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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-10-17; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON OCTOBER 17, 1984, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008 I The meeting was called to order at 2:02 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, Ruth Honnold, Don Agatep,Harold Engelmann (2:42), Art Anderson, Jane Skotnicki, Rodolfo Aubin and Terry Rodgers also attended. Approval of Minutes: Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of September 26, 1984, were approved as mailed. Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 3, 1984, were approved as corrected. Oral Communications from the Audience: Camino Hi1 Is Mobile Home Park Mr. Art Anderson (working with Project CMWD 83-202 PRL Properties) reviewed his letter of October 11 (see agenda packet) requesting reimbursement for all but costs chargeable to their project. District Engineer Kubota confirmed the recommendations in his memo of October 15, that the Board approve the request for reimbursement and consider the actual payment of the reimbursement upon completion and acceptance of the new transmission main. He added that he would bring back to the Board a formal agreement with all the correct figures and a more explicit exhibit map. Director Kelly made the motion approving the District Engineer's recommendations, seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried. Invitation for Annexation of The General Manager referred District Property to the to discussion of this matter City of Carlsbad: at the Board meeting of September 19, and introduced Don Agatep, representing Agatep Corporation. Mr. Agatep displayedagraphicand referred toanarea on themapdesignated by the Coastal Commission as "Site 3." The District's tank is in the center of this area. A group of property owners, comprising 190-200 acres within this area, have formed the "Site 3 Annexation Group'' and are hopeful that Costa Real Water District will participate in the annexation of the entire 250 acres to the City of Carlsbad. In response to Director Bonas's inquiry, Legal Counsel advised that the District has two choices. It could be passive (not make any objection to annexation) or it could be one of the petitioners. The advantage to the District would be better access roads as the property is developed. He could see no disadvantages. Discussion followed concerning possible need for more reservoir sites or larger tanks in this area, and Director MacLeod suggested that this matter should go to the Engineering Committee for further study and recommendations. Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried. I I- Recess: President Almack called for a recess at 2:42 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 2:58. Santa Fe I1 Reservoir Project: The District Engineer distri- buted copies of his memo dated October 17 (see agenda packet) and advised that'the plans and documents are available for Board review. Staff's recommendation is that the Board approve the engineering construction drawings, specifications and contract documents and authorize advertisement for public bidding. Director MacLeod made the motion, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. Upon President Almack's inquiry as to the status of the condemnation proceedings on the site, Legal Counsel Swirsky said that Mr..Endeman, the eminent domain attorney, was ill today and unavailable. However, he has prepared the pleadings for trying to secure immediate possession of the property which is scheduled for December 5. Mr. Kubota, as District Engineer, has submitted his declaration in support of that earlier acquisition of the site. Organizational Reports: San Diego County Water Authority: Director Maerkle reported on their meeting of October 11. Mr. Musik was there and agreed to an extension of time to January 15, 1985, on their negotiations for an alternate water source. He also agreed to make a presentation to the Metropolitan Water Board. I Association of Water Reclamation Agencies: Director Bonas said she would make this report at the next Board meeting. Presidents and Managers General Manager Meadows re- Council of Water Utilities: ported on this meeting at- tended by President Almack and himself. Larry Michaels reported on pending matters in the Water Authority. Proposition 36 was discussed and the group is unanimously opposed to it. If it passes it will result in much litigation. If litigation determines that water rates and fees qualify as taxes, there will be massive refunds and every future fee would have to be approved by two-thirds of the voters. Also a matter of concern is the effect it could have on obtaining capital financing. I Water Agencies Association of San Diego; 10/18/84: Travel arrangements were co- ordinated for this meeting. Committee Reports: Special Committee on Director Maerkle reported on Headquarters Expansion: his meeting and advised that tilt up buildings are too large for our needs. He found out that concrete block buildings are more economical in the size we need. Mr. Maerkle will meet with Superintendent Musser and the General Manager to determine staff needs. General Manager: Operations and Maintenance: Purchase of Vehicles: General Manager Meadows re- ferred to Mr. Musser's memo with attachments and the Manager's recommendation for Board authorization to purchase a one-ton truck from Dixon Ford for the sum of $10,174.38 and a half-ton truck from Dixon Ford in the amount of $7,865.06. Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. District Engineer: Capital Projects: District Engineer Kubota said he will. distribute a revised schedule on the TAP Reservoir Project at the end if this meeting. The regular report will come on the first Board meeting of the month. I- -2- October 17, 1984 Development Program: Approval of Plans and Agreement: The District Engineer dis- Carlsbad Tract 83-21 -- Villages played a large map and re- 0 and P-1, Calavera Hills: ferred to his memo in the agenda packet. After dis- discussion Director MacLeod made a motion authorizing approval of the engineering construction drawings, appropriate signatures, approval of subdivision agreement and authorization of appropriate signatures on all documents, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. Monthly Activity Report: District Engineer Kubota re- ferred to this report with attachments in the agenda packet. Other Matters: Warmington Development The District Engineer reviewed CMWD NO. 83-304: this project, displaying a map and referring to his memo in the agenda packet recommending approval of the engineering construction drawings, relocation of a section of our transmission main, and authorization for the President and the District Engineer to sign the final drawings. After discussion, Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried. Templin Heights No. 3 District Engineer Kubota dis- tachments (see agenda packet) and recommended Board approval of temporary occupancy as requested. Director Kelly made the motion, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. Walnut Avenue Condominium The District Engineer dis- Complex - CMWD 83-108 played a map and'reviewed the proposed relocation of approximately 330 feet of existing six inch line in the City service area. Staff's recommendation is to have the developer build a new eight inchline with the District sharing the cost. The estimated cost is $18,000. The sum of $7,000 will cover the oversizing. This will be set up in a formal reimbursement agreement for Board approval. The action recommended by staff is (see memo in agenda pac.ket) approval of the concept of constructing the new eight inch line with funding to come from the City of Carlsbad, and approval to enter into an agreement with the developer for construction of the new facilities. Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried. City of San Marcos Request The District Engineer distri- CMWD 81-116: buted his memo (see agenda packet) and recommended Board approval, as. requested by the City of San Marcos, of the engineering construction drawings for the relocation of the District's facilities and authorization for the President and the District Engineer to sign. Director MacLeod made the motion, seconded by Director Maerkle. After discussion the motion carried. Consent Calendar: Ratification of Checks; After discussion, Director Ratification of Investments; Maerkle made a motion approv- Purchase Orders; and ing the consent calendar, sec- Acceptance of Easement: onded by Director MacLeod and I CMWD NO. 82-301 tributed his memo with at- I I- unanimously carried. -2- np+hhfi- 17 1 ao A I Adjournment : The meeting was adjourned at 3:53 p.m. to the next regular meeting on November 7, 1984. Respectfully submitted, ,F &d > President, Board of Directors ,/’ ,’ i I I-