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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 02-17-83 2169 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 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 17, 1983. President Dalton called the meeting to order and requested the Secretary to call roll. PRESENT: ABSENT: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Stanley and Dalton Carlson and Campbell Member Carlson arrived at 7:35 p.m. Member Campbell had indicated at a previous meeting that he would be unable to attend this Board Meeting due to a business commitment and was therefore excused. II. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES LIST DATED FEBRUARY 17, 1983 1. Member Boneysteele and Stanley, members of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that they had reviewed the expenditures and found them to be satisfactory. After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Stanley, that the Expenditure List dated February 17, 1983, which included Running Expense Warrant Nos. 23812-24010; Sewer Construction Warrant Nos. 2515-2570 and Sewer Construction Warrant No. 4270; and Payroll Fund No. 1848-1850, be approved. 'Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Stanley and Dalton Members: None Members: Carlson and Campbell III. ADMIN I STRATI VE 1. RECEIVE AND REVIEW SIX-MONTH COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF 1982-1983 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET Mr. Dolan advised that staff has prepared a comparative review of actual and budgeted Operations and Maintenance revenues and expenditures for the first six-months of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1983. Mr. Walter Funasaki, Finance Officer, gave an overview of the general statistics contained in the review. Utilizing visual aids, managers of the Administration Engineering, Collection System Operations, and Plant Operation Departments, highlighted their Department's status in the six-month budget review. At the conclusion of the presentation, Board Members commented favorably on the six-month O&M budget review and expressed their favor on the manner in which the department heads have been able to keep their respective expenditure costs down. 2. AUTHORIZE SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $3,800 FOR THE PURCHASE OF BLINDS FOR THE WEST SIDE OF THE NEW OFFICE BUILDING After explanation by Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, and Board discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Stanley, to authorize the purchase and installation of mini-blinds for the West side of the Headquarters Office Building at a cost not to exceed $3,800. Motion carried by the following vote: 0 '.:.J ~\>iÎ '5; "!I1\>, I ( ~ ti>'Ì' "..() 2170 AYES: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley and Dalton NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Camp be 11 ,IV. ENGINEERING 1. CONFIRM THE $50,000 EMERGENCY AUTHORIZATION FOR STABLIZATION WORK (PROJECT X3849) NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE EXISTING 27-INCH MORAGA TRUNK SEWER Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, explained that because of the urgent need to expedite the work on this project, it was necessary to call Board Members and obtain verbal authorization of emergency funds for the project. The Board is now requested to confirm its approval of this emergency authori- zation of funds. He then referred to staff members to give details regarding the project. Mr. R. Baker, Engineering and Construction Department Manager and Mr. Jay McCoy, Construction Services Division Manager, explained the details of the project. After discussion, it was moved by Member Stanley, seconded by Member Boneysteele, to declar the protections of the existing 27-inch Moraga Trunk Sewer (Line E) an emergency project and to confirm the emergency authorization of $50,000 in Sewer Construction funds for the stablization work and that a resolution be adopted to that effect. Resolution No. 83-29. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley and Dalton None Camp be 11 V. SOLID WASTE 1. RECEIVE THE PRICE WATERHOUSE REPORT ON REFUSE COLLECTION RATE SETTING PROCEDURES Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, advised that a letter had been received from Mr. Sanford Skaggs, representing Valley Disposal Service Company, indicating that he would like time to review the Price Waterhouse report prior to being received by the Board. Due to a previous commitment, Mr. Skaggs is unable to attend this evening's meeting and he requested that any Board decision concerning the report be deferred to the next regular Board Meeting (March 3,1983). In response to Member Boneysteele's query, Mr. Funasaki, Finance Officer, advised that a copy of the report had been sent to Mr. George Navone of Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service and as a result of discussion at the last Board meeting additional information has been incorporated into the report After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that this matter be held over for consideration to the meeting of March 3,1983. VI. PERSONNEL 1. ADOPT ORDINANCE 152 ESTABLISHING CHANGES IN CHAPTER 4 OF THE DISTRICT CODE )" , After explanation by Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, and Board discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Stanley, that Ordinance No. 152, reflecting the changes in Chapter 4, be adopted subject to the suggested language changes in Section 409-B; that this Ordinance shall be published once in the Contra Costa Times, a newspaper published and circulated in Central Contra Costa Sanitary District; and such ordinance shall be effective upon expiration of the week of publication. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley and Dalton NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Campbell O"~" . .w. ..."'" 1 .." ,<c, :4' Wt .:'~. ".'J ,"þ 2171 2. AUTHORIZE CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF GWEN VANECEK FROM A PERMANENT INTERMITTENT CLERK TYPIST 1/11 STATUS IN PLANT OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT TO PERMANENT STATUS IN THAT POSITION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 24, 1983 After explanation by Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Stanley, that the status of the Permanent- Intermittent position of Clerk Typist I/II be changed to a Permanent position, and that the status of Gwen Vanecek be changed from Permanent Intermittent to Permanent effective January 24, 1983. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley and Dalton Members: None Member: Campbell VI!. ITEMS LATE FOR THE AGENDA None. VIII. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dolan advised that the Purchasing Manual and Material Policy will be brought before the Board for adoption at the next meeting. The purchasing policy issues will be discussed at that time as previously requested by the Board. b. Two recent CASA Committee meetings were held - one with Frank Covington of the EPA, and one with Congressman Norman Mineta. The principal topics of discussion were EPA Water Programs, pretreatment standards for industrial waste disposal, and ocean disposal matters. c. Work is progressing on the CSO Safety Program. Bob Hinkson and his staff are working diligently on the program. The Safety Manual has been drafted and should be implemented in the near future. It is anti- cipated that the District's Safety Recognition Incentive Program will be decentralized in the next fiscal year. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT Mr. Carniato advised he would have items for discussion in closed session. 3. SECRETARY Mr. Hopkins requested that the Board Members complete and return to him their Conflict of Interest Statements at their earliest convenience. 4. COMMITTEES a. President Dalton reported that he had attended Solid Waste Commission and Committee meetings. The central topic of discussion was the Joint Exercise of Power Agreement (JEPA) proposed by the cities and Contra Costa County. Mr. Dolan stated that staff is studying the proposed JEPA in regard to its effect on the District. IX. MATTERS FROM THE BOARD NOT ON THE AGENDA a. Member Carlson reported that there are odor problems developing in certain areas of Moraga. Mr. Hinkson, CSO Manager, responded by saying that he would have his crew check on the problem the next morning. b. Member Boneysteele suggested that stafff examine expenditures for duplication of charges that may occur between the Walnut Creek Office Building and the new Headquarters Office Building. 02 'J.'¡* 'J '; 1- C) ~,) 2172 c. Board Members quieried the reason for increase in land fill gas price by Getty Synthetic Fuels~ Inc. Mr. Robert Baker explained that their prices track with PG&E rates using a fixed percentage discount. x. CLOSED SESSION At 8:53 p.m., President Dalton declared a closed session to discuss litigation and personnel matters. At 9:38 p.m., President Dalton concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting into open session. XI. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSION IN CLOSED SESSION 1. APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR LITIGATION SERVICES As a result of discussion in closed session, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Stanley, that statements from John J. Carniato in the amount of $5,731.50 and O'Brien & Krietzberg in the amount of $8,018.11, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley and Dalton NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Campbell XII. ADJOURNMENT At 9:39 p.m., President Dalton adjourned the meeting. ~, f\ . 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