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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 03-01-84 21 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON MARCH 1, 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 March 1, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. President Dalton called the meeting to order and requested the Sec reta ry ca 11 ro 11 . I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Members: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley, Clausen, Dalton None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11, 1984 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 16, 1984 2. It was moved by Member Stanley, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the minutes of February 11, 1984 and February 16, 1984, be approved as presented. The motion was carried with Member Clausen abstaining with regard to the minutes of February 11, 1984. III. EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURE LIST DATED MARCH 1, 1984 1. 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 Expenditure List dated March 1, 1984, including Running Expense Warrant Nos. 12844-13167; Payroll Warrant Nos. 361-579; and Sewer Construction Warrant Nos. 1697-1753 be approved as presented. There being no objections, the motion was unanimously approved. IV. BIDS AND AWARDS 1. AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER FOR TWO MECHANICALLY CLEANED BAR SCREENS AND AUTHORIZE $91,150 FROM SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUNDS Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised the Board that staff requests authorization to replace one manually cleaned bar screen with a mechanically cleaned one and to replace a 27 year old unit on which maintenance requirements have increased significantly. It was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Boneysteele, to award a purchase order to Jeffrey Manufacturing Division of Dresser Industries for two mechanically cleaned bar screens and authorize $91,150 in Sewer Construction Funds. The motion was unanimously approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley, Clausen, Dalton None None V. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of four items, be approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly authorized. 08(;01 84, 22 1. Authorization was given to include P.A. 84-6 (Martinez) in a future formal annexation to the District. 2. Agreement Relating to Real Property with CIVIC PARTNERSHIP, Job 3878, Walnut Creek area was executed, recording was authorized, and Resolution No. 84-019 was adopted. 3. Agreement Relating to Real Property with DANIEL C. McCAUGHLIN, et ux, Job 365, Subdivision 2152, Lot 16, Moraga area was executed, recording was authorized, and Resolution No. 84-020 was adopted. 4. A medical leave of absence, not to exceed four (4) months, was approved for Larry Shepardson, Materials Coordinator II, effective February 21, 1984. There being no objections, the above motion was unanimously approved. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER None VI. ENGINEEf',ING 1. ACCEPT GRANT DEED FROM DOUGLAS L. McLEOD, ET UX, FOR PURCHASE OF LAND FOR PROJECT 3642 IN THE LAFAYETTE AREA AT A COST OF $9,042.25 Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested the Board accept a Grant Deed from Mr. and Mrs. Douglas L. McLeod for purchase of land in connection with repair of a landslide which occurred on Las Trampas Creek. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Stanley, that a Grant Deed from Douglas L. McLeod and Dolores F. McLeod for purchase of land for Project 3642 in the Lafayette area at a cost of $9,042.25 be accepted, recording be authorized, and Resolution No. 84-021 be adopted. The motion was unanimous1y approved on the following roll ca 11 vote: AYES: tJOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley, Clausen, Dalton None None VII. PLANT OPERATIONS AUTHORIZE $14,000 IN SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUNDS TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL A 35 HP SUBMERSIBLE PUMP FOR THE TREATMENT PLANT 1. After explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Stanley, that $14,000 in Sewer Construction Funds be authorized to purchase and install a 35 hp submersible pump for the south sump in the Plant Operations Department. The motion was unanimously approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Carlson, Boneystee1e, Stanley, Clausen, Dalton None None VIII. PERSONNEL 1. ADOPT RESOLUTION REGARDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised the Board that the Affirmative Action Committee, with advice from the District's labor attorneys Corbett, Kane, Berk & Barton, have developed a sexual harassment pol icy. This pol icy has been reviewed by management and recommended for Board approval. Os J~::Ol :, 84 ~ ý .. ~. ;: 23 It was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Stanley, that Resolution No. 84-023 entitled A Resolution Adopting a Pol icy Prohibiting Sexual Harassnent in the Work Environment, be adopted. The motion was unanimously approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Membe rs: Members: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley, Clausen, Dalton None None IX. ITEMS LATE FOR THE AGENDA None X. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that Joseph M. Vallero, of the Collection System Operations Department, through safety awareness and quick thinking prevented serious injury to a co-worker in an otherwide minor vehicle accident on December 14, 1983. b. Mr. Dolan requ~sted direction from the Board relative to Senate Bill 1602 (Ellis), which would allow the governing boards of special districts to revise the date for conduct of their elections to either the day of the statewide direct primary election or the day of the statewide general election. Mr. Dolan reported this could significantly increase election costs for the District because of the necessity to print a separate ballot for each party, and the fact that the District boundaries are not coterminus with precinct boundaries. Following discussion, the Board went on record opposing Senate Bill 1602 because of increased election costs, but directed staff to determine the current status of the bill and continue to monitor it. c. Mr. Dolan reported that with the Boardls concurrence, Mr. Steve McDonald, Project Engineer for the Landfill Gas Project, will del iver a paper on that subject to the Governmental Refuse Collectors and Disposal ASsociation (GRCDA) in New Jersey. d. Mr. Dolan advised the Board that photographs for the Annual Report will be taken at the April 5 Board Meeting. e. Mr. Dolan reported that a long time and valuable employee of the District, Mr. Will jam Ramsay, Supervising Construction Inspector, will be retiring this month. f. An Adjourned Regular Board Meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, March 21, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of a 1 itigation workshop to be held in closed session. g. Mr. Dolan and Member Boneysteele reported on legislation sponsored by Will ie Brown which would restore the Bay to its 1922-1967 condition. This bill would establ ish two committees. One made up of representatives of all parties having an interest in water in the Bay area, and including represen- tation from the Los Angeles area. The second committee would be a technical committee comprised of representatives of the publ ic and local governments. No provision is included in this bill for funding. The bill has been dis- tributed for the purpose of amendment. h. Mr. Dolan suggested that there be a meeting of the Sanitary Landfill Project Board Committee and District staff on Tuesday, March 6 at 2:00 p.m. The Committee agreed. The scope and direction of the project will be discussed. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None 0 3 i,:"~l i S~ti '- " i 24 3. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT a. Joyce McMillan, Secretary of the District, reported that on February 2, 1984, the Board approved and authorized execution of a Consent to Common Use Agreement between the District and the County of Contra Costa. This Agreement was in error and should have been between the District and the City of Danville. It was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the February 2, 1984 authorization be rescinded and the Consent to Common Use Agreement between the City of Danville and the District (Job 3844, Parcell) be approved and execution authorized, and Resolution No. 84-022 be adopted. The motion was unanimously approved on the following roll ca 11 vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley, Clausen, Dalton None None 4. BOARD MEMBERS a. ~1ember Boneystee 1 e reported on the Commonwea 1 th Club Water Section Meeting and the CAS A legislative Committee Meeting. Approximately 30 bills are under consideration at this time. The next CASA legislative Committee Meeting will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. on March 15, 1984, XI. MATTERS FROM THE BOARD NOT ON THE AGENDA None XII. CLOSED SESSION At 8:55 p.m., President Dalton declared a closed session to discuss pending I itigation. At 9:25 p.m., President Dalton concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting into open session. XIII. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION None XIV. ADJOURNMENT At 9:26 p.m., President Dalton adjourned the meeting. ~~~ President of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of Cal ifornia COUNTERSIGNED: áM.J cr tary of the Central Contra osta Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of Cal ifornia 0 3 J'(J'~l t8~ ::