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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 11-05-70 1/ MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD NOVEMBER 5, 1970 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 November 5, 1970, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of October 8, 1970, were approved as presented. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the Minutes of the meeting of October 15, 1970, be approved after making the following changes: Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, SEWER CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS", the Motion shall read as follows: "After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Enginær, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the following authorizations from Sewer Construction funds be approved: District Expense, District Sewering Project 1916, Livorna Road, $3,000.00. Two Gas Booster Blowers at the Treatment Plant, $336.98, Watershed llA, $750.00, and Water- shed 23 North, $1,500.00. Carried by the following vote:" And following the vote there shall be added: "Request for Sewer Construction authorization for District Expense, District Sewering Project 1926, Acacia Pumping Station, $3,500.00, continued to November 5, 1970." And under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR, CALIFORNIA SANITARY & SANITATION DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING, NEWPORT BEACH", the second paragraph shall read as follows: "He stated the Legislative Conunittee was composed of laymen and was requesting assistance from the attorneys of the various Districts in legis- lative matters affecting the Association members." 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 It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the expenditures, as reviewed by the Expenditure Conunittee and as submitted by the General Manager-Chief Engineer, be approved, reference being speci- fically made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 854 to 879, inclusive, Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 11838 to 11975, inclusive, Payroll Vouchers Numbers 4856 to 4950, inclusive, and LID 50 Construction Fund Vouchers Numbers 96 to 100, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None 11 05 70 18 None. None. IV. HEARINGS V. BIDS V1. OLD BUSINESS EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL President Gibbs adjourned the meeting to an Executive Session. At 10:12 o'clock P.M., President Gibbs reconvened the Regular Session. RESOLUTION NO. 3015, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ELIGIBLE LIST FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Reso- lution No. 3015 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, be authorized to offer the position of Administrative Assistant to Mr. Ernest K. Davis, Number 1 on the Eligible List. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None SEWER CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $3,500.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for District Expense, District Sewering Project 1926, Acacia Pumping Station. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None VII. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 3016, A RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS, LAKE ORINDA HIGHLANDS AREA ANNEXATION (DISTRICT ANNEXATION 34) Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that this annexation was initiated by the County Board of Supervisors at the request of County Health Officer, Dr. Kent. After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 3016 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None I' Board Members requested that County Health Officer, Dr. Kent, be asked to be present at the Annexation Hearing on December 3, 1970. RESOLUTION NO. 3017, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHESTER L. GRAHN, ASSISTANT OPERATOR After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 3017 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 11 05 Members: Members: Members: 70 Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None 19 REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF PLUMBING BILL, E. R. MAC DOUGALL, $21.75 Upon staff reconunendation, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the plumbing bill of E. R. MacDougall in the amount of $21.75 be paid following 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 Member Mitchell suggested that the staff direct a letter to Mr. MacDougall regarding sewer cleaning routines, etc. CORRESPONDENCE FROM ENGINEERING INSTALLATIONS, INC. RE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50, SCHEDULE A, CONTRACT Board Members and staff discussed correspondence received from Engineering Installations, Inc., contractor for Local Improvement District No. 50, Schedule A, regarding delivery of the Martinez pumping stations equipment. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that the stations should be finished by August 1, 1971. He stated he would have a complete report for the Board Members in two weeks. CORRESPONDENCE FROM CONCORD ATHLETIC LEAGUE Board Members and staff discussed correspondence received from the Concord Athletic League regarding use of District property for its activities. The staff was directed to advise the League that there is no District property available for its purposes. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR ORAL EXAMINATION FOR ASSISTANT OPERATOR After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the call for oral examination for Assistant Operator be authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None AUTHORIZATION TO CANCEL $30,000.00 SEWER CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION FOR SUISUN BAY STUDY After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the $30,000.00 Sewer Construction Fund authorization for Suisun Bay Study be cancelled. Car- ried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None APPEARANCE BEFORE THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON SALINITY INTRUSION IN AGRICULTURAL SOILS Mr. Horstkotte informed the Board Members that he and Member Boneysteele would appear before the Senate Select Conunittee on Salinity Intrusion in Agri- cultural Soils on November 19 in Martinez. HEARING FOR DIABLO AREA GARDEN TRIMMINGS PICKUP It was determined that the Hearing for Diablo Area garden trinunings pickup would be December 17, 1970. 11 05 70 ------.--- -...---.-----..-.--- ".----'---"'--'----"-'.'..-.-'- . ¿u AUTHORIZATION FOR LOWERING WATER MAIN IN CONJUNCTION WITH LIVORNA ROAD SEWERS, DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1916 After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the East Bay Municipal Utility District be paid $2,125.00 from Sewer Construction funds for lowering a water main in conjunction with Livorna Road sewers, District Sewering Project 1916. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR WALNUT CREEK CITY COUNCIL MEETING Member Mitchell reported that he had attended a Hearing on a rezoning application in Walnut Creek, and had made certain suggestions to the Walnut Creek City Council. TOUR OF TREATMENT PLANT Member Boneysteele reported that the fathers and sons group had a very successful tour of the Treatment Plant, and he wished to convey his thanks to and conunend David Niles, Superintendent of Water Pollution Control Plant, and the staff. VII 1. REPORTS COMMITTEES None. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER PILOT PLANT TOURS Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that there would be two tours of the Pilot facility at the Treatment Plant: one, a preview, on December 5, 1970, for the Board Members of the Contra Costa County Water District and the Sanitary District, and another on December 10, 1970, for various public officials and Board Members. PRESENTATION FOR SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE MEETING Mr. Horstkotte supplied Board Members with copies of the presentation regarding the policies of the District Board which Member Boneysteele will make to the Senate Select Conunittee on Salinity Intrusion in Agricultural Soils. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT TRANSFER OF ORINDA/MORAGA DISPOSAL SERVICE FRANCHISE Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported that Joseph Navone had pur- chased the interest of Almo Burastero in the partnership of Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service, had caused the Service to be incorporated, and requested that the District transfer the existing franchise to the new corporation, known as Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 3018, A RESOLUTION REORGANIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE ORINDA/MORAGA DISPOSAL SERVICE GARBAGE FRANCHISE TO THE ORINDA/MORAGA DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 3018 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None 11 05 70 21 CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE ATTORNEYS COMMITTEE OF THE CALIFORNIA SANITARY & SANITATION DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION Mr. Bohn reported receipt of correspondence from the Attorneys Conunittee of the California Sanitary & Sanitation Districts Association requesting Mr. Bohn's presence at a meeting of the Conunittee in Sacramento on November 19, 1970. Mr. Bohn stated he planned to attend the meeting. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 11:02 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to November 19, 1970. ~-- ...-, - . ~.4.- ¿.~.....x ~ President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: Board of District California 11 05 70