HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-02-01; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPP WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON FEBRUARY 1, 1984, AT 2:OO 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 Directors Bonas, MacLeod, Kelly and Almack answering roll call. Also present were Gen- era1 Manager Meadows, Control 1 er Brammel 1 , Superintendent Musser, Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota and Executive Secretary. Rose Grimm, Wilda
Simpson, Roger Greer and Harold Engelmann (2: 56) a1 so attended. 1 - Approval of Minutes: Upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconder by Director Bonas and unanimously carriec approval of the minutes was postponed until the next Board meeting.
Organizational Reports:
San Diego County Water Authority: General Manager Meadows referred to his
(see agenda packet) concerning Metropol itan Water District water rates and tax1 and asking the District's support for the recommendations of the Subcommittee. After discussion, Legal Counsel was asked to review the matter and report to the next Board meeting.
Mr. Meadows then asked if the Board wished to adopt a resolution commending Li, Burzell who retired from the Water Authority on January 1 , 1984. Director Boni made a motion, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried, authorizing Legal Counsel to prepare a resolution for the next Board meeting.
The Manager advised that Hans Doe's retirement from the Vista Irrigation Board is imminent and asked if the Board would like a resolution commending his year of service to the water industry. Director Kelly made a motion, seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried, authorizing Legal Counsel to prepare
a resolution accommodating all Directors' signatures, for the next Board meeti
Association of Water Reclamation Director Bonas advised that the next mee Agencies : will be held here tomorrow morning at 9
memo and the letter from Harry Griffen
II The speaker will be Susan Marks of the Coastal Conservancy.
Other Reports: Director Bonas advised that a water con- servation seminar will be held in Phoeni on February 29 and suggested the District might wish to send Mrs. Grimm if she is available. After discussion it was decided that Mrs. Grim should write tr see if the seminar material can be purchased. Director Bonas made the motion seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried.
Committee Reports:
Water Conservation:
Status report on school program Mrs. Grimm reviewed the status of the WI and re1 ated activities: program and explained the new Metropoli. Water District teaching program for gral 4 and 6. At the awards presentation on February 28, the District will presen' an orchid to each participating teacher in appreciation.
NOTE: Director MacLeod left the meeting at 2:30 p.m.)
Carl sbad News1 etter Mrs. Grimm advised that her article on I (February issue) Directors was rejected by the City Coun because they considered it inappropriat material in an election year. Substitutions were discussed but the deadline was missed.
Finance:
Amendment to Direct Legal Counsel Swirsky referred to the E! Connection Surcharge: decision to revise the Direct Connectia Surcharge and use a front foot fee simi to that used by the City. He reviewed his proposed agreement (draft in agend packet) which will require owners to sign when they receive their building permits. (continued below)
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Status Report on Major Facilities General Manager Meadows reviewed the pre Financing Program: sentation District staff will give to th
City Council concerning this program. H will summarize where we are from the time of signing the agreement with the Ci District Engineer Kubota will review our planning; and Ed Wells will describe the status of our financial program.
Other Committees:
Water Conservation Committee: Director Bonas advised that she and Mrs. Grim reviewed Director Kel ly' s personal slides and have selected some to update the District's slide program.
General Manager:
Operations and Maintenance: General Manager Meadows referred to Supe
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intendent Musser's report in the agenda packet. Discussion followed.
Purchase Orders : The General Manager requested Board rati-
and 21-3309 totalling $12,055.82 (see copies in agenda packet). Director Kell! made the motion to ratify No. 21-3309, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimou: carried. Director Bonas made the motion to ratify No. 21-3304, seconded by Di. rector Kelly and unanimously carried.
Informational - Board Elections General Manager Meadows referred to AB 2' introduced to change the date of the Dis- elections. It has cleared the Assembly; the Senate has made slight changes. I expects the Assembly to concur with Senate changes tomorrow. If approved it w' become effective immediately and the District election will take place in Noven instead of June.
Recess : President Almack called for a recess at
fication of purchase orders No. 21-3304
I 3:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 3:3E
District Engineer:
Development Program:
Request for Temporary Occupancy: District Engineer Kubota referred to his Carlsbad Tract 77-8A -- Paseo de cover memo and map on this project (see la Costa Condominiums (80-405) agenda packet) and recommended Board ap- proval of temporary occupancy. Director Kelly made the motion, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried.
Acceptance of ,Easement: Alga Road The District Engineer recommended Board a Nidening Project -- El Camino Real ceptance of this easement (see memo and r~ to Alicante: in agenda packet). Director Kelly made t motion, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried.
Other Matters:
Carl sbad Tract 73-24 - Sea C1 iff District Engineer Kubota recommended Boar
immediate occupancy of 26 units of this project. Director Bonas made the motio seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried.
Ratification of Checks: Upon motion of Director Bonas, seconded b, Director Kel ly and unanimously carried , t Board ratified the issuance of accounts payable checks No. 8620, 8621 and 11635 through 11696, for the period January 12-27, 1984, in the sum of $144,550.04, payroll checks No. 847 through 852 and 1698 through 1711 for the period January 12-27, 1984, in the sum of $15,198.78, and wire transfers for five certificates
of deposit totalling $500,000.00.
Committee Reports (continued from above)
Implementation (Water Service Agreement)
Supplement No. 3 re: Transfer Legal Counsel Swirsky advised that this of Employees supplement, previously approved by our
approval of this developer's request for
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Board in its draft form, has now been approved and executed by the City Council and he recommended Board action approving the final form and authorizing the President and Secretary to sign for the District. Director Kelly made the mot' seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried.
Closed Session: Director Kelly made a motion at 3:56 p.m.
Director Bonas and unanimously carried. (NOTE: Director MacLeod returned to the meeting at approximately 4:05 p.m. )
to go into closed session, seconded by
Legal Counsel Swirsky advised that upon motion of Director Bonas, seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried, the Board went out of closed session
and returned to regular session at 4:15 p.m. with all Board members present.
Agreement with Coopers & Lybrand Legal Counsel Swirsky recommended that tl.
Board adopt a motion approving an agreemf with Coopers & Lybrand for a final accounting of transactions per the Water Ser Agreement, on the condition that this is acceptable with the City of Carlsbad. Director MacLeod made the motion, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously ca
Amendment to Direct Connection Legal Counsel Swirsky recommended Board a Surcharge (continued) proval of this amendment and authorizatic for the General Manager to sign the agree on behalf of the District. Director Kelly made the motion, seconded by Directc Bonas and unanimously carried.
District Engineer (continued)
Alicante Views -- CT 82-26 District Engineer Kubota requested modifi Project 83-402 cation of the Board action taken at the
Phase 1 only of this tract. Director MacLeod made the correcting motion, secor by Director Bonas and unanimously carried.
meeting of January 18, 1984, to cover
I Adjournment : The meeting was adjourned at 4:38 p.m. tc the next regular meeting on February 15 ,
Respectfully submitted,
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