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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 12-06-51 239 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD DECEMBER 6, 1951 The District Board of Central Contra Costa San1tary Distr1ct convened in 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 December 6,1951, at the hour, of !:OO 0 I cloclt p.m. The meeting was called to order and the roll was called: PRESENT: ABSENT: Members Malott, Smitten, Toland, Wadsworth and Johnson None READING OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and were approved as entered. CONNECTION FEES SET It was moved by Member Malott, seconded by Member Smitten, that the connection fee for two building sites only owned by O. K. Warnecke located on Walnut Boulevard and Eckley Lane be set in the amount of $247.00 for each building site. Carried unanimously. It was moved by Member Smitten, seconded by Member Wadsworth, that the Board accept the recommendation of the Engineer that the connection fee for one house only to be constructed by Guy M. Harris on his prop- erty located on" Rudgear Road be in the amount of $100.00 with the construction cost of extending the public sewer to be borne by Mr. Harris Unanimous~y carried. It was moved by Member Wadsworth, seconded by Member Smitten, that the connection fee for one building site only owned by C. W. Nicholson located on Castle Hill Road be set in the amount of $189.50. Unanimously carried. It was moved by Member Wadsworth, seconded by Member Smitten, that the Board accept the recommendation of the Engineer that the connection fee for one site only on the Robert Jurs property and one site only on the D. L. Goforth property located in Upper Happy Valley be set in the amount of $100.00 each with all expense of extending the public sewer to be borne by the owners. Carried unanimously. It was moved by Member Wadsworth, seconded by Member Toland, that the Board accept the recommenda~ion of the Engineer that the connection fee for seven building sites owned by Highland Construction Company be as follows: One building site with direct service be in the amount of $340.00 and the six remaining building sites to be served by public sewers to be extended at the expense of the owner be in the amount of $100.00 each. Carried unanimously. / PURCHASE AUTHORIZED FOR SUNDSTRAND ADDING MACHINE It was moved by Member Smitten, seconded by Member Wadsworth, that the District Manager be authorized to purchase one Sundstrand Adding Machine, ModellO140P, for the net cost of $265.70 plus State sales tax, and that one Smith-Corona Typewriter be traded in on this machine. Carried unanimously. MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Letter dated November 19, 1951, from the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, signed by Mr. James W. Dent, Superintendent, inquiring as to whether or not the District Board would consider annexing the Sherman Field SbhoQl Site nßar 'Fa~r Oaks, was read by President Johnson. 12 06 51 240 It was moved by Member Wadsworth, seconded by Member Smitten, that the Secretary inform the Mt. Diablo Unified School District in writing that the District Board will not consider annexing the Sherman Field School site but will provide service on a contract basis in accordance with connection terms established by the Board on September 6, 1951; also, that Mr. Nejedly, Attorney for the Sanitary District would cooperate with them in this matter. Carried unanimously. ORINDA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Letter dated December 1,1951, from the Orinda County Fire Protection District, signed by Warren Harrold, President, inquir- ing as to whether or not the District Board would consider annex- ing the proposed fire station site in the Sleepy Hollow area, was read by President Johnson. President Johnson instructed the Engineer to write a letter to the Orinda County Fire Protection District stating that the' District Board would not consider annexing this proposed fire station site but would be willing to provide service on a contract basis and that the Engineer would cooperate with them in this matter if they so desire. AMENDMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE RESOLUTION AND ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION .FOR POSITIONS OF AREA CONSTRUCTION INSPECTÖR AND CHIEF PLANT OPERATOR Member Toland, seconded by Member Wadsworth, moved the adoption of Resolution 716. RESOLUTION NO. 716 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District does resolve as follows: That the following positions be created and added to the list of positions in the Classified SerYice: . 1. AREA CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR Definition: Under general supervision to direct contract inspection work on construction projects; general inspection and related work as required. Typical Duties: Supervise the field assignments of subordinate inspectors; keeps detailed job records; meets the public in matter of public rel- ations in construction; is familiar with laws and regulations applicable to construction operations; performs more difficult office and field work. Minimum Qualifications: License Required: Valid motor vehicles operator's license issued by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles. Education and ExPerience: Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth grade and four years of varied experience in general construction, pipe lines and/or sewage construction, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. Knowled~e and Abilities: A good knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in the construction of the sewerage systems, related appurtenances and treatment plant; Ability to interpret plans and specifications; Ability to keep accurate, detailed records; Ability to direct others; Ability to meet the public and get along with others; To be neat, tactful, reliable, possess initiative and good judgment. salar~8Ran~r$352 - 369 - 386 - 403 - 420). .... 12 06 51 241 CHIEF PLANT OPERATOR 2. Definition: Under the supervision of the plant and maintenance super- intendent, to operate and maintain pumps, generators and motors of the sewage treatment plant; to run laboratory tests; keep records; to act for the plant and maintenance superintendent; and to do related work as required. Typical Duties: Stands watch on the central control pumps, generators and other equipment; maintenance; performs laboratory tests gives instructions to others; acts for superintendent in his absence. Minimum ~ualifications: License Required: Valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles. Edu~tion and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school and four years experience in the operation,maintenance and/or construction of sewage or water treatment plants and related appurtenances. Knowledge and Abilities: Good knowledge or the operation and maintenance of a sewage treatment plant; Good knowledge of operation and maintenance of pumps, motors and other similar equipment; Working knowledge of chemical testing and analysis of sewage; Ability to layout work for others, to direct them in their work; Ability to keep detailed records; To be resourceful, reliable and possess good judgment. Salar¡7Range: ($341 - 357 - 373 - 389 - 405). panel to operate motors, performs more difficult for sewage analysis; the plant and maintenance Tha-t LOUIS HURLEY be appointed to the first position so created, that the salary range be made applicable thereto, and that the appoint- ment be in the second step; and That M. F. KLEMMICK be appointed to the second position so created, that salary range be made applicable thereto, and that the appointment be in the second step. Effective December 1, 1951. PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of December, 1951, by the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, by the following vote: AYES: Members Malott, Smitten, Toland, Wadsworth and Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: None COUNTERSIGNED: ELLIOTT JOHNSON President of the District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary Dist- rict, Contra Costa County, California . H. M. SMIT TEN Secretary of the District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, Contra Costa County, California CRESTA VISTA SUBDIVISION It was moved by Member Wads~orth, seconded by Member Smitten, and unanimously carried, that the Engineer be authorized to review and approve the plans for installation of sewers in Cresta Vista Sub- division at this time in order that the residents may secure contract bids and when Cresta Vista is annexed the cost of this review will be paid for at that time. 12 06 51 24'2 REGIONAL WATER POLUTION CONTROL BOARD Mr. J. B. Harrison, Executive Officer, and Mr. Derker, represent- atives of the Regional Water Pòlution Control Board were present. Mr. Harrison stated that the Cha1'rman of the Regional Water Polution Control Board wished it brought to the attention of the District Board of the Sanitary District that they must give first priority to immediate correction of the situation at the Orinda Pumping Stations; also, that the District Engineer prepare and present at the next meeting of the Water Polution Control Board on December 20,1951, a report setting forth the District's proposed investigation and correction program to eliminate this situation. It was moved by Member Smitten, seconded by Member Malott, and unanimously carried, that the District Board instruct the District Engineer to request the Regional Water Polution Control Board to grant permission for temporary bypasses and that the Sanitary Dist- rict would put on a special crew immediately to locate and correct all leaks and defects in the District sewers. STANDBY UNIT FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT It was moved by Member Smitten, seconded by Member Malott, and unanimously carried,that the Acting District Engineer-Manager be authorized to take the steps necessary to provide installation at the treatment plant of a standby unit, independent of electrical power, capable of handling the entire flow of the main trunk sewer coming into the plant. COURIER JOURNAL It was moved by Member Wadsworth, seconded by Member Toland, that the Board authorize Mr. Nejedly to settle our claim against the Courier Journal in accordance with the terms of their letter dated November 27, 1951, signed by Mr. Albert ' Freeman. Carried unanimously. CONTRA COSTA JUNIOR COLLEGE It ,was moved by Member Smitten, secondeq by Member Mal~tt, that the petition.for anqexation of the 'Cont~a Costa Junior College be denied. , '. . AYES: Members Malott, Smitten, Wadsworth .and Johnson NOES: Member Toland ABSENT: None Mr. Drummond McCunn, Superintendent; Mr. Fred R. Abbott, President; and Mr. Roy E. Ramseier, Engineer, were the representatives from the, Contra Costa Junior College present. Messrs. Abbott and McOunn addressed the Board and requested that the Board consider the proposal prepared by their Engineer. Mr. Ramseier presented the following :proposal: IIThat the Junior College would pay to the Sanitary District $25,000 for a trunk service charge, construct and dedicate to the Sanitary District the sewer lines from the District's sewer to the College property and pay 30~ per capita per year based on average daily attendance of students and faculty.1I The representatives of the Contra Costa Junior College were requested by President Johnson to present this or their very best offer, setting forth all conditions, in writing at the next Board meeting, January 3, 1952. - - - President Johnson turned over the chairmanship for the rest of the meeting to Vice President Toland. APPROVAL OF BILLS It was moved by Member Wadsworth, seconded by Member Malott, that warrants be drawn to pay the bills as approved by the Manager and checked by the auditing committee. AYES: Members Malott, Smitten, Wadsworth and Toland NOES: None ABSENT: Me~ber Johnson 12 06 51 VOUCHER 5289 5290 5291 5292 5293 5294 5295 5296 5297 5298 5299 5300' 5301 5302 5303 5304 5305 5306 5307 5308 5309 5310 5311 5312 5313 5314 5315 5316 5317 5318 5319 5320 5321 5222 5323 5324 5325 5326 5327 5328 5329 5330 5331 5332 5333 5334 5335 5336 5337 5338 5339 5340 5341 5342 5343 5344 5345 5346 5347 5348 5349 5350 5351 5352 5353 5354 5355 5356 5357 5358 5359 NAME City of Walnut Creek P.T. & T. 00. P.G. & E. Co~ E. J. Koepke Petty Cash George Greenwood E.B.M.U.D. P. G. & E. 00. Valley Scavenger Co. Calif. Water Service C.O.C.S.D. D. K. Young Lewis Dannels Sherrol Bowman Robert Platt Diablo Home Service Henry J. Kaiser Co. Mòrrill Plumping P. T. & T. Co. Coast Counties P. G. & E. Co. . Calif. Water Service William H. Mattos Maurice Silveaux Dorothy Augusto J. Berta D. Lloyd Smith Elliott Johnson W. M. Malott H. M. Smitten H. W. Toland R. E. Wadsworth George Bennett Jack Best A. L. Blythe George'Brokke George Bro sz Joseph Brosz Dorothea Cady Luther Clinton James Corry J. H. Dubail Clifford Hall Fred Hannan Donald Heibel Robert Hinkson Clyde Hopkins Louis Hurley Darrell Jensen Melvin Klemmick C. M. McPhee Robert D. Mott Albert Murphy John Nejedly Carl Nelson Morna Phillips Victor W. Sauer Tessa Sipes D. Lloyd Smith H. M. Smitten Merle Tucker Milton Ulvi Elmer Valentine Douglas Wald Leonard Wald George Warren, Jr. Lawson Weill Fred Wilkins County Treasurer C.C.C. Emp. Cr. Union Federal Reserve Bank 243 AMOUNT Office water $ 14.68 Office & treatment plant 151.04 Pumping plant power 11.75 Insp. aep. refund 59.30 To reimburse 21.06 Cash bond refunded 500.00 Pumping plant water 20.56 Pumping & treatment plants 507.46 Garbage service 1.00 Treat. plant check valve 133.39 Oct. payroll transfer 116.47 Insp. dep. refund 28.10 Insp. dep. refund 66.51 Insp. dep. refund 2.59 Insp. dep. refund 314.91 Insp. dep. refund 8.04 Insp. dep. refund 1.62 Insp. dep. refund 45.08 Pump. plants phones 21.61 Office gas 11.32 Office electricity 44.62 Treat. plant water 37.70 LID 8 repairs 3,398.84 Salary' 390.35 Esmt. pay. LID 9 Par 3 254.51 Janitor service-November 85.00 Gardening service-November 80.00 Director's fee 31.40 " " 30.00 " " 31.40 " " 30.42 11 " 31.96 Salary 349.48 " 269.63 " 448.85 " 4 7.65 II 240.24 " 277.18 " 181.08 " 328.87 II 4l1.36 " 3 4.16 II 305.17 II 254.55 " 304.47 " 348.00 11 364.33 11 353.03 " 391.08 " 301.08 " 414.51 II 393.55 " 244.31 " 493.04 " 502.48 " 247.01 " 715.86 " 59.52 " 232.41 " 74.32 " 375.87 " 273.17 " 297.94 " 324.36 " 313.45 " 383.54 " 479.10 " 424.36 Retirement Fund-November 2,252.87 Employees' deposits-Nov. 328.00 Withhold Tax-November 1,990.60 12 06 51 244 VOUCHER 5360 5361 5362 5363 5364 5365 5366 5367 5368 5369 5370 5371 5372 5373 5374 5375 537-6 5377 5378 5379 5380 5381 5382 5383 5384 5385 5386 5387 5388 5389 5390 5391 5392 5393 5394 5395 5396 5397 5398 5399 5400 5401 5402 5403 5404 5405 5406 5407 5408 NAME AMOUNT Calif. Physicians Servo Group dues-November $ 151.00 James Hill Inspection refund 6.00 P. T. & T. Co. Office & treat. plant 124.46 P. G. & E. Pump. plants elec.-power 12.12 Sac. Northery Ry. Lease west Lafayette 33.00 Petty Cash To reimburse 41.13 Valley Scavenger Co. Office garbage service 1.00 Anchor Packing Co. Pump. & treat. plant sup. 181.01 Braun-Knecht-Heimann Treat. plant supplies 19.92 Chicago Pump Co., Inc. Pump. plant supplies 7.47 Charles K. Collins Condem. Costs LIp 9 Par 15 5.00 Conduit Constr. Co. Pump plant repairs 87.00 Contra Costa Auto Parts Treat. plant supplies 1.59 Contra Costa Stationers Office & engineering sup. 15.72 James N. Long, Sheriff Richards & LID 23 Par 8 12.60 Lewis Dannels Treat. plant repairs 63.75 DeLong's Auto Service Truck service 58.54 Diamond K Supply Co. LID 8 repairs 6.18 Deitzgen Eng. supplies 11.64 Dresser Mfg. Division Pump. plant repairs 43.93 Fairbanks,Morse & Co Pump. plant supplies 26.19 Farmers Feed & SuppJ,y Treat. plant- const. 4.66 Farmers Feed & Supply Misc. Maint. supplies 142.44 Dan L. Ferrari Price VB. CCCSD 3.00 Inland Typewriter Co. Office Equip repairs & sup.13.87 O. C. Jones & Sons LID 7 repair 100.00 Donald M. Judd Treat. plant const. 47.45 Bob Keeney LID 3 repairs 50.00 Lafayette Rental & Sup. Pump. plants const. 30.33 Lafayette Rental & Sup. Office & Treat plant maint. 6.25 Lucas Motors Truck service 1.50 R. C. Machado Blacksmith PumpPLant const. 23.85 R. C. Machado Blacksmith Misc. supplies & repairs 33.83 Martinez Blue Print Co. Prints 5.31 William H. Mattos LID 8 repairs 900.92 McDonnell Nursery Treat. plant const. 61.80 McGeehon Bros. Main~ SUDDlies 44.29 Parkel Lu~ber & Supply Eng. & treat plant supplies36.l0 Process Engineers Inc. Treat. plant supplies 24.72 Reichhold Chev. Co. Truck service 285.30 Standard Oil Co. Maint. supplies & gasoline188.l8 Sunset Supply & Paper Treat. plant supplies 79.26 Termite Inspection Office bldg. repair 42.00 Thompson Electric Co. Pum~plants const 278.20 Thompson Electric Co. Repairs & supplies 591.66 Union Paper Co. Pump. & treat. supplies 11.93 Walnut Creek Hardware Pump. plant construction 1.86 Walnut Creek Hardware Pump. & treat. supplies 8.98 Walnut Creek Studio Blue prints 36.50 ADJOURNMENT Vice President Toland adjourned the meeting. January 3, 1952, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting v~ J/..}1/. ~~ President of t~District Boara-õ~ Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, Contra Costa County, California. COUNTERSIGNED: ~ ~.~~~ Secretary of the District Board of - Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Contra Costa County, California' 12 06 51