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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 04-09-98 91 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON APRIL 9, 1998 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an adjourned regular session in the Second Floor Conference Room at the District Office Building at 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, at 2:00 p.m. on April 9, 1998. Member Hockett, Chair of the Capital Projects Committee, called the meeting to order. The Secretary of the District noted the attendance of the following Board Members. 1. ATTENDANCE PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Hockett ABSENT: Members: Lucey, Menesini, Nejedly Member Lucey entered the meeting at the hour of 2: 12 p.m. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 3. CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE/BOARD WORKSHOP a. 1998-1999 EQUIPMENT BUDGET Copies of the 1998-1999 Equipment Budget had been previously distributed to the Board. Director of Administration Paul Morsen, Director of Engineering Charles W. Batts, Director of Plant Operations James M. Kelly, and Director of Collection System Operations John A. Larson reviewed their respective department's Equipment Budget requests. In discussion of the individual requests, Member Hockett questioned the cost and use of the laptop computer proposed for purchase. Following discussion, it was agreed that the request would be modified to indicate that the existing laptop computer will be upgraded to enable it to serve as a backup to the new unit. The catalog cut for the Hydraulic Counter Balanced Stacker (Pallet Truck) with 1 ,000 Pound Counter Balance will be revised so it is clearer. Member Lucey questioned purchasing certain equipment, such as video equipment, for one department on the basis that it perpetuates the separateness of the four departments when there are similar functions going on in other departments. It was agreed that this will be brought up for discussion during the upcoming strategic planning sessions. Member Lucey left the meeting at the hour of 3:02 p.m. Following review of the Administrative, Engineering and Plant Operations Departments Equipment Budget requests, Chair Hockett stated that the Equipment Budget document provides a good overview of the equipment requested. A detailed review and justification of each item is not necessary. Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, asked that the Board Members indicate if they endorse the proposed Equipment Budget. He suggested that the managers would remain after the meeting to respond to detailed questions that Board Members may have but which are not related to the Member's decision to endorse the purchase. Chair Hockett agreed. Member Boneysteele left the meeting at the hour of 3:07 p.m. Mr. Larson, Director of Collection System Operations (CSO), provided an overview of CSO and Rolling Equipment requests for the coming fiscal year. 04 09 tJäU.' 8 ~.. 92 Member Boneysteele returned to the meeting at the hour of 3: 15 p.m. Chair Hockett asked if there were any further questions or comments on the proposed 1998-1999 Equipment Budget. Member Boneysteele indicated that he had no questions. The proposed 1998-1999 Equipment Budget, with the modifications noted earlier, will be presented to the full Board for consideration and approval at the May 7, 1998 Board Meeting. 4. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS None 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Hockett adjourned the meeting at the hour of 3: 1 6 p.m., to reconvene at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 1998, at 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, for a Capital Projects Committee Meeting/Board Workshop to review the 1998-1999 Capital Improvement Budget/1998 Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan. 2¿_.¿~L c '~~JA(Î Pr aent of the Board Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ¡(1' I f~.J\'. ¡t'.,., \. . ':.f,~~ ,-, ,;-~\ U~ "'9,'. '~3 ~,} > "".