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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 07-17-58 31 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JULY 17, 19.58 'n I ) 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 July 17,1958, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. In the absence of President Fisher, the meeting was called to order by Member Mitchell. Member Mitchell was unanimously elected President Pro Tem. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Salfingere, Spieg1 and Mitchell ABSENT : Members: Fisher and Roemer II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meetings of July 3, 1958, and July 10, 1958, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF BILLS None. IV. HEARINGS r-, i i ,_J LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 36 ASSESSMENTS. CONTINUED President Pro Tem Mitchell stated that the Board Membe~s were sitting as a board of equalization for the final determination of the assessments in Local Improvement District No. 36. He explained the assessment procedure and the manner of making payments. Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local I.~rovement District No. 36, reviewed the assessment protests carried over from the previous meeting, which were as follows: Assessment No. 36-6-7, J.P. Brannon Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 36, stated that - he had inspected the property with a representative of the Flood Control District and recommended the assessment be reduced to 6-3/4 units. Mr. James Ring, attorney for Mr. Brannon, stated this was acceptable to Mr. Brannon. , It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the assessment on Parcel No. 36-6-7 be reduced to 6-3/4 units, as recommended by Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 36. Carried by the following vote: 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Members: Members: Salfingere, Spiegl, and Mitchell None Fisher ~nd Roemer Assessment No. 36-8-3, Henry Larrabee Letter from Mr. Larrabee, relative to the proposed increase in his assessment, was read. Mr. Larrabee stated that he did not have a direct connection and it would be necessary to obtain an easement prior to connecting. Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 36, recommended that the assessment be increased from 1/4 to 1/2 unit. 07 17 5'8 4: It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spieg1, that the assess- ment on Parcel No. 36-8-3 be increased to 1/2 unit from 1/4 unit, as recommended by Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 36. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Salfingere, Spiegl and Mitchell None Fishe rand Roeme r Assessments Nos. 36-8-6 and 36-8-7, Francis C. and Audria M. Cline Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 36, stated he had inspected the property covered by Assessment No. 36-8-7 with a repre- sentative of the Flood Control District, and said that the drainage problem was a limited one and recommended there be no modification of the assessment. ~ He further stated that a portion of Parcel No. 36-8-6 had been sold to the owners of Parcel No. 36-8-5. He recommended that the assessment for Parcel No. 36-8-6 be reduced to 2 units from 2-1/4 units. This portion added to Parcel No. 36-8-5 would not affect this assessment. It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the protest as to Assessment No. 36-8-7 be denied and that the assessment on Parcel No. 36-8-6 be reduced to 2 units from 2-l/4 units and the Assessment Diagram be amended to show the change in Parcels Nos. 36-8-6 and 36-8-5. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Salfingere, Spiegl and Mitchell NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Fisher and Roemer Assessment No. 36-l4-2. C. R. Cortsen Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 36, stated he had inspected the road, culvert, and shoulder of the road. He stated he was satisfied with the condition of the road and culvert and the contràctor had made arrangements to repair the shoulder of the road. He recommended that the protest be denied. ~ It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spiegl, that the protest of Mr. Cortsen, Parcel No. 36-14-2, be denied. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Salfingere, Spiegl and Mitchell None, Fisher and Roemer Assessment No. 36-16-13. Frank W. Ladd and Hiram D. Hall Mr. Ladd presented a survey by Mr. Coleman, Licensed Surveyor, showing a proposed plan for subdividing Parcel No. 36-l6-13. Mr. Ladd stated that a large portion of the property was not practical for subdivision. Mr.,Ladd also requested that the assessment be divided in accordance with the map presented. After discussion and a determination of the Board that the steep portion of the property could be divided into larger parcels than the minimum required under the zoning, it was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spiegl. that the assessment be reduced to l6-l/4 units and that the two parcels be designated as Nos. 36-l6-l3 and 36-l6-l4 and the assessment divided 9-1/4 units for Parcel No. 36-16-13 and 7 units for Parcel No. 36-l6-l4. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Salfingere, Spiegl and Mitchell None Fisher and Roemer L Assessment No. 36-l3-1. David Boling Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 36, stated that Mr. Boling's protest was valid in that the property was not a buildable site under the zoning and recommended a zero assessmeât. 07 17 58 51 It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spiegl, that the assessment on Parcel No. 36-13-1 be reduced to zero. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Members: Members: Salfingere, Spiegl and Mitchell None Fisher and Roemer ...., Assessment No. 36-6-38, Antonio Turrin Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 36, stated that he had reviewed the subdivision plan presented by Mr. Turrin and recommended that the assessment be reduced to 6 units. . j It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spiegl, that the assessment for Parcel No. 36-6-38 be reduced to 6 units of assessment. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Me.bers: Members: Members: Salfingere, Spiegl and Mitchell None Fisher and Roemer President Pro Tem Mitchell asked if anyone in the audience wished to be heard. Mr. McJunkin, Assessment Parcel No. 36-l4-3, protested more than seven acres of his property being included in the Improvement District and protested more than the seven acres being assessed. Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 36, explained that the District had prepared a description for a seven-acre parcel for Mr. McJunkin to record so that this could be done, which Mr. McJunkin failed to do because of indécision on his part. Mr. McJunkin requested that the assessment be divided as to the approximat~ly seven-acre parcel and the remainder, and withdrew his protest. ~ It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere, that.Assessment Parcel No. 36-l4-3 be divided and the two parcels be designated as Parcels Nos. 36-14-3 and 36-14-4; the assessment on Parcel No. 36-14-3 to be 6 units and the assessment on Parcel No. 36-14-4 be 8 units. Carried by the following vote: í ¡ AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Salfingere, Spiegl and Mitchell None Fisher and Roemer RESOLUTION NO. 1125. OVERRULING PROTESTS AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 36 - It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere, that Resolution No. 1125 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Salfingere, Spiegl and Mitchell' None Fisher and Roemer LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 24, RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1123 President Pro Tem Mitchell asked Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 24, to make a statement concerning the area included in the Improvement District. l Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 24, explained that the proceedings were commenced by the County Health Officer's Certificate which stated the necessity for sewers in the area, which he described. President Pro Tem Mitchell opened the Hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 1123 and asked for written protests, which were as follows: Letter from Mr. J. C. Creagmile, relative to service presently available to his property, wes read. 07 17 58 6 The service being provided in Local Improvement District No. 24 to the southern and northern ends of Mr. Creagmile's property was explained to him. Letter from Mr. Perry X. Kreider, stating service was available to his property at the present time, was read. Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 24, explained that the Kreider property was included for descriptive purposes and would not be assessed. Letter from Mr. L. H. McPherson, protesting inclusion in the Improvement District because of no benefit, was read. Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 24, explained that a portion of the property would benefit and that portion that would ,serve into other lines would not be assesed. ~ Letter from Mr. Harold Turner, attorney for Mr. Wa¡ ter S. Leland, protesting the location of the easement on his property, was read.. Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 24, explained the necessity for the easement as located. President Pro Tem Mitchell a$ked if all~'one in ttte audience wished to be heard. Mr. Gudmunsoll protested the location of the easement on his property. Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 24, explained the necessi t~r for the easement as located. Mr. Charles Daniels of Amigo Lane stated that the sewers, as located, WDt1ld not serve hib property. Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 24, explail~d that this would be taken into consideration at the time of spreading the assess- men ts. Mr. Robert Ray requested information regarding the location cf the sewers on Ball Road, which was explained by Mr. Horstkotte. ~ Mrs. Vinther requested information relative to septic tank failures in the area. It was explained to her that this information would have to come from the County Health Department. RESOLUTION NO. 1126. OVERRULING PROTESTS AND ORDERING. WORK. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 24 It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spiegl, that Resolution No. 1126 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Salfingere, Spiegl and Mitchell None Fisher and Roemer V. OLD IIJSINESS MR. SHELDON RANKIN RE TICE VALLEY SCHOOL Mr. Rankin, Walnut Creek Elementary School District Superintendent, requested annexation terms for the Tice Valley School and asked that the District prepare plans and specifications and handle the awarding of the contract and inspection of the work ,the cost of which would be borne by the School District. ~ After discussion, it was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spiegl, that terms for annexing the Tice Valley School property be $l9l.00 per acre plus cost of processing, the District Manager, be authorized to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications and the call for bids, and that Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, prepare an agreement to be executed by the Sanitary District and the School District prior to the awarding of a contract for the work. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Salfingere, Spiegl an~ Mitchell None Fisher and Roemer 07 17. 58 ~ , I , J ~ \ ) l 7. 1958-1959 BUDGHI' At the suggestioná Member Salfingere, the amount allowed for Meals, Hotels and Transportation was reduced from $l,OOO.OO to $500.00. It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spieg1, that the Budget for 1958-l959, as presented by the District Manager and the Budget Committee, be accepted with the exception that the amount allowed for Meals, Hotels and, Transportation be reduced from $1,000.00 to $500.00. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Salfingere, Spiegl and Mitchell Members: None Members: .Fisher and Roemer RESOUJTION NO. 1127. SETTING THE TAX RATE FOR 11IE RUNNING EXPENSE FUND FOR THE YEAR 1958-1959 AT .342 CENTS PER $100.00 OF ASSESSED VALUATION AND THE AMaJNT NECESSARY FOR BOND INI'EREST AND RETIREMENT It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Sa1fingere, that Resolution No. 1127 be adopted. Carried by the followi~g vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Salfingere, Spiegl and Mitchell None Fisher and Roemer Members: Members: Members: RESOLUTION NO. 1128. ESTABLISHING JOB CLASSIFICATION SœEDULE FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spiegl, that Resolution No. 1128 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Salfingere, Spiegl and Mitchell None Fisher and Roemer Members: Members: Members: RESOLUTION NO. 1129. 1958-1959 SALARY SCHEDULE It was moved by Member Spicgl, seconded by Member Salfingere, that Resolution No. 1129 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Salfingere, Spiegl and Mitchell None Fisher and Roemer Members; Members: Members: UTILITY AGREEMENT WITH OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Continued to the next meeting. HOOPER LEASE. OXID~TION PONDS PROPERTY Referred to Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District. VI. NEW BUSINESS EXTENSION OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR JOSEPH FANSLER. CARETAKER It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere, that Joseph Fansler's leave of absence be extended to September 1,1958. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT s Salfingere, Spiegl and Mitchell None Fisher and Roemer Members: Members: Members: AU'IHORIZATION FOR SLIDE REPAIR ON VIA FLOREADO AND arHER LOCATIONS BEING REPAIRED - BY THE cœNTY ROAD DEP ARTMBNT After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, it was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere, that Sewer Construction General funds be authorized to make the necessary repairs to sewers caused by slide damage in cooperation with the C~unty Road Department at the time they are doing work to restore the slide damaged areas. Carried by the following vote: 07 17 58 8 AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Membêrs: Members: Salfingere, Spiegl and Mitchell None Fisher and Roemer CORRESPONDENCE FROM CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPA.~Y Letter from Continental Insurance Company, denying claim of Lewis and stating they would defend, reserving the right to deny liability, presented. REQUEST OF DOUGLAS E. CARLSON FOR WAIVER OF CERTAIN CONNECTION FEES IN SAN MIGUEL RANCHO UNIT 3 Mr. Carlsen explained that the charge for garbage disposals and dishwashers came after their costs had been established for their homes and asked for relief. l........ After discussion, Mr. Carlsen was told that relief could not be given beyond August 2 for those homes that were ready for connection and paid the necessary fees; August 2 being the six-month grace period after establishing the charges under such circumstances. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FROM J. H. TARMAN It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spiegl, that the easement from J. H. Tarman be accepted and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:.., AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Salfingere, Spiegl and Mitchell None Fisher and Roemer AGREEMENT WI'IH SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY FOR CROSSING AT PROSPECT AVENUE, DANVILLE, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 40 It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the Presi- dent Pro Tem and Secretary be authorized to execute the agreement allowing the District to cross the railroad on Prospect Avenue, Danville, Local Improvement District No. 40. Carried by the following vote: ~ AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Salfingere, Spiegl and Mitchell None Fisher and Roemer RESOWTION NO. 1130, AUTIJORI ZING PRES I DENT FI SUER TO BE ABSENT FROM THE UNITED STATES UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15,1958 . It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spiegl, that Resolution No. ll30 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Salfingere, Spiegl and Mitchell None Fisher and Roemer VII. REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER STATUS OF WORK ON OUTFALL LINE AND AT TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, reported that 't>lo of the three contractors had started work on the OUtfall Line. He also reported that the Treatment Plant Enlargement work was approximately 95'70 complete. l..- PERSONNEL MATI'ERS Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, took up two personnel matters with the District Board in a private session. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT CALIFORNIA SANITARY DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, reported 'on the coming meeting of the California Sanitary Districts Association at Santa Barbara. 07 17 58 1 : J ,r ¡ l 9. Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager, suggested that the Board authorize $IOO.OO toward Mr. Nèjedly's expenses. It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere, that $100.00 be authorized toward the expenses of Mr. Nejed1y's trip to attend the California Sanitary Districts Association meeting at Santa Barbara. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Members: Members: Sa1fingere, Spiegl and Mitchell None' Fisher and Roemer VIII . ADJOURNMENT At 11:45 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Pro Tem Mitchell to 'August 7,1958. President P Tem Mitchell 0 the District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: S f the District Board of Central Con ra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 07 17 58