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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 12-21-89 218 MINUTES OF lHE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF lHE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON DECEMBER 21, 1989 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a regular meeting at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, at 3 p.m. on December 21,1989. President Rainey called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary ca 11 roll. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Dalton, Clausen, Carlson, Rainey ,ABSENT: Members: None 1. ELECTION OF DISTRICT BOARD PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT PRO TEM Member Boneysteele declared that he was not a candidate for District Board President, but indicated that he would be pleased to have President Rai ney serve agai n. Prest dent Rai ney thanked Member Boneysteel e, but decl i ned the nomi nati on. Member Clausen nominated Member Carlson to serve as District Board President for 1990. There being no other nominations, Member Carlson was el ected by accl amati on. Member Carl son nomi nated Member Cl ausen to serve as Presi dent Pro Tern of the District Board of Directors for 1990. There being no other nominations, Member Clausen was elected by acclamation. II. PUBLIC COMMENTS None III. AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. RECEIVE LETTER FROM MR. MARTY RATTERREE, UNITED WAY, OOMMENDING lHE DISTRICT ON OUR SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that he was very pleased with the substantial increase in employee contributions this year. We appreciate the generosity of each employee who gave. Special thanks go to Ms. Anne McLaurin, Ms. Janet Lan, and Mr. Bob Baker for their special efforts in encouraging us to give. It was the consensus of the Board that a letter be prepared thanking these individuals for their time and effort. 1 . IV. HEARINGS CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DEQARATION AND lHE TREATMENT PLANT HEADNORKS REPLACEMENT PROJECT, . DISTRICT PROJ ECT 20069 Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the Treatment Plant Master Plan found that the existing headworks was not adequate to provide treatment capacity for present or future peak wet weather flows. The Treatment Pl ant Headworks Repl acement proj ect i s rel ated to the Contra Costa Boulevard and "A" Line Relief Interceptors Project reviewed with the Board at the last meeting and described in a position paper on this agenda. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Doug Craig, Associate Engineer, who described the Treatment Plant Headworks Replacement Project and indicated that the purpose of the proj ect is to mi nimize overflows .i n the wastewater collection system by expanding the capacity and improving the reliability of the headworks facility to accommodate additional wet weather flows. Mr. Craig reviewed the expansion alternatives, the estimated costs, the construction schedule, and the CEQA process. 12 21: 89 219 President Rainey opened the public hearing at the hour of 3:17 p.m. There being no comments, President Rainey closed the public hearing. Board discussion followed concerning the CEQA requirements for this proj ect .and for the Contra Costa Boul evard and "A" Line Rel i ef Interceptor Proj ects. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson and seconded by Member Dalton, that the Negative Declaration and the Treatment Plant Headworks Repl acement proj ect, Di stri ct proj ect 20069, be approved and that Resolution No. 89-202 be adopted to that effect. There being no obj ecti on, the moti on was unanimously approved. V. BIDS AND AWARDS 1. .AJJ1HORIZE AWARD OF A PURŒlASE ORDER TO INTERGRAR-I OORPORATION TO FURNISH AND INSTALL AN AUTOMATED MAPPING/COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING SYSTEM Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. David R. Williams, Engineering Division Manager, who reviewed the Automated Mapping/Computer-Aided Drafting (AM/CAD) system configuration, costs, and phased purchase and impl ementati on. Board and staff discussed the system configuration, training of staff, financial background and stability of Intergraph Corporation, and licensi ng of software. Member Cl ausen asked if any estimates had been made as to long-term personnel and other O&M savings from this purchase. Mr. Williams indicated that initially there would be a labor effort in trai ni ng on th e sy stem; but i n th e long term, more work will be done in-house and the mapping backlog will be reduced. It was moved by Member Carlson and seconded by Member Dalton, that award of a purchase order be approved and that the General Manager-Chief Engi neer be authorized to execute the purchase order with Intergraph Corporation in the amount of $552,012 for the Automated Mapping/Computer- Ai ded Drafti ng System Equi pment, Di stri ct proj ect 20058. There bet ng no obj ecti on, the motion was unanimously approved. VI. OONSENT CALENDAR Member Clausen requested that Consent Calendar Item 6 be pulled for discussion. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Clausen, that the Consent Cal endar, consi sti ng of Items 1 th rough 5, excl udi ng Item 6, be approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordi ngs duly authorized. 1. Quitclaim Deed was approved to 318 Diablo Road Associates, Jobs 288 and 2897, the President of the District Board of Directors and the Secretary of the Di stri ct were authorized to execute and record said Quit~aim Deed, and Res~ution No. ~9-203 was adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously ap p roved on the following vote: A YES: Members: Boneys~eel e, Cl ausen, Dalton, Ca rl son, Rainey NOES: Members: None ,AB SENT: Members: None 2. The Presi dent of the Board of Di rectors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to execute State Utility Agreement No. 04-UT.655.5 concerning cost reimbursement for locating certai n Di stri ct fad 1 iti es at the Laurel Drive Undercrossi'ng of Freeway 680, District Project No. 4721, and Resolution No. 89-204 was adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: .' '..12 21, Sg 220 A YES': Members: Boneysteele, Clausen, Dalton, Carlson, Rainey NOES: Members: None JlBSENT: Members: None 3. The contract work for the Headquarters Office Buil di ng Space Utilizati on proj ect - Th i rd Floor Addi ti on Work Wi stri ct Proj ect 20090) was accepted and the fi li ng of the Noti ce of Completion was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: A YES: Members: Boneysteele, Clausen, Dalton, Carlson, Rainey NOES: Members: None ,ABSENT: Members: None 4. A public hearing was set for 3 p.m. on January 25, 1990 to consi der . adopti on of a new method of creati ng publi c sewer easements. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: A YES: Membe rs: Boney stee 1 e, Cl ausen, Dalton, Ca rl son, Rainey NOES: Members: None ,ABSENT: Members: None 5. The draft 1990 Ten-Year Capi tal Improvement Pl an was received for review and January 25,1990 was established as the date for a public hearing to receive comments on the draft Plan. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: A YES: Members: Boneysteele, Clausen, Dalton, Carlson, Rainey NOES: Members: None ,ABSENT: Members: None Following discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Consent Calendar Item 6, be approved as recommended authorizing up to thirteen weeks of leave without pay for Don Balestrieri, Maintenance Crew Member II, effective November 8, 1989 through January 31, 1990. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER Because it may be necessary for Mr. Alm to leave the meeting early, Presi dent Rai ney requested that Item XV.2, Reports - Counsel for the District, be taken out of order. xv. REPORTS 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT Mr. Kenton L. Alm, Counsel for the District, reported that in response to a question from Board Member Clausen, the use of Joint Powers Agreements (JPAs) for joint construction projects was researched. The issue was whether or not the use of JPAs increased the District's potential liàbi1ity. In the past the District has used JPAs for most, but not all, joint construction projects. His conclusion was that properly drawn JPAs do not increase the District's liabil ity. The JPAs used' all had provisions in them for allocation of potential liabilities. The potential increased liability associated with joint construction contracts or J PAs may be averted by use of proper contract tèrms to allocate responsibl1ities between the parties to the agreement. The District will continue to include liability allocation language in all J PAs and j oi nt construction contract agreements. '12 .',.21. ~ 89 . 221 President Rainey thanked Mr. Alm for his report and reverted to the order of the agenda. VII. SOL ID WASTE 1. PRESENTATION BY GARY BRAYTON, OF DELOITTE & TOUQ-IE, REGARDING COUNTY-SPONSORED STUDY TO SET RATES FOR ACME TRANSFER STATION Mr. Gary Brayton, of Deloitte & Touche, distributed and reviewed a report of the Overview of the Acme Interim Transfer Station Rate Setting Process including Landfill Closure and Post-Closure Collection prepared for Contra Costa County. Mr. Brayton di scussed the fundi ng, method of assessment, and pOll cy recommendations made to the Board of Supervi sors as set forth in'the report. The unfunded closure and post-closure costs of approximately $25 million would be collected over 10 years based on each community's remaining share of the closure costs owed. Each franchise hauler would be assessed for the jurisdiction it serves, and the franchise hauler would be responsible for passing the assessment through to the jurisdiction. The County plans to initially assess the public ratepayers for interim funding for hazardous closure. The company should be required to fund as much of the hazardous closure and post-closure costs as possible to date and to prepare a plan for funding the balance through the primary responsible parties or their franchise haul ers. It i s recommended that the County freeze the assets of the company so that no assets can be transferred outsi de the company. The documents by whi ch th i s woul d be done are currently bel ng drafted by County Counsel. Estimates of the closure and post-closure assessment will be used based on the calculations in the Deloitte & Touche report. The assessments will be adjusted after actual dat~ is available. A trust agreement covert ng the detal1 s of payment for closure and post-closure costs will be prepared by County Counsel. Al ternatives for the County to receive beneficial use of the Acme Fill land with an option to exercise rights of ownership or participation in future benefits will be explored. Mr. Brayton reported that the Board of Supervisors accepted all the recommendations made by Deloitte & Touche. President Rainey questioned the report that some of the funding for closure and post-closure was used to build the interim transfer station. Mr.. Brayton responded that in one of the Deloitte & Touche initial reports, it appeared that all of the closure and post-closure money was not accounted for. After further review, it was determined that a very small portion of the money may have been loaned for the transfer station. At this time, the company has all of the closure and post-closure funds available to fund the trust. The loan has been repaid. In response to a questi on from Presi dent Rai ney concerni ng the meth od for rebate of money to commun i ti es, Mr. Brayton stated th at each year the company must look at closure and post-closure costs. If the company determines the funds are not needed for closure and post-closure, they will be returned to the communities in the proportion in which they were paid. Member Cl ausen questioned the method to be used for coll ecti on of funds from a community that does not use the transfer station. Mr. Brayton stated that the charge will be assessed agai nst the di sposal company, and quarterly bills will be sent to the disposal company whether or not the community uses the transfer station. Member Carl son asked if it had been determined how much hazardous waste was di sposed of at the si te and who contri buted the hazardous waste. Mr. Brayton stated that the volume of hazardous waste is known, but no information has been received by user. Generally, there were third party collectors and haulers. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, asked whether Deloitte & Touche is proposing a contract between the Countý and the landfill owners with regard to rebate of money for the hazardous waste porti on of the closure costs. Mr. Brayton stated that two separate trust funds, one for municipal solid waste and one for hazardous waste, will be established. There is no legal agreement in place yet. County Counsel is drafting the legal agreements now so the exact language is not clear at this time. There will be an asset freeze agreement, and assets will be sold to mitigate those costs if necessary. . ,12 21 ¿,8:9 .222 Prest dent Rai ney asked what assets were avail abl e, other than the land and transfer station. Mr. Brayton stated that there is undeveloped land that has never been filled. This land would be suitable for commerci a.l development. In response to a question from Mr. Dol an, Mr. Brayton stated that he di d not know whether thi s undeveloped 1 and was classified as wet lands. President Rainey expressed concern about the repayment to the ratepayers and the incentive for the company to fund closure and post-closure costs. Mr. Brayton stated that owner's equity and retained earni ngs and the val ue of the 1 ands owned by the company shoul d serve as incentive to the company to fund the closure and post-closure costs. Prest dent Rai ney suggested that a payment Schedul e be i ncl uded i n the agreement. Member Dalton asked who are to be the signatories to the trust agreement. Mr. Brayton stated that the County, the Company, and the California Waste Management Board will sign the trust fund agreement. Member Dalton suggested that the franchisers sign the agreement as well. Ms. Sara Hoffman, Contra Costa County Solid Waste Manager, stated that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be prepared, and the franchisers will sign the MOU. Mr. Brayton reviewed the transfer station policies and rate review objectives as set forth in the report. Transfer station rates will be reviewed every six months to ensure that the investment is fully amorti zed. Prest dent Rai ney thanked Mr. Brayton for his presentati on. President Rainey stated that the District stl1l has some concerns and would like to see the written agreements and have some ,input in them. Ms. Hoffman stated that the County intends to continue conferring with the worki ng committee compri sed of Mr. Paul Morsen of Central Contra Costa Sani tary Di stri ct, Mr. Don Bl ubaugh of the Ci ty of Wal nu'Ç Creek, and Mr. Jack Garner of the City of Martinez. 2. DISQJSS LETTER TO FRANOiISEES, WRITTEN BY SARA HOFFMAN, lHE OOUNTY SOLID WASTE MANPGER, TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATENESS OF mE LETTER BEING USED AS A GARBPGEBILL STUFFER Mr. Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager, expressed concern that the proposed message indicating a total savings of $27/ton may give the impression that garbage bills will be going'down and that is not the case. Ms. Sara Hoffman, Contra Costa County Soli d Waste Manager, stated that the i ntenti on of the Board of Supervisors was to convey to the ratepayers that the Board of Supervisors will establish rate regulation at the transfer station and th at the requested rates have been reduced considerably. Ms. Hoffman stated that she would be happy to work with District staff to develop alternative language. Board discussion followed concerning the content of the message, the limited space avail abl e on garbage bill s, the efforts of the c1 ti es and franchisers to keep rates down, and the fact that garbage bills will go up i n the future rather than down due to the passage of P8 939 and the impl ementati on of new programs. At the concl usi on of the di scussi on, staff was di rected to draft a letter to the Board of Supervisors indicating that these complex issues cannot be adequately explained in the brief space available on the garbage bills, but that District staff would be willing to work with Ms. Hoffman to develop alternative methods and language for communicating with the public. Prest dent Rai ney thanked Ms. Hoffman for attendi ng the meeti ng and participating in the discussion. VIII. ENG IN EERING 1. JILIlHORIZE lHE GENERAL MANJGER-(} IEF ENGINEER TO EXEOJTE AN PGREEMENT WITH JAMES M. MONTGOMERY CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF THE CONTRA COSTA BOúLEV ARD AND "A" LINE REL IEF, INTERCEPTORS PROJECT, DISTRICT PROJECT 4717 t12 21 8'9 223 Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that this project goes hand-in-hand with the Treatment Plant Headworks Replacement Project. A breakdown of the scope of work and costs is i ncl uded i n Attachment 2. Staff would recommend approval and execution of the agreement for prel iminary design of the Contra Costa Boulevard and "A" Line Relief Interceptors Proj ect. Discussion followed concerning the degree of work to be completed on the two projects and the use of the AM/CAD system for the information and files relating to the projects. In response to a question fran Member Boneysteele, Mr. Dolan stated that the maturities of the District's temporary investments are bei ng matched to the cash requi rements of the capital projects. The benefits and economies to be derived from using one consul tant rather, than two for these integrated proj ects were di scussed. It was moved by Member Carlson and seconded by Member Dalton, that the General Manager-Chief Engi neer be authorized to execute a Cost Rei mbu rsement Agreement with a cost ceil i ng of $984,000 with James M. Montgomery Consul ti ng Engi neers, Inc. for prel imi nary desi gn of the Contra Costa Boul evard and "A" Line Rel i ef Interceptors proj ect, Di stri ct Project 4717. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. PJJlHORIZE lHE GENERAL MANPGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXEOJTE A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH Q-IEMFIX TE(} NOLOOIES' FOR $144,700 FOR ASH OONDITIONING 2. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the ash dusting problem at the landfill has been discussed previously with the Board. Mi xi ng water with the ash appears to be the best method of , control1i ng dust, but the ash is diffi cul t to wet. Pl1 ot testi ng i s needed to determine the specific process best suited for this purpose. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Carlson, that Resolution No. 89-201 be adopted approving the Ash Conditioning Demonstration Project as a field test or experiment and that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to execute an agreement with Chemfix Technologies, Inc. for $144,700 for an Ash Conditioning Demonstrati on proj ect. There bei ng no obj ecti on, the moti on was unanimously approved. IX. REAL PROÆRTY 1. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING "THE PUR(} ASE OF PARCELS 177-270-012, '177-270-013, 177-270-018, 177-270-019, and 177-280-008; APPROXIMATELY 1.78 ACRES, 1266 SPRINGBROOK ROAD, WALNUT CREEK Mr. Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager, reported on di scussi ons with Wal nut Creek City Manager and staff concerni ng future use of the property. It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Carlson, that the purchase of Assessor's Parcels 177-270-012, 177-270-013,177-270-018, 177-270-019, and 177-280-008 from Robert J. and Lim Duca in the amount of $1,290,000 be approved in accordance with the Real Estate Purchase Agreement, that the filing of a Notice of Exemption be authorized, that Resolution No~ 89-205 be adopted authorizing the purchase, and that the Presi dent of the Board of Di rectors be authorized to execute sat d Resolution at the close of escrow. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. X. CX>RRESPONDENCE 1. RECEIVE LETTER FROM MR. OON RITOiEY, MAYOR OF DANVILLE, CONCERNING TOWN FORUM MEETINGS Prest dent Rai ney appoi nted Board Member Cl ausen to represent the District at the Danville Town Forum meetings. Staff will draft a letter advising the Town of Danville of Member Clausen's appointment. 2. RECEIVE LEmR FROM MR. RUSSELL V. RILEY CONCERNING SOLID WASTE AND RECYCL ING :12 2,,1 ,89 ',' 224 3. RECEIVE LETTER FROM MR. JlND MRS. MELV IN R. MORGAN CONCERNING "THE RECYCLING PROGRAM RECEIVE LETTER FROM MR. DAV ID R. WILCOX CONCERNING OOST OF GARBPGE DISPOSAL 4. 5. RECEIVE LETTER FROM MS. MARY DE ANGELIS CONCERNING "THE RECYCLING PROGRAM Board discussion followed in which Member Clausen suggested that a standard position be developed with regard to each of these issues. It was concl uded that rest dents coul d not be excl uded from the recycl i ng program and that recycling is' part of the cost of disposing of the garbage. Mr. Dolan indicated that staff would respond individual.ly to the letters from Mr. Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, Mr. Wilcox, and Ms. De Angel is. XI. APPROV AL OF MINUTES 1. MINUTES OF DECEM3ER 7, 1989 It was moved by Member Cl ausen and seconded by Member Carl son, that the mi nutes of December 7, 1989, be approved as presented. Moti on approved with Members Rainey and Boneysteele abstaining because they were not present at the meeting of December 7, 1989. XII. APPROV AL OF EXPENDITURES 1. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED DECEMBER 21,1989 Member Dal ton, member of the Budget' and Fi nance Committee, stated that he and Member Clausen reviewed the expenditures and found them to be sa ti sf actory. It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Clausen, that the Expenditure List dated December 21, 1989, including Self-Insurance Check Nos. 100410-100414, Runni ng Expense Check Nos. 50115-50582, and Sewer Construction Check Nos. 7749-7834, be approved as recommended. Following discussion, the motion was unanimously approved. XIII. BUOOET AND FINANCE 1. RECEIVE NOVEMBER 1989 FINJINCIAL STATEMENTS Mr. Steve Elsberry, Senior Accountant/Internal Auditor, reviewed the resul ts of operati ons and mai ntenance for the month of November 1989, noting that expenses were $36,000 less than budget. Year-to-date expenses were $494,000 1 ess than budget. . The Distri ct' s temporary investments were held in Treasury bills and notes, commercial paper, and the District's Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) account with interest rates ranging from 7.73 percent to 9.47 percent. The latest interest rate at November 30, 1989, was 7.73 percent. The average yield for the LAIF account th rough November 1989, was 8.685 percent. President 'Rainey declared Statements were duly received. that the November 1989 Fi nanci al XIV. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION None 1. xv. GENERAL MANPGER-CHIEF ENGINEER REPORTS a. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that Mr. Ken Laverty, Purchas.i ng and Materi al s Offi cer, has studi ed the potenti al for use of recycled paper at the District. While recycled paper is currently used for public information materials dealing with the recycling program, this is a small fraction of our use. The District may be able to convert a substanti al amount of our use to recycl ed paper, but there woul d be an incremental cost of approximately $4,000 per year. In addi ti ~n, the usabllity of various recycl ed paper products woul d have to be determi ned. '12 21 '89' If the Board has no obj ecti on, staff woul d begi n the conversi on over the next months and budget the full amount duri ng the comi ng year. The Board voi ced no obj ecti on. Prest dent Rai ney reported that the Sol i d Waste Commi ssi on is currently drafti ng a 1 etter requesti ng agenci es to use recycled paper. b. Mr. Dolan introduced Ms. Elaine Jacobs, Assistant Engineer, who reviewed Assembly Bill 939 and its implications on the District's actions in the areas of franchise and sludge/ash management. AS 939 reorganizes the Cal iforni a Waste Management Board, creates a new i ntegråted waste management planning process, establishes recycling goals for the next decade, strengthens certification and performance standards for Local Enforcement Agenci es, and provi des for househol d hazardous waste management. These activities will be funded through a surcharge (tipping fee) on landfill disposal of waste. The Board thanked Ms. Jacobs for her presentation and requested copies of the overheads used. Member Clausen requested a copy of the chaptered bill. Ms. Jacobs indicated that she would prQvide the requested material. c. Mr. Dolan reported that a meeting was held with Valley Waste Management concerni ng impl ementati on of the mechanized transfer (POD) system. Valley Waste Management feels strongly that the system is viable. There is some concern that permitting issues may arise. Meetings have been scheduled, and it is hoped that we can proceed with a minimum of red tape. d. Mr. Dolan stated that uIJder the Board's guidance, the District has played an important role in the investigation of a County-wide solid waste joint powers authority (JPA). Paul Morsen has provided the staff support as the JPA has developed. Now Solid Waste Commission Chairman Roy Hawes intends to go to each city as they vote on their involvement in the JPA. Mr. Hawes has asked that Paul Morsen accompany him. The Board agreed that Mr. Morsen should attend the City Council meetings. e. Mr. Dol an stated that due to the 1 ateness of the hour, the report of the M-2 repair will be held until a future Board meeting. Mr. Alm, Counsel for the District, left the meeting at the hour of 6:17 p.m. f. Mr. Dolan reported that in recent months, we have been negotiating with Vallejo Sanitation and Flood Control District for disposal of sludge. Vallejo has a lime-treated sludge that is compatible with ours. We have been successful in negotiating a disposal service contract with Vallejo by which they will accept up to 7,500 tons of sludge a year. This is approximately one month's operation and would provide a disposal alternative should our furnaces be down. This is a very valuable back-up resource and Messrs. James Kelly, William Brennan, Bert Mi chal czyk, and Ms. Lynne Bunker are to be commended for thei r efforts in securing this agreement. g. Mr. Dolan announced that recent tests have been conducted that indicate toxicity in our effluent when using the sea urchin egg fertil izati on test. We have begun toxi ci ty reduction eval uati on to try to identify the cause. . h. Mr. Dolan stated that the Board was advised previously that foreign objects were causing an operating problem at the Martinez Pumping Station. This material was traced to the jail. As a result of discussions with the support services personnel at the jail, a letter will be sent requiring the jail to put in a screen. i. Mr. Dol an announced that we have received payment from Contra Costa County for Parcel 32 on the Southern Pact fi c ri ght-of-way in accordance with the agreement with the County. j. Mr. Dolan announced that he recently gave his year-end address to Di stri ct employees. Many subj ects were di scussed, but the common theme was the sense of purpose, responsibility, and enthusiasm shared by Di stri ct employees. Apprec1 ati on for the Board's support and 1 eadershi p . was expressed as well. Mr. Dol an thanked Presi dent Rai ney for her leadership which made the successes and accomplishments of the past year possi bl e. 12 21- 225 89 " 226 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT This item was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. 3. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT None 4. BOARD MEN3 ERS a. Prest dent Rai ney reported on the County Sol i d Waste Commi ssi on meeting at which use of recycled paper and mandatory subscription to refuse collection were discussed. President Rainey requested that consideration of a policy statement concerning the Board of Supervisors' continued approval of solid waste programs using the tipping fee as the only source of funding be placed on the next Board agenda. Member Cl ausen reported that he and Ms. El ai ne Jacobs, Assi stant Engineer, attended a meeting in Alameda County on December 11, 1989, at which the export agreement and conditions were approved. Work will now begin to secure back-up export agreements with other counties. b. President Rainey reported that Ms. Avon Wilson, Lafayette City Council member, has indicated that she has appl ied for the Cal ifornia Integrated Waste Management Board. Ms. Wilson has requested the District's endorsement. A proposed letter has been prepared. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Clausen, that the proposed letter endorsing Ms. Avon Wilson for appointment to the California Integrated Waste Management Board be approved. There being no obj ecti on, the moti on was unanimously approved. President Rainey req uested that copies of th e 1 etter be sent to our local legislators. XVI. ANNOU NCEMEN TS None XV II. Œ-OSED SESSION None xv III. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISQJSSIONS IN Œ-OSED SESSION None XIX. ADJ OURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Rainey adjourned the meeting at the hour of 6:44 p.m. to reconvene at 3 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 1990 for an Adjourned Regular Board Meeting. ' ~ President of the Board of Di rectors Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: 12' 21 8'9