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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD OCTOBER 1, 1970
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
October 1, 1970, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Boneystee1e, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
ABSENT:
Member:
Rustigian
Member Rustigian arrived at 8:03 o'clock P.M.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of September 10, 1970, were approved as
presented.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
the Minutes of the meeting of September 17, 1970, be approved after making
the following change:
Under "IV. HEARINGS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 53. SCHEDULES
1, 2 AND 3, RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2081, CONTINUED. RESOLUTION NO. 2081,
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS, LOCAL IM-
PROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 53", the second paragraph following the Motion re-
adopting Resolution No. 2081 shall read as follows:
"At Mr. Laster's suggestion, it was determined that no formal action
be taken by the Board at this time pending development of a method of re-
cordation to effect the Board's desire."
Motion correcting Minutes carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
the expenditures, as reviewed by the Expenditure Committee and as submitted
by the General Manager-Chief Engineer, be approved, subject to further review
of the Martinez Water System bill, reference being specifically made to Sewer
Construction Vouchers Numbers 844 to 853, inclusive, Running Expense Vouchers
Numbers 11728 to 11837, inclusive, Payroll Vouchers Numbers 4757 to 4855, in-
clusive, and LID 50 Construction Fund Voucher Number 95. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
None.
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VI. OLD BUSINESS
ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM USE CHARGE
Continued.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
CORRESPONDENCE FROM CITY OF LAFAYETTE RE POSSIBLE CHANGES IN REFUSE COLLECTION
REGULATIONS
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the letter from
the City of Lafayette was in response to a letter he had written at the
Board's direction, and it would be acknowledged.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM OVERFLOWS
Walter E. Brown, $974.00
After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the claim of
Walter E. Brown in the amount of $974.00 be paid after receipt of signed
Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Budget Finance Building, $303.00
Upon staff recommendation, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by
Member Rustigian, that the claim of the Budget Finance Building in the amount
of $303.00 be denied. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that ease-
ments from James E. Condon, D.S.P. 1916, Parcel 3, and G. T. Duffy, Job 1907,
Parcell, be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 3012, A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A
PROPERTY TO THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT, DISTRICT ANNEXA-
TION 33
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Reso-
lution No. 3012, be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 3013. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF
ENGINEER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR
SURGE PONDS AT THE TREATMENT PLANT
It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that
Resolution No. 3013 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Members:
Members:
Members:
70
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
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QUIT CLAIM DEED TO PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY, D.S.P. x 1554,
PORTION PARCEL 115
After staff explanation, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by
Member Mitchell, that the President and Secretary Pro Tem be authorized to
execute the Quit Claim Deed to the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company,
D.S.P. x 1554, Portion Parcel 115. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 53. SCHEDULE 2. INSTALLATION
After staff explanation, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by
Member Allan, that the President and Secretary Pro Tem be authorized to
execute the Agreement with Southern Pacific Transportation Company for Local
Improvement District No. 53, Schedule 2, installation. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
DYE STUDY
Mr. Lawrence Birke, Jr. and Mr. David Eisenhauer, of Brown and Caldwell,
presented photographic slides indicating the various procedures used in their
August dye study of the Suisun Bay outfall, and explained the dye field was
measured both by boat instrumentation and aerial surveillance.
The staff and Board Members discussed the diffusion report, and Mr.
Horstkotte. General Manager-Chief Engineer. explained the diffuser instal-
lation.
Mr. Horstkotte thanked Mr. Birke and Mr. Eisenhauer for their presenta-
tion.
MARTINEZ PUMPING STATIONS
Board Members and staff discussed the delay in the delivery of the
Martinez pumping station equipment.
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, explained the legal aspects involved.
PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT
In response to Member Boneystee1e's question, Mr. Horstkotte stated the
District is getting a good response to its advertisement for the employment
of a Civil Engineer and Administrative Assistant.
VIII.
REPORTS
COMMITTEES
None.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
EXPENSE RE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FEDERATION CONFERENCE IN BOSTON
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested expenses of
$30.00 per day. plus registration and transportation. for David Niles. Super-
intendent of Water Pollution Control Plant, to attend the 43rd annual conference
of the Water Pollution Control Federation in Boston October 4 through 9,1970.
He stated the format of the conference is directly in line with the
program the District is undertaking.
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It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
$30.00 per day, plus registration and transportation costs, be authorized for
David Niles, Superintendent of Water Pollution Control Plant, to attend the
Water Pollution Control Federation conference in Boston October 4 through 9,
1970. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
ODOR CONTROL AT MORAGA PUMPING STATION
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, described the proposed
unit to accomplish odor control at the Moraga Pumping Station, and stated it
would cost approximately $6,000.00.
David Niles, Superintendent of Water Pollution Control Plant. reported
he had seen a unit in Seattle which has been in operation for about three
months. and presented a drawing of the unit.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Allan, that $6,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for the
purchase of an odor control unit for the Moraga Pumping Station. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell. Allan and Gibbs
None
None
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:55 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs
to October 8, 1970.
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President of the Uistrict Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
ict Board of
ary District
of California
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