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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 01-31-74 286 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JANUARY 31,1974 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an Adjourned Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on January 31, 1974, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES After comment by Member Boneysteele and discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Minutes of the Meeting of January 17, 1974, be approved after making the following correction: Under "VI. the following: OLD BUSINESS, ITEM 5," delete the last sentence and insert "After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board and also staff's recommendation that although two might be constructed, eventually only one pump station would be operated." Motion correcting the Minutes of the Meeting of January 17, 1974, carried be the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None None III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. TREATMENT PLANT ORGANIZATION Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the District has made significant progress since its formation in 1946. He indicated that, with the completion of the Water Reclamation Facility in 1976, the District would have approximately $75,000,000.00 in plant investment. By 1983, plant investment would approximate $121,500,000.00. Mr. Horstkotte then requested Mr. Niles, Manager, Operations Department, to report on the proposed Treatment Plant Personnel Organization. Mr. Niles, utilizing additional charts and slides, explained in detail projected personnel requirements with related individual job descriptions and functions. 01 31 74 287 A general discussion followed with Mr. Niles responding to queries by Board Members. After Board Members and staff exchanged comments in their detailed review of Mr. Niles' proposed personnel organization for the Water Reclamation Facility, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that the initial proposed concept for personnel organization for the Water Reclamation Facility, as modified to include certain broader and general job classification titles, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None None Staff was requested to further refine the personnel organization chart in accordance with Board guidance prior to submission of a phased key personnel plan. Item continued. 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 Gibbs, that easements from: Grantor Job No. Parcel No. G. C. Lujan, et ux P; S. Burton, et ux 2432 2432 1 2 be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None None b. EXECUTE CONSENT TO DEDICATION It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute Consent to Dedication (Short Form) to Contra Costa County, Job No. 1759, Tract 4367, Alamo. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell NOES: Memb ers: None ABSENT: Members: None 'nIl. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Horstkotte stated that in accordance with Section 4-418 and 4-608, District Code, he was advisingLthe Board of the dismissal of Mr. Larry F. Bradley, a probationary employee of the District. After discussion and explanation by Mr. Jack Best, Manager, Engineering Department, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that the General Manager-Chief Engineer, has indicated sufficient justification for the dismissal of Mr. Larry F. Bradley effective February 15,1974. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None None 01 31 74 288 b. Mr. Horstkotte displayed proposed items of recognition for presentation to members of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Solid Waste Recycling. In addition, he displayed the format of the Advisory Committee's final report. After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that presentation of mementos to Committee Members be authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustgian, Allan and Mitchell None None c. Mr. Horstkotte reported that construction of the Maintenance Storage Building in the District corporate yard is essentially completed. d. Mr. Horskotte reported that construction of the Water Reclamation Facility was proceeding satisfactorily and that anticipated progress payments for the month of February would approximate $1,300,000.00. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT a. Mr. Bohn requested clarification from the Board regarding execution of a contract with Mr. Michael T. Stoddard concerning deferred payment of $930.00 in District fees. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that the proposed contract with Mr. Stoddard which specifies deferred payment of $930.00 in District fees for a period of three years be approved. The President and Secretary were authorized to execute the contract. b. In' response to query, Mr. Bohn and Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager- Chief Engineer, reported on the current status of the Contra Costa County Water Quality Control Study. During the discussion that followed, they indicated that certain governmental entities had become signatories to either one or two joint exercise of powers agreements being circulated which authorize an eastern Contra Costa County Wastewater Management Study. In addition, Mr. Horstkotte reported that the Technical Committee to the East County Group Board had selected a technical consultant to perform the Study which is to be confined to eastern Contra Costa County. c. In response to qùery,Mr. Horstkotte reported on the current status of staff negotiations with officials of the City of Concord re- garding a contractual agreement for providing sewer service to the City of Concord. 3. SECRETARY Mr. Davis reported receipt of correspondence dated January 16,1974, from Carl B. Noecker, Attorney, advising that Valley Disposal Service, Inc., plans to acquire Diabio Disposal Service, Inc., effective February 1,1974. 4. COMMITTEES President Mitchell, after discussion by Board Members, formally designated the following Board Members as Chairman: Commi t tee Chairman Member Allan Boneysteele Rustigian Gibbs Mitchell Allan Gibbs Boneysteele Mi tchell Gibbs (alternate) Personnel Expenditure Negotiating BA3SA Citizens Advisory on Solid Waste East County Group Board 01 31 74 289 IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR 1. President Mitchell reported that his personal schedule precluded his attendance at the Meeting of February 7,1974. 2. In response to query, Mr. Horstkotte reported staff activities in regard to report by the Contra Costa County Grand Jury. X. ADJOURNMENT At 10:20 o'clock P.M., President Mitchell adjourned the adjourned regular meeting. ~~ /1' i ' /~, i'r; ,:c:, ?t-- IÙ.,¿¡, 't-t. President 9~the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: . / r,; (; Ie kVú.vt~ Secretary- of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 01 31 14'