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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-12-02; Municipal Water District; Minutes.MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 1981, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008: I The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P.M. by President MacLeod with Di- rectors Almack, Bonas, Kelly, Maerkle and MacLeod answering roll call. Also present were General Manager Meadows, Superintendent of Operations Musser, Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota and Executive Secretary. Rose Grimm, Larry Willey and Bryan Watson of the City of Carlsbad, Gary Mosell Harold Engelmann, Ruth Honnold and Wilda Simpson also attended. Approval of Minutes: Upon motion of Director Bonas, seconded carried, the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of November 17 , 1981 , were approved as corrected. Oral Communications from the Audience: Gary Mosel 1 e : District Engineer Kubota introduced Gary Moselle, attorney-at-law, who has a pub- lishing business recently relocated to the Palomar Airport Business Park. Mr. Moselle made an application for fire service last September; however the type of system he wants to install does not have a detector check valve and is not normally approved by this District according to the District Engineer. After evaluating the system requested, the Engineer still does not recommend Board approval. He has recommended to Mr. Moselle an above-ground detector check which eliminates the need for a more expensive underground vault. by Director Maerkle and unanimously 1 The Engineer suggested that the District consider sponsoring a meeting of the water agencies, the fire agencies, the health department, etc., anyone involved in the question of fire protection service. a sprinkler system for his building is about $8,000 and the District require- ments add another $8,000 to that cost. He presented an ordinance (copies dis- tributed) and proposed that an ad hoc committee be formed to do a survey of people who have ha'd sprinkler systems installed in the District in the last three years and among all the districts in San Diego County to determine their policies as to fees, construction requirements, etc. At the end of 60 days the committee will submit a purely advisory report to the Board. There will be no expense to the District and any correspondence would be submitted to the General Manager for approval. Discussion followed and Legal Counsel Swirsky did not recommend adopting the ordinance but did approve the Board establishin a course of action that would carry out the suggestions as outlined by the Engineer and Mr. Moselle. President MacLeod concurred and said he would be on the committee and would appoint another Board member. Bryan Watson (Ca.t-1 sbad Fire Marshal) also volunteered. President MacLeod asked the District Engineer to work with the Manager in formulating a list of people to invite to a meeting on this subject. Committee Reports: Mr. Moselle explained that the cost of I San Diego County Water Authority: No report. The next meeting is schedule for December 17 , 1981. Water Conservation, Reclamation and Reuse: Water Conservation Program: Director Bonas asked Rose Grimm to brin: us up-to-date. She synopsized the ac- complishments to date: (1) She organized the Advisory Council of 35 members; (2) Ralph Wrisley, by donating his time, people and equipment on the garden, saved the District thousands of dollars; (3) The Advisory Counci 1 members cre- ated water booths and manned them, spoke to groups and distributed literature; (4) Rose, in addition to being supportive of the Advisory Council , wrote radic - -spots , ads, articles and numerous press releases , handled the opening of the garden, wrote a newsletter, designed logo for promotional T-shirts, contacted the business community, made hundreds of phone calls, called on restaurants and left tent-cards and wrote numerous letters. Mrs. Grimm thanked the man- agement and Board for their support and cooperation. She then made proposals for Board con- sideration: Fo'r the next six months; (1) Keep ongoing the things already started, i.e., information for the press and publications, biweekly ads in the Chamber, radio information spots, speakers bureau, another photography contest, and Advisory Council newsletters; (2) Seek the cooperation and support of surrounding water agencies in North County to present seminars and forums on relevant subjects; (3) Publish a comprehensive brochure to provide current and concise data on water conservation and other water issues; (4) Have a water saver of the year award; (5) Have an active water conser- vation program for the high school students; (6) Pursue with the Landscape Architects Association some recognition of our garden; and.other matters as they come up. Director Bonas advised that the committc recommends that the Board continue the water conservation program and seek participation of other water agencies in sharing the cost of public relations expenses, and made a motion to that effect, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried. Agreement for Distribution of The General Manager advised that the Recl aimed (nonpotabl e) Water : Water Conservation, Reclamation and proposed agreement (copies were provided to the Board). He added that he received a revised agreement from the County just last night. Some of the re. visions have raised questions so he asked for a continuation and requested that no Board action be taken at this time. Association of Water Reclamation Director Bonas advised that the next Agencies of North County: meeting is December 3 at 9:00 A.M. San Diego Region Water Recla- No report (no meeting). mation Agency: Reuse Committee met and discussed this I Recess: President MacLeod call ed for a recess a. 2:45 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 3:07 P.M. General Manager : Operations: Superintendent of Operations Musser gavc c.f.s. from Station No. 1, 3 c.f.s. from No. 3 and 1 c.f.s. from No. 4. He added that we had a total of 1.44" of rain in November. Director Kelly said he had a reading of 1.7'' and his son-in-law had 1.76". Director Maerkle said the gauge at his business had a reading of 2". Discussion followed about the possibility of establishing a weather monitoring station here at the office. Since the Chamber has the equipment, the Nanager will contact Don Brown. Su- perintendent of Operations Musser added that the crew will be working on a le on the E line. Finance and Administration: The General Manager advised that the the lake level at 500.7 feet with 12 I auditors will be finishing up the audit shortly. Purchase Orders: P.O. 112-2999 - George Fleuret & Sons The General Manager requested Board ap- ?roval of P.O. 112-2999 to George Fleur & Sons to pave the area behind the Park and Ride lot with a proximately 4500 square feet of 3" AC paving with berm at 77C per square foo! (with no gradlng or engineering, not to exceed $4,000. Director Maerkle made the motion to approve, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. -2- December 2, 198 Rep1 acement Vehicle: The General Manager requested authori- zation to go to bid for a replacement compact pickup truck for unit No. 27 which is presently not driveable. The amount of $7,000 is budgeted for this. Discussion followed and Director Maerkle made a motion to go to bid, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carr i ed . Other Matters: Tenant - Ms. Dorothy J. Bates: General Manager Meadows explained that this woman objected to paying the $50 deposit and wrote a 1 etter to the District (copies were distributed). Dis- cussion followed and Legal Counsel Swirsky reminded the Board why the policy of $50 refundable deposits was established. He recommended that the Board retain the policy and suggested that. the General Manager write a letter noti- fying Ms. Bates that the matter was brought before the Board and it was decide to retain the policy. Resol'ution to LAFCO: Director Maerkle asked about the reso- lution (last July) regarding a request for permission under latent powers to generate electri-city,. and the current status. The General Manager said there is some question concerning the EIR requirements which he has to discuss with LAFCO. Discussion followed. District Engineer: Calavera Hills Unit No. 1 District Engineer Kubota advised that I CMWD 78-302 - CT 76-12 the water system is completed and the developer is asking for temporary occu- pancy of 17 lots (lots 8-1 1 and 127-1 39) and recommended that the Board honor this request. Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. Sudan Interior Mission The District Engineer advised that the and recommended Board acceptance. Di- I CMWD 79-411.- CT 80-144 right-of-way documents have been receive rector Kelly made the motion, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carri Water Main Extension for Encina The District Engineer advised that the E eration and approval the plans and spec- ifications of this project and authorization to go to bid. He displayed a map explaining the project. Bid call day will be the first meeting in January 198 The amount budgeted is $25,000. Director Maerkle made the motion approving th plans and specifications and to go to bid, seconded by Director Bonas and unan imously carried. Koll Development - Right-of-way The Engineer advised that the subdivisio CT 81 -10 - Carl sbad Research Center map for this project is ready to record. There is a requirement under the map act that we give permission to the landowner to have this map prepared and recorde The Engineer recommended Board authorization that the President and Secretary sign the acceptance certificate on the tract map. Director Bonas made the motion, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. Discussion foll Proposed Reservoir in Rancheros District Engineer Kubota advised that Da Devel opment : Corporation is anxious to get started on things involved. Regarding the site, four elements must be determined: (1) ve ification that the hilltop will hold the tank; (2) Daon has asked for an ap- praisal of the site; (3) an EIR is required on the reservoir site, and (4) an overall layout of the reservoir as it relates to the neighboring property. Th Engineer asked for Board concurrence that staff seek proposals and bring them back to the first or second Board meeting in January. Discussion followed. PVC Pipe for Short Lines: The Engineer ?resented a request from tb suppliers of asbestos cement (AC) pipe t use PVC wherever short pipes are needed. Director Maerkle made a motion to approve this use, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. Ratification of Checks: Upon motion of Director Maerkle, second€ by Director Kelly and unanimously Carrie the Board ratified the issuance of checks No. 7353 through No. 7399 for the period from November 17, 1981 , to December 2, 1981 , in the sum of $264,011.60. W.P.C.F. - CMWD 79-109 has been done. He presented for consid- this project, however there are several I -3- Decernber '2, 1981 Directors ' Reports : ACWA Conference: Director Maerkle said the breakfast of Vista Irrigation District talked about the slippage at the San Luis Rey Dam. Directors Almack and MacLeod were impressed with the Public Affairs Workshop as well as the one on financing. Closed Session: matters of personnel , seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. Legal Counsel Swirsky advised that upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried, the Board went out of closed session at 4:56 P.M. and returned to.regular session with all Board members present. Adjournment : The meeting was adjourned at 4:57 P.M. meeting was very interesting. Mr. Doe 1 At 4:40 P.M. Director Maerkle made a motion to go into closed session for to the next regular meeting on December 15 , 1981. Respectfully submitted, , President of thle" BoMiT'Of Dir'ectors I .. I -4- ikcember 2, 19E