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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 10-15-59 1,tO MINUTES OF AN ADJOORNBD RlGJLAR MEETING OF THE DIS'rRICT BOARD CENTRAL COOTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD OCTOBER 15,1959 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 October 15,1959, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. ............. The meeting was called to order by President Fisher. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROV AI. OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of October 1,1959, were appIOved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF BILLS None. IV. HEARINGS None. BIDS: VEHICLES Mr. Dalton, District Administrative Engineer, in the absence of Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the bids received from two Chevrolet agencies were not in proper form, and recommended that the bids be rejected without prejudice and a new request for bids be made. ~ Mr. Dalton presented a letter from Rett-White Ford agency which stated that specifications had prevented them from bidding on a six cylinder vehicle. Mr. Dalton suggested that the Chevrolet Corvair price was close to the price of pick-up trucks used by the Inspectors and asked the Board Members if they would consider these cars for the Inspectors in place of pick-ups. The Board Members felt that the pick-up was better suited for Inspection purposes. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the vehicle bids be rejected and that a uniform bid be sent out with the cylinder displacement section not to exclude an eight cylinder vehicle. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None V. OLD BUSINESS REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 34, GARBAGB REGULATI~ ~ Member Spiegl reported that a recent court decision was to the effect that the District could not grant permits to garbage collectors and there must be competitive bidding for franchises. After discussing the changes to be made in the present Ordinance, the matter was continued to November 5,1959. WOODSIDE ACRES REBATES A letter to the Board Members from Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, explained the problem of rebates due to Mr. Engman for the properties of Olson and Daÿis who connected into the Woodside Acres line. 59 10 15 1.41 After discussion, it was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Roemer, that the rebate aMount of $106.50 each on the Olson and Davis prop- erties connected to the Woodside Acres line be paid to Mr. Engman. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Member: Members: Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher Mi tchell None ESTABLISHING ClWtGB Fœ PROCESSING PETITION TO BE EXCLUDED PROM 11Œ DISTRICT -,., - I , ~ J It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that the cost for processing a petition for exclusion from the District shall be $300.00. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and fisher None None BROWN AND CALDWELL REPORT R.B OOTFALL SEWER Mr. Dalton, District Admin!strative Engineer, reported that Schedules I and III of the Outfall Sewer were completed except for minor items delayed because of Miller & Company, contractor on Schedule II. Mr. Dalton read the Brown and Caldwell report relative to the progress of Miller & Company on Schedule II of the Outfall Sewer. ~ Mr. Guy Anderson, Resident Engineer for the Outfall Sewer, reported on the various conferences and the status of the work. Mr. Anderson presented prepared maps showing the present grade of the area in. which the pipe is being installed in comparison to the grade prior to commencing work. He pointed out that the existing condition is the result of the way Miller & Company proceeded with the work. He stated that Miller & Company has been notified that the last fifteen pipe sections must be re-laid to meet the District's specifications. " J Mr. Anderson reported on payments made to Miller & Company and the financial status of the job. He stated that the ,company which furnished the pipe was considering picking up the pipe because of the unpaid bill. Mr. Anderson'stated.he did, not expect the job to be completed by winter.o Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District,stated that he was very disturbed by the present status of the work and recommended that Miller & Company not be allowed to recommence the work until a final conclusion as to the future of the work has been determined by the District Board. Mr. Bohn sta~ed 'be was not in favor of allowing the pipe company to pick up the pipe without his prior approval. , 0 Mr. Bohn further stated that a Special Meeting of the Board: should be held to determine the circumstances under which the work will be completed ,and'also stated that no further discussions should be held with the attorney for Miller & Company withoût Mr. Bohn being present. ,., Mr. Bohn was, directed to arrange for Miller & Company and their attorney to be present at a Special Meeting of the District Board at which time definite plans will be concluded for the completion of Schedule II of the Outfall Sewer. . VI. NEW IIJSINBSS ACCEPTANCE OF BASEMENTS PROM UTAH CœSTRUC'tION CO;', NORMAN M. F<Rœ. AND GENE M. PCltSY'1'H It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that ease- ments from Utah Construction Co., Norman M. Force, and Gene M. Forsyth be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher Members: None Members:' None 10 15 59 1.4:2 TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF $300,000.00 PROM RUNNING EXPENSE TO SEWER CŒSTRUCTION Mr. Dalton explained that the reinvestment of $500,000.00 in September will leave the District's Sewer Construction Fund short in November for anticipated payments. He stated the money would be' returned prior to December 15, 1959, when $500,000.00 invested becomes due on December 3, 1959. It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spiegl, that $300,000.00 be transferred to the Sewer Construction Fund from the Running Expense Fund ~o provide for anticipated payments to be made in November, to be returned on or before December 15, 1959, from invested funds coming due December 3, 1959. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemex, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None ~... AUTHORIZATION FOR PURCHASE OF RADIO 1QJIPMENT After an explanation from Mr. Dalton, it was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Roemer, that $800.00 be authorized for the purchase of radio equipment. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None SEWER REPLACEMENT IN CAROL LANE Mr. Dalton explained the reason for having to replace the sewer in Carol Lane at a cost of $2,444.00 and asked approval of the Work Order. I t was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roeme r, that the Work Order to replace the Carol Lane sewer be authorized in the amount of $2,444.00, payable from Running Expense Funds. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT : Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None ~ MR. JOHN L. HICKS' PROTEST RE CHARGE JUt CONNECTING TO SEWER IN MONTICELLO ROAD The manner of charging for connecting into sewer lines was explained to Mr. Hicks, after which he withdrew his protest. ANNEXATION TBRMS PCR Me ILVEItl PROPERTY NEXT TO 11IE JUVENILE HALL PROPERTY IN PACHECO It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Mitchell, that terms for annexing the McIlveen property next to the Juvenile Hall property in Pacheco be $191.00 per acre plus the cost of processing. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Spiegl Fisher None ANNEXATION TERMS FOR '!'RAe! 2627, RANCHO ROMERO It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that terms for annexing Tract 2627, Rancho Romero, be $191.00 per acre plus the cost of processing. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: ~ Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher Members: None Members: None 10 15 59 143 VII. REPœTS DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER WATERSHED 34 SURVEY Mr. Dalton, District Administrative Bngineer, in the absence of Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that the survey for Water- shed 34, the Stone Valley area in Alamo, was proceeding. ~ CITY OF cnlCORD SEWER SERVICB , J Mr. Dalton reported that he and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, had met with the City of Concord officials relative to the agreement for sewer service. STATUS OF VARIaJS JOBS Mr. Dalton reported on the progress of Line A, Line J, Moraga and Orinda Crossroads Pumping Stations, and the Thompson Road job. EMPLOYMENT OF ENGINEERING. DRAFTSMAN Mr. Dalton stated that within the past week two Bngineering Draftsmen had resigned and requested authorization to re-hire one of the former employees laid off at budget time. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Spiegl, that author- ization to re-hire a former employee laid off because of staff reduction be granted. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOBS: ABSENT: Mabers: Mell.bers: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None MAINTENANCB OF LOWER (lUNDA PUMPING STATICfi ROAD ~ , ¡ Mr. Dalton explained that the District was responsible for the mainten- ance of the road to the Lower Orinda Pumping Station, 1ocated on the kolf course, by agreement with the Orinda Country Club. He requested authori- zation to spend $1,000.00 for repair. It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere, that $1,000.00 be authorized from Running Expense Funds for repair of the Lower Orinda Pumping Station road. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Me.be rs : Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None COONSBL FOR 'DIB DIS'DUCT PROPOSED SBWBR. USE œARGE ORDINANCE Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, presented to the Members of the Board a proposed sewer use charge Ordinance which is the same as' previously presented with the exception of the connection fee portion. PROPOSBD ORDINANCB AMENDING ORDINANCE as ~ Mr. Bohn presented to the Members of the Board a proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance 2S relative to the District's advancing funds for sewer installations with a guaranty of recovery from other public agencies. - j He stated that after its adoption he would then proceed to prepare the agreement with the City of Walnut Creek to provide sewers for Ygnacio Valley. LITlGATI<1'f Mr. Bohn reviewed the various cases that have not been concluded. 10 15 59 1.44 VIII . ADJaJRNMENT At 10:40 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Fisher to November S, 1959. ~... CœNTERSIGNBD: ~~~, Se ry of the District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California ~ ~ 10 15 59