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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 01-12-72 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JANUARY 12, 1972 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 January 12, 1972, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Allan. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Minutes of the meeting of January 6, 1972, be approved after making the fol- lowing changes: Under "II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES", the paragraph changing the Minutes of December 14, 1971, pertaining to "VII. NEW BUSINESS, SOUTH BROADWAY SEWER RELOCATION", in the Minutes of December 2, 1971, shall read as follows: . "Member Mitchell questioned the possibility of recovery of relocation costs, because of relocation under Redevelopment Agency action of the city. Mr. Bohn indicated he would investigate and report on the matter. Staff explained that the South Broadway Sewer Relocation was not requested by the City of Walnut Creek but was required because the Southern Pacific Company terminated the District's right of way license." And under "VI. OLD BUSINESS, GARBAGE SERVICE FOR LAFAYETTE, ORINDA AND MORAGA", the words "newly elected President" shall be deleted from the second paragraph. And under "VIII. REPORTS, GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER", the word "legis lature" in the second paragraph shall be deleted and replaced by the word "legislation". Motion changing Minutes of the meeting of January 6, 1972, carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. 01 12 72 8 VI. OLD BUSINESS REPORT BY BROWN AND CALDWELL ON RECLAMATION PLANT AND ADVANCED TREATMENT TEST FACILITY Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that he had invited Dr. David Caldwell and his associates from Brown and Caldwell to report to the Board Members on several aspects of the treatment plant expansion program not covered in the previous report. Mr. Horstkotte introduced Dr. Caldwell. Dr. Caldwell introduced his associates, who were Mr. William Henry, Mr. Michael Flanagan, Dr. Daniel Parker, Mr. Ron Sieger and Mr. David Eisenhauer. Dr. Caldwell then asked Mr. Henry to report on the proposed sludge handling process. Utilizing chart diagrams, Mr. Henry explained in detail the plant design including type of equipment, number of furnaces and flow process for the in- cineration of sludge. Throughout Mr. Henry's presentation, questions were posed by staff and Board Members and discussion was held on various aspects of the report. . Mr. Flanagan then reported on the instrumentation and controls to operate the new treatment plant. Utilizing chart diagrams, Mr. Flanagan explained the scope and type controls envisaged and the role the computer center would play in devising an optimum control strategy. Questions were posed by staff and Board Members and discussion was held, particularly on the alternative of buying or leasing the computer. Dr. Parker, utilizing slides and handouts, reported in detail on the operation of the District's advance treatment test facility. Dr. Parker stated the facility was constructed by District personnel and was of such size that tests were conducted on a full scale. He further statedfuat an effort was being made to secure federal funding of the project. Questions were posed by staff and Board Members and discussion was held, particularly on the advantages of using lime in the treatment process. President Allan thanked Dr. Caldwell and his associates for an excellent presentation and asked for a five minute recess, after which the Board recon- vened. VII. NEW BUSINESS AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer and staff assurance in response to questions posed by individual Board Members, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the President and Secretary execute an agreement with Whitecliff Homes authorizing the District staff to do the engineering design for Job 2100 in Watershed 29 South. The watershed trunk installation of approximately $266,000.00, will be pro- vided under rebate provisions of the District Code at the subdividers expense. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None RESOLUTION NO. 72-4, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ONE YEAR EXTENSION TO CONTRACT FOR SLUDGE REMOVAL It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution 72-4 authorizing a one year extension to a contract with Mr. Obert Einevoll for an exclusive franchise for removal of sludge be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None n ~~ ViL. 12 72 ':J MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL PROCESS Member Gibbs reported that Union Carbide had developed a non-polluting municipal solid waste disposal process that utilizes oxygen to convert organic wastes into fuel gas. Discussion followed. VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES Member Boneysteele reported in detail on the results of the first meeting of the Advisory Committee on solid waste recycling held January 11, 1972. A general discussion by Board Members followed with emphasis on the role and function the committee was to perform. It was agreed that in addition to Member Boneysteele, an additional Board Member, in rotation, would be present at each future meeting and that President Allan would attend the January 25, 1972, meeting. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte and discussion with Board Members, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Bohn be authorized air transportation and expenses to Washington, D.C. on January 23, 1972 and return to Palm Springs, California, in time for the California Sanitary and Sanitation Districts Association meeting on January 27, 1972. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT Mr. Bohn explained that the District was in receipt of correspondence from Navajo Refining Company indicating a conflict on easement over Salton Rivera's high pressure jet fuel pipeline and the District's plans for con- struction of a holding basin and dyke. After discussion by staff and Board Members, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Mr. Bohn be authorized to file a suit for Declaritory Judgment in the matter and subsequently initiate negotiations for an agreeable solution. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None IX. ADJOURNMENT At 10:44 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned to January 20, 1972 by President Allan. I ( ~/ dY? ¿'f , '-- I, J /v /it.- President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ----- - J' t: /cJ. (~. 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