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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 06-17-71 110 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JUNE 17, 1971 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 Cali- fornia, on June 17, 1971, 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 meetings of June 3 and June 9, 1971, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS ORINDA/MORAGA DISPOSAL SERVICE. INC. REQUEST FOR GARBAGE RATE INCREASE President Gibbs opened the continued Hearing for establishment of 1972- 73 garbage collection rates in the Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. area. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that supple- mental information, requested at the meeting of June 3, 1971, had been sent to Board Members and that Mr. Davis, Administrative Assistant, had met with Mr. Brethauer, C.P.A., representing the Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. Mr. Davis presented cost information developed as a result of his meeting with Mr. Brethauer and his survey. Board Members, members of the audience, and staff discussed the rate schedules, and Mr. Horstkotte read a letter from the City of Lafayette which requested that Board action on the requested rate increase be delayed until after July 1, 1971. Mr. Horstkotte was directed to reply to the letter, stating any conclu- sions regarding Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. 1972-73 collection rates would not be made until after July 1, 1971. President Gibbs and Mr. Horstkotte commended Mr. Davis for a job well done. President Gibbs closed the Hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 3049. A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO MAKE CHANGES AND MODIFICA- TIONS. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 53 President Gibbs opened the Hearing and asked for written or oral protests. There were none. Mr. Laster, representing Mr. Wilson, attorney for Local Improvement District No. 53, presented and explained Resolutions to be adopted. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained the background for the special assessments for assessment Parcel No. 53-3-2-1 (Garnett) and Parcel No. 53-3-3-1 (Robnett-Kess1er). 06 17 71 111 RESOLUTION NO. 3051, A RESOLUTION ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 53 It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Reso- lution No. 3051 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 3052. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 53 (Kessler) It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Reso- lution No. 3052 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 3053. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 53 (Garnett) It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Reso- lution No. 3053 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None. None. Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None V. BIDS VI. OLD BUSINESS VII. NEW BUSINESS PRESENTATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY. GRADE II. TO MR. LOUIS H. SWAIN. PLANT OPERATOR President Gibbs read and presented to Mr. Louis Swain the California Water Pollution Control Association Certificate of Competency, Grade II, and congratulated Mr. Swain for his efficiency and competence on behalf of the District Board. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer. also expressed his congratulations, and stated the District has the highest certified group of operators in the State of California. CLAIM OF MR. EDWARD G. MADSEN, $15.50 Upon staff recommendation, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the claim of Mr. Edward G. Madsen for reimbursement of plumbing bill in the amount of $15.50 be paid following receipt of signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that easements from Burley D. Biles, LID 51, D.S.P. 1642, Parcel 3, Charles L. Byouk, LID 51, D.S.P. 1642, Parcel 4, and San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Parcel 0-C070-53El and Parcel O-CO70-54E, 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 06 17 71 ll:l APPROVAL TO INSTALL 1,500 FEET OF TRUNK SEWER, JOB 1997,WATERSHED 33 NORTH, IN CONJUNCTION WITH CORPS OF ENGINEERS CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS, SAN RAMON CREEK Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that there would be substantial savings achieved by doing the work in Job 1997 in conjunction with the Corps of Engineers channel improvements, and the estimated cost would be $130,000.00. He stated the estimated cost to extend Watershed 33 North trunk from Newell Avenue to Rudgear Road might be in excess of $500,000.00. It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that plans be prepared and $130,000.00 from Sewer Construction funds be authorized for work in Job 1997 in conjunction with the Corps of Engineers channel improvements. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None AUTHORIZATION TO PAY DISTRICT SHARE OF RETIREMENT FOR LAWRENCE LADNER'S PERIOD OF TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT After an explanation, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that $498.15 be paid to the Contra Costa County Employees Retire- ment Association for the account of Lawrence Ladner, Construction Inspector. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 3054. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING WILLIAM RAMSAY, SUPERVISING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that William Ramsay is replacing Edwin Foster who is leaving June 30, 1971, and recommended appointment. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Reso- lution No. 3054 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 51, CLYDE AREA Mr. Laster, representing Mr. Wilson, attorney for Local Improvement District No. 51, explained that his office is preparing documents pertaining to the Im- provement District proceedings. Continued to July 1, 1971. HEALTH HAZARD. PROPERTY OF DR. H. W. BLANKENBERG Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, referred to a letter from the Contra Costa County Health Department dated June 10, 1971, which requested that the District participate in the costs of installation of a sewer line to serve the property of Dr. H. W. Blankenberg at 18 Charles Hill Road, Orinda, and recommended against participation. Board Members directed that Mr. Horstkotte so advise the Health Department. RESOLUTION NO. 3055. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING WAYNE G. MASTEN, ASSISTANT PLANT OPERATOR After an explanation, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 3055 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None 06 17 71 113 APPROVAL OF JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT WITH CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1985, BISHOP LANE SYPHON RELOCATION After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for District Sewering Project 1985; costs to be borne by the Flood Control District. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None EASEMENTS INVOLVED IN MORAGA WAY, ORINDA. EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that some of the owners in the Moraga Way area had built patios and installed plantings over the easements which will have to be removed in order to make the necessary sewer re- pairs, and asked for the Board's direction regarding replacement of improvements. After discussion, Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, was directed to prepare a document to be signed by the affected property owners which will permit entry on their properties and allow for negotiations for restoration. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR VACATIONS Member Mitchell reported that he will be away from June 30 to August 14, 1971. President Gibbs reported he would not be present for the meetings ofAlgust 5 and 19 and perhaps September 2, 1971. Member Allan reported he will be away from August 15 to September 7, 1971. VIII . REPORTS COMMITTEES None GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER FINANCIAL REVIEW Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported on memorandum that had been presented to Board Members setting forth a preliminary financial review and projection related to the five year San Francisco Basin Plan. He requested discussion of this problem at an early meeting. Mr. Horstkotte stated he and Mr. Dalton, Administrative Engineer, had attended a meeting of the State Regional Water Control Board this date, which meeting was continued to July 1, 1971, and that prior to that date, the District should receive a list of priorities to be adopted on July 1, 1971. ALUM SLUDGE Mr. Horstkotte discussed with Board Members and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, the accommodation of alum sludge for the Contra Costa County Water District, and presented copies of a letter to the Water District which he had prepared. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the accommodation of alum sludge for the Contra Costa County Water District be re- ferred to Counsel for the District for review of responsibilities and alternatives. Motion failed to carry by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Rustigian and Mitchell Boneysteele, Allan and Gibbs None 06 17 71 114 Board Members directed that Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Bohn prepare a letter to the Contra Costa County Water District indicating the conditions under which the Sanitary District would accommodate the alum sludge. MEETING WITH CITY OF CONCORD Mr. Horstkotte reported that he and Mr. Dalton had met with the staff of the City of Concord and another meeting will be held in a couple of weeks for a dis- cussion of possible consolidation of treatment processes. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. EXECUTIVE SESSION At Mr. Horstkotte's request, President Gibbs adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 10:20 o'clock P.M. for discussion of a personnel matter. At 10:47 o'clock P.M., President Gibbs reconvened the regular meeting. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 10:48 o'clock P.M., President Gibbs adjourned the meeting to July 1, 1971. ? ~~g~/:~-W President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: s~- D ¡ ( " , 1..:, c' C\' '!-(- '. '--\. Secretary of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 06 17 71