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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD AUGUST 14,1975
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
August 14, 1975, at 8:00 P.M.
Meeting was called to order by President Boneysteele and the Secretary
was requested to call the roll.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
ABSENT:
Membe rs :
Gibbs and Allan (Member Allan was excused)
At 8:04 P.M., Member Gibbs arrived.
President Boneysteele requested that the Board deviate from the order
of the Agenda to take up New Business Item 2 after the "Approval of Minutes."
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY 31, 1975
The meeting of July 31 was cancelled because a quorum could not be
established. Therefore, it was continued to the Regular Meeting of
August 7, 1975.
2.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF AUGUST 7,1975
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the
Minutes of August 7, 1975, be approved with the following corrections:
Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, 5. a. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE COMPUTER
TRIP TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SACRAMENTO WITH MR. MIKE FLANAGAN
OF BROWN AND CALDWELL"
In the second sentence of the first paragraph delete the words:
"inaccurate" and "and clarify".
Under "VI. OLD BUSINESS, 9. PROPOSAL FROM BROWN AND CALDWELL REGARDING
CONSULTANT ACCOUNTS FOR GARBAGE RATE STUDY,"
In the first sentence of the fifth paragraph, delete the words "on a
per diem basis" and insert the following words in their stead:
"in an advisory capacity,".
Under "IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR"
Add the following after the last sentence:
"As a result of discussion held in the executive session, it was moved
by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that a 7-1/2% salary increase
effective July 1, 1975, be granted to District management personnel
(General Manager-Chief Engineer, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer,
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Counsel for the District and the Department Managers) and the adoption of a
resolution establishing a new salary schedule, with the condition that the
Board will review the need for an additional adjustment in January, 1976.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-78, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR
DISTRICT MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell and Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Rustigian and Allan"
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
Allan
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
2.
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR PRIVATE JOB 2587 TOPAZ LANE,
PLEASANT HILL
After review and discussion by Board Members and staff regarding the
Draft EIR, the Board established the hearing date to be September 18,1975.
Attending the meeting on behalf of the Topaz Lane Project, were
Mr. William Dahn and Mr. Roberts. They queried the Board and staff as
to the format of the hearing and if it would be possible to hold the
hearing at an earlier date. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
responded that in accordance with the statute and our Ordinance 95, a
mandatory review period of 30 days has to be satisfied before a public
hearing can be held. If there is no opposition at the hearing, the project
may proceed as proposed.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
APPROVAL OF 1975-l976 BUDGET
Board Members and staff reviewed and discussed the fiscal budget for
1975-l976. Attention was brought to the higher cost of chlorine for use
at the Treatment Plant. Mr. Niles stated that the new plant should require
a smaller amount of chlorine to treat the same volume.
After further query and discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded
by Member Rustigian, that the Budget for 1975-1976 be approved as presented
by staff. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
Allan
2.
AUTHORIZATION TO FUND SOLID WASTE ENERGY PROJECT $265,000
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested Board authorization
for $265,000 for the Solid Waste Energy Project, that no funds will be spent until
the Project is authorized by the State.
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Mr. Horstkotte stated that he had received a letter from Brown and Caldwell
in which they had offered to assist the District in financing the Project, in
the amount of 20 percent of the District's out-of-pocket expense, not to exceed
a maximum of $45,000 by Brown and Caldwell. In addition to this, a meeting
has been set up with Enviro Tech to discuss the coincineration of solid waste
energy. Mr. Niles, Manager of Plant Operations, has made an analysis of the
interruptible service type contract with Pacific Gas and Electric Company,
and the cost of the anticipated gas requirements will be substantial.
After further discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by
Member Rustigian, that the Board approve expenditure of $265,000 to fund the
Solid Waste Energy Project with the understanding that no funds will be
expended until after receipt of State approval of funding of $265,000 for
the Project. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members:
NOES: Members:
ABSENT: Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
Allan
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
CONSENT ITEMS
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
a.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that
easements as listed below be accepted at no cost to the District and their
recording ordered; and that respective Resolutions of Acceptance be adopted.
Grantor
Job No.
Parcel No.
Ray Lehmkuhl Co.
Ray Lehmkuhl Co.
Robert C. Richard, et ux
2609
2609
2609
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2
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RESOLUTION NO. 75-79, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM RAY LEHMKUHL CO., LAFAYETTE AREA, (JOB NO. 2609,
PARCEL 1)
RESOLUTION NO. 75-80, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM RAY LEHMKUHL CO., LAFAYETTE AREA (JOB NO. 2609,
PARCEL 2)
RESOLUTION NO. 75-81, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM ROBERT C. RICHARD, ET UX, LAFAYETTE AREA (JOB
NO. 2609, PARCEL 3)
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
All an
b.
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED TO RONALD K. CHAN, JOB
NO. LID 17, MORAGA AREA
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute and record Quit Claim Deed
to Ronald K. Chan, Job No. LID 17, Moraga Area, and that a resolution be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-82, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUIT
CLAIM DEED TO RONALD K. CHAN, JOB NO. LID 17, MORAGA AREA
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
Allan
(Item 2 taken up at first order of business after Approval of Minutes.)
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3.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR DSP 2612, CEDAR LANE, ALAMO
(ALBERTZ PROPERTY)
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the
Environmental Impact Assessment for DSP 2612, Cedar Lane, Alamo, be approved.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
Allan
4.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
5.
INFORMATION
None.
VIII.
REPORTS
1.
GEnERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Mr. Horstkotte reported that invitations for the "Dignitaries' Tour"
of the regional Water Reclamation Plant have been mailed to City, County and
State officials. The date of the scheduled tour will be Saturday,
September 13, 1975, at 9:00 A.M., with luncheon to follow. President Boneysteele
was reqeusted to give a welcoming address at the luncheon.
b. Mr. Horstkotte read a letter to the Board from Mr. Percy Whitten,
regarding the increase in Lafayette garbage rates and also the District's
reply to Mr. Whitten. Board noted the correspondence.
c. Mr. Horstkotte addressed the Board with regard to compensation for
hours worked in excess of the norm by employees in managerial positions.
It was Mr. Horstkotte's contention and the consensus of the Board that
employees in managerial positions be compensated for hours worked in excess
of the norm (not including Board Meeting time) by taking straight time off
when it does not interfere with their normal duties.
d. Mr. Horstkotte stated that he wished to commend the Accounting
Department on their accounting records in regard to Holding Basin 2032,
Schedule I. Mr. Dong, a State Auditor, has made an audit of this project
and informed Mr. Horstkotte that the records were very accurate and complete.
Mr. Horstkotte also wished to commend Mr. David Niles, Manager, Plant
Operations, on the efficient manner in which his personnel put the Bates
Boulevard pump station back into operation after the recent fire.
e. The District has received a second citation due to odor problems
around the Treatment Plant facilities.
2.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
Mr. Bohn reported on the Social Security money being held for the
District employees.
Originally the employees came to the Board with a plan from Travelors
Insurance Company for a second pension plan. However, there is a special
code section, applicable only to public employees, whereby there can be
only one pension plan. This does not preclude the public employee from
setting up a deferred compensation plan. Therefore, the money was placed
in a Trust Fund with the Credit Union until the matter could be resolved.
The situation is now becoming clarified and the documents are in the
course of preparation. There has to be an IRS approval prior to the
establishment of the deferred compensation plan. Mr. Bohn stated that he
should have the contract by the end of September with a completion target
date of December.
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Board Members requested Mr. Bohn to have the Social Security funds
withdrawn from the Credit Union and have them placed in a Bank or Treasury
Notes.
3.
SECRETARY
None.
4.
COMMITTEES
SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE MEETING
a.
Member Mitchell, Chairman of the Solid Waste Committee, Member Rustigian,
John Bohn, Counsel for the District, and staff member, James R. Coe, held a
committee meeting in the District Office on August 13, 1975, in which they
endeavored to formulate a District policy for solid waste.
After review and discussion between Board Members and Mr. Bohn, it was
the consensus that Mr. Bohn should reword the of the Committee
recommendations and resubmit to Board at the next meeting.
b.
BASSA
Member Gibbs reported that BASSA had received a report from J. B. Gilbert
on a Project Coordination Program, an analysis of the schedules of all BASSA-
area, grant funded pollution control projects. Also, Member Gibbs reported
that there was correspondence from BASSA wherein the Environmental Protection
Agency offered $4,250,000 to ABAG for water planning.
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
a. Member Gibbs stated that he intended to attend the CASA Work
Conference scheduled for August 20-23 at the Del Monte Hyatt House in
Monterey, California. He requested authorization to attend the Conference.
b. President Boneysteele requested that the Secretary of the District
obtain copies of election procedure rules for the members running for reelection.
c. Mr. Horstkotte informed Board Members that he planned to be away on
vacation until the 15th of September.
d. Since Mr. Horstkotte would be away, it was requested that the staff
salary analysis be postponed to September 25, 1975.
e. The Board designated September 4 and 18,1975, to be the dates for
their regular meetings and September 25, 1975, as a study session.
f. The study session which was to be held on August 28, 1975, will not
be held until September 25, 1975.
X.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:39 P.M., President
Boneysteele adjourned the Regular Meeting.
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President of the Board of D' ectors of
Central Contra Costa Sanit/ry District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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Secreta y of the Distri t Board of
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