HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-01-02; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL MATER DISTRICT, HELD ON JANUARY 2, 1980, AT 2:00 P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2:08 p.m. by President MacLeod with Directors
Bonas 9 Engelmann, Kelly, Maerkle and MacLeod answering roll call. Also present
were Legal Counsel Swirsky , District Engineer and Acting Manager Kubota and
Executive Secretary. Uti1 ities & Maintenance Director Greer of the City of Carl sbad, and Mrs. Ruth Honnold of the League of Women Voters , were also present.
Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded
minutes of the regular meeting of December 19 , 1979 , were approved as mailed. I. Director Bonas 9 and unanimously carried ,
Oral Communi cati ons from the Audience None
Executive Session Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded
executive session was called at 2:09 p.m. for personnel matters.
Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Bonas, and unanimously carr it was moved that the Board .return to regular session. The Board returned to reg lar session at 2:29 p.m. with all Board members present.
Committee Reports:
Di rector. Kel ly , and unanimously carried 9
S.D.C.W.A. Director Maerkle had no report. The next meeting of the Water Authority Board will be held on January. IO, 1980.
Mr. Kubota referred to a previous report to the' Board which advised that the Wate?
Authority's Long Range P1 anni ng Engineer is preparing a study on San Diego County emergency water supplies. He stated that the draft report has just been received by the District for review.
Water Conservation, Reclamation Director Bonas called the Board's attentic and Reuse to the minutes of the Committee meeting, which was held on December 26, 1979. At
that time, Mr. Dennis Reid of the Encina Water Pollution Control Facility, made a presentation. She advised that the Committee has decided,to hold a workshop at the next meeting, inviting members of various water and sewerage agencies to atte~ as well as other interested parties, to discuss wastewater reclamation. The work. shop has tentatively been scheduled for 1 :30 p.m. on January 29, 1980. Mr. Kubot;
advised that a letter inviting participation by the various agencies will be sent
on Friday. The Committee also approved a motion recommending that the Historical
Society restore the Magee House cistern as a conservation project.
Director Maerkle suggested that it might be advantageous for the Committee to visit the San Marcos Treatment Plant at a future date. The State Water Resources Control Board conducts a training school at the Plant for sewage treatment plant operators. Director Bonas invited Board members to attend the meeting of the San Diego Region Water Reclamation Agency on January 18, 1980 at Padre Dam to view the 3M Company pi lot project.
Personnel : Director Maerkle reported that as a resull
Committee, it is the Committee's recommendation that Mr. John Henley's temporary employment for rehabilitation purposes be terminated and also his services as of January 9, 1980. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Bonas, and unanimously carried, the Committee's recommendation was approved. .Mr. Henley will be so notified in writing. Director Maerkle suggested later in the meeting that the letter to Mr. Henley include the suggestion that he might want to make arrangements to continue insurance coverage.
President MacLeod then disbanded the Special Personnel Committee and appointed a
new committee to look into the possibility of hiring a new Manager. The committee
will be comprised of President MacLeod and Director Maerkle.
Legal Counsel :
Registrar of Voters Legal Counsel Swirsky referred the Board Di scl osure Statements to the "off year'' disclosure statements
This statements covers the period of July 1, 1979 through December 37, 1979.
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District Engineer:
Ponderosa Homes Engineer Kubota recalled for the Board tb
Carri 11 o Estates Subdivision (Ponderosa t
had agreed to make a cash contribution of $192,000.00 in lieu of construction of
off-site water line. He advised that a check in that amount was received today. -
Master P1 an - South and The 'Engineer spoke to the issue of this West of El 'Camino Real Master Plan, which was discussed at the
previous Board meeting. He stated that it was decided to include a questionnaire with the letter being sent to propertj
owners, requesting a response as to their interest in participating in a master
plan study. The letters and questionnaires will be mailed today, and a report of
responses wi 11 be avai lab1 e for the next Board meeting.
District Name Change Director Maerkl e referred to Mr. Kubota':
memorandum to the Board regarding the pro for promulgation of the District name change. He suggested that stickers be prin to put over the previous name of the District, changing it'to "Costa Real".
President MacLeod called for a short recess at 2:52 p.m., and the meeting was res at 3:14 p.m.
General Manager:
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Correspondence: The Manager reported receipt of the fol IC
i tems of correspondence :
1. An announcement for the formation of a new C.P.A firm, known as Walker, Presnell & Buechler.
2. The California Chamber of Commerce newsletter "ALERT", which is a weekly publ i cati on.
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3. The Comprehensive Planning Organization Newsletter for November-December 1979 containing an article regarding "nipping" the Federal budget.
4. The Regional Capital Improvements Program for 1980-1989 , publ ished by CP
The booklet is a ten year forecast of capital projects.
Cal i forni a Coastal Counci 7 Director Kelly suggested that the Board consider membership in the California Coa Council. It was noted that a little less than half of the District is in the coa
zone. The Manager will contact the organization regarding membership fees, and report back to the Board.
Meetings :
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce The Manager called the Board's attention
installation dinner, which will be held on Saturday evening, January 12, 1980 at Plaza Camino Real. Board and staff-members planning to attend so indicated.
Nater Agencies Asssoci ati on The Manager also referred to the Water Quarterly Meeting Agencies Association's quarterly meeting, which will be held on Thursday evening,
danuary 17 , 1980 at the Sea World At1 antis Restaurant. Board and staff members
planning to attend so indicated.
Presidents ' and Board Flanager Kubota reported receipt of an
Members ' Institute advance announcement of the 1980 Presiden'
officials of special districts. The institute, Which is being offered by the
California Extension in cooperation with California Special Districts Association
will be held in Sacramento on March 7-9, 1980. Board members will be furnished with a copy of the announcement.
the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce's annual
I and Board Members' Institute for elected
Carl sbad City Counci 1 The Manager advised that the City Council meeting will be held this evening.
AWWA Trai ni ng Semi nars Manager Kubota called the Board's attenti
three American Water Works Association seminars: to a memorandum regarding the following
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Subject Location Date Expense
Taste & Odor Control Los Angel es Jan. 29-30, 1980 $85 plus travel exp Chlorination Los Angel es Feb. 11-12, 1980 $85 pl us travel exp Emergency ,P1 anning San Diego Mar. 18-19, 1.980 $1 50
Manager Kubota requested that the Board grant authorization for Superintendent of
Operations Kurt Musser to attend the three training seminars. After discussion,
upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Bonas , and unanimously carr the Manager's request was approved.
-Operations:
Disaster Re1 ief Program The Manager reviewed with the Board that funds had been received by the District
under the Federal Disaster Relief Program. He advised that the expenditures of the District have now been approved.
Piezometer System - Squires Dam A response has been received from the
reading of the Squires Dam piezometer system and preparation of the State report.
They have indicated they will do the necessary work for an amount not to exceed
$1,500.00. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Direct
Engelmann, and unanimously carried, authorization was granted for the Fugro Compa to proceed.
Squires Dam Mobile Home The Manager reported that on January 1 , 1
three people broke into the mobile home a took some personal property belonging to District employee Ronald Gardner. They also broke into the transmitter room of radio station KKOS. The suspects were su sequently apprehended.
Purchase Orders:
Radio Communication System The Manager recalled that the Board had a
Purchase Order No. 11-2646 orized the staff to seek proposals for a
new radio communication system. He repor receipt of two responses. One proposal was received from Motorola Communications Electronics, Inc. with a quotation in the amount of $11,002.47, with a $50.00 all ance for existing salvageable equipment. A second proposal was received from Gif Engineering, representatives of General Electric, with a quotation of $11,108.56, with a $100.00 credit for salvageable material. The quotations include installat It was noted that the current budget incl udes an a1 lowance of $1 '2,200 -00 for the radio system.
After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly, an unanimously carried, it was moved to accept the quotation from Motorola Comrnunica and Electronics, Inc. , and authorization was granted for the issuance of Purchase Order No. 11-2646 to the Motorola Company for a radio communication system in the
amount of $11,002.47. The District declined the offer for its salvageable equipm
Mi scel 1 aneous :
Eva1 uati on of District The Manager distributed copies of a memor Division Boundaries dum regarding evaluation of division boun daries and called the Board's attention t the current boundary map. He explained his recommendation that the area known as
"Loma Laguna" be removed from Division I11 and added to Division V. He also disc a minor adjustment necessitated by the construction of a new subdivision. No 0th changes are being proposed at this time.
Resolution No. 394 Legal Counsel Swirsky presented for Board Division Boundaries consideration and adoption, Resolution No
394. After discussion, upon motion of Di tor Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly, Resolution No. 394, entitled: "RESOLUTI OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT RELOCATING THE
TRICT" , was adopted by the foll owing vote:
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Fugro Company regarding inspection and
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BOUNDARY LINES OF FIVE DIVISIONS FOR DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DIS-
AYES : Di rectors : Bonas , Engelmann , Kelly ,
Maerkle and MacLeod
NOES : Directors: None
ABSENT: Directors: None
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District Computer Program The Manager referred to a memorandum whic
summary of the District computer program. He advised.that he will forward a memo andum to the Board along with the report, requesting that Board members review th
material for discussion of suggestions at the next regular meeting as to how the staff should proceed.
City of Carlsbad Draft EIR Manager Kubota discussed the Draft EIR
for the City of Carlsbad Wastewater Recla tion Master Plan, and advised that he has forwarded a letter to the City P1 anning
Department with several comments. In his .reply, Mr. Kubota stated that it would
be the District's goal to provide leadership and assume an active role for distr
buti on of non-potable water. He also expressed concern regarding the marketing o
wastewater and non-potabl e water in our service area. A copy of the 1 etter to- th
City will be distributed to Board members.
Carl sbad City Counci 1 It was noted that the City Council will b
considering a recommendation this evening that a special committee of the Council meet with representatives of CMWD to dis-
cuss the Andersen Report.
Coast Waste Management The Manager spoke to the issue of combini the trash service billing for Coast Waste
Management with the District water service billing for common -domestic customers. The number of accounts involved is approximately 700. He advised that a formal agreement will be prepared for presentation at the next regular Board meeting. The Coast Waste billing will be enclos'ed with the District water billing for
January 15, 1980. Mr. Kubota also stated that an announcement of the District
name change will be forwarded to customers with the upcoming billings.
Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Maerkl e, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously ca the Board ratified Checks' No. 4838 through 4889, covering the period of December
1979 to January 2, 1980, in the sum of $269,555.18.
had been prepared by Mrs. Simpson giving
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Adjournment I The meeting was adjourned at 4:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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President of the Board of Directors
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