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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-08-15; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON AUGUST 15, 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, Maerkle and Almack answering roll call. Also present were General Manager Meadows, Controller Brammell, Superintendent Musser, Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota and Executive Secretary. Larry Willey and Harold Engelmann also attended, Approval of Minutes: Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 1, 1984, were approved as corrected. Organizational Reports: San Diego County Water Director Maerkle reported on Authority: their meeting of August 9 at discussed and Pete Rios reported on the status of the Santa Margarita Dam. Director Maerkle then gave water entitlement, water flow and financial statistics. Costa Real is now fourth in assessed valuation among Water Authority member agencies. Association of Water Director Bonas reported on their Reclamation Agencies: meeting of August 2. The speaker neering of Orange, who spoke on their desalting project in Los Banos. The next meeting is scheduled for September 6 at 9:00 a.m. San Diego Chapter, California General Manager Meadows referred Special Districts Association: to his memo in the agenda packet Reorganization Meeting, Sep- covering the reactivation of the tember 19, 1984 local CSDA chapter, of which Di- Registration for this dinner meeting is required by September 14. After discussion it was decided that attendance would be decided at the next Board meeting on September 5. Director Maerkle made a motion, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried, that the District should be represented and pay for the attendance of its representatives. I which Sacramento activities were was Stephen Andrews, TRC Engi- I rector Maerkle is still chairman. American Water Works Association: The General Manager referred to material in the agenda packet. (1) Water Reuse Symposium 111, Registration for attendance at August 26-31, 1984 this symposium is required to be postmarked by August 16. After discussion Director Maerkle made a motion authorizing registration of Director Bonas, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried. (2) California-Nevada Section After discussion Director Maerkle Fall Conference, made a motion to send General October 22-24, 1984 Manager Meadows and Superintendent Musser to this conference, I- seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried, Committee Reports: Finance : Resolution No. 453 Fixing After discussion and upon recom- Water Rates and Charges mendation of Legal Counsel, Di- rector Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director Kelly, and Resolution No. 453, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 401, RESOLUTION NO. 427, RESOLUTION NO, 440 AND RESOLUTION NO. 443, AND FIXING RATES AND CHARGES OF WATER SUPPLIED BY COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 1984," was adopted by the following vote: I AYES: Directors: Kelly, Maerkle and Almack NOES : Directors: Bonas and MacLeod ABSENT : Directors: None Resolution No. 454 Revising After discussion and upon recom- Water Service Connection Fees mendation of Legal Counsel, Di- seconded by Director Maerkle, and Resolution No. 454, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AMENDING RESOLUTION NO, 446 IN REFERENCE TO CONSTRUCTION CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE LINE CONNECTIONS," was adopted by the following vote: rector Bonas made the motion, - AYES : Directors: Bonas, MacLeod, Kelly, Maerkle and Almack NOES : Directors: None ABSENT : Directors: None Personnel: Authorization of Engineering Director Bonas reviewed this rec- Technician Position: ommendation of the Personnel Com- rector Maerkle made a motion to authorize the position, adopt the job description, establish the salary range at 38 ($21,174-25,3341, and instruct the General Manager to advertise for applications, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried, Warehouseman: Establishment of this position was fill it in-house. He was instructed to prepare a job description for review by the General Manager and the Personnel Committee. Office Carpeting: The General Manager advised that we are still waiting for a third bid before making a recommendation. mittee and after discussion Di- I discussed. Mr., Musser hopes to I- Modification of Board Room: This matter was discussed with no appointed Directors Maerkle and Kelly a special committee to look into alternative solutions to the need for additional office space. A report was requested for the next Board meeting. action taken. President Almack Recess: President Almack called for a recess at 3:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 3:24 p.m. Closed Session: Potential At 3:25 p.m. Director MacLeod Litigation: made a motion to go into closed tial litigation, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. Legal Counsel Swirsky advised that upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried, the Board went out of closed session and returned to regular session at 4:46 p.m. with all Board members present. Santa Fe I1 Reservoir Legal Counsel Swirsky recommended Site - Offer that the Board authorize a letter Fe I1 Reservoir site, in compliance with Civil Code of Procedure section 1245.210, offering a total sum of $175,000 for all items set forth in the legal description prepared by the District Engineer -. covering parcels A-E, and that the notice include that the Board will consider adopting a Resolution of Necessity for eminent domain proceedings at its regular meeting on September 5. Director MacLeod made the motion, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. session on matters regarding poten- to the assessed owner of the Santa -2- Auaust 15, 1984 Other Committees: Water Conservation Committee: Director Bonas reviewed the minutes and Mrs. Grim's report (see agenda packet) and recommended Board authorization for the District to prepare and distribute two newsletters during the balance of this fiscal year. After discussion Director MacLeod made a motion authorizing staff to proceed, seconded by Director Kelly and unan- imously carried. I General Manager: Operations and Maintenance: General Manager Meadows reported briefly in the absence of Super- intendent Musser. Finance and Administration: 1984-85 Tax Rates: Status Controller Brammell advised that Report the assessed valuation information changes in the new resolution No. 455, presented by Legal Counsel Swirsky, as compared to the figures of last year. Resolution No. 455 Fixing Upon Controller Brammell's recom- Tax Rates for 1984-85 mendation, Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director Bonas, and Resolution No. 455, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT DETERMINING THE AMOUNTS NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION IN THE COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 OF THE COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3'OF THE COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 4 OF THE COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1984, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1985, AND FIXING THE RATES OF TAX TO BE LEVIED FOR SUCH FISCAL YEAR," was adopted by the following vote: has been received. He reviewed the II AYES : Directors: Bonas, MacLeod, Kelly, Maerkle and Almack NOES : Directors: None ABSENT : Directors: None District Engineer: Development Program: Carlsbad Tract 83-2 -- Unit After the District Engineer's pre- proval of Plans, Maps, rector Maerkle made a motion ap- Agreements and Easements proving the engineering construction subdivision agreement and acceptance of all required easements, as well as authorization of appropriate signatures, seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried. (See memo in agenda packet.) Carlsbad Tract 82-8 -- Village District Engineer Kubota reviewed e G, Lake Calavera Hills: Offer this project and recommended Board and Acceptance of Water System acceptance and authorization for Facilities execution of the offer and ac- made the motion, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. (See agenda packet for memo and attachment.) NO. 2 -- Sea Pines: Ap- sentation and recommendation, Di- drawings. the final tract map, the ceptance document. Director MacLeod Carlsbad Tract 81-30 -- Pace- The District Engineer reviewed this setter Homes: Request for request and upon his recommendation Temporary Occupancy Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried. (See memo and attachment in agenda packet.) - 3- August 15, 1984 Carlsbad Tract 81-5 -- Cecil District Engineer Kubota reviewed Smith Development: Offer and this project (see memo and at- Acceptance of Water System tachments in agenda packet) and Facilities; and Revision of recommended execution of the offer Financial Guarantee and acceptance document, authori- financial guarantee from $192,000 to $100,000 and release of the $192,000 presently held by an instrument of credit when the $100,000 instrument is received by the District. Director MacLeod made the motion, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. Consent Calendar: Ratification of Checks; Director Maerkle made a motion ap- Ratification of Investments; proving the listed consent calendar Purchase Orders; items (see agenda packet), seconded Declaration of Surplus Material: by Director MacLeod and unanimously zation for reduction of the I carried. ,. Directors' Reports: Local Phone Calls: Director Maerkle referred to a cerning metered charge for local calls to be effective November 1, 1984. recent notice from Pacific Bell con- Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. to the next regular meeting on September 5, 1984. Respectfully submitted, fl df I qu President -of the Board of Directors ors I I- -4- Auaust 15. 1984