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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD JULY 23,1970
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 July 23, 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 July 9, 1970, be approved subject to the following
correction:
Under "VI. OLD BUSINESS, BECHTEL CORPORATION REPORT", the third paragraph
shall read as follows:
"Member Mitchell asked if anything has been learned from the studies to
date."
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
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
1970- 71 BUDGET
Board Members discussed with Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
the various sources of District revenue.
Member Boneysteele suggested that the staff make a survey of other possible
sources of revenue.
Equipment requests were discussed, and Member Mitchell asked for an ex-
planation of the request of the Maintenance Department for television equipment.
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that he felt the
purchase of this type of equipment was justified for the reasons that (1) it
will enable the Maintenance Department to precisely locate problems, (2) the
cost has been reduced to a point where it is no greater than the cost of a
simple rodding machine, and (3) it will result in additional efficiency in the
Maintenance Department. He described the equipment.
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..; ..-., .: 20 The request for replacement of Motor Vehicles was discussed.
Board Members and Mr. Horstkotte reviewed other individual items of expense
such as supplies, chlorine costs, general maintenance, services, etc.
Mr. Horstkotte commended Dorothea Cady, Administrative Accountant, for
having done an outstanding job on relating the old accounts to the new Uni-
form Accounting System.
Members Allan and Rustigian, the Personnel Committee, presented their
opinions re District salaries.
Member Allan referred to charts prepared by the staff and also referred
to the request of the Employees' Association for salary increases and benefits.
Member Allan suggested that, after 15 years of service, employees be given
20 days vacation, after 20 years of service, 25 days vacation, and that the
maximum vacation time accumulation be 40 days after 15 years of service.
RESOLUTION NO. 2070, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR ADDITIONAL
VACATION BASED UPON LONGEVITY OF EMPLOYMENT
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Reso-
lution No. 2070 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, recommended that Dorothea
Cady, appointed Recording Secretary on July 2, 1970, be granted an increase in
salary from Range 55 to Range 57 in Grade VII in recognition of her additional
duties.
RESOLUTION NO. 2071, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF DOROTHEA
CADY, ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTANT AND RECORDING SECRETARY, IN RECOGNITION
OF HER ADDITIONAL DUTIES
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
Resolution No. 2071 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 2072, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING SALARY SCHEDULE AND ESTABLISHING
SALARIES FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES IN GRADES II THROUGH VIII
After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member
Mitchell, that Resolution No. 2072 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
The staff was directed to get cost figures from the State Personnel Board
for a personnel study by the Cooperative Personnel Services.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the
easement from Longs Drug Stores, Inc., Job 1888, Parcel 3, be accepted and
its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT/CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT AND BECHTEL CORPORATION FOR EXPERIMENTAL/DEMONSTRATION WATER
RENOVATION PROJECT
After an explanation from Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, it was moved
by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the President and
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Secretary Pro Tern be authorized to execute the Agreement between Central Contra
Costa Sanitary District/Contra Costa County Water District and Bechtel Corpora-
tion for Experimental/Demonstration Water Renovation Project. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
INVOICE OF JOHN A. BOHN, $75.00
Continued to August 6,1970.
RESOLUTION NO. 2051, A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 1877, A RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NO. 50
After an explanation, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that Resolution No. 2051, previously adopted on May 21, 1970, be
re-adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
SECONDARY TREATMENT
Board Members and Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, dis-
cussed the probability of getting into secondary treatment and the require-
ments of the Water Quality Control Board.
GARDEN TRIMMINGS PICKUP
Member Mitchell, suggested the staff research the rights of individuals
hauling garden trimmings to the dump.
Member Boneysteele read a postcard he had received from Valley Disposal
Company regarding the pickup of garden trimmings.
Members Mitchell and Boneysteele suggested there be a press release to
clarify the matter.
COMMENDATION
President Gibbs read a letter from Harrison W. Sigworth of Orinda, dated
June 22,1970, commending the District for the help given him by Sewer Inspector
Mel Russell and the Maintenance Department in the repair of his side sewer.
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL STUDIES
President Gibbs discussed with Board Members correspondence he had received
from Robert H. Mendelsohn regarding ABAG study covering all types of solid waste.
VIII.
REPORTS
COMMITTEES
PERSONNEL
The Personnel Committee's report was presented in the 1970-71 Budget study.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested a total of $160.00
for registration fees ($50.00 each) and other expense ($30.00 each) for two staff
members to attend the Fifth International Conference and Exhibition on water pol-
lution research to be held in San Francisco July 26 - 31, 1970.
Board Members indicated their interest in attending the conference.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $160.00
be authorized for two staff members to attend the Fifth International Conference
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and Exhibition on Water Pollution Research in San Francisco July 26 - 31, 1970.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
MARTINEZ PUMPING STATIONS INSPECTION
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested air transportation
and $30.00 per day expenses for a trip to Leavenworth, Kansas, to conduct per-
formance tests on the pumps for the Martinez pumping stations.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that air trans-
portation plus $30.00 per day expenses be authorized for Mr. Horstkotte's trip
to Leavenworth, Kansas, to conduct performance tests on the pumps for the Martinez
pumping stations. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
SETTLEMENT OF WOOTEN EASEMENT CONDEMNATION, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NO. 52, SCHEDULE 7, PARCEL 7
Mr. Bohn Counsel for the District, recommended settlement of the Wooten
easement condemnation for Parcel 7 of Local Improvement District No. 52,
Schedule 7, for $1,500.00.
After discussion. it was moved by Member Rustigian. seconded by Member Allan,
that the Wooten easement. Local Improvement District No. 52. Schedule 7, Parcel 7,
be settled for $1.500.00. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele. Rustigian. Mitchell. Allan and Gibbs
None
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 11:12 o'clock P.M.. President Gibbs adjourned the meeting to an Executive
Session for the discussion of personnel matters.
At 11:43 o'clock P.M.. President Gibbs reconvened the meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 2073. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR THE GENERAL
MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER. ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER AND COUNSEL FOR THE
DISTRICT
It was moved by Member Boneysteele. seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution
No. 2073 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:45 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to
August 6,1970.
COUNTERSIGNED:
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President of th District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
of Contra Costa County, State of California
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Secretary Pro Tem 0 the ~istrict Board of
the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
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of Contra Costa County, State of California
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