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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 10-18-62 '1.'2 HINUTE:S OF AN ADJOURNED REGUlAR l'1EETING OF THE DTI3TRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD OCTOBER 18, 1962 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 October 18,1962, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The r~eting was called to order by President Mitchell. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Hembers: Gibbs, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell ABSENT: Hember: Roemer Member Roemer arrived at 8:05 o'clock P.M. during the Watershed 24 South charge review discussion. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of October 4,1962, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. BIm None. V. OLD BUS INESS ¡JATERSHED 24 SOUTH CHARGE ftEVIEw Mr. Horstkotte, District ~œnager-Engineer, stated that the Watershed 24 South line cost in the memorandum sent to each Member of the Board should be changed from the $254,000.00 shown as the District's original estimate to $298,800.00, the amount of bonds being sold for the assessment district. Members of the Board were in agreement with the memorandum in setting up a Watershed 24 South charge of $250.00 per acre or $100.00 per connection, whichever is greater, because of the higher population density as a result of zoning changes to smaller lots. President Mitchell stated that it should be a District policy to make relative charges in other areas in the District where zoning has changed to a higher population density. It was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the Watershed 24 South charge previously established at $250.00 per acre shall be changed to $250.00 per acre or $100.00 per connection, whichever is greater, and that the 25 acres of commercial property and the 120 residential lots owned by Mr. Peter Frumenti, forming the assessment district, shall pay on the basis of $250.00 per acre with future development to pay $250.00 per acre or $100.00 per connection, whichever is greater. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None WA TERSHED 24 SOUTH EASEMENT AGREEHENTS The following easement settlements were presented to the District Board and approval recommended by the District staff; payments to be made from funds 10 1 C"~.; -".. 0 62 33 to be deposited with the District from the Frumenti Virginia Hills Assessment District in accordance with the Agreement with the City of Martinez: Easement Parcel No.7 (Cooper-Lawler). Large black walnut tree to be removed; consideration agreed to in settlement for easement, $250.00. Easement Parcel No. 16 (Dr. Lippincott). Three medium sized walnut trees to be removed and 25 grape vines; consideration agreed to in settle- ment for easement, $650.00. Easement Parcel No. 22 (Mrs. McMahon). settlement for easement, $750.00. Consideration agreed to in It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that the ease- ment Parcel No.7 (Cooper-Lawler) be settled for $250.00, that easement Parcel No. 16 (Dr. Lippincott) be settled for $650.00, and that easement Parcel No. 22 (Mrs. McMahon) be settled for $750.00; the settlement funds to be paid from funds to be deposited with the District in accordance with the Agreement with the City of Martinez relating to the Watershed 24 South sewer line. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None Letter dated October 5,1962, from Gregory Gardens Water District, setting forth conditions under which they would grant an easement in the Watershed 24 South area to the District, was read. After discussion, the staff was directed to negotiate further with the "later District. VI. NENT BUSINESS FACILITY CONSTRUCTION FOR SAN RAIvION SEWERS (LID 30) ACCOUNT }~. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, requested authorization to transfer the $21,908.54 balance in the Facility Construction for San Ramon Sewers (LID 30) account to the Connection Fees account, the District Board having previously adjusted the annexation fees in the LID 30 area with no further collections to be made for the Facility Construction for San Ramon Sewers (LID 30) account. It was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Bowman, that the $21,908.54 balance in the Facility Construction for San Ramon Sewers (LID 30) account be transferred to the Connection Fees account due to previous action of the Board in adjusting the annexation fees in LID 30, resulting in the Facility Construction for San Ramon Sewers (LID 30) account becoming dormant. Carried by the following vote: AYES : Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None NOES: ABSENT: ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT It was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the easement from the San Ramon Community Association be accepted and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None CORRESPONDENCE FROM GORDON HECHE Correspondence from Mr. Gordon Heche, commending the District for its prompt action during the recent heavy storm, was read. CLAm: OF GEORGE D. WILLIAMS Letter from Mr. GeorgeD. Williams, claiming damage i~ the amount of $25.00 on January 19,1962, $25.00 on February 9,1962, and $25.00 on October 11,1962, 10 18 ~'"ìJ 9. b ,~.¿ ~f . 'L a total of $75.00, was read. After discussion, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Fisher that the claim of Mr. George D. Williams in the sum of $75.00 be denied. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibb~, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None CLAIM OF W. E. RUSSELL Letter from Mr. W. E. Russell, requesting that a bill from the Roto Rooter Service in the amount of $24.50 be paid by the District and that he be reimbursed in the amount of $3.50 for rug cleaning as a result of sewer overflow into his home, was read. After discussion, it was rnoveà by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that the $28.00 claim of Mr. W. E. Russell be paid upon the receipt from him of a signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None POLICY FOR ACCUMULATED VACATION LEAVE Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that Resolution No. 879 provides that employees may accumulate not more than 30 days of vacation time; each permanent employee having 15 days vacation a year, this would be a two-year accumulation. Recently the Board allowed additional vacation days each year for 5, 10 and 15 years of service. Mr. Horstkotte recommended that the accumulation allowance be adjusted to 32 days for 5 years of service, 34 days for 10 years of service, and 36 days for 15 years of seI~ice. RESOLUTION NO. l~ ADJUSTING THE ACCUHULATIVE VACATION ALLOWANCE TO THE EMPJDYEES SERVIC WITH THE DISTRICT It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution No. 1344 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: .r1embers: l'1embers : Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None Mr. Horstkotte stated that several employees had terminated their employment with the District and at a later date were re-hired. Mr. Horstkotte requested that the Board set a policy for determining service with the District whether it is to be the latest continuous service or total service with the District. Continued to November 1,1962. VII. REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER STORM DAMAGE Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reviewed the damage to District facilities as a result of the recent heavy storm. He reported two creek crossings having gone out and slides in several roads, the syphon at Geary Road damaged, and a pump breaking up at the Orinda Crossroads Pumping Station. He stated that the damage would result in minor losses to the District. CALIFORNIA SANITARY AND SANITATION DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING AT LAS VEGAS Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization for Mr. Bohn and himself to attend a California Sanitary and Sanitation Districts Association meeting at Las Vegas for three days the end of October at $30.00 per day each, a total of $180.00, plus air transportation. 10 18 62 35 It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Fisher, that $180.00 plus air transportation be authorized for Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Bohn to attend a California Sanitary and Sanitation Districts Association meeting in Las Vegas for three days at the end of October. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Nembers: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None RESOIUTION NO. 13115, A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DISTRICT BOARD'S APPRECIATION FOR THE LONG HouRs OF vlORK BY DISTRICT El/1PLOYEES DURING THE RECENT STORM IN PROTECTING DISTRICT FACILITIES It was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Bowman, that Resolution No. 1345 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: 1"Iembers : Members: Hembers: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT HOBBS SHORE LITIGATION }œ. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported that the Hobbs Shore case had been settled in favor of the District and copies of the judgement had been sent to each Board Member. VIII. ADJOURNMENT At 9:40 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell to November 1,1962. President the District Board of the Central Contra Costa SanitaIðT District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERS IGNED: It) IR 62