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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 06-05-75 574 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JUNE 5, 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 June 5, 1975, at 8:00 P.M. Meeting was called to order by President Boneysteele. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES After comment by Board Members and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that the Minutes of the Meeting of May 29,1975, be approved with the following additions: Under "VII. follows: NEW BUSINESS," insert Items 4 and 5 in the Minutes as "4. DISCUSSION OF GARBAGE RATE INCREASES REQUESTED BY LAFAYETTE GARBAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. Item continued. 5. ESTABLISH ACCOUNT FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION RATE STUDY Item continued." Under "IX. the following: MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR," after the first sentence insert "Member Allan stated that this was the heaviest concentration of CASA sponsored bills in CASA's history." Motion approving the Minutes of the Meeting of May 29, 1975, subject to the above additions, carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES After review of the expenditures, specifically, Sewer Construction Vouchers Nos. 2483 to 2499 inclusive; Running Expense Vouchers Nos. 20363 to 205l2 inclusive; and Local Improvement District No. 55 Voucher No.3, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, members of the Expenditure Committee that the expenditures be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 06 05 75 575 IV. HEARINGS ~one. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS At this point, Mr. Horstkotte requested the Board to depart from the order of the Agenda and first take up the matter of Items 4 and 5 under Old Business, which was agreed by the Board. 4. AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY TO THE DISTRICT Members of the Board, Personnel Committee and District Manager, discussed the matter of appointing a new Secretary of the District. After numerous suggestions, the Board decided to refer the matter back to the Personnel Committee for further study and recommendations. On an interim basis, as a substitute for Mr. Horstkotte, Member Allan moved that they adopt a Resolution appointing Clyde M. Hopkins as Secretary Pro Tem of the District, with a salary increase of $191.00 per month and that Julie L. Vernon be appointed Recording Secretary at a stipend of $25.00 for each meeting attended. Motion was seconded by Member Gibbs. RESOLUTION NO. 75-25, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CLYDE M. HOPKINS TO THE POSITION OF SECRETARY PRO TEM OF THE DISTRICT Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mi tchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None During the discussion regarding appointment of a Secretary, members of the Board expressed concern in relation to the District's advancement in the area of solid waste. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that he recognized the Board's concern in the area of solid waste, and suggested that the Solid Waste Committee initiate a Study Session devoted to solid waste, wherein they could be brought up to date on the programs and progress of the District in this field. It was Mr. Bohn's and staff's contention that in this manner, questions and concerns that the Board may have in this regard could be dealt with more logically. Time and date for the Study Session was set for Wednesday, June ll, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. at the District office. 5. RESOLUTION NO. , A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE POSITION OF SECRETARY TO THE DISTRICT TO Item continued. 1. 1975-1976 BUDGET INFORMATION FOR EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Budget for 1975-l976 be approved with the following exceptions: Microfilm Index Retrieval System Ref. 10 $13,000 Microfilm Apperture Card Reader Ref. 12 1,150 Kodak Supersonic Sound Projector 60 Ref. 16 550 06 05 75 576 Vehicles - $22,900 - Board requested a delay for the vehicles until there was a reevaluation of economics for replacement. Item deferred. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e None None The Board requested that staff present salary survey data from other entities before they would be able to determine any cost of living adjustment for District employees. The three following appointments being part of the 1975-76 Budget were considered by the Board at this point in the meeting, rather than under New Business, Items 2, 3 & 4 of the Agenda. RESOLUTION NO. 75-26, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JAMES COE TO THE POSITION OF SENIOR ENGINEER It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 75-26 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Membe rs : Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None RESOLUTION NO. 75-27, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JACK CASE TO THE POSITION OF ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 75-27 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None RESOLUTION NO. 75-28, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING GERALD WINTER TO THE POSITION OF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution No. 75-28 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigia~ that the manpower request for authorization of five men positions at the Treatment Plant be approved. Motion carried ~y the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 2. LANDSLIDES Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None After discussion among Members of the Board, Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that the District accept the proposal from Karen Christensen and Delmar Reeder in the amount of $14,000 for slide repair and that Counsel be instructed to draw up the proper documents for presentation at the next Board Meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 06 05 Members: Members: Members: 75 Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 577 After further discussion a motion was made by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that Item 8 of the position paper entitled "Landslides" dated February 28, 1975, be deleted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None DISCUSSION OF GARBAGE RATE INCREASES REQUESTED BY LAFAYETTE GARBAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. 3. Item continued. CORRESPONDENCE FROM CONTRA COSTA COUNTY REQUESTING STATEMENT OF BOARD POLICY ON DISTRICT ELECTIONS 6. After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the District not contribute to payment for publication of a Statement of Qualification for candidates for the District Board. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. CONSENT ITEMS: a. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that easements from: Grantor Job No. Parcel No. M. R. Olson, et ux T. M. Whaley, et ux R. A. Kerr, et ux E. Gilmore, Administrator 1218 2264 2581 LID 55 Misc. 3 2 13 be accepted at no cost to the District. vote: Motion carried by the following AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None b. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF CONSENT TO DEDICATION WITH CONTRA COSTA COUNTY It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the President and Secretary Pro Tem be authorized to execute Consent to Dedication to Contra Costa County on the following: No. Job No. Tract No. Area 1 1293 M.S. 35- 73 Pleasant Hill 2 2402 M. S. 85-73 Lafayette Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 06 05 75 578 It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolutions pertaining to the above consent items be adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 75-29, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM M. R. OLSON, ET UX RESOLUTION NO. 75-30, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM T. M. WHALEY, ET UX RESOLUTION NO. 75-31, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM R. A. KERR, ET UX RESOLUTION NO. 75-32, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM E. GILMORE, ADMINISTRATOR RESOLUTION NO. 75-33, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONSENT TO DEDICATION WITH CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, JOB NO. 1293, PARCEL 1, GLORIA TERRACE AND VIA LA CUMBRE, PLEASANT HILL AREA RESOLUTION NO. 75-34, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONSENT TO DEDICATION WITH CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, JOB NO. 2402, PARCEL 2, IN LAFAYETTE AREA Motion carried by the following vote and was instructed to be extended to all resolutions. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None Agenda Items - New Business 2, 3 & 4 were acted upon under Old Business Item 1 - 1975-l976 Budget. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - COINCINERATION OF SOLID WASTE AND SEWAGE SLUDGE PILOT TEST - (EPA GRANT) RESOLUTION NO. 75-35, A RESOLUTION MAKING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE THEREOF - COINCINERATION TEST PROGRAM It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the Environmental Assesment - Test Program - Coincineration of Solid Waste and Sewage Sludge Pilot Test, be approved, along with the adoption of Resolution No. 75-35. Motion carrird by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 6. RESOLUTION NO. 75-36, A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF A WRITTEN REPORT, THE GIVING OF NOTICE AND THE HOLDING OF A HEARING WITH RESPECT TO DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES After additions to list were requested by Counsel, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan that Resolution No. 75-36 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 06 05 75 579 CORRESPONDENCE FROM CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RETIREMENT ASSN. REGARDING LEONARD O. WALD 7. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the District pay its portion of the cost of .6500 years service credit for Leonard O. Wa1d, amounting to $226.98. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 8. OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA None. 9. INFORMATION a. Board noted correspondence from Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. VIII. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Horstkotte presented the Board with a statement from E. K. Davis requesting payment in the amount of $126.72 for auto mileage accumulated in the attendance of Board meetings. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the statement be approved. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None b. Board Members were advised by Mr. Horstkotte of Mr. Ray Boege's retirement dinner on July 19, 1975. President Boneysteele and Member Allan stated that they plan to attend. c. Mr. Horstkotte reported $200 of our authorized Petty Cash Fund of $500 is presently being assigned to the Treatment Plant for their use and requested that a separate Petty Cash Fund of $200 be established for the Treatment Plant and a fund of $500 for the Office. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that separate Petty Cash Funds be established, $200 for the Treatment Plant and $500 for the Office. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Membe rs : Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None d. Mr. Horstkotte reported on the progress of the Treatment Plant construction; dry scrubbers and wet scrubbers have been placed; process piping installation proceeding satisfactory; pre-cast panelling will be delivered to job site first of next week. Work at the Administration Building is proceeding. Temporary air conditioning will be installed prior to installation of computers. In the Solids Conditioning Building, structural steel is 80% done. Backfilling is proceeding on schedule. Mechanical equipment is presently being installed in the secondary and final clarifiers. Phase II Earthwork is'proceeding in an accelerated fashion to where there will be a substantial monthly progress payment. e. Saff presented to the Board drawings for "Remodeling Office Lobby - 1975," which will result in a more attractive entrance and make better utilization of the lobby area. .06 05 75 580 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT a. Mr. Bohn informed the Board that it had been brought to his attention that various people had written to Senator Nejedly voicing their opposition to the Knox Bill AB 625. It was therefore moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Counsel be instructed to write a letter to Senator Nejedly stating the District's opposition to the Knox Bill AB 625. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINING: Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None Gibbs 3. SECRETARY None. 4. COMMITTEES BAY AREA SEWAGE SERVICES AGENCY Mr. Horstkotte reported that the Bay Area Sewage Services Agency had applied for a grant on Wastewater Solids Management Planning Study and that he had been invited to attend a meeting with BASSA, including the City of San Francisco, City of San Jose, and the East Bay Municipal Utility District. IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that the District had been notified by the City of Concord that they have awarded the contracts to connect to our system and have requested the District to prepare an up-to-date billing as of July 1, 1975, also indicating estimated charges for the next fiscal year. X. ADJOURNMENT President Boneysteele adjourned the Regular Board Meeting at 11:15 P.M. Æ .e- President of the Board 0 Di ctors of Central Contra Costa Sanitq District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ,. a;£ ~' - '---- 06 05 75