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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD AUGUST 1, 1968
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Spring-
brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on
August 1,1968, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
ABSENT:
Members:
None
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of July 25,1968, were approved as presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the
expenditures, as audited by the Auditing Committee and as submitted by the
General Manager-Chief Engineer, be approved, reference being specifically made
to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 511 to 519, inclusive, Running Expense
Vouchers Numbers 8261 to 8380, inclusive, and Payroll Vouchers Numbers 2164 to
2270, inclusive. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Bruno P. Franceschi, $101.50
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the claim was the
result of a sewer stoppage and overflow, and it was the staff recommendation
to settle.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the claim
for damages as a result of sewer stoppage and overflow by Mr. Bruno P. Franceschi
be settled for $101.50 after receipt of signed Release in Full Settlement and
Compromise. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Kenneth L. Courtright, $49.50
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the claim was
the result of a sewer stoppage and overflow, and it was the staff recommendation
to settle.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan"that the
claim for damages as a result of sewer stoppage and overflow by Mr. Kenneth
L. Courtright be settled for $49.50 after receipt of signed Release in Full
Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Hembers:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
CORRESPONDENCE FROM ORINDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INVITING DISTRICT TO JOIN
After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Mitchell, that the District decline the invitation to join the Orinda
Chamber of Commerce. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
VII. NEW BUSINESS
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that easements
from Raymond E. Gutendorf, Juanita Waite Howard, and Alfred Lee Rouse be
accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
UNIFORM ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS FOR SANITARY DISTRICTS
Member Boneysteele presented a draft of a letter addressed to Mr. Gordon
Bronson, Consultant on Uniform Accounting, Division of Local Government Fiscal
Affairs, State Controller's Office, objecting to the decision to employ enterprise
accounting for waste disposal districts and suggesting that the decision be re-
considered.
After discussion, President Gibbs suggested that the District staff, Mr.
Bohn, Counsel for the District, and Mr. Plourde, C.P.A., retained for the
1967-68 Audit Report, review the problem and the suggested letter, and make
recommendations at the next meeting.
SELECTION OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR AUDIT OF HUD GRANT
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the government
requires auditing of the funds used for Local Improvement District No. 50 -
Martinez Sewers; the project's having received a Federal grant.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that Mr. Plourde, C.P.A., has reviewed the require-
ments and submitted a figure of $15.00 per hour, with a maximum of $2,000.00,
for the audit.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Mr. J. S.
Plourde be retained at $15.00 per hour, with a maximum fee of $2,000.00, to make
the audit required by the Federal government relative to the Local Improvement
District No. 50 - Martinez Sewers project HUD funds. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
QUITCLAIM DEED TO EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that, as a result
of Bay Area Rapid Transit District sewer relocations, this line is being
abandoned near the East Bay Municipal Utility District filter plant in Lafayette.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Quitclaim Deed to
East Bay Municipal Utility District for easement abandoned at its filter
plant at Lafayette. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION. DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT l652
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Mr. Horstkotte
be authorized to file Notice of Completion for District Sewering Project 1652.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
CORRESPONDENCE FROM SCHRODER INSURANCE
Mr. Horstkotte presented a letter dated July 25,1968, from Schroder
Insurance, agent for the District's insurance carrier, relative to the recent
insurance survey and recommendations.
The proposed annual premium for the suggested changes would be $l5,429.00
against the present premium of $11,485.00.
The new policy would have a $1,000.00 deductible vs. the present $500.00
in order to keep a reasonable premium for the coverage.
After discussion, the Board Members suggested getting quotations for a
deductible policy at different stages to $5,000.00.
Continued to August 15, 1968.
HEALTH OFFICER'S LETTER RE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 25
The District Secretary presented a letter received from the County Health
Officer relative to changes in Local Improvement District No. 25, as follows:
"Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
1250 Springbrook Road
Walnut Creek, California
RE:
Local Improvement District No. 25
Gentlemen:
"I am acquainted with the sanitary sewerage project which you have
undertaken pursuant to special assessment and assessment bond proceedings
for sewering the areas shown on certain maps attached to your Resolution
No. l8l6, adopted June 20,1968, and with the changes and modifications
which you propose to make in said proceedings as described in your Resolution
No. 1848, adopted July 25,1968.
"I recommend, as necessary as a health measure, that you take appropriate
special assessment and assessment bond proceedings, whether original or by
inclusion or otherwise, for the sewering of Assessor's Parcel Nos. 230-l30-00l
and 230-080-003.
"Yours respectfully,
/s/ Glen W. Kent. M.D.
Health Officer of the County of
Contra Costa and ex-officio Health
Officer of the Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District"
ILO LANE SEWERS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 51
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that several homes
in the Ilo Lane area have a critical sewage disposal problem, and the County
Health Officer has requested that all legal means available to the District be
used to serve these properties before the end of the year.
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"July 3l, 1968
"Board of Directors
Central Contra Costa Sanitary
l250 Springbrook Road
Walnut Creek, California
District
Gentlemen:
"As your Health Officer I wish to inform you that I consider the con-
dition created by improperly functioning individual sewage disposal systems
on Ilo Lane in the Danville area to be an immediate and critical public
health hazard.
"Of particular concern is the condition occurring at the Lee E.
Harris residence, 334 110 Lane, where sewage flowing under the house and
in the yard is threatening to make the home uninhabitable. Experience in
this Department in similar situations leads me to believe that this blighted
condition could very well rapidly extend to other Ilo Lane residences.
"Presently a large majority of the homeowners on Ilo Lane have regis-
tered a desire to obtain sewer service from your district. However, the
owners of contiguous undeveloped properties have refused to participate in
efforts to sewer the area and have thereby blocked normal procedures for
formation of a local improvement district.
"I am, therefore, requesting that you exercise all legal means available
to you to help eliminate the existing public health problem on 110 Lane by
providing sewer service to these residences before the end of this year.
"Yours very truly,
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
/s/ Glen W. Kent, M.D.
Glen W. Kent, M.D.
Acting Health Officer
GWK:PJF:kb"
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the construction cost for the work is estimated
at $40,000.00, which can be recovered at a later date from Local Improvement
District No. 51.
He requested authorization to prepare plans and specifications.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Allan, that $40,000.00 be authorized for Ilo Lane Sewers and the preparation
of plans and specifications be authorized. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50. MARTINEZ SEWERS
Board Members discussed the Local Improvement District No. 50, Martinez
Sewers.
SEWER SERVICE FOR AREA NOT INCLUDED IN LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 25
Member Boneysteele reported that, at the request of Mrs. Koenig of Rancho
View Drive, he had visited the area to look at properties wishing sewer service
and not included in Local Improvement District No. 25 this year.
Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 25, stated there
were not sufficient signawres to sewer this year, with the result that part of
the area is being sewered this year and part next year.
VIII .
REPORTS
COMMITTEES
None.
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STATUS OF TREATMENT PLANT WORK
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the work at the
Treatment Plant was in the final stages and he suggested a tour by the Board
Members at an early date.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:55 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to
August 15,1968.
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President of th~District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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Sec y of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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