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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 12-04-58 40 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DIS1RICT HELD DEC~œER 4, 1958 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, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on December 4, 1958, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. ~ The meeting was called to order by President Fisher. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Sa1fingere and Fisher ABSENT: Membe r: Spiegl II. APPROV AL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of November 20, 1958, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF BILLS It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that the bills as audited by the Auditing Committee and as submitted by the D1strict Manager- Engineer be approved, reference being specifically made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 236 to 256, inclusive, and Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 2558 to 2689, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher None Spiegl Member Spiegl arrived at 8:05 o'clock P.M. ~ IV. HEARINGS None. V. OLD BUSINESS ALTAMOUNT SLIDE AREA Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that the work in the A1tamount slide area was completed with the exception of the relocation of the sewers, which would be completed in the Spring after the ground has settled. Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to pay George F. Casey Co. $14,276.02 at the present time and the balance of $1,586.23 for the total cost of the work after the expiration of the lien period. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Spiegl, that the George F. Casey Co. be paid $14,276.02 at this time and the 10% balance of $1,586.23 after the expiration of the lien period. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None ~ Residents of the Altamount Slide area in Orinda presented a letter of appreciation to the District Board for its coopètatióãincorrecting the slide condition in the Altamount area. The residents present commended Mr. Horstkotte, Mr. Dalton, and Mr. Nejedly for their courtesy and cooperation. BROWN AND CALDWELL REPORT RE OOTFALL LINE Members of the District Board stated they were satisfied with the progress report on the Outfall Line which was mailed to them prior to the meeting. 12 04 58 41. Mr. Horstkotte reported that Miller & Co. had run into trouble on Schedule II since the report. He stated they had run into a section that may require going 15 to 20 feet for a good foundation, needing extra fill material to support the pipe properly. -- Mr. Horstkotte stated that the Outfall Line was expected to be completed by March 1, 1959. PURCHASE OF OLIVEIRA PROPERTY. LINE E ~ Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained the appraisal of Mr. E. R. Holabird, appraiser, which was submitted by Mr.J. Longacre, attorney for the Oliveiras. Mr. Horstkotte ~tated that t~ Oliveiras had agreed to accept $~8,140~00 for the approximately 3.30 acre parcel subject to two existing rights of way and one new right of way at the southern end of the property. t J Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, recommended purchase of the property at $18,140.00 subject to the th~ee rights of way. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Spiegl, that the approxi- mately 3.30 acres of Oliveira property, which they acquired by reversionary rights from the Sacramento Northern Railway. be purchased for $18,140.00 plus title insurance policy costs, payable from Sewer Construction Bond Funds, the acceptance of a good and sufficient deed and its recording authorized at the close of the title company escrow; title to be a fee title subject only to the following easements: 1. 2. 3. between lots 39 and 40 of Glenside Estates at lot 46, Glenside Estates The southern portion of the 3.30 acre parcel 60' feet into the south- easterly boundary of the Oliveira property Carried by the following vote: ~ AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None . I SECONDARY TRUNKS Mr. Horstkotte stated that the logical way to get secondary trunks into the various minor watershed areas was to establish a watershed line charge. He referred to the Geeting Mangini property in Pleasant Hill, used as an example in his memorandum of October 16,1958, and their immediate needs. He suggested they use existing facilities and contribute to a line charge on the basis of $128.03 per acre and not install 2,200 feet of undersized line as proposed. The Members of the Board discussed the various problems of installing secondary trunks without agreement as to how financing could be accomplished. The problems discussed were: use of Dist~ict funds; priority of one area over another; exact line locations; anticipation of overloaded areas; estimate of secondary line funds needed; recoverable features, and financial plan. After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Salfingere, that, in lieu of the previous agreement to install 2,200 feet of undersized line, the Geeting Mangini developers contribute $5,995.00 to Watershed 24 for the installation of secondary trunks. Carried by the following vote: l , } AYES: NOES: . ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None SEWER USE CHARGE The Members of the District Board discussed the sewer use charge as reco,mmended by Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer,' in his memorandum. The Members discussed the effect of a sewer use charge on the 'reduction of taxes, connection fees, annexation fees, for running expense only, for a revolving fund to extend sewers in anticipation of growth on a-rebate basis, and the effect on the individual taxpayer. 12 04 58 4.2 After discussion, Mr. Horstkøtte was requested to have, for the next meeting, figures and graphs showing the effect of a sewer use charge on the taxpayers of the District maintaining the present total tax funds. Mr. Horstkotte was also instructed to review the connection fees and annexation fees for possible revision. VI. NEW BUSINESS ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Spiegl, that easements from Marchant Development Co. (2), Erman A. Pearson, Edward Simmons, and the Mt. Diablo Unified School District 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 SACRAMENTO NOR'!HBRN RAILWAY LEASE AGREEMENT TO INSTALL SEWERS IN RELIEZ STATION AREA It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spiegl, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the lease agreement with the Sacramento Northern Railway to install sewers in their right of way in the Reliez Station area in accordance with the letter to Sacramento Northern Railway dated September 19,1958. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None UNION OIL CO. EASEMENT AGREEMENT It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member'Salfingere,.that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the easement agreemént with the Union Oil Co. to install drain lines on their Danville property, Assessment Parcel 40-3-11. Carried by the following vote: ~ AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Membe rs : Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None COONTRY LANE SEWERING Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that Country Lane was not sewered in Local Improvement District No. 24 due to the high cost; service being available by connection to an existing line. VII. REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER STA'roS OF VARIOOS JOBS Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported on the progress of Local Improvement District No. 24, State Highw~y, and Treatment Plant jobs. PETrY CASH FUND Mr. Horstkotte requested that the Petty Cash Fund be increased from $100.00 to $150.00. ~ It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spiegl, that the Petty Cash Fund be increased to $150.00. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None COONSEL FOR '!HE DISTRICT PETERSON LITIGATION Mr. Nejedly, reported that the Peterson case had been dismissed on appeal; , 12 04 58 43. District not responsible'. UNITED TOWING CO. OUTFALL LINE BASEMENT Mr. Nejedly requested authorization to settle the United Towing Co. easement, under condemnation for the Outfall Line, for $4,250.00. ~ Upon the recommendation of Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for the District, and Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the United Towing Co. easement condemnation be settled for $4,250.00, payable from Sewer Construction Bond Funds. Carried by the following vote: . \ J AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None GENTRY BASEMENT. PARCEL 3, LOCAL IMPOOVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 37. Upon the recommendation of Mr. Nejedly, Counsel for: the District, and Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the Gentry easement"Parcel 3 of Local Improvement District No. 37, under condemnation, be settled for $I,150.00. Carried by the following vote: AYESs Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None None EXPRESSIONS OF APPRECIATION AND REGRET Mr. Nejedly expressed his regret upon leaving the service of the District to assume his duties as District Attorney for the County of Contra Costa. ~ Mr. Nejedly also expressed his appreciation for the cooperation received from the Board Members during his tenure with the District. He stated the Board had established a high standard of public service and he regarded it as a privilege to work within the environment. . I Members of the District Board expressed their regret that Mr. Nejedly was leaving and their appreciation for his outstanding service to the District. VIII . ADJOURNMENT At 10:45 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by: President Fisher to January 8,1959. COUNTERSIGNED: ~ 12 04 58