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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 11-09-53 'M ";'.; ..:. J :.,;' MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANrCARY DISTRICT HELD NOV. 9, 1953 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an Adjourned session at its regular place of meeting located at 1822 Mount Diablo., City of Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, state of California, on November 9, 1953. The meeting was called to order by President Spiegl. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Members Stanley, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl Member Johnson II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of November 5, 1953, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF BILLS None IV. OLD BUSINESS HEARING LOCAL IMPROVm1~NT DISTRICT NO. 26 RESOLUTION 809 - CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS L.I.D. #26 There being no protests it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Stanley that the assessment be confirmed. Carried by the following vote: ' AYES: Members Stanley, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl , NOES: None ABSENT: Member Johnson Resolution No. 809 on file in the office of the Secretary 1s hereby referred to and by reference made a part hereof. , HEARING LOCAL ,IMPROVEHENT DISTRICT NO. 28 LETTER FROM ~ffi. EVANS PROTESTING ASSESSMENT Mr. Evans protested the assess~ent against lot 15 and a portion of lot 14 of Rheem Highland. This being a single unit of assessment. Member Roemer moved that the protest be denied, seconded by Nember Salfingere. Carried by the following vote: , ' AYES: Members Stanley, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl NOES: None ABSENT: Member Johnson MR. E. C. LAIRD'S PROTEST OF ASSESS}ffiNT Mr. E. C. Laird protested the assessment by letter and in person, stating that his property is in a slide area. After some discussion it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Stanley, that the protest be denied. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members Stanley, Roemer, Selfingere, Spiegl NOES: None ABSENT: Member Johnson 11 09 5i$ 4QP; /~ "_' ,,-,. LETTER FROM MR. MILTON WINTER,'SECRETARY, RHEEM HIGHLANDS ASSOC. Letter from Mr. Milton Winter, Secretary, Rheem Highlands Associa- tion, relative to four minor items of cleanup and repair was read. Mr. Horstkotte stated we had pictures showing the conditions that existed prior to work and that he will have contractor clean up the necessary items. . Mr. Raymond Small stated that work was well done, but asked cleanup of culvert in Lind Court. RESOLUTION NO. 810 - CONFIffi1ING ASSESSMENTS L.I.D. #28 There being no .further protests it was moved by Member Stanley, seconded by Member Roemer, that the assessments for L.I.D. #28 be confirmed. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members Stanley, Roemer, Salfingere, Spiegl NOES: None ABSENT: Member Johnson Resolution No. 810 on file in the office of the Secretary is hereby referred to and by reference made a part hereof. PROTEST BY RESIDENTS OF L.I.D. #26 RELATIVE TO CONNECTION CHARGE A protest was filed by residents of L.I.D. #26 relative to payment of connection charge under Ordinance #22. Mr. Lance, Mr. Rhodes, residents and Mr. James Hill, contractor for the work, were heard. After some discussion it was explained that Ordin~nce #22 would have to be complied with. Mr. Nejedly and Mr. Horstkotte were instructed to meet with residents of L.I.D. #26 to offer any help relative to financing and installing house sewers. OVERFLOW PROBLEM --- President Bpiegl reviewed the discussion held at the November 5, 1953 meeting. Dr. Blum, Contra costa County Health Officer and Mr. Reinke, Chief, Bureau of Sanitary Engineering were present and discussed the problem. Mr. Horstkotte estimated that a chlorinator could be installed at the Lower Orinda Pump Station for not more than $20,000.00 and could be installed in a period of approximately three weeks, based on expected' delivery of equipment. After some discussion, it was moved by Member Stanley, seconded by Member Salfingere, that the District proceed to spend the sum necessary up to $20,000.00 from Sewer Construction Expansion Funds to install a chlorinator this season with the view of salvaging for future use; declaring this to be an emergency measure. Carried by the following vote: ' AYES: Members Stanley, Salfingere, Roemer, Spiegl NOE S: None ABSENT: Member Johnson REVIEW OF BOND ISSUE President Spiegl reviewed the problem of a bond issue that would be necessary for a permanent solution. After a discussion of the ways and means of developing and presenting a bond issue to the public it was moved by Member Roemer and seconded by Member Salfingere that a bond issue be presented to the public not later than May I, 1954, in the amount to be determined by the Engineer. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members Salfingere, Roemer, Stanley, Spiegl NO ES: None ABSENT: Member Johnson 11 09 53' .ì U.:j 'J ~ .:.L LETTER TO EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT President Spiegl was instructed to write a letter to the East Bay Municipal Utility District and inform them of the steps taken to remedy the Urinda overflov¡ problem cove'ring the following: a. b. c. chlorinator bond election acknowledgement of notification when overflow occurs. CLAYTON VALLEY ANNEXATION Member Roemer reviewed recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Nejedly. Mr. Dowell requested, and President Spiegl read the full report and recommendations. After a discussion relative to legal procedures and related bond problems, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Stanley, that the terms for the annexation of Clayton Valley be as set forth in the report by Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Nejedly. A copy of the report is on file in the District office. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members Roemer, Stanley, Salfingere NOES: Member Spiegl ABSENT: Member Johnson V. REPORTS ENGINEER None ATTORNEY None SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA" LEASE OF TREATMENT PLANT PROPERTY It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Stanley, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute a lease for a one year period for approximately 20 acres of Treatment Plant property for $240.00 to Mr. Ganley. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members Roemer, Stanley, Salfingere, Spiegl NOES: None ABSENT: Member Johnson ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board went into an Executive Session regarding certain personnel charges. After review, President Spiegl was i~structed to return the papers to Mr. Cotton stating an investigation had been made and the charges were without foundation. 11 09 53 1.82 VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by President Spiegl to the next regular meeting to be held on December 3, 1953. ç..;..-..'"' .-J.. \)"1 ~. /7 U2.--~ ;/ i:' ~ presid:~; of the Dis,'rict oard of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of Calirornia COUNTERSIGNED: ~~~~~8.- . Secretary of he Dis riët1joard of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County~ state of California 11 09 53