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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA
COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HElD ON SEPTEp.eER 20, 1984
The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
convened in a regular session at its regular place of meeting, 5019
Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on
September 20, 1984 at 7:30 p.m.
President Dalton called the meeting to order and requested the
Secretary call roll.
1.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Members:
Boneysteele, Stanley, Clausen, Dalton
Members:
Carl son
Member Carlson had indicated previously he would be unable to attend
this meeting and requested that he be excused.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 23,1984
It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Stanley,
that the minutes of August 23, 1984 be approved as presented. Motion was
approved with Member Carlson being absent and Member Clausen abstaining
for the reason that he was not present at the August 23 meeting.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6,1984
It was moved by Member Boneysteel e and seconded by Member Cl ausen,
that the minutes of September 6, 1984 be approved as presented. Motion
was approved with Member Carlson being absent.
III.
EXPENDITURES
1.
EXPENDITURE LIST DATED SEPTEMBER 20,1984
Member Boneysteel e, member of the Budget and Fi nance Committee,
stated he and Member Stanley have reviewed the Expenditures and found
them to be satisfactory.
It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Stanley,
that the Expenditure List dated September 20, 1984, including Running
Expense Warrant Nos. 15905-16125, Payroll Warrant Nos. 1836-2093, and
Sewer Construction Warrant Nos. 2180-2234, be approved as presented.
There bel ng no obj ecti on, the motion was approved with Member Carl son
being absent.
IV.
BIDS AND f4WMDS
1.
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD PURCHASE ORDER FOR PROCESS AIR CONDITIONING
UNIT AND AIR-COOLED CONDENSER FOR COt4?UTER ROOM AT THE TREATMENT
PLANT AND MJTHORIZE $21,025 OF SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUNDS
Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised that
reliable temperature and humidity control is required for the computer
hardware in the Treatment Pl ant. Staff recommends award of purchase
order to the lowest responsible bidder, Engineered Data Environments,
Inc.
It was moved by Member Boneysteel e and seconded by Member Stanl ey,
that award of purchase order be authorized to Engi neered Data
Environments, Inc. for a process air conditioning unit and air-cooled
condenser for the Treatment Pl ant Computer Room for a total cost of
$13,104.83 and that $21,025 in Sewer Construction Funds be authorized to
compl ete the project design and purchase of equipment. Motion was
approved on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Stanley, Cl ausen, Dalton
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Carl son
AWAAD OF Œ>NTRACT FOR DISTRICT SEWERING PROJ ECT NO.
AUTHORIZE $111,079.92 FROM SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUNDS
3977 AND
2.
Mr. Dol an, General Manager-Chief Engi neer, reported that the fi rst
low bidder made an error in bidding of backfill. The bidder has
submitted a letter citing the mistake and requesting the District to
relieve them from their bid. After discussion with District Counsel,
staff agrees that relief from the bid is appropriate and so recommends.
Following Board and staff discussion, it was moved by Member Clausen
and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Band P Engineered Excavating,
Inc. be released from all obligations they may have for Project 3977;
that the contract for construction of Project 3977 be awarded to Jardin
Pipeline, Inc. per their bid received on September 10, 1984; that
$111,079.93 in Sewer Construction Funds be authorized for contract
construction, construction management incidentals, and contingencies; and
that the General Manager-Chi ef Engi neer authorizations of $15,000 be
affirmed. Motion was approved on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Members: Boneysteel e, Stanley, Clausen, Dalton
Members: None
Members: Carl son
PBSENT:
V. Œ>NSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Member Cl ausen and seconded by Member Boneysteel e,
that the Consent Cal endar, consi sti ng of five items, be approved as
recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate and recordings duly
authorized.
1.
Resol ution No. 84-102 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from G. A. PHILLIPS, et ux, Orinda area (Job 3993,
Parcel 1>.
2.
Resolution No. 84-103 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from R. F. KIRBY, et ux, Pacheco area (Job 3966,
Parcel 2).
3.
Authorization for P.A. 84-19 <Danvil1e) to be included in a
future formal annexation to the District.
4.
Resolution No. 84-104 authorizing execution of agreement
relating to real property with DONALD KINGSBOROUGH, et ux, Job
3010, Alamo area.
5.
Authorize medical leave of absence for John Walter, Technical
Maintenance Supervisor, up to the six-month maximum.
There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member
Carlson being absent.
CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER
None
VI.
ENGINEERING
1.
AUTHORIZE GENERAL MANPßER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
AMENDMENT WITH JOHN CAROLLO ENGINEERS FOR INCINERATOR SYSTEM
IMPROV EtENTS
After explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it
was moved by Member Stanl ey and seconded by Member Cl ausen, that the
General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to execute a contract
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amendment with John Carollo Engineers for professional engineering
services in conjunction with the Incinerator Repairs and Modifications
Project. No additional funds were requested as part of this
authorization. There being no objection, the motion was approved with
Member Carlson being absent.
AUTHORIZE $86,600 IN SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR STAFF WORK AND
CONSUL TANT FL~ MONITORING FOR WATERSHED STUDY PROORAM
2.
Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. James M. Kelly, Planning Division Manager,
who presented an overview of the current and proposed watershed work.
Mr. Kelly stated that the fundamental approach would be to document the
exi sti ng system and 1 and use, measure dry and wet weather flows, and
proj ect future 1 and use and Di stri ct boundari es. For each watershed a
model will be constructed and calibrated using existing flows and
including future projections. In December 1984 an overall watershed
planning draft will be presented to the Board and additional funds
requested at that time.
It was moved by Member Stanl ey and seconded by Member Boneysteel e,
that a total of $86,600 in Sewer Construction Funds be authorized to
various watershed accounts for work required for the watershed study
program. Motion approved on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteel e, Stanley, Clausen, Dalton
NOES: Members: None
PBSENT: Members: Carl son
3.
AUTHORIZE $520,000 FROM SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR PHASE I OF THE
OUTFALL INSPECTION AND REPAIR. AUTHORIZE GENERAL MANPßER-CHIEF
ENGINEER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JOHN CAROLLO ENGINEERS
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that the Outfall
Repair Project will be executed in two phases: Phase I will minimize the
leaks that occur under gravity flow, and Phase II wl1l prepare the
outfall for pressure flow. This effort was originally scheduled for
mid-1985. Due to two serious leaks which occurred near the Industrial
Tank evaporation ponds, it was necessary to accelerate the project.
It was moved by Member Boney steel e and seconded by Member Cl ausen,
that $520,000 from Sewer Construction Funds be authorized for the outfall
inspection and repairs project and that the General Manager-Chief
Engineer be authorized to execute a contract with John Carollo Engineers
for professional engineering services billed on an hourly basis with a
cost ceiling of $40,000. Motion was approved on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
Members: Boney stee 1 e, Stanley, Clausen, Dalton
Members: None
Members: Carl son
NOES:
PBSENT:
VII.
BUDGET AND FINANCE
1.
RECEIVE AUGUST 1984 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Mr. Walter N. Funasaki, Finance Officer, presented the August 1984
financial Statements, a copy of which were received and ordered filed.
Mr. Funasaki reported that after the two month period ended i n August,
0 & M expenses are $400,000 under budget. Interest on temporary
investments ranges from 9.25% to 12.3%.
2.
AUTI-IORIZE A PUBLIC NOTICE TO INDICATE AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTATION
IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSITION 4 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Stanley,
that placement of a Public Notice be authorized advising that
documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit shall
be available fifteen days prior to the Board of Directors' meeting to be
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held on October 18,1984, at which the appropriations limit for the Sewer
Construction Fund for the fiscal year 1984-1985 will be adopted. There
being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Carlson being
absent.
1.
VIII.
RECEIVE REPORT REGARDING
RENEW M..S
SOL ID WASTE
REFUSE COLLECTION
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised that Mr. Sanford
Skaggs, representing Orinda-Moraga Disposal, Pleasant Hill Bay Shore
Disposal, and Valley Disposal Service, has submitted a letter requesting
that consideration of this item be deferred to a subsequent meeting.
Following a brief discussion, President Dalton directed that
consideration of refuse collection franchise agreements be scheduled for
the Regular Board Meeting of October 4,1984.
1.
IX.
REAL PROPERTY
SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 4, 1984 TO REVIEW PROPOSED LEASES
FOR THREE DISTRICT PROPERTIES
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised that the District
has three pieces of property which in staff's opinion are suitable for
1 easi ng to private enterpri see It i s staff's recommendation that the
Board make these properties available for lease, proceeding in accordance
with the provisions of the applicable California Health and Safety and
Government Code Sections.
It was moved by Member Stanley and seconded by Member Clausen, that
a public hearing be set for October 4, 1984, and the Secretary of the
District be authorized to publish notice of the time and place of such
hearing pursuant to Section 6066 of the California Government Code.
There bei ng no obj ecti on, the motion was approved with Member Carl son
being absent.
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ITEMS LATE FOR THE ÞGENDA
None
XI.
REPORTS
GENERAL MANÞGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a.
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported on a
meeting with Mr. John Splitorf, of the West Contra Costa County
Waste to Energy Project. The project is approaching financing
deadlines. Mr. Splitorf requested a commitment of 450 tons per
day of solid waste to the project. To date no firm tipping fee
has been established.
b.
Mr. Dolan requested the Board begin considering the role of the
District upon completion of the Solid Waste Management Study.
Two jobs are currently being advertised for bid: reroofing the
Walnut Creek office and cleaning the alum sludge ponds.
c.
d.
The annual audit shoul d be received the week of September
24-28, 1984. It will be presented in draft form to the Budget
and Finance Committee prior to presentation to the full Board
for final approval.
e.
Copies of the District 1983-1984 Annual Report were distributed
to the Board.
f.
Mr. Charles W. Batts, Plant Operations Manager, reported that a
consul ti ng engi neer from South Afri ca and a group from the
Lower Mari n facility toured the Treatment Pl ant duri ng the
month of August.
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2.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None
3.
SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT
None
4.
BOARD MEMB ERS
a. President Dalton advised that he is in receipt of a letter from
Mr. John M. Frampton of Orinda relative to garbage rates. President
Dalton requested that staff draft a response to Mr. Frampton.
XII.
MATTERS FROM THE BOARD NOT ON THE AGENDA
a. Member Boneysteel e requested and received a status report of
District property in the Orinda area.
XIII.
CLOSED SESSION
None
XIV.
ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN ClOSED SESSION
None
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ADJ OURNMENT
At 9:15 p.m., President Dalton adjourned the meeting to reconvene in
Adjourned Regular Session on Tuesday, September 25,1984 at 7:30 p.m. for
a Solid Waste Management Study public participation workshop.
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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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