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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 11-01-56 40 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD NOVEMBER 1,1956 The District Board of central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1822 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, City of Walnut CreeIf, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on November 1, 1956, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.. I The meeting was called to order by President Fisher. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Mitchell, Sa1fingere and Fisher ABSENT: Members: Roemer and Spiegl II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of October 18,1956, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF BILLS It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Sa1fingere, that the. bills as audited by the Auditing Committee and as submitted by the District Manager be approved, reference being specifically made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 856 to 870, inclusive, and Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 12,438 to 12,578, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Sa1fingere and Fisher None Roemer and Spieg1 IV. HEARINGS I CONTINUED HEARING, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 37, RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 988 Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, reported he had met with the property owners relative to: relocation of '~eas.:ements~ required on 1i:~ir properties.cand had satisfied all requests except for the relocation of the easement required on the property of Dr. Rutherford, who was not present. Mr. Horstkotté stated that he reconooended no change in the Rutherford easement. RESOLUTION NO. 990, OVERRULING PROTESTS AND ORDERING WORK, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 37 It was moved by Member Sa1fingere, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 990 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Salfingere and Fisher None Roemer and Spieg1 V. OLD BUSINESS REPORT FROM G. A. HORSTKOTTE, JR. AND JOHN NEJpDEY RE $1,000.00 CASH BOND REQUIRED BY THE DISTRICT Mr. Nejed1y, Counsel for the District, made the following explanation: I "That several years ago the District was concerned with the type of work the District was getting which resulted in suits against certain contractors for defective work. "The surety bond required was revised, placing the responsibility on the Contractor for one year or until discovery of any defects. 11 01 56 I I I .,; . " - ,- 7~ j~ .~, "This bond went along for about three years until one insurance company objected to the bond, at which time a meeting was held with the insurance company und~rwriters and the insurance companies. "To require more strict inspection woúld be costly, therefore, the potential risk was considered on an average job and a figure of $l,OOO.OO was determined for a cash bond. .. "In preliminary discussions with contractors, they seemed to be satisfied." Member Spieg1 stated that the District was being accused of freezing out the little fellow. Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, agreed, but stated the proper pr9tection for the District was more important. Mr. Horstkôtte further stated that the District will also a¿cept surety bonds if the insurance companies will write the bonds on our forms. Member Salfingere stated that three contractors had asked him to bring the problem before the Board; they claimed that several contractors are doing the majority of work in the District and the small contractor is penalized. Member Spieg1 questioned whether $1,000.00 was sufficient to protect the District. Mr. Horstkotte replied that he felt it was sufficient protection. Mr. Nejedly stated that it was a calculated risk. Member Spieg1 said that the District should make know to the contractors that they have the option of cash or surety bond. Member Spiegl stated that he felt the calculated risk was too large and that there should be a bond for each job. Member Spieg1 suggested negotiating with insurance companies for a longer term bond for four or five years. Mr. Horstkotte suggested a $500.00 cash bond plus a surety bond. Mr. Nejed1y was instructed to investigate and report:at the ne~t meeting. VI. REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER STATUS OF 1955 FLOOD DAMAGE RECONSTRUCTION JOBS Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, reported that the recent rain had delayed the work on the 1955 Flood!Damage Reconstruction III job ÇWalden cros?ing). The 1955 Flood Damage Reconstruction VI job (Re1iez Station Road) was now completed. The 1955 Flood Damage Reconstruction V job was to start November 2, 1956. MEETING RE AMADOR VALLEY SEWERS It was reported that, at the Board of Supervisors' meeting on November 1, 1956, relative to sewers in the Amador Valley, Mr. Victor.Sauer was instructed to contact the Sanitary District and discuss the requirements for provisions of capacity in the District system for eventual sewers in.the area.: AUTHORIZATIONS FOR FENCING AT UPPER ORINDA PUMPING STATION AND NEW OFFICE SITE Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization for fencing the Upper Orinda Pumping Station at an estimated cost of $1,250.00 and the Office Building Site at a cost of $4,750.00, a total of $6,000.00. 11 56 01 42 It was moved by Member Sa1fingere, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the District Manager be authorized to call for bids to fence the Upper Orinda Pumping Station and the New Office Site at a total estimated cost of $6,000.00 payable from Sewer Construction General Fund. ,Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Salfingere and Fisher None Roemer and Spieg1 'COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT WALDEN AREA AND BARGONES LITIGATION I Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, reported that the decision is pending relative to demurrer filed in connection with the Walden area flood damage suit. Mr. Nejedly reported that the demurrer filed relative to the Bargones suit at the Upper Orinda Pumping Station was overruled. ASSESSMENTS IN LOCAL IMPROVE~ŒNT DISTRICT NO. 30 - Mr. Nejedly stated that he was going to issue a memorandum which would clarify the precise method of mechanics relative to Local Improvement District No. 30 assessments for the three zones, and further stated that the sale of a portion of the property assessed should not be burdened by an assessment; that the lien should be eliminated on the parcel sold and each subsequent parcel sold. VII. NEW BUSINESS ELIGIBLE LIST'AND APPOINTMENTS' OF DRAFTSMEN RESOLUTION NO. 99l, CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE LIST FOR DRAFTSMAN AND APPOINTMENT OF JOHN M. BLESSEN It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Sa1fingere, that Resolution No. 991 be adopted. Carried by the-following vote: I AYES: . NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Salfingere and Fisher None Roemer and Spiegl RESOLUTION NO. 992, TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT-OF ROBERT RICHARD MARPLE AS DRAFTSMAN AT SALARY OF $375.00 PER MONTH It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Sa1fingere- 'that Resolution No. 992 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Salfingere and Fisher None Roemer and Spiegl ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Salfingere, that easements from Robert M. Scopin, Oscar N. Giem, Richmond-Martinez Title Company, and Guido P. Villiata be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ANNEXATION TERMS Members: Members: Members: I Mitchell,'Salfingere and Fisher None Roemer and Spiegl NORVELLE PROPERTY, PLEASANT HILL It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Salfingere, that terms for annexing the Norvelle property, Pleasant Hill, be $l91.00 per acre plus $300.00 cost of processing. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Membe rs:, Mitchell, Salfingere and Fisher NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Roemer and Spiegl 1 1 01 56 I I I , . ,~~. '-.-- .- 43 Member Spieg1 arrived at 8:30 o'clock P.M. DANVILLE AND PLEASANT HILL I-t was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Mitchell, that terms for the Danville and Pleasant Hill annexations be $19l.00 per acre plus $300.00 cost for processing. Carried by'the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None Roemer , , REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME ON NEW OFFICE BUILDING CONTRACT Mr. Horstk9tte, Dìstrict Manager, read letter from Eric F. Anderson, Inc., requesting an extension of time on the New Officê Building contract. Member Mitchell suggeste~ that n~ action be taken ~n the requ~st. Member Spiegl suggested that the contractor be notified of the daily cost to the District. Mr. Horstkotte was instructed to notify tne contractor that no action was taken on his request for an extension of time and to inform him of the . cost to the District for eich day of delayed occupancy. SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY CROSSING AGREEMENT, WALDEN ROAD It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the agreement with the Southern Pacific Company for the Walden Road Crossing No. BO-46.8 at Las Juntas to serve Kingston Place, Tract 2377. .Carried by the follöwing vote:' AYES: ' NOES: ABSENT: Mitchell, Spiegl, Salfingere,and,Fisher None' Roemer Members: Members: Member: AGREEMENT TO REMOVE SLUDGE AT TREATMENT PLANT, JOHN WARD It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spiegl, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the contract with Mr. John Ward for removal of sludge at the Treatment Plant. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Spieg1, Salfingere and Fisher Membe rs : 'None Member: ,- Roeme r CHANGES IN HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE Member Sa1fingere askeC:.i Mr. Nejedly to review the proposed changes in . the Health and Safety Code. Mr. Nejed1y read and explained each proposed change: VII 1. ADJOURNMENT At 9:35 o'clock P.M., December 6, 1956. President Fisher to <I:OUNTERSIGNED: 11 01 56