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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 06-24-76 810 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BORAD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JUNE 24, 1976 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District con- vened in an adjourned regular session at its regular place of meeting, 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on June 24, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. President Boneysteele called the meeting to order and requested the Secretary of the District to call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele ABSENT: Member: Mi tchell Member Mitchell arrived at 7:34 P.M. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE 3, 1976 The Minutes of June 3, 1976, were held over until July 1, 1976. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. STAFF SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFIT DETERMINATIONS Member Allan, Chairman of the 'Personnel Committee, reviewed for Board Members the Committee's memorandum regarding Recommendations for Salaries, Wages and Fringe Benefits for Staff Employees. He stated that the items listed on the memorandum were agreed upon at the Committee level. Items are as follows: A. The employees wish to exercise their option under the Meyers, Milias, Brown Act to hold elections to establish a representative unit. The Personnel Committee concurred in this verbal request and the employees will present a formal petition at an early date. President Boneysteele asked Mr. Bohn, Special Counsel for the District, how this affects the District Board. After some discussion, President Boneysteele declared a recess at 7:50 P.M., so that Mr. Bohn could research data pertaining to Board respon- sibilities in connection with formation of employees organization. At 7:58, President Boneysteele reconvened the meeting. 06 24 76 811 Referring to the Rules and Regulations of the Meyers, Milias, Brown Act, Mr. Bohn informed the Board that if two-thirds of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District employees request to hold elections to establish a representative unit, the Board is required to authorize and recognize the representative unit. After further discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that the District Board accept the petition from the CCCSD Employees'Association to hold elections to establish a representative unit. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan. and Boneysteele None None B. The employees wish to establish a two-year wage, salary and fringe benefit negotiation cycle beginning July 1,1976. Member Mitchell queried as to the reason for a two-year cycle rather than a one-year and also stated that until the District has firmly estab- lished their Plant Expansion Program, it would be more feasible to stay with the existing system. Members Allan and Gibbs supported the two-year cycle, stating that it gives the opportunity to observe the trend data, which is difficult to do on a six~onth review basis. Mr. Robert Collins, President of the Employees'Association, stated that a two-year cycle stabilizes the employee and alleviates any friction arising from frequent negotiations. Board Members expressed concern that if, for instance, inflation ran rampant there is nothing in the agreement to prevent the employees from coming back before the Board and requesting an additional salary adjustment. Mr. John Bohn, Special Counsel for the District, advised that a simpl~ memorandum of understanding could be drafted for signature and ratification by the Negotiating Committee. Mr. Robert Collins stated that the Negotiating Committee would be willing to execute a memorandum of understanding. Member Rustigian queried whether the Board can agree to this since the employees'representative unit has not yet been officially established. After further discussion, it was observed that a two-year agreement would not be feasible since the employees have only informal negotiators. It was then moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the two-year cycle for salary and fringe benefit negotiations be deferred for one year commencing July 1,1976. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Boneysteele Gibbs, Allan None C. Establishment of the day after Thanksgiving as a District holiday, in lieu of the presently established election day holidays. After explanation, and discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the day after Thanksgiving be declared a District holiday in lieu of the present election day holidays. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES,: . ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 06 24 76 812 D. Adding 1/4 day per month to earned sick leave to make sick leave and vacation earnings uniform. Member Mitchell queried the Personnel Committee as to their justifi- cation for this proposal. Member Allan stated that the present formula does not meet the desired needs of the employees for retirement. President Boneysteele stated that additional sick leave allowance should not be considered as a method of increasing retirement allowance. Mr. Bohn, Special Counsel for'the District, stated that there was no legal hindrance to this proposal. The State statute says that unused sick leave can be added to retirement longevity. After further discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, to add 1/4 day per month to employee sick leave benefit, making sick leave and vacation accruals uniform. Motion carried by the following vote: . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan Mitchell, Boneysteele None E. Continuation of health benefits for spouses of retired, deceased employees under terms and conditions set forth in the retirement system, for life, or until remarriage, not to be retroactive. After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that the District health insurance benefits for spouses of retired deceased employees who retired under terms and conditions set forth in the retirement system, for life, or until remarriage be approved (not to be retroactive). Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None F. After explanation by the Personnel Committee and discussion by the Board, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that 7-1/2% salary and wage adjustment for all staff employees, excluding the Counsel and five management positions, for the year beginning July 1, 1976, through June 30, 1977, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hembers: Members: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan, Boneysteele Mitchell None The Employees' Association representatives indicated that they were empowered to accept the action of the Board to grant a 7-1/2% salary in- crease to all employees except Counsel and five management positions for the 1976-77 fiscal year and did so accept. The Board suggested that management provide the Personnel Committee with more information and a solid proposal regarding their salary adjust- ments. Member Allan expressed his thanks to the employees'Negotiating Com- mittee for their cooperation and flexibility. 2. PERSONNEL ACTIONS REQUESTED BY THE PLANT OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT a. After explanation, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Louis Swain be promoted from Plant Operator to Senior Plant Operator, Salary Range 65-D ($1,597), effective June 1, 1976, and that a Resolution be adopted to that effect. 06 24 76 813 RESOLUTION NO. .76712D, ARESo.LUJION APPOJ:NTING LOUISSW~IN TO, THE POSITION OF SENIOR PLANT OPERATOR Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e None None b. After explanation, it was moved by Member Mitchell~ seconded by Member Allan, that the existing Senior Plant Operator Eligible List be cancelled and that the Board authorize the holding of an examination to establish a new eligible list for Senior Plant Operator, Range 65 ($1,384- $1,676), and that a Resolution be adopted to that effect. RESOLUTION NO. 76-121, A RESQLUrION CANCELLIN,G~.BALANCE OF ~~~STING ELIGIBLE LIST FOR SENIOR PLANT OPERATOR AND AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION TO ESTABLISH NEW LIST Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None c. After explanation, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Nick Bane be appointed to the position of Maintenance Technician II, Salary Range 62-D ($1,487), effective July 1, 1976, and that a Resolution be adopted to that effect. RESOLUTION NO. f6~122,.A RESOLUTION APPOINTING NICK BANE TO THE :POSITION OF MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None d. After explanation, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that a Resolution adopting an eligibility list for Maintenance Technician I be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 76-123, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e None None e. After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization to establish the position of Process Analyst, Range 71 ($1,597-1,933) and to hold examination for that position be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 3. DETERMINATION REGARD¡NG VEHICLE REQUESTS FOR 1976-1977 BUDGET Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that as per instructions from the Board, after a thorough study, it was his recommen- dation that eight vehicles be approved for replacement. Board Members queried as to what rationale was used to determine the vehicle replacement request. 06 76 2':1: 814 Mr. James Coe, Senior Engineer, explained to the Board that vehicle depreciation and maintenance costs was the basis for the recommendation. After further discussion it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization to purchase eight vehicles in the amount of $26,925 for 1976-1977 Budget be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 4. DETERMINATION REGARDING OFFICE INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM REQUEST FOR 1976-1977 BUDGET Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained to the Board the need of a new office intercommunication system. He then presented three proposals received from the following com- panies: 1. Industrial Telephones; 2. Pacific Telephone Co., and 3. The ComPath. Connection. After analyzing and comparing the proposals, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the District lease for a period of seven years, a telephone system from Industrial Telephones, a private company, at a cost of $599 per month, including installation and mainten- ance. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e None None President Boneysteele expressed appreciation to the Personnel Committee for their work on salaries and benefits and to the staff members for the efficient form in which they made budget requests, permitting the Board to dispose of items in an expeditious manner. Member Allan thanked President Boneysteele and again complimented employee representatives on their conduct of negotiations. VII. NEW BUSINESS None. VIII . REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Horstkotte advised the Board that a price increase for the A&M Company Multi press will be effective July 1, 1976. In order to save $750.82, he requested permission to issue the purchase order prior to June 30. Delivery time is 6-8 weeks and billing is subsequent to delivery. Board Members were in agreement to the issuance of the purchase order. b. Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to dispose of surplus equip- ment, the Bruning AM2100 Copier, the Cleaver Brooks Boiler, Model CB760-50" from the Treatment Plant and a 1957 International 5 Ton Tractor and Trailer. After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan that the Bruning AM2l00 Copier, the Cleaver Brooks Boiler, Model CB760-50, from the Treatment Plant and a 1957 International 5 Ton Tractor and Trailer be declared surplus and authorized their disposal by advertising for bids. Motion carried by the following vote: ' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None :06 24 76 815 3. SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT a. Mr. Bohn advised the Board that with regard to SB-90, the District is entitled to collect up to $1.00 per $100.00 assessed valuation on the tax roll. b. In regard to the PUC with reference to the District's gas alloca- tion for the Treatment Plant, there is a letter from Brown and Caldwell, and we now have the letter from the State. The matter should be taken care of shortly. c. Mr. Bohn has prepared an Amendment to the Water District contract, and should have it ready for execution next week. ~1r. Bohn requested authority to file suit against four contractors who are in default of their contracts, failure to comply with I-year guar- anty period. The amounts range ,from $1,000 - $8,000. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Mr. Bohn, Special Counsel for the District, be authorized to file suit against the contractors listed below: Contractor Job No. H. F. Ehler Frank Harper Const. Co. Galbraith Const. Co. G. P. Construction Co. 2418, 2436 and 2463 2269 1933 2534 Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None d. Mr. Bohn reported that in the Maderos matter (Treatment Plant Construction) the suit was denied because of late filing and change of venue. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan to reject the claim and refer it to the insurance carrier. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None e. Mr. Bohn discussed with Members Rustigian and Mitchell the current status of the County Solid Waste Interim Policy Body studies. They pointed out that there is serious consideration throughout the County for a new Agency or Joint Powers contract for the Solid Waste Management Plan. 3. SECRETARY None. 4. COMMITTEES BASSA It was reported that the Knox Bill had been amended to where it now resembles the Marks' Bill. Member Allan stated that the Knox Bill had passed out of committee and that Senator Nejedly had failed to support the District's recommendation. More discussion followed. 06 24 76 816 IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR a. President Boneysteele inquired on the status of Senator Nejedly's letter and'request. Mr. Bohn stated that he had not received any answer as yet. b. President Boneysteele advised that he had received an invitation to attend the San Pablo Sanitary District Presidents' Council dinner. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that President Boneysteele be authorized to attend the San Pablo Sanitary District Presidents' Councî1 dinner on July 7, 1976. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Hembers: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e None None c. Member Mitchell informed the Board that he would be unable to attend the meeting of July 1, and wished to be shown as excused. At 10:30 P.M., President Boneysteele declared an executive session to review qualifications of applicants for Counsel for the District. At 10:54 P.M., President Boneysteele adjourned the executive session. X. ADJOURNMENT At 10:55 P.M., President Boneysteele adjourned the Adjourned Regular Meeting. resident of the Board of rectors of Central Contra Costa Sani ary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: 06 24 76