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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-05-20; Municipal Water District; MinutesI MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON MAY 20, 1987, 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 Haasl, with Directors Bonas, Henley and Maerkle also present, Also in attendance were General Manager Brammell, District Engineer Greaney, Superintendent .Musser, Legal Counsel Moser and Executive Secretary Woodward. Barbara Hallman, Pat Laurence, Lola Sherman, Pat Guevara and Jay Bonasia also attended. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Approval of Minutes Director Henley made a motion approving the minutes of the Board meeting of May 6, 1987, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried (Director Woodward absent). Oral Communications from the Audience None I Consent Calendar (1 ) Ratification of Checks After brief discussion of item (2 ) Ratification of Investments 3, Director Bonas made a mo- (3) Purchase Order 3987 to tion to approve the consent Anderson's House Movers, calendar, seconded by Director for Mission Avenue Cleanup Maerkle and unanimously car- ried (Director Woodward ab- sent). Unfinished Business None New Business Committee Reports Engineering and Operations None No report. I Public Information (1) Consideration of Advertising After discussion- regarding the in Carlsbad Chamber Business size and content of the pro- Directory posed ad, Director Henley made a motion approving the Public Information Committee's recommendation (see memorandum in the I agenda packet) at a cost of $806, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried (Director Woodward absent). (2) Consideration of Authori- After discussion following Mr. zation for Printing of Brammell's review of the Com- Xeriscape Brochures mittee's recommendation (see Director Bonas made a'motion to authorize printing of 25,000 brochures at a cost of approximately $5,712, seconded by President Haasl with Directors Henley and Maerkle votin'g no. memorandum in agenda packet), After further discussion on the need for the brochure for distribution at the District's demonstration and education project at Capri which opens June 13, and to accommodate the cost concerns of Directors Henley and Maerkle, Director Bonas made a motion to authorize printing of 20,000 brochures for a cost not to exceed $5,000, seconded by Director Henley and unanimously carried (Director Woodward absent). Staff Reports District Engineer Mr. Greaney reported that the Santa Fe I1 Reservoir work is progressing fairly well. The first level crib wall is up; second level to start tomorrow, The T.A.P. extension on Elm Avenue is in and tested; they are backfilling the pressure reducing valve vault. Project should be complete in anotheq week or two. I Superintendent Mr. Musser reported that the lake level is 491.5 and we are buyinc; 23 c.f.s. We now have a link between the T.A.P. telemetry and the office on a UHF radio wave, and are proposing the same thing for Santa Fe 11, May eventually go this route on other installations. Discussion followed. Attorney No special report. Manager Consideration of Establishing the Mr. Brammell reviewed the re- Appropriations Limit . f or Fiscal quirements and factors used to Year 1987-88 arrive at the new appropri- ation limit (see memorandum in Resolution No. 544 agenda packet) and recommended I adopting an appropriation lim- it for 1987-88 of $374,671.07 bv resolution, After brief discussion Director Bonas made a ;notion, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried (Director Woodward absent), to adopt Resolution No. 544 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT ESTABLISHING THE - .. '2- May 20, 1987 I APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FO: THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1987 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 198 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XI11 B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF TH STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND DIVISION 9 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF TH STATE OF CALIFORNIA. " . Organizational Reports. San Diego County Water Authority Director Bonas reported on he attendance . at their May 14t meeting at which Henry Lazano was appointed JPIA alternate. Sh attended all the committee sessions also. CWA contributed $50 to the Water Awareness Week program; the related San Diego work, shop will be on Monday, June 8th from 10 - 3 p.m. Pete Rios ha been forming a county-wide public information advisory committe and had a meeting with 29 agencies represented. Geoff Poole wa, there for CRMWD. Discussion on the status of Parno Dam followed her report, wit: Mr. Moser advising that although the Army Corp of Engineers ha finally given its approval, the EPA will probably exercise thei right to veto; if they do that is appealable. Director Maerkl added that the Elsinore fault goes right through Lake Skinne (our source for treated water) and if there is an earthquak there we may not have any .water. I Presidents and Managers Council No report,. of Water Utilities Association of Water Reclamation President Haasl reported 0: Agencies their meeting of May 7 wit: - Matt Tebbets of John Mur Engineers speaking on sludge management and disposal. Their nex meeting is tentatively scheduled for June 4 as a tour of the Sa Marcos County Water District and their treatment facility. San Diego Region Water President Haasl advised tha Reclamation Agency most of the action has bee pending, waiting for a recom mended action plan from a subcommittee formed by Supervisor Leo Williams. That plan, to facilitate the development of reclaimec water resources, was approved by unanimous vote of thei: board, and is contingent on the San Diego County Water Authorit: assuming the leadership role and become the umbrella agenc' responsible for developing and utilizing the supply. Sh reviewed the transition process they also approved and which i to be implemented by December 31, 1987. Mr. Brammell added tha when the San Diego Region Water Reclamation Agency was forme there was less interest in reclaiming water. Now the Wate Authority has the power to implement water reclamation; they.hav the legal ability and power through control of the water. ShoulI I -3- May 20, 198 be a very positive and appropriate thing. I Directors' Reports . Director Maerkle reported briefly on his attendance at the ACWA/ JPIA Conference and said he will prepare a written report for our Board. He added that he has volunteered to help out on Water Awareness Week. Director Bonas advised that the County Water Authority is having an administrative policy meeting tomorrow at 2 p.m. On May 27 at 10 a.m. they are having a special meeting of the fiscal policy committee to review the preliminary budget, the supplement to the preliminary budget, and water rate surcharge increases and possible alternatives. She then read a letter from John Sasso asking for District support in the runoff election for LAFCO. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 3:OO. I Respectfully submitted, ..- .n I n I I I -4- May 20, 1987