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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 11-14-95 199 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON NOVEMBER 14, 1995 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an adjourned 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 14, 1995. President Hockett called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Menesini, Rainey, Boneysteele, Hockett ABSENT: Members: Dalton Member Dalton had advised staff that he would be unable to attend this meeting and had requested to be excused. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None a. 3. AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS ADOPT RESOLUTIONS HONORING EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS GILBERT ABEYTA. GRETCHEN ANASTASI-ROWLAND. KEN CLARK. STEVE CONSIDINE. COLETTE CURTIS-BROWN. JOHN DAY. FELIX ESPINOSA. FRANK FAVALORA. CHUCK GARDNER. GINNIE GERBER. RANDY GRIEB. KEN GRUBBS. DENNIS HALL NORM HEIBEL RICK HIGGS. DOYLE HILL DERHYL HOUCK. MUNAWAR HUSAIN. JOSE LOPEZ. BETTY LANZA. STEVE LARSEN. JOHN LePAGE. BETH MAPLES. DANTE MARCHETTI. MICHAEL PENNY. RICHARD POWELL SUSAN McNULTY RAINEY. DAVE REINDL GARY SHAW. TED SMITH. CURT SWANSON. L. SCOTT THOMPSON. AND JOE VALLERO Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that the Employee Service Award luncheon honoring employees with ten, fifteen, twenty, and twenty-five years of service will be held on November 29, 1995. At the luncheon, these employees will be recognized for their outstanding contributions and years of service. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Rainey, that Resolution Nos. 95-085. 95-086. 95-087. 95-088. 95-089. and 95-090 be adopted, commending and thanking employee service award recipients Plant Operator II Gilbert Abeyta, Engineering Technician II Gretchen Anastasi-Rowland, Contract Administrator Ken Clark, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Steve Considine, Accounting Supervisor Colette Curtis- Brown, Painter John Day, Utility Worker Felix Espinosa, Plant Operator II Frank Favalora, Maintenance Crew Member II Chuck Gardner, Administrative Secretary Ginnie Gerber, Associate Engineer Randy Grieb, Public Information and Graphics Coordinator Ken Grubbs, Associate Engineer Dennis Hall, Collection System Inspection Supervisor Norm Heibel, Plant Operator III Rick Higgs, Instrument Technician Doyle Hill, Maintenance Technician III, Mechanical, Derhyl Houck, Associate Engineer Munawar Husain, Shift Supervisor Jose Lopez, Executive Secretary Betty Lanza, Pumping Stations Operator II Steve Larsen, Instrument Shop Supervisor John LePage, Engineering Technician" Beth Maples, Maintenance Crew Leader Dante Marchetti, Assistant Engineer Michael Penny, Maintenance Crew Leader Richard Powell, Board Member Susan McNulty Rainey, Associate Engineer Dave Reindl, Maintenance Crew Leader Gary Shaw, Plant Operations Superintendent Ted Smith, Principal Engineer Curt Swanson, Plant Operator II L Scott Thompson, and Maintenance Crew Leader Joe Vallero for their years of service. The motion was approved by unanimous consent. 11 14 95 200 b. . ADOPT RESOLUTION COMMENDING MARY LOU OLIVER UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER 1 2 YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE SAN RAMON CITY COUNCIL Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that San Ramon City Councilmember Oliver has a special relationship with the District because of the years she served on the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Rainey, that Resolution No. 95-091 be adopted, commending Mary Lou Oliver upon her retirement after 12 years of service on the San Ramon City Council. The motion was approved by unanimous consent. c. ADOPT RESOLUTION COMMENDING DONALD P. FREITAS UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 16 YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, was joined by the Board in commending Donald P. Freitas on his years of service to the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) and on his contribution to the improved relations between CCWD and the District. It was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 95-092 be adopted, commending Donald P. Freitas upon his retirement after 16 years of service on the Contra Costa Water District Board of Directors. The motion was approved by unanimous consent. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Following discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Menesini, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of Item a., be received as recommended. a. The Board was advised of the close out of the Preaeration Odor Control Project (DP 7108). This item was presented for the Board's information. No action was taken. 5. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested that Item 11.a., Correspondence, be taken out of order to accommodate interested persons in the audience. a. 11. CORRESPONDENCE NOTE RECEIPT OF LETTER DATED OCTOBER 26. 1995 FROM ELMER E. AND KATHERINE S. BATTS. OF DIABLO. REGARDING JOB 5022 SECURITY DEPOSIT: CONSIDER DRAFT RESPONSE Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that Mr. and Mrs. Batts have requested that the District pay interest on the cash security deposit for Job 5022. It is the policy of the District as set forth in the District Code, that "no interest is payable on a cash or check deposit." That information, as well as information on alternative forms of security, is provided to the public who are not familiar with the process. A draft response has been prepared for the Board's consideration. Mrs. Katherine S. Batts, addressed the Board. Mrs. Batts stated that the District's policy is unfair. A cash deposit was paid to Contra Costa County and the County paid interest on the cash deposit. Mrs. Batts requested that the District pay interest on the cash deposit held in connection with Job 5022. Mrs. Batts indicated that she was unaware of the option of providing an interest bearing Certificate of Deposit (CD), even though the District provides an information sheet describing the various options. This was probably because she had not personally made the deposit. Member Boneysteele recommended that the District prepare preprinted receipts that describe the various deposit options and indicate that the CD option will earn interest for the owner/developer. 11 14 95 201 Following discussion of the alternative mechanisms available which would allow for accumulation of interest to the developer or property owner, and the methods for getting this information out to the public, it was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Menesini, that receipt of the letter dated October 26, 1995 from Elmer E. and Katherine S. Batts, of Diablo, regarding Job 5022 security deposit be noted and that the draft response be approved. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Dalton being absent. Mr. Dolan stated that he would ask the permit staff to prepare a draft receipt setting forth alternative mechanisms for security deposits, and bring it back to the Board for consideration. President Hockett thanked Mr. and Mrs. Batts for bringing this matter to the attention of the Board. At this time, President Hockett reverted to the order of the agenda. 6. BIDS AND AWARDS a. REJECT ALL BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF REDUNDANT CASCADE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, recommended that all bids for purchase of Redundant Cascade Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be rejected, and that the project be rebid incorporating changes in design criteria. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Menesini, that all bids for DP 6110, purchase of a Redundant Cascade Uninterruptible Power Supply, be rejected. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Dalton being absent. 7. REPORTS a. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER 1 ) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) is an organization that provides services to a wide variety of special districts. Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) has from time to time taken advantage of its annual "New Board Member" orientation seminars and other training events. The California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) has met most of the District's needs for legislative and program support, and the District has never joined the State CSDA. In recent years, the District has participated in CSDA at the local level as a means of keeping up-to-date with the Gotch Bill and California Constitution Revision Commission (CCRC) developments. Mr. John Mercurio, Administrative Analyst, has been the District's representative. Mr. Mercurio recently attended the CSDA annual meeting, and Member Menesini requested information on that session. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. John Mercurio, Administrative Analyst, who provided background on CSDA which was founded in 1969. CSDA has about 528 members, 31 of which are sanitary or sanitation districts. CSDA provides insurance, financing, education, and legislative advocacy services to its members. Mr. Mercurio reported that there were many valuable workshops at the annual meeting, including sessions on the California Constitution Revision Commission, public/private partnerships, and the Endangered Species Act. In addition, there are seminars on various topics throughout the year. In June, the District attended an informative seminar on consolidation issues. CSDA produces a newsletter 10 times per year featuring such topics as legislation, state agency developments, legal matters, problems and solutions, and upcoming CSDA events. Mr. Mercurio stated that although the District is not currently a member, the District could consider joining if more participation is desirable. 11 14 95 202 11 Discussion followed concerning current annual dues of approximately $1,200, and the size of the organization and the concerns of the variety of members in contrast to the concerns of the District. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that the District is currently receiving the information it needs from the California Association of Sanitation Agencies and the CSDA local chapter. There is no need to join the CSDA state organization at this time. 2) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the District employees responsible for collection of the Sewer Service Charges at the permit counter have been applying the concept of continuous improvement to their work. They have made substantial improvements over the past two years in eliminating inequities and loopholes that cause differences in the rates paid by similar customers. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Jay S. McCoy, Infrastructure Division Manager, who reported that over the past two years the Revenue Task Force has generated annual revenue in excess of $1 million. Mr. McCoy introduced Ms. Lesley Kendrick, Engineering Assistant, who was present to answer detailed questions. Mr. McCoy stated that because of inefficiencies in the District's current Sewer Service Charge system there are situations where because of customers classification errors similar users are charged the different rates. Mr. McCoy stated that the Sewer Service Charge system Multiple Use accounts are those for which non-residential customers from various user groups share a common water meter. Historically Multiple Use accounts paid Sewer Service Charges based on the lowest rate determined by user group for the account. This resulted in an inequitable charge for the restaurants and a loss of revenue for the District. The Revenue Task Force has developed a program to deal with Multiple Use parcels to help eliminate this problem. The Multiple Use accounts will be divided into groups, available information will be assembled, field inspections may be required, the owner or property manager will be contacted, and the charges revised as appropriate. It is proposed that implementation of this program begin in January 1997, with full implementation taking about three years. Discussion followed with regard to balancing resources with the benefits to be derived, and the frequent change in use of commercial properties. Mr. McCoy stated that it is also proposed that the Winter Months Calculation (Irrigation Credit) component of the Sewer Service Charge Program be reviewed. District past practice has allowed total water consumption used as the basis for the Sewer Service Charge to be adjusted for non-residential customers to subtract the water used for landscape irrigation. Historically where water meters measure both building water and landscape water use this has been accomplished by using only winter month water consumption to calculate an estimated total consumption amount then used in Sewer Service Charge computation. In some cases the Winter Months Calculation has been incorrectly assigned resulting in lost revenue to the District. It is proposed that verification of each application of the Winter Months Calculation be performed. The verification would consist of reviewing account records, performing a field check for landscaping, and revising the Sewer Service Charge database to remove the Winter Months Calculation where appropriate. It is proposed that implementation of this program begin in January 1996. The Board concurred with the proposed revisions to the Sewer Service Charge system for Multiple Use Parcels and Winter Months Calculation (Irrigation Credit). 3) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that at a previous Board Meeting, the Board asked that a plan be provided for changes in the work space and furniture in the caucus room. The Board adjourned to the caucus room where Mr. Dolan showed diagrams and described possible changes in 14 95 b. 203 the work space in the caucus room. Following discussion, the Board agreed that a narrow conference table be built and 12 chairs purchased for use in the caucus room. 4) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that Mr. Doug Lomow, of Orinda Moraga Dispose-All, has advised staff via voice mail that he has serious staffing issues and may have to "close up shop" as a result. This is in contrast to what Mr. Lomow has stated in writing where he indicated that he has every intention of finishing the term of his contract. Deputy General Manager Paul Morsen is doing what he can to prepare for any eventuality. 5) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that pressure continues to mount on the construction of the San Luis Drain. District staff is working with Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) staff to assist in their efforts to block construction of a drain that would discharge into the Delta. Any increase in agricultural drainage could have a negative impact on the District in several ways: 1) Raising contaminant levels in the Delta creates further pressure on dischargers related to effluent quality; and 2) Increased contaminant levels in CCWD water would increase effluent levels for the District and possibly affect remaining capacity for growth. This is another common ground between the District and CCWD on which we can work together. Discussion followed concerning a meeting to be held by Supervisor Torlakson on this issue. Staff will keep the Board apprised of the technical issues and the political situation. 6) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that the District is bidding a job to cover the Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) units to control potential odor sources. Gases will be scrubbed off with a compost/soil filter. The engineer's estimate for the work is $560,000. 7) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that there will be a workshop at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 1995 with local independent water and sanitary districts to discuss the California Constitution Revision Commission (CCRC) proposal and develop an intelligent position. Mr. Dolan stated that Deputy Chief Engineer Robert Baker will be attending the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) meeting later in the week and will seek out the latest information on the subject. Mr. Dolan stated that he will meet with Walnut Creek City Manager Donald Blubaugh to discuss the cities' position. 8) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, invited the Board to attend the District's holiday party scheduled for December 2, 1995. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None c. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT d. 1 ) Ms. Joyce E. Murphy, Secretary of the District, stated that holidays and the California Association of Sanitation Agencies meeting conflict with the regularly scheduled January Board Meetings. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that the regularly scheduled January Board Meetings be cancelled and one Adjourned Regular Board Meeting be scheduled at 2:00 p.m. on January 11, 1996. BOARD MEMBERS 1 ) Member Rainey reported that Ms. Janet Schneider was appointed Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority (CCCSWA) Executive Director. Ms. Schneider currently works for the City of Walnut Creek and has provided staff support to CCCSWA. On behalf of the CCCSWA Board of Directors, Member Rainey and President Hockett complimented Ms. Cathryn Freitas, 11 14 95 204 2) 11 Human Resources Manager, and her staff on the excellent job they did in managing the recruitment and interview process. Member Menesini reported that as a result of a lawsuit on the Enclosed Bays and Estuaries Plan and the Inland Surface Waters Plan, Task Forces were formed to reach consensus among the various stakeholders. The following Task Forces were formed: . Chemical Specific Objectives Task Force . Site Specific Objectives Task Force . Toxicity Objectives Task Force . Agricultural Waters Task Force . Effluent Dependent Waters Task Force . Permitting and Compliance Task Force . Watershed Task Force . Economic Considerations Task Force The work of these Task Forces was to be done pursuant to the State Porter- Cologne Act and the Federal Clean Water Act. Each Task Force had 11 representatives, one from each of the following areas: . Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) . Agricultural Business . Water Supply . Storm Water . Industry . Environmental . Public Health . U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) . U.S. Fish and Wildlife and Department of Fish and Game . Regional Water Quality Control Boards . State Water Quality Control Boards Member Menesini stated that he served on five of the Task Forces. Member Menesini reported that discussion in the Chemical Specific Objectives Task Force was quite technical. Major issues of discussion were: 1) Site specific water quality objectives; 2) Attainability; 3) Synergistic additives; 4) Water quality objectives development (U.S. EPA "Gold Book:" 5) Site specific objectives versus default; 6) Dissolved oxygen; 7) Chemical speciation (transformation of); and 8) Total versus dissolved metals. The Site Specific Objectives Task Force used a decision tree to evaluate specific site variances. Issues discussed by the Site Specific Objectives Task Force included: 1) Beneficial use; 2) Environmental character; 3) Water quality conditions; 4) Economic considerations; and 5) Development and use of water recycling. 14 95 205 Member Menesini reported that the Agricultural Waters Task Force became a forum for discussion between rice farmers and environmental interests. Issues associated with the Agricultural Waters Beneficial Use Designation are that it is: 1) Unique; 2) Closed; 3) Limited beneficial use; and 4) An "existing use." The Task Force spent a lot of time on definition of terms and developed a flow chart for the hierarchy for regulation. This work resulted in a report of the Public Advisory Task Force to the State Water Quality Control Board. The Watershed Task Force reported on the Watershed Management Approach. The concept is a coordinated and comprehensive approach for looking at all factors of water quality as follows: . Define the watershed; . Promote net environmental gain within a watershed; . Look at macro and micro watersheds; . Site specific objectives planning; . Assure commitments; . Accurate assessments; and . Public awareness, education, and involvement. Member Menesini reported that the Economic Considerations Task Force discussion centered on the following issues: 1) Analysis; 2) Geographic focus; and 3) Economic based decision-making using a benefit cost analysis balancing social costs and societal benefits, and cost effectiveness and affordability. In closing, Member Menesini stated that he gained a tremendous amount of information from dealing with each of the participants on each of the Task Forces. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and Member Menesini discussed that this work will be presented to the State Board staff and is scheduled for completion in two years with implementation set for the summer of 1 997. The Board of Directors and District staff commended and thanked Member Menesini for the incredible amount of work he did for the Task Forces. a. 8. SOLID WASTE CONSIDER APPROVAL OF INDEMNITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY (CCCSW A) AND CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT (CCCSD) TO ALLOW THE AUTHORITY'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE DISTRICT IN ORDER TO RECEIVE PAYROLL AND BENEFIT SERVICES: AND APPROVE THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN CCCSWA. CCCSD. AND JANET SCHNEIDER Following explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Indemnity Agreement be approved between the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority (CCCSWA) and the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) to allow the Authority's Executive Director to be employed by the District in order to receive payroll and benefit services; and that the Employment Contract be approved between CCCSWA, CCCSD, and Janet Schneider, the Authority's Executive Director. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Dalton being absent. 11 14 95 206 a. 9. ENGINEERING ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING DIRECTIONAL DRILLING DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH UTILX CORPORATION FOR THE MARTINEZ DOWNTOWN TRUNK SEWER PROJECT. DP 4950 Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Jay S. McCoy, Infrastructure Division Manager, who described the proposed Directional Drilling Demonstration Project which will install 550 feet of 8-inch sewer along Pine Street between Melius and Susanna Streets in Martinez. Mr. McCoy stated that this is a busy commercial area near the county jail and courts. This project will relieve the undercapacity sewer with a history of overflows. The use of the directional drilling trenchless technology is the most practical alternative for the project to minimize construction and traffic impacts on the neighborhood. The objectives of the directional drilling demonstration are to demonstrate the specific capabilities of the UTILX drilling equipment and method, to install a sewer on a one percent grade, to maintain a consistent grade, and to install a sewer with minimal traffic disruption on a heavily travelled street. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Menesini, that Resolution No. 95-093 be adopted, finding that pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400 (b), that entering into a contract for use of UTI LX Corporation's directional drilling technology is required so that the District may perform a field test or experiment to determine the suitability of the technology for future District use; and that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to execute a contract with UTILX Corporation in the amount of $49,500 for construction of the Martinez Downtown Trunk Sewer, DP 4950. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Dalton being absent. b. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO ALLOCATE $ 3 5 .000 FROM THE COLLECTION SYSTEM PROGRAM CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT FOR THE LAS TRAMPAS CREEK STORM DAMAGE REPAIR PROJECT. DP 5080 It was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to allocate $35,000 from the Collection System Program Contingency Account for the Las Trampas Creek Storm Damage Repair Project, DP 5080. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Dalton being absent. 10. HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECT STAFF TO SECURE THE SERVICES OF AN ARBITRATOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DISTRICT'S GRIEVANCE APPEAL PROCEDURES a. Member Boneysteele stated that Mr. Russell Leavitt, Planning Assistant, provided substantial support and encouragement to him during his election campaign. For that reason, Member Boneysteele indicated that he would abstain from participation in consideration of this matter. Member Rainey stated that Mr. Leavitt gave her the same support and questioned whether she should abstain as well. Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, stated that where contributions of more than $250 or in-kind contributions in excess of $250 have been made, an elected official would be prevented from voting on a matter for that person for a period of one year. Mr. Aim stated that in this case he does not believe there is a legal conflict since more than one year has elapsed and there is some question as to whether the in-kind contribution was in excess of $250. Member Rainey stated that she felt comfortable with the fact that a year has passed and that a conflict of interest would not exist based on the explanation by District Counsel. It was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Menesini, that staff be authorized to secure the services of an arbitrator in accordance with the District's appeal procedures in the grievance of Planning Assistant Russell Leavitt. There being no 11 14 95 207 objection, the motion was approved with Member Dalton being absent and Member Boneysteele abstaining. a. 11. CORRESPONDENCE NOTE RECEIPT OF LETTER DATED OCTOBER 26. 1995 FROM ELMER E. AND KATHERINE S. BATTS. OF DIABLO. REGARDING JOB 5022 SECURITY DEPOSIT; CONSIDER DRAFT RESPONSE This item was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. 12. EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURE LIST DATED NOVEMBER 14. 1995 a. Member Menesini, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that he and Member Boneysteele reviewed the expenditures and found them to be satisfactory. It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Expenditure List dated November 14, 1995, consisting of Self-Insurance Check Nos. 101020-101023, Running Expense Check Nos. 92867-93042, Sewer Construction Check Nos. 16380-16414, and Payroll Check Nos. 40091-40366, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Dalton being absent. 13. BUDGET AND FINANCE RECEIVE OCTOBER 1995 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS a. Ms. Deborah Ratcliff, Controller, reviewed the results of operations and maintenance expenses for the month of October 1995, noting that expenditures were $82,000 less than budget representing a 3.7 percent favorable variance. For the four months ended October 1995, expenditures were $534,000 less than budget representing a 5.8 percent favorable variance. Operations and maintenance revenues for the four months ended October 1995 were $1.7 million, 2.7 percent below budget. Ms. Ratcliff reported that the District's temporary investments were held in Treasury bills and Treasury notes, commercial paper, and the District's Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) account with interest rates ranging from 4.165 percent to 6.8 percent. The latest interest rate as of November 1995 was 5.74 percent. The average yield of the District's LAIF account was 5.8 percent as of September 1995. Ms. Ratcliff stated that the District is experiencing a trend wherein interest rates are slowly slipping downward. President Hockett declared that the October 1995 Financial Statements were duly received. 14. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION None 1 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that the District is planning to send a letter to Acme Landfill advising them that the agreement to provide leachate treatment services will be terminated at the end of the current term. Mr. Dolan stated further that staff understands that Acme is preparing a proposal through the mediated settlement process discussed with the Board in closed session in September 1995. Staff is not aware of the specifics of the proposal at this time. 11 14 95 208 16. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Hockett adjourned the meeting at the hour of 5:18 p.m. to reconvene at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 1995, for an Adjourned Regular Board Meeting/Board Workshop on the California Constitution Revision Commission Proposal. 1/} , t~ {'I' , ---/ ¿, (tz: ý'-i 0/ ¿ ! -./ ( -f~ 1V' .J --Ý?/~ / President of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: Ct- t. Se r a of the Central ntra Co Sanitary District, ounty of Contra Costa, State of California 11 14 95