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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-12-03; Municipal Water District; MinutesI MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON DECEMBER 3, 1986,.AT 2:OO P.M. AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA. The meeting was called to order at 2:OO p.m. by President Bonas, wi'th Directors Almack, Haasl, Kelly and Bonas answering roll cail. Director Maerkle was absent. Also present were General Manager Brammell, District Engineer Blakesley, Superintendent Musser, Legal Counsel Moser and Executive Secretary Woodward. Geoff Poole, Rose Grim, Barbara Hallman, Terry Snoeyenbos, Joe Eggleston, Lola Sherman, E. J. Woodward, John Henley and Victor Kat0 also attended. Approval of Minutes Director Haasl made a motion to approve the minutes of the Board meeting of November 19, 1986, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carzied, (Director Maerkle absent.) Oral Communications from the Audience I Kat0 Lease President Bonas moved this item up from New Business. Mr. Kato made his presentation regarding his tomato growing problems on the 55 acres he leases from the District for an annual fee of $11,550 ($210 per acre). After discussion Director Kelly made a motion to reduce the annual rent for one year only (12/1/86-12/1/87) to $150 per acre, withthe'understandingthat the delinquent charges be paid up-to-date, seconded by Director Almack and unanimously carried, (Director Maerkle absent.) Legal Counsel Moser said he will prepare an amendment to the lease covering the change. The lease is to be reviewed at the end of the period covering the lower rate. Consent Calendar Ratification of Checks Director Kelly made a motion Notice of Completion, PR Station, to approve the Consent Cal- Camino de 10s Ondas, CMWD 85-108 endar, seconded by Director Almack and unanimously car- Resolution No. 527 ried. (Director Maerkle ab- Acceptance of PR Station sent.) Resolution No. 527, included in this motion, is entitled: "RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNI- CIPAL WATER DISTRICT AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF PRESSURE REDUCING STATION IN CAMINO DE LOS ONDAS." Unfinished Business Employee Service Awards Mr. Brammell referred to Board direction at the last Board meeting for staff to draft a policy for inclusion in the District's Administrative Code, and recommended Board approval of the draft in the agenda packet. After discussion, Director I 1 Almack made the motion to approve, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried. (Director Maerkle absent.) Cablevision Relocation Mr. Brammell advised that Mr. Farey has requested a post- ponement to a later Board meeting, due to a conflict in his appointments today. New Business Kato Lease This matter was taken care of under Oral Communications. I T.A.P. Extension in Appian Road Mr. Blakesley reviewed this and Elm Avenue, CMHD 82-124 proposed extension (see his memorandum in the agenda packet) and recommended Board approval of the plans and a bid opening on January 7, 1987. His estimate of the cost to the District is $228,500. Mr. Moser said there are some problems with the Contract Specifications as far as the new laws for 1987. He had a marked-up version so the Engineering Department can revise the Contract before distribution. Mr. Brammell asked that the Board action be made to include legal counsel's changes. Director Kelly made the motion to approve the plans including Mr. Moser's changes to the Contract Specifications, and go to public bid with bid opening on January 7, 1987, seconded by Directox Almack and unanimously carried. (Director Maerkle absent.) Committee Reports Engineering and Operations President Bonas referred tc the minutes in the agendz packet and reviewed them briefly. Staff Reports Public Information Officer Mrs. Grim advised that th fifth annual WOW! celebratio is scheduled for February 17, 1987. She added that the progra is 'now reaching six thousand students and teachers. A shortene version of the Xeriscape tape is being prepared for Metropolita Water District. A copy could also beloaned to the Wate Authority. Mr. Brammell explained that the costs are included i the originally approved amount. Director Haasl said a Xeriscag Committee should be held to determine where copies should g( Discussion followed. I Engineer Mr. Blakesley said there hz been a great deal of pl~ checking activity in the Calavera Hills area. The Santa Fe 1 transmission line has been completed. Will probably sta~ filling tomorrow for testing and sterilization. Will backfi.' the reservoir later this week- There is a small constructit project on Appian Way. The Mar Y Montanas subdivisic inlet/outlet pipes to the Ellery Reservoir were relocated. A 11 -2- December 3, 19 I 1 of activity at the Sammis project. The water line is in and being tested on College Boulevard between El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road. Superintendent Mr. Musser said the aqueduct shutdown has been postponed to January 12-16, 1987. Metropolitan Water District will be using straight chlorine for two days prior. He gave the lake level as 496.3. We are buying 22 c,f.s. Attorney Mr. Moser advised that the City of Carlsbad has sued the District, among others, for an easement up the street. It appears that everything has been taken care of by the developer, He will file a disclaimer next week of any interest in that easement on behalf of the District. Manager Approval of Progress Payments Mr. Brammell recommended ap- proval (see memorandum with attachments in agenda packet) of Progress Payment No. 4 to Taylor b Hoover in the sum of $8,028.50 for work on the Camino de 10s Ondas pressure reducing station, Progress Payment No. 21 to Weardco Construction Corp. in the sum of $57,528.00 for work on the Santa Fe I1 Reservoir, and Progress Payment No. 5 to Chilcote, Inc, in the sum of $16,280.10 for work on the Santa Fe I1 Transmission Main. Director Haasl made the motion, seconded by Director Almack and unanimously carried.' (Director Maerkle absent. ) Certificate of Participation Mr. Brammell recommended ap- Disbursements: Approval of proval of Certificate No. 30 Requisition of Project Costs (see agenda packet) in the sum of $77,827.92. Director Haasl made the motion, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried. (Director Maerkle absent,) I Other Matters Mr. Brammell advised:that the approved project on Appian Way TAP Extension will be funded by the City of Carlsbad. He added that he has written a letter to City Manager Frank Aleshire requesting a joint committee meeting with the City early in January. Organizational Reports Association of Water Reclamation Agencies San Diego Region Water Reclamation Agencies Director Haasl said the next meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m., December 11, 1986, at Pea Soup Andersen's. Director Haasl said she will have a full report at the next Board meeting. This group's -3- December 3, 1986 I next meeting will be in Poway on January 16, 1987. Directors' Reports President Bonas read a thank- you note from Roger Greer for the resolution from the Board. Other Business I Committee Goals President Bonas asked the Di- rectors to turn in their list of goals to the secretary for consolidation. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 3:lO. Respectfully submitted,, Li' I I -4- December 3, 1986