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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 01-21-65 38 I HlNUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGUIAR MEET ING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JANUARY 21, 196.5 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an Adjourned Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 12.50 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on January 21,196.5, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell ABSENT: Member: Roemer II. APPRDV AL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of January 7,196.5, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. BIDS None. V. HEARINGS GARBAGE RATES President Mitchell opened the continued Hearing relative to the request of the garbage collectors for a rate increase. President Mitchell stated that each Director had been sent information requested relative to the cost of operations for each of the garbage collectors. Member Gibbs told Mr. Ewert, C.P.A., that all the information requested was in the report and in good shape. After the Members of the Board had discussed the information presented to them, President Mitchell asked for comments from the floor. Mr. S. T. Webb stated that he was not for or against a rate increase but was interested in seeing that a decision was made after a complete study. Mr. P. L. Bonneysteele stated that he was opposed to a rate increase. President Mitchell stated that the reports presented to the District Board would be available in the District office but no copies would be made for distribution. President Mitchell also stated that the requested increase in rates was for residential collection only. Member Gibbs stated that any increase should be made cautiously until uniform accounting has been established and reviewed at the end of 196.5. After discussion, it was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Hember Rustigian, that the requested increase in garbage collection rates be granted for residential collection; the rate in Orinda to be increased from $1.7.5 to $2.00 and the other parts of the District the increase be from $1..50 to $170. Vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT : Members: Members: Member: Rustigian and Howard Gibbs, and Mitchell Roemer 01 21 65 I 39 Motion failed for lack of a majority vote. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that the residential rate for collection of garbage in the Orinda area be increased from $1.75 to $1.95 and from $1.50 to $1.65 in the balance of the District and each additional pickup increased from 50~ to 55~ in both areas. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer President Mitchell declared the Hearing closed. ORDINANCE 56, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION RATES AS SET FORTH IN THE DISTRICT CODE SECTION 12-122 It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that Ordinance 56 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYFS : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer VI. OLD BUSINESS None. VII. NEW BUSINESS CLA 1M FOR DAMAGES, J. W. BOCKMAN Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained that the Bockman claim for damages in the amount of $46.86 was the result of the sewer over- flowing into his home and it was the recommendation of the staff that the claim be paid. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that the claim of J. W. Bockman in the amount of $h6.86' as a result of the sewer overflowing into his home be paid following receipt of a signed "Release in Full Settle- ment and Compromise". Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Hembers: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF MARTINEZ OF WATERSHED CHARGES COLLECTED SINCE NOVEMBER 1, 1964, FOR DEPOSIT IN THE VIRGINIA HILLS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BOND REDEMPTION FUND ACCOUNT Hr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that Mr. Frumenti re- quested that Watershed funds collected since November 1,1964, be paid to the City of Martinez at this time rather than on May 1,1965, as provided in the agreement between the City of Martinez, Mr. Frumenti and the District. Mr. Horstkotte stated that Mr. Frumenti owed A.Turrin & Sons, contractor for the Virginia Hills outfall line, the sum of $2,200.00 and he hoped to use these funds to pay him. Mr. Horstkotte stated there was no reason why these funds could not be sent to the City of Martinez at this time, but they would have to be sent with the approval of Mr. Eugene Sturgis, attorney for the Virginia Hills Assessment District. Mr. Horstkotte stated the District's warrant would be sent to Mr. Sturgis for forwarding to the City of Martinez. The accumulated funds amount to $2,273.20. 0,,1 .~' >"'.,~I 2;1 'Î', .",' 65 40 I It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that the $2,273.20 in Watershed funds accumulated to January 19,196.5, for the Virginia Hills Assessment District Bond retirement fund be paid at this time, subject to the approval of Mr. Eugene Sturgis, attorney for the Assessment District. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Nember: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer SAlE OF LOCAL DlPROVEHENT DISTRICT NO. h3 BONDS Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that Local Improvement District No. h3 assessment work is complete and the bonds covering the assess- ments may be sold. It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the District proceed with the sale of bonds to cover the assessments in Local Improvement District No. 43. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NCES: ABSENT : Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer MATTERS FROM THE FlOOR EXECUTIVE COffi1ITTEE MEETING OF THE CALIFORNIA SANITARY AND SANITATION DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION President Mitchell reported that there would be a meeting of the Executive Committee of the California Sanitary & Sanitation Districts Association in Sacramento on February 4,196.5. President Mitchell, Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Bohn said they would attend. Mr. Bohn stated he would be there two days. After discussion, it was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Mr. Horstkotte and President Mitchell be paid $20.00 each to cover their expenses and Mr. Bohn be paid $60.00 plus transportation costs for their attendance at the Executive Committee meeting of the California Sanitary & Sanitation Districts Association in Sacramento on February 4,196.5. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT : Members: Hembers: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer SUPPlEMENTAL AGENDA CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, JOHN F. DENMAN Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated the Denman Claim was the result of a pluggecì sever an(Ì a plumber being called. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the plugged sewer was the house lateral and not the responsibility of the District. It vIaS the recommendation of the staff to deny the claim. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that the claim of Mr. John F. Denman be denied. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT : 01 2'1 Hembers: Hembers: Nember: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer 65 41 I RESOLUTION NO. lh6.5, APPOINTING GLENN A. SWITZER, UTILITY NAN IN THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT Hr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained that this particular job was not provided for in the Budget. He stated that the job classification of Supervising Maintenance Man left open by the resignation of Milton Ulvi would not be filleñ and this was a lower level replacement. It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Hember Rustigian, that Resolution No. 146.5 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Nembers: Hembers: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Nitchell None Roemer VIII . REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEEIì. AUTHORIZATION FOR SURVEY WORK AT TREATMENT PLANT SITE Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, requested authorization from Sewer Construction Funds for survey work at the Treatment Plant site in the amount of $2.53.29. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that $2.53.29 be authorized from Sewer Construction Funds for survey work at the Treatment Plant site. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE BOAT, MOTOR AND TRAIlER Mr. Horstkotte reQuested authorization to spend $hoo.oo for a boat, motor and trailer for bay sampling work. It was mcved by Hember Howard, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $400.00 be authorized for the purchase of a boat, motor and trailer. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer RETENTION PAYYJENT ON LOCAL IMPROVElVlENT DISTRICT NO. 43-.5 CONTRACT Mr. Horstkotte reported that the 10% retention payment for Local Improvement District No. 43-.5 work was now due to M.G.M. Construction Co. but a claim had been filed. After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that the 10% retention in the amount of $37,7h3.18 on the Local Improvement District No. 43-.5 contract be paid to M.G.M. Construction Co., subject to the approval of Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT OlIDINANCES Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, presented and explained the following Ordinances to amend the Dis trict Code: 01 21 65 42 I ORDINANCE 57, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-101 (9) OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT CODE BY REDEFINING IIUNIT OF USE" It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Hember Rustigian, that Ordinance 57 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Hembers: Hembers: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer ORDINANCE 58, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR THE FAILURE TO OBTAIN A REQUIRED PERMIT It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Ordinance 58 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Hitchell None Roemer y ORDINANCE 59, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-110 OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT CODE SO AS TO MORE FULLY mBCRIBE THE BASIS FOR THE UNIFORM REBATE FEE PROVIDED FOR THEREIN It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Ordinance 59 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Nembers: Hember: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer ORDINANCE 60, AN ORDINANCE JùllENDING CHAPTER 11, ARTIClE 2, OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT CODE SO AS 'IO ADD SECTIONS 11-118, 11-119 AND 11-120 DEALING WITH THE DETERMINATION, TUm OF PAYMENT AND ASSESSHENT OF THE ANNEXATION CHARGE It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Ordinance 60 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Members: Nembers: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer ORDINANCE 61, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE TIME OF PAYNENT OF THE CONNECTION CHARGE It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Ordinance 61 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Hembers: Hembers: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer ORDINANCE 62, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-131 OF THE CEI>lI'RAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT CODE - IIDURATION OF INSTALlERS CREDITII It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Ordinance 62 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Hembers: Member: KNOX COl'<lHITTEE Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer Mr. Bohn reported that the Knox Committee bill was not in final form but expected it to be by February 4,1965. FINAL REPORT ON RESEARCH PROGRAM Mr. Bohn stated that his final report on the research program on relocation of facilities wi11 be ready next week. 01 21 65 EXECUT IVE SESS ION Mr. Horstkotte met in an Executive Session with the District Board. IX. AD JOU RNIvIE NT At 10:40 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell to February 4,196.5. ~ Pres dent 0 he District Board of the Central Co ra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COU NTERS IG NED: ----.~. ~~~. ~y Se ry of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 01 21 43 I 65