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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD DECEMBER 19, 1968
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 December 19,1968, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Boneysteele, Mitchell and Gibbs
ABSENT:
Members:
Rustigian and Allan
Member Allan arrived at 8:10 o'clock P.M.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of December 5,1968, were approved as presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
BERNARD J. CASSIDY AND JAMES A. BOTTOMS RE LAUREL LANE REBATE COLLECTION
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that the staff
had checked the listing of the home sold to Mr. and Mrs. Leal at 1253 Laurel
Lane, Lafayette, which indicated the home was on a septic tank with sewers
available. The salesman (Len Burnham), who sold the home to the Leals, was
contacted, and h~ stated that the information on the listing was made known
to the Leals.
The illegal connection and failure to pay rebate and connection charges
was discussed with Mr. Cassidy and Mr. Bottoms, the installers of the rebate
line.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Allan, that the District staff be authorized to collect the rebate and connec-
tion fees due for 1253 Laurel Lane, Lafayette, and that Mr. Bohn, Counsel for
the District, notify Mr. and Mrs. Leal, the present owners. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 1893. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ELIGIBLE LIST FOR SEWER INSPECTOR
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution
No. 1893 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
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RESOLUTION NO. 1894, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHARLES RUSSELL, SEWER INSPECTOR
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution
No. 1894 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
PARTIAL NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1374
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager~Chief Engineer, stated that Fremont Pipeline
Construction Co., contractor for the work in District Sewering Project 1374,
cannot complete the work at this time due to the State contractor's delay.
He stated that the amount of work remaining was small, and it was the intention
to pay 75% of the retention at this time; it will probably be late 1969 before
the work can be completed.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that Mr.
Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, be authorized to execute the partial
Notice of Completion for District Sewering Project 1374. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
COMPLAINT FOR PERSONAL INJURIES, DONNA BACKUS, $86,000.00
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the claim was for
injuries claimed as a result of an automobile accident involving a District truck.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the Donna
Backus personal injuries claim be referred to the District's insurance carrier.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
RESOLUTION NO. 1895. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF GESTETNER STENCIL DUPLICAT-
ING EQUIPMENT, FILES, ETC.
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that this equipment
has been replaced and the staff has set a minimum price of $1,000.00.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 1895 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
ACCEPTANCE OF DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1707, ILO LANE
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the District failed
to file Notice of Completion for District Sewering Project 1707 in October,
and it is now necessary for the Board to accept the work and authorize final
payment 90 days after completion, rather than the normal 35 days when Notice of
Completion has been filed. Balance due is $1,435.92.
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that District
Sewering Project 1707 be accepted as of October 4, 1968, and that Peter Cole
Jensen, Inc. be paid $1,000.00 at this time and the balance of the retention
($435.92) be paid 90 days after October 4,1968. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Members:
Members:
Member:
68
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
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INVOICE OF JOHN A. BOHN FOR SERVICES RE WESTERN PIPE LITIGATION
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, presented a letter to the District
Board, stating that the balance due in the initial settlement of the Western
Pipe price fixing litigation was $16,166.39, payable in six annual installments.
He requested that the $5,388.91 due him from this amount be paid at this time.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Boneysteele, that the invoice of Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, in the
sum of $5,388.79 (one-third of $16,166.39), in accordance with contract re
Western Pipe price fixing litigation, be paid. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
Mr. Bohn discussed with the Board Members what further settlements might
be expected from the Western Pipe price fixing litigation.
He presented the following Resolution for those already settled;
RESOLUTION NO. 1896. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
TO EXECUTE RELEASES TO AMERICAN PIPE AND CONSTRUCTION CO. AND OTHERS
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolu-
tion No. 1896 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
EXPENSES FOR TRIP TO STOCKTON RE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50, PIPE.
G. A. HORSTKOTTE, JR. AND JACK BEST
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that he and Mr.
Best traveled to Stockton and stayed overnight to investigate pipe being used
for Local Improvement District No. 50 work.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that $30.00
each, a total of $60.00, be authorized for expenses for Mr. Horstkotte and
Mr. Best for trip to Stockton to investigate pipe being used in Local Improve-
ment District No. 50 work. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
easements from Greenbrook Land Company, Arthur L. King, Melvin J. Carbone (3),
Chester J. Borst, Ernest Biasotti and The Osmundsen Company be accepted and
their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
RESOLUTION NO. 1897, A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECI-
FICATIONS AND DIRECTING SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution
No. 1897 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COMMENDATION
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, commended the Engineering
Department for work done on plans and specifications for Local Improvement
District No. 50. 1 2 1 9
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RESOLUTION NO. 1898, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ELIGIBLE LIST FOR SENIOR SEWER
INSPECTOR
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
Resolution No. 1898 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
RESOLUTION NO. 1899, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JAMES J. STEVENS, SENIOR SEWER
INSPECTOR
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolu-
tion No. 1899 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
INVOICE OF ROBERT J. FOLEY. FOR APPRAISAL OF KONKIN PARCEL 45, LOCAL IMPROVE-
MENT DISTRICT NO. 47-1. $240.00
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated this was for an independent
appraisal in condemnation action pending.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the
invoice of Robert J. Foley in the sum of $240.00 for appraisal of Konkin
Parcel 45, Local Improvement District No. 47-1, be paid and charge to Local
Improvement District 47 be authorized. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
INVOICE OF CENTRAL ANSWERING SERVICE FOR RADIO EQUIPMENT SITE RENTAL, $600.00
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated this rental was for the year
1968 at $50.00 per month.
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the staff was
still working on a new location for a radio equipment site.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the invoice
of Central Answering Service for radio equipment site rental for the year of
1968 in the sum of $600.00 be paid. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
BOARD MEETING DATES
Member Boneysteele suggested that the January Board Meetings be changed
from the 2nd and 16th to the 9th and 23rd.
RESOLUTION NO. 1900, A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE REGULAR DISTRICT BOARD
MEETINGS OF JANUARY 2 AND 16. 1969, TO JANUARY 9 AND 23,1969
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
Resolution No. 1900 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COMMITTEES
PERSONNEL
None.
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Members:
Members:
Member:
19
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
VIII.
REPORTS
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GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 25 WORK PROTESTS
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that the Local
Improvement District No. 25 work protests had been cleared up to the satisfac-
tion of the District staff.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
CLYDE ANNEXATION
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that the Clyde Annexation was
proceeding and the District is receiving a Deed to all Clyde sewer facilities
for which the owner, Clyde Company, wanted $700.00.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boney-
steele, that $700.00 be authorized for payment to Clyde Company for all sewer
facilities and charged to the Local Improvement District to be formed. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
UNPAID FEES, CLIFFORD'S
'.
Mr. Bohn stated that the connection charges due from Clifford's on Mt.
Diablo Boulevard, Walnut Creek, are still unpaid and he requested authorization
to notify Clifford's that sewer service would be disconnected, as provided in
the District Code and the Health and Safety Code, for non-payment of fees.
He suggested the Hearing be held on January 23,1969.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boney-
steele, that Clifford's be notified by letter that the District will hold a
Hearing on January 23, 1969, relative to disconnecting the sewer for non-
payment of fees, and official notice to them at least ten days before the
Hearing. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
CALIFORNIA SANITARY & SANITATION DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING
Mr. Bohn stated that the California Sanitary & Sanitation Districts
Association Board of Directors meeting will be held on the weekend of
January 11, 1969, at Newport Beach.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Allan, that $90.00 each, plus transportation, be authorized for Member
Mitchell, Member Boneysteele, Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Bohn for attendance
at the California Sanitary & Sanitation Districts Association Board of
Directors meeting the weekend of January 11,1969.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:50 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to
January 9,1969.
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President of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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Contra Costa County, State of California
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