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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 02-16-84 17 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON FEBRUARY 16, 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, Cou~ty of Contra Costa, State of Cal ifornia, on February 16, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. President Dalton called the meeting to order. Before proceeding with the meeting, President Dalton read a letter from Mr. Bruce Heller an appl icant for the vacant position on the Board of Directors, relative to his residency within the District. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Stanley, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the letter from Mr. Bruce Heller be referred to District Counsel John J. Carniato for appropriate response. There being no objections, the motion was unani- mouslyapproved. Mr. John B. Clausen, appointee to the Board of Directors, stated he had reviewed the statutes and discussed his appointment with Mr. Carni2to, District Counsel, and found that no confl ict exists and is therefore ready to take the Oath of Office. Before proceeding with roll call, President Dalton requested that the Secretary of the District administer the Oath of Office to Mr. Jo~n B. Clausen. At the conclusion of the ceremony, President Dalton ext~nded a welcome to Mr. Clausen on behalf of the Board. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Members: Members: Carlson, Boneystee!e, Stanley, Clausen, Dalton None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 2, 1984 1. It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Stanley, that the minutes of February 2, 1984, be approved as corrected. Under "X. REPORTS, BOARD MEMBERS" the first three sentences were changed to read: "Member Carlson reported that over 100 representatives were in attendance at the CASA Di~ectors' Meeting held in January. Util i- zation of privatization as an approach to financing projects was discussed. This program would probably be more effective for smaller or new districts which would allow the contracting for service operations." The above motion was approved with Member Clausen abstaining. III. EXPENDITURES 1. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED FEBRUARY 16, 1984 Member Boneysteele, member of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated he and Member Stanley had reviewed the expenditures and found them to be satisfactory. It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Stanley, that the Ex;:>enditure List dated February 16, 1984, including Running Expense Warrant Nos. 12636-12843; Payroll Warrant Nos. 101-358; and Sewer Construction Warrant Nos. 1668-1696, be approved as presented. There being no objections, the motion was unanimously approved. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Bo~eysteele, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of four items, be approved as recDr;lme;¡ded, resolutions adopted as a;:>pro;:>riate, and recordings duly authorized. On . .1 Q".,84, .\- 1if.L..~ . 'f" t ::' :~ } 18 1. $1,450 was authorized for Joseph Puno, Electrical Technician, to attend "Protective Relay Maintenance" Course in Anaheim, Cal ifornia, on April 2-6, 1984, 2. Quitclaim Portion of Sewer Easement, Job 3901, Parcel IB, was approved. 3. Authorization was given for P.A. 84-5 to be included in a future formal annexation to the District. 4. Agreement Relating to Real Property with MEADE AMES-KLEIN, et ux, Job 908, Subdivision 3034, Lots 34 and 35, was executed. There being no objections, the motion was unanimously approved. V. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT 1. BOARD ACCEPTANCE OF 1983 ANNUAL SELF-MONITORING PROGRAM REPORT Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Charles W. Batts, Plant Operations Department Manager, who advised the Board that the Annual Self-Monitoring Program Report was prepared for submission to the Cal ifornia Regional Water Qual ity Control Board. High- I ights of operations during 1983 include the following: consistently high effluent qual ity; Central Contra Costa Sanitary District was named "Plant of the Year"; even during the heavy rains of one year ago, discharge qua] ity standards of the permit were met; 4,000 tons of sludge were incinerated as part of the treatment plant tests. Mr. Batts thanked the Board for their help and continued support of plant operations. It was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the 1983 Annual Self-Monitoring Program Report be accepted. There being no objections, the motion was unanimously approved. VI. COLLECTION SYSTEM AUTHORIZE $4,800.00 FROM SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PURCHASE A RADIO REPEATER TO REPLACE THE DISTRICT'S EXISTING UNIT 1. After explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Stanley, that $4,800.00 from Sewer Construction Funds be authorized to purchase a radio repeater. The motion was unanimously approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley, Clausen, Dalton NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None V II. ITEMS LATE FOR THE AGENDA. None VIII. REPORTS I. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that the Air Qual ity Management District permit for operation of the furnaces has been received. o~ J.'¡16~ ¡ 84 d b. Mr. Dolan stated that staff has steadily controlled costs at the Plant over the last three years even in the face of inflation. We would hope to continue in this manner with the furnace in operation. However, there are issues which could offset efforts to control these costs. Emission control requirements may necessitate having the after burner temperature higher than the model on which cost estimates were based. The ash itself is the second issue. If it is classified as a hazardous waste, or if Acme Fill closes or cannot accept our waste material, trucking costs could increase. The Concord flow meter is still an uncertain issue. If a new flow meter is up and running by April, figures will be available for use in budget preparation. If not, another uncertainty is introduced into the budget process. 19 c. A proposal submitted by Joaquin E. Acosta, Jr. to the Ad Hoc Commission of Central and East County Waste Management relative to garbage and sludge composting for use in sound walls on freeways was presented for the Board's review. The next Commission meeting will be Wednesday, February 22, 1984, at 8:30 a.m. The Board indicated that they could not respond positively to the Acosta request for a statement of interest in this proposal. d. Mr. Dolan introduced Administrative Department Manager Paul Morsen who presented a status report of negotiations with Contra Costa County for purchase of the Blum Road property. Member Clausen stated for the record his abstention fro~ participation in any discussion of the above matter due to a confl ict of interest. Following discussicn, staff was directed to continue to monitor the offer to Contra Costa County for purchase of property located at Blum Road, and report any development to the eoard. Furthermore, the Board stated that their position is that they wanted to purchase the entire parcel for the price offered. They had no interest in negotiating the price, or buying a portion of the property. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None '2 .J . SECRETARY None 4. BOARD t1EMBERS a. President Dalton reported an odor incident at the Orinda pump station and requested a status report of access to the pump station for heôvy repair or replacement. t-'.r. Carniato, District Counsel, advised that an EIR is pending. The District has taken the position that we are not active participants in this project but possible beneficiaries in improved access to the Orinda pump station. It would be premature to report until the EIR is completed. b. President Dalton requested a recent history of performance, costs of operations, and revenues in connection with Boll inger Canyon. Mr. Dolan advised that the project is being monitored carefully and has been working successfully. IX. MATTERS FROM THE BOARD NOT ON THE AGENDA Member Stanley stated that as a result of the interviews conducted for the Bo~rd of Direct9rs' position, it has become evident that Central Contra Costa Sanitary District has a definite responsibil ity to take some kind of action relative to continuance of the landfill and/or a garbage to energy project. Acme Fill has been negl igent in planning for the future of the County. It would be to our benefit to investigate a landfill at the District either through a contract or in conjunction with a garbage to energy project. The investigation should include possible sites, review of existing studies, methods of implementing a landfill project, and the legal ity of such action. Member Carlson concurred with Member Stanley, stating the District should assume a lead role. Staff should secure proposals for haul in~ sludge and/or ash to Altamont or Antioch as alternate sites to Acme Fill. President Dalton stated that Acme is attempting to acquire a new site near Brentwood. Initial paperwork has been filed with the County. A kirker Pass Road site is being considered. A third site east of Kirker Pass Road is also under consideration. Acme has not proceeded in accordance with the County Plan, that they would have made significant progress within the year. President Dalton strongly agreed with Member Stanley's position that Central San should assume a lead role. Member Boneysteele agreed with Member Stanley's proposal for landfill planning and material conservation and recycl ¡ng. i' ~f ;1 ¡- ¡ ~. 02 16 84 -.', .. 20 Member Clausen expressed concerns that Acme has intentionally created a crisis situation to put pressure on agencies to secure the acreage they want. Staff should consider Altamont or Ant10ch as alternate landfill sites for franchisees and taxpayers. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Eng'ineer, reported that District staff has been looking into the sludge/ash disposal issue. Mr. Dolan reviewed the history of the landfill issue and recommended that Central County agencies with authority in this area meet and develop a plan taking into account the present uncertainty of the Acme Fill expansion. It would be disastrous if Acme did not get the expansion, but there is a possibility they will not. The County Sol id Waste Management Plan provides that landfill will .be provided by private enterprise. Publ ic landfill will be considered only if private enterprise fails to provide landfill. Mr. Dolan recommended that District staff continue to monitor. and investigate but whether we have the abil ity to spend any publ ic money in this area is questionable. Member Clausen indicated that he felt it would be appropriate to spend District funds for the purpose of preparing an amendment to the County Sol id Waste Management Plan. It was moved by Member Stanley, seconded by Member Carlson, that the President appoint a Sol id Waste Board Committee to work closely with staff, and that staff be directed to pursue with dil igence the potential of the District operating or contracting a sol id waste landfill for the publ ic benefit, and that the legal ity and methods of pursuing such action be investigated. There being no objections, the motion was unanimously approved. President Dalton appointed Member Stanley to said Committee. X. CLOSED SESSION At 9:40 p.m., President Dalton declared a closed session to discuss pending 1 itigation and/or personnel matters. At 10:55 p.m., President Dalton concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting into open session. XI. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION None XII. ADJOURNMENT At 10:56 p.m., President Dalton adjourned the meeting. ~~(.~ Presi ent of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of.Cal ifornia COUNTERSIGNED: w¿.7nc~ r ary of the Ce tral Contra sta Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of Cal ifornia 02 16 84 ,\ .f:!;~ ~' " ;ç /, ~ ;..