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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD DECEMBER 16, 1954
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The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
convened in an Adjourned Regular session at its regular place o~
meeting located at 1822 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, City of Walnut Creek,
County of Contra Costa, State of California, on December 16,1954,
at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Roemer.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Members: Mi tchell, Fisher, Splegl, Sal~ingere and
, Roemer
ABSENT: Members: None
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of December 2, 1954, were approved
as presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
None.
BERKELEY MEETING HE OVERFLOW PROBLEM IN ORINDA
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President Roemer, in reviewing the meeting held in Berkeley on
December 15,1954, with State, County and East Bay Municlp~l Utility
District officials, relative to correcting the storm water overflow
in the Sanitary District system, stated that Mr. Longwell, President
o~ the Regional Water Pollution Board, had suggested that the District
consider the installation of a catch basin or retention tank o~
suffiëient si7e, at the 10werOrinda Station, to prevent the over~low
entering the creek at this location. President Roemer promised to
write to Mr. Reinke, Chief of the Bureau of Sanitary Engineering, o~
th~ District's plans for remedying this problem.
LETTER FROM EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT READ
Mr. Brown o~ Brown & Caldwell, requested to be present at the
December 16 Board Meeting, was asked by President Roemer if a .'
million gallon tank, or other size, was practical, and also asked
that Mr. Brown answer in one of three ways "Yes~, "No", or "Time to
consider".
Mr. Brown stated that he had only heard of the problem that
morning and needed time to consider. Mr. Brown stated that Mr.
Horstkotte, District Manager, had done a great amount of work and
that these figures would be analyzed. .
Member Spiegl asked if the flow had been measured.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, stated that measurements had
been attempted but, when lines run full, no means had been found for
accurately measuring the excess.
President Roemer stated that Mr. Reinke, at the meeting of
December 15,1954, declared that larger lines, without an analysis
and correction of excess flow, would only take on more storm water.
Member Sal~ingere asked i~ the present contract with Brown &
Caldwell covered a survey of the source o~ the water entering the
system.
Mr. Brown stated that his off-hand opinion was that a one
million gallon tank would not be of valUe..
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Mr. Brown stated it was not contemplated to survey the source of
the water; that population density figures would be determined and an
allowance made for storm water.
Member Fisher asked if Mr. Brown believed data received from the'
District office was not sufficient, Brown & Caldwell would check its
accuracy. Mr. Brown answered in the affirmative.
Member Mitchell requested an informal, written report or summary
be given the Board desc~ib~ng what the District has done along these
lines. '
Mr. Brown stated that his organization would mèet:anddiscuss
the problem wi~h Mr. Horstkotte, and present an estimate to the Board
of probable cost for such a survey.
Mr. Brown stated that Brown & Caldwell could get out a report
on the problèm during the week between Christmas and New Year's and
deliver it to the Directors prior to the January 6,1955, meeting.
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President Roemer stated that he would write a letter to Mr. Reinke,
Chief of the Bureau of Sanitary Engineering, informing him that the
matter had been referred to Brown & Caldwell.
JANUARY BOARD MEETINGS
President Roemer suggested that the District Board meet every
Thursday in the month of January due to the heavy work schedule.
There were no objections.
IV.
HEARINGS
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CONTINUATION OF HEARING, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 29
LYNCH PROTEST, CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER 2, 195t1:
Mr. Lynch stated tpat his engineer~ have made surveys and
determined that the property can be served, but he was concerned
obtaining the permission of the Flood Control District for the
necessary creek crossings. He asked: UWhat if the Flood Control
disapproved crossing?"
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, stated that the sewer could
be installed along with' the access road that will serve the property.
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It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Memb.. Salfingere,
that the hearing on the Lynch matter be closed, and th~ protest
denied. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and
Roemer
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Fisher, that
the hearing on Local Improvement District No. 29 be -continued to
January 6,1955, and the Counsel for the District be instructed to
prepare the resQlutions overruling the protests and ordering the
work, establishing wage ,scale, and notice ,to bidders. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES :
Members:
Mitchell, Fish~r, Spiegl, Salfingere and
Roemer
None
None
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NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
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OLD BUSINESS
DIABLO PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT SEWERS
The Secretary was instructed to write to Dr. Blum, County ~ealth
Ófficer, informing him that the matter of Diablo Public Utility
District sewers will be on ~~e agenda for the Board Meeting January
13,1955, about 8:30 to 8:45 o'clock P.M.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR REBATING FUNDS COLLECTED FOR EXCESS CAPACITY
tINES
Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, stated that, because
of the problems involved, a decision sho~d be made as soon as
possible.
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Member Mitchell agreed that rebating for oversized line
extensions to an area to be served was equitable, but was not in
agreement that rebate for lines installed withiQ the area to be
served was equitable although larger than required for service.
Other questions by Member Mitchell were:
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Should there be a minimum amount over which refund would be made?
Should rebate minimum be expressed in feet rather than in dollars?
What constitutes the area for ten-year rebate period?
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'IlIl Member Spiegl stated that the o~dinance should have provision
for appeal.
Mr. Carpenter, representing Mr. Eichler, subdivider of Wheeler
Ranch, Mr. Robert Platt and Mr. Ronayne asked for consideration of
over-all' cost and length of line installed, rather than excess capacity
required only.
Member Fisher felt it was more eqúitable to all'concerned to
consider total cost and length of line installed, since the District
would assume no risk, and recommended this method be incorporated into
the ordinance. '
After discussion of other changes, Mr. Nejedly was instructed to
have ordinances prepared following the two alternates suggested with
the intent to pass one or the other at the next regular meeting.
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LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 31
President Roemer made a statement concerning the need and
urgency of installing sewers in Moraga H!'ghV.aJ'."at an early date.
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Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, reviewed the problem and
described the area to be included. He also presented maps and plans.
Mr. Culver, Mr.
the attention of the
in the area tha t can
that gravity service
were included.
Almond, Mr. Booth and Mr. Toronto brought to
District Board certain properties now included
be served by ex~sting sewers or, are so located
is not available and asked why these properties
Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, explained that properties
which could not be benefited, as found by the District Board, would
not be assessed and that after the engineering survey is made, there
will be another opportunity to protest.
Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, read the "Health Officer's
Certificate of Necessit~ describing the area which they have determined
needs sewers.
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RESOLUTION NO. 859, FINDING NECESSITY
. 'It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Fisher, that
Resolution No. 859 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and
Roemer
None
None
Members:
Members:
Resolution No. 859 on file in the office of the Secretary is
hereby referred to and by reference made a part hereof.
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RESOLUTION NO. 860, DIRECTING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND DESIGNATING ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS
It was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Spiegl, that
Resolution No. 860 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and
Roemer
None
None
Resolution No. 860 on file in the office of the Secretary is
hereby referred to and by reference made a part hereof.
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RESOLUTION NO. 861, ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Mitohell,
that Resolution No. 861 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
MitChell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and
Roemer
None
None
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Resolution No. 861 on file in the office of the Secretary is
hereby referred to and by reference made a part hereof.
RESOLUTION NO. 862, APPROVING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT MAP
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It was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Salfingere,
that Resolution No. 862 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitohell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and
Roemer
None
None
Re~olution No. 862 on file in the office of the Secretary is
hereby referred to and by reference made a part hereof.
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It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Mitohell,
that Resolution No. 863 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfing~re and
Roemer
None
None
Resolution No. 863 on file in the office of the Secretary is
hereby referred to and by reference made a part hereof.
RESOLUTION NO. 864, RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
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It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member F~her, that
Resolution No. 864 be adopted. Carried by the following voter
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitohell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and
Roemer
None
None
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Resolution No. 864 on file in the office of the Secretary is
hereby referred to and by reference made a part hereof.
PUBLICITY PROGRAM
Continued to next meeting.
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VI.
REPORTS
DISTRICT MANAGER
ATTENDANCE AT LOS ANGELES MEETIIIG OF STATE BUREAU OF SANITARY
ENGINEERING
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Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, suggested that representatives
from the District should be in attendance at the January 7,1955,
meeting in Los Angeles of the state and County Health Officers.
It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Fisher, that
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, and Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the
District, be authorized to attend the meeting. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and
Roemer
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
EMPLOYMENT OF DRAFTSMEN
Mr. Horstkotte brought to the attention of the District Board
the engineering schedule presented at a previous meeting, and requested
authorization to employ two additional Draftsmen.
It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Fisher,
that this request be granted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and
Roemer
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
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AUTHORIZATION FOR $1,400.00 EXPENDITURE FOR INSTALLATION OF
, FLUSH KLEEN EQUIPMENT
Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization for the expenditure of
$1,4°0.00 from Sewer Construction Funds to install the Flush Kleen
equipment previously authorized in the amount of $1,800.00 and now
on hand.
It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Fisher,
that this authorization be granted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and
Roemer
None
None
NOES:.
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
LONG EASEMENT CONDEMNATION, ORINDA
Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the Distrlc~, brought to the attention
of the District Board his efforts to settle the Long easement èondem-
nation and the difficulty with the beneficiaries..
Mr. Nejedly was instructed to contact the beneficiaries and, if
offer of $500.00 to settle is refused, inform them the District will
not proceed.
VII¡, NEW BUSINESS
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS
It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Fisher, that
the following easements be accepted and their recording ordered:
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Marvin D. Hench, Joseph A. Oliveira, FrancisM. Casal, Edward B.
Radford, Louise W. Maguire, Carol B. Diggle, Bennie R. Hubbard,
Harry R. Bohme, George R. Reeves, Mollie E. Woodward, John L. Cooley,
H. W. Haberland, Carol Bengtson, Lawrence H. Bowersock, Vern W.
Armstrong, Thomas R. Flinn, Cyril Warren, F. A. Marshall, Patricia L.
BEn1be:lm., Henry M. Goesch, Bradley Spencer. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salrtngere ana
Roemer
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members.
Members:
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STATE HIGHWAY SEWER RELOCATION III
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It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spiegl,
that the plans, ~pecifications and wage scale for State Highway
Sewer RelocatioriIII be adopted and the Call for Bids authorized.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES :
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and
Roemer
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
~~S~~~~~NM~~.A~5~~ER~~À~~t~Ig;E~T~~IGIBLE LISTS AND APPOINTMENTS
It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Fisher, that
Resolution No. 865, certifying eligible lists for Survey Man and
Pump Station Operator and appointing Stephen Andrews to the position
of Survey Man and Leon Bubker to the position of Pump Station
Operator, be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and
Roemer
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
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Resolution No. 865 on file in the office of the Secretary is
hereby referred to and by reference made a part hereof.
SOUTHERN PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT EMPLOYEE DETERMINATION
Mr. Levinson stated they had two matters to call to the
attention of the District Board.
First, in apology to Mr. Spiegl, they had helped a subdivider
avoid annexation charges on 30 acres of property ~ including the
acreage in Southern Annexation I although it is not a part of
Southern Public Utility District.
Mrs. Dorris, of the Southern Public Utility District, reviewed
their personnel and asked about their status and usefulness to the
Sanitary District.
President Roemer suggested that those interested make applica-
tion to the District.,
ANNEXATION OF HUGHES RANCH (OLD NORRIS RANCH), DANVILLE
Letter from Groom-Moyers Co. requesting annexation terms was
read.
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Mr. Jones, representing Mr. Groom, explained that terms would
have to be known prior to developing the property.
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Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, explained the problem and
read a letter, dated November 17,1954, addressed to interested
parties.
Mr. Horstkotte was instructed to present figures for the
January 6,1955, meeting and recommended terms for annexation.
VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
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At 11:5q o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President
Roemer to Jan~ary 6,1955. .
COUNTERSIGNED:
ecretary of the Die r c oar of
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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