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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 10-07-99 161 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON OCTOBER 7, 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 October 7, 1999. President Lucey called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Nejedly, Hockett, Boneysteele, Lucey ABSENT: Members: Menesini Member Menesini entered the meeting at the hour of 2:05 p.m. a. INTRODUCE NEW EMPLOYEES . Wesley O. Adams, Senior Engineering Assistant Mr. Tad Pilecki, Senior Engineer, introduced Mr. Wesley O. Adams, Senior Engineering Assistant. President Lucey and the Board of Directors welcomed Mr. Adams to the District. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 3. AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS a. RESOLUTION COMMENDING JAY S. McCOY FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Mr. Charles W. Batts, General Manager, requested that the Board approve the resolution recognizing Mr. Jay S. McCoy for his 28 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the District. Mr. Batts thanked Mr. McCoy as well for postponing his retirement to assist the District during this time of transition. Member Menesini entered the meeting at 2:05 p.m. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Hockett, that Resolution No. 99-091 be adopted, commending Mr. Jay S. McCoy for his service to Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. The motion was approved by unanimous acclamation. Board Members and staff indicated that Mr. McCoy would be missed and they joined in wishing him a long and happy retirement. Mr. McCoy stated that he began work at the District 28 years and six days ago. Mr. McCoy stated that the District has changed quite a bit since those years and the changes have been good. Mr. McCoy thanked the Board for the support they have given, stating that he has enjoyed working at the District. 10 07 99 162 b. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS RECOGNIZING SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS PARKE BONEYSTEELE. ROBERT BROWN. SEVERINA CAMORONGAN. AARON CORTEZ. RANDY COVEY. GLEN DESCANS. WILLIAM ECHOLS. CATHRYN FREITAS. KEITH GORE. CAROLYN GREGG. WILLIAM HAMMETT. TERESE HAMMETT. SUSAN HASSELWANDER. ROBERT HINKSON. DAVID HOLLENBACH. DERHYL HOUCK. KAREN HUFF. CLINTON JACKSON. PATRICIA KAST. DORIS KEIFER. CHRISTOPHER KEITH. JAMES KELLY. KEN LAVERTY. PAUL LOUIS. WAYNE MINER. YOLANDA MORENO. ROBERT MOWERS. TRI NGUYEN. JANE PARKER. GARY RIDDLE. TIMOTHY ROONEY. LARRY SHEPARDSON. MICHAEL THORNTON. HARRY VAILE. KENT VON ASPERN. GARTH WILLIAMS. AND JACQUELINE ZAYAC Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that each year the District recognizes employees for their service to the District. This year, in addition to recognizing employees with ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five, thirty, and thirty-five years of service, the District will recognize the 30 years of distinguished public service of Board Member Parke Boneysteele. The 1999 Service Awards will be presented at a luncheon to be held on November 17, 1999 at 11 :30 a.m. at Vic Stewart's Steak House in Walnut Creek. Member Menesini stated that it is with respect and honor that the Board recognizes these individuals. It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Hockett, that Resolution Nos. 99-092 through 99-110 be adopted, commending and thanking service award recipients Parke Boneysteele, Robert Brown, Severina Camorongan, Aaron Cortez, Randy Covey, Glen Descans, William Echols, Cathryn Freitas, Keith Gore, Carolyn Gregg, William Hammett, Terese Hammett, Susan Hasselwander, Robert Hinkson, David Hollenbach, Derhyl Houck, Karen Huff, Clinton Jackson, Patricia Kast, Doris Keifer, Christopher Keith, James Kelly, Ken Laverty, Paul Louis, Wayne Miner, Yolanda Moreno, Robert Mowers, Tri Nguyen, Jane Parker, Gary Riddle, Timothy Rooney, Larry Shepardson, Michael Thornton, Harry Vaile, Kent Von Aspern, Garth Williams, and Jacqueline Zayac for their years of service. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. a. 4. HEARINGS CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO AMEND DISTRICT CODE SECTION 6.20.300 SCHEDULE OF REIMBURSEMENT FEES. TO ESTABLISH REIMBURSEMENT FEES APPLICABLE TO PROPERTY WHICH COULD CONNECT TO PROJECT 5260. 5288. 5316. AND 5351 FACILITIES Mr. Batts, General Manager, introduced Mr. Jarred Miyamoto-Mills, Principal Engineer, who stated that the Board is being asked to consider establishing reimbursement fees for four separate private projects as set forth in the position paper. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills stated that the District Reimbursement Fee Program allows for the installer to apply for a reimbursement account to be established for funds to be collected from other parcels at the time they connect to the sewer system using the installer's line. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills reviewed the calculation of the proposed reimbursement fees as summarized in Exhibits B-1 to 8-4 of Attachment 1 to the position paper. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills stated that requiring a Board ordinance is a relatively new process for these fees. The fee system has been in place for many years but was done administratively by staff. About a year ago, this matter was brought to the Board and the Board was asked to establish the fees and authorize collection of the fees over the permit counter. In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Miyamoto-Mills stated that the right to the reimbursement fees goes with the installer who actually paid for the initial line. That person must update their address with the District and they will be reimbursed for any connections which occur within 20 years. To ensure that construction costs have not been manipulated, the District requires substantiation of the costs. The costs are then checked against the industry standard. The District costs for administering this program are covered by a charge paid at the time future connections are made and prior to the monies being passed on to the installer. The process takes into account both inflation and depreciation in establishing the current value of the asset. The value of the sewer is 10 07 99 163 depreciated over 75 years and construction costs are escalated by the Engineering News Record Index for the San Francisco area as an inflation factor. At 2:23 p.m., President Lucey opened the public hearing to receive comments on a proposed ordinance to amend District Code Section 6.20.300 Schedule of Reimbursement Fees to establish reimbursement fees applicable to property which could connect to Project 5260, 5288, 5316, and 5351 facilities. Mr. Primo E. Facchini stated that he has resided at 123 South Avenue, Alamo, for 43 and one-half years. Mr. Facchini stated that at the neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposed project, the estimated cost given was $30,000. Mr. Facchini stated that he does not know why but that cost has now come down to $22,000. Mr. Facchini stated that the sewer was installed in a private road. If the surface work fails, the property owners, and not the Sanitary District or the installer, must take care of it. Now the property owners have received a letter saying that an amount of $7,500 will be recorded against their properties. Mr. Facchini stated that the property owners understand that they must pay if they connect to the sewer. Mr. Facchini objected to adoption of an ordinance setting a price now that will be adjusted in the future. Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, stated that he recommended this procedure and adoption of an ordinance based on case law that dictated that this is the safest way to proceed and ensure that everyone is treated fairly and given notice when the amount is fixed and not 15 or 20 years later. Mr. Aim stated further that an ordinance is required to set a public agency fee. Mr. Facchini thanked Mr. Aim for his explanation. Mr. Walter Costa, 1264 Redwood Lane, Lafayette, stated that he is the property owner who installed the sewer extension and he concurs with the amount established. Mr. Costa questioned the deduction of administrative fees at the time other properties connect. Mr. Costa stated that the administrative fees should be deducted from the person connecting, not from the reimbursement amount. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills stated that the installer is not charged up front for setting up the reimbursement fee account. That is done as part of the procedure when other property owners come in and connect. The installer does not have to pay up front for the cost of setting up and administering the account. The costs for administering the program are recouped from the reimbursement fee when it is collected. This program is for the convenience of people who must install the sewer. Mr. Costa stated that the administrative fee would not be a problem. In response to a question from Member Nejedly, Mr. Miyamoto-Mills stated that the District owns a sewer installed in a private street. The District obtains an easement for the sewer and requires the installer to guarantee the installation for a period of one year. The District re-inspects the line prior to releasing the final ten percent of the installer's bond. After the warranty period, the District assumes responsibility for the line. There being no further comments, President Lucey closed the public hearing at the hour of 2:43 p.m. It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Nejedly, that Ordinance No. 2..l1 be adopted, amending District Code Section 6.20.300 Schedule of Reimbursement Fees, to establish reimbursement fees applicable to property which could directly connect to Project 5260, 5288, 5316, and 5351 facilities. There being no objection, the motion was approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Hockett, Nejedly, Menesini, Boneysteele, Lucey None None 10 07 99 164 5. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER Mr. Batts, General Manager, requested that Item 9.b., Human Resources, be taken out of order to accommodate interested persons in the audience. President Lucey proceeded to Item 9.b. 9. HUMAN RESOURCES b. AUTHORIZE THE ADDITION OF THREE FIELD POSITIONS TO THE COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT: ONE MAINTENANCE CREW LEADER (G-65. $3.959 TO $4.7981. ONE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (G-62. $3.693 TO $4.4681. AND ONE MAINTENANCE CREW MEMBER 1/11 (I. G-53. $2.981 TO $3.605. AND II. G-59. $3.437 TO $4.158) Mr. Paul Kelly, representing Public Employees Local 1, applauded the Board for considering authorization of three additional positions to the Collection System Operations (CSO) Department. Mr. Kelly stated that he is a Maintenance Crew Leader in the CSO Department. When he is gone, a Construction Equipment Operator becomes the "go-to guy." However, Construction Equipment Operators are prevented by the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) from applying for an in-house promotion to Maintenance Crew Leader. Mr. Kelly stated that it is not right that the next person in line is not given a chance for promotion. Mr. Kelly stated that a second issue relates to the Construction Equipment Operator job opening that will be filled through the "open and promotional" process. Mr. Kelly stated that there are some very qualified people at CSO who would make fine Construction Equipment Operators. They would need on-the-job training to be more proficient. The District would benefit by not having to train these employees on all of the general training given to each new employee hired by the District since they would already have that. If two people are promoted from within they would be ready to go on the backlog and three entry level employees could be hired. Mr. Kelly asked that the Board give some consideration to these issues and make an addendum to the MOU. Discussion followed with regard to job families and promotional opportunities within job families. Ms. Cathryn Freitas, Human Resources Manager, provided historical background relating to these issues. Ms. Freitas stated that in 1991, the Union proposed including the Maintenance Crew Leader position as part of the Personnel Advancement Procedure for Maintenance Crew Members. The District agreed to that and in return received the ability to revise the entire recruitment procedure as part of the total negotiation package. Construction Equipment Operator positions were not part of the Maintenance Crew Member/Leader job family and in fact the Union proposed a trainee program for Construction Equipment Operators. The Maintenance Crew Leader position requires two years experience as a Maintenance Crew Member. The requirements for the Construction Equipment Operator position are very different. Ms. Freitas suggested that perhaps the time to consider changes to the MOU would be in four months when negotiations begin. Member Nejedly stated that there is another side to the coin. There may be a case where there are two or three Construction Equipment Operators who want the Maintenance Crew Leader position but there may also be Maintenance Crew Member II's who want that job and might not get it if a Construction Equipment Operator are allowed to apply. Mr. Kelly indicated that he understood that and has discussed that with the people who intend to put in for the jobs. Another side is that you may stop people from putting in for Construction Equipment Operator because it is seen as a dead end job. Mr. Kelly stated further that he understands that negotiations begin in four months but this position paper is before the Board for consideration now. Mr. Kelly requested that the Board consider not taking promotional opportunities away from qualified people. Mr. Kelly thanked the Board for their time and consideration and left the meeting. Discussion followed in which Board Members Lucey, Menesini, and Nejedly agreed that the time to consider changes to the MOU is during negotiations and not by Board action. 10 07 99 165 In response to a question from Member Boneysteele, Mr. Batts concurred that he does not want to be in negotiations any longer or more frequently than necessary and that promotional opportunities have been infrequent in recent years. Mr. Batts stated that Mr. Kelly did an excellent job in presenting the Union's position. In this instance there will be an in-house promotional opportunity from Maintenance Crew Member II to Maintenance Crew leader. The Construction Equipment Operators, who are paid at a higher rate, will not be eligible for that. While Mr. Kelly represents a group that favors this, there is possibly another group that might not favor it. In the past the Board has recommended to the General Manager that the District follow the MOU to the letter. For that reason, Mr. Batts stated that he has told Mr. Kelly that the in-house promotional (personnel advancement) procedure would be followed for the Maintenance Crew Leader position and the open and promotional procedure will be followed for the other positions. Member Boneysteele stated that promotions have been scarce in the past but it is likely promotional opportunities will be more abundant in the future. Member Boneysteele suggested that the Board consider acceding to the Union's request with the express understanding that it would not be a precedent that the MOU is always up for negotiation and with the understanding that it is not throwing the MOU open for renegotiation every time an issue comes up. President Lucey stated that he is very much against Member Boneysteele's suggestion. There would likely be Management SupportlConfidential Group (MS/CG) and Senior Management issues they would like to bring before the Board as well. It is necessary that there be some finality; and even if it is clearly stated that it would not be precedent, it would be. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Nejedly, that the addition of three field positions to the Collection System Operations Department be authorized as follows: one Maintenance Crew Leader (G-65, $3,959 to $4,798), one Construction Equipment Operator (G-62, $3,693 to $4,468), and one Maintenance Crew Member 1/11 (I, G-53, $2,981 to $3,605, and II, G-59, $3,437 to $4,158), The motion was approved with Member Boneysteele abstaining. Member Menesini stated that he voted yes but he shares Member Boneysteele's concern that some may be denied promotional opportunities because of some quirk in the MOU. Member Menesini asked if Mr. John A. Larson, Director of Collection System Operations, if there will indeed be promotional opportunities in the future. Mr. Larson stated that he anticipates there will be a number of retirements within the next five years. Member Boneysteele stated that he abstained because he is concerned about the fact that the Board is impacting directly on people's lives, and he does not agree about not making an exception for a situation presumably no one anticipated would ever occur. Member Boneysteele stated that in such cases he does not think the Board should be bound by the possibility of setting a precedent. Member Boneysteele also stated that it is very troublesome not to support management in this case. Member Menesini stated that it would be very uncomfortable if the door were always open to renegotiation, but if the Union and management agree in the future to renegotiate a particular issue, the Board may wish to consider it. Mr. Batts stated that he believes that the Board understands that this is a difficult issue, but it was negotiated with the Union and if it were renegotiated at this point, Maintenance Crew Members would be disenfranchised. President Lucey reverted to the order of the agenda. 6. BIDS AND AWARDS a. AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO EXCEL ROOFING SERVICE FOR THE MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE BUILDING/MA TERIALS SERVICE BUILDING ROOF REHABILITATION PROJECT (DP 6143) 10 07 99 166 Following discussion of the replacement cost of the roof, it was moved by Member Nejedly and seconded by Member Menesini, that award of a construction contract in the amount of $38,935 for the construction of the Mechanical Maintenance Building/Materials Service Building Roof Rehabilitation Project (DP 6143), be authorized to Excel Roofing Service, the lowest responsible bidder. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. b. AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO VISTA UNIVERSAL. INCORPORATED. FOR THE TREATMENT PLANT DOWN LIGHT RETROFIT PROJECT (DP 6147) AND AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO ALLOCATE $17.000 FROM THE TREATMENT PLANT PROGRAM CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Menesini, that award of a construction contract in the amount of $26,143.25 for the construction of the Treatment Plant Down Light Retrofit Project, DP 6147, be authorized to Vista Universal, Incorporated, the lowest responsible bidder; and that the General Manager be authorized to allocate $17,000 from the Treatment Plant Program Contingency Account for the construction. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 7. REPORTS a. GENERAL MANAGER 1 ) Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that in 1991, the District identified a long term $12 million program to upgrade the pumping stations in the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) watershed. After the pump failure at the Orinda Crossroads Pumping Station in 1997, additional improvements were incorporated into the designs. The current project improves dry weather pumping capacity as well as other mechanical and electrical system upgrades. The engineer's estimate for the work is $4.1 million. The Orinda Crossroads/Moraga Pumping Stations Improvements Project will be advertised in late October. Mr. Batts introduced Mr. Tad Pilecki, Senior Engineer, who showed a map and described the locations of the Orinda Crossroads and Moraga Pumping Stations. Mr. Pilecki stated that these pumping stations are located adjacent to creeks which flow into the San Pablo Reservoir drinking water source. In 1989 the firm of G.S. Dodson and the District prepared a comprehensive Pumping Station Master Plan which evaluated existing conditions, developed criteria including firm pumping capacity, equipment reliability, ease of maintenance and operation, and safety, and recommended improvements. The following improvements were recommended at the Orinda Crossroads and Moraga Pumping Stations: . Improve wet weather reliability . Update electrical/instrumentation . Replace dry weather pumps and piping . Upgrade fuel storage . Add odor control to the Moraga Pumping Station . Upgrade standby generators . Seismic Upgrades 10 07 99 167 Mr. Pilecki stated that during the course of the program, in February 1997, the Orinda Crossroads Pumping Station suffered a significant failure to one of its pumps. A forensic study was done and the following additional improvements which were identified have been added to the program: . Surge protection . Additional controls . Emergency bypass pump system The Near Term Project completed in November 1992 included odor control at Moraga Pumping Station, fuel tank at Orinda Crossroads Pumping Station, and one new dry weather pump at Moraga Pumping Station at a total project cost of $1,087,000. In May 1998 the Wet Weather Diesels Project, which included new diesel engine pumps, replacement of wet weather piping, replacement of a portion of the force mains, and seismic reinforcing, was completed at a total project cost of $4,666,000. Mr. Pilecki introduced Mr. Andrew Antkowiak, Associate Engineer, who stated that the Orinda Crossroads/Moraga Pumping Stations Improvements Project, DP 5327, consists of three major components: 1) Near Term, 2) Wet Weather Diesels, and 3) Long Term. The Near Term Improvements and Wet Weather Diesels work was described by Mr. Pilecki. The design of the Long Term Improvements has been completed and is ready to advertise for bids. Long Term Improvements will include: . Replacement of dry weather pumps and piping . New electrical and instrumentation . Surge protection . Emergency bypass pumping system . Supervisory control and data acquisition system . Additional work area at Moraga Pumping Station Mr. Antkowiak stated that the engineer's estimate for this work is $4.1 million. The duration of the project will be three years because construction will be done in existing pumping stations and no construction will be done during wet weather. Following a brief discussion of the phases of the project and the major project costs, the Board thanked Messrs. Pilecki and Antkowiak for their presentations. 2) Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that the District has received a Notice of Violation from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for not having records of annual testing on the vapor recovery system for the District's on site gasoline facility. The District will receive a $500 civil penalty. 3) Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that the District is advertising for installation of cathodic protection on the Pleasant Hill Recycled Water Line. The engineer's estimate for the project is $200,000. 4) Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that next week a number of District employees will be attending the Water Environment Federation (WEF) Conference. Mr. Batts stated that he will be one of the speakers in the pre- conference workshop on creating a competitive utility and at a Conference 10 07 99 168 b. c. d. a. Management Forum. Director of Plant Operations Jim Kelly will be attending the WateReuse Committee and the Utility Management Committee. Mr. Kelly also served as the District's representative on the Targeted Collaboration Research Project which will be presenting several papers on benchmarking between agencies. Mr. Bhupinder Dhaliwal, Laboratory Superintendent, will be attending a workshop on cyanide analysis and the National Laboratory Accreditation Meeting. Mr. John Larson, Director of Collection System Operations, will be participating in the pre-conference workshop on water/wastewater business information systems. Mr. Larson will also be meeting with the Collection System Committee, the QualServe Advisory Committee, the Management Information Systems Committee, and the Leadership Training Committee. Mr. Jade Sullivan, Assistant Engineer, will participate in a poster session on Flourescent Tracers Study for Chlorine Contact Time for Recycled Water. Mr. Batts stated that during his absence from the District, Mr. Paul Morsen, Director of Administration, will be Acting General Manager. 5) Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that as the Board requested, the draft CalOSHA citation for the April 14, 1999 accident and the list of eleven safety audit items still open were provided. President Lucey stated that in terms of the eleven outstanding safety audit items, nothing is more important than employee safety. President Lucey asked if it would be possible to complete all items by year end and that the General Manager report back to the Board. Mr. Batts stated that he will report back to the Board in December. It is the goal to have all items completed by the end of the year. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT 1 ) Ms. Joyce E. Murphy, Secretary of the District, announced that there will be a Budget and Finance Committee Meeting to review the Year End Audit on October 19, 1999 at 2:30 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS 1 ) Member Menesini reported that he and Ms. Ann E. Farrell, Director of Engineering, attended the San Francisco Bay Area Decision Makers Conference. Topics of discussion included San Francisco airport construction, the ferry system, and Grizzly Island filling. Member Menesini stated that the future will probably get more complicated, not less. 2) Member Menesini announced that the Contra Costa Special Districts Association has approved new voting procedures for Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) representatives. 3) Member Menesini announced that Ms. Elaine Jacobs, Household Hazardous Waste Supervisor, will speak at the next Environmental Alliance discussion series on October 18, 1999. 8. ENGINEERING ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE MARTINEZ TRANSMISSION SEWER CHEMICAL TREATMENT. DP 5328. IN MARTINEZ. AND AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that at the July 1, 1999 Board Meeting, the Board authorized the Chemical Treatment phase of the Martinez Transmission Sewer Project. The total project involves several technologies and contracts. The use of a chemical slurry 10 07 99 169 treatment to preserve a portion of this pipeline is unique for the District. Mr. Batts introduced Mr. Alex Rozul, Associate Engineer, who described the Martinez Transmission Sewer Chemical Treatment Project, DP 5328. Mr. Rozul described the process to crown spray magnesium hydroxide into the pipes to control corrosion. Mr. Rozul stated that this process has been used in other areas but not at the District. It is intended that this will become a regular maintenance activity and thus avoid a $6 million pipe replacement project. The contract work included cleaning, televising, and crown spraying 15,300 feet of 36-inch and 42-inch sewer pipe. The contract cost was $104,000 and the contractor was J.F. Pacific Liners, Inc. The construction period was 45 days. Work was completed September 29, 1999. Mr. Rozul stated that it is anticipated that future projects will be much less expensive than this one because cleaning and televising will not be required. This is a sacrificial coating and will be reapplied every twelve to eighteen months. Member Hockett left the meeting at the hour of 3:55 p.m. Discussion followed in which Mr. John Larson, Director of Collection System Operations (CSO), stated that there are probably four miles of pipeline in the District that would benefit from this type of protection. This is something that CSO crews could train to do in the future. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Member Nejedly and seconded by Member Menesini, that the contract work for the Martinez Transmission Sewer Project Chemical Treatment, DP 5328, be accepted and the filing of the Notice of Completion authorized. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Hockett being absent. BREAK At 3:58 p.m., President Lucey declared a recess, reconvening at the hour of 4: 1 0 p.m. with all parties present. 9. HUMAN RESOURCES a. CREATE AND ADD THREE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN 1/11 POSITIONS (S48. $2664-$3213 - S52. $2926-$3535) AND ADOPT THE JOB CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION: DELETE TWO ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN POSITIONS (548. $2664-$3213) AND ONE SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN POSITION (552. $2926-$3535): RECLASSIFY MS. TWILA MULLENIX AND MS. MARIE YLAGAN. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNICIANS. TO ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN 1111'S: AND AUTHORIZE FILLING THE REMAINING VACANT ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN 1/11 POSITION FROM THE EXISTING ELIGIBILITY LIST Member Menesini, Member of the Board Personnel Committee, stated that he and Member Nejedly reviewed this item and would recommend approval. I It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Nejedly, that three Administrative Support Technician 1/11 positions (S48, $2664-$3213 - S52, $2926-$3535) be created and added and the job classification description be adopted; that two Administrative Support Technician positions (S48, $2664-$3213) and one Senior Administrative Support Technician position (S52, $2926-$3535) be deleted; that Ms. Twila Mullenix and Ms. Marie Ylagan, Administrative Support Technicians, be reclassified to Administrative Support Technician 1111's; and that authorization be given to fill the remaining vacant Administrative Support Technician 1/11 position from the existing eligibility list. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. b. AUTHORIZE THE ADDITION OF THREE FIELD POSITIONS TO THE COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT: ONE MAINTENANCE CREW LEADER (G-65. $3.959 TO $4.798\. ONE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (G-62. $3.693 TO $4.468\. AND ONE MAINTENANCE CREW MEMBER 1111 (I. G-53. $2.981 TO $3.605. AND II. G-59. $3.437 TO $4.158) This item was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. 10 07 99 170 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 2. 1999 It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Hockett, that the minutes of September 2, 1999 be approved as presented. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 11. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES a. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED OCTOBER 7. 1999 Member Boneysteele, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that in the necessary absence of President Lucey he reviewed the expenditures and found them to be satisfactory. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by President Lucey, that the Expenditure List dated October 7, 1999, including Self Insurance Check Nos. 101567- 101570, Running Expense Check Nos. 120406-120712, and Sewer Construction Check Nos. 21525-21585, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 12. BUDGET AND FINANCE a. RECEIVE AUGUST 1999 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Ms. Deborah Ratcliff, Controller, reviewed the results of operations and maintenance for the month of August 1999, noting that expenditures were $465,000 less than budget, representing a 16.7 percent favorable variance. Year to date expenditures were $910,000 less than budget, representing a 16 percent favorable variance. Year to date revenues of $1,535,000 were on budget. Ms. Ratcliff reported that the District's temporary investments were held in Treasury bills and Treasury notes and the District's Local Agency Investment Fund account with interest rates ranging from 4.5 percent to 5.9 percent. The latest interest rate as of August 1999 was 5.7 percent. The average yield of the LAIF account through July 1999 was 5.17 percent. Ms. Ratcliff noted that the LAIF account is tracking behind so the District will change its strategy and begin investing more in Treasury bills for longer periods where possible. 13. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION None 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There was a brief discussion on the efforts underway to evaluate and perhaps change the current focus of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) meetings. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Lucey adjourned the meeting at the hour of 4:25 p.m. President of the Board of irectors, Central Contra Costa Sa itary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: 10 07 99