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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 06-18-81 1927 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON JUNE 18, 1981 The District B~ard of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened at its regular place of meeting, 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on June 18, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. I. ROLL CALL President Campbell called the meeting to order. He requested Mr. Jay McCoy to call roll in the absence of Mr. Hopkins. PRESENT: Members: ABSENT: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele and Campbell Dalton and Stanley Member Stanley arrived at 7:41 p.m. Member Dalton had previously indicated that he would be unable to attend this meeting and was excused. I!. EXPENDITURES Member Boneysteele advised that he had reviewed the expenditures covered by the Expenditures for approval list dated June 18,1981 and found them to be satisfactory with the exception of a magazine subscription which staff had indicated would not be renewed. After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Carlson, that the Running Expense Warrant Nos. 15659-15660, 15818-15871,16053-16064, 16069-16152; Sewer Construction Warrant Nos. 1481-1502,3836-3848; and Payroll Warrant Nos. 1685-1699 and 9031179- 9031406 be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Member: Carlson, Boneysteele and Campbell None Dalton and Stanley III. BIDS & AWARDS la. REPORT BIDS RECEIVED FOR DISTRICT PROJECT NOS. 3429,3430 & 3435 CHEMICAL INJECTION SYSTEM FOR FAIRVIEW, MALTBY & MORAGA PUMP STATIONS Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer (GM-CE), advised that bids for the Chemical Injection System have been received with the apparent low bidder being Wilson Pacific Construction Company at $79,900. The Engineers Estimate for the project was $76,120. b. AWARD CONTRACT FOR DISTRICT PROJECTS 3429, 3430 & 3435 After discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Boneysteele, to award the contract to Wilson Pacific Construction Company for District Projects 3429, 3430 and 3435, Chemical Injection System for Fairview, Maltby and Moraga Pump Stations. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele and Campbell None Dalton and Stanley IV. CONSENT CALENDAR After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Carlson, that Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5 be approved, necessary resolutions adopted, and their recording authorized where applicable. /\ 1",; ,f ,.~,'- '! .. t ""f ""', ~, -~ ~,l 1928 1. Accept easements granted at no cost to the District, adopt respective resolutions and authorize their recording. Grantee Area Res. No. Job No. Parcel No. Walnut Creek 3454 2. a. Park Place Income Investors i\uthorize execution of a Quitclaim Deed, quitclaiming a portion of Easement Parcel 2, Job No. 2729, Pacheco area and recording said Quitclaim. Res No. 81-117. Authorize PA 81-13 (San Ramon area) and PA 81-14 (Walnut Creek area) to be included in a future formal annexation to the District. 3 81-116 3. 4. Adopt a resolution Initiating Proceedings to Formally Annex 10 Separate Areas to the District, under the ~tle of District Annexation 75. Resolution No. 81-118. 5. Authorize $4,600 from the Sewer Construction Fund for structure adjust- ments in Tassajara Road, Danville area. ~otion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele and Campbell Members: None Members: Dalton and Stanley v. ENGINEERING 1. AUTHORIZE $10,000 FOR INVESTIGATION FOR DETERMINING SCOPE OF WORK AND COST FOR REMOVAL OF ALUM SLUDGE DEPOSITS IN HOLDING BASIN C Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, commented on the proposed work and explained details of the position paper to the Board. After Board and staff discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Boneysteele, to authorize funding in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for work of removing alum sludge from Holding Basin C. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley, and Campbell NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Dalton 2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF A WRITTEN REPORT, THE GIVING OF NOTICE AND THE HOLDING OF HEARING ON JULY 2, 1981, REGARDING THE PLACING OF DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL. After explanation by Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, it was moved by Member Stanley, seconded by Member Carlson to adopt a resolution directing the preparation of a written report, the giving of notice and the holding of a hearing on July 2, 1981, regarding the placing of delinquent sewer service charges on the tax roll. Resolution No. 81-119. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley, and Campbell None Dalton v!. BUDGET & FINANCE 1. ESTABLISH ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CHARGE (EQC) RATES FOR 1981-82 Mr. Dolan, G~-CE, advised that in response to Board request, staff has prepared an EQC Analysis for the Board's review and study. He requested that Mr. Robert Baker, Manager-Plant Operations, and Mr. Walter Funasaki, Finance Officer, provide the Board with a review of the EQC analysis report and its projections. Messrs. Baker and Funasaki gave explanations on the contents of the report. (' .. )fJ' {) 'I ' ~~'".." 1 '., ,.8 1929 President Campbell requested a short closed session with the GM-CE to receive a briefing on the status of the employees. salary and benefits' negotiations. He indicated that a briefing at this point would provide input for his vote regarding the proposed EQC rate increase. At 7:59 p.m., President Campbell declared a closed session to discuss the status of the employees I salary and benefit negotiations. At 8:03 p.m., President Campbell concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting in open session. Board and staff discussion followed. Member Carlson reaffirmed his position on retaining the entire O&M reserve fund. He stated that at the present time, there is no guarantee as to the cost of operating the plant. Therefore, the O&M reserve fund should be used to defray any unforeseen contingencies that might occur. Member Stanley disagreed, stating that he does not believe the District should maintain a reserve fund since the funds belong to the taxpayers. It was then moved by Member Stanley that the EQC rate for 1981-82 be set at $117. Motion failed for lack of second. After further discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the EQC rate be set at $125 for 1981-82. Motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Carlson and Boneysteele Stanley and Campbell Da 1 ton President Campbell moved that the EQC rate be set at $123 for 1981-82. Motion failed for lack of a second. After further discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Carlson, that the EQC rate be set at $124 for 1981-82. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, and Campbell Stanley Da 1 ton ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CHARGES FOR 1981-82 AND SETTING DATE FOR HEARING IN REGARD TO COLLECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL 2. After discussion it was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Carlson that a resolution establishing the Environmental Quality Charges for 1981-1982, for all sewered properties, be adopted. Resolution No. 81-120. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, and Campbell Stanl ey Dalton Member Stanley advised that he would be unable to attend the Board meeting of July 2 and requested that the Hearing to consider collecting the EQC on the tax roll be scheduled for July 16 so that he could be present. After further discussion, it was moved by Member Stanley, seconded by Member Carlson, that the EQC Hearing be scheduled for July 16, 1981. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: 06 18 81 Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley, and Campbell None Da 1 ton 1930 3. APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES After explanation by Mr. Carniato, District Counsel, it was moved by Member Stanley, seconded by Member Carlson, that the statement from John J. Carniato, dated June 11,1981 for professional services rendered and costs accrued relative to Acme Fill, Fred J. Early Jr., Company, Efron vs. CCCSD, General Western vs. CCCSD, Higby vs. CCCSD, Kaiser Industries, King vs. CCCSD, Peterson/Simpson vs. CCCSD, Ramos vs. CCCSD and the CCCWD Alum Sludge matters be approved; and that the statement from Corbett, Kane and Berk dated May 22, 1981 for profess i ona 1 services be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley and Campbell None Da lton 4. ESTABLISH DISTRICT'S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT UNDER PROPOSITION 4 Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, advised that he would discuss this item under his report. VI!. PERSONNEL 1. APPROVE RECOMMENDED DISMISSAL OF WILLIS LUDLOW PURSUANT TO DISTRICT CODE Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, requested that this item be withdrawn from the agenda since Mr. Ludlow has submitted his resignation. 2. ADOPT POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR MILITARY LEAVE Mr. Carniato, District Counsel, explained that Board representatives have met and conferred with the Employees' Association regarding modifications to the language contained in the military leave policy. The policy as set forth by the District complies with the State and Federal statutes pertaining to military leave pay. After discussion, it was moved by Member Stanley, seconded by Member Carlson, that the Policy and Procedure for Military Leave be adopted effective June 18,1981. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton and Campbell None Dalton VII I. ITEMS LATE FOR THE AGENDA None. ' IX. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dolan requested a closed session at the end of the meeting to discuss management compensation. b. Mr. Dolan advised that he has spoken to Mr. Jerry Lucey of Corbett, Kane & Berk and received a report on the status of the negotiations with the Employees' Association. c. Mr. Dolan indicated that Treatment Plant staff has been conducting a flow meter calibration study in order to evaluate the accuracy of the flow meter readings taken in the Parshall Flumes in the headworks of the Plant. d. Mr. Dolan reported on the Gann Appropriation Limitation under Proposition 4 and its effect on the District. He stated that the law is ambiguous in defining the limitations as they apply to Central San. In checki~g with other agencies, it was noted that they anticipate experiencing s~m: d1sagreements and problems regarding some issues on the appropriations 11 m1 t . 06 18 81 1931 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT a. Mr. Carniato requested a closed session at the end of the meeting to discuss litigation, potential litigation and personnel matters. 3. SECRETARY PRO TEM None 4. COMMITTEES a. Member Carlson advised that Mr. Ernest Lasell of Contra Costa County Water District, had invited him to attend a meeting with the Metro Water Department to discuss the issue of the peripheral canal. b. Member Carlson also reported that Mr. Lasell of CCCWD had informed him that an arbitrator has been selected to preside over the Alum Sludge dispute. Member Carlson will keep the Board apprised on future developments. X. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR None. At 9:00 p.m., President Campbell declared a closed session to discuss personnel, litigation and potential litigation matters. At 10:52 p.m., President Campbell concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting in open session. As a result of discussion in closed session, the following actions were taken: a. It was moved by Member Stanley, seconded by Member Carlson, to delegate to the General Manager-Chief Engineer, the authority to terminate Willis Ludlow, should he withdraw his resignation. b. It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Stanley, to delegate to the General Manager-Chief Engineer authority to approve the proposed consolidation of Valley Disposal, Diablo Disposal and Lafayette Disposal garbage collection franchises following staff review. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley and Campbell None Dalton c. It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Carlson, that the statement from John Carniato for $600 for services relating to Employees litigation be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: t~embe r : Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley and Campbell None Dalton This statement had been presented to the Board at a previous meeting and deferred pending further information. d. The Board members acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mrs. Virginia Mills regarding garbage rate increase and directed the GM-CE to rep ly. e. It was the consensus of the Board that an adjourned meeting be set for July 9, 1981 at 8:30 p.m., to discuss litigation matters. XI. ADJOURNMENT At 10:53 p.m., President Campbell adjourned the meeting to July 9, 1981. 06 18 ~l 1932 /) . ~ {~~ ,~~'I P esident of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: Ot'" . 't) l,;j c~ ~ ri .~ ~"" ;.t