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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-03-30; Municipal Water District; MinutesI MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON MARCH 30, 1988, 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 with Directors Haasl, Henley, Maerkle and Woodward present. Also in attendance were General Manager/District Engineer Greaney, Legal Counsel Moser (2:20), Superintendent Musser, Administrative Manager Poole, Public Information Officer Renyer and Executive Secretary Woodward. Gordon Bryan, Jane Skotnicki, Margie Monroy, Patti Heissenberger, Lola Sherman, Katheryn Horton and Ralph Anderson also attended. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Approval of Minutes Director Maerkle made a motion seconded by Director Henley and unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of the Board meeting of March 16, 1988. Oral Communications from the Audience None Consent Calendar 'I Ratification of Checks Offer and Acceptance - Seascape Acceptance of summary of costs for 16 inch water main, Sea- scape - CRHWD No. 84-506 Quitclaim deed - 12 inch water main, Seascape - CRMWD 84-506 CRMWD NO. 84-506 RESOLUTION NO. 574 Director Henley made a motion to approve the Consent Cal- endar, including Resolution No. 574 entitled, "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, EXECUTION OF QUIT- CLAIM, 12" WATERMAIN - LATERAL "K" , SEASCAPE ZC 312/PUD 66 ,I' seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. Committee Reports Building Mr. Greaney advised that the architect is updating some material costs; other than that there is nothing to report at this time. Engineering and Operations Mr. Musser referred to his memorandum in the agenda pack- Consideration of purchase of et. He reviewed the procedure backhoe - budget $40,000 followed before receiving the five quotations and recommen- ded Board approval for purchase of the Case 580 'K' from the Santee dealership for $29,685 plus tax. Director Woodward added that this purchase is covered in the budget. The lowest bid item did not meet the original specifications, while that presented by I I the Santee dealership did. Director Woodward made a motion, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried, approving purchase of the backhoe as recommended by Mr. Musser. Finance and Administration Consideration of newsletter Director Henley reported on and approval of expenditure the Committee meeting held to- day to review the newsletter. The cost is approximately $1,000 less and will reach 2,000 more homes than the last newsletter. Director Henley made a motion to approve printing and distribution of the newsletter, seconded by Director Maerkle. Director Haasl objected to the context of the article regarding special districts. Director Henley advised that the matter has been reviewed and cleared by legal counsel as being informational only. The motion carried with Director Haasl voting no. Legal and Legislative Consideration of procedure cov- President Bonas reported on ering Directors' cancellations this Committee meeting. This of reservations or registrations item was reviewed and is being recommended for approval, to RESOLUTION NO. 575 include revision of the Ad- ministrative Code. Director Woodward made a motion approving Resolution No. 575, entitled, "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT PRESCRIBING THE PROCEDURE FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE DISTRICT BY DIRECTORS WHO CANCEL RESERVATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS . TOO LATE FOR REFUND," seconded by Director Maerkle, Roll was called and the motion unanimously carried. Staff Reports General Manager/District Engineer Consideration of membership in After discussion, this was de- CAREW (California Association of ferred to the Board meeting of Reclamation Entities of Water April 20, 1988. More informa- tion and a list of member agencies was requested, I I Consideration of plans and specs Mr. Greaney referred to his and authorization to advertise memorandum (see agenda packet) for construction of Calavera and emphasized the importance Hills pump station of getting this project under- way before the summer months in order to provide the needed water pressure to the higher elevations in Calavera Hills. Because of easement problems for SDG&E service an emergency generator is being included in the project and the plans and specs have been revised accordingly. Director Woodward added that the Engineering and Operations Committee is in support of Mr, Greaney's recommendation and urged -2- March 30, 1988 I immediate Board action. Director Haasl made the motion to approve the plans and specifications to advertise the project 'for construction, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. Directors' Reports Consideration of designation of After brief discussion, Di- ACWA legislative key contact rector Maerkle made a motion information person appointing the Legislative Committee (currently Directors Bonas and Maerkle) as the legislative key contacts to ACWA, seconded by Director Woodward and unanimously carried. ACWA 1988 Spring Conference President Bonas asked the Di- Week of May 8, San Diego rectors interested in attend- ing, to let the secretary know in the next day or so because time is getting short for reserva- tions. I ACWA Legislative reception and President Bonas felt that a seminar - April 18 and 19 legislative key contact person (possibly both members of the Legislative Committee), should attend this reception and seminar which has been called to establish greater rapport between legis- lators and ACWA member agencies. After discussion, Director Woodward made a motion approving attendance of Directors Bonas and Maerkle with compensation, seconded by Director Henley and carried, with Director Haasl voting no. Consideration of reduction in Director Henley, who requested Directors' compensation this item be placed on today's agenda, said he is not pre- pared to address the matter at this time. Consideration of adjusting After discussion, Director Shig Oshima's fee Maerkle made a motion that Mr. Oshima's contract be adjusted, to be effective July 1, 1988, from the present $150 to $175, seconded by Director Henley and carried, with Director Haasl voting no. I Discussion of joint study Director Haasl referred to the League of Women Voters' re- quest to consider a joint study with the City. The City Council has agreed to the study if the District Board concurs. In response to her inquiry as to what is being done, Mr. Greaney advised that a meeting is currently being arranged between the Mayor, City Manager, our Board President and himself, in accor- -3- March 30, 1988 I dance with the Water Service Agreement, to discuss what details should be covered in the report; who does what and supplies the information. It is anticipated that the joint meeting will be held between now and the next Board meeting and that a report will be made at the Board meeting of April 20, 1988. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 2~35. Respectfully submitted, I I -4- March 30, 1988