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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 08-19-71 136 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD AUGUST 19, 1971 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an Adjourned Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of Cali- fornia, on August 19, 1971, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Mitchell and Gibbs ABSENT: Members: Allan and Rustigian II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meetings of August 5 and 10, 1971, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 51. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 3062 Mr. James Copeland, representing Mr. Ernest Wilson, Counsel for Local Improvement District No. 51, reported receipt of Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors' Resolution No. 71/491, dated August 3, 1971. The Resolution was ordered filed with the Secretary. RESOLUTION NO. 3062. A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 51 It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 3062, previously adopted on July 15, 1971, be re-adopted. Car- ried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Mitchell and Gibbs None Allan and Rustigian Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported only two bids had been received for the work in Local Improvement District No. 51 which were about 30% higher than the Engineer's estimate, and recommended that the job be readvertised. President Gibbs stated this is the time and place set for the Hearing on Local Improvement District No. 51, Resolution of Intention No. 3062. Secretary Davis reported that proper notice of the Hearing had been given, as indicated by an Affidavit of Publication. a Certificate of Mailing, and a Certificate of Posting notice of the Hearing, on file with the Secretary. President Gibbs opened the Hearing and asked for written protests. Secretary Davis reported one written protest had been received prior to the time set for the Hearing. 08 19 71 137 Assessments Nos. 51-6-6. 7. 8 & 9 - Mrs. F~Coleman Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, read Mrs. Faye Coleman's letter, protesting the amount of the assessment on her property. At the request of President Gibbs, Member Mitchell explained the basis for assessments and implementation of Local Improvement Districts. President Gibbs asked for oral protests. Assessment No. 51-6-4 & 5. Mrs. Powell Sanders Mrs. Sanders, whose property received 1-1/2 units of assessment, inquired about the method of sewering, which was explained. After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Hearing on Local Improvement District No. 51, Resolution of Intention No. 3062. be continued to September 16, 1971, at 9:00 o'clock P.M. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Mitchell and Gibbs None Allan and Rustigian RESOLUTION NO. 3072. A RESOLUTION RECALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND FIXING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN THE TIME SPECIFIED. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 51 Upon the recommendation of Mr. James Copeland, representing Mr. Ernest Wilson, Counsel for Local Improvement District No. 51, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 3072 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Membe rs : Boneysteele, Mitchell and Gibbs None Allan and Rustigian REQUEST FOR GARBAGE RATE INCREASE. VALLEY DISPOSAL SERVICE. INC. President Gibbs opened the Hearing on the request of Valley Disposal Service, Inc. for garbage rate increase, and asked for written and oral protests. There were none. Board Members and staff discussed with Messrs. Angelo and Fred Fagliano the rate study report prepared by staff. President Gibbs closed the Hearing. Board Members requested advice from Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, as to the effect of the wage price freeze order on the proposed garbage rate increase, and asked for a report at an early date. REQUEST FOR GARBAGE RATE INCREASE. DIABLO DISPOSAL SERVICE President Gibbs opened the Hearing on the request of Diablo Disposal Service for garbage rate increase, and asked for written protests. There were none. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented a petition signed by residents on Catherine Court, Bolla Avenue, and Angela Avenue in Alamo, re- questing additional pick-up service for garden trimmings. President Gibbs asked for oral protests. Mrs. Rasmussen stated she felt the increases requested are excessive. President Gibbs closed the Hearing. Board Members requested advice from Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, as to the effect of the wage price freeze order on the proposed garbage rate increase, and asked for a report at an early date. 08 19 71 138 V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 53 Mr. James Copeland, representing Mr. Ernest Wilson, Counsel for Local Im- provement District No. 53, presented and explained the purpose of three Resolu- tions pertaining to the sale of Local Improvement District No. 53 bonds. RESOLUTION NO. 3073, A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 53 It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 3073 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Mitchell and Gibbs None Allan and Rustigian RESOLUTION NO. 3074. A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolu- tion No. 3074 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Mitchell and Gibbs None Allan and Rustigian RESOLUTION NO. 3075. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE ISSUANCE OF SUBDISTRICT BONDS IS NOT SUBJECT TO PRIOR INVESTIGATION. REPORT AND APPROVAL BY CALIFORNIA DISTRICT SECURITIES COMMISSION. CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 53 It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 3075 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Mitchell and Gibbs None Allan and Rustigian DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1957 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, read petition signed by property owners on Rahn Court and Mayo Lane, Walnut Creek, which was originally presented August 5, 1971, by Mr. Willard Stone, attorney representing the property owners, and which set forth their objections to the installation of the proposed sewer in District Sewering Project 1957. After a lengthy discussion between Board Members, the staff, Mr. Stone and members of the audience, the matter was referred to staff for further review and continued to September 2, 1971. VII. NEW BUSINESS QUIT CLAIM DEED. PORTION OF EASEMENT. JOB 79. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.1 After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Quit Claim Deed to Pleasant Hill Terrace Associates for a portion of easement in Job 79, Local Improvement District No.1. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Mitchell and Gibbs None Allan and Rustigian 08 19 71 139 RESOLUTION ADOPTING CLASSIFICATION OF SUPERVISING MAINTENANCE MAN Continued to September 2, 1971. RESOLUTION APPOINTING ANTONIO GRANZOTTO. SUPERVISING MAINTENANCE MAN Continued to September 2, 1971. EXAMINATION FOR MAINTENANCE LEADMAN After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that call for oral, open examination for Maintenance Leadman be authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Mitchell and Gibbs None Allan and Rustigian RESOLUTION NO. 3076. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JAMES BUXTON. SENIOR PLANT OPERATOR, CLIFFORD GROVES, PLANT OPERATOR, AND ORRIN P. LAWSON, ASSISTANT PLANT OPERATOR It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 3076 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneystee1e, Mitchell and Gibbs None Allan and Rustigian ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that ease- ments from Robmar Development Company for Parcels 3 and 4 of Job 1964 be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Mitchell and Gibbs None Allan and Rustigian AUTHORIZATION TO PAY FOR SERVICES RELATED TO CONDEMNATION OF LOT 9. TRACT 4006 It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that invoices from Robert J. Foley, in the amount of $125.00 for appraisal services, and Bohn & Carniato, in the amount of $650.00 for legal services, related to the condemnation of Lot 9, Tract 4006, owners City of Walnut Creek, et al, be paid from funds de- posited by Nelco Construction Company. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Mitchell and Gibbs None Allan and Rustigian RESOLUTION NO. 3077. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING CALL FOR BIDS FOR HOLDING BASIN. SCHEDULE 1 Staff explained that a grant has been approved for the Holding Basin project, the estimated cost of which is less than $400,000.00. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Reso- lution No. 3077 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Mitchell and Gibbs None Allan and Rustigian CLAIM OF F. M. SMITH FOR VEHICLE DAMAGE After discussion and staff report, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the claim of F. M. Smith for damage to a wheel on his auto- mobile in an unspecified amount be denied. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Mitchell and Gibbs None Allan and Rustigian 08 19 71 140 MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR SIERRA CLUB MEETING Member Boneysteele reported on a meeting of the Sierra Club which he attended. PARALLEL SEWER NEAR TAPPAN LANE President Gibbs asked the status of the parallel sewer near Tappan Lane. PARIS INCINERATOR Member Mitchell reported on his visit to the garbage incinerator operations while he was in Paris. VIII . REPORTS COMMITTEES None GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER SUBORDINATION OF UTILITY EASEMENTS Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, discussed with Board Members the action of the County in requiring subordina- tion of utility easements in proposed road rights of way in minor subdivisions. It was the consensus of the Board that it did not agree with this policy. BISHOP RANCH DEVELOPMENT Mr. Horstkotte discussed with Member Mitchell the Bishop Ranch development. MORAGA WAY SEWER REPAIR Mr. Horstkotte reported the sewer repair in the Moraga Way area was essentially completed. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 10:55 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to September 2, 1971. ~~ President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: <.~ ; / :- (. I" (".\.c..., ~) Secretary of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 0,8 19 71