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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 01-07-60 160 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MBBl'ING OF THB DISTRICl' BOARD , CEN'lRAL CON'l'RA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICl' HELD JANUARY 7, 1960 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 january 7,1960, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President FiSher. "'-.-J I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher ABSENT : Member: Spiegl Member Spiegl arrived at 8:20 o'clock P.M. II. APPROV AI. OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that the Minutes of the December 3,1959, meeting be approved subject to correcting the District Manager-Engineer's Report on "STAtUS OF OUTFALL SEWER SCHBDULB II JOB" to read as follows: '.Although the M. Miller Co. has consistently defaulted in performance, in consideration of Resolution No. 1196, M. Miller Co. has, during the past week, met the requirements called for therein." Motion correcting Minutes carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher Members: None Member: Spiegl -.... III. APPROV AI. OF BIlLS Prior to the approval of the bills, Mr. HOrstkotte requested authorization to spend Sewer Construction Bond Funds in the amount of $1,434.23 for the installation of an Armco gate on the Outfall Sewer. He stated this was neces- sary at the present time and also required after the Flood Control work has been completed in the area. It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Roemer, that $1,434.23 be authorized from Sewer Construction Bond Funds for the installation of an Armco gate on the Outfall Sewer. Carried by the following vote: ' AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Sa1fingere and Fisher Members: None Member: Spiegl It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that the bills as audited by the Auditing Committee and as submitted by the District Manager- Engineer, be approved, reference being specifically made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 499 to 517, inclusive, and kunning Expense Vouchers Numbers 4539 to 4700, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher Members: None Member: Spiegl ~ IV. HEARINGS BDMEADES WI'nIœAWAL PROM nœ DIS'lRICT President Fisher opened the Hearing on the Bdmeades withdrawal from the District and asked for any protests. 01 07 _60 1.6~ . There being no prOtests, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the Hearing as to protests for the withdrawal of the Bdmeades property from the District be closed and that action on the: Resolution be continued to January 21,1960, at which time action will be taken if evidence is presented that the Bdmeades have made arrangements for annexation to the Mt. View Sanitary District. Carried by the following vote: M AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingereand Fisher Members: None Member: Spiegl II J v. OLD BUSINESS OXIDATICN POND PROPBItTY LEASB It was moved by Member Roemer~ seconded by Member Salfingere,.that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the lease for the Oxidation Pond Property for a period of six months with the option to renew for six DIOnths. Carried by the following vote: . AYES: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher NOES: Members: None. ABSENT: Member: Spiegl REVIEW OF ORDINANCB 34. GARBAGB REWLATICN Continued to January 21, 1960, at which time Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, will submit previously suggested revisions. VI. NEW IIJ S IN BSS ANNUAL SALARY ADJUSTMENTS RBSOWTICN NO. 1199. ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATICN OF AœOONT CLERK ~ " ) It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Spiegl, that Resolution 'No. 1199 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Mellbers:' Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None RBSOLUTICN NO. 1200, APPOINTING LOIS STEWART A<XnJNT CLERK It was moved by Member Roeller, seconded by MemberSpiegl, that Resolution No. 1200 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: ' AYES: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None RBSOWTICN NO. 1201. ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHBOOLB Pat WILLIAM C. DALTœ, . DORO'11ŒA CADY. KAREN SILVA. '11DIAS C. BRIS'l'Œ.. DAVID NILJ3S. AND L. E. CLINTON It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Spiegl, that Resolution No. 1201 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: ~ AYES: Members: Mitchell, Roeaer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None ANCHORING OF RIGIn' ANGLE GEAR AT 'lRBATMBNT PLANT Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that, due to a flaw in the material or backfiring of the engine, an anchor bolt had Sheared on one of the right angle{gears at the Treatment Plant. He: requested an authorization of $900.00 from Sewer COnstruction General FUnds to repair the: damage. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that $900.00 ~ authorized from Se.er COnstruction General Funds to repair the anchoring 01 0'1 60 ---- ---.----,..--------.-----' -------- -- ------- 1.62 of the right angle 'gear at the Treatment Plant. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher NOBS: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Spiegl ACCBPTANCE OF DBED mCN MARY E. BRAZIL. ET AL. LINB D. PARCEL 30 RBSOWTIæ NO. 1197, ~Fl'AN~ OF' DEED PRC»t MARY E:.. BRAZIL. ET: AI.. LINE D, PARCBL 30, AND AU11IæIZING nœ~ PAYMENT Of! $20,419.00 It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolu- tion No. 1197 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: ~ AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and fisher Member s : None Member: Spiegl RBSOWTION NO. 1202, AIJ'J.'HORIZING SALE OF SURPWS IQJIPMBNT AT '!HE PUMPING STATI~S It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolu- tion No. 1202 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher Members: None Members: None CORRESPONDENCE PROM STONE lit YOUNGBERG RB SALE OF ~DS Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Bngineer, read a letter from Stone lit Youngberg suggesting that the next sale of bonds by the District be discussed at the January 21,1960, meeting. Continued to January 21,1960, at which time a representative from Stone lit Youngberg will be present. ACCBPTANCE OF BASEMENTS ~ It was moved by Member Spiegl, seconded by Member Mitchell, that easements from Soule' lit Marine Development Co., Diablo Public Utility District. Protestant Episcopal Bishop of California, Bric Doorly, Robert G. Barry, Gustav Niemann, John H. Everett, W. R. Odenthal, Robert J. Oakes, Lucinda D. Rissotto and First Assembly of God Church of Walnut Creek, and H. G. Parrott be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher Members: None Members: None RBSOWTI~ NO. 1198. APPOINTING WILLIAM P. lIJRRUSS, UtILITY MAN It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 1198 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: NoDe CLAIM OF MRS. DAVID L. WALLACB FOR PAYMENT FOR PLANTS IN: SLIDB AREA - After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-BRgineer, it was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Roemer, that the claim of Mrs, Wallace in the amount of $411.31 to restore plantings be paid from Sewer Construction General Funds. Carried by the following vote: ~ AYES: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere and Fisher NOES: Members: None ABSTAINING: Member: Spiegl ABSENT: Members: None 01 07 60 163 ~IT CLAIM DEED TO FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH OF' WALNUT œEBK It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Quit Claim Deed to the First Assembly of God Church of Walnut Creek. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl and Fisher Members: None Members: None ~ " - ANNBXATlaf TERMS Pat. 7.516 AatBS af WALNUT A'YENUB NEAR YGNACIO VAU.BY ROAD, ~ER WALTER HBLD ' . It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Salfingere, that terms-for annexing the Walter Held property on Walnut Avenue near Ygnacio Valley Road be $191.00 per acre plus cost of processing. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salflngere, Spiegl and Fisher Members: None Members: None VII. REPCRTS DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER NOTICES OF CDlPLBTION R)R 'DIOMPSON ROAD PARALLEL SEWER AND saœWLB I, LINB A Mr. Horstkotte, District Manage r-Bng ineer , repo rted that he had accepted the Thompson Road Parallel Sewer and Schedule I, Line A, work and was filing' Notices of Completion on each job. STATUS OFWCItK ON LINB A ~ Mr. Horstkotte reported that Line A was 5l~ complete in 2S~ of the contract time. AUTHORIZATION TO SBLL $-500.000.00 OF UNITED STAT.BS 'l'RBMURY BILLS - Mr. Horstkotte explained that, due to the good weather, payments on con- tracts have been larger than anticipated and requested a*thorization to sell $500,000.00 invested in United States Treasury Bills due March 22, 1960. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Mitchell, that, $500,000.00 of United States Treasury Bills due March 22, 1960, be sold and the proceeds returned to the Sewer Construction Fund. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Salfingere, Sp~egl and Fisher NOES: Membe rs: . None ABSENT: Members: None DAMAGB TO SEWERS CAUSED BYTRBES AND SHRUBS Mr. Horstkotte stated that certain trees and shrubs were causing consider- able damage and expense to the District ~en planted in the area of easements. ~ The District Board agreed that this was a problem that required some form of restriction. Mr. Horstkotte stated that, in certain areas where stoppages due to root problems are repeating, property o.ners should install overflow devices for their protèction. He queationed whether this coUld be handled in such a manner as to avoid District liability for deficiencies in the system. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, felt that a proper letter could be prepared, in ~ich the Board concurred. SEWERS IN WATERSHED 24 AREA Mr. Horstkotte reported that the Flood Control District was lining the creek channel in the area of Watershed 24 and a considerable saving could be achieved if sewers planned for the area could be installed along with their o~ 0-' -'ij 0 1.64 work. He estimated the cost at $60,000.00. He stated he planned on contacting the property owners in the area to explain the lower cost if the sewer installa- tion was done at the time of the Flood Control District work. Mr. Horstkotte stated he was. going to hold meetings in the Ygnacio Valley' area relative to the planned sewers for the area to determi~e the interest of the property owners. VINYL TILE FLOOR FOR DIGESTER SERVICE WILDING Mr. HolStkotte requested authorization to spend $1,078.40 for a vinyl tile floor for the digester service building. It was moved by Member Mitchell that the request be denied. failed for lack of a second. Motion -.... Some Directors stated they would like to look over the building before making a decision. Continued to January 21,1960. LINE J Mr. Horstkotte reported that Line J is 90% complete and 42% of the con- tract time has elapsed. ORINDA CROSSROADS ,AND MORAGA PUMPING STATICfiS Mr. Horstkotte reported that the Orinda Crossroads and Moraga Pumping Stations were now above ground level. OOTFALL SEWER, SalBlIJLB II Mr. Horstkote reported that M. Miller Co. is still working. COONSm. FOR THE DISTRIcr MACAULEY BASEMENT CŒDBMNATICfi ......., Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported that the Macauley easement condemnation had been concluded. TlDMPSON FLOOD DAMAGB Mr. Bohn reported that the Thompson flood damage suit had been settled by the insurance company. CLAIM AGAINST CHARLES HARNBY Mr. Bohn reported that the final claim against Charles Harney, contractor for the Walnut Creek Bypass, would approximate $10,000.00. M. MILLER CO. LITIGATION Mr. Bohn briefly discussed the M. Miller Co. litigation. Mr. Bohn reported that M. Miller Co. requested that the District release $42,280.00 by joint payment to M. Miller Co. and the Western Concrete Pipe Co. on account of their claim. Mr. Bohn stated he would reject the request as there are other withhold notices filed and the final funds available are unknown. ~ EXECUTIVE SBSSIŒ RB PBRSœNBL MAT'l'ERS The District Board retired to an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. 01 07 60 ~ " I ~ , J . ~ ., ) 165 VIII . ADJOORNMBNT At 10:00 0'c10ck P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Fisher to January 21, 1960. COONT.BRSIGNBD: Se 0 the District BOard 0 . Central Co ra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California' 0.1 Ot où