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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 05-25-72 ö:> MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD MAY 25, 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 Calif- ornia, on May 25, 1972, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Allan. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MEETING OF APRIL 21, 1972 After comment by Member Mitchell, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Minutes of the meeting of April 21, 1972, be approved after clerical correction on page 10. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None MEETING OF MAY 18. 1972 After comment by Member Mitchell, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the Minutes of the meeting of May 18, 1972, be approved after clerical correction on page 4. 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 OFFICE BUILDING EXTERIOR PAINTING Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that bids for Office Building Exterior Painting, opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M. this day, were as follows: 1- 2. 3. 4. James Sisco Tassell Painting, Inc. E. W. Hicks S & K Nellis Painting $3,750.00 3,950.00 4,136.00 5,800.00 Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that award of contract for Office 05 25 72 -------------------- -----------______n__- 86 Building Exterior Painting be made to James Sisco on his low bid. ried by the following vote: Car- AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None V1. OLD BUSINESS BROWN AND CALDWELL REPORT Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reviewed forfuard Members progressive actions taken in the development of the treatment plant expansion program and water reclamation facilities. He indicated that, because regulatory requirements had not remained static, k had been necessary to progressively revise District planning and report sub- mittals in order to satisfy subsequent newer requirements. Mr. Horstkotte stated the District had State approval to submit its final plans and speci- fications for the treatment plant expansion program and water reclamation facilities by October 1, 1972, vice May 1, 1972. As previously requested, Mr. Horstkotte noted that Board Members had received a copy of a financial report by Brown and Caldwell indicating current status of engineering ser- vices in connection with design, construction and enlargements of the waste water treatment plant. After introduction by Mr. Horstkotte, Dr. David Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell, introduced his associates in the audience and their area of re- sponsibility for the design of the proposed new treatment plant facilities. Dr. Caldwell, utilizing a wall chart, indicated that basic outward design of the new plant, and its flow processes, were basically unchanged from that previously submitted to the State regulatory agency. He then explained in detail various aspects of the plant design, including methods for sludge handling. In response to query by Member Mitchell, Dr. Caldwell indicated that operations of the Advance Test Treatment Facility had made a number of positive contributions to the design of the new plant, particularly insofar as internal operations of the new plant were concerned. Dr. Caldwell then outlined in detail the manner and scope of operations the ATTF had contributed to the design of the new plant. Interspersed throughout Dr. Caldwell's comments, Board Members posed questions and discussed various aspects of the plant design. Dr. Caldwell stated current plant design does permit a degree of flexi- bility for future handling of sludge but that the District would be com- mitted to: Lime feeding; biological nitrification; and biological deni- trification. Dr. Caldwell explained to Board Members a research project that Brown and Caldwell had under consideration regarding incineration and recalci- fication of lime, and which could have impact on the design for the District's new treatment plant. Dr. Caldwell indicated representatives from the Environ- mental Protection Agency had expressed interest in funding 75 percent of such a project with District participation limited to 25 percent "in kind". funding. After discussion by Board Members, staff and Dr. Caldwell, it was the consensus of the Board that Dr. Caldwell be authorized to prepare an application for federal funding of the research project with sponsorship to be by the Sanitary District. In addition, Dr. Caldwell was to prepare an estimate of approximate cost for the research project for submission to the Board Members at the meeting of June 1, 1972. After introduction by Dr. Caldwell, Mr. Mike Flanagan of Brown and Caldwell, explained various aspects and responded to questions on the pro- posed multiplex control system designed for the new treatment plant facilities. Mr. Flanagan presented Board Members with a copy of report he had prepared on multiplex control system and the matter was discussed in some detail. BECHTEL CORPORATION REPORT Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, noted that Board Members had received a copy of a financial and work progress report from Bechtel Cor- 05 25 72 'ól poration regarding the waste water reclamation project. Board Members, staff and Dr. Clark Weddle of Bechtel Corporation, discussed at length various aspects of the Bechtel report. Dr. Weddle noted that under provisions of the "Agree- ment for Engineering and Construction Management Services", signed on December 7, 1971, by Bechtel Corporation and the Sanitary District, Bechtel Corporation had completed 27 percent of the preliminary engineering and final design work at a monetary cost of approximately 31-32 percent of the estimated total cost for the project. Board Members, staff and Dr. Weddle discussed the Board's previous decision to limit Bechtel Corporation work under the December 7, 1971, contract to 30 percent and its relationship to the District's Environmental Impact State- ment which now requires revision. Mr. Horstkotte explained that the original impact statement was prepared from data now obsolete and then indicated the specific areas where revision was necessary. Mr. Horstkotte explained that State certification of the District's proposed treatment expansion program was contingent upon approval of a revised environmental impact statement. A general discussion followed with Dr. Weddle indicating that weekly cost for Bechtel Cor- poration to continue present operations under terms of its December 1971, contract would amount to approximately $10,000.00. After further discussion and indication that certification of the District's project may be forthcoming by June l5, 1971, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that authoriza- tion be given for Bechtel Corporation to extend its preliminary engineering and final design work to a maximum of 40 percent under terms of the December 7, 1971, contract. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None Member Mitchell asked that Bechtel Corporation representatives monitor closely the progress of the Environmental Impact Statement in order to co- ordinate their activities with the certification process. VII. NEW BUSINESS ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT AT COST OF $125.00 TO DISTRICT, DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1926, PARCEL 2, ORINDA AREA After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that conditions specified for easement from Mr. and Mrs. Stanley L. Kelker, District Sewering Project 1926, Parcel 2, be accepted by the District and that authorization to pay $125.00 from Sewer Construction Fund for said easement be approved, the easement accepted, and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None RESOLUTION NO. 72-27. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR ENGINEERING AID III After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and notation that the Personnel Committee had reviewed the Resolution, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution No. 72-27 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None RESOLUTION NO. 72-28, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING WILLIAM W. GREGORY, ENGINEERING AID III, RANGE 46A After comment by Member Mitchell, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 72-28 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None 05 25 72 88 AUTHORIZATION TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1959, MORAGA WAY, ORINDA After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization for the General Manager-Chief Engineer, to file Notice of Completion for District Sewering Project 1959, Moraga Way, Orinda, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None CORRESPONDENCE FROM MRS. BRIDIE H. WILLIAMS Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated staff had no re- commendation to present to the Board regarding Mrs. Williams' allegations that a contractor, bonded by the District, had damaged Mrs. Williams' prop- erty. Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, discussed at length Mrs. Williams' allegations, the responsibilities of the District and definitive action the Board may wish to adopt. After discussion, Member Gibbs stated he would personally contact Mrs. Williams and report back to the Board. Item to be continued. OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA RESOLUTION 72-25. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY ADJACENT TO TREATMENT PLANT SITE After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution 72-25 be adopted and that $88,800.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction Fund for purchase of 9.747 acres of property adjacent to the District's treatment plant. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None AUTHO~IZATION FOR JONES AND STOKES TO MAKE AMENDMENTS TO THE DISTRICT'S ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Board Members and staff, having previously discussed this matter at length it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization from Sewer Construction Fund for Jones and Stokes to make amend- ments to the District's Environmental Impact Statement be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigianmd Allan None None RESOLUTION NO. 72-26, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR A "RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND DEMON- STRATION GRANT" After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and brief discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution No. 72-26 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Membe rs : Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR In response to a query by Member Boneysteele, regarding the current monthly financial statement, Mr. Dalton, Administrative Engineer, stated the County prohibited District investment of funds from the Running Expense Fund. 05 25 72 89 In response to Member Boneysteele, Secretary Davis stated it was staff intention to have the District's Auditor review the District's petty cash procedures in the course of his regular audit. VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES The Personnel and Finance Committees had nothing to report. Member Mitchell, Chairman of the District's Negotiating Committee for the City of Concord, stated he planned to be on vacation for the period June 23 through July 4, 1972. After brief discussion, it was agreed the Committee would meet prior to June 23, 1972. - Member Boneysteele reported that the next meeting of the Advisory Com- mittee on Solid Waste Recycling was at 7:30 o'clock P.M., on May 30,1972. A brief discussion followed concerning employment of a pyrolysis system to augment energy requirements for the proposed treatment plant expansion program. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER Mr. Horstkotte gave a progress report on Office Building Expansion 1972. Mr. Horstkotte reported that the District's outfall line had received its normal inspection and that the previous dispersion problem had been re- solved. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. SECRETARY Mr. Davis stated that District Offices would be utilized as an official voting station on June 6, 1972. Mr. Davis reported that the League of Women Voters had requested informa- tion which he had provided them regarding solid waste. Mr. Niles, Superintendent of Plant Operations, gave a brief report on a meeting he had attended sponsored by the Save America's Natural Environment group. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 11:02 o'clock P.M., President Allan adjourned the meeting. /1k J! Ø!iM / President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: c¿- K£;O-~~t Secretary of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 05 25 72