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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-11-02; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICl WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 1983, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REI CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008: The meeting was called to order at 2:03 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 Musser, Le! Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota and Executive Secretary. Roger Grc Ruth Honnold , Wil da Simpson and Harold Engelmann a1 so attended. Approval of Minutes : Upon motion of Director Maerkle, secor by Director Bonas and unanimously car) the minutes of the regular meeting of October 19, 1983, were approved as cor) Organizational Reports: San Diego County Water Authority: No report. Director Maerkl e advised . will have a special meeting tomorrow 1 work on an advertisement for a new general manager. Association of Water Reclamation Director Bonas advised that the next r Agencies of North County: will be here at the District tomorrow 9:00 a.m. Mike McCann will speak on ' Sanitation Program. I' I A.C.W.A. Conference - Anaheim General Manager Meadows advised that . Board and Staff have been registered . the conference. The District van will be going up on Thursday, November 10, the meetings of greatesYimportance to our District are scheduled, so those wishing to can meet at the District at 8:OO a.m. Committee Reports: Budget Commi ttee: Director MacLeod reported on their mer draft revised budget. The Committee's recommendations were discussed but no formal actions w.ere taken. The General Manager added that Staff still has yl to meet with the City staff. The Committee hopes to present a budget for Bot consideration very soon. Engineering and Operations Committee: Director Kelly reported on their meet of November 1 at which the importance a 5 year project priority list and the master plan were discussed. The draf master plan has been promised by the District Engineer no later than Decembe The General Manager added that a 5 year project list should be before the Bo' sooner than that. He said that Staff is meeting this Friday to work on the year project list. The need for public hearings by both the District and the City regarding a w rate increase, and the time needed for public notice were discussed. Mentio was made that the Water Authority may also be adding an increase to the wate rate. Legal Counsel suggested that the Board wait for firm information as t a possible Water Authority increase. General Manager Meadows said Staff wou meet with City staff members before the next Budget Committee meeting and he feels that there will be no problem in getting the final recommended water r before the Board by the next Board meeting. I of October 26 at which they reviewed I Closed Session - Possible Litigation Director MacLeod made a motion at 2:4 possible litigation, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. Legal Counsel Swirsky advised that upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded Director Bonas and unanimousl-y carried, the Board went out of closed session returned to regular session at 3:23 p.m. with all Board members present. to go into closed session on matters Recess : President Almack called for a recess 3:24 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 3:38 p.m. General Manager: Operations and Maintenance: Approval of Work: Pipeline Extension General Manager Meadows reviewed thiz Palomar Airport Service Road project to be done for the County anc paid for by them, with the work to be performed by the District crew. Work i: estimated to take 3-4 days. After discussion Director Maerkle made the motior seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried. (See previous discussic and Board actions in minutes of 10/5/83 under District Engineer and 9/21/83 ur Engineering and Operations Commi ttee. ) Report of Activities: The General Manager referred to Superir tendent Musser's report in the agenda 1 Finance and Administration: I Report to Management : District Auditor: General Manager Meadows referred to Cor troll er Brammell Is cover memo and the "Report" in the agenda packet. Discus followed on the various points. The auditor's recommendations regarding the payroll account were discussed an Director Maerkle made a motion to require a Director's signature in addition the present signature requirement but it died for lack of a second. Legal Co suggested that a dollar 1 imitation be established, with checks over $5,000 re quiring one additional signature by a Director. Upon Board concurrence he sa he would bring a resolution to the next meeting for formal action. Purchase Orders : General Manager Meadows asked for Boar approval of the following statement an purchase orders (see agenda packet) : Statement from Association of Cal ifornia Water Agencies For 1984 dues - $1,500.0r P.O. 111-3262 - Marden Susco Assorted pipes & valves , including tax - 3,753.2' P.O. 111-3264 - Parkson Mueller tapping sleeve & ell, including tax - 598.9( I P.O. 111-3272 - Parkson Copper tubing, incl . tax - 71 2.3; Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried. District Engineer: Devel opment Program: Approval of Plans, Agreements and District Engineer Kubota reviewed thi Easements: CT 83-2, Sea Pines: project (see memo and map in agenda p and recommended Board approval of eng neering construction drawings, subdivision and reimbursement agreement (in f of the developer) and authorization of the chairman and secretary to accept easements shown on the tract map. Director Bonas made the motion, seconded Director Kelly and unanimously carried. Acceptance of Easement: CT 81-10A-- The District Engineer reviewed this F Carlsbad Research Center Unit No. 2 (see agenda packet) and recommended E acceptance of the public water systen Director MacLeod made the motion, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimousl) Other Matters: 1 ~~ The Colony at Calavera Hills: District Engineer Kubota recommended approval of the developer's request . temporary occupancy of an additional 14 units. Director MacLeod made the mc seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. Batiquitos Point: The District Engineer reviewed a forr request from the developer (Pat 0' Da; of a proposed condominium project. He recommended that the Board authorize to negotiate with San Dieguito Water District to supply water to the projecl the developer will fund the District's expenses up to $1,000. Director Mac1 made the motion, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. Legal Counsel : Legal Counsel Swirsky advised that ht have the special report which he was orized to prepare, for the next Boar( -7- November 2, 198 Ratification of Checks: Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconc carried, the Board ratified the issuance of accounts payable checks No. 8608 through 8612 and 11331 through 11 373 for the period from October 15 through 3' 1983, in the sum of $299,445.21 , and payroll checks No. 81 5 through 81 9 and l! through 7601 for the period from October 19 through 26, 1983, in the sum of $15,089.10. Di rectors ' Reports : by Director MacLeod and unanimously 1 Women's Opportunity Week (W.O.W.) Director Bonas gave a glowing report o received at the mall. The distaff side of the District took turns at the boo throughout the day and our Water Conservation. Coordinator, Rose Grimm, prepar a! effective display. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:51 p.m. to the next regular meeting on Novembe 1983. the public coverage our water booth Respectfully submitted, .,,,.., ;/* fc PAoL cA( ,,.- President of the Board of Directors '< e& i&+,C /f,/$&&g Se&etary of the Bjjirg-of Directors I ,/ ."J I e - 3- Nnvomhar 7 10Q'