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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 01-05-67 (.~..3 '-' . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JANUARY 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 January 5,1967, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Membe rs : Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs ABSENT: Members: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES II. The Minutes of the meeting of December 15, 1966, were approved as presented. President Gibbs appointed Member Mitchell to the Auditing Committee along with Member Roemer. 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 District Manager-Engineer, be approved, reference being specifically made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 109 to 125, inclusive, Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 5795 to 5930, inclusive, and Payroll Vouchers Numbers 452 to 535, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS NOS. 44 AND 45 BONDS Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement Districts Nos. 44 and 45, presented bids, opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M. this day, for bonds representing the unpaid assessments in Local Improvement Districts Nos. 44 and 45, which were as follows: Local Improvement District No. 44-$540,000.00 l. 2. 3. 4. 5. Stone and Youngberg Miller & Schroeder, Inc. J. Barth & Co. Robert E. Schweser Co. J. B. Hanauer & Co. (N.J.) Net Interest Cost Net Interest Rate $268,900.9450 272,009.1833 273,815.9700 293,063.4900 303,631. 0440 5.1366% 5.1960% 5.2305% 5.5981% 5.8000% Local Improvement District No. 45 - $296,000.00 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Stone and Youngberg Miller & Schroeder, Inc. J. Barth & Co. J. B. Hanauer & Co. (N.J.) Robert E. Schweser Co. Grande & Co., Inc. Net Interest Rate Net Interest Cost $146,842.3928 149,137.5482 149,365.5320 159,843.2192 163,285.5427 169,317.1045 5.1445% 5.2249% 5.2329% 5.6000% 5. 7206% 5.9319% 01 05 67 0." ,..:.-t Mr. Gerald Laster, representing Mr. Wilson, attorney for Local Improve- ment Districts Nos. 44 and 45, discussed with the Members of the District Board the bids received. He stated this was considered a good bid in the present market and also stated the market for such bonds had improved considerably in the past few months. Mr. Laster presented the following Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 1643, A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1637 "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS", LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 44 It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution No. 1643 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 1644. A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS. LOCAL IMPROVE- MENT DISTRICT NO. 44 It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolu- tion No. 1644 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 1645. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1639 "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS", LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 45 It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 1645 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 1646, A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 45 It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 1646 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None VI. OLD BUSINESS VII. NEW BUSINESS SETTLEMENT OF EASEMENT PARCEL 47-30, WRIGHT Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the Wright's had sewer service to their property. The easement across their property was to serve Local Improvement District No. 47 and it can be settled for $100.00. He stated it was a staff recommendation to settle. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Allan, that easement Parcel 47-30, Wright, be accepted and settled for $100.00 and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 01 Members: Members: Members: 05 67 Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None '), - :--.'~ ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that easements from David B. Henderson, Ira o. Well, Department of Veterans Affairs and Bernice T. Smith, Michael Miller, Guy T. McCartney, Jr., James K. Pennell, Wendal A. Morgan, Lillian S. Davis, Robert Willard Jackson, John H. Baumgartner, Charlotte Carpenter, Harry A. Olson, Jr., Richard D. Blake, Jr., Henry Wexner and James Vestel McCoy 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 EXECUTION OF JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT WITH CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported this agreement pro- vided for the relocation of District facilities at Geary Road and also Seven Hills Ranch Road to accommodate the Corps of Engineers' Walnut Creek Channel improvement. The cost is to be borne by the Corps of Engineers and the Flood Control District with credits for any betterments, depreciation and salvage values. Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the agreement with the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for relocation of facilities at Geary Road and also at Seven Hills Ranch Road. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None BROWN AND CALDWELL ENGINEERING AGREEMENT FOR INCINERATOR SYSTEM AT TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that he had discussed with Brown and Caldwell the making of a study for an incinerator for the disposal of grease, which is a problem at the Treatment Plant, and which would also provide for the future disposal of sludge. The study would add $5,000.00 to the limiting fee of the present contract for engineering plans being prepared for Treatment Plant enlargement; in addition, there would be a fee according to ASCE curve for final design and construction plans. Mr. Horstkotte stated that, after the complete study and solution, the District could abandon the idea or go ahead. The preliminary estimate of cost for the incinerator system is approximately $100,000.00. After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the agreement with Brown and Caldwell to increase the fee under the present agreement by $5,000 for engineering of the next stage of Treatment Plant enlargement for a thorough and complete study for an incinerator system at the Treatment Plant for the disposal of grease. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 1647, A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION OF DISTRICT ANNEXATION 16. P.S.A.s 26 AND 56. FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 49 Member Mitchell asked if the annexation included any properties that were opposed. Mr. Horstkotte stated that it did but more than 60% had signed to obtain sewer service. 01 05 67 ", t" ~.. 0 It was explained that if, after approval of the annexation by the Local Agency Formation Commission and at the hearing to be held by the District 10% or more have filed written protests, it would be necessary to hold an election. After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 1647 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 1648, A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION OF DISTRICT ANNEXATION 17. MISCELLANEOUS PARCELS WITH 100% PETITIONS It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. l648 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None PROPOSED PROPERTY PURCHASE. TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Horstkotte stated that the report being prepared by Brown and Caldwell, updating the 1956 report, will show the need for additional pro- perty at the Treatment Plant site. The additional acreage needed is about 60 acres. After discussion, Mr. Horstkotte was authorized to investigate and report at the January 19,1967, meeting. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR GARBAGE COLLECTORS' ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS President Gibbs asked Mr. Horstkotte if the garbage collectors were now on a uniform accounting system. Mr. Horstkotte stated they were. VIII. REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER STATUS OF JOBS Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that Local Improve- ment District No. 46, Golf Course Road, Pleasant Hill, was completed and Job 1371 tunnel was now over 50% complete. TOUR OF TUNNEL WORK Mr. Horstkotte arranged to take Board Members on a tour of the tunnel work Sunday, January 8, 1967, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. CALIFORNIA SANITARY & SANITATION DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION COSTS Mr. Horstkotte discussed with the Board Members a bill submitted by the District to the California Sanitary and Sanitation Districts Association for salaries of District employees for work done for the Association and cost of printing. Mr. Horstkotte agreed to the salary charges which were not related to printing but felt the charge for printing was excessive. Continued to the January 19,1967, meeting for a further report on details of the printing charges. AUTHORIZATION FOR RAW SLUDGE FLOW METER AT THE TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to install a raw slud8e flow meter at the Treatment Plant at a cost of $3,300.00. 01 05 67 ~)7 After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan. seconded by Member Roemer, that $3,300.00 from Sewer Construction funds be authorized to install a raw sludge flow meter at the Treatment Plant. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell. Rustigian. Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT CONNECTION CHARGES DUE FROM CLIFFORD'S COFFEE SHOP Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, requested authorization to file suit for collection of connection charges due from Clifford's Coffee Shop which had previously been referred to him for collection. After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan. that Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, be authorized to file suit for the collection of connection charges due from Clifford's Coffee Shop. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None H. E. JOHNSON CO. LITIGATION Mr. Bohn brought the Board Members up to date on the Local Improvement District No. 44 H. E. Johnson Co. litigation. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 10:00 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to January 19,1967. ~~ President of the istrict Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: /_.. / .-/"..ø-:..-.---;-> -;.;..:; See of the District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 01 05 67