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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 11-18-99 186 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING . OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 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 November 18, 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 a. INTRODUCE NEW EMPLOYEE . Sylvia Gray, Administrative Support Technician I Ms. Sylvia Gray, Administrative Support Technician, was introduced by her supervisor and welcomed to the District by President Lucey and the Board of Directors. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 3. AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS a. PRESENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PESTICIDE REGULATION INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT ClPM) INNOVATOR AWARD FOR 1999 Member Menesini stated that it was with great pleasure that he received the California Department of Pesticide Regulation Integrated Pest Management (lPM) Award for 1999 on behalf of the District. Member Menesini stated that this is the first such award ever given to a sanitary district. Often people recognize sanitary districts as being the end of a dirty pipe. While that is true, sanitary districts are also the ones responsible to the public for the job of protecting the public health and environment. Indeed when looking for those who have provided leadership in integrated pest management, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation recognized the District for doing more than just sanitizing wastewater. Member Menesini introduced Mr. Bart Brandenburg, Pollution Prevention Program Superintendent, who acknowledged the contributions of the Master Gardeners, the participating stores, and the District's IPM team including Source Control Coordinator II Earlene Millier, Community Affairs Manager Harriette Heibel, Public Information and Production Assistant II Tim Tullis, Landscape Specialist Jeanine Perasso-Kaczmarczyk, Shift Supervisor Steve Colberg, and Secretary Ill's Skye McGowen and Virginia Harris. Mr. Brandenburg stated that many people in different disciplines were involved in this effort. Member Menesini thanked Mr. Brandenburg and indicated that if it were not for the Board of Directors recognizing the need for integrated pest management and being willing to support such a program, this award would not have been possible. Member Menesini stated that it is a great pleasure to present the California Department of Pesticide Regulation Integrated Pest Management Innovator Award for 1999 to the District. Member Menesini stated that he is very proud of this award because it signifies the District's commitment to making an environmentally sound District and doing something good for the communities we serve. 11 18 99 187 On behalf of the Board of Directors, President Lucey commended staff for their efforts and Member Menesini for being the driving force on the Board behind this program. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Member Nejedly requested that Items d. and f. be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Member Menesini requested that Items b. and c. be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Menesini, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of Items a. through g. excluding Items b., c., d., and f. which were pulled for discussion, be approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly authorized. a. Grants of Easements from Philip Austin and Carol J. Austin, The Adeline Lee Revocable Living Trust, Laurence T. Cromelin, and Penelope S. Brody, be accepted; that staff be authorized to record said Grants of Easements with the Contra Costa County Recorder; and that Resolution Nos. 99- 121. 99- 122. and 99-123 be adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Menesini, Nejedly, Hockett, Lucey None None e. Resolution No. 99-124 was adopted, independently finding that District Annexation 146, Parcels 1 through 10, is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA), and ordering the completion of District Annexation 146, Parcels 1 through 10. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Menesini, Nejedly, Hockett, Lucey None None g. Resolution No. 99-125 was adopted, confirming the publication of District Ordinance No.2 1 1, which amends District Code Section 6.20.300 Schedule of Reimbursement Fees to establish Reimbursement Fees applicable to properties which could directly connect to Project 5260, 5288, 5316, and 5351 Facilities. Motion approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Menesini, Nejedly, Hockett NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None ABSTAIN: Members: Lucey It was noted that President Lucey abstained because there was no paperwork to vote on. In the discussion that followed, by unanimous consent of the Board of Directors, Consent Calendar Item e. was substituted for Consent Calendar Item b. in the above motion. 11 18 99 188 b. The contract work for the rehabilitation of the gravity pipeline located within Martinez Refining Company of the Martinez Transmission Sewer Project, DP 5328, was accepted. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Menesini, Nejedly, Hockett, Lucey None None Member Menesini requested that an explanation of the Treatment Plant electrical distribution system be made at a future Board Meeting. Mr. Charles W. Batts, General Manager, stated that staff would be glad to give the Board an update on the electrical distribution system. It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Consent Calendar Item c. be approved as recommended. The contract work of California Electric Company for the Treatment Plant Substation Improvements Project, DP 6113, was accepted, and filing of the Notice of Completion was authorized. c. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Hockett, Boneysteele, Nejedly, Menesini, Lucey None None In response to questions from Member Nejedly with regard to Consent Calendar Item d., Mr. Charles W. Batts, General Manager, stated that taking beneficial use of a project is defined as substantial completion. The District's project manager reviews the contract work and identifies touch up or punch list items to be completed, but makes a judgment that the contract work has been completed sufficiently that the project operates as designed. In response to questions from Member Nejedly with regard to Consent Calendar Item f., Royale Ridge Homeowner's Association easements required for the Dougherty Tunnel and Trunk Sewer Project, Mr. Curt Swanson, Interim Environmental Services Division Manager, stated that staff expects to have the necessary documents signed by next week, but recommends moving forward with initiation of the condemnation action in the event negotiations fail in order to maintain the project schedule. The Royale Ridge Homeowner's Association knows that the District is moving forward with this action. It was moved by Member Nejedly and seconded by Member Hockett, that Consent Calendar Items d. and f., be approved as recommended. The contract work for the construction of the Ash Handling Improvements Project, DP 7186, was accepted, and the filling of the Notice of Completion was authorized. d. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: 11 18 99 Nejedly, Hockett, Menesini, Boneysteele, Lucey None None 189 f. December 16, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. was established as the date and time for a public hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution of Necessity for the Dougherty Tunnel and Trunk Sewer Project, DP 5902. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Nejedly, Hockett, Menesini, Boneysteele, Lucey None None With regard to Consent Calendar Item e., District Annexation 146, Member Menesini inquired the status of sewering adjoining properties. Mr. Swanson stated that the properties in the Alhambra Way Contractual Assessment District (CAD) have all connected. Another CAD to serve about 17 properties on Grothman Road is moving forward and is expected to be before the Board in the March or April 2000 time frame. 5. HEARINGS a. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO SMALL BUSINESS CHARGES FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION FACILITY . SERVICES AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF CHARGES EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1. 1999 Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that District household hazardous waste disposal costs have recently decreased slightly. That decrease is reflected in the proposed rates being presented to the Board for consideration. Mr. Batts introduced Mr. Tim Potter, Source Control Program Superintendent, who provided an overview of the Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG) Program for small businesses. During calendar year 1998, 33 customers with 59 appointments were served. In calendar year 1999 that number increased to 60 customers with 101 appointments. The types of businesses participating includes painting contractors, vehicle service shops, small manufacturing companies, and government agencies. Typical wastes received include oil-based and latex paints, thinners, laboratory chemicals, and process wastes such as sludges and spent solutions. The Board set the CESQG rates to recover the incremental costs of disposal of the wastes received from small businesses. CESQG charges were calculated based on the cost per shipping container and packaging method used. Capital, labor, and other operating costs were not included in the CESQG charges. Mr. Potter stated that modifications to the charges are prompted by a reduction in disposal rates for selected waste classifications by Philip Services Corporation, lower recycling costs for propane cylinders, and availability of alternative packaging for larger containers for selected waste classifications. Reductions in charges ranging from 4 percent to 50 percent are being proposed for eight waste classifications. In addition, it is proposed that the category "Example Waste Materials" be modified to clarify the applicable charges for certain types of flammable wastes. Discussion followed concerning safety issues particularly with regard to flammable wastes, the requirement that all wastes be properly dealt with prior to closing each day, the competitive bidding process with resulted in the contract with Philip Services Corporation, and protection against possible future liability including the use of a reputable company, contract language, and purchase of environmental insurance. In summary, Mr. Potter stated that approximately $9,000 in revenue was generated during the 1998-1999 fiscal year from the CESQG Program. If the Board approves the proposed modification to charges, it is estimated that there will be a 10 percent to 20 percent reduction in CESQG Program revenue. The proposed modifications to CESQG charges align with the District's incremental cost of disposal. At 2:38 p.m., President Lucey opened the public hearing to receive public comments on proposed changes to the schedule of CESQG charges for small businesses that use the 11 18 99 190 services of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility. There being no comments, President Lucey closed the public hearing. Following discussion of the importance of advising small businesses using these services that charges are being decreased, it was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Menesini, that the proposed schedule of CESQG charges for small businesses that use the services of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility identified in Exhibit A be approved; and that Ordinance No. 212 be adopted, implementing the schedule effective December 1, 1999. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Hockett, Menesini, Nejedly, Boneysteele, Lucey NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 6. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER None 7. REPORTS a. GENERAL MANAGER 1 ) Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that it is time to consider publication of the next issue of the District's Pipeline newsletter. The District has not done an annual report since 1996. It may be appropriate to consider expanding this edition of the Pipeline into an annual report-type Report to the Community. Mr. Batts introduced Ms. Harriette Heibel, Community Affairs Manager, who stated that the Board may wish to consider an expanded Report to the Community of eight to twelve pages replacing the upcoming edition of the four-page Pipeline newsletter. Additional funds were budgeted in the current budget for a Report to the Community. Ms. Heibel reviewed possible themes and topic areas including: . Our Community, Our Water, Our World . Protecting Our Community, Our Water, Our World . Central San's Role in the Community . Central San Working for You . Pollution Prevention . Customer Service Resources . Our People Working for You . Maximizing Resources . Operating a Reliable Utility . Customer Learning Opportunities Ms. Heibel stated that if the Board wishes to proceed, a draft could be presented to the Board for review in late March and the report could go out in late April. Discussion followed with regard to the length of the report, with Member Nejedly favoring a very concise and informative report. 11 18 99 191 Member Menesini expressed concern that the report not appear too slick and that emphasis in the report be placed on why the District is doing such things as pollution prevention, household hazardous waste collection, and education programs. Member Menesini suggested that the image of the District working for the community and keeping the community free of pollution be stressed. Member Menesini stated that eight pages would be an acceptable length. Member Hockett stated that most of the public does not know who the District is or what we do. A Report to the Community would be an opportunity to let the public know about the District. Member Hockett stated that this is a good opportunity to enlighten the public but it should be kept low key. Member Hockett stated that the use of graphics is incredibly valuable and District staff has done an excellent job in that area in the past. Member Boneysteele stated that he agrees with the thoughts expressed by the Board and the topics outlined seem appropriate. Member Boneysteele stated that he favors eight pages rather than twelve, with an emphasis that this is a report to the community of the District's activities. President Lucey stated that he is absolutely against having more than four pages. Previous Pipeline newsletters have been very well done and they look professional. President Lucey stated that the District has a large budget with few employees and he is concerned with the impression that might be given to the public. Ms. Heibel thanked the Board for their input. Mr. Batts indicated that staff will come back with a mock up for the Board's consideration. 2) Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that the landfill gas contract between the District and Acme Landfill expired July 1, 1999. The District opted to continue taking landfill gas service on a month-to-month basis on the previously negotiated sliding scale cost. Acme has retained a new facility operator, NEO, and is interested in negotiating a five-year contract. Mr. Batts introduced Mr. James Belcher, Senior Engineer, who reviewed the current contractual status as previously stated by Mr. Batts. The original contract was fixed price at $2.50 per decatherm, ten percent discount. Under the contract extension, a sliding scale was negotiated to provide additional savings as natural gas prices increased. District staff has been negotiating with Acme representatives since August 1999, and with NEO, a subsidiary of Northern States Power based in Minnesota. Mr. Belcher reviewed the issues discussed during negotiations with Acme including Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) requirements relating to testing, sulfur content, leak testing, and permit violations. Mr. Belcher stated that Acme has agreed in principle to assume BAAQMD costs associated with these requirements. Discussions with Acme and NEO have also covered exploring the use of electrical power from an Acme landfill gas fueled generator and installation of gas enrichment equipment to make higher BTU gas. The District is currently waiting for a proposal from NEO. Mr. Belcher stated that staff will return to the Board when a proposal is received which staff can recommend to the Board. Discussion followed with regard to who would be named in a Notice of Violation (NOV) from BAAQMD should one be issued. Mr. Belcher stated that in the negotiations with Acme, it has been agreed that Acme would be named on any NOV, rather than the District. Further discussion followed with regard to possible reduction in costs, landfill gas quality, reliability, regulatory compliance, background information on NEO, and the fact that the current landfill gas discount approximately covers District costs associated with using landfill gas. 11 99 18 192 11 Member Menesini stressed the need for cost effectiveness, reliability, and the green aspect of using landfill gas, considered by some to be a pollutant. President Lucey shared Member Menesini's concerns but stated as well that he is looking for a greater discount than ten percent from Acme since ten percent merely covers District costs. President Lucey stated further that he is not interested in the price for which Acme will sell electricity to the District. Member Hockett stated that if the liability for gas and air quality is shifted from the District to NEO and Acme, and there is a price reduction and advantage to the District for purchase of landfill gas and electricity, it is a win/win situation and the District would be doing a service. Member Hockett noted that it is difficult to discuss these issues without the actual dollar amounts involved and the benefit of input from District Counsel. Member Nejedly expressed concern about the number of leaks and possible violations, indicating that this is a serious matter. Member Nejedly stated that he understands that Acme has landfill gas and needs to get rid of it. If the District can use the landfill gas, that would be fine but if the District is paying the same or more than for natural gas, that does not seem to be a good deal for the District. In response to a question from Member Boneysteele, Mr. Belcher stated that the current landfill gas contract is approximately $440,000 annually. The five-year contract is about $2 million present worth. Member Boneysteele thanked staff for the progress report and indicated that more information is needed to assist the Board in making this decision. Member Boneysteele asked that when staff returns to the Board, they define the problem and provide background information on the companies involved. Having done that, Member Boneysteele stated that staff would be in a position to report to the Board. Member Boneysteele stated further that it would be appropriate to do that in closed session because the District is in a negotiation situation. Member Boneysteele stated that he does not believe that any options should be foreclosed at this point since this could be a win/win situation as Member Hockett has pointed out. Mr. Jim Pezzaglia, of Gordon, Defraga, Watrous & Pezzaglia, attorneys representing Acme Landfill, stated that he called the BAAQMD and confirmed that Notices of Violations cite Acme rather than the District. Acme has received and paid them. Mr. Batts thanked the Board for their input and indicated that staff hopes to make this a win/win situation. 3) Mr. Batts, General Manager, introduced Mr. Mark Greenawalt, Management Information Systems Administrator, who provided an update on the District's business computer systems Year 2000 (Y2K) readiness. Mr. Greenawalt distributed a handout and described the status of Y2K readiness of the HTE financial system, the network file servers, desktop computers, telecommunications, Collection System Operations (CSO) software, and laboratory software. Mr. Greenawalt stated that the following tasks will be completed before the end of the year: . Replace a few desktop computers including the Materials Services personal computer (PC) used as a Bar Code System; . Replace ethernet hardware used for Graphics Macintosh network connection; . Complete final Y2K patch to the District NetWare server; 18 99 193 . Upgrade the CSO NetWare server operating system and GroupWise electronic mail; and . Install new SwitchView system for telephone administration. Mr. Greenawalt stated that as part of the District's Y2K efforts, Accounting sent out over 7,000 letters to District vendors requesting information on their company's Y2K readiness; Purchasing and Materials Services added a Y2K readiness statement to all purchase orders and contracts and Communications Services provided District Y2K readiness information on our website; Administration and Plant Operations staff met with a City of Concord Y2K Committee to discuss the District's efforts for compliancy and attended Y2K Faires on two occasions; and Director of Administration Paul Morsen represented the District on two occasions at televised Y2K Informational Programs for the Cities of Concord and San Ramon. In closing, Mr. Greenawalt stated that MIS staff will be on hand New Year's Eve and will be on call New Year's Day. Mr. James M. Kelly, Director of Plant Operations, reviewed the Plant Operations Department Seven Step Plan, noting that the awareness/mobilization, inventory, assessment, contingency plan planning, and testing/validation steps have been completed. The correction/repair and implementation steps are in progress. Mr. Kelly noted that about 300 pieces of equipment were found not to be in compliance. Most have been fixed. Only about five pieces of equipment are not in compliance. The following correction/repair tasks are underway: . Work on the alarm system for Filter Plant and Ultraviolet (UV) System will be completed November 24, 1999; . Work on the alarm system for Standby Power will be completed December 22, 1999; . Work on vibration/temperature monitor/shutdown for Headworks pumps will be completed December 20, 1999; and . Upgrading software on wet weather pump interface at Moraga and Crossroads Pumping Stations will be complete December 15, 1999. With regard to the implementation step, Mr. Kelly stated that on November 9, 1999 the Plant Operations Department tested the Plant-wide setup. The lessons learned will be added for use on December 31, 1999 and retested on December 15, 1999. Mr. Kelly stated that the Plant should be prepared by December 31, 1999. President Lucey thanked Messrs. Greenawalt and Kelly for the update. BREAK At 4:02 p.m., President Lucey declared a recess, reconvening at the hour of 4: 16 p.m., with all parties present as previously designated. 4) Mr. Batts, General Manager, introduced Mr. Paul Morsen, Director of Administration, who reported that District staff has worked to try to reach a settlement with Ms. Joan Lindroth, of 1 1 Lost Valley Drive, Orinda, but has not been able to do so. Ms. Lindroth would not give the District permission to get on site to winterize the property; however, permission was granted by the Court to winterize the property. Ms. Lindroth called the police who took no action and the winterization has been completed for this season. Mr. Morsen reported that Ms. Lindroth asked the Regional Water Quality Control Board to sample the line to determine if there is leaking 11 18 99 194 b. c. 11 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11 ) around the pipe. There is no visual evidence of a leak. It is being tested now. Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, was unable to be at today's meeting as he is attending the Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies/American Water Works Association Attorneys' Meeting in Charleston, South Carolina. Mr. Batts, General Manager, thanked all of the Board Members for taking time from their busy schedules to attend the annual Service Awards luncheon. It was most appreciated. Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that the District held a household hazardous waste mobile collection event on November 13, 1999 in the Danville/San Ramon area. This area has traditionally had a low participation rate, usually less than 70 cars. The event was advertized extensively and the result, 277 cars, was the highest mobile collection event participation since the permanent facility has been open. Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that the Board had asked for a report on the possible consolidation of computer activities. Staff had hoped to have that report to the Board in December, but it appears that it will be January before the report and update on related activities by the District's Management Information Systems (MIS) Committee and various work groups will be ready. Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that agreement has been reached with Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) for purchase of the NAX plant facilities located north of Imhoff Drive near the Filter Plant. The major element of the remaining facilities is the operations building, however other facilities include meter vaults, concrete tanks, and underground piping. The District will pay CCWD $5,000 for purchase of these facilities. CCWD approved the agreement on October 20, 1999, and President Lucey will be asked to sign the agreement today. Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that the County Retirement Board has made the decision not to raise rates this fiscal year. The Actuarial Study estimated that rates would need to be raised by five percent to cover the additional liability based on the Ventura decision. However, instead of raising rates, the County Retirement Board has decided to use $70 million from the Contingency Reserves to help offset the cost increases associated with the Ventura decision. This will keep the rates flat until June 30, 2000. Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that on July 1, 1999, the Board authorized staff to enter into a natural gas purchase agreement when the price dropped below $2.70 per decatherm. Since that time the natural gas market has not softened as anticipated. The District is currently purchasing natural gas on a month-to-month basis. The price for the natural gas purchased in October was $2.85 per decatherm. The price in November will be $3.25 per decatherm. The market dipped slightly last week and the District opted to purchase gas for December and January at the fixed price of $2.95 per decatherm. This will protect against weather-related price increases during early winter. Staff will continue to monitor the market. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT 1 ) Mr. Joyce E. Murphy, Secretary of the District, announced that her current employment contract will expire on June 30, 2000. As required by that 18 99 d. 4) 195 contract, the Board must be notified prior to the end of November of every year that the term of the contract will be extended automatically on a year- by-year basis unless either party notifies the other before December 31 of the year before the contract is to expire of its intention to modify or not to extend the contract. Mr. Murphy stated that she would not propose any changes to her contract. If the Board wishes to modify or intends not to extend the employment contract, they were asked to advise staff before December 31, 1999 so the matter can be placed on the Board agenda. Otherwise, the contract will automatically be extended for one year until June 30, 2001. BOARD MEMBERS 1 ) Member Nejedly reported on the November 16, 1999 Board Personnel Committee at which topics of discussion included an update on the Salary Survey for the General Employees Group, Communications Services Division reclassification request, addition of one Household Hazardous Waste Technician 1/11 position, request to fill an Electrician position prior to expected retirements in early 2000, an update on Purchasing Division staffing, and petitions for change in 'bargaining units. 2) Member Boneysteele commented that the Service Awards luncheon was very nice. Member Boneysteele stated that he could not help but note the high quality of the personnel at the luncheon and the success of the Trainee Program undertaken ten years ago which set a high standard for others to follow. The number of employees receiving 20 and 25 year awards was noteworthy. Member Boneysteele stated that in coming years it will be a challenge to the management to replace those individuals as they retire, and he expressed his hope that the Board will give every support in keeping the high quality of employees the District now enjoys. 3) Member Menesini reported that at the next Environmental Alliance Discussion Series Dr. Gail Chesler, Associate Engineer, will speak on mercury toxic poisoning. Member Menesini commented that he enjoyed the District Holiday Party. 5) Member Menesini announced that the Standards for Inland Surface Waters Plan and Enclosed Bays and Estuaries Plan have been published. 8. HUMAN RESOURCES CREATE AND ADD TWO PUMPING STATIONS OPERATOR III POSITIONS (G-68. $4.257-$5.152) AND ADOPT THE JOB CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION: DELETE ONE PUMPING STATIONS SUPERVISOR POSITION (S-71. $4.593-$5.556): DELETE TWO PUMPING STATIONS OPERATOR 1/11 POSITIONS (G-59 AND G-64. $3.437-$4.158 AND $3.873-$4.685): MODIFY THE PUMPING STATIONS OPERATOR 1111 JOB CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION: AUTHORIZE FILING THE PUMPING STATIONS OPERATOR III VACANCIES a. Member Menesini stated that the Board Personnel Committee reviewed and endorses this request. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Nejedly, that two Pumping Stations Operator III positions (G-68, $4,257-$5,152) be created and added, and the job classification description adopted; that one Pumping Stations Supervisor position (S-71, $4,593-$5,556) be deleted; that two Pumping Stations Operator 1/11 positions (G-59, and G-64, $3,437-$4,158 and $3,873-$4,685) be deleted; that the Pumping Stations Operator 1/11 job classification description be modified; and that authorization be given to fill the Pumping Stations Operator III vacancies. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 11 18 99 196 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 21. 1999 It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Hockett, that the minutes of October 21, 1999 be approved as presented. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 10. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES a. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED NOVEMBER 18. 1999 Member Boneysteele, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that he and President Lucey 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 November 18, 1999, including Self Insurance Check Nos. 101578- 101579, Running Expense Check Nos. 121338- 121549, Sewer Construction Check Nos. 21672-21717, Payroll Manual Check Nos. 48608-48612, and Payroll Regular Check Nos. 50506-50570, 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 Member Nejedly requested an update on the Dougherty Tunnel and Trunk Sewer Project at a future Board Meeting. Earlier in the meeting Member Menesini had requested a report on the Treatment Plant Electrical Distribution System. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no future business to come before the Board, President Lucey adjourned the meeting at the hour of 4:44 p.m. President of the Board of Dir ctors, Central Contra Costa Sanita District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: 11 18 99