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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 05-18-78 1285 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT MAY 18, 1978 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 May 18,1978, at 7:30 P.M. President Allan requested the Secretary to call roll. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Campbell, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF APRIL 27, 1978 After discussion, it was moved by Member Campbell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the minutes of April 27, 1978 be approved with the following revision: IIUnder IIVIII. REPORTS, 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER, a.1I change the sentence to read as follows: IIMr. Dolan reported that staff is planning to recommend to the Board that they have Lee Saylor, Inc., return to the plant to update their report and estimate the time and cost to complete the work and determine the degree of progress made by Peterson/Simpson and whether it is consistent with the contractor1s work plan.1I Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Campbell, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan None None III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Carlson, that the expenditures for Sewer Construction Voucher Nos. 3277 through 3278 inclusive, together with Voucher Nos. 327 through 343 inclusive; and Running Expense Voucher Nos. 3718 through 3788 inclusive and Voucher Nos. 2379, together with Voucher Nos. 3808 through 3967 inclusive be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Campbell, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS , . SET HEARING DATE GARBAGE RATES Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, suggested that in view 05 18 78 1286 of the heavy schedule shown on the Board calendar, a special meeting should be held to discuss the garbage collection rates in the Community of Orinda and the Town of Moraga. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that a meeting be scheduled for June 8th and a hearing called for that date to hear public comments concerning types of service in the Orinda-Moraga area and the rate increases requested by Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. for the collection of garbage for the 1978-79 fiscal year; and that June 29th, be the scheduled date for a hearing on rates for all other garbage franchisees under District jurisdiction. 2. ORINDA-MORAGA DISPOSAL SERVICE, RATE INCREASE RE~ Board Members acknowledged the correspondence dated May 10, from Mr. George Navone of Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc., outlining his request for rate increases and the rate disparity between the Town of Moraga and the Orinda area. Mr. Navone was present in the audience and advised that the Town of Moraga has a copy of the correspondence. Staff indicated a copy of the letter has been forwarded to J. S. Plourde, Inc., who is conducting a cost study of the garbage franchisees for the Di stri ct. After further discussion, the Board requested that staff distribute to them pertinent material relating to the rate disparity between the two communities a week prior to the date of the hearing and that the Secretary of the District place a display ad in the local paper advising residents of the Orinda-Moraga area of the June 8th hearing. Member Boneysteele requested that the Orinda Association also be notified of the hearing. 3. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO.1 TO CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT LEASE AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 22, 1977 (AMENDEMENT APPROVED BY BOARD 2/2/78 Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised that this amendment was authorized by the Board at the meeting of March 2,1978 at which time the lease was amended to include Brine Line Parcel 2, Exhibit D. With Counsel IS approval, staff is now requesting execution of a document prepared by the Water District finalizing the amendment to the lease dated November 22, 1977. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Carlson, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute Amendment No.1 to Contra Costa County Water District Lease Agreement dated November 22, 1977. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Campbell, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan None None President Allan digressed from the order of the agenda to take up item IIVI I. NEW BUSINESS, Item 711. VI r. NEW BUSINESS SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT AD - CONTRA COSTA TIMES 7. Ms. Lori Runge of Contra Costa Times addressed the Board regarding the placement of an informational ad about the District in their special supplement proposed for June 25, 1978. After discussion by Board and staff, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Carlson, that authorization of $850 to place a 2/3 page informational ad in the Contra Costa Times Sunday Supplement for June 25, 1978 be approved subject to a final review by the Board. Motion carried by the following vote: 05 18 78 1287 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Campbell, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan None None President Allan revert to the order of the agenda. VI. OLD BUSINESS 4. PARTIAL BUDGET APPROVAL - EQUIPMENT ITEMS After review and discussion regarding vehicle and equipment requests for the 1978-79 Budget, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the following items be approved for purchase during the 1978-79 year. VEHICLE ADDITIONS Maintenance Department 1/2 Ton Pickup (Replacement) 1~1/2 Ton Cab & Chassis (Replacement) 3/4 Ton Dump (Replacement) Engineering Department 1/2 Ton Pickup (Replacement) 1/2 Ton Pickup (New) 2 - 2 dr. Subcompacts (New) Treatment Plant 1/2 Ton Pickup (Replacement) 1/2 Ton Pickup (New) 1 2 dr. Subcompact (New) RADIO EQUIPMENT Engineering Department 2 2-way truck radios $ 2,400 Treatment Plant 2-way Truck Radio $1,200 NEW EQUIPMENT Administration 1 SX70 Alpha camera 1 Anderson two drawer lateral file cabinet * 1 Ho1ga 4 drawer letter size file cabinet 1 Wesley Freeman work table 1 Alma double pedestal desk 2 Baling posture chairs * It was the consensus of the Board that a five drawer cabinetshould be considered rather than a four drawer cabinet. $ 150 245 125 205 387 465 Engineering 50-Metre Tape Tilting Prism Assembly Microfilm Equipment $ 175 550 23,000 Maintenance 1 Continuous Rodding Machine 1 Trench Compactor 9,000 2,350 ')f;;~ \" 1.-. (" ). /'.!; \"'. ;; ;, ." .;, i_; 1288 1 Concrete Mixer 1 Truck Wheel Dolly 1 Ro11away Tool Box 1 8 H.P. Industrial Yard Vacuum 1 Portable Microfiche Reader 1 Pipe Lining Equipment Treatment Plant ,$ 2,000 400 315 900 299 5,380 4 UHF Pagers 1 Pneolator Resuscitator 1 Set Dies for Press Brake 1 Taper Attachment for LeBlond lathe 6 Miners First Aid Station 1 High Line Safety Voltmeter 1 Multipoint Strip Recording Meter 1 Set MUX 1/0 Card Test Connectors 1 1911 Equi pment Rack 1 IBM Tone Control Unit and Portable Recorder 15 KV Jumper Cables 1 Oven to heat bearings 1 Universal Level Transit and Aluminum Tripod 1 Three Inch Diaphragm Pump 1 Portable Air Power Sump Pump 1 Credenza 1 Portable Flow Proportion Sampler 1 Recording Resusci-Anne 1 Signal Generator & Frequency Counter Motion carried by the following vote: $ 1,600 971.25 2, 150 1,050 2,102.64 400 2,000 1 , 000 600 2,600 200 500 500 800 1 , 1 00 300 1,880 1,100 2,000 AYES: Members: Campbell, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None All of the Board Members commended th~exçe11ent way the Maintenance and Operation Equipment portion of the 1978-79 Budget was prepared. 5. ADOPT RESOLUTION SETTING ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CHARGE FOR 1978-79 AND SETTING DATE FOR HEARING FOR COLLECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CHARGE ON THE TAX ROLL After explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Carlson, that a resolution fixing the Environmental Quality Charges for 1978-79 be adopted and that a hearing be set for June 15,1978 to hear protests concerning the collection of the Environmental Quality Charges on the tax roll. RESOLUTION NO. 78-132, A RESOLUTION REGARDING APPLICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (SEWER USE) CHARGES BY THE CtN1RAL CONTRA COS1A SANIIARY UISIKICI FOR ALL SERVED PROPERTIES FOR 1978-79 Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Campbell, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 6. DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 61 - PROCEDURAL STEPS a. APPROVE PROPOSED ANNEXATION b. AUTHORIZE FILING OF NOTICE OF DETERMINATION After explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Carlson, that D.A. 61 be approved and the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to execute and file the Notice of Determination for District Annexation No. 61 (the proposed Lake Orinda Highlands Annexation). Motion carried by the following vote: 05 18 78 1289 AYES: Members: Campbell, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan NOES: Member: Boneysteele ABSENT: Members: None 7. VALUE OF BASSC REPORT After explanations and comments by Mr. Dolan, General Manager- Chief Engineer, and Mr. Best, Manager-Engineering Department, it was the consensus of the Board that the District should not join the Bay Area Salary Survey Committee as the survey does not cover enough comparable job classifications. Member Boneystee1e queried whether staff used the total compensation figure in its salary survey review. Mr. Dolan replied that staff, as in the past, used the bar charts which are based on payroll costs and the CAS A Summary Sheet to determine if the Districtls fringe benefits are comparable to those of other public employees. EXECUTE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT WITH CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FOR THE 1978 SEAL COATING PROGRAM 8. After explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Carlson, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with Contra Costa County for 1978 Seal Coating Program. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Campbell, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan None None 9. REVISION OF CODE SECTION 11-306 - MULTI STORIED BUILDING AND INCLUSION OF APPROVED REBATE FEES IN ORDINANCE Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that in accordance with Board instruction, staff has investigated the possibility of lowering the fixture unit equivalents (FUE) for multi-storied buildings. Based on proposed changes in the Code, and by adopting the fixture equivalents of the Uniform Plumbing Code, the FUE for a tank type toilet can be adjusted down from 6 to 4, and at the adopted rate of $40 per unit for multi- storied buildings, the fee for a toilet will be reduced from the proposed $240 to $160. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Member Campbell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Ordinance as adopted on May 4 be revised to incorporate the proposed Fixture Unit Equivalent table in Article 3 and include in the ordinance the previously approved revisions of the Uniform Rebate Fees (Sec. 9-301). Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Campbell, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan None None VI I. NEW BUSINESS , . . ACCEPTANCE OF EASH1ENTS AT NOCOSï TO DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING It was moved by t~ember Rustigian, 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 recordation authorized. Grantor Job No. Parcel No. Edward P. Carlson, et ux Phil i P E. Ware 3014 3014 2 3 05 18 78 1290 Grantor Nancy Barnett, Trustee Owen C. Dickson, et al Bruce E. Eldridge Michael Conklin Rudy Ferrari Great Western S&L Orindawoods Assoc. Century Homes Dev. Co. Vernon D. Taylor et ux Century Properties Fund 72-1 Job No. 3014 3014 3014 3014 2947 2938 2938 2938 2996 2996 Parcel No. 4A 4B 5 6 2 3 4 5 1 2 RESOLUTION NO. 78-116, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM EDWARDP. CARLSON AND ELIZABETH L. CARLSON, ALAMO AREA, (JOB NO. 3014 - PARCEL NO.2) RESOLUTION NO. 78-117, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM PHILIP E. WARE, ALAMO AREA, (JOB NO. 3014 -PARCEL NO.3) RESOLUTION NO. 78-118, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM NANCY BARNETT, TRUSTEE, ALAMO AREA, JOB NO. 3014 - PARCEL NO. 4A RESOLUTION NO. 78-119, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROMOWENC. DICKSON, 1 2 INTEREST AND NANCY BARNETT, TRUSTEE, ALAMO AREA, JOB NO. 3014 - PARCEL NO. 48 RESOLUTION NO. 78-120, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM BRUCE E ELDRIDGE, ALAMO AREA, JOB NO. 3014- PARCEL NO.5 RESOLUTION NO. 78-121, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM MICH EL CONKLIN, ALAMO AREA, JOB NO. 3014- PARCEL NO.6 RESOLUTION NO. 78-122, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM RUDY FERRARI AND ALICE FERRARI, PLEASANT HILL AREA, (JOB NO. 2947 - PARCEL NO.2) RESOLUTION NO. 78-123, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM GREAT WESTERN SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, ORINDA AREA, (JOB NO. 2938 - PARCEL NO.3) RESOLUTION NO. 78-124, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM ORINDAWOODS ASSOCIATION, ORINDA AREA, JOB NO. 2938- PARCEL NO.4 RESOLUTION NO. 78-125, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM CENTURY HOMES DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, ORINDA AREA, }JOB NO. 2938 PARCEL NO.5) RESOLUTION NO. 78-126, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM VERNON D. TAYLOR AND HELEN TAYLOR, PACHECO AREA, (JOB NO. 2996 - PARCEL NO.1) RESOLUTION NO. 78-127, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM CENTURY PROPERTIES FUND 72-1, PACHECO AREA, (JOB NO. 2996 - PARCEL NO.2) Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Campbell, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 2. AUTHORIZATION FOR ONE PARCEL PA 78-18, DANVILLE AREA, TO BE INCLUDED IN PENDING ANNEXATIONS TO THE DISTRICT After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Carlson, that P.A. 78-18, Danville area, be included for pending annexation to the District. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Campbell, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 05 18 78 1291 3. CONFIRM IIAMENDED ASSESSMENT DIAGRAW' AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING OF SAID DIAGRAM It was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Campbell, that the IIAmended Assessment Diagramll for the following assessment be confirmed and authorization for recording of said diagram be approved: Original Assessment Number 54-2-5-2 54-2-5-3 54-2-5-16 54- 2 - 5- 17 Apportioned Amount $4,750.00 4,750.00* Amended Assessment No. *Recorded agreement by which owner assumed only a portion of the assessment. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Campbell, Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan None None 4. CLARIFICATION ON SECONDARY POWER SOURCE AT WATER RECLAMATION PLANT Board Members discussed the letter and map from PG&E regarding present and proposed alternate power sources for the Treatment Plant. The letter stated that the present power requirements at the Plant are being supplied via a 115kV transmission source and the requested 1.8 MVA alternate power source would be supplied from a 20.8 KV distribution system. More discussion followed regarding the power sources. Member Carlson queried if this dual source of supply was acceptable to the EPA. Mr. Dolan replied that this was a difficult question to answer because the EPA at one time had required a secondary power supply adequate to run the entire plant. The State eliminated this from the project and the EPA concurred. This proposed secondary power supply will be included in 5B-I and submitted to the State for review. After State review the EPA will review the plans and only then will we know whether the EPA approves this concept. PresidentAllan thanked staff for pursuing this item. 5. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE Board Members acknowledged the Notice of Change of Board Meeting Schedule as presented by Mr. Hopkins, Secretary of the District, and requested that the additional meeting of June 8 be inserted in the Notice. 6. CLAIM OF MR. GERALD E. LOHMAN, 226 NORMAN AVE., CLYDE, FOR $1,535.17 IN PROPERTY DAMAGE After discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Campbell, that the claim of Mr. Gerald E. Lohmann in the amount of $1,535.17 for property damage be denied and referred to our insurance carrier. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Campbell, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan None None 7. SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT AD - CONTRA COSTA TIMES This item was acted upon following Item 3 of Old Business. 8. AUTHORIZE $30,000 TO PURCHASE MICROFILM EQUIPMENT FOR 5A-PHASE I RECORDS SECURITY After explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Campbell, that authorization of $30,000 to purchase microfilm equipment for Stage 5A- Phase I records security be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: 05 18 78 1292 AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Campbell, Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan None None 9. PERSONNEL: Administration: a. ADOPT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR ACCOUNTING DIVISION SUPERVISOR After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneystee1e, seconded by Member Campbell, that the Eligibility List for Accounting Division Supervisor be adopted by a resolution to that effect. RESOLUTION NO. 78-128, RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR THE POSITION OF ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Campbell, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan Members: None ~1embers : None Engineering: b. APPOINTMENT OF MR. NORM HEIBEL TO THE POSITION OF SR. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR, RANGE 72-C ($1,800), EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1978 After explanation and discussion, it was moved by Member Campbell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Norm Heibel be appointed to the position of Sr. Construction Inspector, Range 72-C ($1,800), effective July 1, 1978 and a resolution be adopted to that effect. RESOLUTION NO. 78-129, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING NORM HEIBEL TO THE POSITION OF SR. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR AYES: Members: Campbell, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 10. APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR LITIGATION SERVICES After explanation and discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Carlson, that the following statements for April services from John Carniato, District Counsel, be approved. Re: EBMUD - Camer10 Re: CCCSD vs. Paulls Market Re: Peterson/Simpson Re: Fred J. Early $ 225 1,054.20 9,580 6,184.78 Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Campbell, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None Board Members acknowledged an up to date cost summary related to litigation on Projects 5A-I and 5A-II. 11. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA a. A~THORIZE AN ADDITIONAL $50,000 FOR RESTORATION OF THE HOLDING BASINS AT THE TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that at the 05 18 78 1293 meeting of May 4, the Board had authorized $10,000 for preliminary engineering for restoration of the holding basins. The request for the additional $50,000 will enable staff to hire a contractor for grading, restoration of the alum ponds and weed clearing. After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneyststee1e, seconded by Member Carlson, that authorization of an additional $50,000 for preliminary restoration of the Holding Basins at the Treatment Plant be approved and that staff be authorized to advertise for bids for the project on a force-account type contract. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Campbell, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None b. PERSONNEL The following agenda items were considered together and acted upon by one motion. Plant Operations b-l. AUTHORIZE THE ADDITION OF ONE SECRETARY, RANGE 52, $1,018-$1,229 bONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DIVISION, AND APPROVAL TO CONDUCT AN EXAMINATION TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR THIS POSITION b-2. AUTHORIZE THE ADDITION OF TWO PERMANENT INTERMITTENT RECORDS CLERK POSITIONS, RANGE 49, ~$1,145, ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION DIVISION b-3. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CLASS DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN CLAIMS ANALYST, RANGE 72, 1,637- 1,981, AND AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TWO CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN (CLAIMS ANALYST) POSITIONS AND AN ELIGIBILITY LIST ON A PERMANENT INTERMITTENT BASIS RESOLUTION NO. 78-130, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CLASS DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN (CLAIMS ANALYST) b-4. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CLASS DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST SENIOR CLAIMS ANALYST, RANGE 77, 1,843- 2,233; AND AUTHORIZE THE EST BLISHMENT OF ONE CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST (SENIOR CLAIMS ANALYST) POSITION AND AN ELIGIBILITY LIST ON A PERMANENT INTERMITTENT BASIS RESOLUTION NO. 78-131, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CLASS DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST (SENIOR CLAIMS ANALYST) It was moved by Member Campbell, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that the personnel items b-l through b-4 be approved and that resolutions establishing class descriptions for items b-3 and b-4 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Campbell, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None VII I. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dolan distributed the Employees' Association Request for 1978-79 to the Board for later review. b. Maintenance Department - (b-l) A sharp increase in sewer stoppages occurred during the month of April. There were 436 root lines cleaned with 54% showing significant regrowth, compared to 68% in 1977. (b-2) The Maintenance Department crew is working on a major slide on the south side of Knox Drive in Hidden Valley involving a main sewer which required the installation of a temporary pipe until the owner undertakes the repair of the slide. (b-3) Expansion of the District Maintenance Yard has begun on the freeway property leased from the State. 05 18 78 1294 c. Engineering Department - (c-l) The major trunk relocation project, Job No. 2814, on Arnold Highway has been awarded with the consent of Cal-Trans. (c-2) The Oak Park Blvd. project is 90% complete. (c-3) Design has been completed on both the Ferry Street and Stewart Avenue projects. Survey work is still underway on the Tassajara trunk line. (c-4) Permit activity in term of buildings connected had slowed down, but the year's total is still ahead of last year. d. Treatment Plant - (d-l) Progress towards plant completion is continuing at a slow rate. Contact has been made with Brown and Caldwell to try to increase the rate of construction. One of the problems in meeting discharge requirements is the dechlorination system. (d-2) Average flow for the month of April was 39 MGD. The BOD requirements were met without too many problems. e. Mr. Dolan gave a further report on the industrial accident at the Treatment Plant involving two District Plant personnel. f. Mr. Nick Bane, Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician IV (Electrician) has been temporarily assigned to the position of Maintenance Superintendent following the resignation of Mr. Donald Moses. g. Mr. Dolan read a letter to the Board from Mr. Fred Dierker of the Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding the District's violations of the NPDES requirements. Mr. Dolan explained that the violations occur as a result of the operation of the sulfide dioxide dechlorination system. He intends to call Mr. Dierker on this matter and Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager- Chief Engineer, will be draftinga letter to him on this subject. h. Mr. Dolan gave a status report on progress being made by the architect on site selection and design of the new District Office Building. i. Mr. Dolan advised that Brown and Caldwell has hired a Mr. Ted Saunders to oversee the Brown and Caldwell construction activities at the Treatment Plant. He has had several meetings with Mr. Saunders wherein they discussed problems involving the 5B-II project. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT a. Mr. Carniato advised that there is a meeting scheduled with Mr. Ted Lutge of Brown and Caldwell and Stuart Butler of Peterson/Simpson to discuss the 5B-I project. b. Mr. Carniato advised that the District is being sued by the apartment house owners group alleging that the Environmental Quality Charge is discriminatory. c. Mr. Carniato advised that at the CASA Attorneyls Conference, there was discussion regarding finite treatment capacity and the problems this required capacity may eventually bring to the District in terms of ultimate control on growth. d. Mr. Carniato reported that Lee Saylor is at the Treatment Plant conducting an analysis of time and cost involved to complete the Peterson/Simpson project. Mr. Saylor expects to finish his work by the 26th of the month and will furnish a report on May 29. e. Mr. Carniato has obligated himself to submit the Peterson/Simpson claim to the EPA within five or six days. 3. SECRETARY a. Mr. Hopkins submitted a statement to the Board Members for flowers purchased in memory of Mrs. Richard Mitchell. 05 1 {, 0 78 1295 b. Mr. Hopkins queried the Board as to what action the Board wished to take regarding further recognition of John Bohn's service to the District. Member Boneysteele requested that this item be put over to the next agenda. 4. COMMITTEES Board Members discussed as to when the dedication of the new treatment facility will be takening place and concluded that it would be some time in the future. IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR a. It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Board express, in the form of a resolution" its condolences to Mr. Richard Mitchell, past member of the District Board, concerning the death of his wife, Isabel Mitchell. Mr. Carniato was requested to prepare such resolution. Motion carded by:the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Campbell, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Carlson and Allan None None b. President Allan advised that he would be away the first two weeks in July. Member Campbell advised that he would be away during a part of August and September. x. ADJOURNMENT At 11:42 P.M., President Allan adjourned the meeting. ~~{{{l~~/Of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of Ca1jfornia COUNTERSIGNED: ~ Secre ar of the D1S r t Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California 05 18 78 ----------