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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 02-04-65 44 I l'1INUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD FEBRUARY h, 1965 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on February h, 1965, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting Has called to order by Pres ident Mitchell. I. EOLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Howard, Roemer and Mitchell ABSENT: l'1embers: Gibbs, and Rustigian Member Rustigianarrived at 8:05 o'clock P.M. Member Gibbs arrived at 8:10 o'clock P.M. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of January 21,1965, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Howard, that the expenditures, as audited by the Auditing Committee and as submitted by the District Manager-Engineer, be approved, reference being specifically made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 1892 to 1902, inclusive, and Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 5769 to 5979, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None Gibbs and Rustigian IV. BIDS None. V. HEARINGS INSTALLATION OF BACKWATER OVERFLOW DEVICES IN PALOS VERDES SUBDIVISION, E. T. HAAS CO. President Mitchell opened the Hearing. IVIr. Musto, attorney for E. T. Haas Co., stated that E. T. Haas Co. had requested return of the $1,000.00 cash bond on deposit with the District and it had been held up subject to the installation of backwater overflow devicei. Mr. Musto stated that E.T. Haas Co. had a contract for the main line work and did not have a contract for the house sewers. Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that Mr. Musto was aware that the house sewer permits were taken out in the name of E.T. Haas Co. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, asked that the matter be referred to him for a report at the February 18,1965, meeting. Continued to February 18,1965. VI. OLD BUSINESS None. 02 04 6P) 45 I VII. NE~{ BUSINESS CLAIN FOR DAYlAGES DUE TO SEHER STOPPAGE, JOHN F. DENNAN Continued to February 18,1965. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, CHARLES E. KEATHLEY Hr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that the claim of Mr. Charles E. Keathley was for a plumbing bill in the amount of $25.20 due to a plugged sewer. He stated it was the staff recommendation to pay the claim. It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Roemer, that the Charles E. Keathley claim in the amount of $25.20 for a plumbing bill in- curred as a result of a plugged sewer be paid following receipt of a signed "Release in Full Settlement and Compromise". Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT : Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING CALL FOR BIDS, TRUNK SEWER E Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented the plans and specifications for Trunk Sewer E and requested authority to call for bids. Mr. Horstkotte stated that this was the last of the main trunk sewers to be installed as set forth in the Brown and Caldwell report of 1956 and the Resolution calling for the 1956 Bond Issue. The estimated cost of the work is $560,622.00 for construction and a total estimated cost of $676,622.00. Funds are available for the vork. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the plans and specifications for Trunk Sewer E be approved and the call for bids be authorized. Carrier by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hembers: Hembers: IVlembers: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None AUTHORIZATION OF $2,500.00 FROM SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUNTIS FOR DISTRICT EXPENSE FOR TRUNK SEWER C Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that $8,000.00 had previously been authorized for outside engineering of Trunk Sewer C along Arnold Industrial Highway and $2,500.00 was needed to cover District expenses. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Howard, that $2,500.00 from Sewer Construction Funds be authorized for Trunk Sewer C, Arnold Industrial Highway. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Hembers: Members: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None EXTENS ION OF FRANCHISE PERIOD FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION CONTRACTORS Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented the request from the garbage collection contractors for an extension of the 5 year franchise vdth an option for an additional 5 years franchise to 10 years with an option of an additional 10 years. Hr. Horstkotte statei1 that it vras the staff recommendation to grant the change. After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that the agreement with the garbage collection contractors be modified to extend the franchise period from 5 years with the option for 5 additional years to 10 years and the option for 10 additional. years. 02 0:4 65 46 I Carried by the following vote: AYES: Nembers: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell NOES: Members: None ABSENT: I1embers: None AGREEMENT FOR JOINT USE OF OLYNPIC BLVD. BY EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented an agreement which provides for the East Bay Municipal Utility District's joint use of Olympic Blvd., and stated it was the recommendation of the staff and District Counsel to execute the agreement. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Howard, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the agreement with the East Bay Municipal Utility District for joint use of Olympic Blvd. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None CALL FOR BIDS, IDCAL INPROVEl'1Ellrr DISTRICT NO. 43 BONU3 The several Resolutions to be adopted for the call for bids for Local Improverænt District No. 43 bonds were explained to the Members of the Board. RESOLUTION NO. 1466, A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSlVlENTS AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, LOCAL H1PROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. h3 It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that Resolution No. 1466 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT: Hembers: Members: Nembers: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None RESOLUTION NO. 1467, A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS, LOCAL IJV'lPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 43 It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that Resolution No. 1467 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Nembers: Members: Members: Gibbs, RustiEian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None RESOIDTION NO. Ib68, A RESOLUTION APPROVING OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SALE AND PROSPECTUS, $526,000.00 MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. ùJ It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution No. 1468 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: lVlembers: Hembers: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None ORDINANCE 63, A}ŒNDING SECTION 11-101 OF THE DISTRICT CODE Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained that after experience with the installation of wyes by the District the charges are being adjusted to reflect District costs. - It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Howard, that Ordinance 63 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: 02 04 Members: Members: Members: 65 Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None 47 I SETTLEMENT OF EASEMENT PARCEL 44-5-7, MELIN Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that easement Parcel LJ¡-5-7 could be settled for $100.00 and it was the staff recommendation to settle. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that easement Parcel 4h-5-7 be settled in the amount of $100.00, that the easement from Bernice R. Helin be accepted and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hembers: Members: JYlembers : Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None OFFER OF COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF IvlARTlNEZ AND THE COUNTY TAXPAYERS' ASSO- CIATION IN STUDY OF SEWERING PROBL.ElVJS AND AGENCIES IN CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented newspaper publicity from the County Taxpayers' Association asking for cooperation from the several cities and agencies in solving the sewer problems in Central Contra Costa County. After discussion, President Mitchell asked the staff to keep in touch with the situation. APPLICATION OF CODE SECTIONS 9-122 THROUGH 9-126 TO HUIR MEADOWS DEVELOPMENT ( JAMES BUSBY) Mr. Horstkotte; District Manager-Engineer, explained that these Sections provided for the District's entering into an agreement with a subdivider to allow credit for District charges against the cost of a line of 12 inches or more in size which provides service beyond the needs of the subdivider. It "ras moven by Member Roemer, seconded by Nember Howard, that the District enter into an agreement with James Busby of Muir Headows Development as provided in Code Sections 9-122 through 9-126. Carried by the follov-ring vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hembers: Hembers: lVlembers: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None VIII. REPORTS DISTRICT NANAGER-ENG lNEER OUTFALL SEWER SURVEY Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that an underwater survey was made in January to determine the present condition of the Outfall Sewer. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the buoy marking the end of the Outfall Sewer had been destroyed, apparently deliberately. He stated that he was not again going to have the buoy restored as the District's attempt to keep it in place has failed too many times. l Mr. Horstkotte explained the condition of the Outfall Sewer, stating that it was partially silted but in a condition we can live with for the present. ST A TUS OF TREATMENT PLANT ENLARGEMENT - 196h 1¡IORK Mr. Horstkotte reported that the Treatment Plant Englargement - 19611 work was progressing satisfactorily. 02 04 6.5 48 I AUTHORIZATION FOR MICELLANEOUS ITEMS IN RE TREATMENT FLANT ENLARGE- IvJENT - 1964 Mr. Horstkotte requested an authorization of $2,500.00 from Sewer Construction Funds for miscellaneous items the District needs related to the Treatment Plant Enlargement - 1964. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $2,500.00 from Sewer Construction Funds be authorized for miscellaneous items the District needs related to the Treatment Plant Enlargement - 1964. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Members: Hembers: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT RESEARCH REPORT RE RELOCATIONS Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, presented his research report relative to who shall bear the cost for requested facility relocations. Mr. Bohn requested authority to introduce a bill in the State Legislature for use of gas tax funds for utility relocations. Mr. Bohn discussed with the District Board the matter of introducing in the State Legislature ]m,:rs that T-Jould alleviate the expense of relocating District facilities. . He discussed a program for obtaining the cooperation of other agencies and organizations in the State. He also discussed the matter of financing the program. Members of the Board stated they would like to read Mr. Bohn's report before making any decisions as to future action. Hr. Bohn presented his final statement in the amountof $3,300.00, representing the balance of the $9,000.00 authorized for preparation of the report. It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Mr. Bohn's statement in the amount of $3,300.00 be paid. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None EXECUTIVE SESSION President Mitchell requested a Board Executive Session. IX. ADJOURN!1ENT At 10:30 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell to February 18,1965. President the District Board of the Central C tra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California ~ 'oecr:~ t~ard of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 02 04 65