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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 06-07-73 110 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JUNE 7,1973 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Spring- brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on June 7, 1973, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. ' The meeting was called to order by President Rustigian. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian ABSENT: Member: Allan II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. MEETING OF MAY 3, 1973 After comment by Member Mitchell and discussion by Board Members, the Minutes of the meeting of May 3,1973, were approved as presented. 2. MEETING OF MAY lO, 1973 The Minutes of the meeting of May 10, 1973, were approved as presented. 3. MEETING OF MAY 17, 1973 After comment by Member Mitchell and discussion by Board Members, the Minutes of the meeting of May 17,1973, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the expenditures as reviewed by the Expenditure Committee, and as submitted by the General Manager-Chief Engineer, be approved, reference being specifically made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 1785 to 1814, inclusive, Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 16420 to 16578, inclusive, Local Improvement District Number 50 Construction Fund Vouchers Numbers 184 to 186, inclusive, and Payroll Vou- chers Numbers 3116 to 3230, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian None Allan President Rustigian welcomed Mr. Dan Clancy and his students from Diablo Valley College class who were present in the audience to observe the action of the Board and to make inquiries concerning the Board's decision-making process on matters of water pollution and solid waste disposal. IV. HEARINGS 1. DISTRICT ANNEXATION 38 President Rustigian opened the public hearing on District Annexation 38 and asked if there were people present in the audience that wished to speak on this matter. There were none. President Rustigian, therefore, closed the public hearing on District Annexation 38. RESOLUTION NO. 73-52, A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY CONTAINED IN DISTRICT ANNEXATION 38 TO THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, and utilizing a map depict- ing the area under consideration for annexation in District Annexation 38, President Rustigian explained, for the benefit of Mr. Dan Clancy and his class from Diablo Valley College, the background and procedures involved in the ann- exation of these areas to the District. ",,"06 0 't 73 111 It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that ,Resolu- tion No. 73-52 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian None Allan 2. DISTRICT ANNEXATION 39 RESOLUTION NO. 73-53, A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY CONTAINED IN DISTRICT ANNEXATION 39 TO THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY :,DISTRICT Mr. Horstkotte explained to the Board Members that the Local Agency For- mation Commission had approved on June 6, 1973, District Annexation 39. He further stated that, as there were petitions representing one hundred per cent of the property owners in favor of annexætion to the District, a public hearing would not be necessary. Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, utilizing a map, depicted for the benefit of Board Members and those present in the audience, the area contained in District Annexation 39. The area in District Annexation 39 incorporates portions of Muir Oaks in Martinez and properties near Danville. Member Boneysteele and Mr. Horstkotte then explained for the benefit of Mr. Clancy and his class the background regarding annexation of Muir Oaks and the manner in which annexation of this area was proceeding. ' After response to questions from Mr. Clancy concerning District Annexa- tion 39, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that Resolution No. 73-53 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian None Allan v. BIDS 1. DISTRICT ONE AND ONE-HALF TON TRUCK TRACTOR Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that bids for a District one and one-half ton tractor, opened at 2 o'clock P.M. this day, were as follows: Bidder Amount (1) (2) (3) Louis F. Nestor Gary E. Slowinski Janet Nestor $325.25 300.25 265.25 Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the award of bid for sale of a surplus District one and one half ton truck tractor be made to the highest bidder, Mr. Louis F. Nestor, Pleasant Hill, California. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Member: Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian None Allan 2. DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 2100, RUDGEAR ROAD AREA Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that bids for District Sewering Project 2100, Rudgear Road Area, opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M., this day, were as follows: Bidder Amount (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) A. P. Pipeline Construction Co. Slavo Rigisich Inc. McGuire & Hester W. R. Thomason, Inc. Peter Cole Jensen, Inc. M.G.M. Const. Co. Silva's Pipeline Inc. $152,459.50 167,415.00 176,683.00 l84,964.65 186,248.00 189,435.50 199,006.00 06 07 73 ll2 Bidder Amount Ernest E. Pestana, Inc. A. V. DeBito Const. Co. $228,020.00 281,455.00 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that the orig- inal engineer's cost estimate for District Sewering Project 2100 had not in- cluded cast iron pipe. After further explanation by Mr. Horstkotte regarding the location of District Sewering Project 2100 in Watershed 29 South, and upon the recom- mendation of Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Boneystee1e, seconded by Member Gibbs, that award of contract for District Sewering Project 2100 be made to A; P. Pipeline Construction Company. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian None Allan Member Mitchell and Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained, for the benefit of Mr. Clancy and his class, whereby the District, through watershed charges, is able to accumulate sufficient funds in antici- pation of new developments being constructed which would require sewage ser- vice. By designation of watershed charges, cost for new sewage facilities are borne by the new developments and present no burden to the current tax- payer. VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. DISTRICT ORDINANCE 86 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, recommended to the Board Members an adoption of a policy statement to guide staff in the application of special service charges to public agency properties. Recommended policy statement: (1) Federal and state laws and administrative regulations require that each user of a sewer system pay its proportionate share of the cost of said system, and this District has been informed that it must apply charges to users having exemptions from the District tax roll, and users demanding special services. (2) This District will avoid, as long as permitted' by Federal or State laws, special charges to local public agencies serving the District and its taxpayers for normal governmental functions where such agencies apply no service charges against the District. Therefore, the following local governmental function~ are exempt from the District special service charge until further notice: (a) All regular governmental functions of cities and special districts within the boundaries of this District. (b) Special districts whose boundaries are approximately co-terminus to those of this District such as fire, school and recreation districts and whose primary source of revenue is derived from the property tax levied against taxpayers of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. The above exempted governmental functions do not include land or space leased to private operators, clubs, or individuals, or federal, state or county units, or facilities leased from other governmental bodies and used for commercial operation. After discussion betweeen Board members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel, for the District, concerning adoption of such policy statèment and recognizing that certain portions of District Ordinance 86 require amendment, item was continued. 06 07 73 ll3 Members Boneysteele and Mitchell and Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager- Chief Engineer, explained, for the benefit of Mr. Clancy and his class, the background and rationale for the District charging a special service charge for public entities and special users of the sewage system. 2. CONSOLIDATION PROPOSALS WITH CITY OF CONCORD Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that he had attended the City of Concord Council Meeting held on May 29,1973. In the discussion, Board Members and staff reviewed the District's proposal to the City of Concord for annexation and the alternatives of forming a joint exer- cise of powers agreement or extension of the present or a new contract with the City of Concord for disposal of its wastewater to the Sanitary District. Board members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, discussed and exchanged comments regarding District consolidation proposals made to the City of Concord. In the discussion, Board members and staff reviewed the District's annexation proposal to the City of Concord and the alternatives of forming a joint exercise of powers agreement or extension of the present or a new contract with the City of Concord for disposal of its waste water to the Sanitary District. After such discussion and exchange of comments, Member Mitchell, Chairman of the Negotiating Committee for the City of Concord, requested staff to arrange a meeting with representatives from the City of Concord to further discuss the District consolidation proposals for the City of Concord. To schedule an agreeable date for the meeting, staff was requested to propose an evening meeting in order to permit full attendance by members of the District's Negotiating Committee. It~m was continued. ' 3. COUNTY WATER QUALITY CONTROL STUDY Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that he was a member of the newly formed Administrative Committee and Chairman of the Engineering Committee established to formulate an appropriate method for, implementation of the County's water quality control study. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the Engineering Committee planned to complete the scope of the County study by next week. Board Members requested that they be provided with a copy of the scope of ,the County study. Item continued. 4. ANNUAL AUDIT Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that the Dis- trict had received proposals from Elmer Fox and Co., Ernst and Ernst, and Coopers and Lybrand, all certified public accountant firms, to conduct an annual audit for the District. After discussion and upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that the proposal from Elmer Fox & Co. to conduct the District's annual audit for fiscal year 1972-1973 be accepted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian None Allan 5. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 54, SCHEDULES i THROUGH 4 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that, upon the advice of Mr. Jerry Laster, Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch, Special Counsel for the District, staff had prepared an Environmental Impact Statement for Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4 of Local Improvement District No. 54. Mr. Horstkotte, utilizing maps, indicated to Board Members the location of the four areas involved in Local Improvement District No. 54. After commending Mr. Lloyd Smith of the staff for his work in the prepara- tion of the individual Environmental Impact Statements, Mr. Horstkotte stated that Local Improvement District 54, Schedules 1 through 4, would be considered at the June 14th meeting and that material provided Board Members was for information. Item continued. 06 0 i,' 73 114 1. VII. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT ITEMS ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT: a. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that ease- ments from: Job No. Parcel No. Bank of America Nat'l. Trust & Savings Douglas E. Carlson Albert G. Morgan (LID 54-2) Orindawoods, a joint venture Russell J. Bruzzone, Inc. Gladys M. Schmidt Lutheran Church, Calif. & Nevada Dist. J. C. Forsyth, et ux Ka-Sha, Inc. Leland E. Wolfenden, et ux State of California 2269 2279 2l54 2284 2290 1926 2277 2277 2184 2329 453 2 6 33 1 1 4 1 2 1 1 Misc. be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: b. Members: Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian Members: 'None Member: Allan AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED TO MRS. GLADYS M. SCHMIDT, JOB 1926, PARCEL NO.4 It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute Quit Claim Deed to Mrs. Gladys M. Schmidt, Job 1926, Parcel No.4. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: c. Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian None' Allan ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEED FROM ALLIED PROPERTIES CORPORATION, ET AL, DISTRICT TREATMENT PLANT It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Grant Deed from Allied Properties Corporation, et a1, District Treatment Plant, be accèpted and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: d. Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian None Allan AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED TO CENTRAL BANK, MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA, SUBDIVISION 4099 It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute Quit Claim Deed to Centra1Bank, Mart- inez, California, Subdivision 4099. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian None Allan 2. ANNEXATION OF BYRON RANCH, DANVILLE AREA Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer and Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, utilizing a map, indicated the extent and location of the Byron Ranch which is approximately 600 acres bordering on the Sanitary District. Mr. Dalton indicated that he had been informed that at the County Planning Commission level, the Byron Ranch had been excluded from the County's open space plan. He further stated that he had received an environmental impact statement for development of this area along with a soil report by an engineering firm. Mr. Dalton indicated that the developer planned a multi-type development to include single family residences and cluster t~ m~lti-fami1y type residences and that, some of the area of the U.,",3 06 115 Ranch may be dedicated to public use. Mr. Dalton stated that some of the area, particularly the high ground, cannot be serviced by East Bay Municipal Utility District and that the matter of open space and the East Bay Municipal Utility District's boundary had not yet been settled. The annexation of Byron Ranch had not yet been submitted to the Local Agency Formation Commission. Board Members and staff discussed the matter of annexation of Byron Ranch in relationship to a forthcoming decision by County Board of Super- visors on Open Space, the East Bay Municipal Utility District service boun- daries, and LAFCO. After such discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to defer definitive action on annexation of Byron Ranch, Danville area, until the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has resolved the "Open Space" planning. Item continued. 3. CLAIM OF MRS. CAROL HOUT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25.75 It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that the claim of Mrs. Carol Hout in the amount of $25.75 be paid following receipt of signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Allan 4. WATERSHED CHARGES - CASE OF PETER FAVRO Mr. Sohn, Counsel for the District, stated that he had reviewed the state- ment of Mr. Favro, that he had been charged $1,000.00 in Watershed charges for Subdivision 4312, formerly Subdivision 3051, Lot 21, Ascot Drive, Rheem Valley, California, and Mr. Favro's claim that such Watershed charges were not properly authorized. Mr. Bohn stated that, in his opinion, the action of the Board taken at its meeting of August 31, 1972, wherein the Board, after explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, concerning the rationale for Watershed Trunk Charges, approved a schedule of Watershed charges as proposed by staff, to be effective January 1,1973, was proper and legal. Secretary Davis, for the benefit of Board Members and Mr. Favro in the audience, read the Minutes of the meeting of August 31, 1972, pertaining to Board action on Watershed Trunk Charges. Mr. Peter Favro addressed the Board and claimed that Subdivision 4312, formerly Subdivision 3051, pre-dated the formal adoption of a Watershed plan and, therefore, was exempt from Watershed Trunk Charges. He stated that the ~rea in question had been zoned in 1964 as MRB and that such zoning was still ~n effect and he suggested that the staff memorandum by Mr. Dalton dated March 15, 1972, concerning policy on Watershed Trunk Charges had not been for- mally adopted by the Board Members and, therefore, that he was entitled to a refund of $l,OOO.OO for Watershed Trunk Charges previously paid. Board Members, staff, Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, and Mr. Favro discussed and exchanged comments regarding previous District policy regarding application ~f Watershed Trunk Charges and the issues raised by Mr. Favro. After such d~scussion and upon the assurance of Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, that the Board's action of August 31,1972, in authorizing a new Watershed policy to be effective Janua~y 1,1973, was valid, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the claim of Mr. Peter Favro for a refund of $1,000.00 in Watershed Trunk Charges for Subdivision 4312 be denied. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian None Allan "\ 06 0'1 73 116 5. DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE CLASS - MR. DAN CLANCY Mr. Clancy addressed the Board and stated that he was an Instructor at Diablo Valley College teaching a course in Ecology and that he had present in the audience members of his class. He stated that the class had reviewed in some detail the problems of wastewater pollution, solid waste disposal, and energy conservation. The group had observed films concerning operations handled in Franklin, Ohio, and had visited and observed operations conducted at Glass Container Corporation, Crown Zellerbach and the District's Treatment Plant facility located in Martinez. Mr. Clancy introduced the members of his class to the Board Members and then proceeded to ask Board Members questions concerning the operations of the Sanitary District. It was explained that Board Members are elected for a period of four years by the citizens residing within the boundaries of the Sanitary District. After Mr. Horstkotte explained the qualifications of the individual Board Members and Counsel for the District, discussion followed concerning the rationale and technology adopted by staff and Board Members for the District's Treatment Plant and water reclamation expansion project. After such discussion with staff explaining in detail the technology and projected operations of the Treatment Plant facility, Mr. Clancy, on behalf of his class, thanked the members of the Board for their cooperation and informative discussion. Mr. Clancy and members of his class then departed. At lO:16 o'clock P. M., President Rustigian recessed the meeting. At 10:25 o'clock P.M., President Rustigian reconvened the meeting. 6. AUTHORIZE $1,000.00, INSURANCE CARRIER CLAIM, CASE OF ORR vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ET AL After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, and discussion by Board Members, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that authorization of $1,000.00 for payment of the District's insurance carrier's claim be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian None Allan 7. COMBINATION OF STUDY WATERSHED 21 WITH WATERSHED 22 Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that unit charges for Watershed 21 had never been established because the area in ques- tion had previously been largely located in a Local Improvement District. However, with the adoption of the District's new policy on Watershed charges to be effective January 1,1973, and with the authorization of Local Improve- ment District proceedings for Proposed Sewering Area 49, located in Watershed 21, it is now appropriate that Watershed charges be established. Since Water- shed2l is adjacent to and has similar construction conditions as Watershed 22" staff recommended that the boundaries of Watershed 22 be expanded to include Watershed study area 21. Staff further recommended that Watershed 22 trunk charges of $200.00 per unit be established and applied after crediting pre- vious Local Improvement District assessments paid, and that trunk facilities required for Watershed 21 be included in the Watershed 22 program. After discussion by Board Membe1õs and staff, it was recommended by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that the boundaries of Watershed 22 be expanded to include Watershed study area 21; that Watershed 22 trunk charges of $200.00 per unit,be.:.estab1iShed and applied after giving credit for Local Improvement District assessments paid; and that trunk facilities required for Watershed 21 be included in the Watershed 22 program. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: AB'SENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian None Allan 06 07 73 117 8. AUTHORIZE $l3,000.00FOR MAINTENANCE LOADING DOCK AND APPURTENANCES , Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, utilizing a map and diagrams, explained to Board Members the design and extent of staff's plans for construction of a maintenance loading dock building and appurtenances in the District's yard. After such explanation and ,discussion by Board Mem- bers, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that $13,000.00 from the Sewer Construction Fund for construction of a maintenance loading dock and appurtenances be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian None Allan 9. AUTHORIZE $10,000.00 FOR SLIDE REPAIR, LINE E Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that it was desirable to construct slide repairs to Line "E" between South Lucille Drive and Bollinger Canyon Road prior to the installation in this area of a pro- posed 66" waterline by East Bay Municipal Utility District. After explanation and discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that authorization of $10,000.00 from the Sewer Construction Fund for slide repairs, Line "E" between South Lucille Drive and Bollinger Canyon Road be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian None Allan RESOLUTION NO. 73-64, A RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN NEEDED REPAIRS ON LINE "E" BETWEEN SOUTH LUCILLE DRIVE'& BOLLINGER CANYON ROAD ~~D AUTHORIZING A NEGOTIATED CONTRACT TO CORRECT SAID EMERGENCY Upon recommendation of Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 73-64 be adopted. Carrie¿ by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mi tchell and Rustigian NOES: Hembers: None ABSENT: Member: Allan OTHER BUSINESS BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA 10. None. a. DISCUSSION OF GARBAGE SERVICE FOR RESIDENTS OF ORINDA Mr. John Blackburn addressed the Board and stated that the information provided by Board Members at the Orinda Association meeting of May 14, 1973, regarding garbage service for Orinda had been most informative. Mr. Black- burn stated that the Orinda Association was interested in having the District further review the matter of garbage service and rates for residents of Orinda. and that further reports on District progress on the matter be made available to the Association. In response to query, Secretary Davis'reported on the investigation and review by staff regarding the operations Disposal Service, Inc. Secretary Davis stated that he had inspection of garbage routes as performed by Orinda/Moraga current status of of Orinda/Moraga made a comprehensive Disposal. After discussions and assurance to Mr. Blackburn that staff would continue to review the matter of garbage rates and service for Orinda residents, Mr. Blackburn expressed his appreciation and departed.' 11. INFORMATION a. RECYCLING ~\TORKSHOP, LAS LOMAS HIGH SCHOOL, WALNUT CREEK, JUNE 11,1973 06 07 73 118 b. CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE ORINDA ASSOCIATION c. INFORMATION ON CONCORD FAULT d. FINANCIAL STATEMENT, RUNNING EXPENSE, APRIL 30,1973 e. BASSA MEMORANDUM OF MAY 15,1973 f. MINUTES OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, MAY 16,1973 MEETING Board Members noted correspondence and information presented by staff. Member Boneysteele, Chairman of the Advisory Committee stated that due to District business, he requested that Secretary Davis cancel the Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June l3, 1973. Member Boneysteele indicated his intention to attend the recycling workshop on June 11, 1973. VIII. REPORTS 1. COMMITTEES BAY AREA SEWAGE SERVICES AGENCY a. Member Gibbs, Member of the Executive and Operating Committees, BASSA, provided Secretary Davis with a BASSA memorandum dated May 30,1973, for further distribution to Board Members. b. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Member Mitchell, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, reported that the .Committee had met on June 4,1973, to review a staff memorandum, dated May 25, 1973, and titled "1973-1974 Budget Request for Personnel" and other personnel informa- tion presented in staff memorandums dated May 22, 23,25, 30 and June 1, 1973. Discussion followed with staff being requested to provide additional information for the meeting scheduled for June 14, 1973. RESOLUTION NO. 73-54, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AUBREY C. RUSSELL AND JAMES R. COE, ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES Upon recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 73-54 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian None Allan RESOLUTION NO. 73-55, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ROY E. JOHNSON AND JOHN W. WALTER, ASSISTANT PLANT OPERATOR , Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 73-55 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian None Allan 2. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Horstkotte reported receipt of correspondence from The Valley Community Service District regarding the feasibility of Central San annexing certain areas now within the boundaries of the Valley Community District or the possibility of adopting a contractual agreement between both Districts for the treatment of waste water from Valley Community Service District by Central San. Mr. Horstkotte indicated that staff had no current plans for extending Central San boundaries beyond its present southern limits. 06 07 73 119 b. Mr. Horstkotte presented Board Members with staff memorandum concerning the Maintenance Department and budgetary matters. The material presented was for use by Board Hembers at the meeting scheåuled for June 14, 1973, wherein the District budget was to be considered. c. Mr. Horstkotte reported that bids on the District's Treatment Plant "and water reclamation expansion project were scheduled to be opened on July 3, 1973. 3. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 73-56, A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF A WRITTEN REPORT, THE GIVING OF NOTICE AND THE HOLDING OF A HEARING WITH RESPECT TO DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES After explanation and upon the recommendation of Mr. Bohn, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 73-56 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian None Allan 4. SECRETARY None IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR 1. President Rustigian reported that the Central Contra Costa County Sanitary District's Presidents' Council meeting was scheduled for June 27,1973, and will be held at the Riverview Lodge, Antioch, California, Mr. Horsktotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, will invite the guest speaker. 2. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, said he will be prepared to present a detailed report on solid waste management to the Board Members at the meeting scheduled for June 21, 1973. 3. President Rustigian reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Gavin N. High, Far Western Mercantile Company. Mr. High, in his letter, was making a complaint re- garding garbage service and health problems associated with the Symposium Restaurant in Lafayette. After explanation by Secretary Davis and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District,Mr. ,Bohn was requested to prepare an appropriate response to Mr. High's letter for signature by President Rustigian. 4. Member Boneysteele informed the Board Members of the unfortunate and untimely death of Mr. Horstkotte's stepdaughter. It was then moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the Board offer their sincere condolences to Mr. and Mrs. Horstkotte. 5. Member Boneysteele acknowledged receipt of a complaint regarding sewage odors emanating from the Seven Hills Ranch Road in Walnut Creek. Staff was requested to investigate and correct the matter. 6. Member legislative California. for and the Boneysteele reported on The California Association of Sanitation Agencies' " and seminar meetings held on June 5 and 6,1973, in Sacramento, Member Boneysteele indicated disappointment regarding the preparation manner in which the meeting was conducted. 7. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported that, after careful review, statu- tory authority does exist for Board Members to fully participate in District health and welfare, life insurance and dental plans. Mr. Bohn was requested to so prepare an appropriate legal opinion on the matter for future insertion in the Board Minutes. 06' 0:, 73 120 x. ADJOURNMENT At ll:S7 o'clock P.M., President Rustigian adjourned the regular meeting to June 14, 1973. ,'~~,~~A~' ,F;~4-~~ :"" -'" -7- '/...-.-,7- Preside~t of the Di, tric~" Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ~ '/ ~ . <... I, 'l/ CV~fl-~ Secretary of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 06 07 73