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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 06-18-70 .... .':. t" , "'- ..., tfw MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JUNE 18, 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 June 18, 1970, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. In the absence of President Gibbs, the meeting was called to order by Member Mitchell. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Mitchell and Allan ABSENT: Members: Gibbs and Rustigian Member Mitchell was unanimously elected President Pro Tem. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Minutes of the meeting of June 4, 1970, be approved subject to the fol- lowing changes: Under "VI. OLD BUSINESS, RIDGEWOOD SEWER ASSOCIATION REBATE LINE", the second paragraph shall read: "Member Mitchell stated he turned over his copy to Mr. Warburton, one of the installer group, who turned it over to Mr. King Parker, another of the installer group." Under "VI. OLD BUSINESS, RODNEY STICH EASEMENT CONDEMNATION", the paragraph shall read: "Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported on the present status of the easement required to serve the Xebec and other property." Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR", the following shall be added: "EXPENSES FOR ATTENDANCE AT NATIONAL SOLID WASTES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL REFUSE EQUIPMENT SHOW & CONGRESS "It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that expenses for Member Mitchell to attend the National Solid Wastes Management Association International Refuse Equipment Show & Congress in San Francisco be authorized. Carried by the following vote: "AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None" And under "VIII. read as follows: REPORTS, COMMITTEES, PERSONNEL", the Motion shall "After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the staff present a schedule for a public relations program at the June 18, 1970, meeting. Carried by the following vote:" Motion changing Minutes carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Allan and Mitchell None Gibbs and Rustigian III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. 06 18 70 IV. HEARINGS ,-\.103 None. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS BECHTEL CORPORATION REPORT Continued to July 9, 1970. Member Rustigian arrived at 8:04 o'clock P.M. RIDGEWOOD SEWER ASSOCIATION REBATE LINE President Pro Tem Mitchell suggested that the staff notify the installers of the Ridgewood Sewer Association rebate line of the District policy in this matter. SCHEDULE FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that he had contacted several public relations firms and had outlined to them what he felt the Board Members wanted. He expects to receive about five proposals. Board Members discussed with the staff the necessity and extent of the program. President Pro Tem Mitchell requested that the staff ask the public relations firms to present written proposals and cost figures at the July 2, 1970, meeting; interviews to be arranged after a study of the proposals has been made. Continued to July 2, 1970. VII. NEW BUSINESS EXTENSION OF TIME TO JULY 16,1970, FOR PAYMENT OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 52 ASSESSMENTS After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the period to receive Assessment payments for Local Improvement District No. 52 be ex- tended to July 16, 1970. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None Gibbs PAYMENT OF $1,000.00 DEDUCTIBLE TO FIREMAN'S FUND FOR SETTLEMENT OF HANSEN BANG CLAIM ($1,650.00) After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that, as provided in the District's insurance policy, the $1,000.00 deductible amount be paid to Fireman's Fund for settlement of the Hansen Bang claim. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None Gibbs RESOLUTION NO. 2057, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF PARCELS 4, TRACTS I AND II, 5 TRACTS I AND II AND 6 FOR THE SUM OF $1,450.00 INCLUSIVE OF INTEREST, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated it was the staff recommendation to settle. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolu- tion No. 2057 be adopted, and that payment of $1,450.00 to the Martinez Gun 06 18 70 'd, .11," (' ..J. ..."- ~,r.. Club be made and charged to Local Improvement District No. 50 Construction Fund. Carried by the following vote: .. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None Gibbs RESOLUTION NO. 2058, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JOHN KEITH PACKWOOD, PERMA- NENT-INTERMITTENT LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Mr. Horstkotte explained this appointment was a replacement. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Re- solution No. 2058 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 1969- 70 AUDIT Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None Gibbs Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that Mr. J. S. Plourde, C.P.A., would make the Report of Audit for 1969-70 for $1,000.00, the same as for the 1968-69 Report. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Mr. J. S. Plourde, C.P.A., be retained to make the 1969-70 Audit Report for $1,000.00. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None Gibbs ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that easements from Arthur E. McEuen, Parcel 6, Local Improvement District No. 51, Doug Lackey, Job 1873, Parcel 2, Donald P. Johnson, Job 1873, Parcel 3, and Martin H. Fisher, Jr., Job 1901, Parcell, be accepted and their re- cording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None Gibbs RESOLUTION NO. 2059, A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO MAKE CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 52 Mr. Gerald Laster, representing Mr. Ernest Wilson, Attorney for Local Improvement District No. 52, explained and reviewed the Resolution and described the condition of the bond market. After discussion, Board Members agreed that a 5% discount on the bonds be included in the assessment for Local Improvement District No. 52. It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 2059 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None Gibbs RESOLUTION NO. 2060, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER AND EX-OFFICIO HEALTH OFFICER OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT RECOMMEND PROCEEDINGS UNDER APPROPRIATE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE PROCEEDINGS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SANITARY SEWERAGE SYSTEM AND APPURTENANCES, AS NECESSARY AS A HEALTH MEASURE, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reviewed expenses in- curred for Local Improvement District No. 50 to May 31, 1970, and reported 06 18 70 receipt of 90% of the HUD grant, $658,800.00. He stated delivery of the equipment for the pump stations has been delayed. '1Ú5 After an explanation from Mr. Laster, representing Mr. Wilson, Attorney for Local Improvement District No. 50, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 2060 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None Gibbs SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR DIABLO COUNTRY CLUB EASEMENTS, PARCELS 13 R-l AND 54, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 52 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained the negotia- tions and costs in the settlement agreement, and read a letter dated June 17, 1970, from Robert J. Foley to the Diablo Country Club which stated there will be no cash payment exchanged. He recommended approval of the settlement ag reemen t . It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the settlement agreement for Diablo Country Club easements Parcels 13 R-l and 54, Local Improvement District No. 52, be approved, the easements be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None Gibbs INVOICE OF BOHN & CARNIATO, $325.00 After an explanation, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the invoice of Bohn & Carniato for $325.00, representing professional services re Wooten Parcel 7 of Local Improvement District No. 52, Schedule 7, be paid and charged to Local Improvement District No. 52. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None Gibbs REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF PLUMBING BILL, R. L. VERRILLI, $21.75 Continued to July 2,1970. LIVORNA ROAD SEWER PROJECT Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that the County is constructing a new road on a section of Livorna and suggested that the District proceed to prepare plans and specifications for sewers in this section to avoid having to tear up the road in a couple of years. County work starts July 27, 1970. He estimated the sewer cost to be $12,900.00, and stated recovery could be made from rebates charged to connectors. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that plans and specifications for Livorna Road Sewer Project be prepared and the call for bids be authorized and that an accelerated or two-stage rebate charge be set up and residents notified. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None Gibbs QUIT CLAIM DEED TO GALLAGHER & BURK, INC., JOB 1757 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained this represented abandonment of an easement no longer required. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the President Pro Tem and Secretary be authorized to execute the Quit Claim Deed to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., Job 1757. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None Gibbs 0 6 1 8 70 " "', ro-' l-" 'i l.~u MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR DISCUSSION WITH JACK VAN ZANTEN RE PROPOSED SEWERING AREA 29 Mr. Van Zanten stated that he was very much in favor of sewers for Pro- posed Sewering Area 29 and asked what procedure it would be necessary for him to follow to obtain them. President Pro Tem Mitchell and Member Boneysteele stated there was con- siderable property owner opposition to sewering the area and new petitions representing 60% of the properties would have to be presented to the District before proceedings could start. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, estimated that, if sufficient petitions were presented by October of this year, there was a fair chance construction could be completed next year. SOLID WASTE RECYCLING President Pro Tem Mitchell presented a quantity of material pertaining to solid waste processing, and reported on the meeting of the National Solid Wastes Management Association International Refuse Equipment Show & Congress he attended. Mr. Horstkotte reported there was a company in Pomona which is recon- stituting paper products into pulp and is putting out a fine grade of paper. Pomona is using reclaimed water. "President Pro Tem Mitchell reported on a meeting of the Contra Costa Park and Recreation Council on the subject of solid waste recycling and at which he presented information concerning District operations, Bechtel Corporation recommendations, etc. There were about 75 people at the meeting." Member Boneysteele discussed with Board Members the implementation of Bechtel Corporation recommendations. Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported on a meeting they had with Victor Sauer, Public Works Director of Contra Costa County. President Pro Tem Mitchell suggested a joint powers agreement for the operation of waste disposal. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, elaborated on his memorandum to the Board dated June 12, 1970, entitled "Proposal for Survey of New Policies and Trends in the Field of Environmental Control Which Affect the Statutory Authority and Operations of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District". Board Members discussed the various phases of the Proposal, and continued the matter to a later meeting. VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES PERSONNEL Member Allan stated the Personnel Committee would review the request of the Employees' Association for an over-all salary increase. Board Members discussed the request with employees who were present at the meeting. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER DYE STUDY OF OUTFALL DIFFUSERS After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $4,500.00 from Sewer Construction funds be authorized for a dye study by Brown and Cald- well of the Outfall diffusers. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None Gibbs 06 . 4 .LO 't 0 " ,~;,.' r.1'""i ,J. ,I ,- EXPENSE RE TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D. C. Mr. Horstkotte requested expenses for a trip to Washington, D. C. to accept a Class IV Research and Development Grant on behalf of the District. It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that expenses of $50.00 per day, plus transportation, be approved for Mr. Horstkotte's trip to Washington, D. C. June 24, 25 and 26,1970, to accept a Class IV Re- search and Development Grant on behalf of the District. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None Gibbs Mr. Horstkotte requested a Resolution authorizing acceptance. RESOLUTION NO. 2061, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE BY THE GENERAL MANAGER OF GRANT FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION FOR CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WATER RENOVATION PROJECT AND EXECUTION BY HIM OF ANY SUBSEQUENT DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION THEREWITH It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 2061 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell None Gibbs COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT PARTIAL PAYMENT ON WESTERN PIPE CASES SETTLEMENT Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, presented a check in the amount of $12,196.00 from the State of California representing a partial payment on the settlement of the Western Pipe cases. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-124 OF THE DISTRICT CODE Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, introduced and explained the purpose of a proposed Ordinance amending Section 8-124 - Connections involving special conditions - use charges - of the District Code. Continued to July 2, 1970. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 11:25 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Pro Tem Mitchell to July 2, 1970. "A) "; L¡'-1'rug President Pro Tem of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: r .f Secretary Pr Tem of the District B , of the Centr~l Contra Costa Sanitary \ District of Contra Costa County, State of California 06 18 70