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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 12-20-56 r.~ 'þ ;'Ì\" MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD DECEMBER 20,1956 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, City of Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on December 20, 1956, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Fisher. - 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher ABSENT: Membe r : Spiegl II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that the Minutes of the meeting of December 6,1956, be amenqed to show the names of the property owners for whom annexation teDnS were established. Carried by the following vote: . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Membe r: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher None Spiegl It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the, Minutes of the meeting of December 6,1956, be approved as amended. Carried by the following vote; AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher None Spiegl Member Spiegl arrived at 8:05 o'clock P.M. III. APPROVAL OF BILLS None. OPENING OF BIDS, OFFICE SITE FENCING President Fisher called for the opening of bids for the Office Site Fencing, which were as follows: Colorado Fuel & Iron Anchor Post, Fence Division Wulfort Co. Outdoor Products Co. Pacific Fence Co. San Jose Steel Cyclone Fence $2,625.00 2,717.00 2,888.00 2,889.00 2 , 900 .00 ' 2,909.00 3,041.00 It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Spiegl, that the Office Site Fencing job be awarded to Colorado Fuel & Iron on their low bid of $2,625.00. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None None IV. HEARINGS None. 12 20 56 :).1 V. OLD BUSINESS ...,: Wi ~=~ :!" .~-" '..j . ,,>' , -'-- ~EPORT RE CASH BOND REQUIRED BY THE DISTRICT . "'" .:' : Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, reported that, since the increase in inspection fees for main line work from 20ç to 27ç per foot on July 1, 1956, further history and study is needed to determine if the fees are adequate for the inspection required. Mr. Horstkotte recommended that the cash bond required for licenses and side sewers be $500.00. After discussion, it was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Mitchell, that, in lieu of the present $l,OOO.OO cash bond required py the District, all subdivision and main line work be covered by a 5 year surety bond for the full amount of the contract and that a $500.00 cash bond be required for licensing and side sewer work so long as license is in effect. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None None REBATE CHARGES IN LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 38 After explanation of the engineering, costs and service area by Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, and a discussion of the problems with Mr. Mumford, representing property owners in Local Improvement District No. 38, . Member Spiegl stated that the Board would accept Mr. Mumfo.rd's appearance at the December 6th meeting as before a board of review. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Spiegl, that the property owners in Local Improvement District No. 38 be denied relief from the rebate charges as established. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None None President Fisher directed that Ordinance 25 be placed on the agenda for the January 3, 1957, meeting for a discussion of amendments. Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, was instructed to comment on administrative problems. LETTER TO EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT Mr. Wickman of the East Bay Municipal Utility District presented to the Board their problem in obtaining the best sale for property owned, generally requiring a contract of sale for from 3 to 5 years. He requested that the Board review ~ts present annexation terms for their properttes. After discussion, it was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Roemer, that the letter prepared by Mr. Nejedly to the East Bay Municipal Utility District,relative to the terms for 'annexing the 358 acre parcel in Orinda, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None None FINAL PAYMENT TO BROWN AND CALDWELL, TREATMENT PLANT DIGESTER ADDITIONS Upon recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the final payment in the amount of $l,704.52 be made to Brown and Caldwell for engineering of the Treatment Plant Digester Additions. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : DISTRICT MANAGER Membe rs : Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None None VI .. REPORTS AUTHORIZATION FROM SEWER CONSTRUCTION GENERAL FUNDS FOR RELOCATION OF SEWERS IN COUNTY ROAD, ORINDA Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, requested authorization from Sewer Construction General Fund of $2,000.00 for engineering of relocation of sewers ," C) , ":".<"..- in the Orinda area required by County road work, to be known as County Highway Sewer Re1oèation No. l, Orinda. Member Mitchell asked if the District was to be reimbursed by the County. Mr. Horstkotte stated the District would not be reimbursed. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that $2,000.00 be authorized for engineering County Highway Sewer Relocation #l, Orinda. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None None AUTHORIZATION FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 40 t TOWN OP DANVILLE Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to do preliminary engineering for Local Improvement District No. 40, Town of Danville. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that preliminary engineering for Local Improvement District No. 40, Town of Danville, be authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer,Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None None AUTHORIZATION FOR TWO HOPPERS FOR DISTRICT YARD Mr~ Horstkotte requested authorization to call for bids for two hoppers to be located in the District yard. It. was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Spiegl, that the call for bids for two hoppers to be located in the District yard be authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Membe rs : Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher. None None PROCESS FOR INTERNAL LINE WORK Mr. Horstkotte stated that R. J. Brant had a process for doing internal line work and he would like to try it on a l5 inch line which was deteImined to be deficient, as reported on Page 206 in the Brown and Caldwell Report. Mr. Horstkotte explained the process. . Continued to the meeting on January 3, 1957. AUTHORIZATION FROM SEWER CONSTRUCTION EXPANSION FUNDS FOR ENGINEERING ON LINES A, D, E, K, AND J Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization from Sewer Construction Expansion Funds of $50,000.00 for engineering on Lines A, D, E, K, and J of the Brown ì and Caldwell Report. It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere, that$50,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction Funds for engineering on Lines A, D, E, K, and J of the Brown and Caldwell Report. Fund to be reimbursed from Bond Fund when bonds are sold. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None None 12 0 /...~ (..-:.d \, ¡¡ 56 1,- ") ,,':II', , NEGOTIATIONS WITH SACRAMENTO NORTHERN RAILWAY FOR LONGITUDINAL EASEMENT Mr. Horstkotte asked Member Spiegl to start negotiations with the Sacramento Northern Railway for the longitudinal easement needed, as set forth in the Brown and Caldwell Report. Member Spiegl asked that the information required in order to present the request to the Sacramento Northern Railway be given to him along with the state- ment that no other route is available. AUTHORIZATION FROM SEWER CONSTRUCTION GENERAL FUNDS FOR GUARD RAILS AT OFFICE SITE Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization from Sewer Construction Funds in the amount of $400.00 for guard rails at the office site. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that $400.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction General Funds for guard rails at the Office site. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spieg1, Salfingere and F~sher None None GUIDE FOR ENGINEERS Mr. Horstkotte reported that, in addition to the "District Specifications" prepared earlier this year, a "Guide for Engineers" had been prepared and was now available. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AT THE TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Horstkotte read a letter from Brown and Caldwell recommending construction of temporary facilities at the Treatment Plant to facilitate the major construction planned. After discussion, the matter was continued to the meeting of January 3, 1957. BLINDS FOR OFFICE BUILDING Mr. Horstkotte presented an estimate for Venetian blinds for his office and the Board Room. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Spiegl, that the portion of the estimate for Mr. Horstkotte's office be authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher Members: None Members: None REQUEST FOR USE OF BOARD ROOM FOR MEETINGS Mr. Horstkotte presented a request from the Junior Chamber of Commerce for use 'of the Board Room for their meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. After discussion of a policy for allowing the use of the Board Room to others, the matter was continued to the meeting of January 3, 1957. AumORIZATION FOR EMPLOYMENT OF CLERK TYPIST PENDING EXAMINATION Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to hire a receptionist or Clerk Typist. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Spiegl, that a Clerk Typist be hired, pending examination. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Membe rs : Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher Mit che 11 None " ,', ,}; ,',: ", .~ "¡,j ;:) \) ,- I~ dol: ENFORCEMENT OF SEWffi CONNECTIONS Mr. Horstkotte referred to the letter of October 4, 1956, relative to the request of Dr. Blum for the District's enforcing connections to the sewers. After discussion, the matter was continued to the meeting of January 3, 1957. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT WALDEN AREA FLOOD LITIGATION Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, reported that the Walden Area Flood Damage demurrer was sustained. PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE CHANGES Mr. Nejedly reported that the Sanitary District's Association had reviewed the proposed legislative changes and had ,approved all except two which were recommended for further study. CONFORMANCE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS TO DISTRICT SPECIFICATIONS Mr. Nejedly suggested that an Ordinance be adopted to provide that, prior to service, public buildings must conform to District specifications. After discussion, Mr. Nejedl y was instructed to prepare a proposed Ordinance. RELOCATION OF LINES IN COUNTY ROADS Mr. Nejedly stated that the problems of the District in relocating lines in County roads at the request of the County could result in a serious financial situation to the District. He suggested that: (l) Consideration be given to obtaining easements in all subdivisionsprior to the acceptance of the roads by the County; (2) Keeping all lines out of existing County roads, and (3) Obtaining title reports on all lines now installed in all roads to determine the District's status in these roads. ' VII. NEW BUSINESS ACCEPTANCE OF NEW OFFICE BUILDING Upon recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that the new Office Building be accepted and the recording of the Notice of Completion ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spieg1, Salfingere and Fisher None None CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO., LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 33 It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Crossing Agreement with the Southern Pacific Co., foro Local Improvement District No. 33. Carried by the following vote: . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None None QUIT CLAIM DEED TO EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT It was moved by Member Mitchell, secon4ed by Member Roemer, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Quit Claim Deed to the East Bay Municipal Utility District. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Sp~ëg~, Salfingere and Fisher None None 12 2', ¡:,,"', " . \) ,,:v" ,,~ :."~ ~~ (;..., '¡,J' S5 ACCEPTANCE OF' EASEMENTS It was, moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that easements from Lewis G. Rugaber, Earl J. Goss, Hovagem O. Boghosian, Kenneth A. Wise, Virgil L. Smith, Albert F. Holden, Surety Savings & Loan Ass'n., Peter O. Mattei, Mary.A. Pike~ Thomas ~. Greenz Jr., be accepted and their recording ordered. Carr1ed by tile follow1ng vote. ' , AYES: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiëgl, Salfingere and Fisher , NOES: Membe rs : None ABSENT: Members: None ANNEXATION TERMS It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere, that terms for annexing the Picard and MacMillan properties in Danvil1e, and the Hill pvoperty, Pleasant Hill, be $l9l.00 per acre plus the cost of processing. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Membe rs: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingereand Fisher None None ACCEPTANCE OF WORK AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION, NEW OFFICE SITE PREPARATION, AND PARTIAL PAYMENT OF $8,056.36 to MARTIN BROS., CONTRACTOR Upon recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Spieg1, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the Office Site Preparation job be accepted, Notice of Completion filed and partial payment to Martin Bros., contractor, in the sum of $8,056.36 be authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Sa1fingere and Fisher None None ACCEPTANCE OF WORK AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION, 1955 FLOOD DAMAGE RECONSTRUCTION III , AND PARTIAL PAYMENT TO JOHN H. MC COSKER, INC., CONTRACTOR, OF $11,603.25 ' Upon recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the 1955 Flood Damage Reconstruction III job be accepted, Notice of Completion filed, and partial payment to John H. McCosker, Inc., contractor, in the sum of $ll,603.25 be authorized. Carried by the following vote: ' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None None ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Mitchell, that easements from F. A. Marshall, et al, and two from Altarinda Estates, Inc. be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Sa1fingere and Fisher None None MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR PROTEST RE PROPOSED CHANGE IN ORDINANCE 22 Mr. Howard Foulds protested that the proposed change in Ordinance 22 did not allow enough notice to property owners with February l, 1957, as the effective date. After discussion, the matter was continuéd to January 3, 1957. 12 20 5 1/'"& 0 ,- [' ;)\} VIII . ADJOURNMENT At ll:lS o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Fisher to January 3, 1957. COUNTERSIGNED: "","~', -~"-'~ /'."'" ",',> .",.<:,::"-",,, (' f '/ ,r..7~~ ' Secretary of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 12 2 (t'::, ,.1 ~.) ~5 6