, and there is one item to be Completed. City of Carlsbad The Manager call ed attention to this acc Wholesale Service Account and the disputed charges of $5,740.31. stated that Mr. Beckman and Mr. Greer h2 the matter under advisement and they have been requested to expedite a check for amount. Personnel Manager Kubota said there is still one vacancy in the operations crew. Appl i cz are being reviewed, and the Placement Officer of Palomar College has also been as for assistance. International Business Machines Fllanager Kubota referred to an announceme Corporation Seminar from IBM regarding a seminar to be held Thursday, December 14, 1978 from 9:00 a. to 12:OO noon regarding the new IBM 5110 computing system. Inasmuch as the Distl is considering converting to a computer billing and accounting system, the Managl requested permission to attend with Mrs. Simpson. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, permis! was granted for the Manager and Mrs. Simpson to attend the seminar. School Tours The Manager advised the school educatiol the fa1 1 school term, and a critique of the program wi 11 be avai lab1 e soon. Bel 1 ford Vi 11 age Water District Manager Kubota stated a pub1 ic hearing first week in January. One of the issues to be resolved is the disposition of the Bellford District assets amounting to $50,000. Legal Counsel advised that inasmuch as the San Marcos County Water District will be assuming the complete liability for services in that area, it was agreed that they would receive the assets. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkl e, seconded by Director Uhl inger, and unanimously carried, it was moved to waive the rights of the Distr to any assets of the Bell ford Village Water District. A letter will be directed to LAFCO setting forth the position of the District. San Marcos County Water District Manager Kubota reported receipt of the Wastewater Reclamation Project Draft EIR for this project, and stated public hearing on Monday, December 18, 1978 at 3:30 p.m. Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Maerkle, second by Director Kelly, and unanimously caw the Board ratified Checks No. 3403 through 3447 covering the period from Novembt 1978 to December 6, 1978 in the sum of $179,208.54 Purchase of District Vehicle Manager Kubota discussed the replacemel of one of the District's light duty, st pick-up trucks and reviewed the proposals received from local dealers for a new The proposals are as follows: - 1 program was completed this morning for 1 relating to this matter wi 11 be held thl that the San Marcos Board will hold a I 1978 Ford Courier $4,391.45 less $600.00 trade-in a1 lowance 1978 Chevrolet Luv $4,056.00 less $800.00 trade-in allowance 1979 Toyota $4,607.50 - no quotation for trade-in Prices quoted do not include sales tax. Discussion followed, and upon motion 0' Director Kelly , seconded by Director Engelmann , and unanimously carried, the Bo accepted the bid from Weseloh Chevrolet for a 1978 Chevrolet Luv pick-up truck. Executive Session Upon motion of Director Maerkle , secon Director Engelmann, and unanimously ca an executive session was called at 4:14 p.m. for personnel matters. -4- December 6, 1978 Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Uhlinger, and unanimously carried, the Board returned to regular session at 4:44 p.m. The Board returned ' regular session with a1 1 Board members present. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted , I / &;r -,. /-@7 < *7/2//&? ' / <F"-- ,A President c%<<<afcI ' of Di rectors ",/-",#.--- x ,,/'".,)/ ~ .If '? -. ./- /-' #pJ' ,..:,<d!&,<, &,@ _..".""." ,,\ &s?" &./, .,",p, +$':&+.+. Secr&tary of the,.Board of Directors i' I I -5- December 6, 1978