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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 01-22-70 ::t: :,,;. ð~5 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JANUARY 22, 1970 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 California, on January 22,1970, 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 January 15,1970, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATION FOR PHASES III, IV AND V OF WASTE WATER STUDY Dr. Porter, of Bechtel Corporation, discussed with the Board Members and Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, various aspects of the Application to the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration for the Central Contra Costa County Water Renovation Project. During the discussion, Member Mitchell asked Dr. Porter for reaffirmation that the Bechtel Corporation contract would provide for some conclusion for specific proposals. Dr. Porter stated the intent is to arrive at a basis for design. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that sub- mittal of the Grant Application for the Central Contra Costa County Water Renovation Project be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: :'JOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 2026, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION BY THE GENERAL MANAGER OF APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION GRANT FOR CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WATER RENOVATION PROJECT AND FURTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION THEREWITH It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 2026 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None 01 22 70 ------------------.------------ ----------------------. ------ --------- -... .-. .46 -, REQUEST OF MRS. ELSIE PETERS FOR PAYMENT OF PLUMBING BILL, $l9.00 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented plumbing bill from Mrs. Elsie Peters in the sum of $l9.00 for sewer stoppage, and stated it was the staff recommendation to pay. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the plumbing bill in the amount of $19.00 from Mrs. Elsie Peters be paid after 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 VIr. NEW BUSINESS None. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR WORK IN ESCOBAR STREET, MARTINEZ, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 Member Allan stated that the sewer installation for Local Improvement District No. 50 in Escobar Street, Martinez, appeared to be progressing at a fast pace. Mr. Horstkotte agreed. LETTER TO SENATOR JOHN A. NEJEDLY RE APPEARANCE BEFORE THE DISTRICT BOARD It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the staff be directed to write a letter to Senator John A. Nejedly regarding appearing before the District Board for a discussion of "Waste Treatment Using Gamma Radiation". Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Members: Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs Boneysteele None UTILITY MAN II JOB OPENING Member Boneysteele asked about the advertisement in the Contra Costa Times for applicants for the position of Utility Man II. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained this was to replace Guido Brandol, Building Custodian, who is leaving the District February 28, 1970. LARKEY LANE AREA SEWERS Member Mitchell reported receiving a call from a resident in the Larkey Lane area who pointed out the sewer backup problems in the area at this time during storms and who was concerned about additional problems if there is new development. Mr. Horstkotte explained that developers submit plans to the District which are reviewed and, if the existing sewer line is considered to be insufficient for the development, the developer will have to put in a parallel line. CORRESPONDENCE FROM BAY AREA AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT Board Members read letter received from the Bay Area Air Pollution Control District in reply to Mr. Horstkotte's letter of December 17, 1969. Member Boneysteele suggested that Mr. Horstkotte reply stating it is the request of our Board to consider a change which would not require a variance permit for horticultural trimmings. to the letter, in Regulation and agricultural 01 22 '70 .. '. ,. ,) -,:~. . z1~7 VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES None. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER AUTHORIZATION FOR GAS BOOSTER BLOWERS Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported the existing gas booster blowers at the Treatment Plant do not meet the present peak demands, and requested $2,000.00 from Sewer Construction Funds for the purchase of two new gas booster blowers. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that $2,000.00 from Sewer Construction Funds be authorized for the purchase of two gas booster blowers at the Treatment Plant. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None CLAIM OF IRVING DEUTSCHER, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 25, SCHEDULE 5 After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, Board Members directed the staff to write to Mr. Irving Deutscher advising him that the matter will be continued to the meeting of February 5, 1970, so that Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, will have an opportunity to study the claim. AUTHORIZATION FOR BIN RAMP AT OFFICE SITE Mr. Horstkotte requested $750.00 from Sewer Construction Funds for the installation of a bin ramp at the Office site. It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $750.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction Funds for the construction of a bin ramp at the Office site. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 2027, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARIES, EFFECTIVE JANUARY l, 1970 After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 2027 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None STORM DAMAGE Mr. Horstkotte asked Mr. Robert Hinkson, Superintendent of Field Operations, to report on storm damage in the District. Discussion followed concerning infiltration, the installation of metering manholes, etc. CALIFORNIA SANITARY AND SANITATION DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Mr. Horstkotte reported there would be a meeting of the Executive Committee of the California Sanitary and Sanitation Districts Association in Anaheim on February l4, 1970. Continued to February 5, 1970, for determination of number attending the meeting. 01 22 70 --,------------------'---- --.---------- ..,...- ~. .. f}f" COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT LITIGATION RE PARCEL 59, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 47, OWNER OAKES Mr. J. J. Carniato, representing Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported on the status of the settlement of the Oakes easement. IX. ADJOURNMENT At lO:20 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to February 5, 1970. ~ President of the ~istrict Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California ,/ ? f.-.:" COUNTERSIGNED: ..-. -.., ,"- ""',',""1, '-./,,-,--"",,', " /) // . -- ,; . // ./ L ~~. --=-- " ~-~-Y7~ -~ þ-~- ecretary of the District Boarð of the Ce 1 Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra C ta County, State of California 0 '~1 ;j 11 -- ~-'" \',-"~ '.' . i f~ \."',j 0, . . 't, '