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MINUI'ES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MBETII-n
OF THE DISTRICI' BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANrrAR Y DISTRICT
HELD MAY 10,1956
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The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in an Adjourned 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 May 10,1956, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Roemer.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENl':
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Salfingere and Roemer
ABSENl':
Member:
Spiegl
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUl'ES
It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Fisher, that the
Minutes of the meeting of May 3,1956, be approved subject to adding the
following sentence to Mr. Youngberg's statement under DRam AND CALIMBLL
MASTER PLAN REPORT:
"Mr. Youngberg estimated that a publicity program for the bond election
would cost approximately $13,000.00."
Carried by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Fisher, Salfingere and Roemer
None
Spiegl
III.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
None.
IV.
HBARlI-nS
None.
Member Spiegl arrived at 8:10 o'clock P.M.
BIDS FOR CONSTRæTION OF OFfICE BUILDIl'G
President Roemer called for the opening of bids for the new office
building, which were as follows:
BID A
BID B
John Buestad
Pacific Coast Builders
Robert L. Wilson
Ralph Larsen & Sons
Hancock Construction Co.
Romley Construction Co.
$139,950.00
none
none
154,713.00
none
none
$132,462.00
136,750.00
139,000.00
141,113.00
143,200.00
143,995.00
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It was moved by Member Spieg1, seconded by Member Fisher, that all bids
for the construction of the office building be rejected. Carried by the
following vote: .
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Sp~ègl, Salfingere and Roemer
None
None
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It was explained by Members Spiegl and Fisher that the bid was over the
architect's estimate and represented more money than was legally available to
the District.
v.
OLD BUSINESS
ANNUAL AUDIT
Mr. Eldo Ewert was questioned by Member Sa1f ingere as to the annual
audit and the type of checking and sampling done to assure the District of a
thorough audit.
Mr. Ewert explained the procedures followed and stated that his certificate
in the audits was an assurance that they had been made in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards and accordipgly included such tests of
accounting records, reviews of the internal control, and such other auditing
procedures that were considered necessary in the circumstances.
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Member Spiegl questioned the receipt of over-the-counter funds and their
accurate entry into the books.
Mr. Ewert stated it was a good question and a more detailed check could
be made.
It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Fisher, that
Mr. Ewert would continue to audit the District books. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABS EN'!' :
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and Roemer
None
None
BRCMN AND CALIMELL MASTER PLAN REPORT
Continued to next meeting.
BOND COUNSEL. MR. CHARLES BURGESS. KAISER & CO.
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Mr. Burgess presented a letter outlining what the services of Kaiser & Co.
as financial consultants would include at a cost of $3,500.00.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Fisher,
that the District retain Kaiser & Co. as financial consultants in accordance
with the terms of their letter of May 10,1956. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and'Roemer
None
None
ANNEXATION TERMS. SAUNDERS PROPERTY. PLEASANl' HILL
It was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Salfingere, that terms
for annexing the Saunders property be $191.00 per acre and $300.00 cost of
processing. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Members: Fisher, Salfingere and Roemer
Members: Mi tchell and Spiegl
Members: None
Member Spiegl explained that his voting "No" was, .among other things,
to help in passing the bond issue. He stated he felt that the District was
formed not to sewer the drainage area but the property within the boundaries
of the District and that the Board owed a duty to the electorate of the Di8trict.
There was nothing inimical to their interest in annexations as theoretically
annexation fees received should be used to finance outsiders, but funds have
been used for present needs. He stated he was in favor of annexing where
there is an existing health problem, but was not in favor of annexing vacant
property to be subdivided. The District should go before the voters to secure
funds needed for deficiencies within the District; the voters will not take
time to analyze other problems as the Board Members do.
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Member Mitchell stated that he was on record as desiring the
discontinuan(:e of annexations and also the . .. . .
discontinuance of connections to undevèloped properties until drainage and
sewer problems are settled, believing that the high rate of expansion should
not continue until both problems are settled. The Sanitary District Act of 1923
gives the District authority to consider the problem as a whole and a type of
financing to care for both problems should be brought to the attention of the
public as there are two problems.
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Member Fisher pointed out that annexation funds were used for expansion
of Orinda åDd Treatment Plants and that the Brown and Caldwell report pointed
out it was easier to pay by taking annexations.
Member Salfingere stated he favored annexations becuase of the health
problem.
President Roemer stated that he felt there was a health problem in the
entire watershed area and it was a benefit both to the District and to those
annexed.
VI.
REPORTS
DISTRICT MANAGER
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Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, reported on the following:
FLOOD DAMAGE FUNDS
flood damage funds in the amount of $9,257.00 were approved for payment
to the District from Civil Defense Disaster Council.
PROORESS REPORTS ON.:
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Digester installation,
New office site pr~paration,
Bishop Lane flood damage, '
Moraga Highway flood damage,
Field notes on five Local Improvement Districts completed,
Six Local Improvement Districts yet to be worked on,
Local Improvement District No. 34, start middle of June or
1956, completion in October, and
Acorn Court flood damage.
first of July,
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICI'
BARONIAN PASF.M.ENl'
It was moved by Member fisher, seconded by Member Salfingere, that Mr.
Nejedly be authorized to settle the Baronian easement in the best interests of
the District either as to amount or location. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABS EN'!' :
Members:
Members¡
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and Roemer
None
None
VII.
Nnw BUSINESS
PASEMENTS FRœt STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Fisher,that easements
over that parcel of land designated as Parcel 12, State Highway Sewer Relocatin
II, and those parcels of land designated as Parcels 1 and 2, State Highway Sewer
Relocation IV, be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following
vote: .
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENr :
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchel~, Fisher, Spiegl, Salfingere and Roemer
None
None
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ANNEXATION TERMS. ARBOR LANE
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, stated there were two existing homes
on the property.
It was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Spiegl, that terms for
annexing the property at Arbor Lane and the Danville Highway be $191.00 per
acre plus $300.00 cost of processing. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, ~piegl, Salfingere and Roemer
None
None
ANNEXATION TERMS. WITHERS AVENUE. 56+ ACRE
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It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Fisher, that renewed
terms for annexing the Woods property on Withers Avenue be $191.00 per acre
and $300.00 cost of processing. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Member: :
Members:
Mitchell, Fisher, Salfingere and Roemer
Spiegl
None
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DISTRICI' MASTER PLAN IN RELATION TO COUNl'Y PLANNI~
Member Salfingere asked about the District's Master Plan Report in
relation to the plan of Mr. O'Connell, Consultant for the County of Contra
Costa.
:..~:. '... .,.:.', .Member Fisher suggested inviting Mr. O'Connell to be present at a Board
.~ :'~et1ng.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, was instructed ,to extend an invitation
to Mr. O'Connell to attend a meeting of the Board. '
BUOOHf CCMMI'ITEE
Member Mitchell suggested a meeting to review the proposed 1956-57
budget for salaries, overtime, ordinance functions, etc.
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President Roemer appointed Members Mitchell and Spiegl as the Budget
Committee for the 1956-57 Budget.
VIII.
ADJOURNMENr
At 10:35 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Roemer to
May 24, 1956.
P eside of the District Board of
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNrERS IGNED:
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Secretary of the District Board of
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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