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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 11-02-95 187 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 1995 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 2, 1995. President Hockett called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Menesini, Dalton, Rainey, Boneysteele, Hockett ABSENT: Members: None 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 3. CONSENT CALENDAR In the necessary absence of the General Manager-Chief Engineer Roger J. Dolan, Mr. Charles W. Batts, Plant Operations Department Manager and Acting General Manager- Chief Engineer, addressed the Board, stating that the Consent Calendar for this meeting incorporates both the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Board Committee which met on October 19, 1995 in the absence of a quorum of the Board and new items from staff. Mr. Batts stated that in the absence of a quorum on October 19, 1995, the Board Members present, President Hockett and Member Boneysteele, formed an Ad Hoc Committee to review the calendared items and make recommendations for consideration by the full Board. Mr. Batts stated that staff requests that Item m. be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion as the Contra Costa Water District has requested minor changes in the language of the Project Specific Agreement for Recycled Water in Zone 1. In addition, Board Members may pull any item for further discussion if desired. Staff would be happy to answer any questions the Board may have. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Rainey, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of Items a. through bb. excluding Item m., be approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly authorized. a. Resolution No. 95-070 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from Alamo Oaks Villas, Job 4849, Parcel 2, was adopted and recording was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None b. Resolution No. 95-071 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from MSM Development Corporation, Subdivision No. 7728, Job 5014, Parcel 1, was adopted and recording was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: 11 02 95 188 11 AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None Resolution No. 95-072 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from MSM Development Corporation, Subdivision No. 7729, Job 5014, parcel 2, was adopted and recording was authorized. c. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None Resolution No. 95-073 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from Braddock & Logan Group, Job 5043, Parcel 1, was adopted and recording was authorized. d. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None Resolution No. 95-074 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from Gordon French Development Company, Job 5045, Parcel 2, was adopted and recording was authorized. e. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None The Quitclaim Deed to Mr. David R. Warwick, et ux, Job 730, Parcel 2, was approved, the President of the Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to execute and record said Quitclaim Deed, and Resolution No. 95-075 was adopted to that effect. f. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None g. Authorization was given for P.A. 95-16 (Alamo area) and P.A. 95-17 (Alamo area) to be included in a future formal annexation to the District. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: 02 95 189 AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None h. Authorization was given to fill the vacant Maintenance Crew Member I position. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None i. Authorization was given to fill the vacant Safety and Loss Control Specialist position. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None Resolution No. 95-076 amending Exhibit A, Designated Positions and Disclosure Categories of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Conflict of Interest Code, was adopted and the Secretary of the District was authorized to submit a copy of said code amendment to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors for approval. j. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: k. Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None Resolution No. 95-077 establishing the District Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan in compliance with the State Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) regulation, appointing the General Manager- Chief Engineer as the Manager of District Emergency Operations, and defining the District Declaration of a District State of Emergency, was adopted. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: I. Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None Award of an annual contract to Precision Locating, the lowest responsible bidder, for providing underground utility locating services, was authorized at an initial contract not-to-exceed amount of $18,500. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: 11 02 95 190 AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: m. n. Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None The request for approval of the Project Specific Agreement with the Contra Costa Water District for Recycled Water in Zone 1 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. The General Manager-Chief Engineer was authorized to execute an agreement with Brugger & McCormick International for $29,100 for a Maintenance Crew Leader Development Program. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: o. Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None The Expenditure List dated October 19, 1995, including Self-Insurance Check Nos. 101010-101013, Running Expense Check Nos. 92295-92562, Sewer Construction Check Nos. 16273-16318, and Payroll Check Nos. 39803-40090, was approved as recommended. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: p. Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None The annual report of the Deferred Compensation Plan Advisory Committee for 1994-1995 was duly received. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: q. Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None An increase in the Sewer Construction Fund Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) account maximum investment balance to $7.5 million was approved. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: r. Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None The Audited Financial Statements and Management Letter for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1995 were duly received. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: 11 02 95 191 AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None The September 1995 Financial Statements and reports of Running Expense Fund, temporary investments, and Sewer Construction Fund were duly received. s. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None Resolution No. 95-078 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from Trident Associates, Job 4914, Parcel 1, was adopted and recording was authorized. t. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None Resolution No. 95-079 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from Wood Valley Development, Inc., Job 5032, Parcel 2, was adopted and recording was authorized. u. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None Resolution No. 95-080 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from Stephen R. Walsh, Job 5094, Parcel 1, was adopted and recording was authorized. v. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None Resolution No. 95-081 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from Ekaterini Makris, Job 5094, Parcel 3, was adopted and recording was authorized. w. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: 11 02 95 192 AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None x. The Grant of Easement Deeds from Presbytery of San Francisco and Mr. Fred Carr for the Pleasant Hill Relief Interceptor Project, Phase 4, DP 4985, were accepted, staff was authorized to record said Deeds with the Contra Costa County Recorder, and Resolution Nos. 95-082 and 95-083 were adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None y. The Quitclaim Deed to Furman Properties, Job 1558, Parcel 17, Walnut Creek area, was approved, the President of the District Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to execute and record said Quitclaim Deed, and Resolution No. 95-084 was adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None z. The contract work for the installation of the Treatment Plant Cogeneration Facility Project, DP 6069, was accepted and the filing of the Notice of Completion with the Contra Costa County Recorder was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: aa. Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None The contract work for the construction of the 1994-1995 Sewer Renovation Project, DP 5034, in Danville, Martinez, and Walnut Creek was accepted and the filing of the Notice of Completion was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: bb. Boneysteele, Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett None None Receipt was acknowledged of the notification of the Management Support/Confidential Group officers elected to serve during 1995-1996. This item was provided for the Board's information. No action was taken. Mr. Batts, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Senior Engineer Lynne Putnam who updated the Board on the Project Specific Agreement for Recycled Water in Zone 1, Item m. removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Ms. Putnam stated 11 02 95 193 that the Project Specific Agreement was previously presented to the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) Board of Directors. Since that time minor changes have been requested by Contra Costa Water District (CCWD). Ms. Putnam reviewed the changes which relate to installation of backflow devices and explained the coordination between CCCSD, CCWD, and recycled water customers. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Dalton, that the President of the Board of Directors be authorized to execute the Project Specific Agreement with Contra Costa Water District for Recycled Water in Zone 1. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 4. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER Mr. Batts, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested that Item 7., Human Resources, be taken out of order to accommodate interested persons in the audience. Hearing no objection, President Hockett proceeded to Item 7. 7. HUMAN RESOURCES a. DENY APPEAL OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE UNION ON BEHALF OF DAVID HOLLENBACH. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III. MECHANICAL. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARBITRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION Mr. Batts, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the Board received a copy of the arbitrator's decision and recommendation. Staff would recommend that the Board deny the appeal of the grievance by the Union on behalf of Mechanical Maintenance Technician III, David Hollenbach, in accordance with the arbitrator's findings and recommendation. However, the Board may modify or reject the decision of the arbitrator. Mr. Batts stated that one of the reasons an arbitrator is used is that the Board meeting format is not designed for the aspects of a legal hearing on such matters. Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, stated that the Board may exercise its discretion with regard to accepting, modifying, or rejecting the arbitrator's recommendations. Mr. Aim briefly reviewed the grievance procedure outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding between the District and the CCCSD Employees' Association, Public Employees' Union, Local No. One. Mr. Aim stated that the grievant or other member of the public may comment on the matter but reiterated that this is not intended to be an evidentiary hearing. Mr. Thomas M. Bond, representing Public Employees' Union, Local No. One, addressed the Board, stating that he had difficulty contacting the District's Counsel in this matter and in contacting witnesses on behalf of the grievant. Mr. Bond stated further that certain testimony was not mentioned in the arbitrator's decision, and asserted that intimidation is apparent in the transcript. Finally, Mr. Bond stated that certain documents should have been expunged from the employee's personnel file but were used in this matter. Mr. Bond thanked the Board for the opportunity to appeal this matter. Mr. Henry Clarke, representing Public Employees' Union, Local No. One, discussed what he considered to be normal progressive discipline, stating that it was not followed in this case. Mr. Clarke stated further that the fifteen day suspension without pay was extreme and urged the Board to consider reducing that considerably. Mr. Gerald Lucey, the District's Labor Counsel, responded to the comments made by Messrs. Bond and Clarke, describing the normal subpoena process used in this matter. Mr. Lucey described the counseling this employee received on many occasions and the arbitrator's findings with regard to the circumstances of the matter. Mr. Lucey stated that he has taught progressive discipline courses in law schools and colleges. Depending on the seriousness of the case, progressive discipline may require differing steps. Progressive discipline was followed in the case. Mr. Lucey recommended that the Board accept the arbitrator's recommendation and deny the appeal of the Union. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Dalton, that the appeal of the Union on behalf of Maintenance Technician III, Mechanical, David Hollenbach be denied and dismissed in accordance with the arbitrator's recommendation, 11 02 95 194 as the final action of the District. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. At this time, President Hockett reverted to the order of the agenda. a. 5. BIDS AND AWARDS CONSIDER RESPONSIVENESS OF BID BY ALAMO ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE ANNUAL POTHOLING SERVICES. CONSIDER AWARD TO LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER SUBMITTING A RESPONSIVE BID Mr. Batts, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, referred the Board to the letter from Mr. Manuel Silva, of Alamo Engineering, stating that the equipment he intended to use will not meet the District's criteria and that he has no objection if his bid is rejected. Mr. Batts recommended that the Board authorize award to Miller Pipeline, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder submitting a responsive bid. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Menesini, that the Board determines that the bid of Alamo Engineering contains a material variance and that said bid be rejected as being nonresponsive; and that award of an annual potholing contract be authorized to Miller Pipeline, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder submitting a responsive bid at an initial contract not-to-exceed amount of $97,250. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. b. AUTHORIZE AWARD OF AN ANNUAL CONTRACT TO MIKE HEANS PIPELINE SERVICES FOR TELEVISION INSPECTION SERVICES Mr. Batts, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that this is the last of three annual service contracts being bid by the District to achieve savings through economies of scale. This effort is the result of work done by the Purchasing and Materials Control Section and a Work Redesign Process Redesign Team (PRT). It was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Dalton, that award of an annual contract be authorized to Mike Heans Pipeline Services, the lowest responsible bidder, for providing television inspection services at an initial contract not-to-exceed amount of $51,350. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. a. 11 6. REPORTS GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER 1 ) Mr. Batts, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the General Manager-Chief Engineer Roger J. Dolan is in South Carolina at the Annual Conference of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers where he is assuming the office of President of that organization. 2) Mr. Batts stated that a workshop was held on November 1, 1995 with regard to siting of the District's proposed household hazardous waste permanent facility. The workshop was conducted by Deputy General Manager Paul Morsen and Associate Engineer Don Berger. President Hockett represented the Board at the workshop. Mr. Batts introduced Mr. Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager, who reported on the informal workshop on siting the household hazardous waste facility. Mr. Morsen stated that residents from the Blum Road area were invited since they might be expected to have questions or issues concerning the proposed project. Mr. Morsen stated that it was a very cordial meeting with Board and staff representatives from both Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) and Mt. View Sanitary District. Mr. Morsen reported that residents are very concerned about additional traffic, particularly truck traffic, in the neighborhood and requested that Solano Way rather than Blum Road be used to the extent possible. Mr. Morsen stated further that those present at the workshop would like some amenities or improvements for their neighborhood such as sidewalks and landscaping as a result of the District's projects. Staff will work with the residents to resolve these issues, but 02 95 195 there seemed to be general acceptance of the proposed facility. Board Members expressed a desire to work with the neighborhood to address issues and concerns particularly with regard to truck traffic. 3) Mr. Robert A. Baker, Deputy Chief Engineer, provided an update on the California Constitution Revision Commission (CCRC) efforts and discussed possible District input into the process. Mr. Baker showed a video describing the CCRC proposals. Mr. Baker stated that the "Preliminary Report" is due in December 1995 and hearings are in progress. The final proposal will be submitted in early 1996 for the November 1996 ballot. A two-thirds vote by the Legislature is required. Mr. Baker reviewed the Local Government Policy Council Task Force on Community and Economic Development which proposes reduction in special districts. Two significant revisions are recommended: . All general taxpayer subsidies be taken away (property tax, sales tax) making special districts entirely dependent on user fees (water rates, fare charges, permit fees); and . All permit authority be taken away and granted to the logical city or county jurisdiction. Mr. Baker briefly reviewed the CCRC recommendations focusing on the proposal for community charters. The charters would: . Be developed by the governmental entities currently providing services; . Require approval of local voters; . Deal with structure of government; . Leave taxing powers open; and . Reduce the number of governmental entities. Mr. Baker discussed an outline for a proposed presentation at the CCRC hearings covering the following areas: . Big versus small emphasizing technical expertise critical mass, information flow, and diversity of function; . Public view versus private featuring competition and benchmarking; . Special district model focusing on manageable size and uniformity of mission; and . Division of counties into regional service providers for public works, health and welfare, public safety and justice, and education. Mr. Baker stated that the idea would be to give a positive presentation that would encourage those hearing the comments to at least consider special districts as a viable way of providing services. Discussion followed with regard to ensuring that any fees charged will actually be used for the services provided and not for some other service, soliciting the input and support of other local special districts for the District's position, the fact that bigger is not necessarily better, the need for constructive change balanced with the need for continuity, and the need for providing good service to the public. The Board stressed the need for a positive and constructive approach. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that the elected and appointed officials of local independent sanitation and water agencies be invited to a workshop to be scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 1995 to consider the 11 02 95 196 b. 11 6) 7) 8) CCRC proposals and develop a position for presentation at the CCRC hearings in December. 4) With regard to refuse collection service, Mr. Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager, reported that it has been decided that an additional small truck will be purchased and customized to meet the demands of the City of Orinda for 677 additional hard-to-serve homes. The cost will be $88,437 or approximately $.70 per household per month for the Orinda service area. This will not affect the rest of the service areas. This cost was included in the rates adopted by the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority (CCCSWA) at its last meeting. An addendum to the contract between CCCSWA and Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI) will be prepared and scheduled for approval atthe December 14, 1995 CCCSWA Board Meeting. Member Rainey again stressed the need for Orinda residents to be advised that this additional service and cost was requested by the Orinda City Council. Mr. Morsen agreed. Member Rainey reported that the CCCSWA Board has made its initial decision with regard to appointment on an Executive Director, subject to a background check and negotiation of a contract. Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, reported that a resolution confirming assignment of the Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal franchise to Contra Costa County will be calendared for Board approval in the near future. All of the outstanding details have now been resolved and this will complete the transition process began with approval of the transition agreements earlier this year. 5) Mr. Batts, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced thatthere will be two out-of-state trips associated with on-going capital projects. Mr. Ken Clark, Engineering Contract Administrator, and Mr. Randy Grieb, Process Control Engineer, will be going to Elsag Bailey Company in Toronto to inspect the Fisher-Porter ultraviolet lamp equipment; and Mr. Matt Mahoney, Mechanical Maintenance Technician III, and Ms. Karen Huff, Maintenance Coordinator, the lead people in the Computer Maintenance Management System Improvement Project in the Plant Operations Department, will visit the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago's Stickney Treatment Plant where a similar system is in operation. Mr. Batts, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that the District will soon advertise for the Lakewood Sewer Improvements Project. The project replaces approximately 19,000 feet of sewers in the Lakewood area and is the largest in-house sewer project to date. The estimated construction cost is $2.4 million. Mr. Batts, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that the San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board has a new Executive Officer, Loretta Barsamian. Mr. Batts, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the Board has been invited to the upcoming Work Redesign Fall Event on November 15, 1995. The morning session will deal with Process Redesign Team (PRT) and Continuous Improvement Team (CIT) results and process changes. The late afternoon session will review cultural change atthe District and identify new strategic initiatives for future PRTs. The Board is invited to attend the event's luncheon and review of the Work Redesign team successes which will extend approximately an hour after the noon speaker. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT 1 ) Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, stated that based on prior direction given by the Board, efforts are being made to proceed with examination of Orinda Moraga Dispose-AlI's books and records. District 02 95 197 Counsel and staff have been unable to reach an agreement with Mr. Doug Lomow, of Orinda Moraga Dispose-All, concerning selection of an independent accounting firm to perform the inspection. Therefore, the District will file a petition requesting the Court to appoint a firm to allow this matter to move forward. c. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT None d. BOARD MEMBERS 1 ) Discussion of solid waste matters was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. 2) Member Rainey reported that she has decided to step down from the position of Special District Alternate to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). Member Rainey stated that when she accepted the position, she had been a LAFCO representative for 12 years and she had concerns that there would be a great deal of activity surrounding consolidation of special districts based on recent legislation. That has not occurred. Member Rainey stated that she felt it would be appropriate for her to step down at this time to allow someone else to' gain experience serving on LAFCO. The Contra Costa Special Districts Association will be electing a replacement in January 1996. 3) Member Boneysteele reported that the Sanitation and Water Agencies of Contra Costa County met on October 26, 1995. The main topics of discussion were the design/build project delivery alternative and repair of the West County Wastewater District/City of Richmond Outfall. A summary of the meeting was distributed to the Board. In response to questions from Member Menesini, Mr. Batts stated that the last full inspection of the District outfall by underwater divers was in August 1987. The 53 pipe joints were found to be sound and the sediment end gates and joints were in good condition. The outfall area is inspected twice a month when sampling is done. No problems have been identified. The next phase of the Outfall Project which will be done in 1996 and could incorporate new inspections. a. 7. HUMAN RESOURCES DENY APPEAL OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE UNION ON BEHALF OF DAVID HOLLENBACH. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III. MECHANICAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARBITRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION This item was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 5. 1995 a. b. MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 12. 1995 c. MINUTES OF THE AD HOC COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF OCTOBER 19. 1995 It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Dalton, that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 5, 1995, the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of October 12, 1995, and the minutes of the Ad Hoc Committee Meeting of the Board of October 19, 1995, be approved as presented. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. It was noted for the record that Members Menesini, Rainey, and Dalton were absent from the meeting of October 19, 1995. 11 02 95 198 9. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURE LIST DATED NOVEMBER 2. 1995 a. It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Expenditure List dated November 2, 1995, including Self-Insurance Check Nos. 101014- 101019, Running Expense Check Nos. 92563-92866, and Sewer Construction Check Nos. 16319-16379, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 10. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION None 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Member Menesini announced that he would report on the State Water Resources Control Board Task Forces at the November 14, 1995 Board Meeting. b. Member Rainey announced that she and General Manager-Chief Engineer Roger Dolan are working with the Boy Scouts on their Environmental Awards presentations. There are various categories for businesses, industries, public agencies, private entities, and groups for recognition of those who meet and go above and beyond their obligations in protecting the environment. Member Menesini statedthatthe Environmental Alliance and the District's cooperative effort in developing the water quality test kit might be a candidate. c. Member Boneysteele requested that staff formalize the procedure for conducting the business of the Board by an ad hoc committee of the Board when a quorum is not present. 12. CLOSED SESSION INITIATION OF LITIGATION a. The closed session scheduled to discuss initiation of litigation pursuant to Subsection (c) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code was not held. 13. REPORT OF DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION None 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Hockett adjourned the meeting at the hour of 4:58 p.m., to reconvene at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 1995 for an Adjourned Regular Board Meeting. / I . J I fL'" L ((:1"10! v ;' Ii(. IÚr )"1 tVt President of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: Se e y of the Central ntra Cost Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California II 02 95