HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-05-18; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON MAY 18, 1982, AT 2:00 P.M. AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL , CARLSBAD , CALIFORNIA 92008 :
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The meeting was called to order ,at 2:00 P.M. by President MacLeod with Director: Almack, Bonas, Kelly, Maerkle-and MacLeod answering roll call. Also present were General Manager Meadows, Accounting Manager Brammell, Superintendent of Operations Musser, Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota and Secretar! Harold Engelmann, Ruth Honnold, Roger Greer, Gary Moselle and Wilda Simpson also attended.
Notice of Adjournment: Legal Counsel Swirsky presented to the Secretary, for inclusion in the official
Minutes Register, a Notice of Adjournment of the regular meeting of the Board of ,Directors of Costa Real Municipal Water District from May 5, 1982, to May 18 1982, at 2:00 P.M., along with a Declaration of Posting signed by Florence M. Woodward. He stated that this is a regularly constituted meeting and anything can be brought before it.
Oral Communications from the Audience:
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Proposed Fire Protection Service: (This subject was moved up from Committee
Building 16, Lot 10 (Moselle) Reports to accommodate Mr. Moselle.) CMWD 81 -212 General Manager Meadows referred to Dist’ Engineer Kubota’s memo of May 14, 1982 (in the agenda packet) summarizing the discussions of the Special Committee and the recommendations of the Engineer that Mr. Moselle be required to includl a detector check valve. The District Engineer referred to the several meeting that have taken place since Mr. Moselle’s original request for a revision in the District policy covering fire service. Our Board has already granted ap- proval for Mr. Moselle to eliminate the underground vault. After further dis- cussion, Director Almack made a motion approving the engineering recommendatio
as outlined in the memo of May 14, 1982, seconded by Director Kelly and Carrie with Director Bonas abstaining.
Bid Opening: Dump Truck The General Manager referred to previous
5-6 yard dump truck. No bids were received. After discussion on the various options it was decided to extend the bid period for an additional thirty days using the existing specifications. Director Maerkle made’a motion to that
effect, seconded by Director Almack and unanimously carried.
Board approval of specifications for a
Organizational Reports:
San Diego County Water Authority: Director Maerkle reported on this meetir
the precipitation. Some pipelines were shut down for repair and relining whi reduced water distribution for the period.
Association of Water Reclamation Director Bonas reported that Bert Elkin Agencies of North County: gave a lengthy presentation with slides at their last meeting on May 6. He cov the imminent possibility of serious water shortages in $an Diego County by th turn of the century, the live stream project, the wetlands project and the CC process. The next meeting will be June 3 at 9 A.M. here at the District.
giving flow statistics as affected by
I San Diego Region Water Reclamation Agency: No meeting. Director Bonas advised tha this agency is considering taking in associate members, possibly from indust to help fund their projects.
Presidents and Managers Council of General Manager Meadows referred to tht
Water Utilities: Summary of Nage summary sheet (in the agenda packet) c( and Benefits Meeting as a result of a meeting of various P 1 member agencies. This is being presen’ to our Board for information only. Our employees will be meeting at a later for the purpose of presenting their requests to management. Also discussed I the P & M meeting was the campaign for Proposition 9. Mike Madigan, a direc. of the Water Authority, gave a lengthy presentation and was not optimistic a the chances for passage of Prop. 9.
Committee Reports :
Engineering and Operations: No report, pending a meeting to review the listed agenda items.
Special Projects: (see Oral Communications from the AudiE above)
Recess : President MacLeod called for a recess 2 2:40 P.M. The meetincr reconvened at " I 3:lO P.M.
General Manager:
Operations: Superintendent of Operations Musser ga\
the 1 ake level at 501.9 feet and we arc currently buying 19 c.f.s.; 17 from No. 1 and 2 from No. 3. The field crew i doing some cleanup work around the reservoir sites, meter reading and routinc operations.
Finance and Administration: General Manager Meadows referred to hi:
memo to the Board (in the agenda packel explaining the increase in the cost of water purchased from the San Diego Cok Water Authority, and the various factors to be considered before our new rat( can be established. He recommended that the Board consider establishing the
new water rates at the Board meeting of June 16, 1982. Discussion followed with Director Maerkle advising that the $10 SDCWA override is still under COI sideration and will not be finalized until June 10. The Manager still felt the public should be notified that the District is considering taking action
on June 16, and the Board concurred.
The Manager then reviewed Accounting Manager Brarnmell 's memo (in the agenda packet) advising that negotiations are still proceeding in the matter of joit City/District utility billing; three firms have expressed an interest in con. tracting to do our 1982 audit; and Louise Crombie has been added to our staf. as a part-time employee per Board action on May 5, 1982.
Manager Meadows asked the Accounting Manager to review the Cash Receipts and Disburse.ments report (in agenda packet) for the ten months ended April 30, l! Mr. Brammell briefly reviewed this statement which shows a total 'receipt ovc disbursement' of approximately $700,000. He added that Wilda Simpson has ex. pressed some concerns and he will be meeting with her next Monday.
Tour of District and Related Fac- Manager Meadows referred to the itineri ilities: Itinerary, May 27, 1982 for the subject tour (in agenda packet and added that all arrangements have bl made.
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California Special Districts Assoc- General Manager Meadows referred to hi: iation: Reconsideration of 1982 memo in the agenda packet and asked thi
Membershi p the Board reconsider payment of the 191
CSDA membership would be of benefit in the legislative area with lobbying support not only from their professional staff but from member districts. A discussion Director Maerkle made a motion to rejoin CSDA with membership for 1982 of $960 and the publication subscription of $120 for a total of $1080, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried.
membership assessment. He added that
1 Purchase Orders : None
Other Matters: General Manager Meadows requested Boar action approving his absence for a vac from June 17 through 25, in accordance with his contract. Director Maerkle I a motion authorizing the absence, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously
carried.
The General Manager advised that Geoffrey Poole has received his certificati as Water Treatment Operator, Grade 2. This is in addition to his certificat as Water Distribution Operator, Grade 1. Julio Valle has received his certi cation as Water Distribution Operator, Grade 1. Both are registered for con tinuing courses.
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District Engineer:
CMWD 77-402, CT 77-8 District Engineer Kubota recommended Mol a Development Board acceptance of the Offer and Ac- ceptance for this water system valued at $93,142.70. Director Bonas made the motion to accept, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried.
CMWD 81-208, Heli-Hangar Engineer Kubota recommended Board ac- Theodore Val 1 as ceptance of the Offer and Acceptance
for this water system valued at $22,000. Director Kelly made the motion to accept, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. I CMWD 78-402, CT 79-5, Lots District Engineer Kubota advised that 6 and 7, La Costa Greens the consulting engineer on the original plans for this project is now deceased. Upon the Engineer's recommendation, Director Kelly made a motion approving the engineering plans for Carlsbad Tract 79-5, as prepared by David M. Thomas and authorize signatures of our President and Engineer on these plans which
set forth the same plans and specifications as those previously prepared by R & R Engineering and approved by our Board, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried.
CMWD 82-107 - Caretaker's Engineer Kubota asked for clarification Residence - Squires Dam I of the Board motion regarding the re- placement of this residence (see minute
of April 21, 1982, page 3). After discussion and the recommendation of Legal Counsel Swirsky, Director Maerkle made a motion "clarifying the motion set forth in the minutes of April 21, 1982, in reference to the caretaker's resid at Squires Dam by stating that the staff is authorized and directed to revise the existing house plans and specifications and present them to the Board for approval and for authorization to go to bid," seconded by Director Almack anc unanimously carried.
CMWD 81 -121 - Tri-Agencies Trans- District Engineer Kubota explained witt mission Project - Squires Dam Ex- sketch on the chalkboard the necessary tension that must be done to relocate the exist pipeline out of the zone of constructic of the new line, and still maintain the existing line in service until the nc line is completed. District personnel may be available to do some of this wc but the Engineer's recommendation was that the Board authorize the expendituj of not more than $5000 for this extra work. After discussion Director Kelly approved the expenditure of funds not to exceed $5000 for the work described seconded by Director Almack and unanimously carried.
Legal Counsel :
Resolution No. 424 - Requesting the Legal Counsel Swirsky presented for thi San Diego County Board of Supervisors Board's consideration a resolution in to Appoint Members of the Board reference to the appointment of Mrs. B and Mr. Kelly to Divisions I1 and V re spectively. Official notification has been received from the Registrar of Voters that they were the only ones nominated for their divisions. This is
normal procedure where no election is required, and is for the term which co mences in January 1983. After review, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seco by Director Bonas, Resolution No. 424, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT REQUESTING SAN DIEGO COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA R
MUNICIPAL MATER DISTRICT," was adopted by the following vote:
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I AYES : Directors : Almack, Bonas, Kelly , Mae] and MacLeod
NOES : Directors: None
ABSENT: Directors: None
Ratification of Checks: Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seco- by Director Bonas and unanimously car
the Board ratified the issuance of accounts payable checks No. 7885 through for the period from May 5, 1982, to May 17, 1982, in the sum of $222,986.57 payroll checks No. 665 through 675 in the amount of $6,210.61 for the payro
of May 7, 1982.
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Closed Session: I At 3:52 P.M. Director Maerkle made a moti to go into closed session for matters of personnel and potential litigation, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously
carried.
Legal Counsel Swirsky stated that. upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Almack and unanimously carried, the Board went out of closed session at 4:42 P.M. and returned to regular session with all Board members present.
Special Counsel - Vernon A. Peltzer Legal Counsel Swirsky made a recommendat,
Vernon A. Peltzer as Special Counsel to the Costa Real Municipal Water Distric in accordance with his letter of employment dated May 7, 1982, to be effective to cover any services rendered after May 1, 1982. Director Maerkle made the motion approving Legal Counsel’s recommendation, seconded by Director Bonas an unanimously carried.
Directors ‘ Reports : None
I that the Board adopt a motion employing
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 P.M. t the next regular meeting on June 2 , 1982
Resp&tful ly submitted,
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Secretary of the Board of Directors
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