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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 09-16-99 150 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a regular session at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, at 2:00 p.m. on September 16, 1999. President Lucey called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Nejedly, Menesini, Hockett, Boneysteele, Lucey ABSENT: Members: None 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 3. AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS a. PRESENT 1999 POLLUTION PREVENTION AWARDS TO BEYOND REPAIR FOREIGN AUTO SERVICE. CONTRA COSTA MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT. GERMAN AUTO CLINIC. HAWS IMPORT AUTO BODY. INC.. KIRK YOUNGMAN. DMD.. LONGS DRUG STORES. AND VALLEY IMPORT CENTER Mr. Charles W. Batts, General Manager, stated that this is the eighth annual District Pollution Prevention presentation. The award winners were selected by a Board Committee of Members Lucey and Menesini, based on nominations from the Green Business Program, District Inspectors, and the public. These are businesses that have shown a true commitment to the principles of pollution prevention and environmental concern. President Lucey thanked those present and stated that it is with great pleasure that the Board presents the 1999 Pollution Prevention Awards to Beyond Repair Foreign Auto Service, Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District, German Auto Clinic, Haws Import Auto Body, Inc., Kirk Youngman, DMD, Longs Drug Stores, and Valley Import Center. It is rewarding to see businesses that have gone out of their way to protect the environment. Mr. Bart Brandenburg, Pollution Prevention Program Superintendent, stated that too often the District must focus on violations. The Pollution Prevention Award Program is a way to recognize some of the businesses in the District's service area for their outstanding efforts. Mr. Brandenburg stated that the Source Control Inspectors are a "ery important part of the Pollution Prevention Program. They do 800 inspections per year and that number is increasing each year. They continually interact with the owners and managers of these businesses in their ongoing efforts to protect the environment. Mr. Brandenburg introduced Mr. Kurt Darner, Senior Source Control Inspector, Ms. BeverlY Baclig, Source Control Inspector II, Ms. Roberta Peterson, Source Control Inspector II, and Mr. Kiley Kinnon, Source Control Inspector I, who were present. Mr. Brandenburg stated that Mr. Ken Null, Collection System Operations Technician, and Mr. Ernesto Rodriguez, Source Control Inspector I, were not able to be present but assisted with inspections. Mr. Brandenburg stated that the first three award winners were entered through the Green Business Program. To be a green business, the business must be in compliance with all environmental regulations. In addition, they must show they have gone beyond compliance and get at least 50 pollution prevention points. Each business here today has received more than 105 points, double the required minimum. President Lucey presented 1999 Pollution Prevention Awards to Mr. Jose Lara, owner of German Auto Clinic in 09 16 99 151 Walnut Creek and to Mr. Mike Shiffer, owner of Valley Import Center in San Ramon. Mr. Brandenburg stated that Mr. Bill Watterson and Mrs. Sue Watterson, owners of Beyond Repair Foreign Auto Service in Pacheco could not be present today. Their plaque will be delivered to them. Mr. Brandenburg stated that Dr. Kirk Youngman has installed equipment at his dentistry practice in Danville to remove most of the mercury from their wastewater. He has also installed computer dental radiology which eliminates the need for chemical development and sewer discharge of those chemicals. President Lucey presented the 1999 Pollution Prevention Award to Dr. Kirk Youngman. Mr. Brandenburg stated that Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District was one of the first in the area to install a closed loop vehicle and equipment wash system. They also employ extensive Integrated Pest Management (lPM) practices including use of mosquito fish in place of pesticides. President Lucey presented the 1999 Pollution Prevention Award to Mr. Craig Downs, Assistant Manager of Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District. Mr. Brandenburg stated that Haws Import Auto Body in Concord recently installed an oil/grease interceptor and connected it to the sewer at a cost of over $25,000 to facilitate car washing at their facility. President Lucey presented the 1999 Pollution Prevention Award to Mr. Terry Haws, owner of Haws Import Auto Body. Mr. Brandenburg stated that Longs Drug Stores installs silver recovery equipment at each of their stores doing photo processing that exceed the standard required. They also have established a rigorous sampling program that ensures compliance with the District's very low limit for discharge to the sewer. President Lucey presented the 1999 Pollution Prevention Award to Mr. Keith Landes, Environmental Manager of Longs Drug Stores. Mr. Brandenburg thanked the Board, the applicants, and the nominees for their participation. Mr. Brandenburg indicated there will now be a reception for the award recipients. President Lucey commended the award winners for their efforts in protecting the environment. b. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING AND PROMOTING POLLUTION PREVENTION Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that as we have just seen demonstrated, pollution prevention can alleviate treatment problems faced by the District and the environment. Mr. Batts recommended that the Board adopt the resolution acknowledging and supporting Pollution Prevention Week, September 20-26, 1999. It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Menesini, that Resolution No. 99-081 be adopted, encouraging and promoting pollution prevention and recognizing National Pollution Prevention Week. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Nejedly, that the Consent Calendar consisting of Items a. through i. be approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly authorized. a. The Grant of Easement from Contra Costa County Club for the Recycled Water Line Project, DP 7181, was accepted; staff was authorized to record said Grant of Easement with the Contra Costa County Recorder; and Resolution No. 99-082 was adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: 09 16 99 152 AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Menesini, Hockett, Lucey None None Grants of Easements from William K. House and Sylvia J. House, Earl C. Brizee and Constance J. Brizee, Jeanne G. Wolf, David R. Moriarty and Janet Moriarty (Moriarty Trust), and Owen M. Sullivan R. and Gloria L. Sullivan were accepted in conjunction with the Lakewood Sewer Renovation Project, DP 4805; staff was authorized to record said Grants of Easements with the Contra Costa County Recorder; and Resolution Nos. 99-083. 99- 084. 99-085. 99-086. and 99-087 were adopted to that effect. b. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Menesini, Hockett, Lucey NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None Two Easement Quitclaim Deeds to Breed Properties of Orinda were approved in conjunction with the South Orinda Sewer Renovation Project, DP 4928; the President of the District Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to execute and record said Quitclaim Deeds; and Resolution Nos. 99-088 and 99-089 were adopted to that effect. c. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: d. Boneysteele, Nejedly, Menesini, Hockett, Lucey None None Authorization was given for P.A. 99-15 (San Ramon) and P.A. 99-16 (Alamo) to be included in a future formal annexation to the District. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Menesini, Hockett, Lucey None None Resolution No. 99-090 was adopted, certifying a review of information, adopting California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings, and ordering completion of District Annexation 149, the Zuckerman Annexation, Orinda area. e. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: 09 16 C'" f"':-. ......!Th \\".11' v ~JJ Boneysteele, Nejedly, Menesini, Hockett, Lucey None None 153 October 7, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. was established as the date and time for a public hearing to receive comments on proposed Reimbursement Fees for properties which could directly connect to sewers installed by private individuals identified as Projects 5260, 5288, 5316, and 5351. f. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Menesini, Hockett, Lucey None None The attendance of Mr. Bart Brandenburg, Pollution Prevention Program Superintendent, was authorized at the Water Environment Federation Conference on October 9 through 13, 1999, in New Orleans, Louisiana at a cost of $1,600. g. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: h. Boneysteele, Nejedly, Menesini, Hockett, Lucey None None The attendance of Dr. Gail Chesler, Associate Engineer, was authorized at the public meeting on proposed revisions to regulation and guidance for the Total Maximum Daily Load Program in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 29 and 30, 1999, at a cost of $1,200. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: i. Boneysteele, Nejedly, Menesini, Hockett, Lucey None None A one step increase in his basic salary was granted to Mr. Kevin Collins, Engineering Assistant III, effective August 4, 1999 as the registration differential salary merit increase provided for in the Memorandum of Understanding. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Menesini, Hockett, Lucey None None President Lucey requested that in the future, the Board be advised when more than four or five employees attend one conference. Mr. Batts stated that will be done in the annual Operations and Maintenance Budget and again before the particular conference. 5. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER None 09 16 99 154 a. 6. BIDS AND AWARDS AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PACIFIC MECHANICAL CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR THE FURNACE AIR INLET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. DP 7193 Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that on July 15, 1999 a presentation was made to the Board on this project to modify the existing incinerators to allow for better operator control and system reliability, and to aid in controlling cyanide generation during the combustion process. Staff would be happy to answer any questions. It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Menesini, that award of a construction contract in the amount of $524,500 for construction of the Furnace Air Inlet Improvements Project, DP 7193, be authorized to Pacific Mechanical Corporation, the lowest responsible bidder; and that the General Manager be authorized to execute professional service agreements for $55,000 with NPG Engineering for inspection services and for $59,000 with Montgomery Watson to provide technical support services during construction of the Furnace air Inlet Improvements Project, DP 7193. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. a. 09 7. REPORTS GENERAL MANAGER 1 ) Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that the District received a letter from Mrs. Joanne Lande and Mr. Richard Lande late yesterday, September 15, 1999. Copies have been distributed to the Board. If the Board has any comments, staff would be happy to discuss it. Mr. Batts stated that he and Member Nejedly met with the Lande's on August 17 and informed the Board of that visit at the next Board Meeting. A handout was distributed to the Board including preconstruction, construction, and restoration photographs, and an expenditure summary. Mr. Batts proposed that he and Counsel for the District Kent Aim draft a response to this letter. Member Nejedly stated that he has met with the Lande's several times and most recently on August 17 as Mr. Batts indicated. Member Nejedly described the condition of the Lande's property on the several occasions which he visited it over the past months and the steps taken by the District to address the concerns raised by the Lande's. Member Nejedly concurred with the suggestion of the General Manager that he and District Counsel draft a response to the September 15, 1999 letter from Mr. and Mrs. Lande. The Board agreed. 2) Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that at the August 19, 1999 Board Meeting, the Board asked for clarification on the development of the supply and maintenance management activity best described as planned maintenance. Mr. Batts described the early District maintenance programs, the introduction of a computerized maintenance management system in 1995, the EMA Services, Inc. assessment conducted in 1995, and the work of the Supply Management Task Force begun in 1998 all of which have led to the current planned maintenance program. Mr. Batts introduced Mr. Burt Bechtel, of Procurement Services Associates (PSA) Consulting, who contrasted steps involved in the previous fast response model for identifying and completing an equipment repair to the proposed planned maintenance model. The planned maintenance model will increase maintenance productivity, reduce equipment down time, make better use of information including information in people's memories, and result in better supplier pricing and service. Impacts on the maintenance process will include advanced planning, a focus on information, identification of needed parts, development of parts kits, and improved internal coordination. Impacts on the purchasing and warehouse processes will 16 99 155 include identification of strategic suppliers, focus on total cost, reduction in inventory, process integration, and monitoring and measuring the system. Efforts by the District will consist of expansion of the consumable parts bin program, improved inventory tracking, formation of a spare parts team, identification and computerization of spare parts by equipment, implementation of enhanced HTE/Mainsaver interface, and expansion of the use of supplier partnerships. Discussion followed with regard to securing better pricing based on a full year's order of parts rather than individual orders, partnering with other agencies in this process, and possible variability in of pieces of equipment and parts. Mr. Warren Gaines, Materials Services Supervisor, stated that the mission of the Materials Services is to provide optimum service to the District, especially to operations and maintenance. To that end, Materials Services is consistently reviewing its inventory and ensuring coordination with maintenance. The Spare Parts Team will allow better coordination. The goal is to anticipate future critical inventory to help guard against any future down time. Finally, Materials Services will be able to manage the supplier base ensuring the prices and quantities are correct and feedback is provided on a regular basis. Mr. Matthew Mahoney, Maintenance Planner, stated that the planned maintenance system will make employee's jobs easier by using planning to support the Technicians. In the past, Technicians planned the jobs themselves and any information they learned during the course of the job was never saved so all jobs were always new each time they were performed. Now that information will be captured and saved for the next person. In response to a question from President Lucey, Mr. Mahoney stated that the information is captured by reviewing the work orders, interviewing the Technicians, looking at the tools and supplies used on a job, and saving the information into the computerized work order system. Information is captured with regard to the spare parts used, the time it took to perform the work, the crafts involved, the number of people working on the job, and the tools used. This information is then used the next time the job comes up. Mr. Mahoney stated that the District is making better use of the information by saving it and learning from it. From the information learned, work procedures are developed, parts listed, kits prepared, and safety procedures noted. The pay off is that it saves time. This allows Technicians to maximize the "wrench time." Mr. Mahoney stated that by . having him do the research and having Purchasing and Materials Services acquire the parts, gives the Technicians more time to work on the equipment. Mr. Batts stated that this is an evolutionary process built in steps. This is an ambitious project. It is hoped to have the tasks outlined in the position paper completed by the end of the fiscal year. The real goal is to give the District greater equipment availability. President Lucey thanked staff for the presentation. 3) Mr. Batts stated that at the last Board Meeting, the Board requested an update on the Laboratory Improvements Project. Mr. Batts introduced Mr. Don Berger, Associate Engineer, who stated that design for the Laboratory Improvements Project is 95 percent complete. The project will be bid in the November/December 1999 time frame, with award of construction contract expected in January 2000 and completion of construction in January 2001. Mr. Berger showed an artist rendering of the proposed laboratory building. Mr. Berger stated that the estimated project cost included in the Capital Improvement Budget is $5.1 million. A revised cost estimate by the construction cost estimating specialist is in progress but expectations are 09 99 16 156 that the final estimate will be 10 percent to 20 percent higher than the Capital Improvement Budget estimate because of the unique nature of the project, specialized facilities, and construction impacts. The current bidding climate will be factored into the estimate. In the discussion that followed, Mr. Batts stated that if the costs are high, value engineering will be done to try to come in line with the cost estimates. Mr. Berger stated that as part of the project the old laboratory space will be cleaned up to allow other uses. Cabinets, workbenches, and fume hoods will be removed. The space will be painted and carpeting will be installed. The work will be done following completion of the new laboratory building and should be ready for use by late Spring 2001. Possible uses for the old laboratory space include a meeting and training area in the existing main laboratory area, a public education area in the existing microbiology laboratory area, and additional offices and storage to meet existing needs. As part of the project analytical equipment will be replaced if it is no longer supported by the manufacturer, if lower detection limits are required by the District's permit, or if increased efficiency can be gained with newer technology. The following analytical equipment will be replaced: two gas chromatographic mass spectrometers (GC/MS) for trace organics analysis, an atomic absorption (AA) instrument used for trace metals, and a mercury analyzer. Mr. Berger stated that with these new instruments, the new laboratory should be well equipped to meet permit and testing requirements. Discussion followed with regard to exploring other possible uses for the old laboratory space, offering District laboratory services to others, and possible uses for, or trade in of the old laboratory equipment. 4) Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that there was a recent inquiry from the Board into the status of the Safety Program and recent organizational changes and events. Mr. Batts introduced Mr. David Clovis, Safety and Risk Manager, who provided an update on the Safety and Risk Management Division. Mr. Clovis reviewed the organizational structure and the functions and responsibilities of each position. Mr. Clovis announced that Mr. Kirby Narcisse, Operations Safety Specialist, is retiring effective September 17, 1999 with eight years of service with the District. Mr. Clovis indicated that he will be filling that vacancy. In response to a question from Member Menesini concerning workers' safety involving technology and monitoring, Mr. Batts stated that the Departmental Safety Teams are integrated into the District Safety Committee to ensure coordination and employee involvement throughout the District. There is direct feedback from employees through their Departmental Safety Teams and supervisors. Member Menesini stressed the importance of this function. Mr. Clovis stated that the main areas of focus for the division are safety, insurance, risk management, and security. The District has been recognized for a number of years as a leader in safety. In 1997, a safety audit was done to look at the safety practices and procedures at the District. The safety structure which existed at that time was identified as a concern and it was changed to the current centralized safety services reporting to the General Manager. Twenty-three areas of recommendations were made in the safety audit with 75 sub parts. Of those, 11 are still open. President Lucey requested that the Board be provided with a written list of the 11 open items with the estimated completion dates. Mr. Clovis stated that the Board is aware that on April 14, 1999, an accident involving a major injury occurred when Mr. Rich Soychak, Maintenance Technician III, Mechanical, was performing a maintenance project on the Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) tank. Mr. Soychak was 09 16 99 157 hospitalized. Within the next month or so, Mr. Soychak is expected back to work. This was a serious accident and the District was very concerned about that. Cal-OSHA was notified immediately. They conducted an investigation. A week ago, Cal-OSHA issued a draft citation containing four general violations and two serious violations. President Lucey requested that the Board be provided with copies of the violations. Mr. Clovis stated that the final citation is expected in the near future and it will be provided to the Board when it is received. Member Menesini asked if changes have been made as a result of the accident. Mr. Clovis stated that more training on harness use and fall protection has been provided. Mr. Clovis stated that work has been proceeding with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, the District Safety Committee, the Plant Operations (POD) Department and CSO Department Safety Teams, safety directives, lockoutltagout procedures, confined space, ergonomics, and a new ultraviolet (UV) directive is in progress. BREAK At 4:05 p.m., President Lucey declared a recess, reconvening at the hour of 4:22 p.m., with all parties present as previously designated. 5) Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that recently while working on the St. Mary's Sewer Service billing, one of the District's Accounting staff noticed that this year's December billing was twice as much as last year. The District followed up with St. Mary's to try to determine if the water consumption had doubled over the previous year. St. Mary's is working with East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) on that. District staff continued to analyze the data and found that the format of the water consumption data sent from EBMUD has changed. Instead of providing December-February data, as specified in the St. Mary's contract, in most cases November-January data was provided. This effected the amount of the Sewer Service Charge billed. District staff has gone back to January 1991 and corrected the invoices based on the revised consumption data. St. Mary's will receive a $56,000 credit on the current invoice. 6) Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that the District Health and Safety Picnic will be held on September 25, 1999. The Board is invited to attend. 7) Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that he and Mr. James Kelly, Director of Plant Operations, will be attending a Benchmarking meeting in Seattle, Washington, on September 24, 1999 to hear the preliminary output of this Multi Agency Benchmarking Group which includes Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, East Bay Municipal Utility District, Sacramento Regional, Orange County, City of Los Angeles, King County and the City of Portland. This effort focused on evaluation of methods and costs for treatment operations, maintenance, laboratory, and administrative services. The Board authorized attendance for staff in September 1998. 8) Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that as discussed at the last California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) meeting and confirmed by letter, CASA is proposing to increase their efforts to join others in litigation over the proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirement for all pollutants listed by the State and Environmental Protection Agency on the 303(d) List. The requested pledge amount from the District is $25,000 to $50,000. Mr. Batts indicated that unless the Board objects, the District will commit $10,000 at this time with the possibility of future commitments if needed. 09 16 99 158 b. c. d. 09 9) Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that on Saturday, September 25, 1999, there will be a mobile household hazardous waste collection event in Lafayette provided under the contract with Phillips Services. Last year there were 240 cars at this event. So far 68 people have signed up this year. 10) Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that in conjunction with Pollution Prevention Week this week, the District is beginning its mercury awareness effort. Mr. Batts showed the digital thermometer display that will be used in the District's Mercury Awareness Program. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT 1 ) Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, reported that on May 20, 1999, the Board held a closed session to consider the Vernon D. Paulson, et ai, v. Board of Retirement of the Contra Costa County Employees Retirement Association, et ai, Contra Costa County Superior Court Case No. C96- 02939. At that time the Board voted 5-0 for approval of the proposed settlement which has now been lodged with the Court. All parties have signed the settlement. The litigation matters have been fully settled. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT None BOARD MEMBERS 1 ) Member Boneysteele, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, introduced Ms. Deborah Ratcliff, Controller, who reported the results of the 1998-1999 Internal Audit of Accounts Receivable, the Internal Audit of Capital Project Files, and the Internal Audit of the Payroll System. In conjunction with the internal audit of the Payroll System it is recommended that amended Expenditure Lists be approved. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by President Lucey, that amended Expenditure List dated March 19, 1998 including Manual Payroll Check Nos. 48031-48034 and Regular Payroll Check Nos. 48035- 48297, amended Expenditure List dated April 16, 1998 including Manual Payroll Check Nos. 48298-48307 and Regular Payroll Check Nos. 48308- 48411, amended Expenditure List dated May 7, 1998 including Manual Payroll Check Nos. 48412-48421 and Regular Payroll Check Nos. 49007- 49106, amended Expenditure List dated June 9, 1998 including Manual Payroll Check Nos. 48422-48424, Replacement Payroll Check No. 48423, and Regular Payroll Check Nos. 49107-49198, amended Expenditure List dated July 16, 1998 including Manual Payroll Check Nos. 48425-48428 and Regular Payroll Check Nos. 49199-49319, amended Expenditure List dated August 6, 1998 including Manual Payroll Check Nos. 48429-48435 and Regular Payroll Check Nos. 49320-49440, amended Expenditure List dated September 3, 1998 including Manual Payroll Check Nos. 48436-48461 and Regular Payroll Check Nos. 49441-49531, amended Expenditure List dated October 15, 1999 including Manual Payroll Check Nos. 48462-48476, Replacement Payroll Check Nos. 48477-48478, and Regular Payroll Check Nos. 49532-49609, amended Expenditure List dated November 19, 1998 including Manual Payroll Check Nos. 48479-48489, and Regular Payroll Check Nos. 49610-49684, and amended Expenditure List dated December 17, 1998 including Manual Payroll Check Nos. 48490-48497 and Regular Payroll Check Nos. 49685-49760, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. Ms. Ratcliff presented the staff recommendation that Cash Deposit System and the Sewer Service Charge System be audited in the coming year. The Board concurred. 16 99 159 2) Member Nejedly reported on the September 13, 1999 Personnel Committee meeting at which topics of discussion included reclassification of certain positions in the Administrative Support Section, an update on the Pumping Station Operator '" positions, an update on Collection System Operations (CSO) work load, amendment of the List of Designated Positions in the Conflict of Interest Code, and other personnel issues. 3) Member Menesini announced that the Environmental Alliance discussion series on September 20, 1999 will feature a discussion on Economic Drivers of Pollutant Trading for Water Quality Improvement. Anyone interested is invited to attend. 8. TREATMENT PLANT a. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH AMBITECH ENGINEERS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE STEAM SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. DP 6144 It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Nejedly, that the General Manager be authorized to execute a professional engineering services agreement with Ambitech Engineers at a cost of $100,000 for the design of the Steam System Improvements Project, DP 6144. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. MINUTES OF AUGUST 19. 1999 It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the minutes of August 19, 1999 be approved as presented. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 10. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES a. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED SEPTEMBER 16. 1999 Member Boneysteele, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that he and President Lucey reviewed the expenditures and found no questionable items. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by President Lucey, that the Expenditure List dated September 16, 1999, including Self Insurance Check Nos. 101563- 101566, Running Expense Check Nos. 120147-120405, Sewer Construction Check Nos. 21481-21524, Manual Payroll Check Nos. 48563-48585, and Regular Payroll Check Nos. 50360-50439, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 11. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION None 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None 13. CLOSED SESSION a. ANTICIPATED LITIGATION No closed session was held. 09 16 99 160 14. REPORT OF DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION None 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Lucey adjourned the meeting at the hour of 4:52 p.m. resident of the Board of Direct rs, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: PRO IEM Se retary of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California 09 16 (r, l"."'" UTh ¡!> ¡j~