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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 06-11-81 1924 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON JUNE 11, 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 June 11,1981. at 7:30 p.m. President Campbell called the meeting to order and requested the Secretary to call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Members: Membe r : Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton and Campbell Stanley Member Stanley arrived at 7:40 p.m. II. BUDGET AND FINANCE 1. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET FOR 1981-82 Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, requested Mr. Walter Funasaki, Finance Officer, to explain the adjustments that had been made in the proposed Operation and Maintenance Budget for 1981-82. Mr. Funasaki advised that the major reductions within the proposed 1981-82 Operations and Maintenance Budget occurred in the Plant Operations Department Budget. These reductions would serve to substantially reduce the preliminary figure for the 1981-82 environmental quality charge. Discussion followed wherein Member Carlson suggested that staff should request information from the City of Concord in regard to their future anticipated flow projections. After discussion, it was moved by Member Dalton, seconded by Member Carlson, that the 1981-82 Operations and Maintenance Budget be approved and that a resolution adopting the District1s 1981-82 Budget be adopted. Resolution No.81-115. Discussion followed prior to taking the vote, wherein Mr. David Johnson, member of the Employees' Association Wage and Benefit Committee, asked what impact the approved budget would have on salaries, wages and benefits for the employees. Mr. Dolan replied that the budget is a plan, not a commitment, to spend the money that is there. It does not necessarily serve to lóck anyone in on any particular number. There being no further comments in regard to the matter, President Campbell requested the Secretary to take a roll call vote on the motion (1981-82 Budget). AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton, Stanley and Campbell None None President Campbell thanked the staff for their concerted effort in preparing the 1981-82 Budget and indicated his appreciation of the efforts to control costs of the various budget items. 06; ~'ll ' 81 1925 Board and staff discussion followed regarding the setting of the rate for the Environmental Quality Charge (EQC) for 1981-82. Member Carlson strongly objected to using reserve funds in determining the 1981-82 EQC rate. Members Dalton and Stanley expressed opposition to the District keeping any reserve funds. Since the EQC rate matter was not on the agenda for this meeting and since Member Dalton would not be present for the decision to take place at the meeting of June 18, 1981, it was the consensus of the Board that an "advisory vote" be taken on this issue. It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Carlson, to propose that the EQC rate for residential users be increased to $125 per year. Motion failed by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Carlson and Boneysteele Dalton, Stanley and Campbell None It was then moved by Member Dalton, seconded by Member Stanley, to propose that the rate for residential users for the EQC for residential users be raised to $117 per year. Motion failed by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Dalton and Stanley Carlson, Boneysteele and Campbell None It was then moved by President Campbell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, to propose that the EQC rate for residential users be increased to $121 per year thus utilizing 50% of the reserve funds to make up budget revenue deficiencies. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Dalton and Campbell Carlson,and Stanley None III. ITEMS LATE FOR THE AGENDA None IV. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dolan reported on the status of the Wegman/Corrolo Study which deals with the combustion of garbage for sludge disposal and power generat ion. He ,also commented on some facets of the study. b. Mr. Dolan discussed grant funding for the 5A-I Metcalf/Eddy plant completion project and the 5B-I phase of the plant expansion. c. Mr. Dolan stated that he had two items to discuss in Closed s~ssion dealing with personnel. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None 3. SECRETARY Mr. Hopkins advised that he would be requesting the Board to consider matters regarding the November election at a meeting in the near future. V. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR None. At 9:33 p.m., President Campbell declared a closed session to discuss personnel matters. 06 11 81 1926 At 10:30 p.m., President Campbell concluded the Closed Session and declared the meeting to be in Open Session. Mr. Carniato, District Counsel, stated that the Board discussed the status of Meet and Confer Sessions concerning wage and benefit negotiations, selection of Administrative Department head and pending litigation matters. VI. ADJOURNMENT At 10:32 p.m., President Campbell adjourned the meeting. ~~ p~ sident of the District Board of the entral Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ()6 ','~ , ~ ,.~ ~,,"',~. 1" "'r'-'( , " "