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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 01-19-84 6 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON JANUARY 19, 1984 The Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a regular session at their regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of Cal ifornia, on January 19, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. President Dalton called the meeting to order and requested the Secretary call roll. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley, Dalton ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES OF JANUARY 5, 1984 1. It was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that the minutes of January 5, 1984, be approved as presented. There being no objections, the motion was unanimously approved. III. EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURE LIST DATED JANUARY 19, 1984 1. Member Boneystee1e, member of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated he had reviewed the expenditures and found them to be satisfactory. It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Stanley, that the Expenditure List dated January 19, 1984, including Running Expense Warrant Nos. 12216-12452 and Sewer Construction Warrant Nos. 1578-1621, be approved as presented. There being no objections, the motion was unanimously approved. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Carlson, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of eight items, be approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly authorized. 1. Resolution No. 84-011, a resolution accepting an easement at no cost to the District from S. E. PARKS, et ux, Lafayette area (Job 3898, Parcell) was adopted. 2. Resolution No. 84-010, a resolution accepting an easement at no cost to the District from R. L. WINTER, Lafayette area (Job 3898, Parcel 2) was adopted. 3. Resolution No. 84-009, a resolution accepting an easement at no cost to the District from TRANSAMERICA TITLE INSURANCE CO., Blackhawk area (Job 3160, Parcell) was adopted. 4. Resolution No. 84-008, a resolution accepting an easement at no cost to the District from SECURITY OWNERS CORPORATION, Martinez area (Job 3852, Parcel 2) was adopted. 5. Resolution No. 84-007, a resolution accepting an easement at no cost to the District from SECURITY OWNERS CORPORATION, Martinez area (Job 3852, Parcell) was adopted. !:- (;. ~ ,J ¡""', e',; ". " 1 ~ ,!;, 01 19 84 7 6. Resolution No. 84-006, a resolution accepting an easement at no cost to the District from SECURITY OWNERS CORPORATION, Martinez area (Job 3852, Parcel 4) was adopted. 7. Authorization was given to include P.A. 84-2 and 84-3 (Danvi11e area) in a future formal annexation to the District. 8. Resolution No. 84-012, a resolution authorizing execution of agreement relating to real property with EARL E. HOFFMAN, JR., et ux, Job 2595, Sub 4498, Lot 6, Alamo area, was adopted. There being no objections, the motion was unanimously approved. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER None V. ENGINEERING AUTHORIZE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE A LETTER TO THE CITY OF CONCORD CONCERNING THE FLOW METERING ISSUE 1. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised the Board that last week he and Mr. Bob Baker met with Mr. Bud Stewart and Mr. Cosmo Tedeschi, of the City of Concord, to discuss the flow metering issue. Mr. Stewart indicated it would expedite resolution of this matter if their Council were brought into the matter to facil itate authorization of funds for necessa ry cap ita I improvements. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Carlson, that the President of the District Board be authorized and directed to execute the letter to the City of Concord regarding the flow metering issue, as presented by the General Manager-Chief Engineer and amended by the Board of Directors. Motion was unanimously approved. VI. SOLID WASTE 1. RECEIVE RESULTS OF A SURVEY OF ORINDA CUSTOMERS TO DETERMINE SERVICE LEVEL FOR REFUSE COLLECTION Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised the Board that this is informational but was calendared as a discussion item to afford the Board an opportunity to discuss the survey results and provide staff with further direction. Following discussion, Administrative Department Manager Paul Morsen was directed to issue a press release to the Orinda newspaper, advising them of the survey results and that the matter will be considered at the next rate increase hearing. Member Carlson suggested that a thank you letter be sent to Mr. George Navone, Vice-President of Orinda Moraga Disposal Service, Inc.,' for his cooperation in conducting this survey. VII. PERSONtJEL 1. REQUEST THE DELETION OF ONE SECRETARY III POSITION (RANGE G52, $1610-$1946); ADOPT A CLASS DESCRIPTION OF A RECEPTIONIST; AND ESTABLISH A NEW POSITION OF RECEPTIONIST (RANGE G43, $1305-$1574) Mr. Dolan reported that this item was pulled at the request of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Employees Association, Local #1, to allow staff and employees' representatives to address a question that ha 5 a risen. 01 19. 84 . . .. - '.' t :, , ,1 ~' ! ~ ' f. 1.. ".' 8 2. CREATE THE MANAGEMENT POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS MANAGER, MAKE APPOINTMENT THERETO, AND PROVIDE FOR INCREASE IN RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT MANAGER After explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the old job descriptions of Deputy General Manager and Administrative Department Manager be deleted; the new job descriptions of Administrative Department Manager (Resolution No. 84-014) and Administrative Operations Manager be adopted; the upward adjustment of the Administrative Department Manager's salary to $5300 (M-20) be authorized; and Resolution No. 84-013 appointing Mr. Jack E. Campbell to the position of Administrative Operations Manager, affixing the salary at $4333 per month (M-26) be adopted. Motion unanimously approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley, Dalton None None 3. ESTABLISH PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER POSITION IN THE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Following explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and discussion by the Board, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Stanley, that the position of Planning Division Manager in the Engineering and Construction Department be authorized and the General Manager- Chief Engineer be authorized to set the salary level between M-30 ($3710-$4510/ month) and M-26 ($4093-$4976/month) depending on the qual ifications of the successful app1 icant. Motion was unanimously approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley, Dalton None None VIII. ITEMS LATE FOR THE AGENDA I~one IX. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that Central Contra Costa Sanitary District will appear in an article in several local (and possibly national) publ ications commending us for participation in P G & E Group Load Curtailment Program. b. The Security Guard began work this week providing the District with off-hour grounds and building security. c. Central Contra Costa Sanitary District representation on Associa- tion of Bay Area Governments Regional Planning Commission was discussed. It was determined that Mr. Jack Campbell would continue to represent the District, but that Member Stanley might also attend. d. Mr. Dolan reported on a meeting he attended with President Dalton and representatives of the Contra Costa Water District relative to a joint water reclamation project. The tone of the meeting was generally positive. However, to faci1 itate continued cooperation, it is necessary to execute an Agreement to Toll the Statute of Limitations regarding Reclaimed Water Supply Contract dated April 27, 1972, and amended September 15, 1976; a copy of the Agreement was submitted for the Board's review and approval. It was moved by Mrmber Boneystee1e, seconded by Member Carlson, that the President of the Board of Directors be authorized to execute Agreement to Toll the Statute of Limitations relative to Reclaimed Water Supply Contract dated April 27, 1972 and amended September 15, 1976. Motion was unanimously approved. ", ; þ#~ '. ~ ' 01 19 84 .,. ~ 9 It was the consensus of the Board that staff be authorized to enter into serious discussion with Contra Costa Vater District to attempt to define a water reclamation project for further consideration by the Board of Directors. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT a. John J. Carniato, Counsel for the District, reported that Mr. Frank Howard, Chairman of the CASA Attorneys Committee, will address CASA membership at the mid-year conference in January, requesting funds to file a brief on behalf of CASA in the case pending before the Ca1 ifornia Supreme Court regarding publ ic agency union strikes at wastewater treatment plants. Mr. Carniato requested the Board's support. 3. SECRETARY a. Joyce McMillan, Secretary of the District, advised the Board of the status of the recruitment for the vacant Board of Directors. position. A proposed I ist of questions for appl icants was discussed and approved. 4. BOARD MEMBERS a. President Dalton reported that he and Mr. Dolan, General Manager- Chief Engineer, attended the Sol id Waste Commission. Mr. Dolan brought that group up-to-date on new State regulations on sol id and hazardous wastes and the problems facing Central San and the entire County with regard to the 1 imited remaining space at the existing landfill. Following discussion, staff was requested to investigate the possibil ity of the southern portion of the County transporting garbage to A1tamont. , x. MATTERS FROM THE BOARD NOT ON THE AGENDA a. Member Stanley requested that flags be placed in the Board room. No consensus was reached and this matter was tabled. b. President Dalton advised the Board that he had received a letter from Mr. Will iam Ramsay, Supervising Construction Inspector, regarding a sewer connection by Hofmann Company for the PSA executive aircraft faci1 ity at Buchanan Field. President Dalton and Member Boneystee1e proposed that an informal discussion of the parties concerned be held to discuss the issue. Member Carlson requested that he be given an opportunity to address the Board, whereupon he was given permission to address the Board from the floor. Mr. Carlson presented a letter detail ing Hofmann Company's position and a copy of District Connection Permit dated September 7, 1983. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Stanley, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that the Board of Directors finds, after reviewing all written and oral testimony, that there has been no conf1 ict of interest, that the District Board supports staff in their enforcement of District regulations, and that if any problem arises from this issue on the level of which Mr. Ramsay speaks, it is to be investigated by the General Manager- Chief Engineer and a report made to the Board. The motion was approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: ABSTAIN: Members: Boneysteele, Stanley, Dalton None None Carlson Member Boneysteele requested that Member Carlson and Mr. Ramsay meet to discuss this matter and attempt to reach ~ satisfactory mutual understanding. 01, !9~,~~, , ' ,', . .. ~'f J 10 XI. CLOSED SESSION At 9:25 p.m., President Dalton declared a closed session to discuss pending I itigation and/or personnel matters. At 9:50 p.m., President Dalton concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting into open session. XII. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION None XIII. ADJOURNMENT At 9:52 p.m., President Dalton adjourned the meeting. ( uea.a:e J President of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District County of Contra Costa, State of Ca1 ifornia COUNTERSIGNED: 01 iï91' 84 ¡ " ~ .