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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 04-21-77 1020 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT APRIL 21, 1977 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a regular session at its regular place of meeting, 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on April 21,1977 at 7:30 P.M. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: ABSENT: Member: Gibbs, Mitchell and Boneysteele Rustigian and Allan Member Allan arrived at 7:34 P.M. Member Rustigian arrived at 7:41 P.M. 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. MINUTES OF MARCH 31, 1977 It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the minutes of March 31, 1977 be approved as presented. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell and Boneysteele None Rustigian and Allan 2. MINUTES OF APRIL 7,1977 It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the minutes of April 7, 1977 be approved with the following correction. Under "IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR, C.", change the second paragraph to read as follows: "At 8:00 P.M., President Boneysteele declared an executive session to discuss possible litigation concerning the Diablo Public Utility District and the Fred J. Early claim." Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell and Boneysteele None Rustigian and Allan III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. 04 21 77 1021 VI. OLD BUSINESS REVIEW AND DETERMINATION CONCERNING PENDING BOARD VACANCY 1. Member Gibbs advised the Board that he will be moving to Solano County the first of May and therefore will no longer be eligible to serve on the District Board. His resignation will be effective May 1, 1977 . After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, as follows: (a) that the Board appoint a replacement for Member Gibbs until the general election; (b) that staff prepare a news release requesting persons interested in appointment, submit application by May 16,1977 for review by the Board on that date; the Board proposes to hold interviews on May 19, and anticipates appointment on June 2, 1977; and (c) that the Secretary be authorized to post notice 15 days prior to appointment. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None Member Mitchell announced to the Board that he will be resigning from the District Board the early part of June. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that the press release should include Member Mitchell's contemplated resignation from the District Board early in June and that the Board would then be accepting applicants for appointment to this vacancy. All applicants for both appointments should submit letters of application and resumes including statement of qualifications. VII. NEW BUSINESS ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING 1. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the easements, as listed below, be accpeted at no cost to the District and that respective resolutions be adopted to that effect and that their recordation be authorized. Grantor Job No. Parcel No. Meislin INvestment Co. 2761 1 Glorya G. Cooley 2752 1 Lester H. Arthur 2729 1 Gallagher & Burk 2729 2 Ruth C. Roberts 2791 1 David B. Stewart 2791 2 Leonard O. Rose 2723 1 L. B. Nelson Corp. 2784 2 L. B. Nelson Corp. 2784 3 L. B. Nelson Corp. 2784 4 RESOLUTION NO. 77-85, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM MEISLIN INVESTMENT CO., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION JOB NO. 2761, PARCEL NO.1, LAFAYETTE AREA RESOLUTION NO. 77-86, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM GLORYA GOMEZ COOLEY, JOB NO. 2752 PARCEL NO.1, WALNUT CREEK AREA RESOLUTION NO. 77-87, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM LESTER H. ARTHUR, JOB NO. 2729, PARCEL NO.1, PACHECO AREA 04 21 77 1022 RESOLUTION NO. 77-88, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM GALLAGHER & BURK, INC., JOB NO. 2729, PARCEL NO.2, PACHECO AREA RESOLUTION NO. 77-89, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM RUTH C. ROBERTS, JOB NO. 2791, PARCEL NO.1 LAFAYETTE AREA RESOLUTION NO. 77-90, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM DAVID B. STEWART AND JUNE B. STEWART, JOB NO. 2791, PARCEL NO.2, LAFAYETTE AREA RESOLUTION NO. 77-91, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM LEONARDO. ROSE AND GLORIA M. ROSE, JOB NO. 2723, PARCEL NO.1, MARTINEZ AREA RESOLUTION NO. 77-92, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM L.B;NELSONCORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, JOB NO. 2784, PARCEL NO.2, SAN RAMON AREA RESOLUTION NO. 77-93, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROML. B. NELSON CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, JOB NO. 2784, PARCEL NO.3, SAN RAMON AREA RESOLUTION NO. 77-94, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICTFROML. B. NELSON CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, JOB NO. 2784, PARCEL NO.4, SAN RAMON AREA Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 2. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT AT A COST OF $100 (APPROVED 4-7-77) FROM CHARLES E. LABAT, JOB NO. X1579, PARCEL 26, WALNUT CREEK AREA Board authorized payment of $100 for this easement at the meeting of April 7, however, Mr. Labat had not executed the easement at that time. The easement has now been executed and staff is requesting acceptance and authorization for its recording and adoption of resolution. After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that a resolution accpeting the easement from Charles Labat at a cost of $100 be adopted and authorization for its recording be approved. RESOLUTION NO. 77-95, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT A COST or-$lOO FROM CHARLES E. LABAT, JOB NO. X1579, PARCEL NO. 26, (WALNUT CREEK AREA) Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 3. After discussion by Board Members and staff, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization of P. A. 77-21 (Danville area) and P. A. 77-22 (Walnut Creek area), be approved for inclusion in pending annexations to the District. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 04 21 77 1023 4. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONSENTS TO DEDICATIONS, JOB NO. 1583 AND JOB NO. 1419 After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that authorization to execute Consents to Dedications for Job No. 1583 and Job No. 1419, both in the Walnut Creek area, be approved, their recordation authorized, and that resolutions be adopted to that effect. RESOLUTION NO. 77-96, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONSENT TO DEDICATION FOR A COUNTY ROAD, JOB NO. 1583, WALNUT CREEK RESOLUTION NO. 77-97, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONSENT TO DEDICATION FOR A COUNTY ROAD, JOB NO. 1419, WALNUT CREEK Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None AUTHORIZATION FOR ATTENDANCE TO CONTRA COSTA AREA INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CONFERENCE-REGISTRATION FEE $36 5. The General Manager-Chief Engineer requested that the Board increase the number of District personnel attending this conference from 4 to 9, (2 from Engineering, 4 from Maintenance and 3 from the Plant Operations) at a total registration fee of $81. After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that authorization for 9 District personnel to attend the Contra Costa County Industrial Safety Conference at a total registration cost of $81 be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None AUTHORIZE $12,000 FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE RELOCATION OF EXISTING SEWER IN CENTER ST., PACHECO, DSP 2851 6. After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, to authorize $12,000 for design and construction of DSP 2851. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None AUTHORIZATION OF AWARD TO WINTON JONES FOR DEWATERING DIGESTER B IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,450 7. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised the Board that three bids have been received for the dewatering of Digestor "B". They are as follows: United Liquid Waste, Inc. William H. Hutchison & Son Winton Jones Contractor, Inc. $86,500 89,000 55,450 After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization to accept the bid from Winton Jones in the amount of $55,450 for the dewatering of Digester liB" be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 04 21 71, , --,-,------'-------- 1024 8. AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE 37 PERSONS FOR SUMMER PROJECTS After explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and Mr. Niles, Manager-Plant Operations, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Memb~r Gibbs, that authorization to hire 37 persons for summer projects be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 9. AUTHORIZATION TO APPOINT JOHN GRAHAM TO THE POSITION OF OPERATOR III The District Board authorized the appointment of John Graham to the position of Operator III at Range 62-A at its meeting of April 7. Staff is now requesting that the Board change the starting Range from 62-A ($1,289) to Range 62-C ($1,418). After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that John Graham be reappointed to the position of Operator III at Range 62-C (superseding Resolution No. 77-82 apPointing at Range 62-A) effective May 1, and that a resolution be adopted to that effect. RESOLUTION NO. 77-98, A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOHN GRAHAM TO THE POSITION OF OPERATOR III (SUPERSEDES RESOLUTION NO. 77-82) Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 10. AUTHORIZATION TO APPOINT ROGER HUFFMAN TO THE POSITION OF OPERATOR II I RANGE 62-A, EFFECTIVE MAY 1,1977 After explanation, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Roger Huffman be appointed to the position of Operator III, Range 62-A ($1,289) effective May 1, and that a resolution be adopted to that effect. RESOLUTION NO. 77-99, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ROGER HUFFMAN TO THE POSITION OF OPERATOR III Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 11. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF BILL FOR LITIGATION SERVICE After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the statement from Lempres & Wulfsberg for services regarding Kaiser verÅ¡u~ Peterson-Simpsor:l in the amount of $140 ' be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 12. INFORMATION a. LETTER FROM NELS CARLSON Board Members acknowledged receipt of correspondence from Mr. Nels Carlson dated April 15, 1977 requesting consideration for appointment to the pending Directorship vacancy. 04 21 77 1025 Mr. Carlson was present and was invited to address the Board. He stated his interest and qualifications as an applicant for the pending vacancy. VII 1. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dolan reported that Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager- Chief Engineer, Mr. Niles, Plant Operations Manager, and he had met with Mr. Doug Ellis, representative from the U. S. General Accounting Office concerning the new plant construction. Mr. Dolan stated that Mr. Ellis was most complimentary of Mr. Dalton and the District and our handling of the project and that he intends to make a recommendation to increase the grant monies for the solid waste energy recovery project, (Stage 5B, Phase 11). b. Mr. Dolan reported that, per Board's request at the meeting of March 31 regarding the District's effort on water conservation, we now have records showing that the office water usage has been cut back by more than 50% for the months of February and March as compared to last year's figures for the same period. c. Mr. Dolan advised that the County is proceeding with sewer abandonment in the vicinity of the County jail construction site in Martinez. The County will design and construct the new sewers and the District will inspect and accept the work. d. Mr. Dolan advised that the auxiliary contract with Monterey Mechanical is 80% complete. It should be completed within a few weeks. e. Peterson-Simpson claims they will have the secondary units operational early in May. The District staff does not believe they can meet this schedule but is hoping for completion of the secondary units by June. f. Mr. Dolan advised that he has received a letter from the Regional Water Quality Control Board requesting the District's participation in a regional water reclamation project which will involve six other agencies in the bay area. He plans to attend a meeting in May and will keep the Board advised. g. Mr. Dolan reported that Mr. Niles, Manager-Plant Operations, has indicated the water reclamation pilot plant could, with certain modifications, produce a half million gallons of reclaimed water per day. The water available to the public would have to be limited to the surplus over District needs. This water would generally be limited to use for construction purposes, however, it could be used for irrigation where inaccessible to personal contact. Mr. Dolan will be reporting back to the Board as the program develops. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT Mr. Carniato again advised the Board that the EQC charge is causing concern and we should make sure that the charge is framed correctly. 3. SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. 4. SECRETARY 5. None. COMMITTEES PERSONNEL a. Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, stated that 04 21 77 -,..,--,--------,--,,----,--",....,..,.__. ,..,..--..--------,-.---------------- 1026 with the resignation of Member Gibbs, a replacement on the Personnel Committee will be necessary. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to appoint Member Rustigian to serve as a member of the Personnel Committee on a permanent basis. b. Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, stated that he will be reviewing the material received from the Employees I Association. The date of the first "Meet and Confer" session was set for Friday, June 3, 1977. c. Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, stated that it was the recommendation of the Personnel Committee decided not to take any action on the salary adjustment for Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, at this time. EXPENDITURES President Boneysteele will be appointing a replacement for Member Mitchell, Chairman of the Expenditure Committee, upon his resignation from the Board. IX MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR a. Board Members discussed the CAS A Executive Committee Meeting to be held in San Diego on May 13-14. After discussion, it was moved by President Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization for transportation, registration and actual expenses for one Board Member, the General Manager-Chief Engineer, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, Manager-Plant Operations, and Counsel for the District attend the CASA Executive Committee Meeting at San Diego on May 13-14 be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None b. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested Board authorization to publish a press release about the District and the new General Manager-Chief Engineer. It was the consensus of the Board that authorization for the press release be approved. c. Member Gibbs stated that his resignation as a result of change of residency is with regret, but it has been a great pleasure to serve on the District Board for almost 18 years. President Boneysteele and other members of the Board expressed their regrets and indicated that they will miss Member Gibbs' advice and counsel to the Board. x. ADJOURNMENT At 9:10 P.M., President Boneysteele adjourned the meeting. ß4 d:L- President of the District ard of the Central Contra Costa Sani ary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ~ 04 21 77