HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-04-20; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNI- CIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON APRIL 20, 1983, AT 2:00 P.M. AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008:
The meeting was called to order at 2:OO P.M. by President Almack with Direct1 Bonas, MacLeod, Kelly, Maerkle and Almack answering roll call. Also present were General Manager Meadows, Controller Brammell, Superintendent of Operatil Musser, Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota and Executive Secret, Rose Grimm, Dick Osburn, Harold Engelmann, Roger Greer and Ruth Honnold also attended.
Approval of Minutes: Upon motion of Director Bonas, secondel by Director MacLeod and unanimously ca the minutes of the regular meeting of April 6, 1983, were approved as mailed
Oral Communications from the Audience:
Rose Grimm - Water Conser- Mrs. Grimm referred to her report (see
' vation Coordinator agenda packet) and the Board actions a the meetingion April 13. She explaine that the Cultural Art Center is booked and Magnolia School is being consider for the presentation of awards to the winners in the WOW program, on Tuesday May 24, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. Unless there is some objection from the Board Mr Grimm said she will write a letter to Dr. Grignon confirming the time and pl noted above. Discussion followed.
Progress Report: Squires Dam Mr. Osburn gave a progress report on t Caretaker's Residence: project. General Manager Meadows reco mended and requested Board approval fo payment of $250 for additional work performed by Mr. Osburn over and above t original agreement. He added that the City has waived the permit fees. Di r Maerkle made a motion approving payment, seconded by Director Bonas and unan mously carried. (See further report under District Engineer below)
Board Action: Master Plan for General Manager Meadows referred to th Public Water System - North and pub1 ic hearing held on February 16 , 19 South of Palomar Airport Road and read a response, from Carlsbad's C and East of El Cami no Real Manager, to reports sent out to intere parties prior to that hearing. In res to the City Manager's suggestions, the General Manager advised that after re of his letter (approximately 1/24/83), we received the Bartle Wells report a a presentation, and the Board will be considering action today, all of which adequately answer the concerns of the City. President Almack asked Legal Ca if Board action is necessary at this time for adoption of the plan. Upon Le
Counsel Is recommendation it was agreed that a resolution would be prepared f Board consideration at the next meeting.
Organ i zati onal Reports :
San Diego County Water Authority: Director Maerkle reported on their me€ of April 14, when resolutions and memc were presented to the widows of William Jennings and Paul Algert. Decisions were made to supply the Jamul Indians with the water they requested, and to Otay $24,613 for excess costs caused by the shutdown of the third aqueduct. Fallbrook Utility District has appointed their general manager, Gordon Tinke to reDresent them on the Water Authoritv board. Director Maerkle then gave
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San Diego Region Water Director Bonas reported on the meetinc Reclamation Agency April 15, held at Olivenhain Municipal Water District. It was a joint meetir of managers and directors and the 1983-84 budget was approved. A progress r on the wetlands project was given. EPA has funded the project with $17,000 for next year. Experimentation with the CCBA process is being tried on SonJ Waste water. The next meeting will be at Otay Water District on May 27 at I
Presidents and Managers President Almack reported on this meel Council of Water Utili ties: where Marshall Davis of Metropolitan C District gave a report on chloriminat' General Manager Meadows added that the maximum contaminant level of THM's (1 ha1 omethanes) has been established as 1 part per bill ion. This is the fi rsl year that we have had to monitor and test for the presence of THM's; beginn'
next year we will have to be in compliance. MWD will be changing its method of disinfection from chlorine to chloramine (a combination of chlorine and ammonia) and expects to be on line next April. This should result in a lower level of THM's and reduction in chlorine odor and taste. Also, chloramine ha: a longer residual period. The Health Department advised that it will be issu new guidelines which may require more monitoring and testing.
President Almack added that a paper was distributed regarding government agent leaving Social Security. There is a possibility that the District's action may be rescinded. 1 General Manager:
Operations and Maintenance:
Approval of Specifications: General Manager Meadows referred to spe Trailer for Skip Loader fications list (see agenda packet) for Board comment, change or approval. The sum of $14,000 has been budgeted for this trailer. If the list meets with Board approval the Manager asked for Board authorization to seek bids. After
. discussion , and upon Legal Counsel 's recommendation , Director Maerkle made a lmotion to consider bids on May 25, 1983 at 2:00 P.M. , seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried.
Superintendent ' s Report: Superintendent of Operations Musser gav the lake level as 500.1 acre feet and said we are buying 11 c.f.s.
Finance and Administration:
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Financial Program: Schedule of The General Manager reviewed his memo c Procedures for Implementation Major Water Facilities Financing Progra
of Rates and Charges (see agenda packet) listing a timetable
April 6. Upon the Manager's recommendation, Director Maerkle made a.motion 2 proving the timetable and directing staff to proceed, seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried.
Control 1 er ' s Report: Controller Brammell briefly reviewed tk computer printout entitled Statement 01 Revenue and Expenditures for the period ending March 31, 1983 (copy in agendz packet).
to carry out the Board's directive of
Purchase Orders:
Invoice from Association of General Manager Meadows reviewed this California Water Agencies re: request for voluntary financial contri- Wild Rivers Litigation bution (copy and support material in a! packet). Director Maerkle made a motic to pay, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried.
P.O. 42-3182 - Case Power The General Manager requested Board ap and Equipment of P.O. 42-3182 to Case Power and Equi for one fork lift attachment for the s loader for a cost of $593.60. After discussion this matter was deferred to l later meeting.
Other Matters :
Proposed Amendments to the General Manager Meadows referred to hi Municipal Water District Act: memo and attached material (see agenda packet) as well as the discussion that
took place at the last ACWA conference. After a brief discussion Director MacLeod made a motion approving the amendments, seconded by Director Bonas. Legal Counsel Swirsky advised that no action is required today and that this will be discussed at the ACWA Conference next month. He recommended that ac be postponed until after that meeting. Directors MacLeod and Bonas withdrew their motion.
Surpl us Meters: The General Manager advised that eight
requested Board action declaring them surplus. Director Maerkle made a moti declaring the following eight meters surplus, seconded by Director MacLeod a
water meters are no longer usable and
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unanimously carried. (#3591181, #5338690 y #3622913 y #3621889, #18342497, #5280578, #14699740 and #3737964 8.)
District Engineer:
Development Program:
Carlsbad Tract 80-47: Resub. District Engineer Kubota referred to tb Lot 8, Pal omar Airport Business plat map and his cover memo (see agend:
Park Unit No. 1 - Building A packet) requesting temporary occupancy
of Building A. Director MacLeod made t motion approving the request, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously ca
Monthly Development Report: The District Engineer referred to this report for the month of March 1983 (sec agenda packet), to which is now being added a new section on capital projects
Squires Dam Piezometer System District Engineer Kubota referred to hi and Settlement Marker Report: memo in the agenda packet concerning tk
'Safety of Dams and recommended authorization of this work at a cost not to e) $250. Director MacLeod made the motion , seconded by Director Bonas and unan- imously carried.
Squires Dam Caretaker's Residence: District Engineer Kubota advised that 1 builder of this residence (Donald Long Construction Co. ) has submitted a request dated Apri 1 15, 1983, to replace A. D. Kirk & Sons Plumbing as a subcontractor with the substitution of Tom Johnson Plumbing. Mr. Kubota said this requires a formal action by the Boar(
permitting the substitution. Director MacLeod made the motion, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried.
Legal Counsel : No report.
Ratification of Checks: Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconc by Director MacLeod and unanimously cai the Board ratified the issuance of accounts payable checks No. 8558 through I and 10550 through 10600 for the period from March 26 through April 10, 1983, in the sum of $74,293.76 and payroll -checks No. 764, 765 and 1362 through 13, for the pay period ending April 6, 1983, in the sum of $8,598.08.
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Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 P.M. the next regular meeting on May 4, 198:
Respectfully submitted,
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