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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 05-30-85 195 MINUTES OF THE ADJ OURNED REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF lHE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON MAY 30,1985 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an adjourned regular session at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, ~t 7:30 p.m. on May 30,1985. President Boneysteele called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. I. Ra.L CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Members: Dalton, Schmidt, Clausen, Boneysteele Members: Carlson Member Carl son had indicated previously that he woul d be unabl e to attend this meeting and requested that he be excused. President Boneysteele stated that comments from members of the public would be heard following Closed Session. II. BIDS AND AWARDS 1. REJ ECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR lHE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FURNACE CONTRa. ROOM SHELL (3694.5) Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised that the low bid received for the Furnace Control Room was 731 greater than the engi neer' s estimate.. The Engi neering Depar1ment bel ieves that modifications can be made in the plans and specifications to reduce the cost of the Control Room Shell. Staff recommends that the Control Room Shell bids be rejected, that modifications be made to the plans and specifications, and that the project be rebid. It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Clausen, that all bids received May 6, 1985, for construction of the Furnace Control Room Shell <DP 3694.5) be rejected. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Dal ton, Schmidt, Clausen, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Carlson CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER President Boneysteele departed from the order of the agenda to accommodate interested parties in the audience. IV. PERSONNEL 1. ADOPT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (M.O.U.) WITH THE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT/CONFIDENTIAL GROUP, EFFECTIVE MAY 20,1985 THROUGH APRIL 30, 1988 Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Paul Morsen and Ms. Cathryn Radin, members of the team representing the Board in the negotiations with the Management Support/Confidential Group, and Mr. Jim Belcher, representing the Management Support/Confidential Group. Mr. Morsen addressed the Board, highl ighti ng the changes in the M.O.U. It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Dalton, that the Memorandum of Understanding between the District and the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Management Support/Confidential Group coveri ng all employees all ocated to the Managenient Support and 0 :5." 3 0 85 196 confidential Group, be adopted effective May 20, 1985, through April 30, 1988 (Resolution No. 85-044). Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Da 1 ton, Schmidt, Clausen, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Carlson The Board congratul ated the Management Support/Confidenti al Group and the Board representatives on reaching a very reasonable agreement both for the taxpayers and employees of the District. President Boneysteele reverted to the order of the agenda. III. BUDGET AND FINANCE 1. RECEIVE 1985-1986 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET FOR REVIEW Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented the Operations and Maintenance Budget for Fiscal Year 1985-1986. Board and staff discussion followed wherein actual and budgeted expenses for various line items were discussed. VII. CLOSED SESSION 1. PERSONNEL MATTERS It being 8:00 p.m. and the time designated for the closed session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, President Boneysteele interrupted discussion of the 1985-1986 Operations and Maintenance Budget and adjourned into closed session. At 10:20 p.m., President Boneysteele concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting into open session. VIII. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN ClOSED SESSION , It was the consensus of the board that staff be authorized to commence negotiations with Mr. James L. Hazard relative to his retention as Counsel for the District. President Boneysteele reverted to the order of the agenda. III. BUDGET AND FINANCE (CONTINUED) 1. RECEIVE 1985-1986 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET FOR REVIEW Mr. Dol an, General Manager-Chief Engineer, inqui red if there were any further discussion of Operations and, Maintenance Budget line items. Hearing none, Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Walter N. Funasaki, Finance Officer, who summarized the actual, budgeted and projected revenues and expenses. Mr. Funasaki advised that it is anticipated that in June 1985 the Di strict will receive approximately $3.5 mill ion in settl ement from the city of Concord for underpayments resulting from erroneous flow volumes. This provides an opportunity for pass-through to the District rate payers through the sewer service charge rate setting process. Mr. Funasaki presented a graphic comparative analysis depicting alternatives for setting the sewer service charge based on retention of a prudent reserve and considering anticipated revenues and expenditures for the coming fiscal year. The alternatives included maintaining the annual rate at the present $129, or reducing the rate by $2, $4, $6, $8, or $10. Following discussion wherein staff was requested to provide comparative data for sewer service charge levels of $126, $124, $122, and $120 at the June 6 public hearing, the 1985-1986 Operations and Maintenance Budget was received. V. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER OÓi) 30,., 85 197 a. Mr. Dol an, General Manager-Chief Engi neer, prov ided an update and preliminary planning cost estimate of the San Ramon Valley pipeline. The estimate is $18 million and $24 million including allowance for Livermore Valley flows. 2. COUNSEL FOR lHE DISTRICT None 3. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT None 4. BOARD MEt-eERS None VI. MATTERS FROM lHE BOARD NOT ON lHE JlßENDA None VII. CL OSED SESSION 1. LITIGATION With respect to initiation of litigation, the closed session is being held pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c), on the advice of Counsel based on existing facts and circumstances, the Board. of Directors of the District has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation regarding the city of Concord. At 10:50 p.m., President Boney steel e decl ared the closed session concerning litigation. At 11:10 p.m., President Boneysteele concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting into open session. VIII. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION None President Boneysteele stated that the Board would now hear any public comments on agenda items. Mr. Kenneth Barker protested the manner in which the Board meeting was conducted. In addition, Mr. Barker addressed comments to the Board relative to the rejection of the control room bids, the level of District reserves, adoption of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Management Support/Confidential Group, and matters discussed in closed session. IX. ADJOORNtoENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Boneysteele adjourned the meeting at the hour of 11:25 p.m. COUNTERSIGNED: , (u CL ¿, )y¡c ~ Se t y of the Central Contra Co a Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California 05 80 85 ¡' ¿' ,