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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 10-16-97 244 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON OCTOBER 16, 1997 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 16, 1997. President Menesini called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Lucey, Nejedly, Hockett, Boneysteele, Menesini ABSENT: Members: None 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 3. AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS a. RECEIVE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATORS AWARD FOR THE DISTRICT'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN President Menesini stated that the District has received the International Association of Business Communicators Award for the 50th Anniversary Campaign. The District was selected from among many professional advertising agencies to receive this prestigious award. President Menesini presented the International Association of Business Communicators Award to Mr. Ken Grubbs, Public Information and Graphics Coordinator. Mr. Grubbs stated that this award recognizes the District for its outstanding 50th Anniversary Campaign which included various publications and activities all produced on a limited budget. Mr. Grubbs recognized 50th Anniversary Task Force Members Public Information and Production Assistant II Tim Tullis, Records and Information Coordinator II Josh Maresca, Management Analyst John Mercurio, Associate Engineer Tom Godsey, Pumping Stations Superintendent Clarence Covey, Training and Resource Technician Jane Parker, Community Affairs Manager Harriette Heibel, Graphic Technician III Son Nguyen, Public Information and Production Assistant I Chris Carpenter, Senior Building Maintenance Technician Bob Robertson, former Board Member Sue Rainey, and Board President Mario Menesini for their contributions to this effort. Mr. Grubbs stated that in addition, there were a number of subcommittees who worked on activities including the picnic and open house. b. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS HONORING EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS CHERYL ARSTANI. DAVID BALDI. EUGENE BEARDSLEY. JAMES BELCHER. RUTH BENNETT. KIMBLE BEST. CHARLES BLASINGAME. RICHARD BOYLAN. WILLIAM BRENNAN. JACK CASE. LESLIE CHAPMAN. ELIZABETH CHARLTON. ROBERT COLON. BRUCE DOBEY. ROGER DOLAN. ROBERT DRAGON. GEORGE FOWLER. JANICE FROST. WILLIAM GAY. B. TOM GODSEY. WILLIAM GREGORY. ELAINE JACOBS. RUSSELL LEAVITT. JULIE LOPEZ. PEDRO MENDOZA. JAMES MINOR. KENNETH MOON. WALTER NORMAN. DALE OHDA. JONALEA OSTLUND. J. ALLEN ROBINSON. JAMES RUETENIK. RAYMOND SAWYER. BRADLEY SCALISE. ADELA SCHWITTERS. BA THAN. GREGORY WALKER. JOE WHITE. AND JAMES ZEIGER Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that for many years the District has recognized people who day in and day out come to work and do a good job without which the District would not be able to operate. The service awards program recognizes those with ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five, thirty, and thirty-five years of service. At a luncheon on October 29, 1997 these employees will be honored for their outstanding contributions and years of service. President Menesini stated that it is a 10 16 97 245 pleasure to recognize the large number. of people who have contributed to the District through the years. It was moved by Member Lucey and seconded by President Menesini, that Resolution Nos. 97-162. 97-163. 97-164.97-165.97-166.97-167.97-168.97-169,97-170.97- 171.97-172.97-173.97-174.97-175.97-176.97-177. 97-178. 97-179. 97-180. 97- 181. 97-182. and 97-183 be adopted, commending and thanking employee service award recipients Principal Buyer Cheryl Arstani, Engineering Assistant David Baldi, Plant Operator II Eugene Beardsley, Senior Engineer James Belcher, Safety Technician Ruth Bennett, Construction Inspector Kimble Best, Senior Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic Charles Blasingame, Construction Equipment Operator Richard Boylan, Plant Engineering Division Manager William Brennan, Associate Engineer Jack Case, Engineering Technician II Leslie Chapman, Land Surveyor Elizabeth Charlton, Maintenance Crew Leader Robert Colon, Plant Operator III Bruce Dobey, General Manager-Chief Engineer Roger Dolan, Construction InspectorlDesigner Robèrt Dragon, Shift Supervisor George Fowler, Administrative Secretary Janice Frost, Maintenance Crew Leader William Gay, Associate Engineer B. Tom Godsey, Real Property Specialist William Gregory, Household Hazardous Waste Supervisor Elaine Jacobs, Management Analyst Russell Leavitt, Administrative Aide Julie Lopez, Chemist II Pedro Mendoza, Senior Household Hazardous Waste Technician James Minor, Computer Systems Technician Kenneth Moon, Plant Operator II Walter Norman, Plant Maintenance Superintendent Dale Ohçla, Chemist II Jonalea Ostlund, Maintenance Supervisor J. Allen Robinson, Survey Party Chief James Ruetenik, Pumping Stations Operator II Raymond Sawyer, Plant Operator III Bradley Scalise, Engineering Technician II Adela Schwitters, Associate Engineer Ba Than, Maintenance Technician II Gregory Walker, Maintenance Crew Member II Joe White, and Plant Operator II James Zeiger for their years of service. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. c. ADOPT A RESOLUTION COMMENDING TALKSICS TOASTMASTERS CLUB #6718 ON ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that ten years ago the Talksics Toastmasters Club was formed at the District. This group has contributed to the very competent and professional presentations made by District staff at Board Meetings. The proposed resolution will be presented to the Talksics Toastmasters Club at their luncheon meeting on October 22, 1997. Member Lucey commended the Toastmasters organization on the excellent skills and experience it provides, stating Toastmasters is an outstanding organization. Member Lucey stated that he serves as a volunteer high school speech coach. Many people do not go through the speech program but as adults gain those valuable skills through Toastmasters. It was moved by Member Lucey and seconded by Member Hockett, that Resolution No. 97-184 be adopted, commending Talksics Toastmasters Club #6718 on its 10th anniversary. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Lucey, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of Items a. through f., be approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly authorized. a. Resolution No. 97-185 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from Bank of Stockton, Job 5226, Parcel 5, Codorniz Lane, Walnut Creek, was adopted and recording was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Hockett, Lucey, Nejedly, Boneysteele, Menesini None None 10 16 97 246 10 b. Resolution No. 97-186 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from William J. Holland, Job 5000, Parcel 2, Alhambra Way, Martinez, was adopted and recording was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Hockett, Lucey, Nejedly, Boneysteele, Menesini None None c. Resolution No. 97-187 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from M. Gertrude Brown, Job 5209, Parcel 1, near Janin Place, Pleasant Hill, was adopted and recording was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Hockett, Lucey, Nejedly, Boneysteele, Menesini None None d. The attendance of Mr. Thomas Trice, Senior Engineering Assistant, was authorized at the December 2 and 3, 1997 seminar on Improving Construction Inspection Skills, and the attendance of Mr. Henry Thom, Senior Engineer, was authorized at the December 4 and 5, 1997 seminar on Maintaining Asphalt Pavements, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at a total cost of $1,900. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Hockett, Lucey, Nejedly, Boneysteele, Menesini NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None e. The allocation of $8,500 from the General Improvement Program Contingency Account was authorized to complete the purchase of an overflow response equipment trailer. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Hockett, Lucey, Nejedly, Boneysteele, Menesini None None f. Resolution No. 97-188 was adopted, confirming the publication of District Ordinance No. 202, which creates Title 11 of the District Code establishing rules and regulations for use of recycled water. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Hockett, Lucey, Nejedly, Boneysteele, Menesini None None 16 97 247 5. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested that Item 8.a., Engineering, be taken out of order after Reports and before the break. a. 6. REPORTS GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER 1 ) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that several months ago an overview of ideas for the District web page was presented and the Board endorsed the overall approach and provided guidance to staff on several key points including the nature of the information that should be presented regarding the Board of Directors. At that time the District was participating in a static web page as part of the Association for Bay Area Governments (ABAG) site. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Ken Grubbs, Public Information and Graphics Coordinator, who stated that web technology is one of the fastest growing technologies today. While there is a lot of junk on the web, there is also a great deal of useful information. The District proposes to use this technology to communicate with our publics. District employees that have direct and regular communication with the public were interviewed. That information was used in preparing the information on the District's web page. All of the text, pictures, and graphics were converted from a printed format into the web format. The information on the District web page is currently being reviewed by District employees. The Board is also invited to view the site and give any corrections or suggested changes to Public Information staff. The goal is to have all changes executed by November 1, 1997. At that time, staff will begin to advertise the District site to the public. Mr. Grubbs took the Board on a quick tour of the site, touching on information from the five main areas: About Central San, Services, Sewer System, Organization, and Education. Mr. Grubbs reviewed the next steps, stating that the web site is being reviewed by District employees. Employees are to submit changes by October 20, 1997. The changes will be incorporated by November 1, 1997. Once the final changes are made, the public will be advised of the web site through the next edition of the Pipeline newsletter. The web site address will be included on District stationery, business cards, and in District education programs. Links will be established with other web sites including ABAG, other sanitary and water agencies, cities, and Chambers of Commerce. E-mail and any comments from the public will be monitored. Changing areas such as Board Meeting agendas will be updated on a regular basis. Comments from employees and the public will be reviewed as to the need for new pages. In closing, Mr. Grubbs stated that this is a unique product for the District. The District has some good information to share that will represent the District in a positive way. Discussion followed with regard to the web site provider, the fact that there is no additional charge for District residents for household hazardous waste services, and the concern that the public may not know who "Central San" is and therefore the full name of the District be used in some prominent place on the web site. President Menesini thanked Mr. Grubbs for his interesting presentation. 2) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that in fiscal year 1993- 1994, District employees identified an opportunity for improving revenue without raising rates. They felt there were places where customers were not paying the full rates applicable. From time to time staff has returned to the Board for guidance in adding various groups of customers who had not been paying the appropriate rates and charges. That has been done without much adverse public reaction at the Board level. That is owed in part to the courtesy and professionalism of staff doing that work and contacting those customers; Last year staff presented multi-use parcels and irrigation credits as the next areas on which to focus. Multi-use parcels are shopping centers 10 16 97 248 10 containing high strength dischargers, and irrigation credits are discounts given based on the understanding that all the water purchased does not go into the sewer. Staff indicated at that time that multi-use parcels were the highest priority. Mr. Dolan introduced Engineering Assistant Lesley Kendrick, who updated the Board relative to irrigation credits. Ms. Kendrick stated that over the past year since this subject was last discussed with the Board, staff has reviewed and conducted an assessment of winter month and other irrigation type credits given to some customers. The following conclusions were reached. When an account is opened for routine work, multi-use parcel work or for any other reason, the entire account is now reviewed so that when the work on that account is finished the whole job has been done and no issues such as irrigation credits are outstanding. The work is documented to avoid duplication or reinventing the wheel in the future. Ms. Kendrick stated further that the winter month and other irrigation credit recognizes that customers use water for irrigation in the summer months. Winter months are used to calculate the entire year's Sewer Service Charge. Ms. Kendrick stated that there was some question as to where this was appropriate and where it was not. Approximately 200 accounts were reviewed. Very few had significant dollar amounts associated with this issue. Based on that, staff concluded there was no significant unrealized revenue there. Ms. Kendrick stated that it is recommended that staff continue to place effort on year-to-year routine updates and work on multi- use parcels. By doing that, any remaining problem issues will be resolved as work proceeds and staff effort can be focused where it will be most worthwhile: staying on track with the equity issues and multi-use parcel issues. Ms. Brenda Wener, Sewer Service Charge Technician, provided a status report on the multi-use parcel program. Randomly selected multi-use centers were reviewed. As of September 9, 1997, 37 multi-use centers encompassing 116 parcels had been completed. Five hundred seventy records were added or changed. Sixty-seven percent involved an increase, thirty percent had no change, and three percent decreased. Ms. Wener stated that overall the program has gone very well. Some issues relating to collection of additional charges were encountered. For example, property managers bill their tenants on a calendar year basis and the District bills on a fiscal year basis. On-going staff efforts will be directed at collections and annual update of records. As a result of this work $65,000 additional revenue was collected in fiscal year 1996-1997. The net increase to the 1997-1998 revenue is estimated to be in the range of $92,000. Four hundred fourteen parcels have been identified but have not yet been reviewed. Review of these parcels should be completed by the year 2001. Discussion followed with regard to updating the information once the parcels are in the system, and the necessity of equity in rates. Mr. Dolan and the Board thanked Ms. Kendrick and Ms. Wener for developing the process for review of multi-use parcels and irrigation credits, for realizing substantial financial gains, and for achieving fairness for customers. 3) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that the District is advertising for the Recycled Water Customer Connections Project. This project was described to the Board at the last meeting. The engineer's estimate for the work is $774,000. Mr. Dolan announced that the Contra Costa Country Club has signed the agreement discussed with the Board at the last meeting. 4) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the County Charter Commission has requested information on current partnerships and ideas for possible future partnerships. At an earlier Board Meeting, Member Lucey had asked staff to consider entrepreneurial activities that the District might be able to do. Yesterday the Managers brainstormed options and came up with several: pooled purchasing, consolidated permitting/underground 16 97 b. 249 services alert (USA)/construction inspection, cooperation between household hazardous waste facilities, enhanced training opportunities, and risk management and pooled insurance. These concepts have been forwarded to County support staff. Mr. Dolan stated that he does not know what will come of this, but District staff will continue to look for such opportunities and promote them. 5) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility grand opening event will be held on October 24, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. 6) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that there will be a Contra Costa Special Districts Association (CCSDA) meeting on Monday, October 20, 1997. There will be an election for the special district alternate representative to Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) at that meeting. 7) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that with removal of the chlorine tank car and sulfur dioxide, it is no longer necessary for Board Members to sign in at the front desk. Sign-in had been required as a safety precaution. 8) General Manager-Chief Engineer Roger J. Dolan and Deputy General Manager Paul Morsen, provided a brief status report on the Elsberry lawsuit. 9) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) will hold community meetings on the Lamorinda Recycled Water Project in Richmond on October 21, 1 997 and in Lafayette on October 27, 1997. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT 1 ) Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, announced that in the matter of the cross complaint by the District against Blackhawk Country Club in the BienkelLeonard lawsuit, the trial set for October 27, 1997 has been continued to December 9, 1997 at the request of the Blackhawk Country Club. In addition, the Blackhawk Country Club requested further mediation after they received the demand letter authorized by the District Board. c. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT d. None BOARD MEMBERS 1 ) Member Lucey, Chair of the Personnel Committee, reported that he and President Menesini met with staff on October 10, 1997. At that meeting authorization was given to fill the vacant Plant Operator position and soon to be vacant Management Information System (MIS) Administrator position. At this time, President Menesini departed from the order of the agenda to consider Item 8.a., Engineering. 8. ENGINEERING AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WOODWARD-CLYDE FOR OUTFALL INCLINOMETER MONITORING. OUTFALL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. PHASE 4. DP 7184 a. Mr. William Brennan, Plant Engineering Division Manager, passed around a short segment of the inclinometer pipe and explained how it works. Mr. Brennan reviewed the history of the outfall which was installed between 1958 and 1960. The outfall is constructed of 72-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe. It has 1,832 pipe joints, is 3.5 miles long, and is located in very soft, highly compressible marine clay soils. In September 1978, a slope 10 16 97 250 failure at the Acme Fill north parcel moved the outfall. The $1,043,000 repair project was completed in September 1980. In August 1984 outfall leaks were identified near IT. By October 1984 the outfall inspection and repair was completed. This work involved dewatering the outfall, bypassing flow through the plant pond system, inspecting and pressure testing joints, and sealing 180 leaking joints. The project was completed within 30 day. as required by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. The total cost was $670,000. Mr. Brennan stated that the next phase of the Outfall Project began with geotechnical work in 1986. A diver and a remote operated vehicle were used during the design to evaluate the condition of the outfall when full of effluent with flow diverted. This technique allowed videotapes to be made, recording measurements of joint separation. The construction work was done in the summer of 1988. The 1988 scope was an expansion of the 1984 work, and was principally comprised of dewatering the outfall, bypassing flow through the plant pond system, inspecting and pressure testing joints, sealing 126 leaking joints, grouting and sealing 40 dry pipe joints found to have separated excessively, installing internal thrust restraint, surge protection, and survey monuments and inclinometers. The total cost of this work was $2.2 million. Mr. Brennan stated that there are 13 inclinometers in place monitoring soil movement along the outfall alignment. With closure of the Acme Fill north parcel and future closure of the east parcel, it is recommended that additional inclinometers be installed. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to execute a professional engineering services agreement with a cost ceiling not to exceed the amount of $116,000 with Woodward-Clyde for outfall inclinometer monitoring, Outfall Improvements Project, Phase 4, DP 7184. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. At this time, President Menesini reverted to the order of the agenda. 7. BREAK At 3:45 p.m., President Menesini declared a recess, reconvening at the hour of 3:55 p.m. with all parties present as previously designated. a. 8. ENGINEERING AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WOODWARD-CLYDE FOR OUTFALL INCLINOMETER MONITORING. OUTFALL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. PHASE 4. DP 7184 This item was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. 9. LEGAL/LITIGATION a. DENY CLAIM FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE BY MR. GUS S. KRAMER. PROPERTY OWNER AT 1225 ARREBA STREET. MARTINEZ. CALIFORNIA President Menesini turned the meeting over to President Pro Tern Nejedly and abstained from participating in the discussion of this item. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that staff is still in negotiations with Mr. Kramer, trying to obtain substantiation of his claim. Mr. Dolan described the situation and recommended that the Board deny the claim to ensure timely compliance with legal requirements. It was moved by Member Lucey and seconded by Member Hockett, that the claim by Mr. Gus S. Kramer for property damage be denied and referred to staff for further action as required. The motion was approved with President Menesini abstaining as noted above. At this time, President Pro Tem Nejedly turned the meeting back over to President Menesini. 10 16 97 251 . 10. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURE LIST DATED OCTOBER 16. 1997 a. Member Lucey stated that he would abstain from consideration of the Expenditure List dated October 16, 1997 because it contains payment to the firm of Corbett and Kane, the law firm from which he receives deferred compensation. It was moved by Member Nejedly and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Expenditure List dated October 16, 1997, including Self-Insurance Check Nos. 101358- 101365, Running Expense Check Nos. 106086-106378, Sewer Construction Check Nos. 18930-18985, and Payroll Check Nos. 46644-46931, be approved as recommended. The motion was approved with Member Lucey abstaining as noted above. 11. BUDGET AND FINANCE RECEIVE THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND MANAGEMENT LETTER FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30. 1997 a. Ms. Deborah Ratcliff, Controller, distributed a revised draft of the audited financial statements, noting that a minor change to the last page was made affecting two other pages. An accrual was booked to General Plant and Equipment which should have been booked to Net Property, Plant and Equipment. Ms. Ratcliff stated that the Board Budget and Finance Committee met with representatives of Hood and Strong and reviewed the results of the audited financial statements and Manager Letter for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997 in detail. It was a clean audit. Ms. Ratcliff reported that actual revenue of $28,004,000 was $499,000 less than budget representing a 1.8 percent unfavorable variance. Actual expenses of $27,150,000 was $1,189,000 less than budget, representing a 4.2 percent favorable variance. Revenue over expense was $854,000, a $690,000 positive variance. The Running Expense Fund balance at June 30, 1997 was $7,519,000. Ms. Ratcliff reviewed the auditor's recommendations and the planned District corrective action as set forth in the position paper. Ms. Ratcliff commended Accounting staff for doing such a good job in getting work papers done for the auditors, saving significant costs for the District. Member Boneysteele stated that he believes the District has never had a smoother audit. District staff is to be commended. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Nejedly, that the audited financial statements and Management Letter for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997 be received. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. b. RECEIVE THE 1996-1997 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that a complete position paper and report have been provided to the Board. Staff would be happy to answer any questions. Member Boneysteele stated that the Trucker Huss benefits law firm will be providing guidance as to the Board's oversight responsibility for the District's Deferred Compensation Plan. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Lucey, that the annual report of the Deferred Compensation Plan Advisory Committee for 1 996- 1997 be received. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. a. 12. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION REVIEW STATUS OF EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO 20-INCH PIPE IN MALTBY PUMPING STATION AND DETERMINE BY 4/5 VOTE IF THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY ACTION 10 16 97 252 Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that as required by law, staff must report on the status of emergency repairs to the 20-inch pipe in the Maltby pumping station and request Board authorization to finish the work begun previously. A temporary fix is in place and work on the permanent repair is progressing. Authorization to continue the emergency repair is requested to ensure that the repair is completed prior to the wet weather season and the additional impacts expected from EI Niño. It was moved by Member Nejedly and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that there is a need to continue the emergency action for repair to the 20-inch pipe in the Maltby pumping station. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Nejedly, Boneysteele, Lucey, Hockett, Menesini None None 13. ANNOUNCEMENTSISUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS President Menesini asked if it would be timely for a Management Information System (MIS) Update. Member Hockett requested an update on the Kendall overflow in Orinda. Ms. Bonnie Allen, Risk Manager, reported that final repairs are being done by the insurance company for the contractor who was working in the area and caused the overflow. Member Boneysteele requested a report on the status of the Smith condemnation in Pleasant Hill. President Menesini requested a report on the upcoming Water Environment Federation Conference which several staff members are scheduled to attend. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Menesini adjourned the meeting at the hour of 4:36 p.m., to reconvene at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 1997, in the lobby of the Headquarters Office Building at 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, California, for a tour of Treatment Plant Projects. '- ~ C4'io A. II. U1.e ~ Presid t ohKé Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: U- í. ~/ Se et r of the C~ Co a anitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California 10 16 97