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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD AUGUST 3,1967
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Spring-
brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on
August 3, 1967, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs.
1.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Mitchell, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
ABSENT:
Member:
Rustigian
Member Rustigian arrived at 8:25 o'clock P.M.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of July 20, 1967, were approved as presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that the
expenditures, as audited by the Auditing Committee and as submitted by the
General Manager-Chief Engineer, be approved, reference being specifically
made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 297 to 309, inclusive, Running
Expense Vouchers Numbers 6738 to 6868, inclusive, and Payroll Vouchers Numbers
1046 to 1139, inclusive. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
MARTINEZ ANNEXATION CONTRACT
President Gibbs stated that the Members of the District Board had received
copies of a tentative proposed contract for annexing the City of Martinez.
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the staff had
covered all items as directed by the Board at the previous meeting.
Members of the District Board reviewed the contract with Mr. Horstkotte
and suggested certain modifications.
After discussion and as it appeared that all Members were in agreement,
President Gibbs referred the contract to the staff for final draft to be pre-
sented to the Board Members prior to the meeting to be held August 10,1967.
Continued to August 10, 1967.
Mr. Sparacino, Vice Mayor of the City of Martinez, who was in the audience
with others from Martinez, thanked the Board for its efforts on behalf of the
City, and stated they were meeting tomorrow with Mr. Weinstein of H.U.D. to
try and arrange for an extension of time on the Federal grant.
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Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, suggested that the Board Members
permit the statement to H.U.D. that the District is about to present a new
agreement to the City of Martinez.
Mr. Horstkotte stated the modifications suggested by the Board Members
are minor.
President Gibbs stated that there was no objection by the Board Members
to making a statement to H.U.D. of a pending new contract.
1967-68 BUDGET
Member Roemer stated that he and Member Mitchell had reviewed the Budget
with Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and had completed it in
one evening due to preliminary work by Member Mitchell.
Member Mitchell stated that they had covered each department - equipment,
manpower, and the miscellaneous items.
Members first discussed the personnel requirements for 1967-68.
After discussion, the following employees to be added were approved as
recommended by the District staff:
1 Receptionist
3 Utility Men
1 Assistant Operator
1 Senior Plant Operator
2 Junior Draftsmen (6 months
temporary)
Mr. Horstkotte stated that, in addition to the above, the District was
attempting to find a qualified person to assume the duties of Supervising
Maintenance Man.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Allan,
that the position of Supervising Maintenance Man be approved and left vacant
until such time as the staff makes recommendation to fill it. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
The Board Members then discussed the staff recommendations for equipment
and vehicles.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that recently both District sewer rodders were down
for repairs and he recommended that a new sewer rodder be added to the Budget
as a standby; estimated cost $4,500.00.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that nine new vehicles are to be purchased as recom-
mended, and seven vehicles are to be traded in from the previous eight recom-
mended. Mr. Horstkotte recommended that one of the pickups scheduled for trade-
in be kept for grit disposal at the Treatment Plant site. This would be a saving
to the District.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Roemer, that the furniture, equipment and vehicle purchases recommended by
the District staff be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
The Board Members then discussed the general items in the Budget.
Board Members suggested that printing costs be reduced by $1,000.00
because of purchasing a camera for photo reduction of prints. Also, $4,900.00
should be added to outside repairs as a result of recent repairs to Waukesha
engine at the Treatment Plant.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member
Mitchell, that the general items in the Budget be approved subject to a
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$1,000.00 reduction in printing costs and a $4,900.00 increase in outside
service and repairs. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Mr. Horstkotte recommended that the Running Expense Tax Rate be set at
30ç, which would provide approximately 5% for the unappropriated reserve
account and an estimated tax reduction of .024ç.
RESOLUTION NO. 1745, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULE FOR
1967-68
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the only
changes in salaries at this time were the normal merit step increases.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
Resolution No. 1745 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 1746, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE DISTRICT'S 1967-68
RUNNING EXPENSE TAX RATE AT 30ç AND SETTING FORTH THE AMOUNTS FOR
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST FOR THE BOND FUNDS
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
Resolution No. 1746 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
AUTHORIZING SALE OF BONDS FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS NOS. 46 AND 48
Mr. Laster, representing Mr. Ernest Wilson, attorney for Local Improve-
ment Districts Nos. 46 and 48, presented and explained the following Resolutions
for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 1741, A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND
PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 46
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution
No. 1741 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 1742, A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON THE SALE OF IMPROVE-
MENT BONDS. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 46
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution
No. 1742 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 1743, A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND
PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 48
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution
No. 1743 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
P8
Members:
Members:
Members:
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Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
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RESOLUTION NO. 1744, A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON THE SALE OF IMPROVE-
MENT BONDS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 48
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution
No. 1744 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
AGREEMENT WITH CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT, TREATED WATER DIVISION, DISTRICT
SEWERING PROJECT 1379
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained the agreement
is related to serving the Naval Weapons Station. The District is to take over
certain water lines which the Water District is to abandon, in return for
service by the District and waiver of charges.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute the agreement with the Contra
Costa Water District. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
SUPPLEMENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY FOR DISTRICT SEWERING
PROJECT 1419
After explanation and recommendation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-
Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that
the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the supplemental lease
agreement with Southern Pacific Company, District Sewering Project 1419. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
CONSENT TO DEDICATION OF PUBLIC ROADS, SUBDIVISION 3626, VALLEY VIEW
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded
by Member Allan, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the
Consent to Dedication of Public Roads for Subdivision 3626, Valley View. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 1747, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ELIGIBLE LIST FOR SENIOR
PLANT OPERATOR
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the eligible list
was the result of examination authorized by the District Board.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Roemer, that
Resolution No. 1747 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1371 (BARTD TUNNEL)
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Mr. Horstkotte
be authorized to file Notice of Completion for District Sewering Project 1371
(BARTD tunnel). Carried by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
QUIT CLAIM DEEDS TO PHILIP A. THORMAHLEN, ANITA K. PEARSON AND JOHN E. MAGHETTI
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
President and Se~ret~ry te suthcri?ed to execute the Quit Claim Deeds to Philip
A. Thormahlen, Anita K. Pearson and John E. Maghetti. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SACRAMENTO NORTHERN RAILWAY FOR LINE C-l CROSSING, NAVAL
WEAPONS STATION
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, recommended and requested
authorization to execute the License Agreement with Sacramento Northern Railway
for Line C-l crossing to serve the Naval Weapons Station; charge of $25.00 plus
inspection and flagmen costs.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Mr.
Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, be authorized to execute the
License Agreement with Sacramento Northern Railway and $25.00 plus inspection
and flagmen costs be authorized. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
Members: None
Members: None
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that ease-
ments from John E. Maghetti and Estate of Rose Machado Soares be accepted and
their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
INVOICE OF JOHN A. BOHN. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
Invoice from John A. Bohn dated July 31,1967, for condemnation litigation
for easement Parcels 47-45,49-2-1, 49-2-2,49-2-3, 49-2-4 and 49-2-5 in the
amount of $1,000.00, was presented.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
$1,000.00 be paid Mr. John A. Bohn, Counsel for the District, for condemnation
litigation for easement Parcels 47-45,49-2-1,49-2-2,49-2-3,49-2-4 and
49-2-5. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
WORK IN LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 47
President Gibbs stated that the work in Miner Road, Orinda, is slow.
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the staff was
having meetings with the contractor to speed him up.
VIII.
REPORTS
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
STATUS OF WORK AT TREATMENT PLANT
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported on the work in
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progress at the Treatment Plant.
CONDEMNATION ACTION FOR DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECTS 1379 AND 1474
Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to proceed with condemnation of
parcels needed for District Sewering Projects 1379 and 1474, if negotiations
fail.
RESOLUTION NO. 1748, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF EASEMENTS
IN DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECTS 1379 AND 1474
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution
No. 1748 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:20 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to
August 10, 1967.
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President of th€District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
Contra Costa County, State of California
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