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Home My WebLink About1982-06-16; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNI- CIPAL WATER DISTRICTy HELD 0N.JUNE 16, 1982, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008: I The meeting was called to'order at 2:lO P.M. by President MacLeod with Directors Almack, Bonas, Kelly, Maerkle and MacLeod answering roll call. Also present were General Planager Meadows, Controller Brammell, Superintendent of Operations Musser, Legal Counsel Swirsky (2:41), District Engineer Kubota and Executive Secretary. Mayor Casler, City Manager Aleshire, Roger Greer, Buddy Lewis (2:17: Vern Pel tzer (2 :45) , Ruth Honnol d, Gina Germani (Carlsbad Journal ) , Joan Taylor (KKOS), Joe Ga.ndelman (San Diego Union) y Roy Ward, Ron Real , Lynn Steinberg (2:13 - Blade-Tribune) and A. J. Skotnicki also attended. President MacL.eod welcomed Mrs. Casler, the new Mayor of Carlsbad, and con- gratulated her. Approval of Minutes : Upon motion of Director Bonas, seconded the minutes of: the regular meeting of June 2, 1982, were approved as corrected. Oral Communications from the Mayor Casler read a prepared statement Audience : from the City of Carlsbad to the Board of Costa Real Municipal Water District, urging that the water rate increase not be approved today until further study can be done. She offered the cooperation of the City staff in conducting an indepth rate study. She said she would, if preferred, recommend to City Counci' that the City ''share in the cost of a rate consultant who would give both agenc the benefit of a more thorough study." The Mayor went; on to express a personal commitment to work out not only the watc rates but also the problems outlined in our pending lawsuit, and added her hope that we would "delay pressing (the) suit against the City and allow some time to talk about solutions. 'I by Director Kelly, and unanimously carriec I General Manager Meadows reviewed the figures making up the proposed water rate increase, explaining that the cost of water from San Diego County Water Auth- ority will be increased July 1 , 1982 y from $1 38 to $1 55.50 per acre foot. Because we have been charging the City only $132 per AF, and it is no longer feasible for the District to absorb the difference, the increase in cost to the City is $23.50 (not an overcharge but an equitable increase). The other figure established b.1 the Authority is the agricultural rebate and this has been reduced from 1b39 to $35 per acre foot. The District's override is for parti- cipation in our operating costs of over $600,000 per year. Even with the increase to $'19.17 per acre foot, the City's contribution would be only $104,00 yet they use almost 50% of the water we purchase. With the 506 increase, the total Chlorination charge to the City of $2.50 per acre foot will be approxi- mately $13,500 for the year. The bulk of the increase is not subject to change, but is strictly a pass throu from the SDCWA to the City, the Manager said. He expressed a willingness to delay the increase in override and chlorination charges pending a more detailed analysis which may provide some figures that can be used for an adjustment in January. I Manager Meadows referred to his memo dated June 9 in which he recommended that a study be done of the functions of the District, along with the cost of these functions, so that a current override charge can be determined. He also recom- mended that the Board take no action today but defer action to the Board meetin of July 7 witln a resolution retroactive to July 1. After discussion during which legal counsel advised that the Board could either wait and take care of it all on Ju1.y 7 or could increase the District's customers' rates today and complete the lnatter on July 7, the Board agreed to wait until the meeting of July 7. Further discussion as to who would perform the indepth study was summarized by President MacLeod who said that if the District and City staffs could not reach a solution and recommended an impartial analysis, the matter would be considere at that time. Closed Session: At 2:55 P.M. Director Maerkle made a motion to go into closed session for matters of possible litigation, seconded by Director Almack and unanimously carried. Legal Counse:l Swirsky advised that upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director E3onas and unanimously carried, the Board went out of closed session and returned to regular session at 3:19 P.M. with all Board members present. CRMWD vs. City of Carlsbad Attorney Vern Peltzer advised that in accommodate the City of Carlsbad by giving the City's attorney, Mr. Littlewortl an extension of time so that he can meet with the City to obtain information, on the basis of which the attornies can discuss some potential settlement. the closed session the Board agreed to 1 Recess : President MacLeod called for a recess at 3:22 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 3:37 P.M. Bid Opening: Dump Truck Legal Counsel Swirsky announced that thi openings for a 1980 dump truck as publicized. He read the only bid received, as fol 1 ows : is the time and the place for the bid B.B.S. Truck and Equipment, Inc., Escondido - $22,890, executed by Ronald S. Real. Legal Counsel recommended that Superintendent Musser review the bid to determir if it complies with the specifications. (continued below) Organizationa,l Reports: San Diego County Water Authority: Director Maerkle reported on this meetin! next two years as follows: Roy Lessard, Chairman; Nat Eggert, Vice Chairman; and Francesca. Crowell, Secretary. He advised that a water conservation award ceremony is being held Friday, June 18 at 10:30 A.M. at the Del Mar Fairground Director Bonas expressed an interest in attending and Director Maerkle said he would notify Pete Rios. He went on to report that Mike Graham gave a brief address on the Authority's position on Prop. 9. After giving flow statistics for the month1 of May, Director Maerkle said the Authority is discussing the advisability of using fresh water in recreational lakes. They also had a repor on the state of the art of sea water desalting for alternate water sources. Association of Water Reclamation Director Bonas reported on their meeting Agencies of North County: of June 3 where Dick King, Director of Utilities for the City of San Diego, spok on the future of water reclamation in that city, and his project near the stadi The methane gas from the project will be changed into methanol and Fluor Corp. will buy it. The next meeting is scheduled for July 1 at 9 A.M. here at the District and the group will car pool to view the project. where officers were nominated for the 1 San Diego Region Water Recl amati on A,gency Director Bonas advised that their next meeting is tomorrow at 8 A.M. at the Vista Fire Station on Melrose. I Presidents and Managers Council President MacLeod advised that in a repor of Water Utilities: on desalination they were informed that range between $500 and $1,000 per acre foot. Manager Meadows said Lin Burzell gave quite a synopsis on his views of desalting. He added that CRMWD is planning another public meeting some time in July (12th or 19th). The subject will be desalting and they hope to get Lin Burzell to speak. Rose Grimm is working on this and we will have more on it later. Committee Reports: the cost of converting sea water could Finance: 1982-83 Water Rates: Action delayed until meeting of July 7, 1 Personnel : The General Manager requested a closed session later in the meeting. Bid Opening: Dump Truck (continued) After reviewing the bid from B.B.S. Truck lowing differences from specs quoted: rear axle 17,500 instead of 19,000 lbs.; single sun visor instead of double; bucket instead of bench seats; no Pintle hitch. After discussion, Director Maerkle made a motion to pass up this truck Superintendent Musser reported the fol- -2 - June 16, 1982 and look further, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried. After further discussion, in order to continue the search for an appropriate dump truck, Director Maerkle made a motion to extend the bid period until the Board meeting of August 18, 1982 (63 days) , seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried. General Manager: Operations: from No. 1 and 2.c.f.s. from No. 3. The TAP line repair, which used 40 feet of pipe, is now completed and the line will probably be put back into service in a day or so. It is being chlorinated today and will be flushed tomorrow. Finance and Administration: No report Purchase Orders: None Other Matters: MFOA Conference: General Manager Meadows requested Board authorization for Controller Brammell to attend a two-day conference on August 5-6 in Reno, Nevada, sponsored by the Municipal Finance Officers' Association. Director Maerkle made the motion ap- proving his at.tendance, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. I Superintendent of Operations Musser gave the lake level at 502 feet with 19 c.f.s. Surplus - Water Meters meters surpl usl : The General Manager asked the Board to declare the following 28 irreparable watei I 1 - 8" x 2" Sparling 2 - 8" x 3" Sparling 3 - 3" Trident Crest 2 - 2" Hersey' 1 - 2" Neptune 1 - 1%'' Neptune 1 - 1" Neptune 15 - 5/8" Neptune 2 - 5/8" Rockwell #53228-A #63216-A #63318-A #3005201 . #4522120 #3328072 #4708770 #3737964 #15135055 #19681867 #14017517 #17684632 #20253933 #14496502 #19558515 #20253925 #18696780 #20253921 #17686710 #17686715 #18696779 #23051632 #23051628 #17686714 #17686729 # blank #21578601 #21868154 I After discussion Director Maerkle made the motion declaring the above-listed meters surplu!;, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried. Informational General Manager Meadows advised that all day tomorrow in the Park & Ride lot, the Gorman-Rupp Company will have on display a "Waste Water Pumping Equipment Show on Wheel s. I' C1 osed Session : Personnel At 4:19 P.M. Director Maerkle made a motion to go into closed session for matters of personnel, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. Legal Counsel Swi rsky advised that upon motion of Director Maerkl e , seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried, the Board went out of closed session and returned to regular session at 4:38 P.M. with all Board members present. -3- June 16, 1982 CMWD 82-107 - Caretaker's District Engineer Kubota advised that, Resi dence - Squires Dam according to District regulations, he felt that even though this proposed new structure will be replacing an existing mobile home, CEQA proceedings require an initial study and the filing of a negative declaration. He requested Board acceptance of the initial study which he reviewed briefly, explaining that the required postings and advertising will be performed. After discussion Director Maerkle made a motion to accept the initial study, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. CMWD 82-206 - Palomar Airport Bus- The District Engineer requested approval iness Park Unit 1, Lot 10, CT 79-1 of the fire service for this 14,000 square foot industrial building. After discussio Director Bonas made the motion, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried . CMWD 82-109 - Site acquisition for District Engineer Kubota presented five new reservoir in Lake Calavera Hills documents for Board approval as follows: (1) Grant deed for reservoir site (dedi- cation by Don M. Bowker as trustee of the Martha Killefer trust) ; (2) Easement deed for a 30 foot right-of-way for the TAP line; (3) A corresponding slope easement (2 and 3 from Don M. Bowker); (4) Easement deed for a 30 foot right- of-way; and (5) A corresponding slope easement (4 & 5 from Lake Calavera Hi1 1s). After discussion Director Kelly made a motion to accept the subject documents subject to Legal Counsel Swirsky's approval, with the value of the reservoir site not to ex.ceed $51,480, seconded by Director Almack and unanimously carried. Legal Counsel : C1 aim for Equitable Indemnity - Legal Counsel Swirsky advised that Glen A Franz .X. Eisele Accident Roper, the truck driver involved in this accident, has now sued the estate of Fran; X. Eisele and a corresponding claim has been filed against the District. He recommended that the claim be rejected and notice be forwarded to them. Direct( Maerkle made the motion approving the recommendation, seconded by Director Almac and unanimously carried. Establ ishment of 1981 -82 Legal Counsel Swirsky advised the Board Appropriation Limit that the appropriation figure of $219,861 living index and the population increase for the area, and requested Board con- sideration for adoption of the following resolution to approve that figure. Resolution No. 425 - Appropriations Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded Limit for Fiscal Year July 1, 1982, by Director Almack, Resolution No. 425 through June 30, 1983 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT ESTAE3LISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1982, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1982, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XI11 B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNI AND DIVISION I? OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA," was adopted by the follow-ing vote: I 1 has been established using the cost of AYES : Directors: Almack, Bonas, Kelly, Maerkle and MacLeod NOES : Di rectors : None I ABSENT: Directors: None Ratification of Checks: Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried the Board rat'ified the issuance of accounts payable checks No. 7996 through 804 for the period from June 2, 1982, through June 14, 1982, in the sum of $178,492 and payroll checks No. 692 through 703 in the amount of $6,479.30 for checks dated June 4,4982. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 P.M. to the next regular meeting on July 7, 1982. Respectful ly submi tted, *.i 7- . ,/ /-. { ,;- // -<5 /z5~&,,"c<~/ . - 7 - ;A!;- -., <*;, -.~--"7 . p- Se retary of . President ot the Board ot Illrectors A T.." 1c 1 nor,