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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 10-21-54 19 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD OCTOBER 21, 1954 ,--", The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an Adjourned Regular session at its regular place of meeting located at 1822 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, City of Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on October 21, 1954, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Roemer. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Mitchell, Fisher, Salfingere and Roemer ABSENT : Member: Spiegl APPROVAL OF MINUTES II. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Fisher, that the Minutes of the meeting of October 7,1954, be approved subject to the following addition to the Motion to annex the Geeting Property: "A 10 INCH LINE TO BE INSTALLED FOR APPROXIMATELY 2,200 FEET TO CONNECT TO TfŒ DISTRICT'S SYSTEM; COST TO BE BORNE BY THE SUBDIVIDER." Carried by the following vote: --.... AYES: Members: Mitchell, Fisher, Salf'ingere and Roemer NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Spiegl III. APPROVAL OF BILLS None. Member Spiegl arrived at 8:05 P.M. HEARING, SOUTHERN ANNEXATION I President Roemer asked for any protests relative to the Southern Annexation I; there being none, President Roemer declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 849, At~HORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO PETITION THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO ANtŒX SAID TERRITORY TO AND ALTER THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT TO INCLUDE SUCH TERRITORY After Member Mitchell asked for and received an explanation of the terms of the annexation, it was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Fisher, that Resolution No. 849 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Mitchell, Fisher, Salfingere, Spiegl and Roemer None None NOES: ABSENT: Members: I'1embers: Resolution No. 849 on file in the office of the Secretary is hereby referred to and by reference made a part hereof. Mr. Harlan Gelderman commended and thanked the Board f'or its action in helping solve an almost impossible situation. 10 21 54 20 CANVASS ABSENT VOTERS' BALLOTS FOR SPECIAL ANNEXATION ELECTION- CLAYTON-YGNACIO VALLEY FINAL RETURNS FOR Annexation to C.C.C.S.D. Spoiled AGAINST Annexation or Rejected Total to C.C.C.S.D.- Ballots Vote ABSENTEE VOTE 2 7. 9 PREVIOUS VOTE 850 1,369 6 2,225 TOTAL 852 1,376 6 2,234 : President Roemer declared the annexation election failed. IV. OLD BUSINESS CREDIT OR COMPENSATION FOR OVERSIZED LINES INSTALLED BY SUBDIVIDER Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, submitted a written report to be studied by Members of the Board. Continued to next meeting. SPENDING AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN ORINDA AREA - President Roemer stated his position as recommending spending available funds for construction in Orinda. Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, explained present system layout with line capacities and the incident problems. Mr. Horstkotte discussed increasing pumping capacity of' Lower Orinda Station along with new line to be installed f'rom the end of' 24-inch pressure line to the Upper Orinda Station. Member Fisher suggested installing all the line first and increasing pump capacity later; he asked if necessary f'unds were available f'or all of the line. Lj Member Spiegl stated the whole picture should be before the Board, including the picture in the Moraga area. Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, was instructed to have a progress report available for the first meeting in December, showing estimated cost and planning so that bids can be awarded for the next building season for the lines. . V. REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER DIABLO PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT LINE SURVEY Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, reported on the survey made of' the lines in the Diablo Public Utility District sewer system. District forces rodded ~d inspected the lines and found obstructions, small amount of' cover, and poorly constructed system. Recommends, upon the f'indings, that if' annexed to the District new lines should be installed. Mr. Peterson of Diablo Public Utility District asked if' it would be necessary to re-sewer the area and if criticism of existing lines could be set forth in a letter to the Diablo Public Utility District. Mr. Peterson stated he could understand the criticism as the system was f'irst established in 1916 and -expanded without regard to good engineering practice. "---' 10 21 54 2"1 Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, was instructed to write a letter notifying the Diablo Public Utility District of his findings and his recommendation. Mr. Salfingere suggested that Mr. Nejedly and Mr. Horstkotte help them work out their problem. Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, was instructed to submit a figure for an annexation fee for. the Diablo Public Utility District at the next meeting. ..--... RELOCATION OF LINE, THOMPSON AND. GLEN ROADS, Mr. Bors tkotte, District Manager, reported that the work of relocating line at Thompson and Glen Roads was presently being done and would be completed in the coming week. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT LEASE OF TREATMENT PLANT PROPERTY The lease of Treatment Plant property to Mr. Al Espinosa for a golf driving range, previously approved by the District Board, was presented for the signatures of the President and Secretary. RESOLUTION NO. 850, CERTIFICATION AND APP OINTMENT TO CIVIL' SERVICE POSITIONS OF SEWER INSPECTOR AND CHIEF PLANT OPERATOR , It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Fisher, that Resolution No. 8.50, certifying eligible lis'ts and appointing James Corry, Jr., to the position of Sewer Inspector and Eugene E. Bulin to the position of Chief Plant Operator, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: i . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Fisher, Salfingere, Spiegl and Roemer None None .--.. i Members: Members: . Resolution No. 850 on file in the office of the Secretary is hereby referred to and by reference made a part hereof. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DIS TRIC T NO. 29 RESOLUTION NO. 8.51, APPOINTING ENGINEER, DIRECTING PR~PARATION OF PROCEEDINGS, AND FIXING COMPENSATION AND CHARGE It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere, that Resolution No. 8.51 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Fisher, Salfingere, Spiegl and Roemer None None Members: Members: Resolution No. 851 on file in the office of the Secretary is hereby referred to and by reference made a part hereof. RESOLUTION NO. 852, APPROVING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT MAP It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfing'ere, that Resolution No. 8.52 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Mitchell, Fisher, Salfingere, Spiegl and Roemer None None NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Resolution No. 8.52 on file in the office of the Secretary is hereby referred to and by reference made a part hereof. 10 21 54 ...----- ----------------.-.---.--.....----... -....-.... 22 RESOLUTION NO 8 ADOPTING PLANS AND SPEC IFIC AT IONS It was moved by Member Spiegl, secoh~ed þy Membe~ Salfingere, that Resolution No. 853 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Fisher, Salfingere, Spiegl and Roemer None None Resolution No. 853 on file in the office of the Secretary is hereby referred to and by reference made a part hereof. ANNEXATION, WHEELER RANCH "'- Member Salfingere questioned the annexation and collection of the annexation fees of the Wheeler Ranch. Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, explained the procedure under Ordinance No. 24. VI. NEW BUSINESS ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS, J. B. NEAR, VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH, SIMONDS, STAGG AND OLIVER It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Spiegl, that the said easements be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Mitchell, Fisher, Salfingere, Spiegl and Roemer None None REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION! F. P. LATHROP CONSTRUCTION CO., VALPREDA PROPERTY, PLEASANT HIL AND CREEKSIDE ROADS .... ~ After a .general discussion of annexations, ¡ine sizes and general District problems of capacity, it was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Fisher, that terms for annexation be $191.00 per acre plus $250.00. processing cost, and the subdivider extend and connect lines to the District system as required by the District. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: BOtTI) ELECTION Members: Member: Members: Mi tchell, Fisher, Salfingere and Roemer Spiegl None Bond Election to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION, HOWARD J. WHITE, INC., PROPERTY ON MONUMENT ROAD AND LISA LANE . It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the annexation terms be $191.00 per ac.re plus $250.00 processing . cost. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Fisher, Salfingere, Spiegl and Roemer None None 10....-1 10 21 54 23 REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION, ALLEN & WEBSTER, DANVILLE After discussion, Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, was instructed to present terms for annexation at the next meeting. LEASE CHLORINATOR TO SOUTHERN PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ..--., It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute lease agreement with Southern Public Utility District for chlorinator. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Fisher, Salfingere, Spiegl and Roemer None None Members: Members: CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION, PUMP STATION OPERATOR, SALARY $325.00 PER MONTH It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Fisher, that Civil Service examination be held for Pump Station Operator at a salary of $325.00 per month. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Mitchell, Fisher, Salfingere, Spiegl and Roemer None None MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR ~~ I I Mr. McMorrow of the County Health Department brought an expression or appreciation rrom Dr. Blum, County Health Officer, for the annexation or the Southern Annexation I. Mr. McMorrow also stated that Dr. Blum would like to meet with the Board relatlve to unsewered areas and the problem of getting homes on septic tanks connected to the District system particularly when sewers are i~mediately available. President Roemer extended an invitation for November 4, 1954. Mr. MacPhail of Lafayette made a statement relative to encouraging the electorate on the Bond Issue, pointing out that to pursue a policy of annexing tends to confuse the public. Mr. ~evlnson of Southern Annexation I area thanked the District Board for its cooperation and approval of the annexation. VII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by President Roemer to November 4,1954. ~¡ ~~ ~. .. v.. ~ 'to- ~ ~.- -A- pres/ident the s r c6~ Bo~d of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State or Calirornia COUNTERSIGNED: ~~ se~ry 0 e s r c oard of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California . . 10 21 54 . ' .