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Home My WebLink About1980-11-05; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAI WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 1980, AT 2:00 P.M., AT 5950 EL CAM-INO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008: I The meeting was called to order at 2:06 P.M. by President MacLeod with Director! Smith, Bonas, Kelly , Maerkle and MacLeod answering roll call. Also present werc General Manager Meadows, Accounting Manager Jackson, Superintendent of Operatiol Musser (2:20 P.M.), Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota (2:09 P.M.) and Executive Secretary. Utilities and Maintenance Director Roger Greer of the City of Carlsbad, Harold Engelmann, Skip Schmidt of Madison-Marcus, Judy Mesko of the Carlsbad Journal and Steve Tague with Farmers Insurance (3:56 P.M.) also attended. Approval of Minutes: Upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carriel the minutes of the regular meeting of October 15, 1980, were approved as correc Oral Communications from the Audience General Manager Meadows introduced Judy Mesko of the Carlsbad Journal to the Boa Committee Reports: San Diego County Water Authority No report. Director Maerkle advised tha the next meeting will be November 13. Association of Water Reclamation Director Bonas reported briefly on this Agencies of North County meeting held November 5 in the CMWD boar Leonard Burtman, executive officer of tk San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board, was the speaker and gave some background on this agency. He advised that in California there are 16 basin pl one of which is in San Diego. The EPA has a1 so become involved and reclamatior is a major part of their plan. The list of toxic items in water has increased from 45 to over 700 and this will complicate water reclamation in the future. Director Bonas added that the general consensus was that reclaimed water will t cost effective after 1983. She advised that the next meeting will be held December 10 at 9:00 A.M. in the CMWD boardroom. General Manager Meadows added several comments on points he felt were pertinent in Mr. Burtman's presentatior the fact that the Regional Board tries to be flexible but is constrained by Fec era1 and State regulations which prevent more rapid development of water reuse programs. He added that we should become partners with the Regional Board rat1 than adversaries in order to get our projects moving. I San Diego Region Water Reclamation Agency Director Bonas advised that the next me€ will be held November 21 at 8:OO A.M. ir the City of Carlsbad. Presidents and Managers Council Director Bonas reported briefly on this meeting which she attended with Presider MacLeod and Manager Meadows. Board Appointment President MacLeod pointed out that our Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. Director Maerkle made a motion to appoint Director Smith to those positions, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carr i ed . newest Director is usually made the Ass I Executive Session Upon motion of Director Maerkle, second by Director Kelly and unanimously carri an executive session was called at 2:25 P.M. on matters of possible litigation Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously ca it was moved that the Board go out of executive session and return to regular session at 3:36 P.M. with all Board members present. Recess President MacLeod called for a recess a 3:36 P.M. and the meeting reconvened at 3:56 P.M. General Manager: Finance and Administration President Xacteod recognized Steve Tagu with Farmers Insurance, in attendance t present proposed revisions to the District's insurance program developed in co junction with our staff. He deferred to Accounting Manager Jackson who then E orated on the 3-page memo on existing coverage, new quotes and recommendationc (COPY given to each Board member). She advised that staff recommendation is f the $5 million across-the-board coverage including $1 million Directors' error and omissions coverage. After discussion and with the concurrence of Legal Counsel Swirsky, Director Maerkle made a motion to proceed with the recommend€ coverage, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried. Grace Bates General Manager Meadows recommended th? Mrs. Bates, who has completed the six months probationary period, be placed on permanent status with a 5% increase. Director Maerkle.made a motion approving the Manager's recommendation, second€ by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. Operations The Manager reported the lake level at 493 feet and that we are taking 2 c.f.5 from the Tri-Agencies Pipe1 ine and 18 c.f .s. from the No. 1 connection. Meetings and Conferences: A.W.W.A. Conference Manager Meadows referred to his memo tc attended last month. Director Bonas commended both General Manager Meadows a1 Accounting Manager Jackson for the excellent reports sent to the Board. A.C.W.A. Conference The Manager advised the Board of the fi December 3-5 and requested Board authorization for attendance by the manager i staff. Discussion followed and since the Board also wished to attend some of the meetings on December 3rd it was decided to change the regular Board meetil from December 3rd to December 5th at 9:00 A.M. Director Smith made a motion authorizing attendance at the A.C.W.A. Conference by the Manager and his staf, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. Tour of the District Manager Meadows asked about a new date for this tour which was postponed last month. Director Kelly suggested the afternoon of December 5th and after dis- cussion the rest of the Board concurred. The Manager advised that he would prepare an itinerary. Purchase Orders: P.O. 81-2738 - Rockwell The Manager advised that freight charg of $32.77 have exceeded the ratified a: of $773.80 on this purchase order and requested Board ratification. Director Maerkle made a motion to ratify, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously c P.O. 91-2754 - Rockwell Manager Meadows advised that freight c of $24.78 have exceeded the ratified a of $1,037.19 on this purchase order and requested Board ratification. Direct Kelly made the motion to ratify, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. P.O. 111-2785 - Rockwell Manager Meadows asked for Board approv of P.O. 111-2785 to Rockwell in the am of $588.30 plus freight, for a 3" compound meter and a 2" meter chamber. Dir Maerkle made the motion to ratify, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried. P.O. 111-2795 - Parkson The Manager asked for Board approval o P.O. 111-2795 to Parkson in the amount $1,233.84 for six 1%'' meters and eight 1%" ball valves for the Birtcher proje Director Maerkle made the motion to ratify, seconded by Director Bonas and un imously carried. District Engineer: Jerez Court Condo Project District Engineer Kubota advised the E of receipt of a right-of-way document mitted by Elmcon Corporation, Richard Spear and Mary Spear for easement on ti- project and recommended accepting the easement deed for recording. Director r-laerkle made the motion to accept, seconded by Director Smith and unanimously carried. I the Board on this conference which he A.C.W.A. Conference in San Diego on I I -2- I?iover;;ber 5, 1 S Plaza Builders, Inc. Condo Project The Engineer advised the Board that this project (formerly Covington Bras.) is noh proceeding again after many delays over the last six years. Park and Ride Engineer Kubota advised that the expectec ride facility, was not received. He added that the design provides for 30 parki spaces with expansion capability to 60. preview from CalTrans, of the park and I Legal Counsel : No report Ratification of Checks: Upon motion of Director Maerkle, secondel by Director Bonas and unanimously carriel the Board ratified the issuance of checks No. 5901 through 5952 for the period from October 1, 1980, to October 15, 1980, in the sum of $21,303.44. Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Smith and unanimously car the Board ratified the issuance of checks No. 5953 through 6000 for the period October 24, 1980, to November 5, 1980, in the sum of $217,062.82. Other Matters: New Computer Water Bills Accounting Manager Jackson explained the new bills (samples of which were distri- buted to each Board and staff member) and the procedure to be followed, with fi billing expected to be around December 1. Discussion followed. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:44 P.M. t the next regular meeting on November 19, Respectfully submitted , I /? /-&&A /g*-gzy c President of the Board of Directors I -3- November 5, 191