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Home My WebLink About1983-06-29; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNI- CIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON JUNE 29, 1983, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008: The meeting was called to order at 2:02 P.M. by President Almack with Director Bonas , MacLeod , Maerkle and Alrnack answering roll call. Director Kel ly arrive at 2:04 P.M.' A1 so present were General Manager Meadows , Controller Brammell , Superintendent of Operations Musser, Vernon Pel tzer (sitting in for Legal Coun Swirsky), District Engineer Kubota and Executive Secretary. Rose Grimm, Harol Engelmann, Bob Ladwig of Rick Engineering, Jack Henthorn of Agatep Corporation Joyce Benefield and Ed Elliott of McMillin Developers also attended. Notice of Adjournment: Mr. Peltzer presented to the Executive Minutes Register, a Notice of Adjournment of the adjourned meeting of the Boar of Directors of Costa Real Municipal Water District from June 15, 1983, to June 29, 1983, at 2:OO 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. Approval of Minutes : Upon motion of Director Maerkle, second€ by Director Bonas and unanimously carric the minutes of the regular meeting of June 15, 1983, were approved as mailed. District Membership in As a continuation of the discussion on Reclaimed Water Agencies: June 1 (see minutes under S.D. R.W. R.A. ), Director Maerkle made a motion that the District should discontinue its membership in the San Diego Region Water Rec- lamation Agency, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. President Almack suggested dissolving the Water Conservation and Reclamation Committee; however, no formal action was taken. After discussion it was decided to continue the District's membership in the Association of Water Reclamation Agencies of North County and Director MacLeoc made a motion to pay the annual dues of $50, due July 1, 1983, seconded by Di- rector Kelly and unanimously carried. Water Conservation - WOW! Rose Grimm gave a slide presentation of all the art posters entered in the WOW! contest. Director Bonas advised that she had described the District's water conservation program to Nat Eggert, a S.D.C.W.A. director, and he was interesi in using it at a meeting of the California Water Resources Association in August. Director Maerkle said he would make any necessary arrangements with Mr. Eggert. Status Report: Major Water Director Maerkle advised that the Financ Facilities Financing Program Committee, after meeting with the staff charge be effective as of August 1, 1983, and that it be tied to the issuance of building permits. However, because the transcript of the 1 ast pub1 ic hear, and the final Bartle Wells report had not been received, details are not yet available. These documents have now been received and will be reviewed beforc formal action is taken. Manager Meadows distributed copies of the above-ment documents as well as letters from Bob Ladwig (Rick Engineering) , Agatep Compal and Mr. Ed Wells, so the Board can be in a better position to consider the re1 ommendations the Finance Committee will be making at the meeting of July 6, 1' Mr. Ladwig reviewed his letter to the District and reiterated his recommendat for lower fees. Mr. Elliott of McMillin Developers asked about provision for grandfathering projects already in progress. Mr. Meadows said the answer wil probably be yes, and the formula will evolve around the building permit. If valid building permit has been issued, a fee will not be charged. Discussion followed. Adoption of Resolution: Appro- Controller Brammell reviewed the factor priation Limit for 1983-84 received from the Department of Finance of the State of California, which refle an appropriation limit for the District's general fund of $233,272 for fiscal 1983-84. He requested that the Board adopt Resolution No. 437 establishing the appropriations limit for the District. I Secretary for inclusion in the official I will propose that the major facilities I Resolution No. 437 - Establishing Upon Controller Brammell 's recommendatic Appropriations Limit for Fiscal fol lowing a brief discussion, and upon 1983-84 motion by Director Maerkl e, seconded by Director MacLeod, Resolution No. 437, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WA1 DISTRICT ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1983, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1981 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XI11 B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFOR! AND DIVISION 9 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA," was adoptec by the following vote: I AYES : Directors : Bonas , MacLeod , Kel ly , Maerl and Almack NOES : Directors: None ABSENT: Directors : None Committee Reports: Finance: Status Reports General Manager Meadows advised that si1 1983-84 Budget and recent agreement between the District a1 1983-84 Water Rates the City of Carl sbad the staffs of both entities are trying to implement variou! things; i.e., uniform water rate, transferring operations and maintenance fun( etc. One of the goals is a combined budget which will take into account the I for both entities to do the total water management function. From that they hope to recommend a uniform water rate. The recommendations will probably be ready by the middle of August but will be retroactive to July 1. Recess : President Almack called for a recess at 2:55 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 3:lO P.M. Personnel (Closed Session): Director MacLeod and unanimously carried. Attorney Peltzer advised that upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Di rector Maerkle and unanimously carried, the Board went out of closed session returned to regular session at 3:34 P.M. with all Board members present. Employee Contribution to PERSI Attorney Peltzer asked the Board to con Vision Insurance/Dental Insurance sider a motion that the District, effec the first pay period ending after July 1983, will contribute the employees' share of the Public Employees' Retiremen System and that effective July 1, 1983, the District will provide vision and dental insurance for the employees only. Director MacLeod made the motion, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. President Almack instr management to prepare formal job classifications and salary ranges. Other Committees: Director Bonas reported briefly on a le from Harriet Stockwell of SANDAG accept the recommendations of the AWRA committee concerning small wastewater reclama pl ants. General Manager: Purchase Orders: P.O. 62-3200 - Parkson The General Manager requested Board ap- proval of P.O. 62-3200 to Parkson for c 3" cla valve for a total cost of $778 including tax. This is for a service connection at Macario Canyon Park. The District will be reimbursed by the Ci Director Maerkle made the motion approving the purchase order, seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried. P.O. 62-3201 - J. C. Penney General Manager Meadows asked for Boarc approval of P.O. 62-3201 to J. C. Pennf for aluminum shades for the Squires Dam residence for a total cost of $1121.: including tax. After discussion Director Maerkle made the motion approving the purchase, seconded by Director MacLeod and carried, with Directors Bonas and Kelly opposing. I Director Maerkle made a motion at 3: 11 to go into closed session, seconded by I -2- June 29, 198: Rental for the Squires Potential increase in the rent was disc Dam Residence and comments were made about who would permitted to live there. Attorney Pelt suggested that the value of the full time caretaking, as well as a fair renta for the house, should be considered. President Almack asked the Manager to m a study of this. Director MacLeod added that since Bryan Troupe has been liv in the previous residence the Board should go on the basis that he and his fa will continue to live at the Squires Dam residence in the role of caretaker a should reassure him of this. Progress Payment for the General Manager Meadows recommended a Squi res Dam Residence progress payment to the Donald M. Long Construction Co. (as approved by the in spector and the District Engineer) in the sum of $19,086.80. Director Maerkl made the motion approving the payment, seconded by Director MacLeod and unan- imously carried. Photo Contest General Manager Meadows advised that a1 photo entries wi 11 be displayed at Home Savings on Elm Avenue from June 29 through July 6, 1983. Discussion followed as to some legal way to keep a record of the pictures entered, i.e., have pri made or take a photo of the entries and keep a scrapbook. Attorney Peltzer s this can be done with the entrants' permission. He also suggested that the rules could be set up so that all entries become the property of the District No action was taken; Legal Counsel Swirsky will be consulted. District Engineer: Carlsbad Tract 81-10A Buildings District Engineer Kubota recommended Bo A, B & C, Lots 7 and 10, Unit 1 acceptance of two easement documents co Accepting Easements ering the public water system for this project and authorization for the Secre to so note on the documents. Director MacLeod made the motion, seconded by D rector Maerkle and unanimously carried. DistrictlCity Agreement District Engineer Kubota advised that h has had his first meeting with Roger Gr Roy Kackley regarding the transition and hopes to be able to report on a form understanding at the Board meeting of July 6. Directors ' Reports: None I I Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 P.M. the next regular meeting on July 6, 198 Respectfully submitted, . '" , ../ J,,? ,<" ;' I ;' , T /" / -.,< . I .. >' "/ , , ,I d :; A'p :/' ,! j,"., ! ' L, , ;.*, J-; ',-, L .* /; '. 'k. ,/ /' i J Presicfent of the Board of Directors \&&Nh& // I /. SecPetary of the )Yard of Directors /I 3 I...-., 3n 1 n