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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-21; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON FEBRUARY 21, 1979, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by President MacLeod, with Directors Bonas , Engelmann, Kelly, Maerkle and MacLeod answering roll call. Also present were Legal Counsel Swirsky, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell and Associate Dave Gurzenski, District Engineer and Acting Manager Kubota and Office Secretary. Utilities and Maintenance Director Greer of the City of Carlsbad and Mrs. Ruth Honnold of the League of Women Voters, were also present. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconde by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carri the minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 1979, were approved as corrected n Oral Communications from the Audience No ne Committee Reports: S.D.C.W.A. Di.rector Maerkle reported on his attendanc February 8, 1979 and items of interest to the District. He referred to the Tri- Agencies Pipeline Project, and advised that the contractor was able to work less than one-half of the working days in January due to the rain. Work on the project has progressed from 71% completion to approximately 80% completion. Public Information Publ ic Relations Consultant Mi tchell brief taken prior to the Board meeting of February 7 , 1979. Tri-Agencies Pi pel i ne and Engineer Kubota gave a progress report on South- Aqueduct 'Connection the Tri-Agencies Pi pel i ne and again sugges that the Board tour the site. He also ad\, that the contract for the South Aqueduct Connection will be awarded to Metro-Younc Construction Company. Negotiations for the financing of the two projects have be( initiated by the District. Water Conservation, Reclamation The next regular commi ttee meeting is schc and Reuse for February 27 , 1979. Mr. Kubota advisec that Mr. Terry Richardson of Burroughs Cor tion will make a presentation to the committee at that time. 25th Anniversary Commi ttee Publ ic Re1 ations Consultant Mi tchell dis- tributed copies of a report pertaining to the District's 25th Anniversary, and advised that planning is continuing on all phases of the Celebration. The list of names of those area residents who should t honored at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on March 13th will be completed today. In addition to the Chamber luncheon, a presentation has been scheduled for the Rot Club on March 22, 1979, and the Board was reminded that the District will host the Water Agencies Association dinner meeting on April 19, 1979 to be held at the Twir Inns. A calendar of events will be prepared for distribution at the next regular Board meeting. Legal Counsel : No special report. District Engineer: Temp1 in Hei ghts Subdivision Engineer Kubota recalled for the Board th; the Templin Heights Subdivision had been discussed at the last regular Board meeting, and stated that the development has been completed. He advised that the expenses of inspection and contract administr tion exceeded the deposit by approximately $2,300, but the amount owing has been F and the Engineer recommended that the Board accept the water system and exonerate the bonds. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Directc Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's recommendation was approved. President MacLeod call ed for a short recess at 2:50 p.m. , and the meeting was rest at 3:11 p.m. at the regular Water Authority meeting of discussed the photographs which had been I I General Manager: Correspondence : Ca1 i forni a Energy Commi ssi on Manager Kubota advised of a communication from the California Energy Commission re- questi.ng information regarding retrofitti.ng hydro-electric equipment in existing dams, open channels and pipe water systems. The District wi 11 forward informatior pertaining to the proposed Co-Generation System at Squires Dam. Comprehensive P1 anning Organization Manager Kubota referred to an information; brochure from CPO regarding the A-95 revic process. If an agency applies for any Federal funds, the request must be submittc to the CPO clearinghouse for A-95 revi.ew. The Manager also called attention to CF draft of Regional Capital Improvements Programs , 1979-1 988. County of San Diego Manager Kubota reported that the County 0; San Diego ( IPO) 'is requesting input regarc General Plan Conformance under Sections 65401 and 65402, which is an inventory of proposed capi,tal improvements. New Water P1 an for Cal i fornia The Manager reported receipt of a communic tion from Assemblyman Larry Kapiloff of th 78th District advising that a series of seven meetings will be conducted in the St of California regarding a new Water Plan for California. Mr. Kapiloff is Chairmar of the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife, and one of the meetings will be convened in San Diego on Friday, March 16, 1979 at 9:00 a.m. San Diego County Archaeological Manager Kubota stated that the District ha Society, Inc. been advised by the San Diego County Arch- aeological Society, Inc. that environmenta documents should be forwarded to Mr. Darcy Ike in San Diego for review in lieu of the previous recipient, Ms. Carol Wal ker. Meetings: Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Manager Kubota referred to an announcement Membership Sundowner to be held at the May Company Terrace Room on Wednesday, Febr ary 28, 1979, 5:OO to 7:OO p.m. Comprehensive PI anni ng Organi zati on Manager Kubota reminded the Board that the General Assembly CPO General Assembly will be held on Monda: February 26, 1979 at the Hilton Hotel from 1:30 to 4:OO p.m. regarding proposed guidelines for a legislative strategy. LAFCO Independent Speci a1 Manager Kubota reported receipt of an District Selection Committee announcement from LAFCO advising that the Committee will meet on March 22, 1979. The Selection Committee will select two alternate representatives to LAFCO and eight representatives to LAFCO's Special Districts Advisory Committee. Only the presiding officer of a district or a desig. nated board member may cast that district's vote, and the voting member must have written authorizarion. This matter will be further discussed at the next regular Board meeting. I I from the Chamber of Commerce regarding a Independent Special District Selection I AWWA Seminar Manager Kubota informed the Board that the March 26, 1979 American Water Works Association will be holding a one-day seminar in Las Vegas on March 26, 1979 regarding customer relations, and the Manager advised that advance reservations were made for Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Hellein to attend. After discussi upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified the Manager's action and authorized Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Hellein to attend the subject seminar. AWWA Annual National Conference The Manager a1 so reported that AWWA will June 24-29 , 1979 convene a National Conference in San Franci June 24-29, 1979 for technical personnel , a recommended that the Board authorize Operations Foreman Musser to attend. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanim carried, the Board authorized Foreman Musser to attend the subject conference. -2- February 21 , 19 Presidents & Managers Breakfast Manager. Kubota gave a report on the Presic Meeting, February 13, 1979 & Managers Breakfast held on February 13tk and advised that discussion was held on tl i tems of water rates and fees , salary surveys and water availability letters. San Diego Region Water Dfrector Kelly gave a brief report on his Recl amati on Agency Meeti ng attendance at the February 16 , 1979 meetir of the San Diego Region Water Reclamation Agency held in Vista, and it was advised that the Agency has requested a letter from the District stating the Board's position regarding joining the Agency if thc annual assessment fee is pro-rated for the balance of the year. Mr. Kubota statec that the amount of the assessment fee is $1,500- and not $1,400 as .previously menti and he suggested that a pro-rated amount of $500 would be appropriate. Operations: The lake level is 500.9'. The District i: not receiving any water from the Authori tj inasmuch as the Skinner Treatment Plant was shut down on February 19th. The Manager referred to the leaks which had occurrred east of Dr. Kramer's house and the fact that Foreman Musser has recommended installation of a main line valvf Mr. Musser has prepared an estimate for that work in the amount of approximately $2,100. Discussion fol lowed, and the purpose of the proposed instal lation was explained. Upon moti on of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, authorization was granted to proceed, and the Manager advise( that a purchase order will be issued for the necessary items and brought back to 1 Board for ratification at the next regular meeting. Personnel : Manager Kubota informed the Board that submitted his resignation, effective March 16, 1979. Mr. Winkelmann has requestec that the District consider purchasing approximately $250 worth of household furnir ings .in the Squires Dam mobile home, and after discussion, the Board declined the of fer. Manager Kubota advised that applicants have been inteviewed for Mr. Winkelmann's position and the other existing vacancy. Two new employees, Mr. Ronald Gardner and Mr. Jeffrey Mann, are scheduled to join the District on March 5, 1979 subject to physical examinations. District Gasoline Allocation The Manager advised that the District has been notified by Chevron that motor gasol, deliveries in February and March cannot exceed amounts purchased in 1978. Purchase Order No. 2468 Manager Kubota requested Board ratificatic of Purchase Order No. 2468 issued to Indu! tries Supply Company in the amount of $625.25 for a test device for backflow prevr tion and other items. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconc by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified the issuance of Purchase Order No. 2468. Quigley Communications Manager Kubota stated that Quigl ey Commun. tions , who services the District's' Motoro' radio system, has advised that their monthly charge for service maintenance will increase from $48.00 to $52.80 effective February 1, 1979. The Manager also said that the coming year's budget proposal will include a recommendation for replacemc of the radio system. Insurance Program Manager Kubota discussed the insurance.prr and'stated that ACWA has determined they ( only provide insurance coverage on selected areas such as general publ ic 1 iabil i t; personal liability. ACWA has requested that agencies indicate what their interes. is in continuing with the program, and Mr. Kubota suggested that the District con' to monitor the program, but consider reducing costs by amalgamating with district! State-wide. Mr. Kubota also reviewed that the District has had overall coverage for a number ( years with Farmers Insurance Group, and recommended that bids be obtained for the new fiscal year. Legal Counsel Swi rsky noted publ ic uti 1 i ty type of insurance prr have now been developed by some insurance companies,.which the Farmers Group does have, and suggested it would be well for the District to investigate this other t; of policy. After further discussion, President MacLeod appointed the Finance Coml Legal Counsel and the Manager to study the matter. I District employee Michael Winkelmann has I I - 3- February 21, ' Subsidiary District Study Manager Kubota spoke to this issue, and sa that Mr. John Shannon of Ralph Andersen an Associates has been in'the area since Tuesday, and will be spending tomorrow and Friday at CMWD. Bi 11s for Payment: The Manager advised of a request from the Western Water Education Foundation, which a non-profit foundation furthering the education for water interests, for a donati and Mr. Kubota also advised that the 1978 donation was $100. After discussion, u motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously Carrie the Board authorized a donation in ,the amount of $100. Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded Board ratified Checks No. 3695 through 3754, covering the period from February 8, to February 21, 1979, in the sum of $21,078.04. Executive Session Upon motion of Director Maerkl e, seconded an executive session was called at 4-:10 p.m. for personnel matters. Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Board return to regular session at 4:38 p.m. The Board returned to regular session with all Board members present. I Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, t Director Engelmann, and unanimously Carrie Committee Assignments LEGISLATION Di rector Maerkle , Chai rman Director Engel mann Legal Counsel Swirsky Manager Staff President MacLeod announced the fol lowing committee.assignments effective this date: LANDSCAPING COMMITTEE Director Bonas , Chai rman Di rector Engelmann Manager Engineer Kubota I WATER CONSERVATION, RECLAMATION & REUSE PERSONNEL Di rector Bonas , Chai rman Director Engelmann, Chairman Di rector Kelly Director Bonas Manager Manager Engineer Kutota Randal 1 Mi tchell FINANCE Mrs. Ruth Honnold Di rector Maerkl e, Chai rman Roger Greer Director Kelly Don Brown Manager - WATER COMMITTEE ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS Director Kel ly , Chai rman TRI-AGENCIES PIPELINE PROJECT & Director Engelmann SOUTH AQUEDUCT CONNECTION Engineer Kubota Di rector Maerkl e, Chairman Manager Director Kelly Manager CONFLICT OF INTEREST Engineer Kubota Di rector Engelmann , Chai rman Staff Director Bonas PUBLIC INFORMATION Di rector Kel ly , Chai rman Director Bonas Manager Randal 1 Mi tchell I President MacLeod advised that the former Personnel Committee will complete a personnel matter they have had under advisement. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Respectfully submi tted, __ ,.. -- .. ....,. \ 2 _.i*"' /'. , ,/ - ",4,7&/7 J. &, .5 /'< President of the Board of Directors ,"/ _. ,84- ,G":-~:~~:r-7.,* """-ii": ,