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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 11-05-59 1.45 MINUTES OF: A. REGULAR .MEETING OF 'l1IB DISTRIC1' BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA. SANITARY DISTRICT HELD NOVEMBER 5, 1959 ~ The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary Dis~rict 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 November S, 1959, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. I . ¡ The meeting was called to order by President Fisher. I. ROLL CALL PRBSŒT: Members: Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher ABSENT: Member: Roemer II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of October 15,1959, were approved as presented. III. APPROV AI. OF BILLS It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Spiegl, that the bills as audited by the Auditing Committee and as submitted by the District Manager- Engineer, be approved excepting the subscription to "Nations Business" magazine, reference being specifically .ade to Sewer Con8tructiol1'~Vouchers Numbers 473 to 4861 inclusive, and Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 4238 to 4395, i.øclusive. Carried by the following vote:' .. i I AYES: Members: Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher NOES: Members: None ABSŒT: Member: Roemer IV. HEARINGS ~ None. BIDS: MOTOR VEHICLES Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported the bids received for motor. vehicles which were as follows: Parker-Robb Chevrolet Columbus Motor Co. Studebaker Monument Plymouth Center 1 4-door Sedan 140 C.I. I 4-door Sedan 220 C.I. 4 ¡'ton Pickups 1 3/4 ton Pickup .1 Dump Truck $1,990.87* $1,989.87* $ 1,582.06* 4,107.56* 2,019.41 4.123.48 111,832.51 *With trade-in , J Mr. Horstkotte reported that bids had been requested from the following dealers: Parker-Robb Chevrolet, Columbus Motor Co., Rett-White Motor Sales Co., Keller Ford Sales, Fitzpatrick Chevrolet, Inc., Butler-Conti, Inc., Jura Motors, and Monument Plymouth Center, Inc. ~ It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Mitchell, that' all vehicles be purchased from Parker-Robb Chevrolet on their low bid with trade- ins. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl and fisher None Roemer 11 05 5~ 146 V. OLD BUSINESS MEETING WITH M. MIlLER COMPANY RE COMPLBTIOO OF WORK (Jf OUTFALL SEWER, SCHBOOLE II Mr. Dana Murdock, attorney for M. Miller Co., introduced Mr. Miller and Mr. Jacobson of the M. Miller Co. and Mr. Jones of Hersey Testing Service who are presently making soil tests for M. Miller Co. Mr. Murdock stated that a court reporter was present and a copy of the transcript would be available for District records. Mr. Murdock read a prepared state~ent reviewing. the problèms of M. Miller Co. Hè 'ci ted delays, re-laying of pipe, and correspondence between the District. and M. Miller Co. He presented to the District Board a cost analysis dated November 2, 1959, showing costs from July, 1958, through October, 1959, of $706,749.28. 'Mr. Murdock stated that work was presently in progress from the County road north to the bay. He indicated that claims for extra work and material could run into several hundred thousand dollars~ . ~ The various methods tried in the installation of tbesewer pipe were mentioned. Mr. Murdock stated that the Hersey Testing Service was completing soil tests, after which M. Miller Co. could present some schedule for completing the work. President Fisher asked when this might be and was informed the report would probably be available in abouttwo weeks; not in time for the Board Meeting of November 19; 1959. President Fisher info1'lled'Mr.Murdòck that:tliismeeting had not been productive as to arriving at a completion schedule, about which the District is vitally interested. Arrangements were made with the court reporter to have a transcript delivered for filing in the Outfall Sewer Schedule II District records. Continued to November 19,1959. ~ REVIEW OF œDINANCB 34. GARBAGE REGULATION Continued to November 19,1959. FLOOD CONTROL AGREEMENT Continued to November 19, 1959. PROPOSBD SEWER USE CHARGE œDINANCE Continued to November 19,1959. PROOOSED œDINANCE AMPNDING ORDINANCE 25 Continued to November 19, 1959. VI. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTIOO NO. 1188, ESTABLISHING ELIGIBLE LIST FOR CLERK TYPIST AND APPOINTING SARAH HICKMAN It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spiegl, that:Resolu- tion No. 1188 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: ......., AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None Roemer DAMAGE TO WALNUT 'lREES OF FERRUL AND ROGERS IN LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 33 Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that Mr. Rogers and Mr. Ferrul, property owners in Local Improvement District No. 33, were claiming damages for walnut trees dying as a result of excavating for sewers from two to three feet from the trunks of the trees. 11 05 59 1.47 Mr. Horstkotte submitted a report from Mr. Foard appraising the ~amage to the trees. After discussion, Mr. Horstkotte W88 instructed to investigate further and report at the next meeting. RIQJBST Fœ. ANNEXATION OF FERRARI PROPERTY. PLEASANT HILL ROAD Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that the Ferrari property was located in the Watershed 24 area. : The Ferrari property, to obtain. immediate service, could install a pump and sewer into Local Improvememt District No. 36, and at a later date sewe~ into Watershed 24 by gravity. ~ I j Mr. Horstkotte stated that he would inform the o~ers: that the: annexation charge would be $191.00 per acre and the Watershed 24 charge would be $250.00 per acre or the equivalent installation plus temporary diversion to Local Improvement District No. 36 for immediate service. This met with the approval of the Board Members. CONSENT TO DEDICATICfi OF PUBLIC ROADS Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the request to subordinate the District's interest in an easement in Tract 2749 to be used ,for a County road would not jeopardize the District's status. It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Salfingere, ~hat the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the "Consent to Dedication of Public Roads" for Tract 2749. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None Roemer ,., , i lUQJBST FOR ANNEXATION OF NORTH PLEASANT HILL HIGH SCHOOL AND ANNBXATICfi. OF GREGORY GARDENS AND FAIR. OAKS .BLBMENTAAY SCHOOLS RATHER :l1IAN THE PRESENT ADA AGRBBMBNT ~ i Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, read a letter from the,Mt. Diablo School District requesting annexation of North Pleasant Hill High School and the Gregory Gardens and Fåir Oaks Elementary Schools. Mr. Horstkotte recommended annexation and'cancellation of the present agreements on an ADA basis. It was moved ~y Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Spiegl, that the request of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District to annex the North Pleasant Hill High School and the Gregory Gardens .and Fåir Oaks Blementary Schools and cancel the existing ADA agreements be granted. The terms for annexation, under Ordinance 24, shall be $191.00 per acre plus the cost of processing. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None Roemer ACCEPl'ANCE OF DIRECTOR'S DEED PROM 'l1Œ STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR LINE K; PARCELS .~ . It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the Director's Deed from the State of California be accepted at no additional cost to the District and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT I Members: Members: Melllber: Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None Roemer AœBPTANCE OP BASEMENTS It was mo~ed by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Mitchell, that easements from Russell M. Koch, Thelma M. Campbell, Serafino Rossi, and Marchant Develop- ment Co. be accepted and thèir recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Sa lfinge re , Spiegl and Fisher None Roemer 11 .:) ~ 05 ~48 IUQUEST ,OF, DIABLO PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT FeR ACCEPTANCE OF SEWERS Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained that the Diablo Public Utility District had spent approximately $50,000.00 to bring the sewers in the area up to an acceptable condition, and he recommended acceptancefDr maintenance by the District. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Spiegl, that the Diablo Public Utility District sewers be accepted for maintenance by the District. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOBS: ABSENT : Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None Roemer ~ AUTHORIZATION FOR EXEaJTION OF AGIlBEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CIVIL DEFENSE PROPERTY After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, it was moved by Member Spieg1, seconded by Member Salfingere, that President Fisher be authorized to execute the agreement for the purchase of an 8-ton, La Crosse, full low bed trailer for the sum of $400.00. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Member: Mitchell, Sa1 fingere , Spiegl and Fisher None Roemer WATERSHED 23 Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, requested: authorization from Sewer Construction General Funds of $1,000.00 for Watershed 23 survey. It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Mitchell, that $1,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction General Funds for Watershed 23 survey. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None Roemer ~ VII. REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER LINE A SUB-CONTRACTOR Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented a letter from Vinnell Co. & UPK requesting that Robert R. Murdock be designated as sub-contractor for concrete structures on the Line A contract work. It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Robert R. Murdock be designated as a sub-contractor for Line A contract work. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None Roemer Mr. Horstkotte reported on the work in progress. CLAIM OF TEXACO SERVICE STATION CONTRACTOR ~ Mr. Horstkotte reported that the syphon work on Line: A at Las Tr~mpas Creek south of Walnut Creek had interferred with the installation of a Texaco service station, causing the service station contractor additional expense. He stated that it was a justifiable claim. and that it could be settled for between $1,192.00 and $1,648.00. Referred to Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, for a report at the next meeting. 11 05' 59 ~ t I ~ " I ~ , ~ 1,t9 PU'lURE INTBRBST RATES Copy of letter from Stone and Youngberg, relative to future interest rates, was pres~nted to each Board Member. AIR RBCBIVBR AT 'l1U3ATMBNT PLANT Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to install an air receiver at the Treatment Plant at a cost of $400.00 from Sewer Construction Bond Funds. It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Mitchell, that $400.00 from SeWer Construction Bond Fuads be authorized for the installation of an air receiver at the Treatment Plant. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Mitchell, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher None Roemer Membe rs: Members: Member: COONSBL FOR '11Œ DISTRICT None. VIII. ADJOORNMENT At 11:00 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Fisher to November 19,1959. COONTERSIGNBD: r 0 the District Board 0 Central ntra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 11 05 59