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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 07-01-76 817 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JULY 1, 1976 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened, in a regular session at its regular place of meeting, 1250 Springbrook RQad, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on July 1, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. President Boneysteele called the meet.ing to order and requested the Secretary of the District to call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Gibbs, Rustigian and Boneysteele ABSENT: Mitchell (excused) and Allan Member Allan arrived at 7:35 P.M. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE 3, 1976 After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the Minutes of June 3, 1976 be approved as presented. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None Mitchell (excused) III. EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. CONSIDER REMAINING ITEMS NECESSARY TO FINALIZE 1976-77 BUDGET a. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULE FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES At the request of President Boneysteele, Clyde M. Hopkins, Secretary of the District, read the resolution establishing the salary schedule for District employees (not including District Counsel and five management positions) reflecting the approved 7-1/2% salary increase, after which the Board reviewed the salary schedule. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that the resolution establishing a salary schedule for District employees (not including District Counsel and five management positions), be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 76-124, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None Mitchell (excused) 07 01 76 818 b. A RESOLUTION SETTING THE 1976-77 RUNNING EXPENSE TAX RATE AT 32ç AND SETTING FORTH THE FUNDS REQUIRED FOR 'GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PRINICPAL AND INTEREST Clyde M. Hopkins, Secretary of the District read the resolution to the Board. In answer to a question regarding the 37ç tax rate, Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised that 5ç of that rate is set aside for paying off existing bonds. After further discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the said resolution be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 76-125, A RESOLUTION SETTING THE 1976-77 RUNNING EXPENSE TAX RATE AT 32ç AND SETTING FORTH THE FUNDS REQUIRED FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ' Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None Mitchell (excused) 2. TRANSFER OF CITY OF CONCORD TREATMENT PLANT EMPLOYEES TO THE CCCSD EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 1976 After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that the following seven City.of Concord Treatment Plant employees be transferred to CCCSD employment at the Water Reclamation Facility effective June 30, 1976 and a resolution be adopted to that effect: Name Salary Range Position Clarence Covey $1637 68-C Senior Plant Operator Randy Covey 1172 56-B Assistant Plant Operator Sidney Miller 1418 62-C Maintenance Technician II Lee Devol 1352 56-E Assistant Plant Operator Edward Sukacz 1352 56-E Assistant Plant Operator Frank Villegas 1487 62-D Maintenance Technician II Eugene Williams 1352 56-E Assistant Plant Operator RESOLUTION NO. 76-126. A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING SEVEN CITY OF CONCORD EMPLOYEES TO THE CCCSD EFFECTIVE JUNE 30,1976 Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Member s : Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None Mitchell (excused) 3. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF CONCORD CONTRACT Mr. Bohn, Special Counsel for the District, advised the Board that the City of Concord contract is being amended and should be ready for presentation to the Board for signature by the next meeting. He stated that there were no major changes in the draft but it is being redrafted in a neater form. 4. A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING SALE THEREOF (1957 Model International 5 Ton Tractor and Trailer, Bruning AM 2100 Copier, and a Boiler from the Treatment Plant.) 07 01 76 819 After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that the surplus property should be sold and any funds derived from the sale thereof be placed in the Running Expense Fund. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that the resolution declaring certain personal property surplus to the needs of the District and authorizing sale thereof be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 76-127, A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING SALE THEREOF Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None Mitchell (excused) 5. A RESOLUTION EXEMPTING TAX-EXEMPT PROPERTIES FROM THE 1976-77 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CHARGE Mr. Bohn, Special Counsel for the District, stated that he did not have the resolution prepared but would present it to the Board for adoption at the next meeting. After discussion, the Board deferred the adoption of the resolution to the meeting of July 15. Member Gibbs queried staff as to the status of conference with commercial users. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that a meeting had been held and only two attended. Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, added that a date for a public hearing for commercial and industrial users should be established soon. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the easements, as listed below, be accepted at no cost to the District, and that respective resolutions of acceptance be adopted and that their recordation be authorized. Grantor Job No. Parcel No. James S. Pelletier, et ux William F. Sargeson, et ux John Barsell, et ux John Barsell, et ux John Barsell, et ux Rudolph J. Ferrari, et ux 230 2698 2575 2575 2775 2719 2 1 4-A 4-B 6 1 a. RESOLUTION NO. 76-129, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM JAMES S. PELLETIER AND JANICE C. PELLETIER, LAFAYETTE AREA (JOB NO. 230 - PARCEL NO.2) b. RESOLUTION NO. 76-130, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO ,COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM WILLAIM F. SARGESON AND LUCIA T. SARGESON, LAFAYETTE AREA (JOB NO. 2698 - PARCEL NO.1) 07 01 76 820 c. RESOLUTION NO. 76-131, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM JOHN BARSELL AND EVELYN BARSELL, LAFAYETTE AREA (JOB NO. 2575 - PARCEL NO.4-A) RESOLUTION NO. 76-132, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM:JOHN BARSELL AND EVELYN BARSELL, LAFAYETTE AREA (JOB NO. 2575 - PARCEL NO.4-B) d. e. RESOLUTION NO. 76-133, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM JOHN BARSELL AND EVELYN BARSELL, LAFAYETTE AREA (JOB NO. 2575 - PARCEL NO.6) . f. RESOLUTION NO. 76-134, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM RUDOLPH J. FERRARI AND ALICE FERRARI, LAFAYETTE AREA (JOB NO. 2719 - PARCEL NO.1) Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None Mitchell (excused) 2. EXECUTE QUIT CLAIM DEED FOR VlMARK, INC., JOB NO. 2616, (LOT 31), MARTINEZ, CALIF. After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, to approve the execution of the Quit Claim Deed to Vimark, Inc., authorize its recording and adopt a resolution to that effect. RESOLUTION NO. 76-135, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED TO VlMARK, INC., JOB NO. 2616, (LOT 31), MARTINEZ AREA Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e None Mitchell (excused) 3. CONFIRM "AMENDED ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING OF SAID DIAGRAM", IN DIABLO AREA After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded 'by Member Rustigian, that confirmation of the "Amended Assessment Diagram" for the following assessments and authorization of recording of said diagram be approved. Original Assessment Number Amended Assessment No. Apportioned Amount 52-7-12-6 7 52-7-12-10 11 $1,925.72 1,925.72 Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Member s : Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e None Mitchell (excused) 4. REINSTATEMENT OF ACCOUNT 2010.612, MARTINEZ EMERGENCY STANDBY PUMP, $8,084.59 After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, to reinstate Account No. 2010.612, Martinez Emergency Standby Pump to open account status in the amount of $8,084.59. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None Mitchell (excused) 07 01 76 821 AutHORIZATION FOR SIX WEEKS' LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR BRUCE FORD 5. After discussion, Board Members noted that Mr. Ford, who ,is presently an employee on a permanent-intermittent status, cannot be given authorization for a leave of absence until he becomes a permanent employee of the District. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that Bruce Ford be appointed to the position of Process Analyst, Range 74-A ($1716), effective ~uly 1,1976, and that a resolution be adopted to that effect. ' RESOLUTION NO. 76-141, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING BRUCE FORD TO THE POSITION OF PROCESS ANALYST ' Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None Mitchell (excused) It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Mr. Bruce Ford be authorized to take a six-weeks' leave of absence without pay beginning in late July or early August. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None . Mitchell (excused) 6. APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES E. KERNS TO THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT PLANT OPERATOR, SALARY RANGE 56-A, EFFECTIVE 7/1/76 After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Charles E. Kerns be appointed to the position of Assistant Plant Operator, Range 56-A ($1118), effective July 1,1976, and that a resolution be adopted to that effect. RESOLUTION NO. 76-140, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHARLES E. KERNS TO THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT PLANT OPERATOR Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None Mitchell (excused) 7. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11-703 OF THE DISTRICT CODE TO PROVIDE FOR THE FIXING OF THE AMOUNT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CHARGES BY RESOLUTION Mr. Bohn, Special Counsel for the District, stated that he did not have the proposed Ordinance with him at the meeting. He explained the purpose of the Ordinance was to permit the properties affected by the Environmental Quality Charge and the amount of the charge to be amended from time to time by resolution. Member Allan commented that the Board should be able to see the Ordinance before its adoption. After further explanation, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that Ordinance No. 119, An Ordinance amending Section 11-703 of the District Code to provide for the fixing of the amount of the Environ- mental Quality Charges by resolution be adopted, and that this Ordinance shall be a general regulation of the District and shall be published once in the Contra Costa Times, a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in Contra Costa Sanitary District and shall be effective upon expiration of the week of publication. 07 01 76 822 ORDINANCE NO. 119, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11-703 OF THE DISTRICT CODE TO PROVIDE FOR THE FIXING OF THE AMOUNT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CHARGES BY RESOLUTION Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele , None Mitchell (excused) 8. A RESOLUTION PLACING THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CHARGE ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLL This resolution, No. 76-136, was adopted at the Hearing of June 10, 1976. 9. EXECUTION OF GARBAGE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS Mr. Böhn, Special Counsel for the District, advised that the Board had approved the franchise agreements but did not authorize the President to sign them. He also stated that the maps showing ,the boundaries of the var- ious franchises have been brought up to date in concurrence with the fran- chisees. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the President be authorized to execute the Garbage Franchise Agreements and that a resolution be adopted to that effect. RESOLUTION NO. 76-137, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF GARBAGE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele, None Mitchell (excused) 10. 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 discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that a resolution directing the preparation of a written report, the giving of notice and the holding of a hearing on August 5, 1976, with respect to delinquent sewer service charges be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 76-138, 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 Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None Mitchell (excused) AUTHORIZATION OF $2,000 TO INVESTIGATE SEWER PROBLEM AT THE MARTINEZ MARINA 11. After explanation, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that authorization of $2,000 to investigate sewer problems at the Martinez Marina be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None Mitchell (excused) 0'7 01 76 12. 823 AUTHORIZATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETION OF THE SAN RAMON PUMPING STATION After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authori- zation of acceptance of completion of the San Ramon Pump Station be approved and that a resolution be adopted to that effect. RESOLUTION NO. 76-l39~ A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF THE SAN RAMON PUMP STATION Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 13. Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None Mitchell (excused) CLAIMS OF GEORGE W. .GIORVAS AND DOROTHY L. GIORVAS, 543 LA VISTA RD., WALNUT CREEK, FOR $17,500 FOR PERSONAL INJURIES - PROPERTY DAMAGE After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the above claim for George W. and Dorothy L. Giorvas be denied and referred to the insurance carrier. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 14. Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None Mitchell (excused) ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA a. CLAIM OF W. R. AND L. C. GRIFFITH, 151 HALL DRIVE, ORINDA, CA., IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the claim of W. R. and L. C. Griffith be denied and referred to the insurance carrier. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 15. INFORMATION Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None Mitchell (excused) a. CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN JUNE BILLS It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the statement from John A. Bohn, Special Counsel for the District, in the amount of $1,500 for services rendered in June in the capacity of District Counsel be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 1. Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None Mitchell (excused) VIII. REPORTS GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Horstkotte stated that we have been endeavoring to serve Mr. Peter Knoedler in the action regarding our unpaid bill for publication of Board candidate qualifications. The case is now set for August 16 at Small Claims Court, Walnut Creek. b. Mr. Horstkotte stated that four people from the State will be tour- ing our Plant and the burn project at the Concord Plant. 07 01 76 824 c. Mr. Horstkotte advised the Board that the incineration mode for the Solid Waste Resource Recovery Pilot Plant Project will be completed this week. The first objective of the test has been successfully accom- plished, i.e., we can achieve autothermic combustion. Member Gibbs queried in regard to deposition within the furnace. Mr. Horstkotte advised that the next phase will be to try to achieve partial pyrolysis. SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT 2. a. Mr. Bohn advised the Board that he is involved in a considerable amount of litigation for the District. He will give a report to the Board at the next meeting. b. Mr. Bohn has reviewed and made minor proposed new amendments to the proposed contract with the Contra Costa County Water District and for- w~rded it to Mr. Fred Bold, Counsel for the Water District, who is now studying our draft. c. Upon query from President Boneysteele regarding the PUC, Mr. Bohn stated that he called the PG&E and will be meeting with them as soon as it can be arranged. 3. SECRETARY None. 4. COMMITTEES PERSONNEL a. Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, advised that Mr. Horstkotte has provided the Personnel Committee with material relative to management requests. Member Gibbs stated that the committee has gone over this material and finds need for clarification on some of the issues. Therefore, he requested that the matter be deferred to the next meeting., b. Member Allan reported that he has contacted some of the attorneys applying for the position of District Counsel. He has been unable to reach all of them because they were on vacation. The Board agreed that a meeting would be held on July 22, 1976, to interview applicants for District Counsel. Member Allan will design a format to be used for interviewing the applicants. c. BASSA - Member Gibbs reported that Bill 3041 has been referred to the Revenue and Tax Committee. Senator John Holmdahl is working towards a waiver of SB90, which in essence specifies that the State will not assume any additional costs in- curred by local agencies due to the termination of BASSA. IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR a. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised the Board that the District has received an offer for Lot 506 (Orinda). The only qualification is that the District pay for the title search. b. Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, distributed to the Board sheets of capitalization tabulations for'the CCCSD-City of Concord. c. Member Gibbs indicated that he is attending more meetings per month than are within the limits of the legal compensation allowance; but feels that they should be reported and shown in the record. 07 01 76 825 At 8:43 P.M., President Boneysteele called for an executive session regarding a personnel matter. At 9:12 P.M., President Boneysteele closed the executive session. x. ADJOURNMENT At 9:13 P.M., President Boneysteele adjourned the Regular Board Meeting to July 15,1976. l~ , -.'-' , t T7 /:.' President 'of the Boar~'of Directors of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: .- of Directors of Sanitary District of State of California If"\. ~/ \\ ;:~ .:', t~; ~i "j ~, .' .. <>', 'I ~'y