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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 01-16-58 '1. ;;.J. " MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JANUARY 16,1958 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 California, on January 16, 1958. at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Fisher. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Mitchell. Roemer, Sa1fingere and Fisher ABSENT: Member: Spieg1 II. APPROV AL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of January 2, 1958, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF BILLS It was moved by Member Roemer. 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 86 to 90, inclusive. and Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 986 to 1013, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Spiegl IV. HEARINGS DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO.2 . President Fisher opened the Hearing on District Annexation No.2 and asked for any written or oral protests; there being no protests, he declared the Hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 1093, ANNEXING DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO.2, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO PETITION THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO ANNEX AND ALTER TIlE BOUNDARIES OP 'mE, DISTRICT It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 1093 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Membe r : Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher None Spiegl r V. OLD BUSINESS BOND PROPOSALS Mr. Nejed1y. Counsel for 'the District. reported that the only reply received to the request for a financial consultant was from Stone & Youngberg. Mr. Nejed1y read their letter of proposal which included the following: To bring the Kaiser & Company's "Official Statement" up to date for the 1956 Series B issue planned for 1958 sale, $2,500.00, and for each subsequent issue, $750.00. Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, stated that, in addition to the $2.000,000.00 worth of bonds to be sold for the Outfall Line, there is the problem of having to do the Charles Hill work this year, along with the State, which they are planning for the fall of 1958. OL 16 58 IH5 Mr. Horstkotte reported that a right of way in fee over Char1es'Hill in Orinda, acceptable to the'District, had been worked out with the State; the State to do certain grading at an estimated cost of $15,000.00. Mr. Horstkotte stated that it is proposed to do the work of installing the District's line over Charles Hill as part of the State's freeway contract due to the work's having to be done concurrently with the State's work, thereby avoiding friction between contractors. Mr. Horstkotte further stated this would result in the District's having plans approved in July and posting with the State. by November, $500,000.00 to $600,000.00, representing the estimated cost; any differences to be adjusted at the conclusion of the work. Member Mitchell stated that he was concerned with the effect that stepping up certain work would have on the tax rate. He stated he would not like to see Line A delayed and questioned Mr. Horstkotte regarding delaying the Outfall Line work. Mr. Horstkotte indicated he would provide the Board with an analysis of the development. After discussion. it was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Mitchell. that Stone & Youngberg be employed as financial consultants in accor- dance with the terms of the letter referred to. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: ,Membe rs : Member: Mitchell. Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher None Spiegl RESOLUTION NO. 1094. APPROVING ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 35 It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution No. 1094 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell. Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher None Spieg1 , The fractional unit of assessment for parcels removed from direct service in Local Improvement District No. 35 was discussed and, due to the high assessment, it was determined that! unit should be assessed against building sites not having direct service. VI. NEW BUSINESS ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FROM CALIFORNIA STATE LANDS COMMISSION It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Mitchell. that the easement from the California State Lands Commission be accepted and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Sa1fingere and Fisher Members: None Member: Spiegl GASOLINE AND OIL BIDS President Fisher asked for the gasoline and oil bids. Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, presented the bids of Standard Oil Company. who bid on gasoline and diesel oil, as requested, and Seaside Oil Company, who bid only on diesel oil. After discussion, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the bid of Standard Oil Company be accepted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINING: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Member: Roemer, Sa1fingere and Fisher None Mitchell Spieg1 Member Mitchell did not enter into the discussion regarding the bids for gasoline and oil. f"~ "í'; 'l Ii i, "-' ..21..> '-1 6';" ,,1< ¡::;. 8 {, ~ ' ,..,.- .. ( ,..~ '.lcr~.) RESOLUTION NO. 1095. CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE LIST AND APPOINTMENT OF EOOAR SYMMONS, ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE MAN It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Sa1fingere, that Resolution No. 1095 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher None Spiegl RESOLUTION NO. 1096, ESTABLISHING SALARY FOR KAREN SILVA, CLERK TYPIST It was moved by Member Sa1fingere, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution No. 1096 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher None Spiegl OUTPALL LINE EASEMENT, UNITED TOWING CO. Letter from United Towing Co., protesting location of easement for the Outfall Line on their property. was read. Mr. Gordon. attorney for United Towing Co.. requested that consideration be given to moving the easement to the side of the property, stating he f~lt there would be a substantial severance damage if located as planned and as shown on the easement map he presented. Mr. Gordon asked about building over the line and engineering for alternate location. Mr. Horstkotte. District Manager, replied that provision could be made for building over the line and the engineering, for several reasons, restricted the line to this location. Mr. Horstkotte was instructed to answer the letter from the United Towing Company. VII. REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER CORRESPONDENCE WITH CITY OF CONCORD Mr. Horstkotte. District Manager. read a copy of a letter he had written to the City of Concord relative to the District's expansion plans and requesting a reply indicating their interest. OFFICE BUILDING CARPETING Mr. Horstkotte. District Manager, requested authorization to carpet the" main hall and inside lobby of the office building at a cost of $607.00. After discussion. Mr. Horstkotte was directed to investigate the cost of rubber matting. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT HARRIET S1REET BRIDGE. SEWER RELOCATION LITIGATION Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District. reported that the District had been served by the County relative to the Harriet Street Bridge sewer relocation costs and requested authority to appear for the District. It was moved by Member Sa1fingere. seconded by Member Mitchell. that Mr. Nejedly be authorized to appear for the District in the Harriet Street Bridge sewer relocation suit. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Membe rs : Members: Member: Mitchell. Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher None. Spiegl Mr. Nejedly stated he would answer the complaint and let it go to trial. 01 16 5$ is'? SET1'LEMENT OP NEWELL EASEMENT, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 35 Mr. Nejedly reported that he had a request to settle the Newell easement in Local Improvement District No. 35 for a connection to the sewer without cost. After discussion, this was denied. RESOLUTION NO. 1097. AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION Of SACRAMENTO NORTHEmRAILWAY EASEMENT It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 1097 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Roemer. Salfingere and Fisher None . Spieg1 VIII . ADJOURNMENT At 9:30 o'clock P.M., the meeting .was adjourned by President fisher to February 6,' 1958. ~ Presid t of the District Boar of Central, Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County. State of California COONTERSIGNED: . ~~Ç;;?~ Secre . of the District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County. State of California 0 1. ..... . 1.6 58