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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 10-29-81 1993 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON OCTOBER 29, 1981 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 October 29, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. In the absence of Mr. Hopkins, District Secretary, President Campbell requested Mr. Paul Morsen, Administrative Department Manager, to call roll. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Members: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton, Stanley and Campbell None President Campbell asked if there were any items to be taken out of order. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer (GM-CE), requested that the Board permit him to present his report at this time. Board Members voiced no objections to the request. IV. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dolan reported that plans are being made to hold another Supervisorsl Dinner on December 8, 1981. Two of the Board Members attended the previous Supervisors' Dinner and Mr. Dolan felt it would be appropriate if again this year two Board Members were present. The Board concurred with Mr. Dolan and requested that this item be placed on the agenda for the next regular Board Meeting. b. Mr. Dolan requested that the Board review the proposed new Agenda format for the District Board Meetings. After review and discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that the proposed Agenda format was too restrictive in allowing for public input and the Board Members suggested appropriate modifications which would allow for both public and staff input. Mr. Dolan stated that the requested modifications would be reflected in the revised Agenda format and submitted to the Board for approval at the next regular Board Meeting. c. Mr. Dolan advised that Messrs. John Larson, Curtis Swanson and he had attended a meeting with the State Resources Control Board regarding the Project Completion Grant for 5A-I. Funding for the 5B-I Project was also discussed. Dr. Clark Weddle, Deputy Chief Engineer, advised that he had met with the State Solid Waste Management Boad to present an interim report regarding the go/no go decision for the Districtls Solid Waste to Energy Project. The Sta~e approve~ the amendment to the contract for additional funds and granted a tlme extenslon to June 30, 1982 for completion of the project. At the conclusion of Mr. Dolan's report, President Campbell returned to the order of the agenda items. 1. Review and Report on Current Potential Litigation Matters in Closed Session. 2. Approval of bills for professional litigation services, A. OIBrien & Kreitzberg invoices as presented by Crosby, Heafey, Roach and May. Report by Counsel for the District. 3. il,o'1:\ ¡ ~'V " ' ,.. , 4¡¡;" ~ J~ I';- /'~ ~ 81 , .. 1994 Mr. Skaggs also discussed the consolidation of Valley, Lafayette and Diablo Disposal Companies under one name of "Valley Disposal Servicell at the start of their next fiscal year. The books of the companies will also be consolidated. It is yet undetermined whether the level of service will become uniform. Pleasant Hill/Bayshore Disposal plans to request a rate increase next year and has undergone a sizeable effort to break their books down in terms of revenue and operation/maintenance. Discussion followed. c. Mr. Dolan advised that the WPCF Conference he attended with Messrs. Baker and Hinkson in Detroit proved most successful and informative. Mr. Hinkson received at that Conference the prestigious honor of being awarded the National Collection System Award for 1980. d. Mr. Dolan indicated that he would have two items for discussion in Closed Session. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT a. Mr. Carniato reported that the District has received a citation from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for an air pollution violation that occurred on June 19, 1981. After discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Dalton, to authorize $150 for the payment of a citation from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for Villation No. 27038, issued on June 19, 1981 and that a release of said violation be secured. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton and Campbell None Stanley b. Mr. Carniato advised that upon review, it has been noted that the minutes do not reflect any action authorizing the General Manager- Chief Engineer to sign the Administrative Services Agreementfor the Deferred Compensation Plan. After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Dalton, that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to execute the Administrative Agreement for the Districtls Deferred Compensation Plan and a resolution be adopted to that effect. Resolution No. 81-192. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton and Campbell None Stanley c. Mr. Carniato requested a Closed Session at the end of the meeting to discuss the Fred J. Early litigation, progress on the alum sludge arbitration, legal statements and merit increases for the management group. 4. COMMITTEES a. Member Boneysteele advised that he had attended ABAGls Regional Planning Committee meeting. Matters discussed pertained to housing for middle and low income families, and initiation of a study of the properties contained in toxic spills and how the public could deal with them. At 9:51 p.m., President Campbell recessed the meeting. At 9:57 p.m., President Campbell reconvened the meeting. IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR None. 1,.' ,',0,"'." . ..' ;29 81 1995 x. CLOSED SESSION At 9:58 p.m., President Campbell declared a closed session to discuss the statements for professional services, Fred J. Early litigation, progress on the alum sludge arbitration, and merit increases for the management group. At 11:02 p.m., President Campbell concluded the Closed Session and reconvened the meeting in Open Session. a. As a result of discussion in Closed Session, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Carlson, that the statements from John J. Carniato dated October 9, 1981 in the amount of $6,750.48; and the statement from Corbett, Kane and Berk, dated September 25,1981 in the amount of $286.50; be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Member: Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton and Campbell None Stanley The statement from Crosby, Heafey, Roach and May was deferred for payment. b. As a result of discussion in Closed Session, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Dalton, that the salary merit increases for certain upper level managers for fiscal year ending June 30,1982, be approved and a resolution be adopted to that effect. Resolution No. 81-193. Merit Increase & Effective Date of Pos it i on Incumbent Total New Salary Merit Increase Deputy Chief Engineer C. Weddle 4.64% $5163 Mo.* 7/1/81 Deputy General Manager D. Niles 5% $4436 Mo. 8/5/81 Plant Ops. Dept. Manager R. Baker 7.5% $4231 Mo. 8/5/81 Manager C.S.O. R. Hinkson 5% $4326 Mo. 7/1/81 Admin. Dept. Manager P. Morsen Note (1) 2/1/82 Special Projects Div. J. Larson Note (2) 10/21/81 Coll. System Engr. Div. J. McCoy Note (2) 10/21/81 Plant Mtce. Div. Mgr. C. Batts Note (3) 9/9/81 Finance Officer W. Funasaki 2.5% $3450 Mo. 1/1/82 Personnel Officer G. Koff 7.5% $2934 Mo. 7/1/81 Secretary to Board C. Hopkins Note (4) Note (4) Notes: (1) After incumbent has been employed for 6 months, a review will take place with an increase recommended depending on demonstrated performance. (2) Merit raises are included in Engineering Dept. reorganization and are addressed elsewhere in agenda. (3) Our employment agreement with Mr. Batts provided for a 5% increase after six months. Accordingly, Mr. Batts received his 5% increase September 9, 1981. (4) Mr. Hopkins has reached the upper limit of his range. Consequently, no merit increase is recommended. * This increase will place Dr. Weddle at the upper limit of his range. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Member: Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton and Campbell None Stanley ]0 29 81 1996 At 11 :02 p.m., President Campbell concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting. Mr. Carniato, District Counsel, advised that the following items were discussed in closed session: Peterson-Simpson Litigation, Acme Fill, Fred J. Early, Alum Sludge negotiations" Water Reclamation Contract negotiations, approval of bills for professiona] services and personnel. a. As a result of discussion in closed session, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by member Stanley, that the statements for professional litigation services from OIBrien and Dreitzberg as presented by Crosby, Heafey, Roach and May in the amount of $62,658.55 be approved. Motion was unanimously approved. b. As a result of discussion in closed session, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Stanley, to authorize $25,000 for expenses incurred relating to the Fred J. Early trial. Motion was unanimously approved. VI I. ADJOURNMENT At 11:10 p.m., President Campbell adjourned the meeting. ~f P esident of the District Board of the -- entral Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: S c tary of t District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California ],() 29 81