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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 06-09-77 1052 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JUNE 9, 1977 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an adjourned regular session at its regular place of meeting, 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on June 9, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. Before proceeding with roll call, President Boneysteele requested that Mr. Hopkins, Secretary of the District swear in Mr. Nels E. Carlson, Jr., as a member of the District Board, after which President Boneysteele extended a welcome to Mr. Carlson on behalf of the Board. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: ABSENT: Members: Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MAY 26, 1977 The minutes of the meeting of May 26, 1977 were approved as presented. IlL APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES After discussion, Member Carlson requested that he be allowed to study the expenditures before their approval by the Board. President Boneysteele agreed to take up approval of expenditures later in the meeting. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. V1. OLD BUSINESS 1. BUDGET The Board reviewed and discussed the tentative date schedule for considering various components of the 1977-78 Budget. Staff requested that the Budget be adopted by July 31, 1977 in order to meet the Contra Costa County schedule for setting the tax rate. VI1. NEW BUSINESS 1. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING After discussion with Member Carlson as to Board procedure on the above item, it was by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the easements, as listed below, be accepted 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. State of California 1565 Misc. J. W. Silveira, et ux, and Western Insurance Co. 2845 3 06 09 77 1053 RESOLUTION NO. 77-129~ A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM STATE OF CALIFORNIA, JOB NO. 1565, PARCEL MISCELLANEOUS, LAFAYETTE AREA RESOLUTION NO. 77-130, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM J.W. SILVEIRA AND BARBARA P. SILVIERA, AND WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY, JOB NO. 2845, PARCEL NO.3, LAFAYETTE AREA Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 2. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FOR FRED BYERS AND KATHRYNE J. BYERS~ JOB NO. 1212, PORTION OF LOT 91, ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that this is a public easement granted to the District that is no longer needed. A as it has been replaced by a private easement. A house to be constructed on the adjoining property will be served by the private easement. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, to approve the execution of a Quit Claim Deed to Fred Byers and Kathryne J. Byers, Job No. 1212, Portion of Lot 91, adopt a resolution and authorize its recording. RESOLUTION NO. 77-131, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED TO FRED BYERS AND KATHRYNE J. BYERS, JOB NO. 1212, PORTION OF LOT 91 Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None AUTHORIZATION FOR TWO PARCELS, P.A. 77-30 AND P.A. 77-31, BOTH IN THE ALAMO AREA, TO BE INCLUDED IN PENDING ANNEXATIONS TO THE DISTRICT 3. Board nembers queried staff as to how many Pending Annexations the District has to date. Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, replied that we now have quite a few and that the District will be presenting them for formal annexation in about two months. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained to Member Carlson the reason for the Board's concern over pending annexations is due to the 30 mgd flow capacity of the Treatment Plant and stated that staff is looking for modifications that can be made to increase the capacity and the NPDES permit limit. Staff is now working out a plan for presentation to the Board in July, whereby the Board will be able to determine the estimated volume of flow to be generated by the pending annexation at the time it is presented for approval. After further explanation, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization for P.A. 77-30 and P.A. 77-31, both in the Alamo area, to be included in pending annexations to the District be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 06 o~ 77 1054 , ' . REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE THE LOCKING SYSTEM AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE AND CORPORATION YARD WITH A IIBEST" MASTER KEYED SECURITY LOCK SYSTEM AT ACOSTOF$1~181.24 4. After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Carlson, that authorization to replace the locking system at the District Office and Corporation Yard with a "Best" Master Keyed Security Lock System at a cost of $1 ~181.24 to be paid out of the Sewer Construction Fund be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 5. AUTHORIZATION OF AWARD TO WINTON JONES FOR DEWATERING DIGESTER "D" IN THE AMOUNT OF $72~500 Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised the Board that there were three bids received for the dewatering of Digester "D". The bids were as follows: United Liquid Waste, Inc. Wm. H. Hutchison & Sons Winton Jones Contractor, Inc. $ 82,300 119,800 72 ,500 After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that authorization to award the bid to Winton Jones Contractor for dewatering Digester "DII in the amount of $72,500 be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Carlson~ Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 6. REVIEW AND APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICE FROM BECHTEL Mr. Carniato, Counsel for the District, advised that the invoice in the amount of $28,593.99 from Bechtel was in order with the exception of an item of $3,975.36 for legal services rendered by Bronson, Bronson and McKinnon. The law suit is framed in an unusual manner and, therefore, requires more study and consideration by the Board prior to approval of this particular item. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization to pay the Bechtel invoice dated 5/31/77, excepting the $3,975.36 item a~TIll]~~ total payment of the invoice from Bechtel in the amount of $24p18.63 be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: 7. Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None REVIEW AND APPROVE BILL FOR LITIGATION SERVICES After review and discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the statement dated June 1, 1977 from John A. Bohn for litigation services pertaining to the Fred J. Early suit in the amount of $1,750 be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 8. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA a. ESTABLISH PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT OF FIFTH BOARD MEMBER President Boneysteele reviewed for those present in the audience 06 09 77 1055 what had transpired thus in regard to in the selection of a candidate to fill the position created by the resignation of Richard J. Mitchell. Mr. Carniato, Counsel for the District, advised the Board that an appointment to the vacancy on the Board cannot be made prior to June 15 or after July 15. After further discussion, President Boneysteele requested that this item be placed on the agenda for the June 15 meeting. b. RESOLUTION COMMENDING RICHARD J. MITCHELL FOR HIS SERVICE TO CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT President Boneysteele read the resolution commending Ricflard J. Mitchell and thanked staff for drafting a very fine resolution. After further discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the resolution commending Richard J. Mitchell for his service to the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 77-132, A RESOLUTION COMMENDING RICHARD J. MITCHELL FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None VII 1. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dolan advised the Board that R. E. Jones, the contractor for the Martinez County Jail, does not qualify for a District permit to do the sewer work under that contract as a result of a previously incompleted District job on Bacon Court, Lafayette. It is estimated that it will cost him $15,000 to complete the work. Normally, we would require that he finish the job before issuing a permit for any further work within the District. However, due to disruption of the County building program schedule, the District opted to issue a permit for the Jail Job if R. E. Jones would post a bond or make a cash deposit with the District in the amount of $15,000 to assure the completion of the Bacon Court job. b. Mr. Dolan reported that upon investigation by our maintenance crew, it was found that the Upper Orinda Pump Station is in a neglected condition and should be cleaned up. He suggested that perhaps we should attempt to dispose of the site. c. Mr. Dolan reported that Messrs. Carniato, Niles and himself had met with Peterson-Simpson on June 8, to discuss the reason for the contractors lack of progress in completion of the Treatment Plant job. We have set up a meeting for next week to develop a work schedule in the hope that it will step up the progress of the job. d. Mr. Dolan requested that the Board approve a six-week leave of absence for Mr. Ramandra Chatterjee so that he may return to India with his wife who is very ill. After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Mr. Ramandra Chatterjee be authorized a six-week leave of absence. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Carlson, Rustigan, Allan and Boneysteele Members: None Members: None 06 09 77 . ,----- ,..,.-,-..,-.----,.,..,.--.,.,....-.---..--- 1056 e. Mr. Dolan reported that a letter has been received from EBMUD regarding the distribution of reclaimed water tank truck haulers. A meeting has been set up with Mr. Laverty of EBMUD on June 13 to further discuss the matter. f. Mr. Dolan reported the draft of the Final Supplemental Project Report on 5B is now available for review and will be made public next week. Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, gave further explanation concerning the project and the implementation schedule. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT Mr. Carniato requested an executive session later in the meeting to discuss a personnel matter. 3. SECRETARY None. 4. COMr,1ITTEES PERSONNEL a. The Personnel Committee reported that they had met with the Employees' Association on two occasions to review and discuss the Association's requests as presented to the Board for inclusion in the 1977-78 Budget. They intend to set a date for still another meeting. b. EXPENDITURES Further checking of the expenditures will be made during recess. IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR a. Member Carlson introduced his wife, present in the audience, to Board Members and staff. b. President Boneysteele requested that the minutes reflect that a letter was received from Senator Nejedly addressed to him recommending Ronald Butler to fill the vacancy on the Board. c. Member Allan queried staff regarding the City of Baltimore Solid Waste Energy Conversion Plant that cost $21,000,000 to construct and did not meet with air quality standards. Mr. Dolan was familiar with the project and provided Member Allan with information on the situation. d. Member Allan spoke on the case of BASSA vs. ABAG, and expressed his concern over the power exerted by the EPA. At 8:57 P.M., President Boneysteele declared an executive session. to discuss a personnel matter. At 9:08 P.M., President Boneysteele closed the executive session. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the resignation of Mr. Dan Jensen be accepted effective June 30, 1977. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None At 9: 10 P. M., President Boneysteele declared a recess. At 9:20 P. M., President Boneysteele reconvened the meeting. 06 09 77 1057 After review and discussion regarding expenditures, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Carlson, that the expenditures incuding Sewer Construction Voucher Nos. 3092 through 3114, along with Sewer Construction Voucher Nos. 165 through 185 inclusive; Running Expense Voucher Nos. 889 through 1088; and Payroll Voucher Nos. 98 through 274 inclusive, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Carlson, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None x. ADJOURNMENT At 9:31 P.M., President Boneysteele adjourned the meeting. COUNTERSIGNED: , :c-~ Secret y of the Dis ict Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California 06 09 77