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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 03-03-83 2173 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT DATED MARCH 3, 1 983 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a regular session at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, (Pacheco area) County of Contra Costa, State of California, on March 3, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. President Dalton called the meeting to order and requested the Secretary to call ro11. PRESENT: Members: ABSENT: Member: I. ROLL CALL --- Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley, Campbell and Dalton None 1. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3, 1983 After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Carlson, that the minutes of February 3, 1983 be approved as presented. Motion was unanimously approved. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES 1. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED MARCH 3, 1983 After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Mëmber Stanley, that the Expenditure List dated March 3, 1983, including Running Expense Warrant Nos. 24011-24187; Sewer Construction Warrant Nos. 4270-4281 and 2571-2623; and Payroll Warrant Nos. 5625027-5625247 and Payroll Warrant No. 1851 be approved. Motion was unanimously approved. 1. IV. BIDS & AWARDS AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A FIXED UNIT PRICE CONTRACT TO CERTIFIED GARMENT AND LINEN SUPPLY FOR RENTAL OF GARMENTS AND LINENS AND LAUNDRY SERVICE After explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer (GM-CE) and Board d discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Boneysteele, to award a fixed unit price contract to Cerified Garment and Linen Supply for rental of garments and linens and laundry services. Motinn ",::It' ....."'...~--"-, (f (J1) ~ V(. AdM. 2t3 0 M ¿if c&. 6 (/Ð ;fA... 3/;/1l3 ~. the C( and tt 1. fJ. r G a. Pe' b. Ma! c. W. d. W. e. W. f. Uni ..---J"" "v.va. g. H. J. Palmer, etux h. Jeslar, Inc. i . D. Young j. Jeslar, Inc. k. E. Sponzilli, etux o~ >'\'," ('J,. t..f 't 0,' ~) f"' ..) NDAR )nded by Member Stanley, that items) be approved as recommended L I the District, adopt respective b No. Parcel Res. No. ~9 3 83-30 ~4 1 83-31 39 1 83-32 \9 2 83-33 :9 3 83-34 Larayette 3589 4 83-35 Lafayette 3589 5 83-36 Lafayette 3589 6 83-37 Lafayette 3589 9 83-38 Lafayette 3672 1 83-39 Lafayette 3672 3 83-40 2174 2. Authorize execution of Quitclaim of Easement, Job No. 1276, Parcel 2, Lafayette area. Res. No. 83-41. 3. Authorize execution of Quitclaim of portion of Easement, Job 366, Parcell, MoragQ area. Res. No. 83-42. Motion was unanimously approved. VI. ADMINISTRATION RECEIVE THE PRICE WATERHOUSE REPORT ON THE DISTRICT REFUSE COLLECTION RATE SETTING PROCEDURES AND CONSIDER ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, advised that representatives of Price Waterhouse were present in the audience to review their report and answer any questions the Board may have. He also indicated that the owners of Valley Disposal Service and Orinda/Moraga Service were present to comment on the impact the report may have on their operations. After Board discussion, Mr. Walter Funasaki, Finance Officer, gave a presentation regarding the contents of the Price Waterhouse Report. At the conclusion of Mr. Funasaki's presentation, Mr. Sanford Skaggs representing Valley Disposal Service, addressed the Board concerning the affect some recommendations in the report may have on their company. Mr. Mortenson of Price Waterhouse, responded by saying that he would be pleased to go over the report with Mr. Skaggs and attempt to identify and clarify any concerns his client may have. Board discussion followed, wherein Mr. Dolan asked if the Board would object to staff's setting up a standarized format for rate adjustment requests, for obtaining statistical information and for rate setting procedures. The Board indicated its approval of that approach and Member Campbell stated that staff should also arrange a meeting with Price Waterhouse and the collectors in an effort to resolve areas of misunderstanding resulting from the report. Member Carlson indicated his disagreement with the cost saving incentive program proposed by Price Waterhouse as it was not fair to the collectors and that there should be more dialogue on this matter. After further discussion, it was moved by Member Campbell and seconded by Member Stanley to receive the Price Waterhouse Report on the District Rate Setting Procedures and that staff be directed to meet with Price Waterhouse representatives and refuse collectors in an effort to resolve any points of issue resulting from proposals contained in the report and inform the Board as to the results of such meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Member: Boneysteele, Stanley, Campbell and Dalton Carlson None It was moved by Member Stanley that the results of the previously directed meeting of staff with Price Waterhouse and the refuse collectors, be reviewed and that staff determine what portion of proposals in the Price Waterhouse report can be incorporated in the rate setting procedures concerning applications for refuse collection rate increases this year. Motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Dolan indicated he would report back to the Board after the meeting with Price Waterhouse and the garbage franchisees. 1. VII. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT ACCEPT THE 1982 ANNUAL SELF-MONITORING PROGRAM REPORT Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, explained that it is a NPDES Permit requirement () (~ ,,)' :1,'; , ..' w ,.- vi; 2175 ():", - ~.Š to submit an annual Self-Monitoring Program Report to the Regional Water Quality Control Board. He also highlighted some of the statistics contained in the report. After discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Boneysteele, to accept the 1982 Annual Self-Monitoring Program Report. Motion was unanimously approved. 2. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON TREATMENT PLANT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 1982-83 Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, advised that staff is changing the format this year for presentation of its Goals and Objectives program. Only one department will present its prior year's accomplishments and its goals and objectives for the coming year at one Board Meeting. He then referred to Mr. Chuck Batts and Bill Brennan to outline the-Treatment Plant's 1982-83 accomplishments and their projected goals and objectives for the coming year. VIII. ITEMS LATE FOR THE AGENDA None. IX. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dolan requested Mr. Chuck Batts, Plant Operations Department Manager, to give a presentation to the Board Members on the affect the past 36 days of wet weather has had on the influent and effluent flows at the Treatment Plant. Mr. Batts gave the report incorporating a visual aid. b. Mr. Dolan advised that he had addressed the State Water Resources Control Board workshop in Sacramento on the subject of grant eligibility of legal fees. His presentation resulted in the SWRCB reversing its position on the matter, and taking a stand that would be beneficial to the District. c. Mr. Dolan advised of a meeting that Paul Morsen, Steve McDonald and he had attended with officials of the City of Walnut Creek regarding the Joint Exercise of Power Agreement (JEPA) for the County Garbage to Energy Project. ' 1- d. Mr. Dolan advised that as a result of a survey of other agencies, it was learned that most agencies have a lower limit of $250 for Capital Expenditures. He requested that the District limit for unbudgetted Capital Expenditures be raised to $250 for the 1983-84 Equipment Budget year. The consensus of the Board was to raise the unbudgeted Capital Expenditure limit to $250 as of July 1, 1983. e. Mr. Dolan advised that O'Brien-Krietzberg will be engaged to review and critique the Front End Boiler Plans and Specifications for the 5-B project. The resulting specifications will also be incorporated into the District's Standard Specifications as appropriate. f. Staff is planning to hold a tour of the new Headquarters Office Building for the Board and District Employees and their families. No definite date has been set, but it is proposed for the month of May. g. Mr. Dolan requested that the Board bring their "5-Year Plan" Books for updating. h. Mr. Ed Bokinskie will be returning to work after a long illness. He will be working on a part-time basis in the beginning. 'j..,." 'oF) ~ j ~,;J ö;j , 2176 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT Mr. Carniato commented that the General Western case was in trial. 3. SECRETARY None. 4. COMMITTEES Member Campbell commented on the ABAG Regional Planning Committee meeting he had attended and stated that he had been appointed to the Hazardous Waste Committee. X. MATTERS FROM THE BOARD NOT ON THE AGENDA a. Member Boneysteele asked about the status of sewer protection projects. Mr. McCoy, Construction Services Division Manager, replied that all projects had progressed and everything was stable at the moment. b. Member Boneysteele asked if the District would be affected by the problems being generated at the EPA. Mr. Dolan replied that he did not think so. XI. CLOSED SESSION At 10:05 p.m., President Dalton declared a closed session to discuss litigation and personnel matters. At 10:34 p.m., President Dalton concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting into open session. XI1. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSION IN CLOSED SESSION None XIII. ADJOURNMENT At 10:35 p.m., President Dalton adjourned the meeting. -( Å-;e~~---~ President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of Californii COUNTERSIGNED: Secretary of the Di trict Board of the Cent~l Contra. Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California ,. ¡, ~'.~. ", !9.J ;~ ~ ,5~ ~ 'fí). ~~., .'i'.'!>