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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 01-02-75 490 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT JANUARY 2, 1975 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on January 2, 1975, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Boneysteele. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT : Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele ABSENT: Member: Rustigian II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that the Minutes as presented for the meeting of December 19, 1974, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES,: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneystee1e None Rustigian III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES After explanation by Mr. Niles, Manager, Plant Operations, regarding Voucher No. 19592 and discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, Chairman of the Expenditure Committee, seconded by Member Allan, that after review that expenditures, specifically, Sewer Construction Vouchers Nos. 2309 to 2338 inclusive, Running Expense Vouchers Nos. 19459 to 19618 inclusive, Local Improvement District No. 54 Voucher No. 25, and Payroll Vouchers Nos. 640 to 765 inclusive, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele None Rustigian IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. RESOLUTION NO. , A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION ACTION CASE OF OAKHILL ASSOCIATES, JOB NO. 2517, PARCEL 2, LAFAYETTE After report by staff that negotiations regarding rebate provisions and easement rights between Oakhill Associates and Duffel Financial and Construction Company had been successful, and that condemnation action by the District was no longer appropriate, the Board took no further action. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. CONSENT ITEMS ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT a. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that easements from: ,01 02 75. Grantor 49l Job No. Parcel No. 2389 2550 2498 2498 1 1 1 2 Glen Arms Estates, Inc. D. L. McLeod, et ux Boise Cascade Corp. Larwin-Northern California be accepted at no cost to the District and their recording ordered. by the following vote: Carried AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele None Rustigian b. AUTHORIZE APPORTIONMENT OF LID 45 ASSESSMENT, APPROVE AMENDED ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM(S) AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING OF SAID DIAGRAM(S) It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that authori- zation for apportionment of LID 45 assessment, approval of amended assessment Diagram(s) and authorization for recording of the following said Diagram(s) be approved. Amended Assessment No. Apportioned Amount Original Assessment No. 45-2-2-8 45-2-2-19 45-2-2-20 45-2-2-21 $ 0.00 1 , 367 . 03 0.00 Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele None Rustigian c. AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE AND RECORDING OF EASEMENT FROM ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILROAD CO. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that authori- zation for acceptance and recording of easement at no cost to the District from the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele None Rustigian d. AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE, EXECUTION AND RECORDING OF INDENTURE AGREEMENT FROM SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION CO., JOB NO. 1938, PARCEL 1 It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute an Indenture Agreement with Southern Pacific Transportation Company, Job No. 1938, Parcell, be approved and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele None Rustigian 2. DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 46 RESOLUTION NO. 75-1, A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF PROPERTIES TO CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT, DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 46 After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Enginee~ 01 02 75 - ------- ------ -- ----~------------. ------- -------------------- ----------------- 492 and Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, wherein they presented maps and descriptions of the 24 parcels (approximately 127 acres) involved in annexation, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 75-1 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele None Rustigian 3. FINANCIAL PLAN (ESTABLISH DATE FOR CONSIDERATION) After Board Members acknowledged receipt of the financial plan with supplemental material dated December 11, 1974, as prepared by staff, dis- cussion followed. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to schedule consideration of the Financial Plan as presented by staff for its meeting of January 30, 1975. 4. AUTHORIZE STAFF ATTENDANCE AT CALIFORNIA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP SEMINAR AT SAN RAFAEL, JANUARY 15-16, 1975 After explanation by staff regarding proposed attendees, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that two staff personnel be authorized transportation and expenses to attend the Management Leadership Seminar, January 15-16, 1975, San Rafael, California. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele None Rustigian 5. OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA None. 6. INFORMATION a. REBATE PROCEDURES Board Members reviewed and discussed a memorandum prepared by staff explaining rebate procedures followed by the District. During the discussion staff responded to queries by Board Members. VIII. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Horstkotte reported that the construction on the District's Water Reclamation Plant Facilities was proceeding in a satisfactory manner. b. In response to query, Mr. Horstkotte reported on administrative procedures for the implementation, execution and responsibilities for change orders affecting the District's Water Reclamation Plant Facilities. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT a. Mr. Bohn presented Board Members with a memorandum dated December 30, 1974, which outlines the statutory duties and requirements of the Political Reform Act of 1974, as it may pertain to Sanitary Districts and their respective officers and officals. Discussion followed. b. Mr. Bohn reported that after review and analysis of the proposed Traveler's Insurance Supplemental Retirement Plan, he was unable to approve 01 02 "75 493 the same on behalf of the District because of legal prohibitions in the State Statutes. However, Mr. Bohn did state that he believed it would be possible to prepare a new agreement to establish equivalent benefits under a deferred compensation plan, thereby authorizing use of the monies formerly paid to the Social Security system for the benefit of District employees. Pending the formulation of such alternate plan by Mr. Bohn and approval thereof by the Directors, and upon Mr. Bohn's recommendation, it was the consensus of the Board that the monies authorized to be paid by the District pursuant to Resolution No. 74-123, to the Traveler's Insurance Company for a supplemental retirement plan be placed in a special account entitled "Employees' Special Account" to be held for the benefit of the employees of the District. RESOLUTION NO. 75-3, A RESOLUTION FIXING THE AMOUNTS OF COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES TO BE PAID TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS c. Mr. Bohn pointed out that, effective January l, 1975, there had been an amendment to Section 6489 of the Health and Safety Code increasing the allowable fees for members of the Board of Directors of Sanitary Districts and recommended that the Board pass a resolution increasing compensation now paid to Directors in accordance with the authority granted by said amended statute. Upon the recommendation of Mr. Bohn, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan that Resolution No. 75-3, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneystee1e None Rustigian 3. SECRETARY None. 4. COMMITTEES PERSONNEL a. RESOLUTION NO. 75-2, A RESOLUTION OF REAFFIRMANCE OF PERSONNEL ACTION REGARDING THOMAS CARVER After review of previous disciplinary action taken in the case of Mr. Thomas Carver and after report by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, that the matter had been considered and reviewed by the Committee and that the Committee concurred with staff recommendation, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution No. 75-2 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele None Rustigian IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR 1. Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, stated that he had been conferring with staff regarding a preliminary report he had received on the personnel salaries and survey being conducted for the District by the State Cooperative Personnel Services Board. Discussions followed indicating some reservations regarding the preliminary report and it was the consensus of the Board that the report, expected about January 17, 1975, be administratively received by the Personnel Committee for review, analysis and recommendation prior to being accepted and released by the Board. 01 02 75 ----- --.------------------------ -- 494 2. After comment by President Boneysteele that the California Association of Sanitation Agencies annual work conference was scheduled for January 23-25, 1975, at Indian Wells, California, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization for registration fees, transportation, and expenses for Board Members, the General Manager-Chief Engineer, and the Counsel for the District to attend, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and,Boneystee1e None Rustigian 3. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that meetings be scheduled for the first, third, and fourth Thursday in February, 1975. 4. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District reported that his personal schedule precluded his attendance at the Board Meeting scheduled for January 16, 1975. However, Mr. Robert Wyatt will represent him. x. ADJOURNMENT At 9:04 o'clock P.M., President Boneysteele adjourned the meeting. ~ ./.' '..,,-,' ~¿ COUNTERSIGNED: )~ - «:/ ,~C CVvÛ '" 0 Secretary of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 01 02 75