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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE D I STR I CT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA
COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON JULY 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 Ifornla on
July 19, 1984 at 7:30 p.m.
Pres I dent Da I ton ca I I ed the meet I ng to order and req uested the
Secretary call roll.
I .
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley, Clausen, Dalton
ABSENT:
Members:
None
I I. MINUTES
1 .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 5, 1984
It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Stanley,
that the minutes of July 5, 1984 be approved as amended.
Under "V. ENGINEERING, 3" the second sentence of the third
paragraph was amended to read "Fo II ow I ng Board and staff discuss Ion, It
was determined that a Management Advisory Committee will be formed."
There being no objection, the above motion was unanimously approved.
III.
EXPENDITURES
1 .
EXPENDITURE LIST DATED JULY 19, 1984
Member Boneysteele, member of the Budget and Finance Committee,
stated that he and Member Stan I ey have rev I ewed the Expend I tures and
found them to be satisfactory.
It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by
that the Expenditure List dated July 19, 1984, Including
Warrant Nos. 14892-15130 and Sewer Construction Warrant
be approved as presented. There be I ng no obj ect Ion,
unanimously approved.
Member Stan I ey,
Running Expense
Nos. 2024-2057,
the mot I on was
IV.
HEARINGS
1 .
PROPOSED NEW SCHEDULE OF PLAN REV IEW FEES, INSPECTION FEES, AND
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES FOR PRIVATE SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Mr. Roger J. Do I an, Genera I Manager-Ch I ef Eng I neer, presented the
proposed new schedule of plan review fees, Inspection fees, and
miscellaneous charges for prIvate sewer construction projects. The
proposed fees have been discussed at a previous Board meeting and
reviewed extensively with representatives of the bul Idlng Industry. A
four percent Increase Is proposed except In the areas of overtime
Inspection and overtime TV Inspection, where a reduction Is proposed.
Pres I dent Da I ton dec I ared the pub I I c hear I ng open at the hour of
7:40 p.m.
Member Carlson stated that he had spoken to Mr. Dean LaFleld, of the
Bulldng Industry AssociatIon of Northern California. Mr. LaFleld
expressed his fee I I ng that the fees shou I d on I y cover actua I D I str I ct
costs to provIde the services. Member Carlson requested that results of
the fees and charges study, to be conducted In 1984-1985, be reviewed
with the building Industry and that consideration of all actual costs be
made at that time.
Mr. Robert A. Baker, Engineering Department Manager, stated that an
effort will be made to balance the equity of the rate structure on one
. hand and the cost of administration on the other.
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There bel ng no further comments rei atlve to the matter at hand,
President Dalton declared the publ Ic hearing closed at the hour of 7:50
p.m.
It was moved by Member Carlson and seconded by Member Boneysteele,
that the proposed fee schedule for plan review, Inspection, and
miscellaneous charges for private sewer construction projects be approved
effective September 1, 1984 (Resolution No. 84-083) and that a detailed
study of all these fees be made and the building Industry be part of the
review process to ensure that all areas of concern are addressed In an
equitable manner.
Member Stanley suggested that rather than various fees, a percentage
of the engineer's estimate of construction be considered as a basis for
the charge. In addition, Member Stanley requested comparative data from
other districts.
President Dalton stated that a percentage fee calculation was used
In the past by the County but that unreasonably low engineer estimates
were often submitted creating fee calculation problems.
After discussion, the above motion was unanimously approved on the
fo I low I ng ro I I ca I I vote:
AYES:
Members:
Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley, Clausen, Dalton
NOES:
Members:
None
ABSENT:
Members:
None
v.
BIDS AND AWARDS
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN ASH LOADING SPOUT
SYSTEM
1.
After explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, It
was moved by Member Carlson and seconded by Member Clausen, that award of
a purchase order to Dust Control led Loading, Inc. for $10,789 to provide
a retractab I e load I ng spout, a baghouse and fan, a rotary a I r lock and
control equipment be authorized. Motion was unanimously approved on the
fo I I ow I ng ro I I ca I I vote:
AYES:
Members:
Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley, Clausen, Dalton
NOES:
Members:
None
ABSENT:
Members:
None
V I.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Stanley, that
the Consent Calendar, consisting of four items, be approved as
recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly
authorized.
1.
Resolution No. 84-084 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from G.L. KENNEDY, et ux, Alamo area (Job 3987,
Parcel 1).
2.
Resolution No. 84-085 accepting an easement at no cost to the
D I str I ct from LEO A. FRENCH, et ux, Wa I nut Creek area ( Job
3902, Parcel 1).
3.
Authorization for P.A. 84-12 (Pleasant Hili) to be included In
a future formal annexation to the District.
4.
Reso I ut I on No. 84-086 author I zing acceptance and execut I on of
Quitclaim Sewer Easement, Job 3851, Parcel 2, Orlnda area.
There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved.
CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER
None
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V".
ENGINEERING
1.
AUTHOR IZE $91,400 FROM SEWER CONSTRUCT ION FUND FOR PROJECTED 1984
STORM DAMAGE BUDGET
Fo II ow I ng exp I anat I on of the current author I zat I on req uest by Mr.
Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, Engineering Department Manager
Robert A. Baker brought the Board up to date on the status of previously
authorized storm damage projects.
It was moved by Member Stanley and seconded by Member Carlson, that
$91,400 I n Sewer Construct I on Funds be author I zed for the projected
1984-1985 storm damage project work. Motion unanimously approved on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley, Clausen, Dalton
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
V III. PERSONNEL
1 . RECE I VE 1984 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REPORT
Following discussion by Board and staff, It was moved by Member
Carlson and seconded by Member Stanley, that the 1984 Affirmative Action
Committee Report be received. There being no objection, the motion was
unanimously approved.
Per sonne I Off I cer Ga II Koff and the At f I rmat I ve Act I on Comm I ttee
were commended for the positive approach taken In this area.
IX.
ITEMS LATE FOR THE AGENDA
1 .
RESOLUTION COMMENDING GAIL B. KOFF FOR HER SERVICE TO CENTRAL CONTRA
COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
Joyce McMillan, Secretary of the District, read a resolution
commending Gall B. Koff for her diligent service to the District. The
ent ire Board of D I rectors endorsed the reso I ut i on and expressed the i r
appreciation for the years of loyal service.
It was moved by Member Carlson and seconded by Member Clausen, that
Resolution No. 84-082 commending Gail B. Koff for her service to Central
Contra Costa Sanitary District be adopted. Motion was unanimously
approved on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Members:
Carlson, Boneysteele, Stanley, Clausen, Dalton
NOES:
Members:
None
ABSENT:
Members:
None
X. REPORTS
1 .
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that State
approval of the plans and specifications for the 5B expansion has been
rece I ved. Th Is approva I cu I m I nates ten years of d II I gent staff work.
The next step before actua I b I dd lng, is a certa I n amount of deta II ed
engineering work followed by State approval to award.
b. The Property Management Comm Ittee recommends that the Upper
Orlnda Pump Station, declared surplus In 1977, be marketed at this time.
A position paper appointing a broker and reaffirming the surplus nature
of the site will be presented for Board approval in the near future.
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c. There was a fire today near Frontage Road. A contractor on the
SO Project was us I ng an abras I ve saw wh I ch I gn I ted grass. The fIre
deþartment responded and extInguIshed the fIre without any damage to the
Plant.
d. A position paper Is being prepared on the completion of the
Furnace Project. The Project Is on budget and on schedule.
e. Draft copies of Phase I of the Sol Id Waste Management Project
Plan of Study were distributed.
f. PresIdent Dalton and Mr. JIm Kelly, PlannIng DIvIsIon Manager,
reported on the County Sol Id Waste Management Commission Meeting.
g. Mr. Dolan reported o"n the recent LAVWMA meeting and the
progress of the study being conducted.
h. Mr. Wa Iter N. Funasak I, FInance Off I cer, rev I ewed the major
provisions of the new Jarvis Initiative, focusing on areas that would
have significant Impact on the District. Mr. John J. Carnlato, Counsel
for the DIstrIct, brIefly dIscussed the Jarvis InItiative and advised
that It would be the subject of a panel discussion at the August CASA
meeting.
2.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None
3.
SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT
None
4.
BOARD MEt43ERS
a. Member CI ausen discussed a recent I etter to the ed I tor from
Mrs. Barbara Zivlca. Staff will provide Member Clausen with additional
information.
X I.
MATTERS FROM THE BOARD NOT ON THE AGENDA
Member Car I son adv I sed that he was unavo I dab I y deta I ned and cou I d
not attend the July 5, 1984 Board Meeting.
XII.
ClOSED SESSION
At 9:30 p.m., President Dalton declared a closed session to discuss
pending litigation and/or personnel matters. At 10:07 p.m., President
Dalton concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting Into open
sess Ion.
X III.
ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION
None
XIV.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:08 p.m., PresIdent Dalton adjourned the meeting to reconvene
on July 26,1984 at 7:30 p.m. for a LItigation Workshop to be held In
closed sess Ion.
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President of the Board of Directors,
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
County of Contra Costa, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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