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MINUTES OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE
DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY
DISTRICT HELD ON MAY 21,1981
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 May 21,1981 at 7:30 p.m.
President Pro Tem Stanley (appointed at the last regular meeting)
called the meeting to order and requested the Secretary to call roll.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Members:
ABSENT: Members:
Carlson, Boneysteele, and Stanley
Dalton and Campbell
President Pro Tem Stanley stated that Member Dalton and President
Campbell had previously indicated that they would be out of the area on
this date and requested that they be shown as excused.
I!.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
Member Boneysteele advised that he had reviewed the expenditures
for May 21,1981 and found them to be satisfactory.
It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Carlson,
that Running Expenses Warrant Nos. 15284,15285,15287-15291, 15417-
15483,15636-15658,15661-15817; Sewer Construction Voucher Warrant Nos.
1441-1456,3823-3835, and Payroll Voucher Warrant Nos. 1661-1684, and
8859527-8859750. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Carlson, Boneysteele, and Stanley
None
Dalton and Campbell
III.
BIDS & AWARDS
1.
REPORT BIDS FOR INSTALLATION OF NATURAL GAS LINE CATHODIC PROTECTION
SYSTEM ANDRELOCATIONOFA PRESSURE REDUCING STATION (DSP 3516)
Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, explained that prior to construction of the new
Office Building at the plant, it is necessary to relocate the natural
gas pressure reducing station and install a cathodic protection system
for the natural gas line. At the meeting of April 23,1981, the Board
authorized staff to advertise for bids for this project. Bids were
received and the low bid for the project was $52,500, submitted by
Power-Anderson, Inc.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by
Member Boneysteele, that the contract for District Project 3516, Installation
of Natural Gas Line Cathodic Protection System and Relocation of a
Pressure Reducing Station be awarded to Power-Anderson, Inc., for the
bid amount of $52,500, and authorize $65,375 in additional funds to
complete the project (total authorized funds $80,375). Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Members:
NOES: Members:
ABSENT: Members:
Carlson, Boneysteele, and Stanley
None
Dalton and Campbell
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IV.
CONSENT CALENDAR
After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by
Member Carlson, that the Consent Calendar Items be approved, respective
resolutions adopted and their recording authorized.
1. Accept easements granted at no cost to the District, adopt respective
resolutions and authorize their recording.
Grantee Area Job No. Parcel No.
a. W. C. Flett, et ux Danvi 11 e 3354 2
b. Arency Arends, et ux Danville 3354 3
c. L. W. Fish, et ux Danvi 11 e 3354 4
d. P. B. Bedford Lafayette 3517 1
e. L. H. Schell, et al Alamo 3492 1
f. J. I. Abraham, et ux Walnut Crk 3351 2
g. R. Ferrari, et ux Lafayette 2947 3
Res No.
81-95
81-96
81-97
81-98
81-99
81-100
81-101
2.
Authorize execution of "Agreement Relating to Real Property with
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bowers, Job 1597, Parcel 35-Alamo area, Res No. 81-102.
3.
Authorize execution of "Agreement Relating to Real Property" with
Ron E. Provencher, Job 2928, Parcel Misc., Danville area, Res No. 81-103.
4.
Authorize execution of "Consent to Dedication" to the City of Lafayette,
Subd. 5668, Job 1529" Res. No. 81-104.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, and Stanley
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Dalton and Campbell
President Pro Tem Stanley asked if there were any requests to take
items out of order. Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, requested that the Board meet in
closed session at 8:00 p.m. to discuss personnel related matters. He
explained that Mr. Jerry Lucey, attorney with Corbett, Kane and Berk,
will be present at that time to discuss the personnel matters. Board
Members voiced no objections to the request and President Pro Tem Stanley
proceeded with the order of the agenda.
V.
ADMINISTRATIVE
1.
REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING D. W. YOUNG PROTEST, JOB NO. 3272
Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, directed the Board's attention to the correspondence
received from D. W. Young Construction Company and the EPA regarding D.
W. Young's ongoing protest concerning Board actions in regard to bids
for the Dechlorination Facility Improvement Project. Mr. Dolan, Dr.
Weddle and Mr. Carniato will be attending a meeting with Mr. Hal German
of the State Water Resources Control Board to review the D. W. Young
allegations in an effort to get opinions that will permit staff to
provide the District Board with recommendations for further action on
the matter.
2.
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH PEAT, MARWICK, MITCHELL AND CO.,
FOR DATA PROCESSING CONSULTING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE FUNDS NOT TO
EXCEED $22,000
Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, requested Mr. Walter Funasaki, Finance Officer,
to review the proposal presented by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company.
Mr. Funasaki explained the agreement.
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After further discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded
by Member Boneysteele, that the President of the Board be authorized to
execute an agreement with Peat, Marwick and Mitchell Company, for data
processing consulting services for an amount not to exceed $22,000, with
the provision that an addendum be made to the agreement, including a fee
schedule for requiring cost estimates by Peat, Marwick and Mitchell
Company on alternative configurations and leasing vs. service bureau
services. Resolution No. 81-105. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members: Carlson, Boneysteele and Stanley
Members: None
Members: Dalton and Campbell
VI.
ENGINEERING
APPROVE PLANS AND PROJECT MANUAL AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
FOR DISTRICT PROJECTS 3429,3430 AND 3435
1.
Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, explained that these projects will provide permanent
chemical injection system for the Maltby, Fairview and Moraga pump
stations. These facilities provide for the injection of chemicals which
control odors and minimize the production of hydrogen sulfide, a corrosive
agent in concrete pipe.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by
Member Boneysteele, that the plans and project manual for DSP 3429,3430
and 3435 be approved and authorize advertising for bids. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, and Stanley
Members: None
Members: Dalton and Campbell
2.
APPROVE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE PUBLIC ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
FOR GROUP I REPAIR WORK AT LOWER ORINDA AND MARTINEZ PUMPING STATIONS,
DSP PROJECT 3431
Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, explained that this project involves repairs and
replacement work at the Lower Orinda and Martinez Pump Stations. The
engineers estimate of construction cost is $29,800.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by
Member Carlson, to approve the Contract documents and authorize advertising
for bids for Group I repair work at Lower Orinda and Martinez Pumping
Stations, District Project 3431. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Carlson, Boneysteele, and Stanley
None
Dalton and Campbell
3.
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH WASTE AND WATER
INTERNATIONAL FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO DISTRICT
SEWAGE PUMPING STATIONS AND AUTHORIZE $13,500 FOR THE COST
OF THE WORK
Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, explained that the scope of the addendum work
would be (1) landscaping design for the Martinez Pump Station; (2)
Permanent flow measurement study for Lower Orinda, Fairview, San Ramon,
Moraga & Port Chicago Pump Stations; and (3) Emergency Power study of
the 18 District Sewage Pump Stations.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by
Member Boneysteele, that Amendment No.1 to the agreement with Waste and
Water International for design services for improvement to District
sewage pumping stations be approved and that $13,500 be authorized for
the cost of the work. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, and Stanley
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Dalton and Campbell
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VII.
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
1.
AUTHORIZE $4,500 FOR THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, explained that due to the required move out of
the Plant Administration Building and the loss of built-in facilities,
additional office equipment will be required for the Plant Operations
Department personnel during their temporary relocation into the trailers.
The office equipment will be reusable in the new Plant Administration
Buil di ng.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by
Member Carlson, that $4,500 be authorized for the purchase of office
equipment for the Plant Operations Department. Motion carried by the
fo 11 owi ng vote:
AYES: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, and Stanley
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Dalton and Campbell
VII 1.
BUDGET AND FINANCE
1.
APPROVAL OF BILLS FROM CORBETT, KANE & BERK FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AND COSTS
Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, explained that the statement from Corbett, Kane &
Berk has been reviewed and corrected by Mr. Niles, Deputy Chief Engineer.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by
Member Boneysteele, that the statement from Corbett, Kane & Berk in the
amount of $18,051.10 be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele and Stanley
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Dalton and Campbell
2.
APPROVAL OF BILLS FROM CROSBY, HEAFEY, ROACH AND MAY FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AND COSTS
After discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by
Member Boneysteele, that the statement from Crosby, Heafey, Roach and
May in the amount of $29,713.40 be approved. Motion carried by the
fo 11 owi ng vote:
AYES: Members:
NOES: Members:
ABSENT: Members:
Carlson, Boneysteele and Stanley
None
Dalton and Campbell
IX.
PERSONNEL
1.
REVIEW AND DISCUSS PERSONNEL RELATED MATTERS IN CLOSED SESSION
President Pro Tem Stanley requested that the Board consider the
next item of business prior to going into Closed Session. There were no
objections.
2.
REVIEW AND APPROVE PERSONNEL BUDGET FOR 1981-82
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that consideration
of the Personnel Budget should be held over to the meeting of May 28,
1981 when all members will be present.
At 8:12 p.m., President Pro Tem Stanley recessed the meeting.
At 8:16 p.m., President Pro Tem Stanley reconvened the meeting and
declared a Closed Session.
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At 10:02 p.m., President Pro Tem Stanley concluded the closed
session and continued the meeting in open session.
President Pro Tem Stanley requested Mr. Carniato, District Counsel,
to list the matters discussed in Closed Session.
Mr. Carniato advised that matters discussed in Closed Session were
Fred J. Early Co., Kaiser Sand and Gravel, and Peterson/Simpson litigations
and other general litigation and personnel matters.
As a result of discussion in Closed Session, it was movec by Member
Boneysteele, seconded by Member Carlson, that a resolution be adopted
delegating the authority to the General Manager-Chief Engineer to execute
the settlement agreement with Kaiser Sand and Gravel Company. Resolution
No. 81-106. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, and Stanley
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Dalton and Campbell
X. ITEMS LATES FOR THE AGENDA
None
XI.
REPORTS
1.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Mr. Dolan suggested that presentation of staff's "Goals and
Objectives: for the coming year be deferred to a June meeting. Staff
wi 11 send the" Goa 1 sand Obj ect i ves" to the Board since some of the
items may have a bearing on the figures contained in the 1981-82 fiscal
budget.
2.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None
3.
SECRETARY
Mr. Hopkins advised that he received correspondence from the County
Election Office regarding required information from candidates running
for election to the District Board. He will discuss this matter in
further detail when a full Board is present.
4.
COMMITTEES
None
XI I.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
None
XII I.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:12 p.m., President Pro Tem Stanley adjourned the meeting to
May 28, 1981.
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P sident Pro Tem of e District Board
of the Central Contr Costa Sanitary
District, County of ontra Costa,
State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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