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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 09-06-62 1~ -- - t MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD SEPTEMBER 6, 1962 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Spring- brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on September 6,1962, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Salfingere, Bowman and Mitchell ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of August 16,1962, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES It was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the expendi- tures, 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 1442 to 1458, inclusive, and Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 109 to 277, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Salfingere, Bowman and Mitchell None None IV. BIm CARMEL DRIVE REIDCATION Bids for the Carmel Drive Relocation, opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M. this date, were presented to the District Board and were as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. A. C. Bashnick D. K. Young M.G.M. Construction Co. McGuire and Hester $ 9,425.00 9,496.00 10,268.75 14,415.00 RESoruTION NO. 1311!., AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CARMEL DRIVE RELOCATION WORK TO A. C. BASHNICK Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution No. 1338 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Sa1fingere, Bowman and Mitchell None None V. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 1339, ESTABLISHING VACATION AND SICK LEAVE POLICIES It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution No. 1339 be aodpted. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Salfingere, Bowman and Mitchell None None 09 06 62 18 The status of former Clyde C. Kennedy employees was discussed relative to their time of starting service with the District, after which it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Bowman, that the service of a11 employees would be from the first day on the District payroll. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Salfingere, Bowman and Mitchell None None PROTEST OF DR. PAUL A. SLATTERY RE WATERSHED CHARGE, FAIRWAY ACRES, ORINDA Continued to September 20,1962. GRANT OF EASEMENT TO LAFAYETTE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Continued to September 20,1962. RES IGNA T ION OF BOARD MEMBER FRANK SALF INGERE President Mitchell read letter of resignation from Member Frank Salfingere. RESOLUTION NO. 1340, ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF MEMBER OF THE DISTRICT BOARD, FRANK W. SALFINGERE, AND EXPRESSING THE BOARD'S APPRECIATION FOR HIS VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DISTRICT It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution No. 1340 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Bowman and Mitchell None None Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, expressed the regrets of the District employees on Member Salfingere's resignation and commended him for his service to the District. President Mitchell stated that the District Board has been aware of the pending change for several weeks and has been considering a replacement. He stated that there had been a review of potential candidates and many qualify. Member Roemer stated that, in the past when an appointment has been made to the Board, public opinion has always been considered and people interviewed to find the most qualified candidate, but a past President of the Board, Raymond W. Fisher, Jr., is available for the appointment and the Board should not overlook this opportunity to appoint an experienced, former Member who had resigned due to an overseas assignment by Kaiser Engineers. RESOLUTION NO. 1341, APPOINTING RAYMOND W. FISHER, JR. AS A MEMBER OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution No. 1341 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Bowman and Mitchell None None VI. NEW BUSINESS ESTABLISHING SAlARIES FOR ELECTION OFFICIALS AND PAYMENT FOR POLLING PLACES It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Bowman, that salaries for the Septenilier 11,1962, election officials shall be $21.00 for Inspectors and $18.00 for Judges and the rental for certain polling places $10.00. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hembers: Members: Members: 09 06 Gibbs, Roemer, Bowman and Mitchell None None 62 19 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY EASEMENT AGREEJlŒNT, TRUNK SEWER G, SECTIONS 11 THRU 17, SAN RAMON AREA It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Bowman, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Trunk Sewer G, Sections 11 Thru 17, San Ramon area, easement agreement with the Southern Pacific Company. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Bowman and Mitchell None None ACCEPTANCE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC \oK>RKS DIRECTOR'S DEED, STATE HIGHWAY SEWER RELOCATION VI, PACHECO AREA It was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the Director's Deed from the California Department of Public Works, State Highway Sewer Relocation VI, Pacheco area, be accepted and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Bowman and Mitchell None None ACCEPTANCE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEED, LINE A, PARCEL la It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Bowman, that the California Department of Public Works Deed, Line A, Parcel la, be accepted and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Membe rs : Members: Members: ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS Gibbs, Roemer, Bowman and Mitchell None None It was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member Gibbs, that easements from William C. Fereira, Arthur A. Brown and Florence Lamb, Vernon E. Sutton, and Anna Klein be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Bowman and Mitchell None None GARBAGE RATES FOR APARTMENT UNITS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS Mr. Williams, representing Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that, by law, the School Districts are required to call for bids for garbage collection and award a contract. After discussion, it was suggested that the Counsel for the District prepare an amendment to the garbage Ordinance with a general phrase to pro- vide for political bodies. Members of the Board discussed the charges for garbage collection from apartment buildings. It was the consensus of the Board that the staff prepare an amendment to the garbage Ordinance that when a central collection of garbage and refuse is provided for apartments, commercial rates shall apply, and if service is provided to each independent apartment unit, residential rates shall apply. Continued to September 20,1962, for staff review and recommendations. MR. PETER J. FRUMENTI, WATERSHED 24 SOUTH PROJECT After a brief discussion with Mr. Frumenti relative to the changed status of his assessment district, Members of the Board suggested that he discuss his problems with the staff until worked out. 09 06 62 ~o PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR TREATMENT PLANT SITE IMPROVEMENTS Continued to September 20,1962. review. Plans to be sent each Board Member for EASENENT AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY FOR CROSSING AT CAMILLE A VENUE, AlAMO It was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member Roemer, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the easement agreement with the Southern Pacific Company for the crossing at Camille Avenue, Alamo. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Bowman and Mitchell None None QUIT CLAIM DEED TO RUSSELL J. BRUZZONE, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT D!STRICT NO.3, PARCEL 44 After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, that the sewer was relocated at the property owner's expense, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Bowman, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Quit Claim Deed to Russell J. Bruzzone for Parcel 44, Local Improvement District No.3. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Bowman and Mitchell None None WATERSHED 24 SOUTH EASENENT PARCEL 1 (ROCHE) SETTLEMENT Upon recommendation of the District staff, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Bowman, that $1,750.00 in settlement of easement Parcell of Watershed 24 South be approved subject to the approval of the City of Martinez; the payment to be made by the City of Martinez or Mr. Peter J. Frumenti. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSEN'l' : Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Bowman and Mitchell None None RESOLUTION NO. l~ AUTHORIZING THE CONDEMNATION OF ALL WATERSHED 24 SOUTH EASEMENTS THAT TH DISTRICT IS UNABLE TO NEGOTIATE SUBJECT TO AN ACCEPTABLE AGREEMENT BEING WORKED OUT WITH' THE CITY OF MARTINEZ It was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution No. 1342 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Bowman and Mitchell None None FINAL PAYMENT LESS RETENTION TO M.G.M. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR TRUNK S~~~ K é SECTîoNS Jr 2 AND 5 ÅND MAIN SEWERS, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF NOTI E OF COMP ION It was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member Roemer, that final payment, less retention, be made to M.G.M. Construction Company and the filing of a Notice of Completion be authorized; payment of the retention sum authorized at the end of the lien period if no liens have been filed. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: 09 Gibbs, Roemer, Bowman and Mitchell None None 06 62 21 VII. REPORTS D IS TRIC T MANAGER-ENG INEER WATER POLIDTION CONTROL MAGAZINE ARTICLE Mr. Jack Best called the Board Members' attention to an article written by Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, in the Water Pollution Control magazine. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the Board Members would receive copies of the article. STATUS OF TRUNK SEWER G, SECTIONS 11 THRU 17, AND ORINDA PUMPING STATION ALTERATIONS Mr. Horstkotte reported on the progress of Trunk Sewer G, Sections 11 Thru 17, and the Orinda Pumping Stations Alterations. PAYMENT IN LIEU OF VACATION Mr. Horstkotte requested that he be paid in lieu of eighteen days accumulated vacation. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Mr. Horstkotte be paid in lieu of eighteen days accumulated vacation time. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Bowman and Mitchell None None COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. VIII. ADJOURNMENT At 9:50 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell to September 20,1962. :¿ Preside f the District Board of the Central ontra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ~ ---------- -- -~---. -- C .----------- --_.--~ of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 0. '9 06 62