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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 04-24-58 (2) 21-0 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BúARD CEN1RAL CONTRA COSTA SANITfARY DIS'IRICT HELD APRIL 24, 1958 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary Djstrict convened in an Adjourned ,Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Spring- brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Cont ra Costa, State of California, on April 24!' 1958, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Fisher. I I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Mitchell, Salfinger~ Spiegl and Fisher ABSENT: Member: Roemer II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of April 3, 1958, and the Minutes of April 24, 1958,2:00 o'clock P.M., were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF BILLS It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Salfingere, 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 107 to "116, inclusive, and Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 1447 to 1501, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Membe r : Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None Roeme r I IV. HEARIIDS None. Member Roemer arrived at 8:05 o'clock P.M. V. OLD BUSINESS REQUEST OF JOHN Coo HOULIHAN FOR A-pDIENCE RE ASSESSMENT DETERMINATION, OBLATE FATIiERS' PROPER1Y, LI D 36 Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, explained that the Oblate Fathers wished to determine at this time what the cost of sewering their property would be. He stated that the annexation terms and connection charges were known factors, but they were interested in trying to determine what their assessment might approximate. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the line installed in the adjoining property, which was outside of the local improvement district and consisting of approximately 60 acres, eould be considered under Ordinance 25, as presently this line was only for the purpose of serving the Oblate Fathers' property. Mr. Horstkotte presented estimated cost figures for this line which included share of incidental expenses and downstream line. Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, gave the opinion that the District could recover from the non-contributing property and rebate to the Oblate Fathers. I After discussion, it was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Roemer, that, based upon the District Manager's presentation, the District would enter ~nto an agreement with the Oblate Fathers at time of assessment, if they request to place under Ordinance 25 the cost of sewering their property and the non-contributing property in proportion to the acreage in the respective properties. The intent to enter into the agreement would be subject to change at the time of hearing upon 04 24 58 I I I ..,~1e~1- protest ,of other property owners. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members:' Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spieg1 and Flsher Members: None Members: None OUTFALL SEWER BIDS , , The bids for the Outfall Sewer, set forth in the Minutes of the 2:00 o'clock P.M. Session of this date, were declared by the District Board and the low bidders determined were as follows: Section I - The Duncanson Harrelson Co. Section II - M. Miller Company Section III M.G.M. Construction Co. - $165,300.00 -$407,000.,00 $898,000.00 It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member 'Sa1fingere, ;that the awarding of the contract would be determined at the 8:00 p'c10ck p.N. meeting on May 1, 1958. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: : ABSENT: Mitchell, ~oemer, Sa1fingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None Membe rs : Members: Members: VI. NEW BUSINESS MR. J. A. FARNUM REQUESTS AUDIB'JCE Letter from Mr. Farnum relative to slide conditions in the Alt amount Drive area in Orinda, presented. Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, explained the serious condition of the slide area. He read a report from Mr. Marliave, Geologist, setting forth the cause, effect and restoration problem of the slide area. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the only responsibility of the District was to restore t~eir line to working condition. He stated there were approximately 12 home owners af.fected who had serious restoration problems. He suggested that a cooperative effort be made for restoration. He suggested that: the District, having a considerable problem of determining á permanent solution for the restd>zation of its facilities, proceed, with a survey whic:h would require out- side help from soil testing firms and others. Mr. Horstkotte discussed the type of corrective work needed, stating that the over-all cost could be $50,000.00 .to $60,000.00.. It was suggested that the County and the Flood Control District be con- tacted for their help in a cooperative effort for restoration. After discussion, it was .moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Sa1fingere. that monies frpm SeWer Construction General Funds be authorized for ,survey of the A1tamount Drive slide area conditions 'to determine the corrective measures needed and contact the County and the Flood Control District~:to enlist their help as to cost and engineering. Member Spiegl stated he had a similar problem to the above and disqualified himself from voting. Carried by the following vote: AYES: 'Members: NOES: Members: ABSTAINING: Member: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher None .::-', Spieg1 None Mr. Farnum expressed his appreciation for the work the District has done for the people in the aff~cted slide area DISTRICT MANAGER REQUESTS AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH E.B.M.U.D. TO SHARE COSTS OF PRECISE SURVEY OF SACRAMENTO NORTHERN RAILWAY RIGHJ' OF WAY Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, stated that it was:of mutual advantage for the District and E.B.M.U.D. to enter into an agreement and they were in poSition to: make a survey of ,the Sacramento Northern Rail~ay Right bf Way at an estimated cost of $5,000.00. 04 24 58 ~~~~ It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Sa1fingere, that thë District Manager be authorized to sign the agreement letter from E.B.M.U.D. dated April 15, 1958, and $2,500.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction Bond Funds for the District" s share of the survey costs of the Sacramento Northern Railway Right of'":Way from Lafayette to Moraga. Carried by the following vote: ; AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rgemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None RESOLUTION NO. 1108, CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE LIST FOR ASSISTANT SURVEY MAN .AND APPOINTMENT OF JACK JACKSON It was moved by. Member Roemer, seconded by Member Spiegl, that Resolution No. 1108 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: I AYES: Members: NOES: Members: . ABSENT:. Member's: BOARD MEMBERS ELECTION Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spieg1 and Fisher None None - . September 9, 1958, the second Tuesday in September, :the day estahlished for the District election; it was the opinion of Mr. Nejedly,: Cpunsel f~r the District, , that the election could be held on September 9, 1958, or September 10, 1958. It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Roemer, that the Board Members election be held on September 9, 1958, and that there shall be. 10. po.lling places. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Sa1fingere, Spieg1 and Fisher None None ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM ACME FILL CORPORATION - OUTFALL LINE It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that. the Quit Claim Deed from Acme Fill Corporation be accepted, payment of $3,145.00 from SeWer Construction Bond Funds be authorized, and its recording ordered. Carried by the., following vote:' . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: I Mitchell, Roemer, Sa1fingere, Spieg1 and Fisher None None QUIT CLAIM DEED TO HENRY W.- BEISHEIM, JR. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the President and the Secretar~ be authorized to 'execute the Quit Claim Deed to Henry W. Beisheim, Jr. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ' ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Sa1fingere, Spieg1 and Fisher. None " None / CLAIM OF KENNETH L. DEICHLER FOR D~~GES It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Sa1f~ngere, that the claim of Kenneth L. Deichler be denied. Carried by the following vote: AYES: 'Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spieg1 and Fisher None None I ." ," .The Di-štÏ'íè~ Böãta':-:reqùè'sted that a report of c1alms paid :and insurance premiums paid from January 1,1955, to date, be prepared. ANNEXATION TERMS, WALDIE PROPERTY, LIVORNA ROAD It was moved by Member Sa1fingere, seconded by Member Spieg1, that terms for annexing. the Waldie pwoperty on Livorna Road be $191.00 per acre plus cost of processing. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Mit chell, Roeme r, Salfingere, Spieg1 and Fisher. NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 0.4 24 58 ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS ("-"'1." r.. ~. o¡jo 04 24 58 It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Mitchell, that easements from Joseph C. Newell and J. H. Kultti be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: . r AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Sa1fingere, Spiegl and FIsher None None ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEED FROM LINDGREN & SWINERTON, INC. - œTFALL LINE It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the Grant Deed from Lindgren and Swinerton be accepted, payment of $1,500.00 from Bond Funds be authorized, and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Sa1fingere, Spieg1 and Fisher None None RESOWTION NO. 1109, AU1HORIZING THE DISTRICT MANAGER TO APPLY FOR FEDERAl. FUNDS It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Spiegl, that Resolution No. 1109 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None RESOLUTION NO. 1l10, AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF EASEMENTS FOR CHARLES HILL, ORINDA LINE It was moved by Member Spieg1, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution No. ll10 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATIONS The District Board adjourned to a private session to discuss Personnel Classif ications submitted by Mr. Horst1;:otte, District Manager. The District Board reconvened and stated they had unanimously approved the new Civil Service Classifications for District Employees. DIS11UCT MANAGER VII. REPORTS EMERGENCY WORK ON MORAGA TRUNK LINE Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, reported on emergency war:, on the Moraga Trunk Line; estimated cost $7,000.00. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Mitchell, that, due to the emergency and need of immediate repair, $7,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction General Funds to have the storm damages to the Moraga Trunk Line repaired on a time and material basis. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spieg1 and Fisher None None The District Board directed the District Manager to use his judgment to take care of any emergencies and report at the next meeting. PERSONNEL CHANGES AT THE 'ffiEATMENT PLANT Mr. Horstkotte reported on personnel changes pending at the Treatment Plant. TOUR OF TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Horstkotte stated that the Treatment Plant work tad progressed to the ~.l.~ point where it would be of interest to the Directors t(\ make a tour. INTEREST ON ORDINANCE 25 R~DS Mr. Horstkotte suggested that the Directors give consideration to al1(\win~ fnT interest on funös tied up under Ordinance 25 for.main line extensinns. Member Spiegl requested that a report be submitted as t<J what other Districts a re doing. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT ~one. VIII . ADJOURNMENT At 10:35 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Fisher to 11:00 o'clock A.M., May 1, 1958. / " / . ~ r.o " "" " 1', . , ;. '. ' PreSident of the Distric~ Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California .' COUNTERSIGNED: ry 0 t e istr1ct Board 0 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 04 24 58