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MINUTES OF A REGUlAR MEETING
OF 'HI E DI.s mI CT WARD
CENTRAL CON1RA OOSTA SANITARY DIS'IRICT
HELD DECEMBER 6, 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 Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California,
on December 6,1956, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Fisher.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher
ABSENT:
Members:
None
II. A PPROVAL OF MINUTI3S
The Minutes of the meeting of November 1,1956, were approved as presented.
III .
APPROVAL OF BILLS
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the bills
as audited by the Auditing Committee and as submitted by theDistrict Manager be
approved, reference being specifically made to Sewer Construction Vouchers
Numbers 871 to 900, inclusive, and Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 12,579 to
12,717, inclusive.. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSINT :
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Roemer, Spieg1, Salfingere and Fisher
None
None
IV.
HEARINGS
IDoJN OF DANVILLE ANNEXATION
President Fisher opened the Hearing and asked for any written protests;
there being none, he asked if anyone in the audience wished to be heard. There was
no response. .
RESJLUTION NO. 993, ANNEXING mE 1OWN OF DANVILLE, AU1HORIZING THE PRES.IDENT
AND SECRETARY 10 PETITION 1ME BOARD OF SJPERVISæS '][) ANNEX AND AI. TFR THE . ..
BOUNDARIES OF THE DI STRICT .
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution
No. 993 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Mi tchell, Roemer, Spieg1, Salflngere and Fisher
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT:. Members: None
V.
OLD BUSINESS
SACRAMEN'ID NORTHERN RAILWAY LICENSE AGREB\ŒNT, 1955 ~LOOD DAMAGE RECONS1RUCTION IV
Member Spieg1 reported that the District would hear from the Sacramento
Northern Railway relative to modification of the license received from them.
RESOLUTION NO. 994, APPROVING ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM FOR LOCAL IMPROVRŒNT DIS'lRICT
NO . 38
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution
No. 994 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Sa1fingere and Fisher
Members: None
Members: None
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REPORT FROM JOHN NEjEDLY, COUNSEL FOR '!HE Dr S'lRrCT, RE CASH BOND REQUIRED BY
THE DIS1RICT
Mr. Nejedly reported that he had discussed writing a five year bond with
several insurance carriers which they agreed to do for all contractors approved
by the insurance companies, subject to a certain maximum amount; however, for
large subdivision jobs involving large ~tms, the bond would be restricted to
preferred contractors.
Mr. Horstk~, District Manager, suggested that, due to conflicting
interests in subdivison work, it might be better to require the bond of the
subdivider rather than the sewer contractor. He also stated that the cash
bond which has always been the only requirement to cover side sewer installations
should be larger than the $100.00 required prior to raising to $1,000.00.
Member Mitchell suggested that the possibility of additional inspecUon
costs under the suggested new proposals be investigated.
Continued to December 20,1956, for a report after investigating the
effect new bond will have on inspectionoosts.
FINAL PAYMENT, 1955 FLOOD DAMAGE REOONSTRUCTION IV. (ACORN COURT - J. H. MC COSKER, INC
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that final
payment of $1,577.20 be made to John H. McCosker, Inc. for 1955 Flood Damage
Reconstruction IV work. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:: Members: Mi tchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salf ingere and Fisher
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
VI. REPORTS
DIS1RICT MANAGER
COMPLAINTS RE SEWER LINE ON ST. MARY'S ROAD. LAFAYETTE
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, reported that a sewêr line installed
through a culvert on St. Mary's Road, Lafayette, was causing complaints from
property owners in the area due to restriction of the flow of storm water and
flooding of their properties.
Mr. Horstkotte advised that a syphon would not be practical and that it
was his determination not to do corrective work until the County of Contra
Costa does their planned woEk in 1957.
OON'IRAC1OR FOR LOCAL IMPIDVJMENT DIS1RICT NO. 38
Mr. HQrstkotte reported that the Contractor for Local Improvement District
No. 38 is slow in completing the job which had a completion date of November
7,1956, and stated that certain lines were completed and in use. He recommended
that he just keep after the Contractor to get the work completed.
NEW OFFICE BUILDING
Mr. Horstkotte reported that the new office building should be ready for
occupancy during the coming week.
1955 FLOOD DAMAGE RECONSTRUCTION III (WALDEN CROSSING)
Mr. Horstkotte reported that the Walden Crossing installation should be
in service Friday, December 7th.
EMPLOYEES' CHRIS'IMAS PAR1Y
Mr. Horstkotte invited the Board Members to the Employees' Christmas
party to be held at the Martinez Gun Club on December 15,1956.
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PURCHASE OF DRAFTING 'D\BLF.S
Mr. Horstkotte reqúested.,authoritY. to purchase two drafting tables from
Sewer Construction General Funds at a cost not to exceed $500.~0.
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that Mr.
Horstkotte, District Manager, be authorized to purchase two drafting tables
from Sewer Construction General Funds. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher
None
None
COUNSEL FOR THE DIS1RICT
AGREEMENT WI1H 1A FA YI:.'TTI3 SCIDOL DIS 'ffi ICT
Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, explained the terms of the agreement
wi th the Lafayette School District relative to their installing seweIS under
Ordinance 25.
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, of the Districtts
study and determination of the location for the sewer, it was moved by Member
Roemer, seconded by Member Spiegl, that the President and Secretary be
authorized to execute the .agreement with the Lafayette School District relative
to their installing sewers for the new Happy Valley School. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher
None
None
ESPINOSA LEASE AT mEA 1MENT PLANT
Mr. Nejedly explained that Mr. Espinosa, who is leasing a portion of
the Treatment Plant property, was ill and that the State was planning to
acquire his location. He requested that the rental be on a monthly rather
than an annual basis until the State takes the property over.
There were no objections.
VII.
l'IEW BUSINESS
MATIERS FROM1HE FLOOR
CONCORD LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOURS
President Fisher welcomed the members of the Orinda Unit of the Concord
League of Women Voters present at the meeting.
REBATE CHARGES IN LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DIS1RICT NO. 38
Mr. Bob Mumford, representing the property owners in Local Improvement
District No. 38, protested the $l12.00charge, under Ordinance 25, to all
properties in the Assessment District as not being an equitable pro rata
share.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, explained the method of arriving at
their costs.
Mr. Spiegl suggested a meeting for review of Local Improvement District
No. 38 rebate charges.
President Fisher continued the matter to the December 20, 1956, meeting
and instructed Mr. Horstkotte to have maps and engineering data relative to
the ultimate area to be served by the line installed under Ordinance 25.
AUTHORIZE QUIT CLAIM DEEDSro LUCILLE A. WEBER AND ROBERT M. CAIRNS
It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Roemer. that the President
and Secretary be authorized to execute Quit Claim Deeds to Lucille A. Weber and
Robert M. Cairns for easements no longer needed by the District. Carried by
the following vote: '
AYES: Members: Mi tchell, Roemer, Spiegl, S al f i nge re and Fisher
NOES: Members: Nohe 1 Q 0 ,<';:¡ 5 ,""',
ABSENT: Members: None it) ' .
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RESOLUTION NO. 995, CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE LIST AND APPOINTMENTS OF
RANDALL D. CROCIŒR AND DAVID E. L. LEWIS AS ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE MEN
. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Spiegl, that
Resolution No. 995 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Membe rs :
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 996, APPOINTMENT OF GERALD SMO'lHERS, EDGAR SYMMONS AND BERYL
VANDERPOOL AS LABORERS
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Mitchell, that
Resolution No. 996 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 997, AUTHORIZING <X>NDEMNATION OF PROPERTY AT TREATMENT PLANT
FOR OXIDATION PONDS
After explanation from Mr. Horstkotte of the need, as specified in the
Brown and Caldwell report, it was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member
Roemer, that Resolution No. 997 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher
None
None
REQUEST OF WASHMOBILE-UDALL COMPANY TO DISCHARGE CAR WASH WATER INTO mE SEWER
SYSTEM
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manag~r, recommended approval with the
installation of an approved type of sand trap.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the
Washmobile-Udall Company be authorized to connect the car wash water outlet to
the District sewer system if an approved type of sand trap is instaJed. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher
None
None
REQUESTS FOR RELIEF FROM LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 30 ASSESSMENTS
Letter from F. A. Dolan read and explained by Mr. Horstkotte.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member
Spiegl, that the request of F. A. Dolan for relief from Local Improvement
District No~ 30 assessment be denied. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher
None
None
Letter from W. M. Hale, Sr. read and explained by Mr. Horstkotte.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member
Salfingere, that the request of W. M. Hale, Sr. be granted and the District
proceed to pay one of the assessment bonds in full. Carried by the fol1owinft
vote:
AYES: Members:
NOES: Members:
ABSENT:' Members:
Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher
None
None
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Letter from Mrs. john C. Wayne read and explained by Mr. Horstkotte.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Spiegl,
that the request of Mrs. John C. Wayne for relief from assessment in Local
Improvement District N~. 30 be denied. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
, ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher
None
None
REQUESTS FOR ANNEXATIONS
DANVILLE AREA ANNEXATIONS
It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Roemer, that terms for
annexing the Danville properties of Hursh, Penland, Gambaldi, Hussey, Crowley,
Gomoh. Smith, Henry, Watson, johnson, Kendig, Lohstroh, and Magill be $l9l.00
per acre plus the cost of processing. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Membe rs:
Members:
Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher
None
None
PLEASANT HILL AREA ANNEXATIONS
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Spiegl, that terms for
annexing the Pleasant Hill properties of Pannell, Benson, and. Johnson be $191.00
per acre plus the cost of processing. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
, NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Membe rs :
Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher
None
None
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS FROM INESSE B. MUSSER, LEICEST:aR H. WILLIAMS, ABBOTT
ROBERTS, PAUL C. CHILDS, CHRISTINE FIENE; "BOIES & SOULE', AND JACK W. LYTLE
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Spiegl, that easements
from Inesse B. Musser, Leicester H. Williams, Abbott Roberts, Paul C. Childs,'
Christine Fiene, Boies & 'Soule', and jack W. Lytle be accepted and their recording
ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
F.e.ICE BIDS
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Roemer, Spieg1, Salfingere and Fisher
None'
None
Continued to December 20,1956.
REPEAL SECTION OF ORDINANCE 22, MAKING IT UNIVERSALLY APPLICABLE
After discussion, Mr. Nejedly was instructed to amend Ordinance 22 by
repealing that section which exempts Local Improvement Districts No.1 through
23, effective February l, 1957.
RESOLUTION NO. 998, ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION OF CARETAKER
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, explained that the classification of
Caretaker would consolidate the present Janitor and Maintenance Department
work by substituting an open Laborer's position and salary under the Budget
established.
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that
Resolution No. 998 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher
None .
None
AUTHORIZE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR CARETAKER
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that an
examination for the position of Caretaker be authorized. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
. NOES:
ARSRNT!
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EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION, 358 ACRES, ORINDA
Letter from East Bay Municipal Utility District requesting annexation read.
Member Mitchell questioned the advisability of accepting annexation if
service could be received by gravity through San Pablo.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, explained that, either way, pumping
would be required~.
Member Spiegl stated that, if the property was considered in the Brown
and Caldwell report as a service area for this District, he would favor the
annexation provided that the fees were paid in a lump sum at the time of
annexation and title to the property would transfer and be placed on the tax
roll at the time of sale.
Mr~ Horstkotte stated that the annexation fee would be $277.00 per acre.
Mr. Nejedly was instructed to prepare a letter for approval at the
meeting on December 20,1956, setting forth the terms under which the
District will annex the property.
ACCEPTANCE OF STATE HIGHWAY SEWER RELOCATION IV jOB
Upon recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, it was moved
by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that State Highway Sewer
Relocation IV job be accepted and a Notice of Completion filed. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher
None
None
CHANGE ORDER AND ACCEPTANCE OF TREATMENT PLANT DIGESTER ADDITIONS JOB
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, it was moved
by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the change order increasing
the contract in the amount of $l69.30 be approved and the Treatment Plant
Digester Additions job be accepted and a Notice of Completion filed. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl., Salfingere and Fisher
None
None
VIII .
ADjOURNMENT
At 10:30 o'clock P.M., the meeting~s adjourned by President Fisher to
December 20, 1956, at the new regular meeting place located at 1250 Springbrook
Road, Walnut Creek, California.
Presid t of the District Board of he
Central Contra Costa Sanitary Dis ict of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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