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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 04-17-69 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD APRIL l7, 1969 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 April l7, 1969, 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 It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the Minutes of the April 3, 1969, meeting be approved subject to the following changes: Under "VI. OLD BUSINESS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50", the follow- ing paragraph shall be added: "Mr. Dernetz stated that the City had determinations prior to election to annex, Members as to the economics of going alone that over a twenty-year period it would be the present District plan." updated all reports used in its and, when questioned by the Board or with the District, he stated a standoff as to continuation of Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR, WAGE SCALES", the statement made shall show it was made by "Member Rustigian", not "Member Boneysteele". And uncle r "VIII. REPORTS, GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER, EXPENSE RE CALIFORNIA SANITARY AND SANITATION DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING IN SACRAMENTO", it shall be shown it was an Executive Committee meeting. Motion changing Minutes carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS PARCEL 7, DISTRICT ANNEXATION 24, CONTINUED Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the District staff had met with the people from the area to explain the annexation and sewer service procedures. Members of the District Board discussed these procedures further with Mrs. E. Ford, Mr. Walker and Mr. McLaughlin, who protested inclusion without having more detailed information as to costs. Mr. Horstkotte explained how these properties would be served under a Local Improvement District. Mr. McLaughlin stated he was concerned about damage that would be done in the creek area when sewers come in. 04 11 69 . '11 '-" ,', Mr. Horstkotte stated the creek area was a prime routing for the entire area, and explained how the work was done in Happy Valley, which was a similar situation, to protect and restore the property. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the District has an informational form letter and cannot make statements beyond this until a Local Improvement District is formed and engineering done. After discussion, Board Members determined that there was not sufficient protest for the exclusion of any properties. RESOLUTION NO. 1933, A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY CONTAINED IN DISTRICT ANNEXATION 24, PARCEL 7, TO THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 1933 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that he and the District staff met with Mr. Laster and Mr. Wilson, Counsel for Local Improvement District No. SO, relative to the election and other proposals, which information would be ready for the next Board Meeting. Mr. Dernetz, Assistant City Manager of the City of Martinez, asked about the bids and the HUD grant. Mr. Bohn stated the District was negotiating with the contractors and HUD. Mr. Dernetz stated that Mr. Monson, City Manager, is out of town and he has been delegated to speak officially for the City. Mr. Dernetz asked about the date of election. Mr. Bohn stated that the date of June 24, 1969, is available but the Board would not act tonight. Mr. Dernetz stated that the City will explore all alternatives along with the present District plan, and will act unilaterally or with other agencies. Mr. Dernetz stated the City would like to proceed with mutual settlement of the contract or in the City's best interest. Board Members stated that the District is proceeding along the line the City wished to go and has gone ahead with plans, specifications, etc. Now the City is considering alternates when the District is committed; the District does not have alternatives. Mr. Dernetz suggested modification of the agreement to make to the City as well as the District more mandatory and also that consider making a larger contribution to the project. He stated procedures were most important to City expansion. annexations the District annexation Mr. Bohn stated that the District could go no further as to annexations than as set forth in the agreement. Mr. Dernetz stated the City has not had a meaningful discussion with the District since February, and proceeding as planned by the District is not acceptable to the City. He stated a meeting between the City Council and the District Board, without staff, might be beneficial. 04 17 69 '¿, "" ,¡ " . . Mr. Bohn stated that the District is committed to the course of action set forth in the agreement with the City. Mr. Dernetz stated the City would not take a stand in the election issue and would not seek detachment until the election issue is settled. Mr. Dernetz stated that, to date, the City has had no official discussions with Mt. View Sanitary District, but it intended to discuss mutual problems with them in the near future. Mr. Bohn stated the City has made no alternate proposals to the District other than to seek detachment without committing itself to the costs so far incurred by the District under provisions of the agreement. Mr. Bohn advised Mr. Dernetz that the City should have a representative at Board meetings so as to be informed on Board action relative to sewering the City of Martinez. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1968-69 AUDIT Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that Mr. J. S. Plourde, C.P.A., would make the Report of Audit for 1968-69 for $1,000.00, the same as for the 1967-68 Report. It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Mr. J. S. Plourde, C.P.A., be retained to make the 1968-69 Audit Report for $1,000.00. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None DISTRICT ANNEXATION 27 MAPS Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented District Annexation 27 maps which will be presented to the Local Agency Formation Commission for proposed annexation. The properties consist of many individual parcels which are presently islands. The properties do not represent 100% petition. Upon approval of the Local Agency Formation Commission, the District Board will hold a Hearing after notification to property owners. After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that District Annexation 27 be presented to the Local Agency Formation Commission for approval. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 1932, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR KAREN ROMEO THROUGH OCTOBER 3l, 1969 It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 1932 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None CORRESPONDENCE FROM GUNTER SCHLICHT RE DAMAGE TO OAK TREES Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented correspondence between himself and Mr. Gunter Schlicht relative to damage to oak trees during sewer installation in Local Improvement District No. 47, Schedule 5, Parcel 7, and request for compensation. After an explanation and recommendation from Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the claim of Mr. Gunter Schlicht be denied. Carried by the following vote: 04 17 69 , ~,' ,~ AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None UNIFORM ACCOUNTING SYSTEM, OPTIONAL DEPRECIATION METHOD, SECTION 8107 Member Boneysteele presented a rough draft of a letter he suggested sending to Mr. Martin Anderson, Chief, Division of Local Government Fiscal Affairs, protesting the Optional Depreciation method set forth in Section 8l07 in the proposed Accounting System for Waste Disposal Districts and suggesting a method used by the Public Utilities Commission. After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the District staff finalize the proposed letter and send it to Martin F. Anderson. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None SUMMER HELP PROGRAM Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that it is the time of year to think about student summer help which last year included 25% from minority groups. After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the student summer help program include 25% from minority groups. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 1934, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JACQUELYN BECKER, PERMANENT INTERMITTENT RECEPTION CLERK Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated this appointment was for replacement of Karen Romeo during her leave of absence. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 1934 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY DIVIDENDS Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that State Compensation Insurance dividends received for the years ending July 1,1966, and July 1, 1968, amounted to $ll,03l.87 and $11,778.33, respectively. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR UNIFORM ACCOUNTING SYSTEM FOR GARBAGE COLLECTORS Member Boneysteele asked about the uniform accounting system for garbage collectors. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that he has been in contact with Mr. Plourde, C.P.A., who prepared the system of accounts for garbage collectors, and a finalized form is being forwarded to the garbage collectors for their use. He also stated that arrangements are being made to comply with the "no burning" edict to go into effect January 1, 1970. DISCUSSION WITH ATTORNEY FOR DR. OAKES President Gibbs reported to Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, that he had a call from the attorney for Dr. Oakes relative to the easement on his property. 04 17 69 , , ',-' Mr. Bohn explained the present status of the problem. VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES None. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER REMUNERATION OF DOYLE CAMBRON, INJURED EMPLOYEE Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that employee Doyle Cambron had a painful injury while working on the rodder crew and may be off work about three months. He stated Doyle Cambron would not have permanent status until next month and has not had sufficient time to build up enough sick leave. His salary is $530.00 per month and he will receive approximately $325.00 per month in State Compensation. Mr. Horstkotte recommended that he be paid full salary during his recovery period and the State Compensation payments be turned over to the District. After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Doyle Cambron be paid his full salary during his recovery period and State Compensation payments be turned over to the District. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None AUTHORIZATION FOR DISTRICT EXPENSE RE NORTH CALIFORNIA BLVD. SEWER RELOCATION Mr. Horstkotte reported that there remains $3,453.72 from an old Walnut Creek sewer repair account and requested it be transferred to a new account for District expense re North California Blvd., Walnut Creek, relocation. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $3,453.72 in old Walnut Creek sewer repair account be transferred to new Sewer Construction authorization for District expense re North Calif- ornia Blvd., Walnut Creek, Sewer Relocation. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None PAYMENT FOR COSTS OF NORTH CALIFORNIA BLVD., WALNUT CREEK, SEWER RELOCATION Mr. Horstkotte reported that the District is running into another problem with the City of Walnut Creek regarding who is to pay for reloca- tion of the sewers in North California Blvd.; estimated cost, $25,000.00. DAMAGE TO MANHOLE COVERS Mr. Horstkotte reported on discovered damage to two manhole covers when Digester C at the Treatment Plant was emptied recently. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT WESTERN PIPE LITIGATION Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported that the District could expect another payment from the Western Pipe litigation estimated to be $85,000.00. 04 17 69 , -i.J,- RESOLUTION NO. 1935, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PRESIDENT GIBBS TO BE OUT OF THE UNITED STATES UNTIL MAY 1, 1969 It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 1935 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None IX. ADJOURNMENT At ll:30 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to May 1, 1969. ,é ,,1~/ " .'~ t/' //f-~~¿/ c.~- /,>:7-~-/ President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ) ) \,_S~creta~Ý <C:i ~è'D;~;;¡::: i~rd of the Centr-a-l Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 04 1 il 69