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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 08-22-57 ..;', q,~ .1 '. J...., MI NUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEET! NG OF TIlE DI STRI CT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD AUGUST 22, 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 August 22, 1957, at 8:00 o'c1ock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Fisher. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the Minutes of the meeting of August 1,1957, be approved subject to amending the portion under VII. NEW BUSINBSS, PROTEST OF A. D. FREDENBURG RE APPLICATION OF ORDINANCE 25, SHADY GLEN ROAD EXTENSION #2 to include the following: "A complaint by Mr. Fredenburg over alleged discourteous treatment by a member of the staff was heard, the Board apologies were offered, and the matter was referred to the District Manager for appropriate action." Motion amending Minutes carried by the following vote: A YES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: ~iembe'rs: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None. III. APPROVAL OF BILLS It was moved by Member Sa1fingere, seconded by Member Roemer, 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 22 to 27, inclusive, and Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 233 to 283, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: "tembers: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spieg1 and Fisher None None OPENING OF BIDS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 36 President Fisher called for the opening of bids for Local Improvement District No. 36, which were as follows: Martin Bros., Inc. Vincent Rodrigues Construction, Inc. M.G.M. Construction Co. McGuire and Hester Halbach Pipeline Construction Co. Manuel Marques, Jr. Radich & Fergusson, Inc. & Martin F. Kordick Paul W. Wasson John H. McCosker, Inc. $242,108.82 251,868.20 264,311.40 271,270.50 278,994.13 298,835.10 304,894.80 320,224.00 347,097.40 RESOLUTION NO. 1068, AWARD OF CONTRACT, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 36 It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Spiegl, that Resolution No. 1068 be adopted, awarding contract for Local Improvement District No. 36 sewers to Martin Bros., Inc. on their low bid of $242,108.82. Carried by the 08 22 57 ~ . ' ;: follwing vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None' OPENING OF BIDS ON VEHICLES After checking the bids presented, Mr. Horstkotte, District Manage~ reported that Rett-White Motor Sales Co. was the low bidder. It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the following vehicles be purchased from Rett-White Motor Sales Co. on their low bid of $5,128.73 plus tax, with the following listed trade-ins: VEHICLES 2 1957 Ford ! ton Pickups 1 1957 Ford F250 3/4 Ton Express 1 1957 Ford F250 3/4 ton Chassis and Cab 1 1957 Ford Business Coupe TRADE-INS Truck #2,1953 Chevrolet Pickup with Dump Body Truck #4, 1953 Chevrolet Pickup with Dump Body Truck #5,1954 Chevrolet Pickup Truck Truck #7, 1953 Chevrolet Pickup Truck Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES': ABSENT: Membe rs : Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Sa1fingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None IV. HEARINGS LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 39 ASSESSMENTS President Fisher opened the Hearing and asked for written protests; there being none, he asked if anyone wished to be heard. Mr. Higley asked the basis for the assessments and an explanation was given by Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 39. As there were no protests, President Fisher declared the Hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 1067, CONFIRMiNG ASSESSMENT, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 39 It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere, that Resolution No. l067 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Membe rs : Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None V. OLD BUSINESS REQUEST OF OBLATE FATIlERS FOR CLARI FICATION OF FEES CHARGED Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, explained that he would apply annexation fees under Ordinance 24 in , the normal manner of cha~ging annexation fees only on that portion of the property that would require sewer serVice; an approved map designating the area requiring sewer service to be filed with the District. After discussion, President Fisher stated that the application of Ordinance 24 would apply to the Oblate Father's property as recommended by Mr. Horstkotte. 08 22 57 "~ ~'~Q. , "'.,,' VI. REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER PROTEST OF MR. VON GUENTIINER RE CONNECTION FEES Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, reported that Mr. Von Guenthner, who was present, was protesting the payment of connection fees for twelve laundry outlets in a twelve unit apartment when there was only one laundry outlet for 'the use of the apartment building. Mr. Von Guenthner stated that in listing the fixtures, as designated on ,the fo.rm supplied by the District, one laundry outlet was listed. Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, stated that as the Ordinance was written a charge for one laundry outlet would be proper. After discussion, it was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere, that Mr. Von Guenthner would be charged for only one laundry outlet and those previously charged for more latmdry outlets than were installed would be entitled to refunds for charges above the existing number of laundry outlets. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABS.ENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, was instructed to amend the fixture charges in Ordinance 29 to provide that laundry outlets in multiple residences would be charged for on the basis of the number of residential units using the outlet rather than the number of actual laundry outlets. Mr. Nejedly said it would be ready later in the meeting for a first reading. AU'IHORIZATION FROM SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF SPARE 'IURBO CHARGER Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, requested authorization to purchase a spare Turbo charger for the Orinda Pump Station at an estimated cost of $950.00. It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere, that $950.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for the purchase of a spare Turbo charger. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None Member Mitchell stated that, before any further authorizations are made from Sewer Construction funds, Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, should submit a report showing the need for Sewer Construction funds on the short term and the long term. President Fisher instructed Mr. Horstkotte to prepare a report and asked when it would be available. Mr. Horstkotte stated it would be ready for the next meeting. AU'IHORIZATION FOR COURSE IN INSTRUMENTATION Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to send a District employee to Foxborough, Massachusetts, for a course in instrumentation so as to be informed regarding the operation of the new equipment being installed at the Treatment Plant; cost of the trip approximately $600.00 to $700.00. After discussion concerning the advisability of sending a man to receive instructions, the matter was continued to the next meeting. ANCIENT REMAINS AT TREATMENT PLANT EXCAVATION Mr. Horstkotte reported on the finding of ancient remains during the exca- vations at the Treatment Plant which he said were turned over to the Junior College. 08 22 57 l ~~.~ EASEMENTS IN LOCAL IMPROVEMfNT DISTRICT NO. 36 Mr. Horstkotte reported on the disposition of the easement problems in Local Improvement District No. 36. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CONNECTION FEE ORDINANCE 29 Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, read a proposed amendment to the connection fee Ordinance 29 which will be incorporated into a new Ordinance 32, repealing Ordinance 29. PETERSON LITIGATION Mr. Nejedly reported that the brief was prepared on the Peterson case. Board Members expressed their interest in the brief stating they would like to read it. Mr. Nejedlywas instructed to see that those who were interested re- ceived copies. ADLER LITIGATION (WALDEN AREA FLOOD) Mr. Nejedly stated that the Adler case (Walden Area Flood) was demurred in favor of the District but he assumed it would be appealed. SANITARY ASSOCIATION BILL Mr. Nejedly reported that copies of the Sanitary Association's sponsored bill passed at the last Legislature had been received. ORDINANCE RE BOND REQUIREMENTS Mr. Nejedly reported that the existing Ordinance relative to the bonds required for subdivision and main line work would not, require modification and that he was sending a letter to Mr. Horstkotte regarding procedure. VII. NEW BUSINESS LEITER FROM MR. VICTOR W. SAU~, PUBL~C WORKS DIRECTOR Letter from Mr. Victor W. Sauer,Pub1ic Works Director of Contra Costa County, relative to the relocation ~f sewers on the San Pablo Dam Road, read. President Fisher instructed the Secretary to prepare a reply for his signature. REQUEST OF PAUL W. WASSON, CONTRACTOR FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 33 FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the request of Paul W. Wasson for an extension of time for the work in Local Improvement District No. 33. be denied. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Melilbe rs: Mitchell, Roeme~, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None REQUEST OF JOHN H. MC COSKER, INC., CONTRACTOR FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 34 FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the request of John H. McCosker, Inc. for an extension of time for the work in Local Improvement District No. 34 be denied. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 24, HEAL'lH OFFICER'S CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY No action taken; ordered filed. 08 22 ~;~' ~ 'JI ,~, ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Salfingere, that easements from Acalanes Union High School District, John Perrelli, Fuller & Eyman, W. Bradbury Barber, Jr., Johanna Oakley, Roy G. Pagnello, Vaughn V. Cohune, Howard A. Waite, Ira I. Somers, Northern California Conference Ass'n. of the Seventh Day Adventists, Charles R. Nelson, E. Austin Root, Chesapeake Company, Dorothy E. Close, George Foster, Alan, V. Bartlett, Tenus Marie Holcombe, Robert E. Anderson, Union Oil Company, P.G. & E. Company, Clarence J. Woodard, Mary Ferreira, B.P.O.E., and James R. Perrell be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: ~ AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None AGREEMENTS FOR EASEMENT FROM UNION OIL COMPANY It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the agreements with the Union Oil :Company for easements required in Local Improvement Dist~ict No. 40. Carried by the followipg vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None RESOLUTION NO. l069, LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR MEMBER SALFINGERE It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution No. 1069 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINING: ABSENT: Members: Membe rs: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Spiegl and Fisher None Salfingere None RESOLUTION NO. 1070, AUTHORIZING MR. HORSTKOTTE" DISTRICT MANAGER, TO ACT IN OFFICIAL CAPACITY IN REQUESTING FEDERAL AID UNDER FEDERAL LAW NO~ 660 It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution No. 1070 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None RESOLUTION NO. 1071, AUTIIORIZING CONDEMNATION OF EASEMENTS UNABLE TO NEGOTIATE IN LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 40 It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 1071 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Membe rs: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None REQUEST FOR REFUND OF CONNECTION FEE, REMLO CONSTRUCTION CO. Letter from Remlo Construction Co., requesting refund of connection fee paid for #8 Latimer Place, Walnut Creek, presented. It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the request of Remlo Construction Co. for refund of connection fee for #8 Latimer Place, Walnut Creek, be denied. Carried by the following vote. ' . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: I Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None ' None 08 22 57 i35 VIII . ADJOURNMENT At 10:00 o'clock P.M. the meeting was adjourned by President Fisher to September 5, 195~ COUNTERSIGNED: ~ ~."'7 /-/ -~ ~~- ~.,¿g~".. Secretary of the District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 08 22 .;y ~ tJ; ','