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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD DECEMBER 13,1972
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 Calif-
ornia, on December 13, 1972, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Allan.
1.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
ABSENT:
Member:
Boneysteele
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
Minutes of the meeting of December 7, 1972, be approved. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
Boneysteele
II.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
STUDY SESSION ON GARBAGE RATE INCREASES FOR 1973
Secretary Davis stated that originally he had intended to present the
Board Members with a financial and operational analysis for each of the four
of the franchisees requesting rate increases for 1973 along with staff recom-
mendations on rate increases. However, due to the limited time available,
staff was only prepared to present this date an analysis and recommendations
for Lafayette Garbage Disposal and Orinda/Moraga Garbage Disposal.
Secretary Davis presented Board Members, staff, representatives of
Lafayette Garbage Disposal and Orinda/Moraga Garbage Disposal, and members
of the audience with copies of thé analyses he had prepared.
In the explanation of his analyses, Secretary Davis stated that, in
accordance with Board instructions, he had prepared financial statements
reporting actual results reported by each company for the years 1970 and
1971 along with appropriate operating ratios. Further, financial data shown
for each company for 1972 represented nine months actual reports with staff
projections of three months to indicate total financial results and operating
ratios for 1972. For 1973, staff had projected total costs for each company
along with revenue projections which reflected, one: no increase in rates;
two: rate increases as requested by each company; and three: rate increases
as recommended by staff. For each of the 1973 projections, staff also pre-
pared appropriate operating ratios.
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Board Members, representatives of each disposal company, and members
of the audience discussed and asked questions concerning the financial data
presented by Secretary Davis. In the discussion, Mr. Geno Banducci, repre-
senting the Orinda Association, stated that his investigation of garbage
rates in the Bay Area community indicated that rates in Central Contra Costa
County were higher. He stated that the Board, by granting rate increases
based on a specified operating ratio, actually promoted inefficiency for
collecting agencies. Mr. Banducci then presented correspondence from The
Orinda Association asking for no increase in garbage rates for 1973 and
adoption of a rate structure based on distance of pickup of refuse from
the curb.
Mr. Joseph Navone of Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service, Inc., and his
accountant, Mr. Peter Brethauer, addressed the Board and stated that this
firm was currently operating at a loss because it had not received a rate
increase since June, 1971. They indicated that, for 1973, two additional
personnel would be necessary.
Mr. Eugene Brown, accountant for Lafayette Garbage Disposal Service,
addressed the Board and stated his projections of costs for 1973 were simi-
lar to those presented by staff except for the requirement for one additional
man. On revenue projections, Mr. Brown and Mr. Louis Repetto, of Lafayette
Garbage Disposal, stated that staff's projections for revenue anticipated
a five per cent increase in customers for 1973 which was unrealistic.
Comments by members of the audience were discussed with response by
Board Members and Secretary Davis.
Board Members queried Secretary Davis and requested clarification on
the financial data presented.
As a result of the detailed study session on garbage rate increases
for 1973, Secretary Davis was requested:
(1) To publish notice of a public hearing to be held on December 21,
1972, to consider rate increases for 1973 for Lafayette and Orinda/Moraga
Garbage Disposal Companies,
(2) Revise financial data to insure that it is comparable on an
annual basis,
(3)
Utilize 1972 financial data as a base year for 1973 projections,
(4)
Review manpower requirements for each company, and
(5) Compare financial data and projections with those envisaged by
representatives of the collecting agencies.
Item continued to meeting of December 21, 1972.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. CONSENT ITEMS
a.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
easements from:
Grantor
Job No.
Parcel No.
William B. Martin, et ux
San Ramon Valley Congregational Church, a Corp.
John McDonnell, et ux
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2251
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be accepted and their recording ordered.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
Boneystee1e
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CLAIM OF MRS. ORVILLE DIXON IN THE AMOUNT OF $90.00
2.
After query by Member Gibbs regarding installation of overflow devices
on all three claims on the agenda and explanation by staff, it was moved
by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the claim of Mrs. Orville
Dixon in the amount of $90.00 be paid, following receipt of signed Release
in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
Boneysteele
3.
CLAIM OF MRS. EDYTH M. SAUER IN THE AMOUNT OF $30.00
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the
claim of Mrs. Edyth M. Sauer in the amount of $30.00 be paid following re-
ceipt of signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
Boneystee1e
4.
CLAIM OF WILLIAM B. MACOMBER IN THE AMOUNT OF $801.45
After comment by President Allan and explanation by staff, it was
moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the claim of
William B. Macomber in an amount not to exceed $801.45 be paid, subject
to prior review by Counsel for the District for an insertion of a "hold
harmless" clause in the signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise
which must be received prior to payment. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
Boneysteele
5.
OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
VIII .
REPORTS
1.
COMMITTEES
None.
2.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Mr. Horstkotte reported that Members Gibbs and Rustigia~ along
with staf~ plan to meet representatives of Brown and Caldwell on December 16,
1972, to review estimated cost projections for the District's expanded treat-
ment and water reclamation plant project.
b. Mr. Horstkotte stated that he had reviewed the previous study on
solid waste prepared at the request of the District by Bechtel Corporation.
As he was not convinced that the potential for solid waste recycling for
production of energy had been fully explored, Mr. Horstkotte had discussed
the matter with Mr. George Sawyer of Bechtel Corporation. Mr. Sawyer was
prepared to conduct a three-month in depth study of the matter to begin Janu-
ary 1, 1973. Cost of the study would approximate $45,000.00. Mr. Horstkotte
stated Bechtel Corporation was currently preparing such a study for the City
of Charleston, South Carolina.
Board Members and staff discussed the matter and, while it was
recognized that such an in depth study on solid waste recycling was de-
sirable, Board Members noted that the field of solid waste management in
Contra Costa County was in a formulative stage and that other governmental
entities may become involved. The Board Members took no definitive action.
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c. Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to dispose of, by sale or
other means, District property consisting of one 8-bin Thomas collator
purchased used in 1964 for $100.00, estimated current value $25.00, and
one 14-inch Triumph paper cutter purchased new in 1964 for $298.00,
estimated current value $75.00 - $100.00. Mr. Horstkotte stated this
equipment was of no further use to the District.
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that
authorization to dispose of District property, namely one 8-bin Thomas
collator and one Triumph paper cutter be approved. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
Boneystee1e
3.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
a. Mr. Bohn reported that he had received correspondence from the
Counsel for Contra Costa County indicating that the District's proposed
ordinance on disposal sites was being studied and that a report hopefully
would be forthcoming prior to 1 January 1973. Mr. Bohn reported that he
had replied to this correspondence suggesting that the County form an ad
hoc committee as previously proposed to consist of representatives from
the County, the City of Concord and the Sanitary District to discuss the
matter of the District's disposal site ordinance. Further, he had re-
quested that the District be Damed as an ex-officio member of the County's
Solid Waste Management Policy Committee as was done for East Bay Municipal
Utility District. Lastly, Mr. Bohn had requested early response from the
County in order to permit joint discussion of these matters prior to the
Board's meeting scheduled for January 18,1973.
b. Mr. Bohn reported that there had been no change in the status of
the District's efforts to complete contractual settlement with the attorney
for the District's contractor for Local Improvement District No. 50. He
stated he had made a written proposal on the matter and that he expected
a response in time for the Board's Meeting scheduled for December 21,1972.
4.
SECRETARY
Mr. Davis noted Board Members had received a written report of a
meeting sponsored by the Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry
which he had attended on December 6, 1972, in Berkeley, California.
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
None.
X.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:03 o'clock P.M., President Allan adjourned the Adjourned Regular
meeting.
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President of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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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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