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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD ON JANUARY 15, 1981
The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
convened in an adjourned session at its regular place of meeting, 1250
Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California
on January 15,1981.
President Campbell called the meeting to order and requested the
Secretary to call roll.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Members: Boneysteele, Dalton and Campbell
Members: Carlson and Stanley
President Campbell requested that Member Carlson be excused due to
illness and that Member Stanley be excused due to serious illness in his
family.
II.
EXPENDITURES
Members Boneysteele and Dalton advised that they had reviewed the
expenditures dated January 15, 1981 and found them to be satisfactory.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by
Member Dalton, that Running Expense Warrant Nos. 13531-13571,13708,
13838-13891,14078-14108; Sewer Construction Fund Warrant Nos. 3749-
3774, 1310-1324; and Payroll Warrant Nos. 1634-1639, and 8168559-8168790;
be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Dalton and Campbell
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Carlson and Stanley
III.
CONSENT CALENDAR
After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by
Member Dalton, that items 1 through 3 be adopted and their recording
authorized.
1.
Resolution No. 81-15, A resolution accepting an easement at no cost
to the District from G. A. Beeman, et ux, Lafayette, Job 3133,
Parcel 2
2.
Resolution No. 81-16, A resolution accepting an easement at no cost
to the District from J. C. Hubbs, et UX, Lafayette, Job 3133, Parcel 3
3.
Resolution No. 81-17, A resolution authorizing execution of Quitclaim
Easement in Lot 12, Subdivision 5450 to subdivision owner
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Dalton and Campbell
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Carlson and Stanley
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IV.
ADMI N I STRATI VE
1.
REPORT ON JOINT STUDY OF THE DISTRICT'S CURRENT AND PROPOSED INSURANCE
BENEFITS PROGRAM
Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, explained that in accordance with the requirements
of the Memorandum of Understanding dated July 17, 1980, a joint study
and marketing of the District's current insurance benefits program has
been conducted in meet and confer sessions with representatives of the
Wage and Benefits Committee of the Employees Association. He referred
to Mr. Walter Funasaki, Finance Officer, to give the Board an overview
of the results of the study.
Mr. Funasaki stated that the joint study resulted in the following:
(1) The new group medical, dental, and life insurance policies
proposed by Prudential Insurance Company are equivalent, or superior, to
the coverages currently in force at a reduced premium and should be
obtained for the policy year beginning February 1, 1981.
(2) The Employees' Wage and Benefits Committee has requested that
additional coverages be obtained for Expanded Group Life Insurance,
Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability and Vision Care.
The projected annual premium expense reduction from the remarketing
of the coverages in force is $70,000 and the projected annual cost of
the requested additional coverages would be $156,280.
At the conclusion of Mr. Funasaki's presentation, President Campbell
asked if any representatives from the Employees' Association wished to
speak to the issue.
Mr. Peter Filipovich spoke on behalf of the Employees' Association
thanking the Board's representatives for their assistance in the joint
study and asked if the Wage and Benefit Committee could have an expression
from the Board as to the requested additional coverages and their funding.
Discussion followed after which President Campbell suggested that
it would be appropriate to convene to a closed session to discuss the
employees' request for additional insurance benefits. At 7:50 p.m.,
President Campbell delcared a closed session. At 8:30 p.m., President
Campbell concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting.
At the request of President Campbell, Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, stated the
recommendations determined by the Board as a result of discussion in the
closed session.
(1) $70,000 in premium expense reduction is available for the
purchase of additional insurance benefits.
(2) The Board hereby authorized staff to change the base coverage
of health, dental and life insurance to Prudential Insurance Company
beginning February 1,1981.
(3) The Board has remanded the issue of the application of the
$70,000 premium expense reduction to its representatives to meet and
confer with the Employees Association and come back to the Board with a
plan more in conformance with the criteria given to the representatives
in closed session.
It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Dalton, that
the recommendations as stated by Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, be approved.
Prior to taking the vote, Mr. Filipovich requested to speak to the
motion. He expressed concern over the fact that the Board did not address
the issue of restructuring the formula of life insurance coverage for
non-management personnel. He stated that the $16,000 coverage currently
offered is recognized as being below the standards of other industries.
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Discussion followed wherein Mr. Carniato, District Counsel, advised
that it is possible that other programs might be hampered if the Employees
Association committed itself to an increased life insurance coverage, as
there may be some programs where the increased life insurance could be
incorporated and marketed with another program. Mr. Filipovich replied
that the restructuring of the life insurance coverage is most important
and holds top priority.
Discussion followed wherein Mr. Dolan suggested that the motion be
amended to include an increase in life insurance to twice the Estep
salary range, with a $50,000 maximum limitation consistant with the
Employees' Association's request, and that this insurance be paid for
from the $70,000 premium expense reduction subject to meeting and conferring
with the Employees Association to work out the details.
After further discussion between the Board, staff and the Wage and
Benefits Committee of the Employees' Association, it was moved by
Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Dalton, that the previous motion
be amended and restated as follows:
(1) $70,000 in premium expense reduction is available for the
purchase of additional insurance benefits.
(2) The Board hereby authorizes staff to change the base coverage
of health, dental and life insurance to Prudential Insurance Company
beginning February 1,1981.
(3) The Board has remanded the issue of the application of the
$70,000 premium expense reduction to its representatives to meet and
confer with the Employees' Association and come back to the Board with
a plan more in conformance with the criteria given to the representatives
in closed session.
(4) Life insurance coverage be increased to twice the EStep
salary range, with a $50,000 maximum limitation, premiums to be paid
from the $70,000 premium expense reduction saving resulting from the
remarketing of the present insurance benefits program.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members:
NOES: Members:
ABSENT: Members:
Boneysteele, Dalton and Campbell
None
Carlson and Stanley
PROGRESS REPORT ON TAX INCREMENT SHARING
2.
Board members reviewed the draft letter to the County Administrator
regarding the District's postion concerning sharing of tax increments and
tabulations based on possible annexations throughout the year.
After Board review and discussion, it was moved by Member Dalton,
seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the letter to the County Administrator
regarding the sharing of tax increments from future annexed properties be
forwarded after discussion of the tax increment distribution formula with
other Special Districts and any merited changes to the formula. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Dalton and Campbell
None
Carlson and Stanley
3.
CONSIDER DIRECTORS COMPENSATION
After Board discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by
Member Dalton, that in conformance with terms of Assembly Bill 2134,
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compensation for District Board members be increased to $75 per meeting or
day's service, except as otherwise provided by State law; and that an ordinance
amending Section 2-103 of the District Code relating to compensation
of Board members be adopted and shall be a general regulation of the District
and shall be published once in the Contra Costa Times, a newspaper of
general circulation, published and circulated in the CCCSD and shall be
effective as of January 1, 1981. Ordinance No. 145. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Dalton and Campbell
None
Carlson and Stanley
v.
ITEMS LATE FOR THE AGENDA
ADOPT RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED FOR PARCEL C, 91 PARCEL
MAPS 41, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
a.
Mr. Dolan,GM-CE, requested Mr. Hopkins, Secretary of the District, to
brief the Board on the status of the acquisition of property adjacent to the
Treatment Plant. Mr. Hopkins gave the Board a status report in regard to
the property purchase.
After Board discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by
Member Dalton, that a resolution accepting a grant deed for Parcel C, 91
Parcel Maps 41, Contra Costa County be adopted. Resolution No. 81-18.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Dalton and Campbell
None
Carlson and Stanley
1.
VI. REPORTS
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Mr. Dolan requested to discuss a personnel matter in closed
session at the end of the meeting.
b.
Mr. Dolan gave the Managers Report for the month of December, 1980.
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
a) Interviews for the selection of an Insurance Broker were conducted
jointly with the Employees' Association Wage and Benefit Committee. The
firms of Krueger Insurance, Inc., and Robert Sciutto, acting as a joint venture
were selected to serve the District's new insurance benefits program.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Collection System Engineering and Services Division
a) The proposed "North Parking Loti at the Treatment Plant was
deleted from MWM's work and will be designed by the CSE Division. It is
scheduled to be constructed prior to the new Office Building to replace
the parking area lost in the vicinity of the building construction.
b) To comply with Federal Pretreatment Regulations, steps were
taken to modify the District's Industrial Waste Control Program. The
District's existing Industrial Waste Ordinance is being modified and
our agreement with the City of Concord will be amended to include specific
language concerning new Federal Pretreatment Regulations.
c) Usually the number of private development plans presented for
review drops off during winter months, but the pace has remained fairly
steady since last summer and has increased this month.
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d) The number of building connections was lower in comparison to the
same period last year. However, the inspection work load is up compared to
last year due to new construction which does not yet involve connections.
COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATIONS REPORT
a) There were a total of 20 stoppages during the month only one resulted
in property damages. Of the stoppages 7 were in Zone E and 14 of the total
were attributed to cost intrusion. The total stoppages for 1980 were 97
against 126 in 1979.
b) There was 281,0871 of main sewer cleaned in December, which is
the highest monthly total for the year.
c) The annual corrosion inspection of the 6" C. I. 1 ine in Kathryn
Drive, Pleasant Hill, revealed inside corrosion, but none on the outside.
Core samples were taken from Martinez, Clyde and St. Mary's concrete
trunk lines to determine hydrogen sulfide damage.
d) There were 6 pipeline repairs and 101 structure repairs completed
and 17 tap connections installed during the month.
e) Hydro crews worked on routine and grease line cleaning and the
Television Crew inspected 17,142' of sewerline, 25,347' of which was
new construction.
f) Engineering activities included work on the Orinda 1/1 Flow Monitoring
Project, lawsuit depositions for CCCSD vs. EBMUD, structure adjustment
problems in N. Court Street, Martinez and roof leader disconnection on
Kennedy Dri ve.
g) There wer 25 vehicles and 9 pieces of equipment serviced and 81
vehicle and 27 equipment repairs during the month. Gasoline consumption
amounted to 5,408 gallons.
2.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
Mr. Carniato requested that a report from Mr. Denny of Crosby, Heafy,
Roach and May, regarding the progress of the Peterson/Simpson litigation be
given in closed session at the end of the meeting.
3.
SECRETARY
None
4.
COMMITTEES
None
VI!.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
At 9:04 p.m., President Campbell recessed the meeting.
At 9:09 p.m., President Cambell reconvened the meeting and declared
a closed session to discuss personnel and potential litigation matters.
At 10:52 p.m., President Campbell concluded the closed session and
reconvened the meeting.
As a result of discussion in closed session, it was moved by Member
Boneysteele, seconded by Member Dalton, that President Campbell attend an
interview of Mr. Robert B. Means, President of OXICON, and at the conclusion
of that interview and any subsequent interviews he may wish to hold, President
Campbell be authorized to approve the appointment of either OXICON or Firby
Associates as the firm to perform a salary survey study for the District.
Motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Dalton and Campbell
None
Carlson and Stanley
VII I.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:53 p.m., President Campbell adjourned the meeting.
r ident of the District Board of the
ntral Contra Costa Sanitary District,
County of Contra Costa, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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