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Home My WebLink About1983-07-06; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNI- CIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON JULY 6, 1983, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008: The meeting was called to order at 2:04 P.M. by President Almack with Direct( Bonas, MacLeod, Kelly, Maerkle and Almack answering roll call. A1 so present were General Manager Meadows, Controller Brammell , Superintendent of Operatic Musser, Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Ehgineer Kubota and Executive Secreti Roger Greer, Dick Osburn, Douglas Kirk (A. D. Kirk ti Sons Plumbing), Joyce Benefield (McMillin Developers), Bob Ladwig (Rick Engineering) and Doug Ledsi (Standard Pacific) also attended. Oral Communi cations Mr. Kirk advised that A. D. Kirk & Son! from the Audience: P1 ulmbing was rep1 aced as pl umbing con- tractor on the Squires Dam residence b; the general contractor, Donald M. Long Construction. Mr. Kirk's contention i that this replacement was illegal. After discussion Legal Counsel Swirsky stated that the primary reason for listing the subcontractors on a public WOY contract is not to give the subcontractor the right to have a contract, but rather so that when the awarding body is making their investigation they can determine exactly what work the general contractor is going to perform and whether he is competent, and what work is going to be performed by subcon- tractors. The District is not in a position to sit as a judge or a jury. Tt matter is between the general contractor and the subcontractor. (See agenda packet for correspondence. ) Progress Report: Squires Dam Dick Osburn reported on the status of t Caretaker's Residence construction. The contractors expect t report will be prepared for the next regular meeting. Board Consideration of Recommended Director Maerkle advised that this matt Charges: Major Water Facilities is still being discussed as to amount t Financing Program be charged. The increase will be ef- fective August 1, 1983, and will be increased gradually over a period of time. (.See agenda packet for General Manager's memo. ) Organizational Reports: San Diego County Water Authority: No report. The next meeting date is Ju Association of Water Reclamation Director Bonas advised that the next me Agencies of North County: is tomorrow at Pea Soup Andersen 's (thi reviewed the minutes of the last meeting at which Case Housen spoke on variou methods of waste disposal. I be finished Friday, July 8. A final 1 birthday anniversary). She briefly I Pres i den ts & Managers General Manager Meadows referred to a Council of Water Utilities: report prepared by Nick Nichols of the Water Authority (see agenda packet) and presented to the Presidents & Managers Council, regarding the Water Technoloc program at Palomar College. Because of the needs of the college they (the Wa Tech class) are required to move and Mr. Nichols is soliciting funds to re- locate a building being donated to the program by San Marcos CWD. The amount requested is $1,000 per agency to be paid into a trust fund account at the Water Authority, which will also administer it. After discussion Director Bo made a motion to donate $1,000 from Costa Real , seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried. Committee Reports: Open House - Squires Dam At President Almack's request, Director upon completion of the caretaker's residence, we take City and Water Authorit officials on a tour of the District, endi:ng up at the new caretaker's residen for a ribbon cutting ceremony. President Almack appointed Director Bonas chairman of the committee. Maerkle explained his suggestion that, ACWA Water Conservation Cammi t tee Director Bonas reported receipt of a le from Garvin White, president of ACWA, a pointing her to the ACWA Water Conser- vation Committee. Recess : President Almack called for a recess ai 2:4:5 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 3:05 P.M. General Manager: Operations and Maintenance: General Manager Meadows referred to Su- perintendent Musser's report in the agenda packet. I Finance and Administration: No report. Purchase Orders: P.O. 71-3204 - Rockwell The General Manaqer reauested Board ap- International proval of P.O. 71-3204 'to Rockwell In- ternational for sixty 5/8 x 3/4" meters etc. , for a total of $2,476.80 including tax plus freight. Director MacLeod made the motion approving the purchase order, seconded by Director Maerkle ar unanimously carried. Water Agencies Association of General Manager Meadows advised that tt San Diego County - Quarterly next quarterly meeting will be held at Meeting July 28, 1983 the Wild Animal Park with RSVP's requir by July 22. We will finalize this at t next Board meeting on July 20. Assembly Bill 2182 - Municipal The General Manager referred to discuss Water District Election Dates on this topic at the last ACWA Conferen a memo from Mickey A1 1 en of ACWA sugges this will be a subject for next year's legislative session. District Engineer: 1 CMWD 83-301 - Sea Pines Dis.trict Engineer Kubota introduced Dou Led:sam, project manager of this Standar Pacific project. The District Engineer n2viewed the water line changes requi for this development and advised that several Board actions wi 11 be necessary The existing easement document states that the owner of the land cannot do an. thing to our right-of-way without our written permission. The first recornmen1 agreement for action today states that the developer has permission to go on our right-of-way but will be responsible for any expenses and/or damage. The second recommended agreement pertains to our later K line (which will be cove with up to 15 feet of fill ) , and agrees that any expenses for damage to the 1 will be the responsibility of the developer. Because the 1 ine will be buried under 15 feet of fill it will require eventual relocation, necessitating a th agreement for relocation of the pipeline with an equivalent line as specified in the agreement, at the expense of the developer. Director Maerkle made the motion approving the agreements, seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried. CMWD 82-401 - Pacesetter The Di'strict Engineer gave the backgrour Homes - CT 81-30 of the District's original agreement wil Occidental Land, and recommended that tt Board approve the following agreements with Pacesetter Homes: (1) that Pace- setter Homes will take over all the contractual obligations of Occidental Lanc (2) that a pressure regulating station be built, with a reimbursement agreemer showing the developer's share as 7%, with 93% chargeable to future developmenl on the approximately 339 acres west of the site. The estimated cost of the station is $70,000. After discussion, Director MacLeod made a motion approvir the agreements, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. CMWD 82-209 - Palomar Oaks District Engineer Kubota recommended Bo; Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and I CT 80-38 acceptance of a right-of-way document fr Birtcher Pacific for this development. Di:rector Kelly made the motion, seconc by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. Avenida Encina Pressure Regulator The District Engineer advised that since the City and District now have an agreen the two-way flow meter, approved for installation, is no longer needed and he recommended Board action that it not be installed. Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried. Upon suggestior of Legal Counsel the motion was _____. rescinded until staff can review the matter Legal Counsel : No report. Ratification of Checks: Upon motion of Director Maerkl e, seconded carried, the Board ratified the issuance of accounts payable checks No. 8576 through 8587 and 10872 through 10934, for the period from June 15 , through June 30, 1983, in the sum. of $180,544.04, and payroll checks No. 778 through 783 and 1438 through 1469, for the period from June 15, through June 30, 1983, in the sum of $22,669.62. by Director MacLeod and unanimously I Adjournment: The rneeting was adjourned at 3:39 P.M. to the next regular meeting on July 20, 1983. Respectfully submitted, / j ,? ?f . /- : i ?*i > i ,"! i j ,. J ,/,/j ' 2 ,.e i / 4 'f:. i : I. jI '"%\ L. &,' J'' I,i Lis .., z, [, If, \ . , ::, J I President of the Board of Directors LJ, afl: Secretary of th& y/&lg rd of Directors I I 0 9 Julv 6. 798: