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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 07-23-70 1:l9 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. 07 23 70 ..; ..-., .: 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 07 70 23 .-:2.-_z .... «<."0 .&. - 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 07 23 70 ."' ry(i' JI<,;.~/" ; 0"" 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: '7.' A,~ /- ~,~dJ~ President of th District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California I . \]1. \ Secretary Pro Tem 0 the ~istrict Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District , of Contra Costa County, State of California 07 23 70