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Home My WebLink About1981-02-04; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON FEBRUARY 4, 1981, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008: The meeting was called to order at 2:04 P.M. by President MacLeod with Direct01 Bonas, Kelly, Maerkle, Smith and MacLeod answering roll call. Also present wet General Manager Meadows, Accounting Manager Jackson, Superintendent of Operatic Musser (4:ZO P.M.), Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota and Execut- Secretary. Utilities and Maintenance Director Roger Greer of the City of Carl: Char1 es and Jeremy Hobbs of Charres D. Hobbs , Inc. , Wilda Simpson and Lou Maynz interested citizens, also attended. Approval of Minutes: Upon motion of Director Bonas, seconded t Director Smith and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 21 and the adjourned meeting of January 28, 1981, were approved as mailed. Committee Reports: San Diego County Water Authority Director Maerkle reported briefly on thi bringing electricity into California from Arizona) and gave some statistics on the revenue dollars received by San Diego Gas and Electric. Association of Water Reclamation Director Bonas advised that their next Agencies of North County meeting will be February 5 at 9:00 A.M. M meeting (which had a presentation on in the Costa Real MWD boardroom. San Diego Region Water Reclamation Agency Director Bonas advised that their next meeting wi 11 be February 20 at He1 ix Water District. I General Manager: Operations General Manager.Meadows reported the Squires reservoir level at 502 feet wi tb a flow of 10 c.f.s. from Station No. 1, and that there have been routine main- tenance and operations activities since the last Board meeting. Finance and Administration - The Manager advised that the first cyclc N.C.R. Invoice of bills from the computer went out thi2 Tication of an invoice from N.C.R. Corporation in the amount of $2025.80, for necessary changes and reprogramming because the canned programs we purchased with our computer were not completely compatible with the District's billing procedures. Accounting Manager Jackson explained that two requirements the canned programs could not hand1 e were the proration of bi'll s when user (owner/ renter) was changed in mid-cycl e and a1 so the bi 7 1 ing of our monthly users. After discussion, Director Maerkle made a motion to approve payment of the invoice, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. Audio Visual Presentatibn (see bel ow) Purchase Orders none Bons Easement For information only, Manager Meadows advised that the attorney for Mr. Bons has returned the original "D Line" easement previously granted by the Board. Apparently their plans have changed and the easement is no longer necessary. Di stri ct Tour The Manager asked the Board to establis erably .allowing a full day. After discussion it was .decided that staff would check with each Board member individually. Closed Session Director Maerkle made a motion to go litigation at 2:26 P.M., seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. Legal Counsel Swirsky advised that upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried, the Board went out of closed sessi at 3:57 P.M. and returned to regular session with all board members present. week. He then asked for Board rati- I " a convenient date for this tour, pref- into closed session on matters of possi Recess : President MacLeod called for recess at 4:OO P.M. The meeting reconvened at 4:20 P.M. Audio Vi sua1 Presentation General Manager Meadows explained that preparing a water conservation plan for the San Diego regions, done under contract with the San Diego. County Association of Governments (formerly C.P.O.) Individual conservation plans are being prepared for the Water Authority's member agencies. Each agency 'i-s being asked to adopt their individual plan as a commitment to reducing wate'r consumption over at least the next 20 years. The Manager has had an opportunity to review the plan the Water Authority is proposing for Costa Real MWD and it emphasizes activities in the area- of public information. To implement the Water Authority's suggestion, the Manager has obtained a proposal from the Audio Visual Company of Carlsbad for the pro- duction of a sound slide program which would be a basic part of our public information program. The slide program would present an overview of the District's history, its present operation, sources of water, future water supply problems including projected shortages requiring emergency conservation efforts. He then introduced Mr. Don Moot of Audio Visual Company, who presented the audio slide presentation he developed for North County Transit District. It took approximately ten minutes and covered their history, current operations and future plans; basically the format the District needs. Manager Meadows then advised the Board that Mr. Moot's quote to the District for a similar presentation is $3800, ,which he f.elt is reasonable based on past experience, and asked for Board authorization. Director Maerkle made a motion, seconded by Director Smith. Discussion followed with several of the Directors requesting further review and price checks. Director Kelly made a motion to the San Diego County Water Authority is I . .. table this proposal, seconded by Director Smith and unanimously carried. District Engineer: LaCosJa Condo -'HCH & Associates District Engineer Kubota advised receipt Dedication of Right-of-Way of an executed grant of right-of-way and easement deed for recordation. Director Smith made the motion, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. I recommended that the Board accept this Reservoir Project - LaCosta The Engineer reported that three Board members went with him to view the pro- posed site. Cablevision Studio and Office Engineer Kubota advised that the Board's connections for this project have saved the builder approximately $2000 and everyone is pl eased. LaCosta Land Company District Engineer Kubota advised receipt of a request from LaCosta Land Company for permission to utilize a portion of our right-of-way in their golf course area to lay underground electrical serv.ice for a TV camera station during the tournament of champions. Discussion followed and Director Kelly made a motion granting permission to lay the line in our easement under District staff di- rection, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. proposed changes in the fire hydrant Harry Fries - Lot 1 I LaCosta Greens v The Engineer advised that Mr. Fries, who has appeared before the Board on a pre- vious occasion, will proceed on the basis of District regulations covering condo water plans. Interties District Engineer Kubota advised that he with all the agreements and field procedures, in coordination with Superintender of Operations Musser and management. High Reservoir Site - LaCosta Concerning the high reservoir, Director LaCosta Land Company wants to do and what they intend to pay for. He feels that the whole district should not have to pay for any special considerations is preparing a roster of all interties Kelly said that we need to know what -2- February 4, 1981 but only for the tank. Engineer Kubota advised that .Lacosta Land Company is concerned that this project be completely coordinated with everyone. He and the General Manager have attended one meeting and, as the Board's questions are answered, they will bring that information to the Board meetings. Legal Counsel : No report. Ratification of Checks: Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Smith and unanimously carried the Board ratified the issuance" of checks No. 6235 through 6285 for the period from January 21, 1981, to Februavy 4, 1981, in the sum of $126,558.22. Other Matters: Director Maerkle asked to go on record microwave oven (see minutes of January 21 , 7 981 ) and added that a1 1 staff should now be required to work from 8:OO A.M. to 5:OO P.M. and not permitted to take half-hour 1 unch breaks and leave at 4:30 P.M. (now done at management discretion). President MacLeod suggested this is a matter for the Personnel Committee. I as not approving the purchase of the Adjournment : The meeting was adjourned at 4:59 P.M. to the next regular meeting on February 18, 1981. Respectfully submitted, "=5?&ifJr -,c -* / /,)g7/p KGd'.: ; #-e= President of the Board of Directors .' .- .._. ' *,-"J-/ /y .9 d * ,AI ,./ P ,- I <~:;/J.&..Y "-0'. P . y/ ,fi;&&+,& Sec'retary of th!,B&rd / / of Directors II /** $ ./' i' 8 I. I I u - 3- February 4 , 1981