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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 12-14-71MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD DECEMBER 14, 1971 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 December 14, 1971, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Allan. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the Minutes of the meeting of December 2, 1971, be approved after making the following changes: Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, SOUTH BROADWAY SEWER RELOCATION", the para- graph shall read as follows: "Member Mitchell questioned the possibility of recovery of relocation costs, because of relocation under Redevelopment Agency action of the city. Mr. Bohn indicated he would investigate and report on the matter. Staff explained that the South Broadway Sewer Relocation was not requested by the City of Walnut Creek but was required because the Southern Pacific Company terminated the District's right of way license." And under "VIII. REPORTS, ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF THE DISTRICT BOARD", the following shall precede the Motion: "Member Mitchell nominated Member Boneysteele, Member Gibbs nominated Member Allan, and Member Boneysteele nominated Member Rustigian for the office of President of the District Board. "After discussion, Member Rustigian withdrew his nomination, and a secret ballot was held which resulted in three votes for Member Allan and two votes for Member Boneysteele." And the Motion shall read as follows: "It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Member Allan be formally elected President of the District Board." Motion changing Minutes of the meeting of December 2, 1971, carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None The Minutes of the meeting of December 7, 1971, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. 12 14 71 yL VI. OLD BUSINESS REPORT BY BROWN AND CALDWELL ON WATER RECLAMATION PLANT Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Frank Burger, consultant to the County of Contra Costa. Mr. Burger explained the background to the sub -regional study on water quality conducted by Brown and Caldwell for the County. Copies of the interim report of the study were presented to the Members of the Board and staff. Mr. Lyle Hoag, of Brown and Caldwell, utilizing charts, explained in detail the various aspects of the sub -regional study, including estimated costs for each of the alternative plans studied. In the course of Mr. Hoag's presentation, discussion was held on various points of the study and questions asked. Dr. David Caldwell, of Brown and Caldwell, summarized in chronological order the significant events and accomplishments that had occurred since December 10, 1970, when his firm was contracted by the District to design the expansion program for the Treatment Plant. Mr. Horstkotte presented to the Board Members a copy of a telegram sent to Congressional representatives requesting amendment to the Blatnick bill. Utilizing slides, Mr. David Eisenhauer, of Brown and Caldwell, project engineer for the design of the enlarged District Treatment Plant, explained in detail the physical layout of the enlarged plant, its various components and its capabilities. Discussion was held on various aspects of the design for the plant and questions asked by staff and Board Members. Other representatives of Brown and Caldwell were in the audience, pre- pared to report on other aspects of the water reclamation plant. However, because of the hour and the desire of the Board Members to evaluate the report in depth, the report by Brown and Caldwell was continued to January 12, 1972. DISCUSSION ON BASSA Continued. VII. NEW BUSINESS AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE QUIT CLAIM DEED TO JAMES CURRANT PARCEL 1. DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1637 It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Quit Claim Deed to James Curran for Parcel 1 of District Sewering Project 1637. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that ease- ments from James M. Curran, Parcel 1 R-1, D.S.P. 1637, William F. Sargeson, Parcel 1, Job 2083, and Muir Medical Associates, Job 2059, be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 12 -14 71 RESOLUTION NO. 3105, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ROBERT G. SMITH, MAINTENANCE MAN I After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 3105 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None AUTHORIZATION OF $5,000.00 FOR OFFICE AND FIELD ENGINEERING EXPENSE RE BECHTEL INCORPORATED CONTRACT After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that $5,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for office and field engineering expense re the Bechtel Incorporated contract. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR MOTEL IN VICINITY OF TREATMENT PLANT Member Boneysteele reported on an article in the Contra Costa Times related to the construction of a new motel in the vicinity of the District's Treatment Plant and the ramifications thereof. Staff was directed to communicate the views of the Board to the individuals concerned. FINANCIAL PLAN FOR WATER RECLAMATION PLANT Member Mitchell requested that the financial plan for the water reclamation plant be placed on an agenda in January. After discussion, the Members of the District Board scheduled a meeting for January 12, 1972, in addition to the regular meetings of January 6 and 20, 1972. WATSON AMENDMENT President Allan reported on the Watson amendment. VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES None. GENERAL MANAGER -CHIEF ENGINEER PAYMENT FOR VACATION TIME After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Mr. Alvin Gillespie, Engineering Aid III, be paid for 4-3/4 days of accumulated vacation time. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None IV MARTINEZ PUMPING STATIONS Mr. Horstkotte reported that the pumping stations for Martinez will be operational this week. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 ASSESSMENTS Members of the Board expressed interest in having a public Hearing on assessments for Martinez in February, 1972. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 11:32 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Allan. \I President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: Secretary of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California 12 1-4 71