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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-06-03; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNI- CIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON JUNE 3, 1981, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008: The meeting was called to order at 2:04 F.M. by President MacLeod with Directors Bonas, Kelly, Maerkle and MacLeod answering roll call. Also present were Gen- eral Manager Meadows, Accounting Manager Jackson, Superintendent of Operations Musser, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Gistrict Engineer Ktibota and Executive Secretary. Utility and Maintenance Director Greer (2:09 P.M.) of the City of Carlsbad, Harold Engelmann , Leonard Izbicki , Ruth Honnold and Wilda Simpson (2:15 P.M. ) also attended. Approval of Minutes: Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded the minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, 1981, and the adjourned meeting of May 27, 1981, were approved as mailed. I by Director sonas and unanimously carried, Oral Communi cat i ons from the Audience: Leonard Izbicki Project Manager Meadows advised that Mr. Izbicki was back (see minutes of May 20, 1381 ) and wished to address the Board. Staff has met with Mr. Izbicki on his site and nave reviewed his plans. Mr. Izbicki then appeafed for a variance in his case and read from Costa Real MWD's resolution as follows, "there is a potentia for deviations from the rules and regulations, as outlined above, whenever the design concept is promulgated, which Fill require an individual evaluation and determination.': Discussion followed and President MacLeod recommended that the Engineering Committee, working with Legal Counsel Swirsky, do a study and bring back a report. Committee Reports: San Diego County Water Authority No report I Water Conservation, Reclamation and Reuse: Water Reuse Symposium. The General Manager referred to tnis sym- August 23-28, Nashington, D.C. posium, tabled at the last neeting. Dis- cussion followed xith President MacLeod recommending authorization for Director Bonas to attend. Director Kelly made the motion , seconded by Dir. Maerkle and unanimously carried. Association of Water hecl amation No report. Director Bonas advised that Agencies cjf North County the next meeting is scheduled for Thursdl June 4 at 9:OO A.M. at Costa Real MWD. Bill Fannon will give a report on his engineering study which is pretty much compl eted. San Diego Region Water Director Bonas reporteti on the meeting Reclamation Agency of May 22 at Olivenhain. On the wetland the one acre ponds. The DWR has an agreement to pay the Agency another $4O,OO on July 1 and EPA in Ada, Oklahoma, is going to provide an unknown amount of additional funds. The first staae of the CEBA process is equivalent to sec- onaary treatment with the cost at !j500,000. Director Bonas advised that Mr. Elkins requested that all the member agencies send letters prior to June 8, 9 and 10, to their assemblymen and senators urging support of the CEBA process. Mr. Elkins and ACWA's John Frazier will be in Sacramento on those dates tryin5 to get funding. Director Bonas then asked for Board approval to send letters from our District to Frazee and Craven requesting that they listen to Mr. El kins' presentation. Director Kef ly made a motion , seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. The next meeting is June 19, 8:OO A.M. at Otay Municipal Water District. Personnel Committee: 1981 -82 Salaries and Benefits The General Manager advised that this CI mittee has not ha3 a chance to meet sin! last week. President MacLeod said tnat Director Smith may not be back and th, the Chairman of this commi ttee has requested that Director Maerkle assist on this matter. Director Maerkle agreed. project , tne new 2 iners are in place on I General Manager: Operations: 1 Skip Loader/Backhoe Approval of The Manager advised that purchase of a Specifications and Authorization skip loader and possibly a combination to Seek Bids backhoe, was approved in the 1980-81 budget. He has been asked to reagendize the request for approval of the specifications and authorization to seek bids, as submitted previously. Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Di- rector Kelly and unanimously carried to so approve. Superintendent of Operations Musser gave the lake level this morning as 502 feet. Squires Dam is slowly beins filled in anticipation of heavy summer usage We are buying 21 c.f.s. from Station No. 1 and 1 c.f.s. from Station No. 4. Operations -and maintenance are routine with s'iow headway being made on the "park and ride." Finance and Administration For information the Manager advised that varfous programs and activities to be submitted to the Board in the near future Proposition No. 4 Manager Meadows asked Legal Counsel Swirs to explain legislation adopted January 1 1981, and retroactive to 1979 when the Gann initiative was passed. Mr. Swirsk: advised that this legislation basically says that local agencies cannot spend any more money than they spent in 1979, subject to cost-of-living index and increase in population figures which are sent out each year by the Department of Finance to all governmental agencies. These statutes now provide that the appropriations limits must be established by the Board of Directors prior to July 1 of each year. They also provide that the worksheets wherein the local governmental agency (CRMWD) establishes the cost-of-1 iving increase and the additional population, must be available for public inspection at least 15 day, before adoption of the resolution for appropriation limitations. These steps must be taken before budget can be approved. If the budget exceeds the limit- ations, that amount must be paid back by reducing the tax rate the next time. Discussion followed to determine the date for a Board meeting to adopt the resolution for appropriation limitations. This was set for Friday, June 26, 1981, at 9:00 A.M. so the figures must be available for public inspection on June 11, 1981. Purchase Orders: P.G. No. 61-2916 - Parkson, Inc. The Manager asked for Board approval of one 3" ClaValve in the amount of $845.88. Director Maerkle made the motion to ratify, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. P.O. 61-2914 - Rockwell Inter- Manager Meadows requested Board approval national of P.O. 61-2914 to Rockwell Internationa for one 4" turbo meter in the amount of $879.80 plus freight. Director Maerkle made the motion to ratify, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried. P.O. 61-2913 - Rockwell Inter- Ine Manager asked for Board approval of na t i onal P.O. 61 -291 3 to Rockwell International for 120 5/8" x 3/4" meters (for inventor in the amount of $4370.59 pius freight. Director Kelly made the motion to ratify, seconded by Director Kaerkl e and unanimously carried. Gther Matters: Chamber of Comrrierce Journal Fresident MacLeod suagested that CRMWD the Chamber will be publishing. After discussion tnat this would be a good medium for promoting water conservation, Director Kaerkle made a motion auth- orizing purchase of a half-page ad, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimousl) carri ed. he is in the process of describing the I P.O. No. 61-2916 to Parkson, Inc. for -. I purchase an ad in the 4th of July journ; Recess : Fresident MacLeod called for a recess a1 2:41 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 3:Ol P.M. -2- June 3, 1981 District Engineer: Public Hearing - Master Plan for District Engineer Kubota recommended Public Water System - Palomar that the Board establish a public hearin! Airport Area date. Legal Counsel suggested a regular authorization for staff to notify and advertise. Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. Proposal for Water Reclamation The Engineer referred to material distri- and Reuse Master Plan buted this morning and a request from the General Manager that this proposal be presented to the Board. Director Bonas felt that much of the material is covered in Bill Fannon's study which will be presented tomorrow at the Assoc- iation of Water Reclamation Agencies' meeting. Director Maerkle suggested putting this on the agenda for- the meeting of June 17 for further discussjon. Park and Ride The District Engineer distributed a colol what is being done by the District and what is being done by CalTrans. Heliport Hangar - Ted Vallis District Engineer Kubota drew a sketch on the board showing a proposal to get water to this hangar in the Palomar Airport by putting in a 12'' line and con- necting it to the 16" line in Palomar Airport Business Park through the existing 20" casing under Palomar Airport Road at the entrance to the airport. !he Engineer asked for Board approval subject to the Fire Marshal's approval. After discussion Director Bonas made a motion to approve proposal as stated, subject to reimbursement for the cost of the 20" casing, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. Board meeting date (July 15) and Board I coded sketch of this facility showing - I LaCosta Condo - Camel ot, CT 7906 The Engineer presented the proposal for A. J. Hail CO. - Project 79-402 this project which will have 24 units, with a sketch on the board, and recom- mended approval of the plans. Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director Kel ly and unanimousiy carried. NW Corner of Alga Road and El Engineer Kubota advised that Mr. Mola is Camino Real - Zone Change in the process of getting this property rezoned to C2. Virginia Robertson Property ' Woodward Company District Engineer Kubota i.ndicated on a map the location of this proposed devel- opment of approximately 500 homes. CRMWD/City of Carlsbad Agreement The Engineer advised that the City wants to extend in the NE quadrant and emphasi, that the District should be sure there is no duplicating of water lines as property is annexed. Quail Ridge and Temp1 in Heights The Engineer advjsed that these projects District $70,000 including cash contribution for the pipeline. Legal Counsel : Resolution No. 412 Legal Counsel Swirsky advised that ACWA ACWA Insurance (JPAI ) requires Board authorization by resol uti approving their loss prevention inspecti He recommended approval and adoption of Resolution No. 412, entitled: "RESG- LUTION OF THE BGARD OF DIRECTORS GF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT APPRCIV A LOSS PREVENTION INSPECTION." Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Bonas, the resolution was passed by the following vote: are now completed and have paid the I AYES : Directors: Bonas, Kelly, Maerkle and MacLeoa NOES : Di rectors : None ABSENT : Di rectors : Smi th Ratification of Checks: Upon motion of Director Naerkle, seconde by Director Kelly and unanimously Carrie -3- June 3, 1981 the Board ratified the issuance of checks No. 6668 through 6707 for the period from May 20, 1981, to June 3, 1981 , in the sun of $130,C76.01. Closed Session: At 3:55 P.M. Director Maerk'le made a mot to go into closed session on matters of personnel and possible 1 itigation, 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 sessic at 4:25 P.M. and returned to regular session with ail Board members present. Ad j ournment : The meeting was adjourned at 4:26 P.M. I to the next regular meeting of June 17, 1981. Respectfully submitted, e "-" " .~ &/A2 >7L -2-4 &Yy - President of the Board of Directors ' 2 45[p;dgg Secretary of t oard of Directors 1 I -4- June 3, i981