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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 12-02-54
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD DECEMBER 2,1954
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
convened in a Regular session at its regular place of m88tinslocated
at 1822 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, City'of Walnut Creek, County of Contra
Costa, State of California, on December 2, 1954, at 8:00 o'clock, P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Roemer.
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I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and
Roemer
ABSENT:
Members:
None
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of November 18,1954 were approved
as presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
It was moved by Member Mitohell, seconded by Member Salfingere,
that the bills as audited by the Auditing Committee and as sdbmitted
by the District Manager be approved, reference being specifically
made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 333 to 336, inclusive,
and Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 9238 to 9356, inclusive.
Carried by the following vote: .
AYES: Members: Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and
Róemer
NOES: Members: None ~
ABSENT: Members: None
IV. HEARINGS
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 29, RESOLUTION OF INTENTION ,NO. 854
President Roemer asked for written protests.
PROTEST OF MR. LYNCH READ
Mr. Lynch also expressed his concern as to his property being
properly served due to a creek culvert not at proper grade as well as
the sewer installation aggravating a presently bad situation~ ...
Mr. Lynch expressed his desire for sewers, stating that the proper
servicing of his property and the approval of the Flóod Control
District as to the creek crossing were his only objections. The
Flood Control District's authority and necessary approval were
questioned. Member MitcheIl stated he believed their authority was
established in County Ordinance No. 792.
Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, stated that the Board ot
Supervisors was the authority, whose approval the District had
obtained.
Mr. Lynch thanked Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, for his
cooperation and expressed his opinion as to its being a difficult
engineering problem.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, stated that the property can
be served and explained the manner of service.
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Continued to next meeting.
PROTEST OF DR. NICOLSON, REPRESENTED BY ATTORNEY EDMUND
BARNETT. READ
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, explained the need for the
easement at the particular locati~n on Dr. Nicolson's property.
Mr. Barnett stated that Dr. Nicolson was not interested in
having property sewered and that it would force Dr. Nicolson to
develop the property. Mr. Barnett stated that, if developed, the
property could not be properly served at the present location of the
easement. . .
After discussion, it was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded
by Member Mitchell, that the protest be denied. Carried by the
following vo te :
AYES:
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and
Roeme r
None
None
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
There being no further written protests, President Roemer
asked if anyone present wished to be heard.
Mr. J. L. Cooley stated he had three questions:
1.
When will the property owners learn of their assessments?
. Mr.' Horstkotte, District Manager, explained the procedure and
the schedule for the work.
2. Questioned his signing an exclusive easement when another
easement exists in the same area.
Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, explained.
3.
What would be the unit cost of connecting?
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, explained the cost is on a
fixture basis under Ordinance No. 22.
Mr. Savage asked about and was shown sewer locations on Castle
Hill Ran~ Road.
Mr. Hubach brought to the attention of the Board the matter of
contractors being generally slow and lax in getting. streets back
into shape, and as~ed th~t the District give this matter its attention.
Mr. Southworth asked for the elevation of the sewers on
Montecillo Drive.
Mr. Horstkótte, District Manager, showed and explained the
elevation to Mr. Southworth's satisfaction.
Hr. Parker asked for what would be considered as a rough
estimate of the unit of assessment for the area.
Mr. Horstkotte, District"Mànàger;, estimated the assessment
would be, roughly, about $520.00 per unit.
It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Fisher, that
the public hearing be closed and that the unfinished matters be
continued to the meeting of December 16, 1954. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:'
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and
Roemer
None
None
Members:
Members:
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V.
OLD BUS!NESS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR REBATING FUNDS COLLECTED FOR EXCESS CAPACITY
LINES
Continued to next, meeting.
VI.
REPORTS
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DISTRICT MANAGER
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, submitted a work schedule
for the engineering required of the office staff.
Mr. Horstkotte requested that a Civil Service classiflc'ation
for Draftsman be' established. - ,-
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RESOLUTION NO. 858, CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION FOR
DRAFTSMAN
It was moved by Member Salflngere, seconded by Member Fisher,
"that Resolution No., 858 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Member!)l :
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere
and Boemer
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT :
Members:
Members:
Resolütion No. 858 on file in the office of the Secretary is
hereby referred to and by reference made a part hereof.
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR DRAFTSMAN CLASSIFICATION
It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Membar Spiegl,
that a Civil Service examination be held for the classification
of Drafts~an. Carried by the fòllowing vote:
AYES:
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Sal£ingere
and Roemer
None
None
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ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
SEWER RELOCATION, MT. DIABLO BLVD. AND PLEASANT HILL ROAD
AREA
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Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, stated that plans for
sewer relocation required by the State Highway DepartMent in the
.area of Rick's Drive-In at Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Pleasant Hill
Road would be submitted- at the next meeting.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
LONG EASEMENT, ORINDA
Mr. Nejedly, Còunsel for the District, reported that
negotiations are still in progress towards settlement of the
condemnation of the Long easement in Orinda.
VII.
ow BUSINESS
MQUEST OF DR. BLUM,' COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER, FOR SEWERING ENTIRE
WATERSHED AREA
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Dr. Blum asked for serious consideration and commitment ot
the District Board to take care of the entire watershed area,
stating that areas ~utside of the present District boundariea
presented a consideraþle Health Department problem.'
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The Health Department requires larger lots than would ordinarily
be necessary when septic tanks are used, making it more expensive
when areas are sewered at a later date.
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Dr. Blum stated that it is not economical to install septic
tanks in areas within the District needing sewers, and that his
office had no objection to going on record regarding the areas
needing sewers. He requested that the Board institute proceedings
on the "Health Officer's Certificate of Necessity" in these cases.
Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, explained the require-
ments of the law under the "Improvement Act of 1911" and the
practical aspects.
Dr. Blum requested consideration by the District Board when
notified by the Health Department of unhealthy areas.
REQUEST OF ROY W. TESS, ORINDA, FOR INSTALLATION OF SEWERS
President Roemer read letter from Mr. Tess requesting that
sewers be installed in the Miner-Orinda area due to septic tank
failures.
Mr. Tess also reviewed the work that had been done in the past
to get sewers installed.
Dr. Blum stated that the situation should be reevaluated at
the present time and this area would be among the :first to be
investigated.
President Roemer requested that Dr. Blum inform the District
after the investigation.
DISCUSSION RE POLICIES FOR SEWERING
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Dr. Blum discussed the problem of sewering lots within the
Local Improvement Districts and stated that the investigation of
septic tanks and incident pròblems is expensive to the Health
Department and the taxpay&rs. He further stated that the Health
Department would like to work out an agreement for connecting
faulty septic tanks to the sewer system.
Mr. Nejedly sugg~sted that an amendment to the "Improvement
Act of 1911", on which he was working, would be an effective means
of sewering as it would permit the District to sewer and put the
cost incurred on the tax bill.
Dr. Blum stated that the Health Department can force the
correction of nuisances, but cannot sewer; the District can require
sewers. The Health Department will investigate faulty septic tanks.
They want the nuisance corrected by connection to sewers rather
than co~tinued repair of septic tank system. .
Dr. Blum asked Mr~.Nejedly to give him 8. copy of the change
suggested in the "Improvement Act of 1911" so that he could circulate
and get cooperation for its passage. .
REQUEST OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONER FOR INSTALLATION OF SEWERS IN
MORAGA HIGHWAY
Letter from Mr. Sauer, County Road Commissioner, was read.
Mr. Sauer requested that sewers be installed on Moraga Highway
between Glorietta Boulevard and Valley View Drive prior to highway
construction starting in April, 1955.
The County Health Department has a letter. on file with the
District requesting that sewers be installed In this area. To date,
there.has been no action pending receipt of petition which is being
circulated.
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It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere,
that the District Manager be authorized to proceed with the engineering
for this area, to be known as ."LocalImprovement District No. 31".
Carried by the follvwing vote:
AYES:
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Sallingere .
and Roemer
None
None
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Mr. Horstkotte,DistrictMàIiager, was inStructed tö còntact
Mr. Sauer, County Road Commissioner, for his work schedule. .
DISCHARGE OF EFFLUENT
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Dr. Blum, Gounty He$lth Officer, stated that he had disèussed
with the St~te Water Pollution Control Board the request from the
District to discharge effluent into Grayson Creek.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, explained the problem in
relation to the oxidation pond area required and an outfall line to
the Bay. Fencing was in the planning.
Dr. Blum stated he would seek the counsel of the State Health
Department and that fencing was a significant help to the problem.
Dr. Blum thanked the District Board for the hearing.
President Roemer thanked Dr. Blum.
Mr. Roy Tess of Miner Orinda thanked the District Board.
CONNECTION FEE PROTEST, PAUL HAMMARBERG
Letter from Byers, Burd & Fraser, Attorneys for Paul Hammarberg,
protesting connection fees, was read.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by
Member Spiegl, that the protest be denied. Carried by the following
vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere
and Roemer
None
None
Members:
Members:
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REQUEST OF MR. EICHLER FOR CREDIT FOR INSTALLING LARGER SIZE LINES
TO SERVE WHEELER RÃÑCH
Continued to next meeting to be considered along with proposed
ordinance. '
VIII.
AD Jj() UR NMENT
At 11:35 o'clock P.M.¡ the meeting was adjourned by Pråsident
Roemer to December 16,1954.
COUNTERSIGNED:
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