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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 09-03-70 -,~3'1 .. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD SEPTEtffiER 3, 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 September 3, 1970, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Gibbs ABSENT: Member: Mitchell II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of August 20, 1970, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the expenditures, as reviewed by the Expenditure Committee and as submitted by the Administrative Engineer in the absence of the General Manager-Chief Engineer, be approved, reference being specifically made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 836 to 843, inclusive, Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 11608 to 11727, inclusive, Payroll Vouchers Numbers 4649 to 4756, inclusive, and LID 50 Construction Fund Vouchers Numbers 89 to 94, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Gibbs None Mi tchell IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS None. VII. NEW BUSINESS EXECUTION OF BLUE CROSS MASTER AGREEMENT AND ENDORSEMENT It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Pre- sident and Secretary Pro Tem be authorized to execute the Blue Cross Master Agreement and Endorsement, the terms of which were approved at the August 6, 1970, Board Meeting and were effective September 1, 1970. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Gibbs None Mitchell 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: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Gibbs None Mi tchell 09 03 70 J!' ~. . "'l'- "'¡: ,');-) RESOLUTION NO. 2089, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT, FISCAL CLERK AND RECEPTION-CLERK After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 2089 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Gibbs None Mi tchell RESOLUTION NO. 2090, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE THE "WATER SERVICE FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT" WITH THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 2090 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Gibbs None Mitchell AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF "PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ENLARGEMENTS OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT" WITH BROWN AND CALDWELL . Continued to September 10, 1970. RESOLUTION NO. 2091, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALARY INCREASES FOR PLANT OPERATORS JASPER GREEN AND ROBERT E. SPERL TO CORRECT INEQUITY, RETROACTIVE TO JULY 1,1970 After an explanation, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 2091 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Gibbs None Mitchell Member Allan proposed that he prepare a statement requesting that manage- ment make decisions regarding inequities in salaries of this kind. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the easement from Lloyd A. Wise, District Sewering Project 365, Parcell, be accepted and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Gibbs None Mitchell CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, WINIFRED RANDALL ($75.81) Upon the recommendation of Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the claim of Winifred Randall for tire and wheel damage be denied. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Gibbs None Mitchell RESOLUTION NO. 2092, A RESOLUTION CORRECTING ASSESSMENTS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 52 After an explanation, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 2092 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Gibbs None Mi tchell RESOLUTION NO. 2093, A RESOLUTION APPROVING OFFICIAL NOTICE AND STATEMENT ON SALE OF BONDS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 52, $374,259.42 - SECOND SALE It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolu- tion No. 2093 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: 09 03 7" J ~~_3G AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Gibbs None Mitchell RESOLUTION NO. 2094, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ROY E. MCDOWELL, ASSISTANT OPERATOR It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 2094 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Gibbs None Mi tchell CLAIM OF R. A. BILBREY FOR DAMAGE TO PLANTS AND TREES ($950.00) Upon the recommendation of Mr. Dalton, Administrative Engineer, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the claim of R. A. Bilbrey for damage to plants and trees as a result of chemical and water backup into his yard be paid in the amount of $950.00 after receipt of signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: 'Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Gibbs Members: None, Member: Mitchell CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, MARTINEZ MARINE CENTER After an explanation and recommendation from Mr. Dalton, Administrative Engineer, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the claim of Martinez Marine Center for 1969 damage in the amount of $54.50 be denied and the claim for 1970 damage in the amount of $33.00 be paid after receipt of signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Gibbs None Mitchell QUITCLAIM DEED TO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT, D.S.P. 1376 Mr. Dalton, Administrative Engineer, explained the District was Quitclaiming any interest it has in certain existing easements where sewer lines have been abandoned. New easements are being obtained for the relocated sewers. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the President and Secretary Pro Tem be authorized to execute the Quitclaim Deed to San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Gibbs None Mitchell ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM USE CHARGE Mr. Dalton, Administrative Engineer, stated that Ordinance 71 was adopted but there was no provision made for a minimum use charge in the Ordinance. After discussion, the matter was continued to September 17, 1970. Member Rustigian requested that copies of Ordinance 71 be sent to the Board Members. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR BOARD MEETINGS AGENDA Member Allan suggested that Board Meeting agenda be more detailed and be accompanied by pertinent, informative material including staff recommendations. He stated some agencies divide their agenda into "consent" items and "hearing" items and that "consent" items could be changed to "hearing" items if it was determined they required more attention. Discussion followed, and Member Boneysteele stated any expenditure of funds should be on the agenda. 09 03 70 "" " "', 3' "",/ -Ii., i Mr. Dalton asked that no action be taken until Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, is present. POLLUTION PROBLEMS President Gibbs stated he was impressed by the report of the meeting in Martinez on July 16, 1970, held for the purpose of conducting a public hearing regarding pollution problems in the Carquinez Straits. Board Members discussed pollution problems with the staff. VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES None. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER MARTINEZ PUMPING STATIONS STATUS Mr. Dalton, Administrative Engineer, in the absence' of Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that delivery of the package pumping stations for Martinez, Local Improvement District No. 50, has been delayed. After discussion, Board Members directed that the staff meet with the contractor for the work and LID Counsel. EXPENSE FOR ATTENDANCE AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FEDERATION Mr. Dalton, Administrative Engineer, reported he would be in New York in October, and requested authorization for transportation from New York to Boston and return for his attendance at the Annual Conference of the Water Pollution Control Federation plus expenses for six days at $30.00 per day and registration. The Conference is October 4, through 9,1970. It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that transportation from New York to Boston and return and registration expense plus $30.00 per day for six days from October 4, through 9,1970, be authorized for Mr. Dalton's attendance at the Annual Conference of Water Pollution Control Federation. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Gibbs None Mi tchell COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT ACTION RE ILLEGAL CONNECTION Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported that he is planning to file suit in the matter of illegal connection of the Leal property to a rebate line. He stated he has been trying for two years to resolve the matter, with no results. STICH EASEMENT, LAFAYETTE Board Members discussed with Mr. Bohn the status of the Stich easement in Lafayette. 09 03 70 -, "",,,«;} ';-;J, 0 , " IX. ADJOURNMENT At 9:38 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to September 10, 1970. /~~-?-.e:~~ President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: i 1,/' I, ¡' ", , ",,' I I Secretary¡Pro Tem 6f thè Uistr'ct Board of the Centr~l Contra Costa Sanit~ry District of Contra Costa County, State of California 09 03 70