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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 05-07-70 ..~~, ~ t 81 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD MAY 7, 1970 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 May 7, 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 and Gibbs ABSENT: Member: Allan II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meetings of April 9 and 16, 1970, were approved as presented. 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 specifi- cally made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 795 to 804, inclusive, Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 11042 to 11189, inclusive, Payroll Vouchers Numbers 4239 to 4335, inclusive, and LID 50 Construction Fund Vouchers Numbers 70 to 73, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell and Gibbs None Allan IV. HEARINGS LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 52, SCHEDULE 7, WORK President Gibbs stated this was an informal Hearing to hear protests relative to the work. President Gibbs asked for written protests. The following letters were presented: Robert W. Hall called attention to dirt to be removed, condition of the road and damage to be restored. John C. Roberts. Letter commending Mr. Peter Jensen, contractor for Local Improvement District No. 52, Schedule 7, for the manner in which the work was done. There being no further written protests, President Gibbs asked for oral protests. Mr. George Sauer questioned whether he had direct service to his property. Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 52, Schedule 7, stated the above protests would be investigated and reported at the May 14, 1970, meeting. There being no further protests, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Hearing relative to the work in Local Improvement District No. 52, Schedule 7, be closed. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Mitchell and Gibbs None Allan 05 07 70 , ':./J,,: 8~ Certificate of Completion dated May 7, 1970, signed by Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 52, Schedule 7, was presented: RESOLUTION NO. 2046, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND COMPLETION, LOCAL IMPROVE- MENT DISTRICT NO. 52, SCHEDULE 7 It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 2046 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell and Gibbs None Allan PROPOSED SEWERING AREAS NOS. 29,65 AND 88 President Gibbs stated this was a new type of Hearing conducted by the District Board to determine the present attitude of the property owners in the proposed sewering areas. Member Allan arrived at 8:17 o'clock P.M. PROPOSED SEWERING AREA 29,45 PROPERTIES BETWEEN ALAMO AND DANVILLE Letters from A. Benedict de Bellis opposing sewering and from Lloyd R. Plath favoring sewering were presented. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, indicated on a map the boundaries of Proposed Sewering Area 29 and explained the assessment procedure. He explained that the District had a legal limit of 7% for the sale of bonds to cover the unpaid assessments and at the present time bonds could not be marketed at 7% or less according to latest municipal bond interest rate index published in the Wall Street Journal. Mr. Green, of the County Health Department, stated that temporary permits for septic tanks had been issued to property owners in the area, subject to their connecting to sewers when available. He said petitions have been signed requesting sewer service. President Gibbs requested a show of hands to the following questions after the discussion: Opposed to sewers Favor sewers Looking for information 7 3 3 Mr. Horstkotte stated that there were 45 properties in the area. The District Board directed the staff to contact all property owners in the area to determine those who favor sewers and those opposed and report at the May 14,1970, meeting. PROPOSED SEWERING AREA 88, 12 PROPERTIES, LAS TRAMPAS ROAD, ALAMO There were no letters opposing sewering and one letter, from Robert B. Petree, favoring sewering. There was no opposition at the meeting. Signed petitions represent 81% of the assessed value of the proposed area. The consensus of the Board Members was to proceed when the area can be fitted into the District schedule. PROPOSED SEWERING AREA 65, 6 PROPERTIES, TAPPAN LANE, ORINDA Letters from Phipps L. Rasmussen and Constance B. Dunn, opposing sewering, were presented. There were no letters favoring sewering. Those opposing at the meeting were Mr. Odegaard and Mr. Littlejohn. Board Members determined there was a lack of interest in this area. V. BIDS None. OFb Ot1 70 VI. _~',4-, '"'~ . 83'0 OLD BUSINESS BECHTEL CORPORATION - STUDY PROGRAM Mr. Sawyer, of Bechtel Corporation, presented to each Board Member a 60 page report of the study. Mr. Sawyer reviewed and explained the report section by section, answering questions of the Board Members. On conclusion, Mr. Sawyer read a list of observations and recommendations which the Board Members requested be put in letter form to them. INVOICES FROM BECHTEL CORPORATION, $19,205.25, PARTIAL PAYMENT FOR SOLID WASTE STUDY It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the invoices of Bechtel Corporation in the sum of $19,205.25, Sewer Construction Voucher No. 786, for partial payment of solid waste study, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None INVOICE FROM BECHTEL CORPORATION IN THE SUM OF $2,082.61, PARTIAL PAYMENT OF DISTRICT'S 50% SHARE OF WATER RENOVATION STUDY WITH CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the Bechtel Corporation invoice in the sum of $2,082.61 be paid. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None VII. NEW BUSINESS EXPENSES FOR DAVID NILES, SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, FOR TRIP TO LAS VEGAS FOR CHLORINE DEMONSTRATION STUDY, $80.00 After explanation, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that $80.00, plus transportation, be authorized for a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, for chlorine demonstration study. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None PURCHASE OF STATE EXCESS LAND PARCEL 7930-DD, $25.00, PARALLEL TO LINE K. ORINDA After explanation, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that $25.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for payment for State land excess parcel 7930-DD, Orinda. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 53, BROWN AVENUE SEWERS, INCURRED CHARGES $12,734.35 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the Board had abandoned the Local Improvement District No. 53, Brown Avenue project. The property owners are going ahead on one section on a cash basis. After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the costs involved in Local Improvement District No. 53 be charged off to District Sewers account. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Gibbs Mitchell None DEDUCTIBLE PAYMENT TO FIREMAN'S FUND FOR SETTLEMENT OF W. E. BRADSHAW CLAIM, $1,115.00 After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that, as provided in the District's insurance policy, the $1,000.00 deductible amount 05 70 07 ':,'. .' f1t', be paid to Fireman's Fund for settlement of the W. E. Bradshaw claim. by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Carried Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, R. J. LEWIS, $59.60 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated it was the staff recommendation to pay the claim of R. J. Lewis. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the claim of R. J. Lewis in the amount of $59.60 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 REQUEST FROM XEBEC RESOURCES FOR CONDEMNATION OF EASEMENT ON RODNEY STICH PROPERTY, OLD TUNNEL ROAD, LAFAYETTE After discussion, the matter was referred to Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, for a report at the May 14, 1970, meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 2047, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ERNEST W. D'ATRI, ASSISTANT OPERATOR After explanation, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 2047 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None RIDGEWOOD SEWER ASSOCIATION REBATE LINE Letter from Mr. King Parker, Jr. dated May 6, 1970, protesting recover- able amount on rebate line, was presented. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated he would have a complete breakdown of the Ridgewood Sewer Association rebate line showing recoverable amount and payments at the May 14,1970, meeting. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50, SCHEDULE B Certificate of Completion of Local Improvement District No. 50, Schedule B, work filed by Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 50. RESOLUTION NO. 2048, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND COMPLETION, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50, SCHEDULE B It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 2048 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None CLAIM OF JACK L. AND DORIS MAY ORR, $40,000.00 After explanation, the claim of Jack L. & Doris May Orr was referred to the District's insurance carrier. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR DELEGATES TO CALIFORNIA SANITARY AND SANITATION DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETINGS It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that Member Boneysteele be designated as delegate to the California Sanitary and Sanita- tion Districts Association and Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, alternate delegate. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None 0 5 0 7 7 0 . ,',; , SHRUBS AT ORINDA CROSSROADS PUMPING STATION Q~ lhJ President Gibbs suggested to the District staff that a portion of the fence be relocated and that shrubs be planted at the Orinda Crossroads Pumping Station along the street frontage. CALIFORNIA SANITARY AND SANITATION DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING After determining what Directors were going to attend the California Sanitary and Sanitation Districts Association meeting in San Diego in July, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, be authorized to make reserva- tions and send the deposit required. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None VIII. REPORTS cm1MITTEES None. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 FEDERAL GRANT Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that $658,800.00 90% of the Federal grant for Local Improvement District No. 50, Martinez sewers, is expected in about 60 days. FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE BECHTEL CORPORATION WATER RENOVATION STUDY Mr. Horstkotte reported that Federal funds for the Bechtel Corporation water renovation study had been approved. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 11:35 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to May 14, 1970. /, ,"d, # ~--?~, :?;? ¿. ~~~r "0- President of the Dištrict Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ,/-- ) )~ ( .-,d ~¿; r .-é'r- 4r' ~/;. ~ ... Se~~~ary of the District Board of the Centra~ontra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 05 07 70