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Home My WebLink About1986-11-05; Municipal Water District; MinutesI MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 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, with Directors Maerkle, Kelly and Bonas answering roll call. Di- rectors Almack and Haasl were absent. Also present were General Manager Brammell, District Engineer Blakesley, Superintendent Musser, Legal Counsel Moser and Executive Secretary Woodward. Geoff Poole, Rose Grimm, Barbara Hallman, Terry Snoeyenbos, J. Bonasia, Pat Guevara, John Henley, Lola Sherman, Mary Kudisik, Maureen Kennedy and Harold Engelmann also attended. Approval of Minutes After discussion, Director Maerkle made a motion to approve the minutes as changed, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried. I Oral Communications Maureen Kennedy, who lives from the Audience in Lake Village near Lake Calavera, asked about the draining of that lake. Mr. Brammell explained the annual pro- cedure of lowering the lake to accommodate the anticipated winter rains. After Mr. Musser reviewed the routine followed, Director Kelly added that this procedure is followed all over the county. Consent Calendar Ratification of Checks After discussion, with Mr. CSDA Dues Blakesley reviewing the work Change Order No. 3 (Weardco), to be done by Weardco under Santa Fe I1 Reservoir the change order, (see memo- randum with attachments in a- genda packet), Director Maerkle made a motion to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Director Kelly and carried, with President Bonas adding that in the interest of a smooth oper- ation she will vote yes but it is under protest regarding the Weardco Change Order. She asked that the minutes reflect that she would have preferred to vote no if there had been more Board members in attendance. Unfinished Business None New Business I Membership in Southern After discussion, Director California Emergency Kelly made a motion to adopt Services -Association Resolution No. 523, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF Resolution No. 523 DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNI- CIPAL WATER DISTRICT APPROVING MEMBERSHIP IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY SERVICES ASSOC- IATION," seconded by Director Maerkle. Roll call was taken. All ayed; (Directors Almack and Haasl absent). New Business (continued) I Cross-Connection Control Program Mr. Brammell reviewed the re- quest from the County of Sar Diego, Department of Health (see memorandum with attachment ir agenda packet), for participation in the funding of a county po- sition for the purpose of coordinating cross-connection control. After discussion it was decided to hold this matter over to the next Board meeting when all the Directors will be present. Staff was asked to determine the City of Carlsbad's involvement in this activity. Committee Reports Headquarters President Bonas referred to the memorandum in the, agenda packet, A committee meeting is scheduled for November'l2; a report on the progress will be givenat thenext Boardmeeting. Staff Reports Public Information Officer No report . I Engineer Mr. Blakesley reviewed a couple of projects underway, One is to hydro-seed about 5 acres around the La Costa Hi Reser- voir. He has solicited proposals from some local people. They are winding down on the Camino de 10s Ondos Pressure Reducing Station. Should be in final form for the qext Board meeting. Working with engineers and developers on the City area plans. Each of the 25 areas of the City will have a Major Facilities Plan. Mr. Coates is working on the pumping station at Calavera Hills. The owners of the surrounding property have retained Mr. Coates' services to do some computer runs on the pipelines in that area. The Board asked for a drawing on the substantial cuts that Mr. Blakesley said the developer is planning near our tank. He said he would try to get something from^them. Superintendent Mr. Musser said the aqueduct shutdown is still scheduled for November 17-21. We are currently buying 21 c.f.s, The lake is at 493 feet. Trees are being trimmed and removed at Ellery Reservoir. Other routine work is being handled by the crews. Attorney Mr. Moser referred to the a- genda packet for a copy of his written opinion (as requested at the last Board meeting) on false statements in Candidates' Statements on Qualification for Office. The conclusion is that there is no effect on qualification for off ice. 1 Mr. Moser advised that the Enkar contract may require minor amendments to accommodate SDG&E. The principal difference will be that there will be only one meter that we will be responsible for and we will enter into an agreement with SDGstE to sell them -2- November 5, 1986 excess power if there is any, He is working out the details and I hopes to have it ready for the next Board meeting. Manager Approval of Progress Payments Mr. Brammell recommended ap- proval (see memorandum with attachments in agenda packet) of Progress Payment No. 3. to Taylor and Hoover in the sum of $7,232.31 for work on the Camino de 10s Ondas pressure reducing station, and Progress Payment No. 20 to Weardco Construction Corp. in the sum of $56,500.67 for work on the Santa Fe I1 Reservoir. Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried. Certificate of Participation Mr. Brammell recommended ap- Disbursements: Approval of proval of Certificate No. 29 Requisition of Project Costs (see agenda packet) in the sum of $56,766.67. Director Kelly made the motion, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried . San Diego County Water Authority Mr. Brammell referred to his Member Agency Managers Meeting report in the agenda packet October 23, 3986 (item 2) and recommended ap- proval of a resolution in sup- Resolution No. 524 - Supporting port of the Pam0 Dam project. Pam0 Dam and Reservoir Project Director Maerkle made the motion, seconded by Director Kelly, adopting Resolution No. 524 entitled: I "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT IN SUPPORT OF THE PAM0 DAM & RESERVOIR PROJECT." Roll call was taken. All ayed; (Directors Almack and Haasl absent). JPIA Awards Mr. Brammell referred to these awards (copies in agenda packet) received from ACWA/JPIA for low loss rates. Other Matters Mr. Brammell referred to the SANDAG report on which a hearing is to to be held. He has written a letter to be sent with Greg Moser tomorrow expressing his concerns over the lack of involvement of water agencies when this report was being drafted. He is also concerned with the distribution of general property taxes; taking it away from the water and sewer districts and giving it to the county without lowering the tax. There will be a number of similar letters from other agencies carried by Greg Moser and/or Wally Peck who will be representing a number of agencies at the hearing. Mr. Moser added that if the proposed change were to happen it would increase water rates all over the county from 20-35%. I I Recess President Bonas called for a recess at 3:lO p.m. The meet- ing resumed at 3:35 p.m. -3- November 5, 1986 Organizational Reports I Association of Water In Director Haasl's absence, Reclamation Agencies President Bonas advised that their next meeting will be here at the District on November 7, 1986, at 9 a.m. The speaker will be Larry Michaels. There will also be election of officers. San Diego Region Water Reclamation Agencies President Bonas said this will probably be announced at our next Board meeting. Directors' Reports President Bonas suggested that it might be a good idea to have Director Kelly advise the Water Authority of his suggestion that Rainbow Pass be considered for emergency water storage. Di- rector Kelly said he would write a letter to the Water Authority to that effect. President Bonas referred to a request for support of the Auburn Dam (at the ACWA Conference). Letters are to be sent to their State Senators and Assemblymen. Discussion followed. No action taken. Other Business I Committee Goals Adjournment This item was deferred to the next Board,rneeting. The meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ... &#kg&&% (fl i/ Secretary, B rd of/Directors I -4- November 5, 1986