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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT'
HELD OCTOBER 7,1954
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The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
convened in a Regular session at its regular place of meeting
located at 1822 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, City of Walnut Creek,
County of Contra Costa, State of California, on October 7, 1954,
at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Roemer.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Salfingere, Spiegl, Stanley and Roemer
MacPhail
ABSENT:
Member:
CANVASS OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR GENERAL DISTRICT,ELECTION
SEPTEMBER 20,1954
ABSENTEE PREVIOUS TOTAL
VOTE VOTE VOTE
Campbell MacPhail 1 427 428
H. M. Stanley 1 448 449
Raymond W. Fisher, Jr. 599 599
Richard J. Mitchell 2 791 793,
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BALLOTS VOTED 3 1,217 1,220
Raymond W. Fisher, Jr., and Richard J. Mitchell declared
elected to the office of Members of the District Board of
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District.
President Roemer declared a recess, at which time the new
Board Members took Oaths of Office and were presented with
Certificates of Election which were completed and filed with
the District Secretary.
The meeting was reconvened by President Roemer.
ROLL CALL
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PRESENT:
Members:
Fisher, Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl
and Roemer
ABSENT :
Memb ers :
None
ORGANIZATION OF DISTRICT BOARD
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT
President Roemer called for nominations for President of
the District Board.
Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Fiaher, nominated Member
Roemer for the office of President of the District Board.
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Member Fisher, seconded by Member Sp1egl, moved that the
nominations be closed. Member Roemer was unanimously elected to
the office of President of the District Board.
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ELECTION OF SECRETARY
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President Roemer' called for nominations for Secretary of
the District Board.
Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Fisher, nominated Claude
M. McPhee for the office of Secretary of the District Board.
~. McPhee was unanimously elected to the office of
Secretary of the District Board.
AUDITING COMMITTEE
Presi~ent Roemer appointed Member Mitchell and Member
Salfingere to the Auditing Committee, the latter to serve six
months.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere,
that the Minutes of the meeting of September 27,1954, be approved
subject to the following addition under CANVASS OF RETURNS AND
VOTES, GENERAL DISTRICT ELECTION:
"IT WAS MOVED BY MEMBl!."'R SPIEGL, SECONDED BY MEMBER
SALFINGERE, THAT A VOTE OF THANKS BE EXTENDED TO MR. MAC PHAIL
AND MR. STANLEY, OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS, FOR THEIR SERVICES
TO THE DISTRICT."
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Members:
Fisher, Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl
and Roemer
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
III.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member
Mitchell, that the bills as audited by the Auditing Committee
and as submitted by the District Manager be approved, reference
being specifically made to Sewer Construction Vouchers
Numbers 308 to 321, inclusive, and Running Expense Vouchers
Numbers 8959 to 9111, inclusive. Carried by the following vote:
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AYES:
Members:
Fisher, Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl,
and Roemer
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
:Members:
Members:
CANVASS OF RETURNS AND VOTES, SPECIAL CLAYTON-YGNACIO VALLEY
ANNEXATION ELECTION
Consolidated Ballots FOR Annexation
Precinct No. Voted to C.C.C.S.D.
,It 1 541 244
2 673 218
3 1,011 388
TOTAL 2,225 850
Ballots
AGAINST Annexation Spoiled or
to C.C.C.S.D. Rejected
297
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Continued to meeting on October 21,
of the Absentee Ballots.
455
617 6
1,369 6 "--.-.
1954, for the canvassing
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IV.
OLD BUSINESS
REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION, GEET ING PROPERTY, BOIES & - SOULE'
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, explained that a larger
line tnan required for-this particular annexation would be
necessary.
Member Mitchell questioned the capacity Ðf this and other
lines in the area.
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For the information of the new Members, Member Spiegl
stated he was opposed to any annexations, except those necessary
as a health measure, until the District's financial problems
are settled.
Member Mitchell questioned whether if sewers were not
made available, there would be a health problem.
It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member
Mitchell, that the Geeti~ Property be annexed on the basis
of $191.00 per acre plus $250.00 processing costs. Carried.. _"f~f~J
by the fol~ow ing vote: ~:}J"
AYES: Members: Fisher, Mitchell, Salfingere and Roemer
NOES: Member: Spiegl
ABSENT: Members: None
REQUEST OF BOIES & SOULE' FOR RELIEF FROM OVERSIZED LINE INSTALLATION
After discussion, President Roemer requested the subject of
credit or compensation for oversized lines be kept on the agenda
of subsequent meetings.
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REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION, GARTHWICK'SUBDIVISION, UNIT ), GARTHWICK, INC.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Fisher,
that Garthwick Subdivision, Unit 3, be annexed on the -basis of
$191.00 per acre plus $250.00 processing costs. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Member:
Members:
Fisher, Mitchell, Salfingere and Roemer
Spiegl
None
OFFERS TO PURCHASE LOT 12, BLOCK E, ORINDA OAKS
Letter from Miss Patricia Higby, offering to purchase
Lot 12, Block E, Orinda Oaks, for $150.00 plus $50.00 previously
paid to the District, was read.
Mr. R. M. Shillito offered $250.00.
Miss Higby requested time in which to submit another bid
in wri ting.
Member Spiegl stated that the lot should not be sold for
less than its market value.
~QUEST OF PATRICIA HIGBY AND OTHERS FOR CONDEMNATION OF
EASEMENT OVER SHILLITO PROPERTY, LOTS 10 AND 11, BWCK E,
OR INDA OAKS
It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Fisher,
that Patricia Higby's request to condemn be denied without
prejudice, and the interested parties attempt to come to an
agreement. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Members:
Fisher, Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl
and Roemer
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
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ANNEXATION HEARING, TREATMENT PLANT
RESOLUTION NO. 847, ANNEXATION OF TREATMENT PLANT
There being no protests, it was moved by Member Mitchell,
seconded by Member Fisher, that Resolution No. 847 be adopted. '
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Fisher, Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl
and Roemer
None
None
Members:
Members:
Resolution No. 847 on file in the office of the Secretary
is hereby referred to and by reference made a part hereof.
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REPORTS
DISTRICT MANAGER
REQUEST OF DIABLO PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT FOR ANNEXATION
INFORMATION
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, reported that $500.00
had been received from Diablo Public Utility District to cover
cost of inspection of their sewer lines to determine their
condition prior to annexation request. Inspection scheduled
for the coming week.
It was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Salringere,
that Resolution No. 848 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Fisher, Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl
and Roemer
None
None
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Members:
Members:
Resolution No. 848 on file in the office of the Secretary
is hereby referred to and by reference made a part hereof.
JOINT MEETING AND TOUR OF TREATMENT PLANTS
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, reported on a joint
meeting with the City of Concord and a tour of the respective
treatment plants ,by the Sewage Works Association.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
WHEELER RANCH ANNEXATION
Member Spiegl questioned the Wheeler Ranch annexation to
the city of Walnut Creek and the annexation to the District.
Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, reported that at
the last State Legislature annexation to the 'City made annexation
to the District automatic. The payment of the District
annexation fees is provided for under Ordinance No. 24.
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AL ESPINOSA REQUEST FOR LEASE OF APPROXIMATELY 21 ACRES
OF TREATMEN'l' PLANT PROPERTY FOR GOLF DRIVING RANGE
It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere,
that Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, negotiate a lease
between the District and Al Espinosa at $500.00 per year, and
that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the
lease. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Members:
Fisher, Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl
and Roemer
None
None
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NOES: Members:
ABSENr: Members:
COLLECTING COSTS OF SEWER INSTALLATIONS UPON FAILURE TO
CONNECT
Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, presented the
problem of collecting the costs of installing sewers on
failure to connect upon Health Department's request, sighting
two pending situations. .
It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member
Salfingere, that all steps necessary be taken to recover the
costs, and that the President and Secretary be authorized to
execute and file Mechanics' Liens in the pending cases.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Fisher, Mitchell, Salfingere, Spieg¡
and Roemer
None
None
Members:
Members:
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Mr. Nejedly suggested that the District effect no more
connections until the District Board has time for further
consideration.
Member Spiegl stated that he was going to talk to
Dr. Blum, County Health Officer, relative to the Health
Department's abating first.
SETTLEMENT, CONDEMNATION OF SIMONDS, STAGG AND,OLIVER
EASEMENT
It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member
Spiegl, that Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, be authorized
to negotiate a settlement upon payment by the District of
$150.00. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Fisher, Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl
and Roemer
None
None
Members:
Members:
VI.
NEW BUS INESS
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS, BERT E. DA\oJE, MALCOLM A. GOMPERTZ
AND GIOVANNI GHIGLIONE
It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member
Spiegl, that the easements from Bert E. Dawe, Malcolm A.
Gompertz and Giovanni Ghiglione be accepted and their
recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Members:
Fisher, Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl
and Roemer
None
None
NOES: Members:
ABSENT: Members:
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REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION, RIDGE LANE, ORINDA, JAMES C. KILPATRICK
It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member
Fisher, that the annexation be accepted on the regular annexation
terms per acre, under the rormula established by the District,
plus $250.00 cost of processing. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Member:
Members:
Fisher, Mitchell, Salfingere, and Roemer
Spiegl
None
SPEI\'I])ING AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE ORI~ AREA
President Roemer requested that the question of spending
available funds for construction in the Orinda area this next
building season be placed on the agenda for the meeting of
October 21, 1954.
PROPOSED ANNEXATION, SOUTHERN DISTRICT I
Mr. Levinson, Mrs. Dorris and Mr. Allen, ,from the
proposed Southern District I annexation area, explained to
the District Board that they were having difficulty with
their petition for 75 per cent of the assessed valuation of
the area.
The District Board offered the services of the District
forces during the coming weekend to help in completing the
petition.
SALE OF EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT PROPERTY
. Member Spiegl mentioned a newspaper report that East
Bay Municiapl Utility District had sold property and transfe~
and recording 'was to be extended over a period of time; he
suggested that the report be checked relative to their.
escaping taxes.
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VII.
ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned by President Roemer to
October 21, 1954.
COUNTERSIGNED:
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