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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-08-21; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF TEE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON AUGUST 21, 1985, 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 Bonas, with Directors Almack, Haasl, Kelly, Maerkle and Bonas answering roll call. Also present were General Manager Meadows, Controller Brammell, Legal Counsel Moser, Engineer Blakesley, Operations Superintendent Musser and Executive Secretary Woodward. Terry Rodgers, Barbara Barnhill, Lola Sherman, Larry Willey, Harold Engelmann, Ruth Honnold and Wilda Simpson also attended. I Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Haasl, seconded by Director Almack and unanimously carried, the minutes of the Board meeting of August 7, 1985, were approved as corrected. Consent Calendar Ratification of Checks; Upon motion of Director Haasl, Purchase Orders; seconded by Director Kelly and Ratification of Investments: unanimously carried, the con- sent calendar was approved. Old Business I Investment of Reserve Funds President Bonas referred to the memorandum with attach- ments in the agenda packet. Discussion followed with Controller Brammell responding to questions from the Board. . Director Maerkle was interested in the balances on the improvement districts. Director Kelly said he would like to know more about the arrangement with San Marcos. President Bonas suggested that this matter (investment of reserve funds), as well as LAIF (Local Agencies Investment Fund), should be the subject of a Finance and Administration Committee meeting for a report- to the Board. Mr. Brammell asked that the Directors give him a list of any questions they may have for the Committee. Director Haasl said she will work with Director Kelly to set a committee meeting date and let Staff know. Director Maerkle said he would provide written comments to the Staff. Staff Reports General Manager Establishment of 1985-86 General Manager Meadows re- improvement district tax ferred to his cover memoran- rates; Resolution No. 470 dum, a draft of the resolu- tion, and a compilation of the District's tax history, in the agenda packet. He recommended adoption of Resolution No. 470, in compliance with the legal requirements. Director Maerkle made a motion to adopt Resolution NO. 470 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA I REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT DETERMINING THE AMOUNTS NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION IN 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, 1985, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1986, AND FIXING THE RATES OF TAX TO BE LEVIED FOR SUCH FISCAL YEAR," seconded by Director Almack and unanimously carried. I Report on operations and The Manager referred to Su- maintenance activities perintendent Musser's report in the agenda packet. Report on financial and Mr. Meadows said enforcement administrative activities of a new law regarding fair labor standards on overtime will go into effect in October. After consulting with our Legal Counsel it does not appear that this will seriously affect our District policies. Lake Calavera Mr. Meadows advised that a letter has been received from a group calling itself "Friends of Lake Calavera." They have asked to be notified when the lake is to be discussed. The meeting with the City representatives has been postponed to Friday, August 30, 1985. Legal Counsel Moser said that in accordance with Board direction at the last meeting, he has been reviewing'the City/District Water Service Agreement and the law that would relate to it, and expects to give a written opinion by the next meeting. Based on the agreement and the practice since the agreement was in force, he feels the District has some potential liability for accidents which might occur in the water or on the dam facilities. Liability on the land surrounding the lake is either nonexistent or very limited. After discussion the Board said Legal Counsel should also review the negotiations records prior to the signing of the agreement. The Directors on that committee were asked to provide Mr. Moser with any notes they might have. District Engineer I I Plans, bonds and construction Mr. Moser advised that his agreements re: CT 83-20; firm is general counsel to Rising Glen; CKW 83-106 the developer of this pro- ject so he is disqualified from. participating in this matter. Engineer Blakesley reviewed this project (see Mr. Burzell's memorandum with copies of the three agreements in the agenda packet) and recommended (1) Board approval of the engineering construction drawings for both onsite and offsite water system with authorization for President and District Engineer to execute: (2) approval of and authorization for the President to execute Agreement No. 1 for onsite improvements, Agreement No. 2 for off site improvements and the I, -2- August 21, 1985 ~~ Reimbursement Agreement. Further recommendation is for the Board to deny the developer's request for waiver of fees and condition the above approvals upon the developerls making the required deposits totalling $10,400. After discussion Director Maerkle made the motion as recommended above, seconded by Director Haasl and unanimously carried. Agreement No. I1 re: water Engineer Blakesley reviewed system modifications to Kelly this project (see memorandum pipeline: CT 83-30; Kelly Ranch and copy of Agreement No. I1 CMWD 82-306 in agenda packet) and recom- mended Board approval of Agreement No. 11 and authorization for the President to execute. Director Kelly advised that his attorney has reviewed and approved this agreement. Agreement No. I was approved at the last Board meeting and is not subject to approval by Director Kelly's attorney. After discussion Director Maerkle made the motion as recommended, seconded by Director Haasl and carried with Director Kelly abstaining. Sea Gate Village - CMWD 83-405 Engineer Blakesley reviewed this project for which the tentative map expired some time ago. The City has allowed the developer (Grupe Development) to proceed with the final map and improvement plans provided they are ready for the City Council at the first meeting in September. The agreements and bond are not submitted as yet but the recommendation is for the Board to accept the improvement plans and authorize the President and Engineer to sign them and to approve the agreements subject to our approval when submitted and when fees are paid. After discussion, Director Maerkle made the motion for contingent approval (documents subject to approval by our Legal Counsel and Engineer), seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried. Authorization for staff engineer Mr. Blakesley explained the William E, Blakesley to sign de- need for Board authorization velopment plans and execute en- for him to sign documents gineering department approvals in Mr. Burzell' s absence. as Deputy District Engineer After discussion, Director Kelly made the motion, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. I I Recess: President Bonas called for a recess at 2:46 p.m. The meeting resumed at 3:05 p.m. Legal Counsel I Closed Session re Major Pacil- Upon the request of Legal ities Charge Litigation Counsel, President Bonas called for a closed session and received unanimous agreement from the Board. The Board went into closed session at 3:06 p.m. and returned to regular session at 3:29 p.m. Legal Counsel Moser said that in the closed session he reported the progress of the eighteen lawsuits that have been -3- August 21, 1985 filed to collect major facilities charges and received some guidance from the Board on how to handle those lawsuits. Organizational Reports Association of Water Director Haasl said that the Reclamation Agencies next meeting will be held here at the District on Sep- tember 5, 1985, at 9 a.m. The speaker will be Steve Pearson from the City of San Diego. He is in charge of the Aquaculture I1 facility which was the topic of his presentation to the American Public Works Association. San Diego County Director Maerkle distributed Water Authority a report showing the assessed valuationof the member agen- cies and the corresponding number of votes. The tax rate has been set at .00531 cents per $100 assessed valuation. He then reported on water sales and compared them with last year. San Diego Region Water President Bonas advised that Reclamation Agency the State Water Management Committee (of which she is a member) is very interested in reclamation. Because of that, and even though the City of Carlsbad is handling the reclamation aspect of water in this area, President Bonas felt that the District should be supportive and keep advised. She read her letter to the Board recommending that the District rejoin this group for the same annual membership fee of $1500, with Director Haasl as District representative and Director Almack her alternate. After discussion and upon Legal Counsel Moser's recommendation, the action was made by the following resolution. Resolution No. 471 - Approving Director Kelly made a motion Rejoining San Diego Region to approve the above rec- Water Reclamation Agency ommendation by preparation of a resolution, (No. 471) entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COSTA RECLAMATION AGENCY,'' seconded by Director Haasl and unanimously carried. Presidents and Managers Mr. Meadows referred to his Council of Water Utilities memorandum and a letter from Lois E. Humphreys, board president of Leucadia County Water District, about the employee assistance program. His recommendation was to have a presentation made to our Board. President Bonas asked Mr. Meadows to make the necessary arrangements. I I REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT TO REJOIN SAN DIEGO REGION WATER I California Special Districts President Bonas referred to Annual Conference-Sacramento this conference coming up next September 27-28, 1985 month. Discussion followed. No action taken. i -4- August 21, 1985 Water related seminars Director Haasl said there are several seminars coming up next month; one related to ground water and one to safe drinking water, both of which she is interested in attending. She will provide copies of the brochures to the Board for action at the next Board meeting. Directors' Reports President Bonas: revised President Bonas referred to committee assignments the memorandum with new Com- mittee assignment list in the agenda packet and reviewed the changes. Other Business Water Lines for After discussion about the re- Reclaimed Water quirements for water lines for reclaimed water, Mr. Meadows said this matter is covered in our Water Service Agreement with the City, and that the City is to prepare a master plan for reclaimed water and get input from the District. I Adjournment 1 This meeting was adjourned at 4:23 p.m. to the next regular meeting on September 4, 1985, at 2:OO p.m. Respectfully submitted, &D/&J& ? ', Sekketary I d of Directors I > -5- August 21, 1985