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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 08-25-55 128 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED RIDUIAR MEETING OF THE DI S'IRICT WARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DIS'IRICT HELD AUGUST 25, 1955 The District Boa~ of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an Adjourned 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 August 25, 1955, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Roemer. .. --' I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Mi tche11, Fisher, Salfingere and Roemer ABSENT: Member: Spiegl II. APPROVAL <F MTNUl'BS The Minutes of the meeting of August 4, 1955, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF BIlLS None. IV. HEARINGS None. V. OLD BUS INESS CREST AVENUE SEWERS President Roemer asked if anyone in the audience wished to be heard. ~--" Mr. William Riggs, representing Mr. H. K. Nourse, owner of 20 acres on Crest Avenue, and Mr. H. K. Nourse, Jr., owner of 2.2 acres, stated they wanted sewers. There being no other representation from the area, President Roemer suggested that Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, discuss modification of the boundaries of the proposed improvement district with the Health Department because of the opposition from certain areas at the previous hearing; Mr. Horstkotte to report at a later date. Letter from the Health Department, reaffirming the results of their previous investigation, was read. PUBLIC INFORMATION PROORAM Member Mitchell reviewed the returns from the questionnaire and asked for comments from the other Members. President Roemer suggested that the Directors read the compiled information again and forward their comments to Member Mitchell for editing. Member Mitchell suggested that a letter be sent to representative groups stating that Members of the District Board and staff will meet with them, on request, to discuss the Sanitary District and its problems. ........ President Roemer instructed Member Mitchell to prepare a letter, for Board approval, at a meeting to be held September 22,1955. 0"8 2S 55 129 Member Fisher called the Board's attention to investigations of Brown and Caldwell in his area where they had dug holes in the ground and left dirt piled on the g~ound until he called it to the attention of Mr. Horstkotte, after which it was corrected. He pointed out that such situations cause a loss of good public relations. He suggested a policy for supervising contact~ with the public and such contacts to be made by District employees only, explaining by whom and why work is being done. ,---." NB'l SITE FOR DISTRICT OFFICE Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, presented a preliminary plan for a new office site with estimated costs, excluding landscaping, as follows: Building Land P~ving Fencing Retaining Wall $ 60,000.00 21,000.00 13,500.00 2,120.00 9,100.00 $105.720.00 Tot a1 Member Fisher questioned the manner of bidding and specifications for the building; Mr. Horstkot te explained. President Roemer asked about the present site. Mr. Horstkotte read a letter from Mr. King Parker, represented by Mr. Wadsworth, offering to purchase the property for $50,000.00, less commission. The appraisal of the present site, authorized at a previous meeting, was presented to the Board, showing an appraised value of $63,100.00. ...-.. Mr. Wadsworth stated that the Sacramento Northern had an appraised value of $20,750.00 on the ~arcel of land offered to the District for a new site at the August 4, 1955, aeeting. .Member Fisher stated that there was sufficient information available for a decision. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the Sacramento Northern parcel was zoneq for multiple dwellings and that purchase of this site would be subj~ct to re-zoning. Mr. Wadsworth stated that the Sacramento Northern has an offer to purchase the property at the appraised value of $20,750.00. 'It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Fisher, that Mr. Wadsworth bè authorized to make an offer of $21,000.00 for the Sacramento Northern property between Oakland Blvd., and Lacassie Avenue, Walnut Creek, subject to the District's obtaining the necessary re-zoning for District purposes, and that the normal deposit of ten percent. or $2,100.00 be authorized; purchase - to be made from Sewer Construction Fund. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSltlT: Member: Mitchell, Fisher, Salfingere and Roemer None Spieg1 ...-~ ~ 1955-56 TAX RATE REVIEW BECAUSE OF STA1E BOA.RD OF IqUALIZATION ACTION ~//'~ Member Mitchell stated that, based on Mr. Crosno's opinion of questionable 1/ validity of assessment increase and requirement to set a tax rate rather than a budget figure, which might possibly leave th~ District short of funds, and because of the summary statement of immediate financial needs by the District Engineer, he would vote Aye, but that the tax rate should be lowered in future years to compensate for the high tax rate this year. 08 25 55 130 Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, explained the necessary expansion in the District and reminded the Directors of the meeting in Los Angeles with State Health officials and their pressure on the District to correct the deficiencies in our system and our being unable to correct them.at that time because of a lack of funds. Member Fisher questioned Mr. Horstkotte at length on the necessity for funds and the amounts needed. Mr. Horstkotte explained the requirements in the Moraga-area, the Treatment Plant, and the additional funds, other than authorized, for Orinda. Member Sa1fingere pointed out that this District is different from other districts in their needs, that this was an equitable way to accumulate funds wi th no intèrest to pay, and that a future bond issue could be reduced by the amount of work done fran these funds. "--' Member Mitchell felt a certain aroount should be accumulated, but asked if they were talking of spending funds for future needs. Mr. Horstko tte explained that the needs were immediate. Mr. Crosno, representing Mr. Nejedly, Cou"sel for the District, stated that, although the District Attorney's office had written an opinion that a reduction in the District's rate would be legal, there were certain questionable legal aspects in his opinion. After discussion, it was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Sa1fingere, that the District retain the rate established. Carried by the following vot e : AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Fisher, Salf ingere and Roemer Members: None Member: Spi eg1 VI. REPORTS DIS1RICT MANAGm '------ AUTIDRIZATION FR.CM SB'lER CONS'IRUCTION FUND FOR MISCELLANIDUS B:{UIPM1NT Fm 1HE LOWER AND UPPER ORINDA PUMP STATICNS INSTALLATION Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, requested authorization for the expendi- ,ture of $19,000.00 for miscellaneous equipnent for the Lower and Upper Ori'nda Pump Stations installation. It was nøved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Fisher, that $19,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction Funds for the purchase of miscellaneous equipment for the Lower and Upper Orinda Pump Stations installation. Carried by the following vote: . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Fisher, Salfingere and Roemer Members: None Member: Spiegl BIDS lOR INSTALLATION OF LOWER AND UPPER ORINDA PUMP S1ATIOOS Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, informed the District BOard of the intention to open bids on September 8, 1955, for the installation of the Orinda Pumps. REQUEST TO PURCHASE NEW PUMP SID IN ORINDA 1........ Mr. Horstkotte. District Manager, explained that a location had been selected, an appraisal of $15,000.00 received, and it was necessary that action be taken for the purchase of a site in the Orinda area for a pumping station $0 that Brown and CaLdwell could proceed with their design. 08 25 55 L11 Member Mitchell asked if approval had been granted by the State for locating a line over the hill. Mr. Horstkotte stated that discussions have been carried çn with the State and that the District must have approval. AU'IH)RIZATION FR(J.1 SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR PURCHASE OF NEW 'J?œP SITE , ..-.. After discussion, it was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Mitchell, that $15,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction Funds for the purchase of a pump site on the Rheem property in Orinda. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Fisher. Salfingere and Roemer None Spiegl INVI TA TIOO TO GENERAL MO'IOR S POWERAMA Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, read a letter from West Coast Engine & Equipment Company inviting hi~ to attend the General Motors Powerama at their cost. There was no objection to his going. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. Mr. King Crosno represented Mr. Nejedly at the meeting. VII. NEW BUSINESS REQUEST R}R ANNEXATION, LOTS 9 AND 10, LUIGI DE MARTINI 1RACT .r~ It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Fisher, that terms for the annexation of Lots 9 and 10 of the Luigi DeMartini Tract be $191.00 per acre plus $300.00 processing cost. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Fisher, Salfingere and Roemer Members: None Member: Spiegl ACCEP'IANCE OF EASUoiENTS, ROTH & ADAMS. INC... TfDotAS L. SHEN'ION. WILLIAM. A. HENDRICXIDN. DAVID M. SAENGER. LIDN M. CARROLL. CHARLES F. ZILKB. A. J. JOHNSON, AND H. LED CENTER It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Salfingere, that easements from Roth & Adams, Inc., Thomas, L. Shenton, William A. Hendrickson, David M. Saenger, Leon M. Carroll, Charles F. Zilke, A. J. Johnson, and H. Leo Center be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: Mitchell, Fisher, Salfingere and Roemer None Sþiegl RESOLUTION NO. 914. ESTABLISHING ELIGIBLE LISTS AND APPOINTING JAMES J. STEVENS, JAMES C. FLOYD, AND ERWIN T. NORTH 10 'I'UE POSITION OF SEWER INSPECTOR AND D. LLOYD SMITH TO THE POSITION OF OFFICE ENGINBBR . AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Member: ".-.. It was moved by Member Salf ingere, seconded by Member Fisher, that Resolution No. 914 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Fisher, Salfingere and Roemer None Spieg 1 08 25 55 11)Ç" ~~ VIII . ADjOURtfoiENT At 10:22 o'c1ock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Roemer to September 1,1955. rouNTERSIGNED : Sec e aryof the District oar of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California ~. r sident the District Board of Central tra Costa Sanitary District of ,Contra osta County, State of:California 08 '"--" -.... - 25 55