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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-15; Municipal Water District; MinutesI MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON FEBRUARY 15, 1989, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 699 GRAND AVENUE, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA. The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by President Woodward with Directors Bonas, Greer, Henley and Maerkle present. Also in attendance were General Manager/District Engineer Greaney, Legal Counsel Moser, Administrative Manager Poole, Superintendent Musser, Public Information Officer Renyer and Executive Secretary Woodward. Jayne Akamine, Gordon Bryan, Pat Laurence, Patti Heissenberger, Howard Owens, Steve Deering, Jack Kubota, Allan 0. Kelly and Larry Willey also attended. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. I Request for Closed Session Mr. Greaney asked the Board for authorization to have a closed session on personnel matters. Director Maerkle made a motion approving the request, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. The Board went into closed session at 2:08 p.m. They returned to regular session at 2:27 p.m. Mr. Moser advised that the Board considered a number of personnel matters and directed staff to bring back a report to the Board in a month on the action that staff was directed to take. Approval of Minutes Director Bonas made a motion approving the minutes with a minor change, seconded by Director Henley and unanimously carried. New Business El Camino Real 36" Waterline Mr. Greaney reviewed the back- Project, Proposal for soils ground of this project prior testing to receipt of the proposal re- ceived from Western Soils and Foundation Engineering, Inc, (see agenda packet for memorandum and proposal). After reviewing the proposal this item was postponed to later in thi-s meeting for further discussion and possible action or direction. (See ''Directors' Reports.) Staff Reports Superintendent Mr. Musser gave the lake level at 497.9 feet and we are buying 15 -c. f ,s. The waterline installed on Chinqapin is now in service." Elm Reservoir and IrCVV Reservoir were drained and cleaned and are now back in service. Ellery Reservoir is being inspected at this time. Discussion followed, I I I Public Information Officer Consideration of newsletter Ms. Renyer added several items to the mockup of the proposed newsletter (see memorandum with attachment in agenda packet). The printing firm she is recommending is able to personalize the newsletter and the envelope being sent to each residence. It is felt that this increases readership. After Board discussion, this item was postponed to a later time in this meeting. (See "Directors' Reports. ) Attorney Report on Prop. 73 re Mr. Moser referred to his let- District's 35th Anniversary ter and two news clippings (in agenda packet). He recommended that we follow the FPPC interpretation which indicates that we can do newsletters as long as we don't specifically feature a particular director. After reviewing the conflicts regarding Prop. 73 he said he will follow the proceedings. Discussion followed and Director Greer made a motion to accept Mr. Moser's interpretation of Proposition 73, seconded by Director Henley and unanimously carried. General Manager/District Engineer Mr. Greaney advised that the joint City/District Committee is tentatively scheduled to meet on Thursday, February 23. The alternative location of the proposed twin rlD1l tank replacements was reviewed on a map presented by Mr. Greaney for the Board's information. Discussion followed. Organizational Reports San Diego County Uater Authority Board meeting Director Bonas drew the atten- tion of the Board to copies of board meeting and executive meeting minutes at each of their places in lieu of an oral report. She advised that the annual directors' tour of the facilities is scheduled for April. If any of our Directors are interested please let her know. She has a draft report on CWA's capital improvement program and this is available for anyone interested. 4 The SDG&E/SCE merger has -been placed on hold for at least a month. .. . A public hearing on per diem compensation by SDCWA for its directors was held and compensation was approved. She will report further on this when she receives the details. WARAC Enccna subcommittee Director Woodward advised that the Murk Study for reclaiming 3.. -2- February 15, 1989 I I water has presented twenty different proposals as to cost and none seem to be economically feasible at the present time. The best three could be feasible if the price of potable water goes up. The next phase of the study will come in April using the three types of facilities being proposed. Will report when this information becomes available. Directors' Reports Consideration of adoption of res- President Woodward said this olution opposing SDCWA study to matter has been postponed un- acquire SDGbE til after the joint committee meeting with the City. The tentative date for that is February 23rd. Discussion followed and Director Greer made a motion to postpone this to the Board meeting of March 1, 1989, seconded by Director Henley and carried with Director Maerkle voting no. Ad Hoc Committee President Woodward reported on re District takeover the work of this Committee concerning the document being prepared in response to. LAFCO and the proposed election for the City takeover of the District. The documents will be delivered to the Board members for their review. A Special Board meeting will be scheduled for Wednesday, February 22, 1989 at 2 p.m. to review and make any changes. Postponed Agenda Items Director Woodward made a mo- tion to list (1) Soils testing for the El Camino Real 36" Waterline Project, and (2) Consideration of Newsletter, to the agenda of the Special Board meeting on February 22, 1989, seconded by Director Greer and unanimously carried. I CWA Employee Newsletter Director Bonas displayed an issue of the Water Authority's employee newsletter. Discussion followed. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 4:19 p.m. Respectfully.submitted, k " -3- February 15, 1989 I NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that a special meeting has been called by unanimous action of the Board of Directors of COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT on February 15, 1989. The special meeting will cover: 1. Consideration of alternative proposal to LAFCO (Recommendation) 2. District newsletter: Review of costs for approval I The Special Meeting is scheduled for February 22, 1989, at 2:OO p.m. in the public conference room, PACIFIC SAVINGS BANK, 699 Grand Avenue, Carlsbad, California. DATED: February 16, 1989. I Board of Directors of COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT * -