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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD OCTOBER 5, 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
October 5, 1967, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
In the absence of President Gibbs, the meeting was called to order by
Member Roemer.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
ABSENT:
Members:
Gibbs and Mitchell
On the motion of Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, Member
Roemer was unanimously elected President Pro Tem.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of September 21, 1967, were approved as
presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
expenditures, as audited by the Auditing Committee and as submitted
by the Administrative Engineer in the absence of the General Manager-
Chief Engineer, be approved, reference being specifically made to Sewer
Construction Vouchers Numbers 336 to 350, inclusive, Running Expense
Vouchers Numbers 7005 to 7131, inclusive, and Payroll Vouchers Numbers
1233 to 1327, inclusive. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs and Mitchell
IV.
HEARINGS
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 49, SCHEDULE 1, WORK
President Pro Tem Roemer opened the Hearing on Local Improvement
District No. 49, Schedule 1, work, and asked for written and oral
protests.
Written protest from R. H. Nelson was presented.
Mr. Dalton, representing Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief-
Engineer, stated that the protest was valid and the contractor will be
required to restore Mr. Nelson's property.
There being no further protests, it was moved by Member Rustigian,
seconded by Member Allan, that the Hearing relative to the work in Local
Improvement District No. 49, Schedule 1, be closed. Carried by the
following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Hembers:
Members:
Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs and Mitchell
RESOLUTION NO. 1768. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECT-
ING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND COMPLETION, LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 49, SCHEDULE 1
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that
Resolution No. 1768 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
None.
Members:
Members:
Members:
Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs and Mitchell
V.
BIDS
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
MARTINEZ ANNEXATION
Mr. Dalton, representing Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
stated that the Local Agency Formation Commission had approved the petition
for annexation and it was now in order for the District to hold a Hearing;
the earliest date being October 26,1967.
RESOLUTION NO. 1769, A RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS,
DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 20
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
Resolution No. 1769 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs and Mitchell
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, JOHN GRASSO, $30.00
Letter from Mr. Grasso, claiming damages as a result of overflow, was
presented.
Mr. Dalton, representing Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
stated that it was the staff recommendation to pay the claim.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Mr.
John Grasso be paid $30.00 for damage caused by sewer backup, after receipt
of signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
10
Members: Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
Members: None
Gibbs and Mitchell
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EXPENSES FOR ATTENDANCE AT CALIFORNIA WATER POLLUT~ON CONTROL ASSOCIATION
NORTHERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE AT ROSEVILLE OCTOBER 6 and 7, $170.00
Mr. Dalton, representing Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
stated that four employees were to attend the conference.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $170.00
be authorized for four employees, Robert D. Mott, David Niles, Carlton Webb
and Robert Hinkson, to attend the California Water Pollution Control Associa-
tion Northern Regional conference at Roseville October 6 and 7, 1967. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs and Mitchell
TRANSFER $200,000 FROM RUNNING EXPENSE SURPLUS TO SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
Mr. Dalton, representing Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
stated there was $265,000.00 in the Running Expense Fund and recommended
transferring $200,000.00 to the Sewer Construction Fund.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
$200,000.00 be transferred from the Running Expense Surplus to the Sewer
Construction Fund. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs and Mitchell
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that ease-
ments from Robert M. Baumgardner, Edwin E. Nicolai, William B. Sheppard,
Gunter Schlicht, Contra Costa County Water District, and Charles W. Brock,
Jr. and J. B. Mackinley be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs and Mitchell
CORRESPONDENCE FROM JOHN A. BORN, COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT, RE CHLOR-ALKALI
ACTION RELATED TO ANTI-TRUST LITIGATION
Mr. Bohn stated that the litigation involved overcharging and the
District was in a position to recover.
Mr. Bohn explained that he had been consulting with the law firm of
Broad, Busterud & Khourie relative to the matter and fees would be charged
the District for participating, along with fees for his work. Fees are
contingent on the recovery and the District would pay a prorata share of
court costs.
Mr. Bohn recommended the District participate.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute an agreement for participating
in the Chlor-Alkali litigation. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs and Mitchell
QUIT CLAIM DEED TO WILLIAM B. SHEPPARD
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Quit Claim Deed to
William B. Sheppard. Carried by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs and Mitchell
V & M INVESTMENTS CORRESPONDENCE RE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE ACCOUNT NO. 64-PH
Correspondence was read and referred to the District staff.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, E. E. PETERSEN, $157.00
Mr. Dalton, representing Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
presented a claim from Mr. E. E. Petersen as a result of sewer backup and
overflow. He stated it was the staff recommendation to pay the claim.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $157.00
be paid to Mr. E. E. Petersen for damage resulting from sewer backup and
overflow, after receipt of signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs and Mitchell
P. FRUMENTI REBATE FUNDS
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that, due to Mr. P. Frumenti's
financial condition, he is recommending that the fees due the District in
the amount of $7,485.18 be placed in Accounts Receivable and that all present
and future rebates due to Mr. Frumenti from various projects be credited to
this account until the obligation is satisfied.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
$7,485.18 due from Mr. P. Frumenti be placed in Accounts Receivable and all
present and future rebates due him be credited to this account until the
obligation has been satisfied. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs and Mitchell
VIII.
REPORTS
COMMITTEES
None.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
WORK IN PROGRESS
Mr. Dalton, representing Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
presented the Board Members with a report on all work in progress.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:55 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Pro Tem
Roemer to October 26, 1967.
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COUNTERSIGNED:
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Secretary of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
Preside Pro Tem of the District Board of
the Cen al Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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