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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-03-05; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON MARCH 5, 1980, AT 2:00 P.M., at 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:02 P.M. by President MacLeod with-Directors Bonas , Engelmann , Kelly , Maerkl e and MacLeod answering roll ,-tal 1 s , A1 so present were Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engi'neer Kubota, General Manager Meadows , Superintendent of Operations Musser and Executive Secretary. ' Superintendent of Operations Larry Wiley (2:25 P.M.) of the City of Carlsbad, Arie deJong, James E. Gaedert and Moe Simms (2:lO P.M.), President, Office Manager and Public Re- lations Manager respectively of the Coast Waste Management, Inc. , and Mrs. Ruth Honnold of the League of,Women Voters, also attended, President MacLeod thanked Director Engelmann for chairing the last Board meeting in his absence. Approval of Minutes : Upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 20, 1980, were approved as mailed. ' Oral Communications from After being welcomed by President MacLeod the Audience: I. to his. new position on the CMWD staff, ~ Manager Meadows introduced the represen- tatives of Coast Waste Management, Inc. , summarized the status of our hand1 ing of Coast Waste's billing to date, and informed the Board that the cost quote to reprogram our NCR machine is $1600 with a completion date of late May. Mr. deJong expressed Coast Waste's agreement and acceptance of the reprogramming costs as well as any other costs incurred by CMWD in taking on this additional work and added that Mr. Simms would stop by the CMWD office on a regular basis to check on any problems. Mr. Simms interjected the suggestion that an insert go on the bills requesting that all trash questions be directed to him at phone number 753-9412. Discussion followed. Director Kelly made a motion to authorize the purchase of necessary items for the NCR accounting machine for the joint billing of invoices for Coast Waste.Management, Inc. along with the bills for Costa Real Municipal Water District, .upon the agreement of Coast Waste Management Inc. to pay any cost connected therewith , seconded by Director Engelmann and un- animously carried. The Coast Waste representatives left the meeti'ng at 2:30 P.M. Commi ttee Reports : S.D.C.W.A. NO report. Water Conservation, Reclamation Director Bonas reported on thi.s committee's and Reuse ' meeti ng of February 26, 1980, where they had a .critique of- their recent workshop which all agreed-was well constructed and very informative. A second workshop has been set for July 29, 1980 , and a questionnaire will go out in Apri 1 to a1 1 attendees requesting suggestions for the workshop. She added that it was sug- gested that all the districts work together to solve the sludge problems. The next committee meeting will be March 25, 1980. .' There was no meeting of the San Diego Region Water Recl amation Agency to report. Engineer Kubota reported that the San Marcos County Water District is proceeding with a fail safe treated effluent 12" high pressure pipe1 ine to the ocean 'outfall at the Encina Plant. Discussion followed on the feasibility of CMWD putting in a meter where the line will 'cross El Camino Real. by Director Engelmann and unanimously ~ The Engineer referred to a meeting he and Manager Meadows had with the City Manager of Carlsbad concerning matters of mutual interest. The Engineer also reported that the P1 anni ng Commission will be considering an amendment to their-zoning ordinance which will attempt to control the process for distributing nonpotable water in the City of Carlsbad. He expressed concern over a possible conflict and felt our policies should be put in writing to the Planni'ng Commission as we1 1 the City Counci 1 and informed the Board that the City Manager would like to see a meeting between our Board and the City Council. Legal Counsel : No report .. President MacLeod called for a short recess at 2:41 P.M. and the meeting was resumed at 3:06 P.M. District Engineer: LaCosta South, Unit No. 5 Engineer Kubota advised the Board that 80-3, 15 un’its with individual service, is being processed. THN Pal omar Engineer Kubota advised the Board that Palomar Airport Business Park these three units are now ready for occu- pancy and recommended that the Board takc action to accept the public water system from this developer and release the third building for occupancy (the other two were approved at the Board meeting of February 6, 1980), subject to reimbursement to the District by THN Palomar of approximately $250. After discussion , upon motion of Director Maerkl e , sec- onded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried, approval was granted subject to the said reimbursement of funds. Mol a Development Engineer Kubota reported that the comrner- El Camino Real cia1 section of this three-part water system is ready for occupancy and recom- mended Board approval so the bank can move in, After discussion, upon motion b) Director Bonas, seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, approval was granted. General Manager: this condominium project, Carlsbad Tract I Correspondence: Manager Meadows reported receipt of the fol 1 owing i tems of correspondence : 1. Letter from Cl a-Valve Co. informing of a 7% increase effective April 7, 1980; 2. Notice from the Registrar of Voters that notice will be published in the news media advising that in absence of any additional can- didates filing for the Board the two incumbents will be appointed by the Board of Supervisors as is customary; I 3. Notice from the San Diego County Water Authority concerning the sale of surplus real property; 4. Several newsletters (California Coastal Council , State Chamber of Commerce and American Water Works Association). Meetings : LAFCO The Manager referred to a letter signed and submitted by Director Maerkle, nom- inating him to a Special District Advisory Commission LAFCO committee and ex- pressed the hope that he receive the appointment as it could be beneficial to the District. Ee reminded the Board of the upcoming LAFCO meeting on March 27. Peripheral Canal Manager Meadows advised that he will be attending, at the invitation of the loca Chamber president, a presentation in Los Angeles on the peripheral canal and referenced the two related senate bills, 346 and now 200, which he has followed wi th interest. Kiwanis C1 ub The Manager advised the Board that he an Engineer Kubota have been asked to appea at a breakfast meeting on March 25, 1980, where they will show the CMND 25th I hniversary slide preientation. Chamber of Commerce Director Raerkle made a motion to appoin Mr. Keadows the officjal CMWD representa at the Chamber, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carrjed. SDCbJW Group Manager Meadows referred to a notice fro SDCWW concerning a meeting on Wednesday , March 19, 1980, at 6:OO P.M. at the Escondido Country Club, which he will atten with Kurt Musser and G1 en Brinegar. The program will be presented by the Water Authority. City of Carlsbad The Manager touched briefly on this info meeting of last Monday which he and the -2- Kar-ch 5, 198 District Engineer had with the City Manager, the Director of Utilities and the Director of Public Works. He felt the meeting was very fruitful, should lead to further dialogue that could prove helpful to the District, and expressed the desire to discuss it with the Board further when there is more time. AWWA Emergency Pl anni ng Semi nar Engineer Kubota reminded the Board of Superintendent Musser to attend, and suggested that it might be beneficial if the Manager also could go. Director Kelly made the motion to approve his at- tendance, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. Manager Meadows referred to a recent AWWA conference he attended in Los Angeles on distribution systems which he found very informative. Operations: Superintendent Musser reported the lake Authority at 7 c.f.s. and normal operations and maintenance other than the purct- of fifty tons of rip rap to be used to protect our water line in the Agua Hedior Creek near Director Kelly's ranch. Discussion followed. Purchase Orders : Inventory Parts Manager Meadows requested Board authorizz Purchase Grder No. 031-2663 to issue Purchase Order No. 031-2663 to Industries Supply for inventory parts con prising air relief valves, sump pumps and saddles, in the amount of $694.94. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle , seconded by Director Engelmar and unanimously carried, the Board authorized issuance as stated. this seminar which they have authorized I level at 502.4 feet, the flow from the I Chamber of Commerce Payment Manager Iqeadows requested the Board's aui orization to issue another check to the local Chamber in the amount of $180 for the half page ad in their publication ar void our Check No. 5085 for $360, which is the amount we were billed in error. After discussion, upon motion of Director Bonas, seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the correction as stated. Computer Program: Manager Meadows submitted, for the Board' consideration, a field trip proposal for Wednesday, March 12, 1980, to view the operations at Valley Center, Rincon del Diablo and Oceanside, and read the proposed itinerary. After discussion it was agreed to meet at the District office at approximately 9:00 A.M. for departure at 9:30 A.M. on March 12. Miscellaneous: Resignation of District The Nanager reported the resignation of Empl oyee Marion He1 1 ei n Narion He1 1 ein received February 11 , 1980 with last working day February 29 , 1980, to be effective at the end of her accumulated si'ck leave on May 21 , 1980. Dir- ector Maerkle made the motion to accept the resignation, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried. Ratification of Checks : Upon motion of Director Maerkle, secondec by Director Bonas and unanimously carried the Board ratified the issuance of Checks No. 5076 through 5124 in the corrected amount of $190,635.87 (Check No. 5085 for $360 voided). I Treasurer's Report Treasurer Kelly reported investment of the following time deposits: funds and requested Board ratification of Bank Amount Interest Rate Maturity Rancho Santa Fe S&L $1 00,009 1 4 !g Southwest Bank 150,000 1 5% 8/20/80 8/26/80 Upon motion of Director Maerkle , seconded by Director Engel mann and unanimously carried, the Board ratified the Treasurer's investments as reported. Other Matters : Pressure Reducing Station near Mol a Clevel opmsnt Engineer KuSota informed the 6oard tnat SDG&E requires Board authorization for a -3- !b?at-ch 5 2 1980 member of management to sign the application to bring power to our station, and he requested the Board to appoint Mr. Meadows to sign for the Board. Upon moti of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried , ap proval was granted for Mr. Meadows to sign the appl ication. Executive Session Upon motion of Director Maerkl e, seconde by Director Kelly and unanimously Carrie an executive session was called at 3:58 P.M. for litigation and personnel matte I Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Board go out of executive session and return to regular session at 4:lO P.M. with all Board members present. Appreciation to Acting Director Maerkle offered a motion of appl General Manager Kubota ciation to Mr. Kubota for the last two yc of his service as the Acting General Man? seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:ll P.M. Respectfully submitted, c-> President of the Board of Directors- - I-. I. //&g3&<2' L",S.I 4" - L.-Y /E/(' .,-. ~ .. -4- .. I U I -4- Phi-ch 5, 1980