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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 12-21-61 115 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETIm OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DmTRICT HELD DECEMBER 21, 1961 ~ 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 December 21,1961, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. , I The meting was called to order by President Mitchell. I. ROLL CALL PRF8ENT: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Sa1fingere, Bowman and Mitchell ABSENT : Members: None II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the xœeting of December 7, 1961, were approved as presented. Ill. APPROVAL OF BILIB None. IV. BIœ None. V. OLD BUSINiSS ~ None. VI. NEW BUSINESS RESOIDTION NO. l~ APFOINTING OVERTON E. ABEL" PBHMANENT INmBMITTENT ENG INEERING DBAF N Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained this was a temporary appointment to replace Jack Cook on permanent records work, who recent¡Y resigned. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution No. 1302 be adopted. Carried by the rollowing vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Salfingere, Bowman and Mitchell NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None RESOIDTmN NO. 1£°3 ~ AUTHORIZING M:IJ)-YlAR ONE STEP INC:RUSES.J AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE 1961- 96 BUDGET ~ After Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, read the list or employees to receive the one step salary increases, as provided in the 1961-1962 Budget, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution No. 1303 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Salfingere, Bowman and Hi tchell NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None AUTHORIZING PAIMENT .OF BSBATE PAYMENTS COLlECTED m JUNE 30" 1961" FROM ROUND HILIS 5UBDrtmION 11 CONNEC'l'OH5 Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained that rebate collections to date have amounted to $10,340.00 cf which $5,684.00 is payable, as provided in the Ordinance; the balance payable after January 1, 1962. Mr. Horstkotte explained that the subdividers wished to pay 12 21 61 14:6 fees due to the District in the amount of $8,485.15 after the first of the year for tax reasons. After discussion, it was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Roemer, that the rebate amount of $5,684.00 due to Round Hills Subdividers be paid and the payment of fees in the amount of $8,485.15 due to the District be deferred to on or before Janu~ 15,1962. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Salfingere, Bowman and Mitchell NOES : Members: None ABSENT: Members: None AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF A PORTmN OF THECLA.1M FOR PAYMENT OF PIDMBER'S BnL AS A !1JS5ULT OF SEWER STOPPAGE Arf '&E D&.NWooÍERI HES.wuCE ......... President Mitchell stated that the District should establish a maximum payment ror plumbing bills, if warranted as a result or sewers being plugged. The District Board discussed at length the problem of getting property owners to call the District first to investigate plugged sewers, rather than calling a plumber, resulting in unnecessary plumbing bills when the stoppage is not in the house sewer. The staff was directed to determine what the maximum pa;yment for a plumbing bill should be when warranted. The District staff recommended p~ing $25.00 of the $40.00 plumbing bill of Dean Woolery. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that the Dean Woolery claim for payment of a plumbing bill in the amount of $40.00 be settled in the amount of $25.00, after receiving a release of claim. Carried by the following vote: AYES : Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Salfingere, Bowman and Mitchell NOES : M:embers : None ABSENT : Members: None ~ ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Salfingere, that easements from Herman J. Tijaseling and John F. Snow be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Salringere, Bowman and Mitchell NOES: Members: None ABSENT : Members: None DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO.6 It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Salfingere, that District Annexation No.6, Parcels 1 through 22, be approved for final processing. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Salfingere, Bowman and Mitchell NOES : Members: None ABSENT: Members: None PROGRESS PAYMENT TO A. C. BASHNICK, YGDCIO VALLEY ROAD BYPASS SEWER CONSTRUCTION. . . .- ~ Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer it was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Gibbs, that progres~ payment III in the sum of $1.3,17.3.30 be paid to A. C. Bashnick, contractor for the Ygnacio Valley Road Bypass sewer work. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Salfingere, Bowman and Mitchell NOm: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 12 21 61 147 MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR AMENDMENT TO THE GARBAGE ORDINANCE President Mitchell stated that the District Board should proceed to amend the Garbage Ordinance as previously planned. Member Roemer stated that œ.had::i.utestigated the condition of the trucks and found that some are quite dirty. He suggested that all trucks be painted white and kept clean. ~ \ Member Bowman stated that San Francisco and Oakland had determined that yellow was the most suitable color for public conveyance. President Mitchell asked what was to be done about the enclosed or Packer type truck. Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that Mr. Ring, attorney for the garbage collectors, in his correspondence, stated that within a 5 year period 75% or the trucks would be of the Packer type, stating that this type of truck was not suitable for all operations. Member Salfingere stated that the Packer type truck was subject to mechanical trouble. President Mitchell stated that no provision was made ror control of truck storage. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the garbage collectors were under con- siderable control by the Health Department, Fire Department and Highway Pa trol. President Mitchell stated that the new Valley Disposal storage area turned out very well. ~ President Mitchell stated that a sentence should be added to Section 13 setting forth a general statement as to the control of storage yards. , ¡ President Mitchell suggested that the last sentence in Section 14, "District shall give 30 days written notice to the contractor in advance or its intent to examine the records, II shculd be deleted. President Mitchell and Member Gibbs stated that license alternate should be provided for in the Ordinance. President Mitchell asked about a fine provision for violation of contract. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that he was afraid of a fine for violations. President Hi tchell asked if' revoking the license was the only means of penalty. Mr. Bohn stated the franchise could be revoked or could be continued under certain conditions set forth by the District Board. President Mitchell suggested changing the word "shal1" to "may" under Section 15. ~ President Mitchell stated that the container size in the Ordinance should be 32 gallons and not 30 gallons. President Mitchell stated that the rates for the regular pickup of extra containers or refuse should be clarif'ied. Continued to Janua~ 4,1962. VII. REPORTS DmTRICT MANAGER-ENG:mEER Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, on behalf of the staff, wished the Members of the Board a Mer~ Christmas and a Happy New Year. 12 21 61 1-~8 COUl-BEL FOR THE DISTRICT PENDING LrrIGATION Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reviewed the pending litigation. Mr. Bolm stated that the brief filed relative to the Livermore case affecting connection charges was determined in favor of the District, giving a clear legal status for the collection of connection fees. VIII. ADJœRrlmNT At 9:45 0' clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell to January 4,1962. '- ..; Président e s r ct oa 0 e Central C ra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ~ Sel,; . .. e 1Str ct oard of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California ~ -......., 12 21 61