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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 11-20-58 37:. MINUTES OF AN ADJOORNED REGULAR MEETING OF 'l1Œ DISTRICT BOARD CEN'IRAL CON'lRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD NOVEMBER 20, 1958 ,., 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 November 20,1958, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. , ¡ The meeting was called to order by President Fisher. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher ABSENT: Member: Spiegl II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of November 6,1958, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF BIILS None. IV. HEARItGS None. V. OLD BUSINESS ~ BROWN AND CALDWELL REPORT RE OOTFAIL LINE I l J Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that he had scheduled the report for the first meeting of each month. Mr. Horstkotte reported on the progress of the OUtfall Line work. Member Spiegl arrived at 8:10 o'clock P.M. CORRESPONDENCE FROM C. TERENCE RING Letter from Mr. C. Terence Ring, Attorney, thanking the Board for considering him for the position of Counsel for the District, was read. SBeONDARY TRUNK SEWERS Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that his letter to the Members of the Board dated October 16,1958, set forth his thoughts regarding the installation of secondary trunk sewers. 1 , J Member Mitchell questioned the basis of justification for using Sewer Construction Funds for secondary trunks. He stated that, if a revolving fund was established for the installation of secondary trunks under rebate procedure, to make it effective there would have to be a fast recovery-~in his opinion, not more than two years. Mr. Horstkotte stated that there would have to be justification for each particular line and the establishment of priority. Member Roemer stated that acceptance of the plan would not make it effective until some line had been approved and authorized by the District Board. . After discussion, the Members of the Board agreed that the program of installing secondary trunks into the various watershed areas within and without the present District boundaries, as suggested in Mr. Horstkotte's letter of October l6, 1958, was desirable if a means of financing could be worked out. 11 20 58 3B The recommended plan for financing secondary trunk sewers, presented in the letter of October 16,1958, was discussed without agreement. SEWER USE œARGE Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented the Board with a memorandum of information and recommendation for a sewer use charge. President Fisher requested that Mr. Horstkotte explore the possibility of obtaining outside funds for the installation 'of secondary trunk sewers. SEPTIC TANKS Mr. McMorrow, of the County Health Department, was present and informed the District Board that the policing and issuance of permits for septic tanks within the Sanitary District boundaries has increased considerably in the past several years. He stated that more effort should be put forth to get properties connected to the sewers particularly when sewers are within a reasonable distance. He further stated that the Board of Supervisors has a certain respon- sibility for a solution to the problem; they could, by Ordinance" refuse the use of septic tanks if sewers were within a reasonable distance. ~ , , RESOUJTIrn NO. l145. TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RE MASTER PLAN FOR SEWERS It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution No. 1145 be adopted. Carried by the following vot~: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Membe rs: Members: Membe rs: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None VI. NEW BUSINESS ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Mitchell, that ease- ments from Ralph G. Capps and Laurence P. Rogers be accepted and their record- ing ordered. Carried by the following vote: -....J AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None CIVIL DEFENSE PROPERTY AGREEMENTS It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the several agreements for the maintenance, use, and availability of the several pieces of equipment obtained from the County Civil Defense administration. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher Membe rs: None Members: None VII. REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER STA'lUS OF CONS'lRUCTION AT TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that the new engines at the Treatment Plant were ready for operation. ~ PROTECTIVE SYSTEM FOR WATER SERVICE AT TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Horstkotte reported that the Health Department was requiring that the District install a protective system for the water service at the Treatment Plant that could cost the District $15,000.00 to $16,000.00.. He explained the system to the Members of the Board and stated that Brown and Caldwell and he were of the opinion that the District was meeting the requirements for protecting the water system at the Treatment Plant. .11 20 58 - 3911. Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, stated that the District could refuse to comply and a restraining order would prevent California Water Service from cutting off the water service until a Court determination was obtained. Mr. Horstkotte said he was meeting with the State Health Department for a final determination of their requirements. COONSEL FOR THE DISTRICT SACRAMENTO NORTHBRN RAILWAY RIGHI' QF WAY "1 \ J Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, requested tha~ ~he District: management negotiate a settlement for the Sacramento Northern Railway property which reverted to the Olivieras, consisting of approximately 3 acres. It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the District management be authorized to negotiate with the 01ivieras for the Sacramento Northern Railway right of way which reverted to them and is presently under condemnation by the District; the negotiations not to extend beyond December 4, 1958, (the next meeting date), and that any proposal for settlement be submitted to the District Board. Carried by the following vote: AYES s NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None VIII . ADJœRNMENT At 9:45 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Fisher to December 4,1958. ~ I J CœNTERSIGNEDt ~ Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California n 11 20 58 --, - ,--_. ---- -,,-------'- -",--",--, ---.---". - --,,---, -- ---- - ----- --