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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 10-01-98 224 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 1998 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 1, 1998. In the absence of President Nejedly, President Pro Tem Lucey called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Menesini, Boneysteele, Lucey ABSENT: Members: Hockett, Nejedly Members Hockett and Nejedly has previously indicated they would be unable to attend this meeting and had requested to be excused. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS The Board of Directors welcomed students from Northgate High School who were attending the Board Meeting. 3. AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS a. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS RECOGNIZING EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS DA VID ALLEN. HELEN BAUMGARTNER. ROBERT BOASE. JIM COE. STEVEN COLBERG. KURT DARNER. GREGORY DeCHAMBEAUX. BHUPINDER DHALIWAL. TAMARA FONG. YVONNE GRANZOTTO. R. WAYNE GRIFFITHS. KENNETH HARRISON. HARRIETTE HEIBEL. DONITA HOHENSTEIN. DENNIS KARAIM. WARREN KATCHMAR. WILLIAM KATSULERES. RONALD KLIMCZAK. JOHN LARSON. DANIEL McCOWN. WILLIAM McDOWELL. JOHN MERCURIO. MOLLY MULLIN. JOYCE MURPHY. HAROLD NEWMAN. J. PHIL SNYDER. JADE SULLIVAN. DAVID TAYLOR. THOMAS TRICE. MOHAMMAD WAll. ROBERT YATES. AND RALPH ZEIGER Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that each year the District recognizes workers from our work force for their service to the District. The Service Awards Program recognizes those with ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five, and thirty years of service. At a luncheon on November 3, 1998, these employees will be honored for their contributions and years of service. Member Menesini stated that it is with respect and honor that the Board recognizes these employees. It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution Nos. 98-120 through 98-142 be adopted, commending and thanking employee service award recipients David Allen, Helen Baumgartner, Robert Boase, Jim Coe, Steven Colberg, Kurt Darner, Gregory DeChambeaux, Bhupinder Dhaliwal, Tamara Fong, Yvonne Granzotto, R. Wayne Griffiths, Kenneth Harrison, Harriette Heibel, Donita Hohenstein, Dennis Karaim, Warren Katchmar, William Katsuleres, Ronald Klimczak, John Larson, Daniel McCown, William McDowell, John Mercurio, Molly Mullin, Joyce Murphy, Harold Newman, J. Phil Snyder, Jade Sullivan, David Taylor, Thomas Trice, Mohammad Wali, Robert Yates, and Ralph Zeiger for their years of service. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Members Hockett and Nejedly being absent. 10 01 98 225 4. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Menesini, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of Items a. through c., be approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly authorized. a. November 5, 1998 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 acquisition of easements in the Tanglewood Drive area of Lafayette. Motion approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Menesini, Lucey NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Hockett, Nejedly b. The attendance of District staff was authorized at up to eight out-of-state trips to complete the Multi Agency Benchmarking Study. Motion approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Menesini, Lucey NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Hockett, Nejedly c. Resolution No. 98-143 was adopted, confirming the publication of District Ordinance No. 206, which amends the District Code adding Chapter 6.40 Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal Charges for Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators. Motion approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Menesini, Lucey NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Hockett, Nejedly 5. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested that Item 9.a., Human Resources, be taken out of order to accommodate interested persons in the audience. President Pro Tem Lucey proceeded to Item 9.a., Human Resources. 9. HUMAN RESOURCES a. APPROVE SUCCESS SHARING SUGGESTIONS FOR INCLUSION IN PROGRAM Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that in the District labor contract the Board recognized a request from employees to collaboratively design a program which would recognize employee cost-saving contributions to the District and its customers. Since the program was implemented on July 1, 1998, eight employee suggestions for cost savings have been submitted to the employee Oversight Committee. After research by the Committee, the Committee judged that four suggestions met the criteria established by the Board for inclusion in the program. Of those four I three suggestions have been recommended by the Senior Management for Board approval. The proposed suggestions are: 1) Change the clarifier maintenance schedule; 2) Retrofit all fluorescent light fixtures with electronic ballasts and energy-saving lamps; and 3) Pre-fund District retirement costs. 10 01 98 226 At the last Board Meeting, these ideas were presented to the Board for consideration. Staff and the Oversight Committee would be happy to answer any questions. President Pro Tem Lucey noted that the last paragraph at the bottom of page 4 of 15 of the position paper is in error. The language in that paragraph was proposed early in the development process but was not adopted by the Board of Directors. As stated in the position paper, actual cost savings will be determined at the end of twelve months from the implementation of the suggestion. The maximum cap over the life of the program is $500,000 in revenues/savings for the period July 1, through December 31, 1999. There is a cap of $1,000 per employee which translates to a cap of approximately $250,000 that could be distributed. Mr. Dolan agreed, stating that attachment to the position paper was included in error. It was superseded by a later Board action. Board discussion followed in which it was noted that it is hoped that this program will be an incentive and generate support from employees to bring about more cost-savings ideas. This program came out of the negotiation of the three-year Memoranda of Understanding in which compensation was the biggest item of discussion. This one-time program should be looked at as part of the District's total compensation package which recognizes quality employees. The fact that there is a limit has the same affect as if the general compensation had been increased throughout the District. The evaluative criteria were presented as guidance and were not intended to be limiting. The Board's discretion is the ultimate criterion on which the acceptability of a proposal would be made. The issues of whether the cost-savings suggestions should have been generated as part of an employee or manager's regular job was discussed, and there was a consensus to take the recommendation of the Oversight Committee and senior management in this instance. The Board indicated that they would be looking carefully at that criteria if additional suggestions are made. It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the following three suggestions proposed as part of the Success Sharing Program be approved: 1) Modify preventative maintenance cycles on secondary clarifiers; 2) Retrofit all fluorescent light fixtures with electronic ballasts and energy-saving lamps; and 3) Pre- fund District retirement costs. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Members Hockett and Nejedly being absent. Mr. Dolan stated that now that these suggestions have been accepted for implementation, they will be implemented and then audited for actual savings and costs. Some may be audited by managers and some may require an outside auditor. Member Menesini and President Pro Tem Lucey commended Human Resources Manager Cathryn Freitas for all the work she has put into this program. Ms. Freitas thanked the committee that assisted her. At this time, President Pro Tem Lucey reverted to the order of the agenda. 6. REPORTS a. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER 1 ) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. James Belcher, Senior Engineer, who provided historical background on the cost and use of landfill gas at the District. Mr. Belcher stated that landfill gas is used in the multiple hearth furnace and auxiliary boilers. In the early 1980's when natural gas prices were increasing, the landfill gas contract was economically attractive for both the District and Acme Landfill Corporation. The annual cost of landfill gas in the 1997-1998 fiscal year was $2.36/decatherm for a total of $361,000. In 1998-1999 the proposed annual budget for landfill gas is $2.50/decatherm for a total of $390,000. The natural gas annual cost for the 1998-1999 fiscal year is $1.2 million. The additional cost if landfill gas is not used is $426,000 and the cost of 10 01 98 227 landfill gas is $390,000 for a net cost differential in 1998-1999 of $36,000. Mr. Belcher stated that staff reviewed the operations costs and revenues of Acme's landfill gas operation at the Board's request to collaborate those figures to the extent possible. From what we have been told by Acme, the cost of GSF operations was $300,000 including a bonus, major repairs were $60,000, PG & E was $180,000, and miscellaneous costs were $5,000 for total costs of $540,000. Revenue to Acme from CCCSD was $390,000 for net operating loss of $150,000. There is a $1/decatherm tax credit available. Acme's landfill gas operations would roughly break even if they can use this tax credit. Acme would have to pay a substantial percentage of this expense to dispose of the landfill gas if they were not selling it to the District. Mr. Belcher stated that operating issues relating to District use of landfill gas include: . More complex operation; . Increased maintenance effort; . Corrosive; . Reduces furnace capacity; . Estimated annual costs of $18,000; and . Potential reduction in service life. Advantages in using landfill gas include: . Green project for the District which might provide future Kyoto-type credit; . Back-up fuel in the event of an emergency; and . Preserves option. Mr. Belcher stated that at the current landfill gas prices, continued use of natural gas is marginal for both the District and Acme. It may be unattractive for the District to continue to use landfill gas in the future due to capacity limitations in the furnace of using landfill gas. Nevertheless, staff recommends that the landfill gas contract with Acme be extended until July 1, 1999 at a landfill gas price of $2.50/decatherm (8.2 percent discount); that the landfill gas price structure after July 1, 1 999 would be based on the natural gas "burner tip" cost on a sliding scale; that Acme would have the flexibility to have a different operator or bring the contract in house subject to District review of continued performance reliability; and that the term of the contract be extended to July 1, 1 999 and continued thereafter unless terminated by either party on 90 days prior written notice. Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, stated that he looked into the Kyoto agreement and Member Boneysteele's sensitivity to the issue of pollution credits and trading reductions is sound but there is nothing in the current regulations that specifically would apply in the District's situation. Mr. Aim briefly described the key elements of the Kyoto agreement. Mr. Aim stated that there is a possibility that in the future there could be some additional benefits or credits to Acme or the District, but there is nothing on the books now to know what that would be. Mr. Jim Pezzaglia, attorney for Acme Landfill Corporation, stated that Acme and the District staff have reached a tentative agreement subject to the Board's approval. A letter was delivered to the District today which outlined the same terms as stated by Mr. Belcher. Mr. Pezzaglia thanked the Board for their consideration. 10 01 98 228 10 President Pro Tem Lucey stated that he does not see this proposal as a good deal for the District's ratepayers. Acme has no other customers for its landfill gas. This matter will be decided at the next Board Meeting when a position paper is presented for the Board's consideration. Mr. Dolan thanked Senior Engineer Jim Belcher and Director of Plant Operations Jim Kelly for representing the District in these negotiations. 2) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that as the Board is aware, the District received a $41,000 Administrative Civil Liability (ACL) fine because one of its contractors allowed drilling mud to go into San Pablo Creek in Orinda. The contractor has been notified that they must pay this ACL fine. Mr. Charles W. Batts, Director of Engineering, has discussed possible uses of this fine money with the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). There has been a second incident in the last two weeks by the same contractor. The second event is not encompassed in this ACL fine. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Charles W. Batts, Director of Engineering, who reviewed the chronology of the South Orinda Sewer Improvements Project storm water pollution prevention enforcement action (construction site run- off fine). In December 1997, the District was given a Notice of Violation for discharge of microtunneling drilling sludge by its contractor into San Pablo Creek. On September 11, 1998, the District received Notice of Proposed Settlement of ACL. The complaint required payment of $41,000. The District has three options: 1) Appeal the complaint order (which historically has been unproductive); 2) Waive the hearing and pay the ACL fine without negotiating a local use option; or 3) Develop an environmental enhancement project and pay the fine. If the District decides to pursue the third option of developing an environmental enhancement project, the District can aid in the project selection, RWQCB staff costs in the amount of $6,000 must be paid; and the RWQCB must approve the proposed project. On September 25, 1998, the District sent a letter to the RWQCB describing District efforts to date to mitigate the violation and requesting approval to develop an environmental enhancement project. Suggestions were: . A joint project with East Bay Municipal Utility District . A project with the San Francisco Estuary Institute . An education program with the Lindsay Wildlife Museum . A project with Friends of the Estuary, a branch of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Estuary Project Mr. Batts stated that if the Board concurs, District staff will work with the RWQCB to select an environmental enhancement project. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that staff pursue development of an environmental enhancement project and report back to the Board. Mr. Batts stated that on September 17, 1998, there was a second overflow by the contractor Mountain Cascade and its microtunneling subcontractor Nada Pacific. Mr. Batts reviewed the chronology of that event which was discovered by a homeowner. Drilling mud flowing into the District sanitary sewer system overflowed from a manhole into San Pablo Creek. Drilling slurry containing excavated materials settled into the bottom of an 800-foot section of the creek. The manhole that overflowed was out of the line of vision of the contractor. The Department of Fish and Game and the RWQCB were called, and the District was notified. The Collection System Operations (CSO) Department was called and were on site within an hour. 01 98 229 CSO crews worked the entire day cleaning up the overflow into the creek. On September 18, 1998, a RWQCB inspector visited the site and was very satisfied with the District response, cleanup activities, and timeliness. CSO crews worked until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 1998 when the cleanup was complete. On Monday, September 21, 1998, the cleanup was reported to the RWQCB. Mr. Batts stated that CSO crews are to be commended for their outstanding response and cleanup efforts. In response to a question from President Pro Tem Lucey, Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, stated that the contract does not specifically state that the contractor must pay for costs of cleanup; however, the contract allows the District to deduct claims. President Pro Tem Lucey stated that one overflow can happen but two overflows is unacceptable. President Pro Tem Lucey questioned the continued use of the Montgomery Watson construction manager. Mr. Dolan indicated that he shared President Pro Tem Lucey's concerns relative to the performance of the construction manager. Mr. Dolan stated that in the past the District has prequalified microtunneling subcontractors. Staff will be making a presentation to the Board in the near future on further tunneling activities. It is intended to continue this prequalification but add to that list of criteria, past environmental record. Mr. Dolan stated that staff feels that the first event was inexcusable and that this second event is absolutely intolerable. Mr. Dolan stated that the role of Montgomery Watson on this project relates to ensuring the quality of the contractor's work product rather than the contractor's methodology by which the work is accomplished. Mr. Dolan stated that this matter will be discussed with Montgomery Watson and he intends to take steps to ensure that they are performing satisfactorily. Following further discussion, President Pro Tem Lucey commended the CSO crews for their quick and efficient response. 3) A list of Board protocol issues was distributed and summarized by Ms. Joyce E. Murphy, Secretary of the District. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that: . The annual election of District Board President and President Pro Tem will be held at the first Board Meeting in January except in the event that the Board President leaves the Board before that time; . Annual Board Committee appointments will be made effective February to February each year to better coincide with the changes in budget schedule and process; and . The ground rules adopted as part of the Board/Management Strategic Planning Process will be formalized as District policy as modified deleting two items which do not apply in the Board Meeting setting. 4) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that a recognition event for the first year of operation of the Pleasant Hill (Zone 1) Recycled Water Project has been discussed at the staff level. It is suggested that this event take place in the spring, perhaps around the time of Earth Day. The Board concurred. 5) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, distributed copies of the recruitment flyer for the General Manager position. The flyer was based on input Mr. John Shannon, of Shannon Associates, received from the Board at the last Board Meeting. 6) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that there is a vacancy in the special district Alternate Representative position on the Local 10 98 01 230 b. Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). The election will be coordinated by the Contra Costa Special Districts Association. This matter will be calendared for Board consideration at the next Board Meeting. 7) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that there have been several recent experiences where stickleback fish have died in the District's flow-through bioassay process. Laboratory Superintendent Bhupinder Dhaliwal and Source Control staff are working on the problem. So far it appears that an organic contaminant is the cause, but a specific identification has not yet been made. 8) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that the spread between the Treasury interest rate and the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) interest rate is substantial and currently increasing. Staff would plan to discuss the possibility of raising the investment ceiling in LAIF with the Budget and Finance Committee. Member Boneysteele, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that staff should bring this matter directly to the full Board at the earliest date. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None c. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT 1 ) d. Ms. Joyce E. Murphy, Secretary of the District, distributed draft summary notes from Strategic Planning Session 3 for the Board's information and review. BOARD MEMBERS . 1) Member Menesini was joined by the full Board in thanking the Northgate High School students for attending the Board Meeting. 7. BREAK President Pro Tem Lucey declared a recess at the hour of 3:33 p.m., reconvening at the hour of 3:46 p.m. with all parties present as previously designated. 8. ENGINEERING AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS FOR THE PREDESIGN OF THE A-LINE RELIEF INTERCEPTOR PROJECT. DP 4717 a. Following discussion of development of the scope and calculation of estimated costs by the District, it was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Menesini, that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to execute a cost reimbursement agreement with a cost ceiling of $400,229 with Carollo Engineers for the predesign of the A-Line Relief Interceptor Project, DP 4717. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Members Hockett and Nejedly being absent. b. AUTHORIZE DON BERGER. ASSOCIATE ENGINEER. AND PHIL SNYDER. SENIOR CHEMIST. TO CONDUCT A SITE VISIT TO THE PORTLAND. OREGON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT LABORATORY AT A COST OF $500 Following discussion in which it was agreed that Member Menesini would accompany staff on this site visit because of his knowledge and experience in this area, it was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by President Pro Tem Lucey, that Associate Engineer Don Berger, Senior Chemist Phil Snyder, and Board Member Menesini be authorized to 10 01 98 231 conduct a site visit to the Portland, Oregon Wastewater Treatment Plant Laboratory at a total cost of $750. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Members Hockett and Nejedly being absent. 9. HUMAN RESOURCES a. APPROVE SUCCESS SHARING SUGGESTIONS FOR INCLUSION IN PROGRAM This item was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. 10. CORRESPONDENCE a. RECEIVE AND CONSIDER LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 13.1998 FROM MR. BILL ADAMO AND MS. DIANE AINSWORTH OF MARTINEZ. REGARDING CONNECTION FEES FOR 4555 ALHAMBRA WAY IN MARTINEZ Receipt of the letter dated September 13, 1998 from Mr. Bill Adamo and Ms. Diane Ainsworth of Martinez, requesting that the Board waive connection fees for 4555 Alhambra Way in Martinez, was noted. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Menesini, that the request that the Board waive connection fees for 4555 Alhambra Way in Martinez be denied, and that staff be directed to draft a response regretfully denying the request based on Board policy never to depart from the District's schedule of fees for specific individuals, but thanki~g Mr. Adamo and Ms. Ainsworth for their efforts on the Alhambra Way Contractual Assessment District. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Members Hockett and Nejedly being absent. 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 3. 1998 It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the minutes of September 3, 1998, be approved as presented. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Members Hockett and Nejedly being absent. 12. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES a. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED OCTOBER 1. 1 998 Member Boneysteele, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that he reviewed the expenditures and found them to be satisfactory. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Menesini, that the Expenditure List dated October 1, 1998, including Self-Insurance Check Nos. 101479- 101480, Running Expense Check Nos. 113193-113434, and Sewer Construction Check Nos. 20254-20304, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Members Hockett and Nejedly being absent. 13. BUDGET AND FINANCE a. ADOPT THE AMENDED CAFETERIA PLAN DOCUMENTS MODIFIED TO MEET NEW CHANGES IN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE Following explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the amended Cafeteria Plan documents modified to meet new Internal Revenue Code requirements, be adopted as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Members Hockett and Nejedly being absent. 10 01 98 232 President Pro Tem Lucey requested that staff provide a breakdown of employee participation in each of the Cafeteria Plan options at the Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for later this month. b. RECEIVE AUGUST 1998 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Ms. Deborah Ratcliff, Controller, reviewed the results of operations and maintenance expenses for the month of August 1998, noting that expenditures were $349,000 less than budget, representing a 13.4 percent favorable variance. Year to date expenditures were $677,000 less than budget, representing a 12.5 percent favorable variance. Revenues of $1.521 million were $33,000 more than budget, representing a 2.2 percent favorable variance. 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 (LAIF) account with interest rates ranging from 5.16 percent to 6.45 percent. The latest interest rate as of August 1998 was in a Treasury and was 4.946 percent. The average yield of the LAIF account through July 1998 was 5.65 percent. President Pro Tem Lucey declared that the August 1998 Financial Statements were duly received. 14. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION a. REVIEW STATUS OF EMERGENCY REPAIR TO THE WATERSHED 44 CREEK CROSSING. DP 5059. AND DETERMINE BY 4/5 VOTE IF THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY ACTION Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that the contractor, Monterey Mechanical, began work on September 28, 1998 on the emergency repair to the Watershed 44 Creek Crossing, DP 5059. All work except minor site restoration was completed on September 29, 1998. Seeding of the disturbed area on the west bank of the Walnut Creek Channel is being scheduled by the contractor at the earliest possible date. All work will be completed for the original price of $26,000 quoted by Monterey Mechanical. Final approval of the site work has been requested from the regulatory agencies involved. No further authorization is needed from the Board for this project. 15. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS This item was taken out of order later in the agenda. 16. CLOSED SESSION a. EXISTING LITIGATION A closed session was held to discuss existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a). The title of the litigation discussed was CCCSD v. Maryellen Smith, et ai, Contra Costa County Superior Court Case No. C98-00193. At 4: 18 p.m., President Pro Tem Lucey declared the closed session to discussion existing litigation as noted above. At 4:58 p.m., President Pro Tem Lucey concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting into open session. 17. REPORT OF DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, stated that no decisions were made or votes taken in closed session which require reporting at this time. At this time, Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested that the Board return to Item 15., Announcements. The Board concurred. 10 01 98 233 15. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that the District is advertising for bids for relocation of the bioassay trailer, DP 6130. The engineer's estimate for the work is $25,000. Mr. Dolan stated that staff is concerned that the remote location of the facility may in some way be related to the bioassay problems the District has been having. At this time, President Pro Tem Lucey reverted to the order of the agenda. 18. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Pro Tem Lucey adjourned the meeting at the hour of 5:02 p.m., to reconvene at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 1998 in the Second Floor Conference Room, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, California, for a Budget and Finance Committee Meeting/Board Workshop to review the annual audit, consider debt financing issues, and other budget and finance issues. ~. ¡;;¡:. :1'7¥6....á.- sident of the Board 0 irector;{ Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: cr ary of the Centra ontra Costa nitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California 10. 01 98