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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 12-07-71 l.O::1 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD DECEMBER 7, 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 December 7, 1971, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The Members of the Board of Directors of Contra Costa County Water District sat in joint session with the Board of Directors of the Sanitary District. The meeting was called to order by President Allan. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan ABSENT: Members: None President Allan welcomed the Members of the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Water District to the meeting. Present were Members Ernest R. Lasel1, Jr., Sal N. Siino, Claude M. Stitt and Diane Weidner. . President Craig Z. Randall was absent. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS FINAL REPORT ON WATER RENOVATION PROJECT Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. John DeVito, General Manager of the Water District. Mr. DeVito explained to the Board Members the details and ramifications of the Muskie bill and the Blatnick bill as they pertain to water pollution and wastewater facilities. Mr. Horstkotte stated the pilot plant phase of the water renovation program has been completed and that preparation of the final written report is underway. In introducing Dr. J. Winston Porter, Bechtel Corporation, Mr. Horstkotte stated the Board Members would be particularly interested in the cost data for water reclamation in the Bechtel presentation. Dr. Porter reported that the water renovation project was within their budgetary limitations and was ahead of schedule with final completion anticipated in February, 1972. Dr. Porter then introduced Dr. Clark L. Weddle, Bechtel Cor- poration. Utilizing slides, Dr. Weddle reported to the Board Members the conclusions reached by Bechtel Corporation as a result of the operation of the pilot plant. Dr. Weddle's report included detail data on the comparison of the quality of Sanitary District reclaimed water with Contra Costa Canal Water along with comparative costs involved to achieve that degree of quality. Board Members, staff and members of the audience, in the course of the presentation, asked questions and discussed various aspects of the report. Dr. Weddle then introduced Dr. Walt B. Lawrence, Bechtel Corporation. Dr. Lawrence utilizing slides, reported on the costs and implications involved 12 07 71 l~U to local industry to use the District's reclaimed water instead of canal water. Questions were posed by Board Members, staff and members of the audience repre- senting industry and various aspects of the report were discussed. Upon the conclusion of the report, President Allan thanked the Bechtel representatives and expressed to the Members of the Water District Board the appreciation of the District for their presence to hear the Bechtel report. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH BECHTEL INCORPORATED Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained to the Members of the Board that the contract proposed with Bechtel Incorporated implements the Memorandum of Understanding agreed to by the District and Bechtel Incorporated in regard to the treatment plant expansion program. He further explained it was necessary that the District execute the Bechtel contract now, prior to the receipt of Federal and State monies because, in order to qualify for these Federal and State grants preliminary design work on the reclamation plant must be thirty per cent completed by May, 1972. After a general discussion with questions on various aspects of the contract, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneystee1e that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the contract with Bechtel Incorporated. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None In the implementation of the contract, the Members of the Board of Directors, with the concurrence and assurance of Mr. George Sawyer, Dr.J. Winston Porter, Dr. Clark L. Weddle and Dr. Walt B. Lawrence, all representing Bechtel Corporation, directed that the primary effort by Bechtel Incorporated will be devoted to the preliminary design of the reclamation plant facilities necessary to meet May 1st requirements, and that costs for such work shall not exceed thirty percent of the total design work to be done by Bechtel Incorporated. VII. NEW BUSINESS MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR Member Boneysteele reported that the Board of Directors of the Orinda Association will meet Wednesday, December 15, 1971, in the library of Pine Grove School, Orinda. An invitation has been extended by the Secretary of the Association to the Members of the Board to attend the meeting if desired to discuss garbage service to residents of Orinda. Member Boneysteele reported that individual letters have been sent to members of the Advisory Committee on solid waste recycling stating that the first meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 1972. VIII. REPORTS None. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 10:35 o'clock P.M., President Allan adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, December 14, 1971. ) / ./) 'Ç~J:J.~ l Pres~ ent of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: /..-. )t. - 'C. {--- ~c..._.1_~ Secretary of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California 12 07 71