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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 12-01-77 1179 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD DECEMBER 1,1977 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a regular session at its regular place of meeting, 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California on December 1,1977. President Boneysteele requested the Secretary to call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Members: Members: Campbell, Carlson and Boneysteele Rustigian and Allan Member Rustigian arrived at 7:32 P.M. Member Allan arrived at 7:46 P.M. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES After discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Campbell, that the minutes of November 17, 1977 be approved with the following revision: Under "VI. OLD BUSINESS, 2. REVIEW AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE EASEMENT AND LEASE AGREEMENT REGARDING WATER RECLAMATION PLANT WITH CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT", with the exception of the first sentence in the first paragraph, delete the entire wording in the first and second paragraph and reword as follows: "Upon the request of the Walnut Creek Police Department, President Boneysteele declared a recess at 8:19 P.M., and requested everyone to leave the building. The meeting was reconvened in the parking lot at 8:38 P.M. and at 8:39 P.M., President Boneysteele adjourned the meeting to 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, November 22,1977. The adjournment of the meeting was called upon the advice of the Walnut Creek Police Department." Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Campbell, Carlson and Boneysteele None Rustigian and Allan None. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. AUTHORIZE RENEWAL OF CASA GROUP INSURANCE PLAN Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer explained that the CAS A Group Insurance Plan is on an annual renewal basis rather than a fiscal basis and for that reason is being presented to the Board at this time. 12 01 77 .-----'---'---------- -------- ------ -...---..----- 1180 After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Carlson, that authorization to renew the CAS A Group Insurance Plan effective January 1,1978, be approved. Motion carried by the fo 11 owi ng vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Campbell, Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 2. APPROVAL OF NEW OWNER, LAFAYETTE DISPOSAL Mr. Carniato, District Counsel, reported that the Board had requested at the meeting of November 22, to have this item placed on the agenda. Mr. Fagliano, owner of Valley Disposal, is requesting that the Board approve his acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Lafayette Garbage Disposal, Inc., and permit him to continue the business under the current franchise. Mr Fagliano intends to retain Lafayette Garbage Disposal as a separate entity. After discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Allan, that the Board approve the acquisition of Lafayette Garbage Disposal, Inc., by Mr. Fagliano and will continue its franchise under the new ownership. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Campbell, Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE MOBILE WORK PLATFORM WITH CANTILEVER CAGE, AND INCREASE THE BUDGET ACCOUNT BY $545 3. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that the District was about to proceed with the purchase of the mobile work platform which was included in the 1977-78 Budget. Further staff investigation has indicated that a cantilever cage accessory, which was not budgeted,;. would be extremely valuable in the performance of certain maintenance duties at the Treatment Plant. After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that authorization to purchase one mobile work platform with a cantilever cage and increasing the budget account by $545 be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Campbell, Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None VI I. NEW BUSINESS 1. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Carlson, that the easements, as listed below, be accepted at no cost to the District and that respective resolutions be adopted and their recordation authorized. Grantor Job No. Parcel Transamerica Title William T. Morris, et ux D. Offenhartz Hidden Oaks, Blackhawk Assn. Inc. 2850 2927 2886 2788 4 2 1 1 12 01 77 1181 G. L. Lewis Homes at Hidden Oaks, ptnship. 2788 G. L. Lewis Homes at Hidden Oaks, ptnship. 2788 2788 2831 2831 2857 Blackhawk Corp. En-Dev'R En-DeviR Ernest George 2 3 4 3A&B 4 1 RESOLUTION NO. 77-367, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM TRANSAMERICA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, SAN RAMON AREA, JOB NO. 2850, PARCEL NO.4 RESOLUTION NO. 77-368, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM WILLIAM T. MORRIS AND GEORGIA D. MORRIS, MORAGA AREA, JOB NO. 2927, PARCEL NO.2 RESOLUTION NO. 77-369, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM DOUGLAS OFFENHARTZ, DANVlllE AREA, JOB NO. 2886, PARCEL NO.1 RESOLUTION NO. 77-370, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM HIDDEN OAKS AT BLACKHAWK ASSOCIATION, INC., BLACKHAWK AREA JOB NO. 2788, PARCEL NO.1 RESOLUTION NO. 77-371, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM G. L. LEWIS HOMES AT HIDDEN OAKS, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, BLACKHAWK AREA, JOB NO. 2788, PARCEL NO.2 RESOLUTION NO. 77-372, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM G. L. LEWIS HOMES AT HIDDEN OAKS, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, BLACKHAWK AREA, JOB NO. 2788, PARDEL NO.3 RESOLUTION NO. 77-373, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM BLACKHAWK CORPORATION, BLACKHAWK AREA, JOB NO. 2788, PARCEL NO.4 RESOLUTION NO. 77-374, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM EN-DEV'R, INC., LAFAYETTE AREA, JOB NO. 2831, PARCEL NO. 3A&B RESOLUTION NO. 77-375, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM EN-DEV'R, INC., LAFAYETTE AREA, JOB NO. 2831, PARCEL NO.4 RESOLUTION NO. 77-376, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM ERNEST GEORGE, DANVILLE AREA, JOB NO. 2857, PARCEL NO.1 Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Campbell, Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 2. PERSONNEL a. PLANT OPERATIONS DEPT. - APPOINTMENT OF JULIE LOPEZ TO THE POSITION OF RECORDS CLERK - PLANT OPERATIONS, RANGE 49-A, $949, EFFECTIVE 12/1/77 .A~ter discussi?n, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustlglan, that Julle Lopez be appointed to the position of Records Clerk - Plant Operations, Range 49-A, salary $949, effective December 1 1977, be approved and a resolution adopted to that effect. ' RESOLUTION NO. 77-377, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JULIE LOPEZ TO THE POSITION OF RECORDS CLERK - PLANT OPERATIONS Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Campbell, Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 12 01 77 1182 b. ADMINISTRATION DEPT. - APPOINTMENT OF PHYLLIS LAGISS TO THE POSITION OF RECORDS CLERK - ADMINISTRATION, RANGE 49-A, $949, EFFECTIVE 12/1/77 After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Phyllis Lagiss be appointed to the position of Records Clerk, Administration, Range 49-A, salary $949, effective December 1, 1977 be approved and that a resolution be adopted to that effect. RESOLUTION NO. 77-378, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING PHYLLIS LAGISS TO THE POSITION OF RECORDS CLERK - ADMINISTRATION Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Campbell, Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 3, ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA J. S. PLOURDE - DISTRICT AUDIT REVIEW a. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, after some explanation introduced Mr. J. S. Plourde to review the 1976-77 District audit report. Mr. Plourde proceeded to explain the contents of the report and upon its conclusion Board Members queried Mr. Plourde with regard to legal fee allocations, employees benefits and insurance. Mr. Dolan advised that it was his intent to conduct a review of the District1s insurance program within the near future. After further discussion, President Boneysteele thanked Mr. Plourde for his complete and understandable report. b. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES PETERSON-SIMPSON VS. CCCSD (KAISER SAND) Mr. Carniato, District Counsel, summarized stating that originally an action was filed by Kaiser Industries Corporation against Peterson- Simpson and Brown and Caldwell in regard to faulty specifications for "Class A Concrete" in the Stage 5A, Phase I contract. Peterson-Simpson has now filed an action against the District regarding aggregate specifications and resulting costs as related to the same contract. After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, to catagorically deny the claim for damages brought by Peterson-Simpson against the District. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Campbell, Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None REGIONAL MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER RECLAMATION STUDY - JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT c. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised the Board that he has received the Joint Exercise Powers Agreement for execution, however, there are some minor changes and amendments to be made before this Agreement can be accepted. Mr. Dolan stated that it will cost Central San approximately $20,000-$25,000, with a short term requirement of as much as $65,000 (most of which is reimbursable by the end of the project) to participate in this study. After discussion, it was moved by Member Campbell, seconded by 12 01 77 1183 Member Carlson, that the General Manager-Chief Engineer, be authorized to execute the agreement with minor changes and amendments. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Campbell, Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None d. AUTHORIZATION FOR ONE PARCEL, P.A. 77-48, DANVILLE AREA, TO BE INCLUDED IN PENDING ANNEXATIONS TO THE DISTRICT After explanation by Mr. Hopkins, Secretary of the District, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that P.A. 77-48, Danville area, be approved for inclusion in the pending annexations to the District. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Campbell, Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None VII I. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dolan reported that he had toured the Treatment Plant with Mr. Douglas Costle, Federal Chief Administrator of the EPA, and Mr. Paul DeFalco, Regional Administrator, this afternoon. Their discussions centered on the 5B-Phase II Project, Public Law 92-500 and the revisions in grant funding applicable to projects which demonstrate new and unusual technology. Mr. Costle seemed to be favorably impressed with the Plant. b. Mr. Dolan directed the Board's attention to the WPCF Bulletin, explaining all the notated paragraphs of the report. c. Mr. Dolan advised that he, Jim Coe and Carlton Webb, had attended a Public Hearing in Concord regarding wastewater solids study project, which was conducted by Mr. Henry Hyde of the Wastewater Solids Management Plan Study. d. The County Solid Waste Management Commission has created a technical advisory committee. Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, representing the District, has been elected Chairman of that Committee. e. Mr. Dolan advised the Board that CAS A has submitted an insurance plan for eye glasses to the District. This is given by way of information ~nd should there be any interest, it will be presented to the Board at budget time. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT a. Mr. Carniato advised that the Board Members are eligible to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan, should they so desire. It would require a minor amendment to the Plan by the Board. Members Campbell and Allan expressed an interest in this. Mr. Carniato will contact the Hartford people to provide further explanation of the program to the interested Board Members. b. Mr. Carniato stated that other matters would be discussed in executive session. 3. SECRETARY None. 12 01 77 ----,-_.. ....--- -----..---- -------------...------' - -- .----------------..--- 1184 4. COMMITTEES None. IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR a. President Boneysteele stated that the matter of electing a new Board President should be taken up at this time. After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Campbell, that Don L. Allan be nominated for the office of President of the District Board. It was moved by Member Carlson to nominate Member Rustigian for the office of President of the District Board. Member Rustigian thanked Member Carlson but declined the nomination. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Campbell, that Member Allan be appointed to the office of President of the District Board. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Campbell, Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None Board Members and staff expressed their appreciation to President Boneysteele for his fairness and expertise while officiating as President of the Board. b. Member Allan suggested that the Board should consider having three meetings per month, one of which would be a study session for the purpose of discussing litigation matters. At 9:38 P.M., President Boneysteele recessed the meeting. At 9:47 P.M., President Boneysteele reconvened the meeting. At 9:48 P.M., President Boneysteele declared an executive session to discuss litigation matters. At 10:50 P.M., President Boneysteele closed the executive session. X. ADJOURNMEN_L At 10:51 P.M., President Boneysteele adjourned the meeting. COUNTERSIGNED: 12 01 7'1