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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 02-03-83 2165 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON FEBRUARY 3, 1983 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a scheduled regular session at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on February 3, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. President Dalton called the meeting to order and requested the Secretary to call roll. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Campbell and Dalton ABSENT: Member: Stanley Member Stanley had requested to be excused because of a death in the family. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. MINUTES OF JANUARY 6, 1983 MINUTES OF JANUARY 20, 1983 After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Carlson, that the minutes of January 6, 1983 be approved as presented and that the minutes of January 20, 1983, be approved with the following correction. Under "IV ADMINISTRATIVE, 1. AUTHORIZE $82,735 OF SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR COMPLETION OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, ADDITIONAL HARDWARE COMPONENTS AND PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM", in the third paragraph, second sentence, change the figure "3.4%" to read "$8,500". Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Campbell and Dalton NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Stanley III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES 1. LIST DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1983 Member Boneysteele, member of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated he had reviewed the expenditures and found them to be satisfactory. After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by President Dalton, that the Expenditure List dated February 3, 1983, including Running Expense Warrant Nos. 23613-23811; Sewer Construction Fund Warrant Nos. 4254-4269 and 2478-2514; and Payroll Warrant Nos. 4499464-5599689 and 1844-1847; be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Campbell and Dalton NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Stanley IV. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Campbell, seconded by President Dalton, that the Consent Calendar (consisting of two items) be approved as recommended and that respective resolutions be adopted. ()~: {"~",', '." ...'" ~ ,.ç , " ," ' "'" . ('\ C) '" .,. "'t, 2166 1. Acceptance of easements at no cost to the District, adopt respective resolutions and authorize recording. Grantor Area Job No. Parcel Res. No. a. R. J. Bruzzone, Lafayette 1518 ext. 1. 83-20 Inc. b. Clara H. Harris San Ramon 3821 1 83-21 2. Authorize execution of Quitclaims of easements (8 instruments) in Subdivision 4915, Roundhill area, Resolution Nos. 83-21 through 83-28. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Campbell and Dalton Members: None Member: Stanley President Dalton asked if there were any requests to consider agenda items out of order. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer (GM-CE), responded by saying representatives from Price Waterhouse were present in the audience to discuss their study concerning refuse collection rate setting procedures. This item had not been calendared on the agenda but the Board did receive material in regard to the study. Board members voiced no objection to the request. Mr. Mortenson of Price Waterhouse addressed the Board regarding the study. Board Members commented on certain portions of the Price Waterhouse study and offered suggestions as to how they should be addressed in their report. At the conclusion of the discussion, President Dalton thanked the Price Waterhouse representatives for their participation and requested that their study report on Refuse Collection Rate Setting Procedures be calendared for receiving by the Board at the next meeting on February 17. Mr. Dolan and Board Members commended Mr. Walter Funasaki, Finance Officer, for his effort in coordinating the study with Price Waterhouse. and returned to the agenda. V. ENGINEERING 1. AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF DISTRICT PROJECT 3272, DECHLORINATION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AND FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT After explanation by Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Campbell, to accept District Project 3272, Dechlorination Facility Improvements, and authorize the General Manager- Chief Engineer to execute and file a Notice of Completion for the project. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Campbell and Dalton NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Stanley VI. ITEMS LATE FOR THE AGENDA None VI I. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dolan read a schedule containing key dates for Board action on the proposed 1983-84 Fiscal Budget. 0 ,.)1 : ,# ()~ 8. ':') . ~} 2167 b. Mr. Dolan advised that Central San's Plant Operations Department has won the CWPCA Bay Section "Plant of the Year Award" shared this year with the EBMUD Plant. This award is given annually to the treatment plant(s) which has established itself as the best operating plant in the Bay Area. Mr. Dolan also proudly announced that our employee Mr. Melvin Strong, Operator III, was awarded the CWPCA, Bay Section, "Operator of the Year Award", making him a candidate for the State Operator of the Year Award. Mr. Charles Batts, Plant Operations Department Manager, explained the selection procedures for these awards. c. Mr. Dolan reported that the District may have to take action against Echtech Corporation for not complying with our Waste Water Ordinance regulations. d. Mr. Dolan advised that Mr. Ed Bokinskie may not be returning to work at the District but instead may seek a Disability Retirement. e. Mr. Dolan indicated that because of the strong sun rays, it will be necessary to provide blinds for the offices on the west wall of the Headquarters Office Building. Staff is in the process of composing a request to the Board which will be presented at the next meeting. f. Mr. Dolan referred to the memo from President Dalton wherein he advised Board Members of a proposed Joint Exercise of Power Agreement (JEPA) for the County Garbage to Energy. The Agreement was discussed at a recent meeting of the County Solid Waste Committee. Di5cussion followed. g. Mr. Dolan invited the Board Members to participate in a walk-through of the Headquarters Office Building at the end of the meeting. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. 3. SECRETARY None. 4. COMMITTEES None. VIII. MATTERS FROM THE BOARD NOT ON THE AGENDA a. Member Campbell inquired as to when the Board Members would be receiving their Conflict of Interest Forms. Mr. Hopkins, Secretary of the District, replied that they would be distributed to the Board Members during the following week. b. In answer to Board query, Mr. Dolan stated that staff was pleased with the operation of the new telephone system. c. Member Campbell indicated that he would be unable to attend the next Board Meeting (February 17) because of a business commitment. d. Member Carlson requested that staff provide a spread sheet of the contra accounts in order that the Board may have an idea of the activity generating in the respective departments of the District. Mr. Dolan indicated that the spread sheet would be included with the six-month Budget Review Report which is scheduled to be presented to the Board at the next meeting. After discussion, it was determined that a Closed Session was not necessary prior to the approval of the bills for litigation services. It was then moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Campbell, that the statements from John J. Carniato in the amount of $5,731.50 and O'Brien-Kreitzberg in the amount of $8,018.11 be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: O. ',.. .~ (î '. ,,' (,11 ~;J 2168 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Carlson, Boneysteele, Campbell and Dalton None Stanley At 9:21 p.m., President Dalton stated that the meeting would be continued in the Headquarters Office Building so that the Board Members could participate in a walk-through of the building, now 'that- H h'as been occupied by the Administration and Engineering Departments. IX. CLOSED SESSION At 10:00 p.m., President Dalton reconvened the meeting in the Board Room and declared A Clòsed Session to discuss matters pertaining to litigation and potential litigation. At 10:45 p.m., President Dalton concluded the Closed Session and reconvened the meeting. X. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION 1. APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR LITIGATION SERVICES The litigation bills did not require discussion in Closed Session and were therefore approved following "Item VIII." of the agenda. XI. ADJOURNMENT At 10:35 p.m., President Dalton adjourned the meeting. We~~ President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: _/'~ '" ,~ () ') ,( :-""" t \ <> '- Ii ..'if ~~) ------------------ -,..