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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 03-05-70 ,,- '. - -:'-~-J ..:.') I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD MARCH 5,1970 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District conv~n~d in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on March 5,1970, 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 It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Minutes of the meeting of February 19,1970, be approved subject to the following corrections: Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR", the paragraph under "DISCUSSION WITH SENATOR JOHN A. NEJEDLY" shall read: "Member Boneysteele reported he had been in Sacramento and talked with Senator John A. Nejedly who stated he intended to be at the March 5,1970, meeting to discuss recreation." And under "VIII. REPORTS", to the paragraph under "COMMITTEES, PERSONNEL" there shall be added the following: "and referred to Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District." Motion correcting Minutes carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the expenditures, as reviewed by the Expenditure Committee and as submitted by the General Manager-Chief Engineer, be approved, reference being specifically made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 765 to 777, inclusive, Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 10783 to 10905, inclusive, Payroll Vouchers Numbers 4048 to 4144, inclusive, and LID 50 Construction Fund Vouchers Numbers 63 to 66, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS CHARGES FOR UNLIMITED PICKUP OF GARDEN CUTTINGS Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that all refuse collectors are being contacted, but no information is available at this time. 03 05 70 '--- -.---...------.----------------------.."..----------"- ,--- -..--- -. - -.."..--.. --------" ...... . ï '.,'" .e: (;' ..:.), ~ '~",., Member Mitchell stated that he was attending a meeting Monday and wanted information from the Valley Disposal Service for the area indicated at the previous meeting of the District Board. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, discussed a letter dated February 17,1970, from the Bay Area Air Pollution Control District relative to variance application for the "no burn" now in effect in the District. After discussion, it was suggested that Mr. Horstkotte contact Mr. Robert Hoyer of Clayton and Mr. James Kinney of Richmond, members of the Bay Area Air Pollution Control District representing Contra Costa County, relative to the c~ntents of the February 17,1970, letter prior to further action by the District. VII. NEW BUSINESS BOND SALE, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 52 Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 52, stated it was planned to call for bids for the sale of $400,000.00 first sale of Local Improvement District No. 52 bonds; final sale to be made when the Local Improvement District work is completed. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the bond market had been improving since December, and it was expected sales could be made under the 7% legal maximum. Letter from Bond Counsel suggested selling at a discount. RESOLUTION NO. 2031, A RESOLUTION DIRECTING RECORDATION OF ASSESSMENT AND DIAGRAM AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 52 It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 2031 be adopted. Ca~ried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 2032, A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 52, $400,000 - FIRST SALE It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 2032 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None After discussion, it was moved to Member Allan, seconded by Member Boney- steele, that bids for Local Improvement District No. 52 bonds be for not less than par value. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None QUIT CLAIM DEED TO CHARLES K. HOGLE, MAIN TRUNK IV, DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1530 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated this was due to relocationof DIstrict facilities by BARTD. It was moved by Member Rustigian, the President and Secretary be authorized Charles K. Hogle, Main Trunk IV, District by the following vote: seconded by Member Boneysteele, that to execute the Quit Claim Deed to Sewering Project 1530. Carried 0 ~.J Ô 0"'" f1 (::-~ \~ n l ~\. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: ,,",,;j Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT AGREEMENTS FROM SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, JOB 1859, AND SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50, PARCEL 23 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated these agreements were previously approved and returned to Southern Pacific Company for com- pletion. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the easement agreements from Southern Pacific Transportation Company, Job 1859, and Southern Pacific Company, Local Improvement District No. 50, Parcel 23, be accepted and their recording ordered. 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 Doris F. Elkinton, Century Homes Development Co. (2), Land West, Joseph M. Spencer and Shell Oil Company be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None Mrs. Ralph Myers, $10.00 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated this was for cleaning a rug as a result of sewer backup and overflow, and the staff recommendation is to pay. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the claim of Mrs. Ralph Myers in the sum of $10.00, as a result of sewer backup and overflow, 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 Mr. W. E. Bradshaw, $1,117.28, resulting from sewer backup and overflow. Mr. Horstkotte stated this was in excess of the $1,000.00 deductible and is to be referred to the District's insurance carrier. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the W. E. Bradshaw claim in the sum of $1,117.28 be referred to the District's insurance carrier. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None ASSESSMENTS IN LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 52, SCHEDULE 7, AREA Mr. Lehman and Mr. Jones, property owners in Local Improvement District No. 52, Schedule 7, Diablo Country Club area, discussed with the Board Members the amount of the final assessments to be levied in their area. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 51 Member Mitchell stated that he presumed there would be a preliminary hearing prior to going ahead with Local Improvement District No. 51. 03 70 05 -------------"----- L " 60 .... Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated there would be. FUTURE DISTRICT FINANCING Member Mitchell suggested a discussion of future financing. Mr. Horstkotte suggested the discussion be held on March 26,1970, at the time bids are received for Local Improvement District No. 52 bonds. He stated information would be available for the meeting. VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES PERSONNEL Member Allan stated the Personnel Committee had received the staff recom- mendation for salaries. Member Allan stated that the Personnel Committee had received a staff recommendation that Glen Descans, Jr. be appointed to the position of Survey Man, which the Personnel Committee also recommends. RESOLUTION NO. 2033, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING GLEN DESCANS, JR., SURVEY MAN It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolu- tion No. 2033 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER REQUEST OF COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR EASEMENT TO SERVE BLANKENBERG PROPERTY Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, read a letter from the County Health Department in which they requested the District obtain an easement to serve the Blankenberg property located at l8 Charles Hill Road, Orinda. The Health Department has abated the property and is connecting the sewer at no cost to the District. After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the District acquire an easement to serve the Blankenberg property located at 18 Charles Hill Road, Orinda, as requested by the County Health Department. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None ATTENDANCE AT AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION WESTERN REGIONAL CON- FERENCE AND EQUIPMENT SHOW Mr. Horstkotte requested $120.00 each, plus transportation and registra- tion, for himself and Mr. Dalton to attend the American Public Works Associa- tion Western Regional Conference and Equipment Show in Fresno April 26 - 29, 1970. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that $120.00, plus transportation and registration, be authorized for Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Dalton to attend the American Public Works Association Western Regional Conference and Equipment Show April 26 - 29, 1970, at Fresno. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None 0'(\1 V O»à>' , ~) '-:"';0 I, . -.j'-, 'f .. .. MEETINGS IN WASHINGTON, D. C. 6:1 Mr. Horstkotte stated that he and Mr. Bohn did not go to Washington, D.C. as planned. He stated that he alone will now go, and requested $300.00 plus trans- portation, to go to Washington, D.C. for meetings relative to the waste water reclamation study presently being made by Bechtel Corporation. It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that $300.00, plus transportation, be authorized for Mr. Horstkotte to attend meetings in Washington, D.C. relative to the waste water reclamation study now being made by Bechtel Corporation. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 WORK Mr. Horstkotte reported that Local Improvement District No. 50 pipe work is now 99% complete. Mr. Horstkotte reported that it looks like there will be a five-month delay in delivery of pumps for Local Improvement District No. 50 pump stations, which could extend the completion time to May, 1971. PILOT PROGRAM Mr. Horstkotte stated the pilot program for the waste water reclamation study has been set up at the Treatment Plant. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT RADIO TOWER LOCATION RENTAL Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, presented an invoice in the sum of $600.00 for 1969 rental of two-way radio tower location from Central Answering Service. After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the invoice from Central Answering Service for 1969 rental of two-way radio tower location be paid. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE LAW Mr. Bohn stated that the financial disclosure law is presently being amended. Continued to April 2,1970, for further report. REGIONAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION Mr. Bohn discussed with the Board Members the Regional Government legislation being proposed by Assemblyman Knox. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 9:55 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to March 19, 1970. /¡~- ~~ ,- / President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: , I)) , ~-....~-.-...-,:.. ~'~...ì.:-/"'é::':' --<- Secretary of the District Board of the Centra~JContra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 03 05 70