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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 01-17-57 :- :.r MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JANUARY 17, 1957 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an Adjourned Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California. on January 17, 1957, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Fisher. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher ABSENT: Membe r : Spiegl II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of January 3, 1957, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF BILLS It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Roemer, that the biDs as audited by the Auditing Committee and as submitted by the District Manager be approved, reference being specifically made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 920 to 930, inclusive, and Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 12,848 to 12,873, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher None Spiegl OPENING OF BIDS, BYPASS PUMPING UNITS President Fisher called for the opening of bids for the Bypass Pumping Units which were as follows: Fairbanks, Morse & Co. E. C. Cooley Company $14,710.00 19,857.00 After questioning Mr. Charlesworth, representing Fairbanks, Morse & Co.. relative to meeting delivery schedule and after his statement that the factory could meet the schedule if theaward was made immediately, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Mitchell, that a contract be entered into with Fairbanks, Morse & Co. to furnish Bypass Pumping Units on their low bid of $14,710.00 and that all other bids be rejected. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: M embe rs : Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher None Spiegl President Fisher reported that he had heard from Fairbanks, Morse & Co. and they had complained of certain requirements in District contracts. Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, stated that each case must be determined separately. Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, reported on problems that had arisen at the Orinda Pumping Stations relative to the engines installed under a similar contract and the Waukesha Equipment Co. was making good on deficiencies which had developed. IV. HEARINGS None. Member Spiegl arrived at 8:30 o'clock P.M. 0, .1L 17 5'7 ~. . 4'~} . ,.,. V. OLD BUSINESS PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 18 After discussion, Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, was instructed to prepare a completely new Ordinance rather than an amended formforpresen- tation to the Board at the second meeting in February. ORDINANCE 29, AMENDING ORDINANCE 22 It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that Ordinance 29 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None None VI. REPORTS DISTRICT M~~AGER STATUS OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 34 Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, reporting on the status of Local Improvement District No. 34, stated that it was just a question now of when to call for bids again. Mrs. Selbach asked the Board why last year's bid was rejected. given an explanation. She was OFFICE SITE FENCING Mr. Horstkotte reported that the fencing of the District offic~ site was completed. 1955 FLOOD DAMAGE RECONSTRUCTION V AND VI Mr. Horstkotte reported that 1955 Flood Damage Reconstruction V and VI jobs were completed by District forces at a cost of $2,526.04, pointing out the comparison with the Engineer's estimate of $4,960.00 and a low bid, which was rejected, in the amount of $8,727.95. . LIGHTING IN DRAFTING ROOM Mr. Horstkotte reported that the lighting in the drafting room was not adequate. COMPLETION OF WORK IN LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 38 Mr. Horstkotte reported that another contractor was called in to complete work in Local. Improvement District No. 38 which the District was unable to get Domingos Balanco, contractor for the work, to complete after repeaterl r'~ques1Sover an extended period of time. . EFFECT OF RAINFALL ON DISTRICT SYSTEM Member Roemer asked if the recent rain had caused any District problems. Mr. Horstkotte.reported that I! inches of rain fell and no District problems resulted. FURNISHINGS FOR WNCHROOM Member Spiegl suggested that the lunchroom at the Oistrict office be flunished. I . It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Roemer, that $100.00 be authorized to furnish the lunchroom with necessary equipment. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Memb:-.rs: Members: Membe rs : Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None None 01 1 r; 57 b,,-> COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT APPROVAL OF WORK IN LOCAL IMPROVru~T DISTRICT NO. 38 Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, stated that under the circumstances he approved the work ordered in Local Improvement District No. 38. BARGONES LITIGATION Mr. Nejedly reported that the Bargones suit would go to trial in March. LETTER TO EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT RELATIVE TO ANNEXATION OF ORINDA PROF ERTY Member Mitchell questioned the wording in the letter to the East Bay Municipal Utility District relative to annexing the 358 acre parcel in Orinda. Member Mitchell stated that his interpretation was it refers only to the 358 acres in their letter requesting annexation. VII. NEW BUSINESS LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 39 RESOLUTION NO. 999, FINDING NECESSITY It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Spiegl, that Resolution No. 999 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Membe rs: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Sa1fingere and Fisher None None RESOLUTION NO. 1000, DIRECTING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIQ.¡ S AND DESIGNATING ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Spiegl, that Resolution No. 1000 be adopted. Carried by the follo\ring vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None None RESOLUTION NO. 1001, AOOPTING PLANS AND SPECI FICATIONS It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Spiegl, that Resolution No. 1001 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None None RESOLUTION NO. 1002, APPROVING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT MAP It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Spiegl, that Resolution No. JO02 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None None RESOLUTION NO. 1003, APPOINTING ENGINEER, DIRECTING PREPARATION OF PROCEEDINGS AND FIXING COMPENSATION AND CHARGES It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Spiegl, that Resolution No. 1003 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spieg1, Salfingere and Fisher None None 01 17 57 G)~ RESOLUTION NO. 1004, RESOLUTION OF INTENTION It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Spiegl, that Resolution No. 1004 be adopted and that the Secretary be directed to set the date for the Hearing. Carried by the following vote; AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None None ANNEXATION TERMS, ROLLEY PROPERTY, . GRAYSON ROAD It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Salfingere, that terms for annexing the Rolley property on Grayson Road, Pleasant Hill, be $191.00 per acre plus cost of processing. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: LETTER FROM R. E. MUMFORD Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Sa1fingere and Fisher None None Letter from Mr. R. E. Mumford, Local Improvement District No. 38, was read and ordered filed. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Mèmber Salfingere, from Alfred M. Turney, Arnold G. Ure, Harley B. McNichols, Carroll Donald R. Cochran, Irving G. Grundel, Jr., Robert C. Goelz, Andrew Alfred D. Lange, Bartlett B. Heard, Jr., Joseph J. Dirickx, Melton P. J. Loughlin, Elmer Felker, William P. Wood, and Owèn S. Dibbern and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Members: Members: that easements W. Nelson, A. Knudsen, Vallens, be accepted Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None' None OUTFALL LINE VS. OXIDATION PONDS After discussion, Mr. Horstkotte was instructed to prepare a report showing what effect the re-progranIDiing of work and sale of Bonds and proceeding with the Outfall Line rather than the Oxidation Ponds will have on the tax rate as presently scheduled. Continued to February 7, 1957, for Mr. Horstkotte's report. CHANGE ORDERS, CONSTRUCTION OF OFFICE BUILDING Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, explained the changes amounting to $359.00. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that the change orders for the Construction of Office Building contract be approved and payment from Sewer Construction General Fund be authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and Fisher None None SAC~ŒNTO NORTHERN RAILWAY LICENSE AGRE~ŒNT, 1955 FLOOD DAJ~GE RECONSTRUCTION IV It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere" that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the lie ense agreement with the Sacramento Northern Railway. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl, Salfingere and' Fisher None None 01 17 57 A ,-In- ':') ::Y' VIII . ADJOURNMENT At 10:40 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Fisher to February 7,1957. Presid nt of the District Board f Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ..---.--;:::::;> . -_.'é<:~~>4"~~ Secretary of the District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State òf California 01 17 57