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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-02-05; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON FEBRUARY 5, 1986, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 5950 EL.CAMIN0 REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008. The meeting was called to order at 2:OO p.m. by President Bmas, with Directors Almack, Haasl, Kelly, Maerkle and Bonas answering roll call. Also present were General Manager Meadows, Controller Brammell, Engineer Blakesley, Superintendent Musser, Legal Counsel Moser and Executive Secretary Woodward. Lin Burzell, Geoff Poole, Rose Grimm, Lola Sherman, Scott Thomas, Barbara Barnhill, Barbara Hallman, Roger Greer, William Daugherty and Melissa Cobb also attended. I Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Haasl, seconded by Director Almack and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 15, 1986, were approved as mailed. Oral Communications from the Audience I Request to Relocate Electrical $his was moved up on the a- Pedestal (Wil-liam Daugherty) genda because Mr. Daugherty was in attendance. After he presented his appeal to have the District pedestal, currently located in his front yard, relocated to the property line, Mr. Blakesley reviewed the possible alternatives and estimated costs. After discussion during which Mr. Daugherty indicated his willingness to pay all or part of the cost if.he could get a more definite idea of what that cost would be, Legal Counsel said there would be no problem if the pedestal is moved at the property owner's expense. If the District participates in the cost there could be a problem because there is no benefit to the District. After further discussion Director Kelly made a motion to allow relocation of the pedestal with all costs to be absorbed by Mr. Daugherty and with District staff authorized to work with him. Mr. Daugherty agreed to decide whether he wanted to pay for the relocation when the costs were determined. . After more discussion, Director Haasl made another motion to allow relocation of the pedestal with the cost of the move to be split between the District and Mr. Daugherty with engineering to be done by the District. Director Almack seconded Director Kelly's motion and the motion carried with Director Haasl voting no. Melissa Cobb Mrs. Cobb explained to the Former Employee Board that she felt she had been unfairly dismissed with- out warning or counseling. Legal Counsel advised the Board that our Administrative Code has a procedure for addressing this matter. He suggested that if the Board wishes to consider the petition they set a time when the Board feels it convenient to review the decision of the Gen.era1 Manager. It can be done in either open or closed session. Director Maerkle made a motion that the matter be considered at the next regular Board I J meeting on February 19, 1986, seconded by Director Haasl and unanimously carried. Consent Calendar Ratification of Checks Director Maerkle made a motion Staff Membership in Profes- to approve the consent calen- sional Organizations dar, seconded by Director Offer and Acceptance, Palomar Kelly and unanimously carried. Tech Center I1 Acceptance of Easement, Lot No. 14, Carlsbad Research Center, Unit No. 1 Acceptance of Easement, Villas de Carlsbad I Unfinished Business Capital Improvement Program: Mr. Meadows said the Master Approval of Plans Plan prepared by Woodside/ Kubota and Associates and 1. Master Plan for Public dated February 1985 has been Water System (Consultant's under consideration for over a Report 1 year. The master plan program is required in our .agreement 2. Capital Improvement Plan with the City of Carlsbad. He (Staff Report) referred to the final draft of the Capital Improvement Plan which has been discussed in a joint committee meeting of the City of Carlsbad and the District representatives to insure that it complied with all conditions. The City staff and Mayor have indicated that it did meet their criteria that they believe is required by the Water Service Agreement. Mr. Meadows referred to his memorandum with attachments in the agenda packet which outlines the changes made to update the final draft. Mr. Meadows recommended approval of Resolution No, 493 as prepared by Mr. Moser. Mr. Moser added that the resolution treats the subject documents and rescinds the 5 or 6 previous master plans the District has had. Resolution No. 493 - Adopting After discussion, Director Master Plan and Capital Improve- Kelly made a motion to adopt ment Plan Resolution No, 493, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT ADOPTING A MASTER PLAN AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FINANCING, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF WATER FACILITIES WITHIN THE DISTRICT," seconded by Director Maerkle. Roll call was taken and all ayed. I I Recess President Bonas called for a recess at 3:05 p.m. The meeting resumed at 3:21 p.m. -2- February 5, 1986 I Committee Reports ACWA - Water Management Committee President Bonas said she re- ceived a letter from ACWA thanking her for agreeing to serve on the Water Management Committee. Director Maerkle said he also received.the same letter. Staff Reports General Manager Certificate of Participation. Disbursements Construction Progress Payments Mr. Meadows recommended ap- proval (see memorandum with attachments in agenda packet) of Progress Payment No. 12 to Weardco Construction Corporation in the sum of $142,767.90 for work on the Santa Fe I1 Reservoir, and Progress Payment No. 19 to Weardco Construction Corporation in the sum of $19,440.00 for work on the La Costa Hi Reservoir. Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director Haasl and unanimously carried. Disbursement of Project Costs Mr. Meadows recornended ap- proval of Certificate No. 18 (see agenda packet) in the sum of $182,782.55. Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director Haasl and unanimously carried . General Fund Summary Mr. Brammell reviewed this re- port (see agenda packet) covering the last six months of 1985 and responded to questions. No action required of the Board. District Engineer Santa Fe I1 Reservoir: Ap- Mr. Blakesley reviewed this proval of Pipeline Design and proposed project (see memo- Authorization to Advertise randum in agenda. packet 1. and for Bids recommended that the Board ap- prove the pipeline design estimated by the Engineer to cost approximately $678,000.00, and authorize the General Manager to advertise for bids to be opened on March 17, 1986. The bids would be opened by staff so a recommendation can be made to the Board at the meeting on March 19, 1986. Discussion followed and it was explained that the goal is to have the pipeline finished in time to place the new reservoir in service upon its completion this summer. Because Director Maerkle objected to the bids being opened by staff this matter is continued below, after Legal Counsel's status report. I I -3- February 5, 1986 Legal Counsel I Santa Pe I1 Reservoir Eminent Mr. Moser reviewed the steps Domain Proceedings: Status taken in the eminent domain Report proceeding thus far: (1) legal proceeding started. Septembsr 1984; (2) order of possession received and deposit of $175,000 for about eleven acres of both fee and temporary easements made in October 1984. The temporary easements are due to expire March 1, 1986, and will be extended. Everything is in order for the District to do the project. After discussion the section listed above under District Engineer was continued. District Engineer (continuation) Director Maerkle made a motion to approve the plans of the pipeline design and authorize the District to advertise for bids, seconded by Director Almack and carried, with Director Kelly voting 'no.' Mr. Blakesley then asked again that staff be authorized to open the bids on March 17, 1986. After a brief discussion Director Maerkle made a motion that the bids be opened on March 19, 1986, at the regular Board meeting, seconded by Director Kelly and carried with President Bonas voting 'no.' Organizational Reports I Association of Water Director Haasl advised that Reclamation Agencies their next meeting will be here at the District at 9 a.m. on February 6, 1986. The speaker will be David Argo, Assistant Manager and Chief Engineer of the Orange County Water District; the subject, Orange County's experiences in water reuse. Director Haasl added that she has been put in charge of Am's publicity committee, and protocol.. San Diego County Water Authority Director Maerkle said their next meeting is scheduled for February 13, 1986. San Diego Region Water Director Haasl said she is Reclamation Agency happy to be a part of this a- gency headed by Bert Elkins. She had an opportunity to tour the facility where he is working on the CCBA project. She displayed samples of the product and spoke briefly on the process. Director Haasl mentioned that the City of Carlsbad has no Council representative on this board at the present time. Mr. Greer said that no one has been appointed since Mr. Prescott lost his seat on Carlsbad's City Council. Director Bonas had been acting as his alternate because Mr. Prescott did not attend these meetings. Presidents and Managers Copies of the minutes from the Council of Water Utilities last meeting were distributed in lieu of an oral report. I -4- February 5, 1986 The program was on hydroelectric projects and a number of- district manaqers reported on these activities .in their - - I districts. I Other Business W.O.W. Program President Bonas,. read two - letters from the principals of local schools in appreciation of this District-sponsored program. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at. 4:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, W I I -5- February 5, 1986