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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD SEPTEMBER 2, 1971
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in
a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Springbrook
Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on September 2,
1971, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Boneystee1e, Mitchell and Gibbs
ABSENT:
Members:
Allan and Rustigian
Member Rustigian arrived at 8:10 o'clock P.M.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the
Minutes of the meeting of August 19, 1971, be approved after making the following
changes:
Under "IV. HEARINGS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 51, RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION NO. 3062", Member Mitchell's statement shall read as follows:
"At the request of President Gibbs, Member Mitchell explained the basis for
assessments and implementation of Local Improvement Districts."
And under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR, PARIS INCINERATOR",
the paragraph shall read as follows:
"Member Mitchell reported on his visit to the garbage incinerator operations
while he was in Paris."
And under "VIII. REPORTS, GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER, SUBORDINATION
OF UTILITY EASEMENTS", the following paragraph shall be added:
"It was the consensus of the Board that it did not agree with this policy."
Motion changing Minutes carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell and Gibbs
None
Allan
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
It was moved by Member Mitchell, 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 1126 to 1152, inclusive, Running Expense
Vouchers Numbers 13217 to 13351, inclusive, Payroll Vouchers Numbers 720 to 833,
inclusive, and LID 50 Construction Fund Vouchers Numbers 124 to 128, inclusive.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Membe r :
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell and Gibbs
None
Allan
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
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V.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1957
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, indicated on a map the
revised location of the proposed sewer to serve residents of Mayo Lane and
Rahn Court.
He read a letter from the City of Walnut Creek which stated the City will
be placing a 60" diameter drainage line across Second Avenue east of Rahn Court
at a later date, and quoted from a letter from Arthur M. Goff, Agricultural
Consultant, concerning damage that might be caused to trees and shrubs by the
construction of the sewer line.
After a lengthy discussion between Board Members, the staff, Mr. Willard
Stone, attorney representing property owners in the proposed sewering area,
and members of the audience, it was determined that a meeting will be held
between the involved property owners, their attorney, Mr. Stone, and members
of the District staff, and a report be made to the District Board on the results
of the meeting.
Continued to September 16, 1971.
ADOPTING CLASSIFICATION OF SUPERVISING MAINTENANCE MAN AND APPOINTING SUPER-
VISING MAINTENANCE MAN
After discussion, the matter was continued.
SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM OF ROBERT L. MILLHAM. ET UX. LOT 17. MORAGA MANOR
After explanation and upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, General
Manager-Chief Engineer, and Mr. Carniato, representing Mr. Bohn, Counsel for
the District, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneysteele,
that Robert L. and Anne D. Millham be paid $1,000.00 from Sewer Construction
Funds as settlement for damage claimed as a result of the Moraga Way sewer re-
pair work. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell and Gibbs
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Member: Allan
VII. NEW BUSINESS
AUTHORIZATION FOR EXPENSES FOR ATTENDANCE AT SHORING SAFETY TRAINING SCHOOL
After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneystee1e, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that $150.00 be authorized for expenses for 15 employees in the
Maintenance Department to attend a one day training course in shoring safety.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Membe rs :
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell and Gibbs
None
Allan
RESOLUTION NO. 3078. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
INDENTURE FROM SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT 8'1
SEWER PIPELINE IN SAN RAMON
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
Resolution No. 3078 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell and Gibbs
None
Allan
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RESOLUTION NO. 3079, A RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDENDUM TO PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS
AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 51
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
Resolution No. 3079 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell and Gibbs
None
Allan
A PPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR
DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECTS 1959, 1961 AND 1977
After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that the plans
and specifications for District Sewering Projects 1959, 1961 and 1977 be approved
and the call for bids authorized. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Mitchell and Gibbs
None
Allan
REIMBURSEMENT OF REGISTRATION EXPENSE
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
Member Allan be paid $25.00 as reimbursement for registration expense at the
California Sanitary & Sanitation Districts Association conference in Monterey
in July. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell and Gibbs
None
Allan
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE QUIT CLAIM DEEDS
After staff explanation that the easements were no longer required, it
was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that theftesident
and Secretary be authorized to execute Quit Claim Deeds to Robert L. and Anne D.
Mi11ham, LID 14, Parcel 99, Robert L. and Jean W. Crecelius, Parcell, Job 2004,
and Tran and Florence Canton, Parcel 2, Job 2004. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell and Gibbs
None
Allan
RESOLUTION NO. 3080. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING DON CAST, ENGINEERING AID I,
RANGE 34-C
After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
that employment of an Engineering Aid I had been authorized in the 1971-72 Budget
as a replacement for William Neidig, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded
by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 3080 be adopted. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell and Gibbs
None
Allan
NOTICES OF COMPLETION FOR DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT l564A, MORAGA WAY EMERGENCY
SEWER REPAIR
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, be authorized to file Notices
of Completion for District Sewering Project 1564A, Moraga Way Emergency Sewer
Repair. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell and Gibbs
None
Allan
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PAYMENT OF MC DONNELL NURSERY INVOICE, $204.46
Mr. Horstkotte explained the McDonnell Nursery invoice was for replacement
of shrubs damaged as a result of the Moraga Way sewer repair work.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the invoice
of McDonnell Nursery in the amount of $204.46 for replacement of shrubs damaged by
the Moraga Way sewer repair work be paid from Sewer Construction funds. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell and Gibbs
None
Allan
CLAIM OF J. P. GIFFING. $884.95
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the claim of
J. P. Giffing in the amount of $884.95, resulting from sewer overflow during the
Moraga Way sewer repair work, be paid from Sewer Construction funds following receipt
of signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell and Gibbs
None
Allan
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
RECYCLING
Member Boneystee1e stated the Contra Costa Times reported the Sierra Club was
meeting September 9 at Acalanes High School for a discussion of recycling.
Board Members and staff discussed recycling problems.
ODORS IN SEVEN HILLS RANCH ROAD AREA
Member Boneysteele stated people were complaining about odors in the vicinity
of the Seven Hills Ranch Road.
The staff was directed to further investigate the matter.
GARBAGE RATES
Board Members discussed various garbage rates and the desirability of
having a uniform rate and a uniform service for the entire District.
VIII.
REPORTS
COMMITTEES
None.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
PILOT PLANT FACILITY
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, referred to memorandum
from Mr. Niles, Superintendent of Plant Operations, dated September 2, 1971,
wherein Mr. Niles explained that recent actions taken by the California Water
Quality Control Board, calling for connection of Mt. View Sanitary District
and the City of Concord to the District's Treatment Plant, will accelerate
Treatment Plant loadings, and recommended a larger scale Pilot Plant facility
be constructed which will provide data which can be applied directly to the
Treatment Plant Expansion design and operations.
Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization of $30,000.00 from Sewer Construction
funds to construct the facility.
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It was moved by Member Boneystee1e, seconded by Member Mitchell, that
$30,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for the construction
of a larger scale Pilot Plant facility at the Treatment Plant. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Mitchell and Gibbs
None
Allan
ATTENDANCE AT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FEDERATION CONFERENCE
Mr. Horstkotte requested expenses for himself, Jack Best, David Niles,
W. C. Dalton and Robert Hinkson to attend the Water Pollution Control Federa-
tion conference in San Francisco October 4 through 7, 1971.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that
$30.00 per day each, plus registration fees and transportation, be authorized
for Messrs. Horstkotte, Best, Niles, Dalton and Hinkson to attend the Water
Pollution Control Federation conference in San Francisco October 4 through
October 7, 1971. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell and Gibbs
None
Allan
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:32 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to
September 16, 1971.
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President of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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Secretary of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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