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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD JANUARY 20, 1972
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 January 20,
1972, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Allan.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
ABSENT:
Members:
None
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of January 12, 1972, were approved as presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
v.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
FINANCIAL PLAN FOR WATER RECLAMATION PLANT
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the financial
plan had been independently studied by Brown and Caldwell, Mr. William Dalton,
Administrative Engineer and staff, and the conclusions reached are in general
agreement. Mr. Horstkotte then asked Mr. Dalton to explain the plan.
Mr. Dalton stated the new plan received by the Board Members was a refine-
ment of the basic plan submitted to the State Water Quality Control Board. He
explained that cash flow was the major problem because the District would have
to finance a major portion of the plant during the construction period before
grant funds would be received. To accomplish this, the District will have to
borrow $15,000,000.00 on a short term basis. Mr. Dalton then reviewed the plan
in detail, after which a discussion between staff and Board Members on alterna-
tive methods of financing the reclamation plant occurred.
Member Mitchell suggested that the staff should reevaluate current District
sources of revenue as an adjunct to the financial plan and to ensure that the
monetary burden is equitably distributed. Mr. Horstkotte indicated this would
be done and then explained that the imposition of a sewer service charge was
practically mandatory in order to receive grant funds. Further discussion
followed after which Member Mitchell stated the District should be prepared
to implement the financial plan as soon as possible. The item was continued.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian that easements
from Lawrence J. Gomez, Jr., L.I.D. 49-2, Parcel 2 R-l, Neil Van Der Wende,
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Job 2078, the Safecare Co., Inc., Job 2037, and Walnut Creek Psychiatric Hospital,
Job X2060, be accepted at no cost to the District and their recording ordered.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 72-5. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULE FOR DISTRICT
EMPLOYEES
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it
was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No.
72-5 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 72-6. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1876 AS AMENDED
"A RESOLUTION APPROVING MAP OF PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT"
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution
No. 72-6 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 72-7, A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1877. AS AMENDED,
"A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS". LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution
No. 72-7 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 72-8, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONSENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MARTINEZ TO A CHANGE IN THE BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution
No. 72-8 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
Member Mitchell stated that, prior to the Board meeting with the City
Council of Martinez and the public hearing to be held on assessments, he
desired the staff to present a review of L.I.D. No. 50 for the benefit of
the Board Members.
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 43-5 ASSESSMENT. PARCEL 43-5-24-6, RE:
HUNTWORK COMPLAINT
ROBERT
Continued to meeting of February 3, 1972, due to illness of counsel for
Mr. Huntwork.
AUTHORIZATION OF AN INITIAL $20,000.00 FROM SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR
SEWER SERVICE CHARGE INVESTIGATION
Member Mitchell requested Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
to present his rationale on the sewer service charge. Mr. Horstkotte stated
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that as a practical matter, imposing a sewer charge based on usage was complicated
and difficult to administer. The ideal approach was to establish a basic uniform
service charge which would be applicable to all property within the District.
Board Members and staff discussed the philosophical rationale on levying a sewer
service charge on property not connected to the sewer system. Member Mitchell
suggested perhaps a better name would be "environmental quality charge".
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the financial plan submitted to the State
contained provisions for a sewer service charge and that, if the Board adopts
this type of charge, it must be implemented by July 1, 1972.
Board Members and staff then discussed the scope of the proposed sewer
service charge investigation. Mr. Horstkotte explained that it would be
necessary to conduct field surveys in order to develop data to apply the
charge and that he anticipated total authorization of $50,000.00 would be
required to complete the task. Member Mitchell suggested that perhaps a
map survey would be adequate. Member Gibbs suggested that a preliminary
survey indicating revenue to be generated by applying the sewer service
charge to alternative types of property would be satisfactory.
After further discussion and explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved
by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization in the amount
of $5,000.00 from the Sewer Construction Fund for Sewer Service Charge Investi-
gation be approved. Such investigation to be a detailed field survey confined
to a limited area selected by the General Manager-Chief Engineer, and a report
made to the Board Members at the meeting of February 17, 1972. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele. Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
CLAIM OF MELINA E. WAKE IN THE AMOUNT OF $61.90
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
and staff, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell,
that the claim of Melina E. Wake, in the amount of $61.90, be paid following
receipt of signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Bon~steele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
CLAIM OF LYLE S. DIGNESS IN THE AMOUNT OF $391.00
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and
staff, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that
the claim of Lyle S. Digness, in the amount of $391.00, be paid following
receipt of signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO PAY JOHN A. BORN FOR SERVICES RENDERED RE DISTRICT SEWERING
PROJECT 1997 CONDEMNATIONS, $1.750.00 FROM SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
After explanation by Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, it was moved by
Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Mr. Bohn be paid $1,750.00
for services rendered re District Sewering Project 1997 condemnations. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
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CORRESPONDENCE FROM CONTRA COSTA COUNTY COUNCIL OF CHURCHES AND THE PROGRESSIVE
EDUCATION LEAGUE - CO-CONVENORS
Member Boneysteele suggested that Board Member attendance at the County
Citizen Participation Meeting was an individual matter. The Board Members
were in agreement.
AUTHORIZATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $50.00 TO SACRAMENTO NORTHERN RAILWAY FOR
PREPARATION OF LICENSE. DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1642, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 51, PARCEL A
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
payment in the amount of $50.00 to Sacramento Northern Railway for preparation
of license be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Donald
McCormick of the County Bureau, Contra Costa Times. President Allan invited
Mr. McCormick to address the Board.
Mr. McCormick requested that the Board authorize the District staff to
distribute to the Contra Costa Times all documents, reports and supporting
data made available to the Members for use at Board meetings. He then distri-
buted several examples of agenda packages made available to the press from
other agencies.
Individual Board Members expressed their views on the advisability of
acceeding to Mr. McCormick's request and the impact such action might have on
communications between the staff and the Board Members. After discussion
between Board Members, staff and Mr. McCormick and, after clarification of
type of data desired, it was the consensus of the Board that the staff be
authorized to distribute to the press, at the time of each meeting, the data
requested by Mr. McCormick. Such authorization will be reviewed as matter
of policy in May, 1972.
VIII.
REPORTS
COMMITTEES
Member Boneysteele provided Board Members with additional background
information on the Advisory Committee for Solid Waste Recycling. Discussion
fo llowed.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
AUTHORIZATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.000.00 FOR HEATER
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requeSted authorization
in the amount of $1,000.00 to install a heater for the Board Room. The heating
installation would be added to the Office Building Expansion 1972 project.
After discussion between Board Members and staff, it was moved by Member Gibbs,
seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization in the amount of $1,000.00
from Sewer Construction funds for installation of a heater for the Board Room
be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Rustigian and Allan
Mitchell
None
CALL FOR ORAL EXAMINATION FOR MAINTENANCE MAN I
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained the present
custodian for the District Offices has submitted his resignation. Mr. Horstkotte
requested authorization to conduct oral examinations to fill this position and,
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after selection, the individual would be bonded. It was moved by Member Gibbs,
seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization to call for oral examinations
for Maintenance Man I and bonding be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
President Allan suggested that on personnel matters, staff should ensure
that Personnel Committee be briefed prior to meetings.
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH DESIGN INVESTIGATION FOR SEWER
REPLACEMENT. HACIENDA WAY. ORINDA
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
and assurance from Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, that action to replace
the sewer line on Hacienda Way, Orinda, would not jeopardize current liti-
gation involving the District, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by
Member Boneysteele, that authorization to proceed with design investigation
for sewer replacement, Hacienda Way, Orinda, be approved. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:15 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Allan.
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President of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
County of Contra Costa, State of California
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Secretary of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
County of Contra Costa, State of California
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