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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 05-26-88 79 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON MAY 26,1988 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an adjourned regular session at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, at 3:00 p.m., on May 26,1988. President Rainey called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Dalton, Rainey ABSENT: Members: Carlson, Clausen Member Clausen had indicated previously that he would be unable to attend this meeting and requested that he be excused. Member Carlson advised staff that he would be detained, but would arrive as soon as possible. Member Carlson entered the meeting at the hour of 4:20 p.m. II. PUBLIC COMMENTS None CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, suggested that Item III., Budget and Finance, be held until Member Carlson's arrival. The Board concurred. IV. PERSONNEL ADOPT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (M.O.U.) WITH THE MANAGEMENT GROUP, EFFECTIVE MAY 1,1988 THROUGH MAY 31,1991 1. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that a position paper highlighting the M.O.U. and the M.O.U. itself have been distributed to the Board. Ms. Joyce McMillan, Secretary of the District, stated that during meet and confer with the Management Group, the flexibility of the Benefit Option Plan was discussed both with regard to the options available and with regard to the ability to change allocations quarterly. It was decided that this would be handled outside the M.O.U. by a position paper at some future Board meeting. The use of side letters was discussed. Member Boneysteele requested that the use of side letters be kept to a minimum in the future. President Rainey requested that the staff add the issue of side letters to the Personnel Committee agenda for May 31,1988. Staff indicated they would do so. It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Memorandum of Understanding between the District and the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Management Group, covering all positions designated as Management, be adopted effective May 1, 1988 through May 31, 1991. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Members Carlson and Clausen being absent. ESTABLISH COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE INCUMBENT DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER, EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1988 THROUGH MAY 31,1991 I 2. . It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that salary and benefit adjustments as set forth in the Management Group Memorandum of Understanding be adopted for the incumbent Deputy General Manager, effective May 1, 1988 through May 31, 1991. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Members Carlson and Clausen being absent. (J;5~ 2:i6'. O&~ (')+0.: 80 1. V. SOLID WASTE RECEIVE STAFF ANALYSES OF APPLICATIONS FOR REFUSE COLLECTION RATE INCREASES SUBMITTED BY ORINDA-MORAGA DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. AND PLEASANT HILL BAY SHORE DISPOSAL Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Walter Funasaki, Finance Officer. Mr. Funasaki briefly reviewed the rate increase applications of Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. and Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal and provided an overview of the staff analysis for each. Mr. Funasaki reviewed the Acme Fill disposal fee differential and referenced the Price Waterhouse review commissioned in 1987 by the District and the other Central County franchisers. Price Waterhouse recommended that a second review be done this year to more accurately assess the reasonableness of the Acme closure plan. We have requested that the second review be done and Acme Fill and the affiliated franchisees have refused to allow that review. Last year the Board allowed pass through of $3.69 for disposal fees. The Board must consider what rate to pass through this year. Mr. Funasaki stated that the staff analyses will be distributed to the appropriate cities for their review and input at the public hearing. Mr. James L. Hazard, Counsel for the District, stated that the Board did make legislative findings of fact concerning the Acme Fill disposal fee last year.' To the extent there has not been a change in circumstances, those findings are still valid and would serve as a starting point for the decision-making process this year. Mr. Dolan stated that the costs for recycl ingin those areas where recycling plans are yet to be developed will come back to the Board at a future date. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager, who reviewed the proposed recycling pilot project being developed for the mobile home parks served by Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal. Mr. Morsen stated that the various analyses of costs will be presented to the Board at the June 2,1988 Board meeting. No costs for recycling are included in the Pleasant Hill Bay Shore rate application. Those costs would be supplementary if there are any costs associated with that program. ' Board discussion followed concerning the rate applications and staff analyses. In response to a question from Member Boneysteele, Mr. Funasaki stated that he would get further explanation of the Pleasant Hill Bay Shore garbagemen's salary increase. Following further discussion, Member Boneysteele suggested that ~he public hearing to consider the refuse collection rate increase applications be held in the evening so working people could attend. It was the consensus of those Board Members present, that setting of the time of the public hearing would be held until June 2,1988. Mr. Ken Little, attorney representing Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal and Orinda-Moraga D.isposal Service, addressed the Board. Mr. Little requested that since the public hearing will not take place until after Jul y 1, 1988, the date the new rates are to take effect, the collectors be allowed to raise the rates to the level requested in the application. If the Board does not grant the full rate increase requested, refunds could be made. Mr. Hazard advised this issue is a subject for the public hearing and should be discussed at that time. Mr. Hazard stated further that as a matter of law, the Board may not implement rates until after a public hearing has been held. At this time, President Rainey returned to Item III., Budget and Finance. III. BUDGET AND FINANCE 1. RECEIVE THE 1988-1989 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET AND THE SELF-INSURANCE FUND BUDGET FOR REVIEW ø.'5~ Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Walter Funasaki, Finance Officer, who highlighted the budgeted revenues, expenditures, and reserves as detailed in the proposed 1988-1989 Operations and Maintenance Budget presented for the Board's review. 'J 6' U,'.' ø:,"' ,'; r., ' , 0,0' 81 Member Carlson entered the meeting at the hour of 4:20 p.m. Mr. Funasaki presented the Self-Insurance Fund Budget based on discussions with the Board at the May 5,1988 Board meeting. Member Boneysteel e proposed a change in the format of page 25, the O&M Budget Revenue Summary. Mr. Funasaki indicated he would make the suggested revisions. Mr. Dolan introduced Messrs. Paul Morsen, Robert Baker, John Larson, and Charles Batts who discussed the impact of program changes on their respective departmental budgets. For Member Carlson's benefit, Mr. Funasaki recapped the budgeted and projected revenues, expenditures, reserves, and various Sewer Service Charge rates presented earlier in the meeting. President Rainey commended staff for the outstanding job and declared that the 1988-1989 O&M Budget and Self-Insurance Fund Budget were duly received and would be calendared for further consideration at the June 2,1988 Board meeting. At this time, President Rainey returned to the order of the agenda. VI. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION None VII. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that several meetings dealing with solid waste issues were held this week. The Central County City Managers and a committee of that group met on three occasions to discuss the proposed JPA and export plans. On May 27,1988, District staff will visit the Marsh Creek Road landfill site. On June 2, 1988, the Mayors' Conference agenda will be devoted to the solid waste JPA and export issues. On June 3, 1988, a meeting has been scheduled with Waste Management, Inc., to discuss the concept of a recycling center on the District's Kiewit property operated by Waste Management, Inc. and Waste Management's alternatives for transfer of solid waste. b. Mr. Dolan announced that at their meeting on May 25, 1988, the City of Concord raised their Sewer Service Charge rates by $2 per month to $156 per year. c. Mr. Dolan announced that there was a water leak in the Walnut Creek office last night. Ceiling, walls, carpets, and perhaps a computer were damaged. Mr. Bob Robertson has replaced the pipe fittings to avoid any future problems of this nature. The Self-Insurance Fund will cover any losses for which other parties are not found responsible. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None 3. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT None 4. BOARD MEMBERS None VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS None IX. CLOSED SESSION None 0'5"< ;¿ 6~" ~"M f 82 X. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION None XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Rainey adjourned the meeting at the hour of 5:35 p.m. , COUNTERSIGNED: .0..5,.,.26,.. 8.8." ". 3