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Home My WebLink About1979-04-04; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON APRIL 4, 1979, AT 2:00 P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:03 p.m. by President MacLeod, with Directors Bonas , Engelmann, Kelly , Maerkle and MacLeod answering roll call . Also present were Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer and Acting Manager Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell and Associate Dave Gurzenski, and Office Secretary. Uti 1 i ties 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 , mously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 21 , 1979, were appro\ as mailed out. I seconded by Director Kel ly , and unani- Oral Communications from the Audience None Commi ttee Reports : S.D.C.W.A. Director Maerkle had no meeting to report on. 25th Anniversary Committee Pub1 ic Re1 ations Consultant Mi tchell referred to a memorandum concerning the Anniversary program which had been previously distributed, and discussion was he1 concerning the program and the 25th Anniversary Report. Additional information p taining to the 25th Anniversary was given later in the meeting. Tri -Agenci es Pi pel i ne Director Maerkle reported that a1 1 of th pipe1 ine for TAP has been laid. Enginee Kubota discussed the proposed temporary connection at the end of the pipeline, an stated that Metro-Young has submitted a bid of $157,556.45 for the Change Order, which would include the design to accommodate the proposed Co-Generation Facility Due to the cost factor, the Engineer recommended eliminating some of the piping a valving relating to the Co-Generation System at this time. The matter will be further analyzed, and in addition, Mr. Kubota and Legal Counsel will investigate the possibi 1 i ty of sell ing the $300,000 worth of bonds to provide the necessary funding. A report will be prepared for the next regular Board meeting. Water Conservati on ,#, Reclamation Director Bonas reported that a Committee and Reuse meeting was held on March 27, 1979, at Manager for the San Diego Water Reuse Study Group, made, a presentation. The next Committee meeting wi 11 be held at Burroughs Corporation on Friday,. April 20, 1979 at 2:OO p.m. and Board members were invited to attend the meeting, which will in- cl ude a tour of the Burroughs facility. 25th Anniversary Commi ttee In addition to information given earlier in the meeting, the Board and staff furt discussed the 25th Anniversary program and noted that the slide presentation can be shown to other service clubs in the area at the convenience of the organizatio It was announced that there were approximately 100 entries in the contest, and th winner will receive a $25 savings bond. 1 which time Mr. Norman Magneson, Project Agriculture Commi ttee Director Engelmann read aloud an article from the California Farmer entitled: "Jt I What is California's Water Policy?". President MacLeod called for a short recess at 2:58 p.m., and the meeting was rest at 3:15 p.m. Landscaping Committee Director Bonas gave a report regarding enhancement of the front lawn area and vacant side yard of the District. After discussion, it was agreed to continue wi: the reshaping of existing shrubs and to replenish the ornamental bark. In additil a table and benches will be provided in the side yard for District employees. Mr Kubota wi 11 pursue the matter of dis king and cleaning the side 1 ot. Legal Counsel : No special report. District Engi nee]-: Development Program: Bodjanac 8-Unit Condominium Engineer Kubota referred to the presenta Devel opment made by Mr. Bodjanac at the last regular Board meeting, and advised that two days after the meeting, the developer installed the water system as originally approve by the District. The following week, Mr. Bodjanac requested permission for occup of two of the un-its , which was granted. I Cal avera Hi 11 s Sate1 1 i te Sewage Treatment Facility The Engineer advised that the Carlsbad C Council approved the final EIR for the subject satellite sewage treatment plant at the Council meeting of last evening. Pal omar Ai rport !<us i ness Park Engineer Kubota informed the Board that Reimbursement Agreement negotiations are continuing with Mr. Gil of Palomar Airport Business Park regardi a Reimbursement Agreement. Oceanside/Carlsbad Inter-Tie I1 Engineer Kubota discussed this project, and stated that he has been attempting to ascertain when the District contractor would be permitted to install our two pi pel i nes in the new bridge. Due to a problem of scheduling , we are now explori n the possibility of a Change Order with the State of California's bridge contract0 to do the work. Information concerning this will be available at the next Board meeting. General Manager: Independent Spec-i a1 D i stri ct President MacLeod reported on the meetin Selection Comrni ttee Meeting of the Independent Special District Selection Committee which he attended on Thursday evening, March 22. At that time, two alternate representatives to LAFCO and eight representatives to serve on LAFCO's Special Districts Advisory Commit were elected. Correspondence: I Val 1 ey Center Muni ci pal Manager Kubota stated that a copy of a Water District letter has been received from Val ley Cen MWD regarding the current discussions at the Water Authority for financing of the 5th barrel of the San Diego Aqueduct. The Water Authority is considering a surcharge on the water rate to finance con- struction, and Valley Center has recommended an alternate method. Director Maerk will furnish additional information concerning this matter after the next regular meeting of the Water Authority. ' Peripheral Canal The Manager advised that the SDCWA Board of Directors has adopted a Resolution re. garding the proposed Peripheral Canal legislation. A copy of the Resolution was forwarded to the District, and it was recommended that Legal Counsel prepare a dr4 Resolution for Board consideration. 01 ivenhain Municipal Water Manager Kubota reported receipt of the District Olivenhain Municipal Water District Init Study regarding purchase of a potential seasonal reservoir site. I CPO - Areawide Yater Quality Management Plan The Manager also reported receipt of a Progress Report on the "208" Water Quali Management Plan from CPO. Meetings: Carl sbad City Counci 1 Meeting In addition to information furnished ear April 3, 1979 in the meeting, the Manager gave a repor on the City Counci 1 Meeting of last even and items of interest to the District. At that time, the City Council approved t Tootsie-K rezoning and also approved the Sandtrap Condominium development on Gibr Street, which is in the District service area. -2- April 4, 1979 Chamber of Commerce The Manager called the Board's attention to an announcement from the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce regarding a General Membership Breakfast Meeting to be held on Frid-ay, April 6, 1979 at the Harvest House. In addition, the regular Monthly Membership Meeting will be held on Tuesdi April 10, 1979 at 12:OO noon at the Twin Inns. American Water Works Association Office Manager Wilda Si.mpson gave a repol Customer Service Workshop on the one-day seminar that she and Mrs. Hellein attended on March 26, 1979. She advised that the emphasis of the seminar was to promote a better understanding of customer related problems. Manager Kubota stated' that due to the excellent respol that the seminar has received, three more sessions have been scheduled, and he recommended Board authorization for the other two administrative office personnel to attend the AWWA Customer Service Workshop to be held in Ontario on May 21 , 197! After discussion , upon motion of Director Maerkl e , seconded by Director Bonas , anc unanimously carried, the Manager's recommendation was approved. I District Computer Program The Board and staff ,reviewed 'the March 2E fi-eld trip to Poway and Padre Dam MuniciF Water Districts and discussed in detail how the District should proceed with plan: for a new computer program. It was the consensus that a report should be preparec listing price comparisons and capabjlities, as well as growth projections for the District service area. ACWA Spring Conference The ACWA Spring Conference to be held in Maj 9-12, 1979 Sacramento on May 9-12, 1979 was discuss and upon motion of Director Kelly , seconc by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried , authorization was granted for Di reci Maerkle and Director Engelmann to attend the subject ACWA Conference representing District. Opera t i ons : The lake level is 503.6' and the flow frc the Authority is 8 c.f.s. I The Manager referred to previously reported damage to the TAPP trench as a result of District reservoir. drainage, and stated that'.the .claim being filed by Metro-Yo1 is for $6,000. Di s tri ct Empl oyee Medical Manager Kubota advised that District Coverage employee John Henley had been asked to provided by the District as a result of his recent experiences, and he has advisec that the insurance program is comprehensive and efficient. Purchase Orders: Manager Kubota requested Board authori za- to Metro-Young Construction Company for rental of a D8 tractor to pioneer a right- of-way for the TAPP temporary connection. The hourly rate is $85.00; it is estimi that the amount of time required would be one day. After discussion, upon motion Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, authorizat- give a review of the medical coverage tion to issue Purchase Order No. 2498 -was granted for issuance of Purchase Order No. 2498 San Diego Water Reuse Study The Manager advised that a request has bt Study Group for the District to do a. marketing assessment for our service area fol the potential of distributing and selling reclaimed wastewater. Questionnaires WL be mailed to current agricultural users and other potential users of reclaimed was water. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Maer and unanimously carried, authorization was granted to proceed with the marketing assessment. Water Agencies Association Manager Kubota referred to the Water Ager Quarterly Meeting Association Quarterly meeting to be held on April 19, 1979 and hosted by the Distr and recommended that the Board authorize an expenditure not to exceed $50 for flor place settings and individual flowers. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, authorization wa granted for the $50 expenditure and it was requested that the four office personne attend and assist with the registration of dinner guests. received from the San Diego Water Reuse I - 3- April 4, 1979 Ratification of Checks Upon motion of- Director Maerkle, secondec by Director Kelly, and unanimously carrit the Board ratified Checks No. 3870 through 3911 covering the period from March 22 1979 to April 4, 1979 in the sum of $47,721.51. Execut i ve Session Upon motion of Director Maerkle, secondec carried, an executive session was called at 5:08 p.m. for personnel matters. Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Board return to regular session at 5:26 p.m. The Board returned to regular session with a1 1 Board members present. District Employee John Hen1 ey Upon motion of Director Maerkl e , seconde by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Manager extend the special program that is being conducted with Mr. John Henley from April 70, 1979 to July IO, 1979. Ad j ou rnmen t The meeting was adjourned at 5:28 p.m. by Director Engelmann , and unanimously Respectfully submitted, -7 PFZZt E...." -9 q'", ,,q ,.' 1 ,l . /,,,.yd.&&q ? & .,dP7mv7 ;,:9"- Seiretary . bf%r$ &$-d of Di recrs .* ;i 2. i I I -4- April 4, 1979