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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 03-16-72 4J MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD MARCH 16, 1972 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 March 16, 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 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the Minutes of the meeting of March 8, 1972, be approved after making the following change: Under "VII1. REPORTS, GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER", delete the present paragraph and substitute the following paragraph: "Mr. Horstkotte reported that the Martinez, Fairview and Maltby Pump Stations have been in operation since February 22, 1972, and indicated progress was being made toward one hundred percent completion of the project. The Martinez Sewage Treatment Plant has been shut down with all wastewater from Martinez being pumped to the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Treatment Plant." Motion changing Minutes 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. VI. OLD BUSINESS DISTRICT REVENUE PROGRAM - ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEARING DATE After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the District hold a public hearing on April 13, 1972, to consider the District Revenue Program. Such hearing to be held at location to be determined. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None 03 16 72 44 Board Members and staff then discussed Revenue Program and the rationale involved. the hearing on April 13, 1972, it was agreed to specific questions posed by Board Members tinued to the next meeting. various aspects of the District's To facilitate the conduct of that staff would prepare replies and that the item would be con- LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 - ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEARING DATE After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, that action to establish a hearing date for Local Improvement District No. 50 was premature and after discussion by Board Members and staff, it was agreed to continue this item to the next meeting. VII. NEW BUSINESS ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT AT NO COST TO DISTRICT It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that easement from Mrs. T. M. Holcombe, Job 2029, Parcel No.1, be accepted at no cost to the District and its recording ordered. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT II AT RANGE 54 ($1.031-$1,254) Member Boneysteele and Member Mitchell reported that the Personnel Committee had met with staff on March 10, 1972, and reviewed personnel requirements and operating costs of the Engineering Department. Board Members and staff discussed the engineering qualifications for a Civil Engineering Assistant II. After explanation by staff that it was the intention to employ an "Engineer in Training" with two years of ex- perience and comment by Member Boneysteele that it was desirable to upgrade the District staff when appropriate, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that authorization to call for examination and to employ a Civil Engineering Assistant II at Range 54 ($1,031-$1,254) be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None Member Mitchell indicated that the Personnel Committee and perhaps the entire Board of Directors, may wish to meet Mr. Jay McCoy and Mr. Fred Markey, recently employed by the District as Engineering Associates. Mr. Horstkotte reviewed, for the benefit of the Board Members, the professional qùalifica- tions of Mr. McCoy and Mr. Markey and their present assignment. Member Boneysteele requested staff to prepare a personnel chart book, similar to that used for watersheds, for personal use of Board Members. CLAIM OF MR. JOHN REILLY IN THE AMOUNT OF $116.12 In response to inquiries by Members Rustigian, Mitchell and President Allan, Mr. Horstkotte and staff explained the circumstances surrounding Mr. Reilly's claim, after which it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the claim of Mr. John Reilly, in the amount of $116.12, be paid following receipt of signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None 03 16 72 45 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE INDENTURE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FOR EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele. that authori- zation for the President to execute Indenture Agreement with Southern Pacific Transportation Company for an easement at no cost to the District be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None DISCUSSION OF EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 21, 1972 Member Boneysteele reviewed for the benefit of Board Members the background on East Bay Municipal Utility District's proposal to assume responsibility for solid waste management in parts of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties ani then expressed his views on the proposal. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported actionæken by the staff in preparation for the public hearing to be held on March 21, 1972, in Kaiser Center Auditorium, Oakland, California. Board Members and staff discussed and citizens of Contra Costa County in District were to assume responsibility relationship this may have on capacity Costa County. the possible impact upon the District the event East Bay Municipal Utility for solid waste management and what of landfill disposal sites in Contra Member Mitchell suggested that the District explore the possibility of a Joint Powers Agreement with East Bay Municipal Utility District on this matter. After further discussion, Board Members reviewed the staff position paper on East Bay Municipal Utility District's proposal. Board Members and staff then discussed various aspects of East Bay Municipal Utility District's proposal and what action the District may wish to adopt. It was the consensus of the Board Members that a District representative should appear at the public hearing on March 21, 1972, and express the District's opposition to the East Bay Municipal Utility District's proposal as it pertains to Contra Costa County. Board Members and staff then discussed the content of the District's draft presentation after which it was agreed that Mr. Horstkotte, Secretary Davis and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, would prepare a revised draft for subsequent perusal by Board Members. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that President Allan appoint Member Boneysteele to make the presentation at the public hearing on March 21, 1972, as representative of the District. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR In response to an inquiry by Member Rustigian, Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that a luncheon was planned for Dr. Robert Dean of the E.P.A. on March 17, 1972, which would include representation from the State and Envirotech Corporation. Mr. Horstkotte requested Board Members to attend the luncheon. In response to an inquiry from Member Mitchell, Member Boneysteele reported on the position taken by the California Association of Sanitation Agencies on certain legislation being proposed in Sacramento. After inquiry by Member Mitchell, Mr. Horstkotte stated the Board Members would continue to receive progress reports by the District consultant, Brown and Caldwell. 03 16 72 46 03 VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES Member Boneysteele reported on the Advisory Committee's meeting of March 14, 1972. As a result of Committee meetings, Member Boneysteele inquired if the District's plans for the water reclamation plant were flexible enough to consider possible future incorporation of solid waste, in particular, use of pyrolysis for plant energy requirements, and the use of sludge for composting. Mr. Horstkotte indicated staff and Brown and Caldwell recognize the points raised by Member Boneysteele and that the matter is being explored. Member Rustigian reported that he had attended the Advisory Committee's meeting on March 14, 1972, and that he thought the Committee was making progress in its goals. Member Gibbs stated he would attend the next meeting on April 5, 1972. Member Gibbs reported on the meeting of March 13, 1972, between the District's Negotiating Committee on Water Reclamation and the Committee from Contra Costa County Water District. After discussion on various aspects of Member Gibbs' report and agreement on future meeting dates, President Allan appointed Member Gibbs Chairman of the District Negotiating Committee. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER Mr. Horstkotte reported on meetings scheduled for March 27, 1972, and April 21-22, 1972, which he would be attending. Mr. Horstkotte stated he would be on vacation for the period March 24 through April 4, however, he would be present for the meeting scheduled for March 27, 1972. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT Mr. Bohn stated he would report to the Board on the status of the Leal and Stitch litigations at the next meeting. President Allan reported that legislative committees of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies were to review the Coastal bill legislation and the legislation on solid waste. President Allan further reported that the next quarterly meeting of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies was scheduled for April 28-29, 1972, at the Ramada Inn, Fresno, California. President Allan indicated that he would be on vacation the last week of March. Member Boneysteele reported on a meeting in San Francisco with Senator Marks concerning continuing education for professional engineers. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 10:50 o'clock P.M., President adjourned the meeting. ,j -dc' I - /~ '- þ'Þ--- '\ President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: --..;;.- "...- ;. t"'- .,\ ", .."\ - I,\~",- " , Secretary of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California 16 72