HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 07-02-57 '~'ì ,., ~. ". ~ MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOA.';.D CENTRAl CONTRA COSTA SA~IDlliY DISTRICT HELD JULY 2, 1957 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Springbrook Road, itJa1nut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on July 2, 1957, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. . The mt~eting was called to order by Presièent Fisher. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINuTES The Minutes of the meeting of June 20, 1957, were approved as presenterJ. III. APPROVAL OF BILLS It was moved by Member Sa1fingere, secondec1 uy Member P.oemer, that the bills as audited by the Auditing Committee and as submitted by the District Manager be approved, refer~ce being specifically made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 1061 to 1071, inclusive, and Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 13,672 to 13,803, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: MelJ!.bers: M:::Hlbers: Members: Mj tchell , Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None IV. HEA.'UNGS LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 40, RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1040 President Fisher opened the Heari!1g and asked for written protests; then~ beiDg none, President Fisher then ask~d if anyone wished to be heald. Mr. Fazzio, owner of Lot 9, Block 5, of the Hartz ArJdition to the TO\VTI of Danville, protested the easement on his property. Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District Nn. 40, statect that it would be moved off of the prQperty. Dr. Blumer protested any assessment on lot dedicated for the use of the ~ost Office for a parking lot. Dr. Blumer was informed that the present Hearing was not for the protest of assessments but the information given would be considered when the time co~es to levy the assessments. There being no other protests, President Fisher closed the Hearing on It.:::soJ.1.lti.c.:~ or Itlt<>.ntion :-;0. 1040, Local Improy.;:¡,:ent District No. 40. rŒSOLUTICì\ ìL,. 1053, OVEnrmLING PROTESTS A!\'D OPDERING WORK, LOC.AL IMPI1C'VR\1Eì-iT DISTRICT ì';O. 40, RECEIVE BIDS AUGUST 1, 1957 It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Spiegl, that Resolution No. 1053 be adopted. Carried by the followj.ng vote: AYES: NOES: .ABSENT: Mcmb-::rs: Members: ~.~embers : MitcheD, Roemer, Salfingerc, Spiegl and Fisher None None Mrs. Doris L::ster asked questions relative to the various charges for r:Oliilècting to the sewer, which were answered by Mr. Horstkottc. 07 02 57 :1i8" . V. OLD BUSINESS 1957-58 BUDGET President Fisher asked for a report from the Budget Committee. Member Mitchell reported that the Budget Committee questioned the size of the staff in the Inspection Department, pointing out that the number of permits issued was down and stated that some form of yardstick should be presented relativè-totthe work load. He stated that the Committee had, however, accepted Mr. Horstkotte's report with a recommendation that, in the future, a report should be presented so as to determine the work load. . I Member Mitchell stated that the Budget Committee had reduced certain equipment purchases requested for the 1957-58 Budget for a repair man set-up. He further stated the repair man work classification should be justified at a later date. Member Mitchell stated they had reviewed the staff recommendations on salaries and had arrived at figures for final determination by a full:Board session. At 8:40 o'clock P.M., the Board adjourned to an executive session for dete~mination of salaries~ At 9:30 o'clock P.M., President Fisher reconvened the meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 1054, ESTABLISHING L~ RATE FOR 1957-58 BUDGET It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spiegl, that Resolution No. 1054 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Members: Membe rs: 'Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None RESOLUTION NO. 1055, ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULE FOR 1957-58 I It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spiegl, that Resolution No. 1055 ,be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Membe rs: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None. None SALE OF TWO ACRES OF TREAThŒNT PLANT PROPERTY FOR DOG POUND SITE TO COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA FOR $4,500.00 Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, .explained the Contract and presented a map showing the location of the site. Mr. Nejedly explained that he had changed the easement clauses in the contract, stating that access could be provided by a subsequent agreement. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Deed and Agreement for sale of two acres of Treatment Plant property to the County of Contra Costa for $4,500.00. Carried by the following vote: AYES: M~mbers:Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None I CURTISS EASEMENT, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 33 Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, explained that Mr.. Curtiss was demanding $137.50 for the easement. Mr. Nejedly was instructed to proceed with condemnation. as previously authorized. ': :i: ,'. 0..7 02 57 _1. j-~ GENTRY EASEMENT, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 37 Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, explained that Mr. Gentry was demanding $1,000.00 for the eas3~ent. Mr. Nejedly was instructed to proceed with condemnation as previ()L1sJ.y authorized. VI. REPC1RTS DISTRICT MANAGER TREATMENT PLA.~T ENLARGEMENT Mr. Horstkott2, District Manager, reported on the expansicn wClrk at the Treatment Plant. AUTHORIZATION FHOM S.E"~1JER CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR VENETIAN BLINDS FOR TI-LE ACCOUNTING OFFICE Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to spend $84.bo for venetian blinds for the Accounting office. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that $84.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction Funds for venetian blinds for the Accounting office. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NO.ES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None NEW TYPE OF PIPE JOINT Mr. H~rstkotte reported on a test made by the District of a new type of pipe joint. INSPECTION OF TREATMENT PL.~T R~P~~SIGN WORK Mer' b'~r Mitchell requested that Mr. l-lorstkotte plan a \.¡~ekend ins!Jõ'.ctiC'n of the new Treatment Plant expansion work for the Directors. COUNSEL FOR TIiE DISTRICT Bf(()ìlJN AND CALDIfJELL AGREEMENT Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, presented the Brown and Cé!.J.rJwe1l agreement for signatures, stating that it was in the form approved by the District Board. It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Roemer, that the Presid¿:nt and Secretary be authori.zed to sign the agr::ement with Brown and Caldwell. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABS~NT : Members: Members: Memb3rs: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None SPorT EASEMENT, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 34 Mr. Nejedly, explained the problem. of acquiring an easement from Mr. Spott in Local Improvement District No. 34 and recommended payment of $450.00 be made in accordance with an independent appraisal. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the Spott ~aseme lt in Local Improvement District No. 34 be s~tt.led for $450.00. Carrizd by the followinf vote: AYES: NOES: ABSEJ~T : Membe rs : Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None ~L:~mb:= rs: 07 02 57 l20 VII. NHv BUSINESS H(ìlìPER J.EASJ3, TREATM:::NT PLAJH PROPERTY It was moveð by Member Salfingere, secnnðed by Member Spi~gl, that Hooper and Company be notified of the Dist rict' s int~-:nt to leas~ property at the T::eatJilèllt Plant for th~ coming year. Carried by tlL: fc',11"".ving V'-:'It,::,: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Me;nb'~rs : ~lem:x~ rs: ~.¡èmb'~ rs: Mitchell, Roem~r, Salfingere, Spiegl an1 Fisher :~one Npne REQU !~ST FOR P.ELlE_~ Fl~.c.,;\! C~)f\:NECTI(iN FEES, 1G:\G PARKER, }R '. Mr. King Parker, Jr. r'~quest~~ relief frnf1l connectiC'1l f::,~s du':è t.;) th,,~ c'st of th~ lioe to be installed to serve an 87 unit apartment hnuse no East Newell Av'=Il\1e anc1 SaIl Miguel Drive. After discussi~n, Member Spiegl stated that connection fees coul~ net be Ivaived, but credit for the assessment levÜ~(l cclI],(i be allowed if service coulr' not be obtained in the line for which thf'. propertÿ was assessed. It was moved by [\'Iember Spiegl, seconded I~y Memb.er ¡\1itchell, that if all 3-incÌl line is instalJ.eè and connection fees paid for the number of ur:i ts in the apartMent, credit would be allowed for the assessment levied if the lin2 th~ property was assessed for was not usable. Th.= ma~ilTlul'1 recoverable amount l1uè~r Or;1inance 75 for installinG. the line wo1.l1::1 be the differe!lr..e between the lin.e c()stanrJ the credit allowed for assessm~nt. Carried by tl12 ((<1lowing v(,te: A YES: NO,ES: ABSEÌ\'T: Members: }'I,~mbe rs: M"~mb~rs : Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher i'Tone None REQUEST FHO!\I !r.JALNUT KER1'XEL FOR PARTICIPATION IN TIIE COST OF A IIISTORICAL AND PROGRESS EDITION OF THE ivALNUT KERNEL After discussion, the Secretary was instructed tQ write a letter t~ the hial!lut Kern"l stating that the District dic1 not feel it coulc1 participate .ill the cost, but the District woul~ offer its support and al1v inforf'ìatic:n aT"-r1 data reÿuesteò. . ACCEPTANCE 0 F PASE.tl.IENTS It was moved by Member Spi'~gl, seconded by ~'Iember Salfinf,ere, that eas<,~itlents from Archie ~.¡cKirlle:y, i1Ialnllt Creek Sportsmen's Club. Inc., Hetta J. Lesnick, Lyle A. Dean and Danville SC)uare, Inc. be accepted and th,=ir recording ordered. Carried hy the follO1'ling vote: AYES: NOES: ABSHiT: Members: Members: nembè rs: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingare, Spiegl an~ Fisher None None H.ES()LUTION NO. 1056, APPOINTMENT Of JACK JACKSON, SURVEY MA~, PENDING EXAMINATION It was moved by Member Roemer, sec~ncted bv Member Mitchell, that Hesolution No. 1056 be adopt:~d. Carried by the f.""llowíng vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ¡V1CHloe rs : ~L'~lîlbe rs : ¡\lembe rs: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spieg.l 'ane! Fisher None None H.ESOLUTION NO. 1057, APfOINTM.E.~T OF EDG.\R SY",¡!I>.¡()NS, ASSISTANT MI'HNTENANCE MAN_,- PENDING EX Aj\U NATI Oì\T It was moved by Member Spicgl, seconded by Me 1\b.~r Roemer, that R'~solutit)n No. 1057 be adopted. Cjrried by the following vote: AYi:::S: NOES: ABSENT: Merab(~ rs: Memb,ers: Members: Mitchell, Hoerner, Salfingere, Spieç:l and ,Fisher None None 07 02 57 1. ~'~i - ..(;,,-'L. VIII . ADJOURNMENT At 10:15 0' clock P.M., the meeting was aðjourned by President Fisher to July 18, 1957. p re¡g1"ili~t£i c~6J. Central Contra Costa Sanitary JEst rict of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGN ED: -.~"_.". ..-...~.:'; ,.----, ._.~ s~:et;;:;7th-;D~~ ;~~~ Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California (f) 7 02 5 (if