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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-03-21; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON MARCH 21, 1979, 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 Bonas , Engelmann, Kelly, Maerkl e and MacLeod answering roll call. Also present were Legal Counsel Swi rsky, District Engineer and Acting Manager Kubota, Publ i c Re1 ations Consultant Mi tchell and Associate Dave Gurzens ki , and Office Secretary. Utilities and Maintenance Director Greer of the City of Carlsbad, Mr. Steven Bodji and Mr. Stephen Karganovic, were also present. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Maerkle , seconded carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 1979 , were approved as mailed out.- Oral Communications from the Audience: Mr. Steven Bodjanac Mr. Steven Bodjanac and his friend, Mr. Mr. Stephen Karganovic discussed the Bodjz 8-unit condominium development, and Mr. Bodjanac made a request for a modificatior to the approved plans which would permit instal 1 ation of the water meters outside a security fence so there would be no requirement for the fence gates to be opened when the meters are to be read. The Board reviewed all of the matter in detail, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Maer and carried, it was moved that the District policy of requiring meter installatior as close to the individuals units as possible, be sustained. Director Bonas voted President MacLeod called for a recess at 3:16 p.m. Messrs. Mitchell , Bodjanac anc Karganovic left the meeting at this time. The 25th Anniversary slide presentation was shown during the recess, and the meeti was resumed at 3: 54 D.m. U by Director Engelmann, and unanimously I Commi ttee Reports : S.D.C.W.A. Director Maerkle aave a reuort on his atte dance at the reguiar Water' Authority meeti of March 8, 1979. At that time , some discussion was held concerning the Peri phera Canal and the matter will be pursued at a later Water Authority meeting. Publ ic Information Mr. Dave Gurzenski advised that the photog . of Board members have been framed and will hung at District Headquarters later this week when name plate engraving is complet 25th Anniversary Committee Mr. Dave Gurzenski discussed the District' Real Mall, and stated that water conservation kits and entry blanks for the contes are available at the display. The slide presentation was shown at the Chamber of Commerce on March 13, 1979, and at the Optimist Club on March 17, 1979. In additio presentations are scheduled for the Lions C1 ub and Rotary C1 ub tommorrow, March 22 The 25th Anniversary report will be ready later this week. Mr. Gurzenski also dis cussed news media coverage of the 25th Anniversary , and advised that the Bl ade-Trib will be writing a feature story on the District's first employee, Charles Hausladen President MacLeod congratulated Mitchell, Thompson & Associates for the excellent slide presentation. Mr. Kubota presented a list of additional expenditures for the 25th Anniversary, and with Board concurrence, purchase orders will be issued for the following: 25th Anniversary display at P1 aza Cami no I Company I tern Amount Meeting Servi ces Rental of equipment for presentations $1 25.00 Frame House Photographs of Board members (framing) 45.00 North Coast Printers Typesetting for 25th Anniversary report 102.96 Plr. Kubota also advised that letters of acknowledgment are being sent to the Board of Supervisors, Assemblyman Frazee, Senator Cravens, Mayor Packard and Chamber of ( President McComas. The Water District will be the host agency for the Water Agenc Association quarterly meeting on Thursday evening, April 19, 1979. He recommended Mayor Packard and his wife, and Chamber President McComas and his wife, be invite to attend the Association meeting as guests of the District. Upon motion of Dire Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, Plr. Kubota's re dation was approved. Tri -Agencies .Pi pel i ne Engineer Kubota discussed this project an requested Board authorization to purchase the following items necessary for the proposed connection between the end of the pipeline to our 12" line: (1) 14" plug valve at a cost of $3,886.65; (2) 12" pre reducing valve at a cost of $3,091.50; and (3) a kit to modify an exiting 8" cla- for pressure relief. The cost of the kit is $234.00. After discussion, upon mot o'f Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, aut zation 'was granted for purchase of the subject items. Water Conservation , Recl amati on Director Bonas reported that a meeting of and Reuse the San Diego Region Water Reclamation Ag was held on Friday, March 16, 1979 at 8:O at the Carlsbad City Council Chambers, and at that time, CMWD was accepted as a IT of the Agency for the pro-ration amount of $500. Mr. Kubota advised that the Dis will receive a copy of a Joint-Powers Agreement for execution. The next meeting the Agency will be held at the Helix Water District in La Mesa on April 20 at 8:O Mr. Kubota noted that Mr. Norm Magneson of the San Diego Water Reuse Study has be confirmed as guest speaker for the next Committee meeting to be held on March 27. Legal Counsel : District Surpl us Property Legal Counsel Swirsky referred to the Dis Notice Inviting Bids which listed certain of surplus property, and informed the Board that one bid proposal was received fr Cull i gan Soft Water Service in the amount of $361 .OO for the 3-My Model 191 Copyi Machine. No other bids were received for any other equipment. After discussion, motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, Board accepted the bid of $361 .OO for the Copying Machi ne. Legal C,ounsel further advised that the Board is now in a position to direct the s to dispose of the additional items, consisting of a Friden Mailing Machine, Remin Electric Cal cual .tor and one 3-ton Ford Truck, in any manner they desi re. A decis concerning this matter was delayed until the next regular Board meeting. Agricultural Water Rate Legal Counsel Swirsky discussed the Distr Re'solution No. 382 agricultural water rate and advised that has come to the District's attention that order to qualify for the agricultural rebate under MWD rules, it is necessary tha there be an 8$ difference between the domestic rate and agricultural rate. There currently a 7$ difference (33$ versus 26$) , and it has been recommended that the District adjust -the agricultural rate as of January 1 , 1979 from 26$ back to 25$. Legal Counsel presented for Board consideration, Resolution No. 382, setting the retai 1 (agricultural water rate at 25$ per 100 cu. ft. as of January 1 , 1979 nunc tunc; Funds collected as a result of the 26$ agricultural water rate in excess o the 254 rate would be credited to the account of the applicable retail agricultur water clustomer on the next statement. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, Resolution No. 382, entitled: "A RESOLU OF THE !BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AMENDING RESOLUTIC 363, 36'7 and 380 FIXING THE RATES AND CHARGES OF THE WATER SUPPLIED BY CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT", was adopted by the following vote: I I AYES : Di rectors : Bonas , Engelmann , Kelly , Maerkle and MacLeod I NOES : Directors : None ABSENT: Directors : None District Engineer: Bri dgev.i ew Condomi ni um Engineer Kubota discussed the Bridgeview Condominium development, advising that th water system has been completed; there is approximately $500 worth of clean-up wo remaining.' The developer, Lester B. Turner, posted a cash deposit in the amount of $1 0 ,~OOO.OO in 1 ieu of a bond. The Engineer recommended that the publ i c water system be accepted, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, the publ ic water system was accepted a authorization was granted to release the sum of $9,250.00. The staff was further authorized to release the additional $750 upon completion of the project. -2- March 21 , 1979 Pal omar Ai rport Business Park The Engineer advised that a draft Reimburs Reimbursement Agreement rnent Agreement has been prepared and forw, to Mr. Gilmore of Palomar Airport Businesm Park and District Legal Counsel for revier General Manager: Correspondence: ACWA Spl-ing Confc. 'rence Manager Kubota informed the Board that th ACWA Spring Conference wi 11 be he1 d in Sa remento the second week in May. This matter will be discussed at a later meeting County Registrar of Voters The Manager reported that notification ha Fi nanci a1 Disclosure Statement been received from the County Registrar o Voters that Financial Disclosure Statemen must be filed prjor to April 30, 1979. This statement will include income from . items on the specified list. I Meeting!; : Carlsbad City Counci 1 Meeting. Manager Kubota gave a report on the City March 20, 1979 Council Meeting of last evening. Of inte to the District was the approval of the M Plan folr Calavera Hills. In addition, a special June election has been called by the,Ci t:y Council for the purpose of establishing a fee program for pub1 i c facil it in the City of Carlsbad area in an attempt to obtain replacement income to build capital faci 1 i ties. Independent Spec-i a1 Districts Manager Kubota referred to a supplemental Selection Commi ttee notice received regarding the meeting of Independent Special Districts Selection Committee to be held tomorrow evening (March 22) in San Diego. He advised that President MacLeod will be attending on behalf of the District. Operati Ions : The lake level is 503.6'. The flow from will be reduced -to 8 c. f.s. this afternoon. The Manager gave a report on the c1 eaning of. District. reservoirs , and advised tha drainage from B reservoir made its way to the Tri-Agencies Pipe1 i ne trench by Cal vera, and some trench was lost. A claim was filed with the District the next day by way of a telegram, and the District insurance agent .made an inspection of the damaged area. The Board will be further advised concerning this matter. Di stri c-t Headquarters Manager Kubota jnformed the Board of ?rob Air Conditioning System with the air conditioning system controls at the District Headquarters. Management has been advised by the ai r conditioning technician that the zone damp actuator and thermostat needs rep1 acement at a cost of $432.42. Mr. Kubota recommended th funds be authorized for this work, and after discussion , upon motion of Director Kelly, :seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, the Manager's recon dation was approved. Backfl ow Prevention Regulations Manager Kubota spoke to the issue of Distric.t has a responsibility to provide cross connection control or backflow pre vention to safeguard the public water supply. Some District agricultural customf have complied voluntarily while others have indicated they would 1 i ke a formal 1 E Additional information concerning this matter will be available at the next meeti District Computer Program Manager Kubota reviewed for the Board thz a field trip to Poway and Padre Dam Municipal Water' Districts 'to view computer SJ terns now in operation. He advised that the field trip has been scheduled for Wedr day morning, March 28, commencing at 9:15 a.m. District employees Wilda Simpson and Marion Hellein will accompany the Board on the trip. Investment of Inactive Funds Treasurer Kelly requested Board ratificz I the Authority is presently 10 c.f .s. , but backflow prevention, and stated that the I management had been requested to arrange tion of the following time deposits: .- Bank Amount Interest Rate Maturity Central Federal $1 00,000 10.5% 90 days Hawthorne Savings $1 00,000 10.625% 90 days ? Marrh 71 1474 Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified the Treasurer's investments as reported. Ratifica.tion of Checks Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 3806 through 3869 covering the period from March 8, 1979 to March 21 , 1979 in the sum of $218,995.38. Executive Session Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded carried, an executive session was called at 5:05 p.m. for personnel matters. Upon mot.ion of Director Maerkle , seconded by Director Engelmann , and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Board return to regular session at 5:08 p.m. The Board returned to regular session with a1 1 Board members present. Adjourntuent The meeting was adjourned at 5:09 p.m. by Director Engelmann , and unanimously 1 by Director Engelmann , and unanimously Respectful ly submi ted , "" . -. .- \ /?- /-:;;,. ./' /&,+y,/?p ;y/k&w ,_ $%=".f' 1 President of the .Board of Directors y..*2 i' " I ,' i' //@&f,W (".<//*W Secretary of the B,&pii of Directors :'I i/ C I -4- March 21 , 1979