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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 10-21-71 160 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD OCTOBER 21, 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 October 21, 1971, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs. In the absence of Secretary Davis, President Gibbs appointed Member Boneysteele Secretary Pro Tern. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneystee1e, 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 meeting of October 7, 1971, be approved after making the following correction: Under "II. follows: APPROVAL OF MINUTES", the second Motion shall read as "It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the Minutes of the special meeting of September 29, 1971, be approved after adding the following prior to 'ADJOURNMENT TO JOINT MEETING': "EXECUTIVE SESSION "At 7:25 o'clock P.M., President Gibbs recessed the meeting to Executive Session. "At 7: 46 0' clock P.M., President Gibbs reconvened the special meeting, and stated no action would be taken on matters discussed during the Executive Session." Motion correcting Minutes of the meeting of October 7, 1971, carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS SOLID WASTE RECYCLING Member Boneystee1e read the names of those to whom letters have been sent pertaining to the establishment of an Advisory Committee to explore l~O 21 71 101 the potentials of solid waste recycling and to make recommendations to the District Board for appropriate action. Letters were sent to the following: Honorable James Maguire, Mayor, City of Pleasant Hill Honorable Ned Robinson, Mayor, City of Lafayette Honorable E1won Lance, Mayor, City of Martinez Honorable Newell B. Case, Mayor, City of Walnut Creek Board of Supervisors, Contra Costa County Mr. Sil Garaventa, President, Contra Costa County Disposal Association Mr. John J. O'Donnell, Industrial Relations Manager, Glass Containers Corp. Mr. D. J. Monk, Resident Manager-Antioch Board Mill & Carton Plant, Fibreboard Corp. Mr. J. V. Dorman,' Plant Manager, Pittsburg Works, U. S. Steel Corp. Mr. T. J. Ready, President of the Board, Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. Mr. Robert Grinstead, c/o Dow Chemical Mr. Boyd Olney, President, Acme Fill Corp. The names of various other groups and individuals who might be interested in becoming members of the Advisory Committee were suggested by Board Members and Mr. Mark Maloney, and President Gibbs added the name of Mr. R. W. Gorman of San Ramon to the list. President Gibbs congratulated Member Boneystee1e for his enthusiastic approach to the solid waste recycling problem. Continued. VII. NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING CALL FOR BIDS FOR DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 2071. SOUTH BROADWAY EXTENSION After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the plans and specifications for District Sewering Project 2071, South Broadway Extension, be approved and the call for bids be authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING CALL FOR BIDS FOR DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1883. WALNUT BOULEVARD. WATERSHED 29 NORTH After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the plans and specifications for District Sewering Project 1883, Walnut Boulevard, be approved and the call for bids be authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE QUIT CLAIM DEEDS AND ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS FOR DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT X1564A, MORAGA WÁY AREA Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that realignment of the sewer in the Moraga Way area necessitates Quit Claiming certain easements and obtaining new easements. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the President and Secretary Pro Tem be authorized to execute Quit Claim Deeds to Leroy C. Smith, L.I.D. No. 14, Parcel 92, Robert H. Maynard, L.I.D. No. 14, Parcel lOO-A, Thomas S. Capener, L.I.D. No. 14, Parcel Misc., and Robert O. Pearle, L.I.D. No. 14, Parcel Misc., and that easements from Leroy C. Smith, D.S.P. X1564A, Parcel B, Robert L. Mil1ham, D.S.P. X1564A, Parcel F, Thomas S. Capener, D.S.P. X1564A, Parcel G, Robert O. Pearle, D.S.P. X1564A, Parcel H, and Robert H. Maynard, D.S.P. X1564A, Parcel J, 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 10 21 71 162 SEWER CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION FOR MANHOLE RISER RINGS. $1.000.00 After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that $1,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for Manhole Riser Rings. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Membe rs : Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that easements from J. L. Eichler Associates, Inc., Job No. 2025, Parcel A, and L. B. Nelson Corporation, Job No. 2051, Parcell, 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 REQUEST OF MR. ARTHUR A. PEDERSEN FOR RELOCATION OF EXISTING 8" SEWER CROSSING HIS PROPERTY IN ORINDA Mr. Arthur A. Pedersen and his attorney, Mr. Tom Ferguson, discussed with Board Members and staff the possibility of relocating an 8" sewer line crossing Mr. Pedersen's property at 72 Lombardy Lane, Orinda, at District expense. Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Pedersen explained that the easement had been granted to the District twenty years ago and that now the severance was obstructing the sale of the property. Board Members directed the staff to obtain information relative to the assessed value of the property, and continued the matter to November 4, 1971, for further study. AUTHORIZATION TO REIMBURSE MR. E. E. MEREDITH FOR PAYMENT OF PLUMBING BILL, $29.45 After staff explanation, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Mr. E. E. Meredith be reimbursed for payment of plumbing bill in the amount of $29.45 following receipt of signed Release in Full Settle- ment and Compromise. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None AUTHORIZATION TO PAY CLAIM OF MRS. I. CADENASSO FOR DAMAGES. $147.70 After staff explanation that Mrs. I. Cadenasso's claim was the result of sewer backup and overflow, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Mrs. Cadenasso's claim in the amount of $147.70 be paid following receipt of signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Car- ried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Membe rs : Members: Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None BIDS FOR SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that all bids for the Security Alarm System at the Office Building be rejected and call for new bids be authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None 10 21 71 163 CORRESPONDENCE FROM BECHTEL INCORPORATED RE INSPECTION TOUR OF PILOT PLANT Letter from Bechtel Incorporated, thanking Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager- Chief Engineer, and Mr. Niles, Superintendent of Plant Operations, for the suc- cess of the Water Pollution Control Federation inspection trip to the pilot plant on October 8, 1971, was presented and discussed. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR MEMBERSHIP IN ASSOCIATIONS Board Members were presented lists of District memberships in various associations and organizations. Continued to November 4, 1971, for discussion. CITIZENS TASK FORCE President Gibbs requested that Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, check with the Association of Bay Area Governments concerning the "Citizens Task Force" to which four Board Members were nominated on July 15, 1971. CALIFORNIA SANITARY & SANITATION DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that registration, per diem and transportation expense be authorized for Members Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell. President Gibbs, Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, to attend the Executive Committee meeting of the California Sanitary & Sanitation Districts Association in San Jose on November 5 and 6, 1971, and that registra- tion expense be authorized for Member Allan. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES None. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER MEETINGS WITH STATE WATER RESOURCES BOARD Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that he, Mr. Niles, Superintendent of Plant Operations, and Dr. David Caldwell and David Eisenhauer, of Brown and Caldwell, had met with Mr. John Nelson of the State Water Resources Board in Sacramento on Tuesday, October 19, 1971. The Water Resources Board indicated the need for a physical study regarding water reclamation to be submitted December 1, 1971. The study is to qualify the District for an 80% grant for construction of a water reclamation plant, and they requested a meeting with the Contra Costa County Water District, the Sanitary District and the Water Resources Board in Sacramento on Friday, October 22, 1971. Mr. Horstkotte stated the Water District staff and two of its Board Members will attend the meeting and asked that two of the Sanitary District Board Members also attend. Members Boneysteele and Allan stated they would attend the meeting. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Mr. Horstkotte reported he and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, had pre- pared a "Memorandum of Understanding" with the Contra Costa County Water District which will be presented to the Water District for consideration at the Sacramento meeting. 10 21 71 164 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Mr. Horstkotte explained that part of the physical study requested by the Water Resources Board will be an environmental impact report, and Mr. Niles, Superintendent of Plant Operations, has contacted the firm of Jones & Stokes who can prepare this report for an approximate cost of $3,000.00. After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that $3,000.00 from Sewer Construction funds be authorized for an "En- vironmental Impact Report" to be prepared by Jones & Stokes. Carried by the fo llowing vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None MEETING RE NEW DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS Mr. Horstkotte reported there will be a meeting with the San Francisco Bay Water Quality Control Board on October 28, 1971, on the establishment of new discharge requirements. Mr. Horstkotte stated he would send copies of the new requirements to the Board Members. CORRESPONDENCE WITH MR. FRED DIERKER OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD Mr. Horstkotte read a letter which had been sent to Mr. Fred Dierker of the San Francisco Bay Water Quality Control Board in reply to a letter from Mr. Dierker which stated it was his understanding that the Martinez pumping stations could be put into operation within 96 hours and requested that action be taken by the District. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 9:50 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to November 4, 1971. ~.~~~ President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: .-""') /:'! . ~ecretary Pro Tem of the D~ trict Board of the Central Contra Cost Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 10 21 f' 71