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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 07-09-70 . ..II'~t . ~ :) MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JULY 9, 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 Spring- brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on July 9, 1970, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. In the absence of President Gibbs, the meeting was called to order by Member Rustigian. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell and Allan ABSENT: Member: Gibbs Member Rustigian was unanimously elected President Pro Tem. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of July 2, 1970, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS RESOLUTION NO. 2059, A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO MAKE CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 52 President Pro Tem Rustigian opened the Hearing, and asked for any protests. There were no written protests. Mr. O'Neill and Mr. Yocam, Schedule 5, Mrs. Sawdey, Mrs. Koenig and Mr. Sandusky, Schedule 3, and other members of the audience asked for an explanation of the notice they received regarding changes and modifications for Local Improve- ment District No. 52, particularly the reasons for the increase in the amounts of assessments. Members of the Board, Mr. Laster, representing Mr. Wilson, Attorney for Local Improvement District No. 52, and Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer explained the increase in the assessments was due to the increase in the construc- tion cost over the Engineer's Estimate and the 5% discount authorized for the bonds, most of the difference being in the discount. After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the Hearing on Resolution No. 2059, A Resolution of Intention to Make Changes and Modifications, Local Improvement District No. 52, be closed. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Allan, Mitchell and Rustigian None Gibbs RESOLUTION NO. 2068, A RESOLUTION ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 52 It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolu- tion No. 2068 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Allan, Mitchell and Rustigian None Gibbs V. BIDS None. 07 09 70 .: ~~" G VI. OLD BUSINESS BECHTEL CORPORATION REPORT Dr. Porter, of the Bechtel Corporation, presented a status report of the six Phases of the Central Contra Costa Water Renovation Project, which was as follows: Phase Item Billed to Date I Water Renovation Feasibility Study $30,000 IIA Solid Waste Study 33,250 IIB Solid Waste Study 0 III Analytical Program 10,640 IV, V Experimental/Demonstration Program 0 VI Emplementation Study 0 Status Completed (9/15/69) Completed (5/14/70) Deferred pending completion of water renovation studies Second Quarterly Report due 8/1/70 Federal Grant Awarded on 6/25/70 1-3 years from start Dr. Porter explained in some detail the status of the various Phases and stated a Federal Grant was executed by the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and the Contra Costa County Water District and Federal money is available now. Member Mitchell asked if anything has been learned from the studies to date. Dr. Porter suggested that Gene Goldman attend a Board meeting and give a presentation. He said there was lots to be done on the experimentation program. Dr. Porter stated Bechtel Corporation has begun work on the Grant program, and is trying to work out a satisfactory agreement with the District. President Pro Tem Rustigian thanked Dr. Porter for his presentation. VII. NEW BUSINESS AUTHORIZATION FOR DISTRICT EXPENSE, ORINDA CROSSROADS PUMPING STATION "STATE TAKE" AND ACCESS GATES After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that $1,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for District Expense, Orinda Crossroads Pumping Station "State Take" and Access Gates. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Allan, Mitchell and Rustigian None Gibbs LIVORNA ROAD SEWER INSTALLATION Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained the installation in Livorna Road consists of 350 feet of pipe and 2 manholes and can be done by Purchase Order rather than contract. 07 09 70 INVOICE OF GUNN'S INSULATION & WEATHERSTRIPPING CO., $35.00 . ,. -; 11 ~ ,> ,>, ¡ After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the invoice of Gunn's Insulation & Weather- stripping Co. in the amount of $35.00 be paid. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Allan, Mitchell and Rustigian None Gibbs RESOLUTION NO. 2069, A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE SECOND REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM JULY 16, 1970, TO JULY 23, 1970 After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 2069 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Allan, Mitchell and Rustigian None Gibbs APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1875, CROW CANYON ROAD, AND AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that Shell Chemi- cal asked the District to act as engineer for District Sewering Project 1875 to serve their property; all costs to be borne by Shell Chemical. He stated Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, is preparing an agreement. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that plans and specifications for District Sewering Project 1875 be approved and call for bids be authorized; all costs to be borne by Shell Chemical. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Allan, Mitchell and Rustigian None Gibbs CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, MRS. JEAN WELCH, $579.65 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated it is the staff recommendation to pay, and explained the circumstances of the overflow. It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that the claim of Mrs. Jean Welch in the amount of $579.65 for damages as the result of sewer overflow be paid after receipt of signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Allan, Mitchell and Rustigian None Gibbs CONSENT TO DEDICATION OF PUBLIC ROADS FOR JOB 1787 After explanation, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the President Pro Tem and Secretary Pro Tem be authorized to execute the Consent to Dedication of Public Roads for Job 1787. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Allan, Mitchell and Rustigian None Gibbs QUIT CLAIM DEED TO CORPORATION OF THE PRESIDING BISHOP OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, JOB 1873, PARCEL 1 After explanation, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the President Pro Tem and Secretary Pro Tem be authorized to execute the Quit Claim Deed to Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Job 1873, Parcell. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Allan, Mitchell and Rustigian None Gibbs 07 09 70 . e,J' f' '.. /, <' :' j MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR WASTE DISPOSAL PROBLEMS Board Members discussed at length the problems of waste disposal and con- sidered the feasibility of exploring the matter with other governmental agencies. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported there will be a hearing on August 6 before the State Water Resources Board. He read a notice from the State Board which establishes new criteria on solid waste disposal sites. The staff was directed to review the Bechtel Report on solid waste disposal with the appropriate County people and report in August. VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES None. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER PUBLIC INFOID1ATION PROGRAM Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported on the proposals for a public information program which he has received, copies of which were sent to the Board Members. The proposals were from Knapp Bee Advertising, Pettler and Hannaford, Inc., and Ad Fried & Associates. He stated each indicated putting dollar values on the program is difficult. Board Members said $5,000.00 should be allowed in the 1970-71 Budget for the program. VACATION PAY Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised the Board Members that he was going to pay Mark Ivory for 12 days vacation because of dental expenses. POWER FOR BECHTEL TEST TRAILER Mr. Horstkotte reported the cost of extending electricity to the Bechtel test trailer would be about $1,100.00, which should be reimbursed by the Federal Grant, and requested an authorization from Sewer Construction funds. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that $1,100.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for extending electric power to the Bechtel test trailer. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Allan, Mitchell and Rustigian None Gibbs COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 10:25 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Pro Tem Rustigian to July 23, 1970. '44-'- Presiden Pro Tern of the strict Board of the Central Contra C sta Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ", ,,' ~ II ¡, 'J '\ - \", I ( I,' I' .. \ I ' ,. ') , ), , Secretary¡'-Pro -rem' of' the Di~trict Board of the Central Contra Costa Sa~itary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 07 09 70