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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 01-03-63 - 51-l NnmTES OF A REGULAR l"JEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JANUARY 3, 1963 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 January 3,1963, at 8:00 olclock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Hitchell ABSEl\lî : Nembers: None II. APPROVAL OF HIN1JTES The Minutes of the meeting of December 13, 1962, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES It was moved by Hember Gibbs, seconded by Hember Bowman, 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 1517 to 1534, inclusive, and Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 858 to 1024, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: AffiENT: IvIembers: Members: IvIembers: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Hitchell None None IV. BIDS None. V. OLD BUSINESS None. VI. NEill BUSINESS DISCUSSION OF GAP~ÅGE CONTRACT AS RELATED TO PLEASANT HILL Hr. C. Terence Ring, attorney for the garbage collectors, introduced Mr. Grote, Mayor of Pleasant Hill, who stated that the City would like to enter into discussions with the garbage collectors doing business ~Üth the City of Pleasant Hill. He explained that the service to the City of Pleasant Hill continues to be a matter of discussion in the City Council and the City. After Mayor Grote's statement, Mr. Ring stated that garbage collectors would cooperate in discussions with the City of Pleasant Hill but would like to have the consent of the District Board. Mr. Ring stated to Mayor Grote that the City was interested in franchising the collection of garbage. Mayor Grote agreed. The Members of the District Board agreed there would be no objection to the City of Pleasant Hill's entering into discussions with the garbage collectors, but any changes in the level of service and rates would have to be considered relative to their effect on surrounding areas and the existing contract between the District and the garbage collectors. The District Board instructed the District staff to keep informed on the discussions between the garbage collectors and the City of Pleasant Hill. 01 03 6'3 ~2 COR.c"ŒSPONDENCE FROH THE COUNTY HEALTH DEPART1'1ENT HE SE\'ÆH CONNEC1'IONS FOR RESIDENCES-ÕÞ THE CARETAKEr!. AT CH1UST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH, TßPE YEGOHIAN AND JOHN F. GILL Hr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that he had discussed this matter with Hr. "ttJilliams, representing Hr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, and they felt it vms a matter that could be handleÔ better by the District Attorney's office. It \Vas moved by Hember Gibbs, seconded by Member Fisher, that the Heal tb Department correspondence relative to connections for the residences of the caretaker at the Christ the King Catholic Church, Yepe Yegohian and John F. nill be referred to Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, and copies be forwarded to the District Attorney's office for action. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: l1embers: Hembers: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisrær, Bowman and Mitchell None None CORRESPONDENCE FROH J1EMBER CB.ARLES J. GIBBS The folloving letter from l'1ember Gibbs T;JaS presented to tIle District Boar¿: IIDecember 13,1962 IIBoard of Directors Central Contra Costa Sanitary District 1250 Springbrook Road Walnut Creek, California Gentlemen: ~ihen a salaried employee of a company is a member or officer of a local governing body, the following requirements must, according to California law, be met before said company may sell products to that body: 1. The employee must present a disclosure of his employment in writing to the governing body. 2. Such disclosure must be included in the official records of the governing body. 3. The employee must not vote on any authorization, approval, or ratification of contracts or transactions between the company and the governing body. h. Such company employee must make no attempt to influence other members or officers of the governing body concerning such con- tracts or transactions. In conformance with these requirements, the undersigned hereby noti- fies the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District that he is a salaried employee of Standard Oil Company of California, Western Operations, Inc. Please include this notice in your Board meeting minutes. Very truly yours, s/ Charles J. Gibbs Charles J. Gibbsll CJG:ak Addressee-l Tl\lIS-l ACE-l 01 03 63 r-....~ ;.)"..1 GASOLINE CONTP.ACT FOR 1963 Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that Tidewater Oil Company waß the low bidder for the County gasoline contract. He stated that the District gallonage was included in the total that was bid on. He further stated that the Standard Oil Company has in the past been a consistent 10"'1 bidder except for one year ~len Shell Oil Company was low and not interested in serving the District. . Mr. Horstkotte reported that the Standard Oil Company has offered the District a contract for the same low bid received by the County and that, at the present time, it is unknown whether Tidewater Oil Company is interested in servicing the District. He stated that the service of Standard Oil Company over the years has been excellent. It was rnoved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Bowman, that Mr. Horstkotte be directed to enter into a gasoline contract for the coming year wi th either Tidevmter Oil Company or Standard Oil Company, Nhichever he feels Hill be in the best interests of the District. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTrlINING: ABSENT: Hembers: Members: Hembers: Members: Roeme", Fisher and Bo~~an None Gibbs and Mitchell None CONSEm' TO EAST BAY IvlUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT EASEHENT WITHIN DISTRICT EASEMENT }ir. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained that Milton F. Bruzzone was granting to East Bay Municipal Utility District an easement ~ithin an easement previously granted to the District. He stated the easement to the District was wider than required and there was no objection to East Bay Municipal Utility District facilities in the area granted to them. It was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by IvIember Gibbs, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the consent agreement to allow East Bay Municipal Utility District facilities to be located in a specific easement within an easement previously granted to the District by Hilton F. Bruzzone. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hembers: Members: IvIembers: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF STATE UTILITIES AGREEMENT FOR STATE HIGffdAY SENER RELOCATION VIIA Mr. Horstkotte explained that the Utilities Agreement was for work in the StonE>. Valley Road area, 75% (approximately $35,000.00) to be paid by the State and 25% to be paid by the District. It was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Hember Fisher, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Utilities Agreement with the State for State Highway Sewer Relocation VIlA work. Carried by the follOìving vote: AYES: NOES: AffiENT: Hembers: l'1embers: l'1embers: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bo~~n and Mitchell None None ACCEPTANCE OF LOWER ORINDA PUMPING STATION ALTERATIONS WORK, AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPIETION AND FINAL PAYMENT IESS RETENTION Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the Lower Orinda Pumping Station Alterations work be accepted, the filing of a Notice of Completion be authorized, and the final payment, less 10% retention, be made to Gil Construction Co., the contractor; the 10% 01 03 63 r--.. .J .~ retention to be paid after the withhold notice period has expired if no claims have been filed. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: r1embers : Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None ACCEPTANCE OF EAS~ŒNTS It was moved by Member Bo~~an, seconded by Member Fisher, that ease- ments from Laurence Curtola and Ray O'Flyng, et al, be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: WA TERSHED 23 Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained the sewering problems in Watershed 23 and recommended that the District install a main line in the area at an estimated cost of $70,000.00; funds to be recovered by District on area charge. After discussion, the District Board requested that, prior to con- sidering the recommendation, the Board Members be given up-to-date informa- tion on a11 Watershens which is to include date of lines installed by the District and recoveries to date. Continued to January 17,1963. COMMERCIAL SERVICE CHARGES Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, discussed further the Memorandum to the District Board relative to all commercial users going on a service charge rather than the optional connection charge or service charge. After discussion, the matter was continued to January 17,1963, for a final decision. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Wilbur Olds Claim Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained the $142.00 claim of Mr. Olds as a result of flooding, stating the District's insurance carrier and staff recommended payment. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the claim of Mr. Wilbur Olds in the sum of $142.00 be paid upon receipt 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 Raymond Baptista Claim Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the District staff recommended that Mr. Baptista's claim be denied. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Fisher, that the claim of IvIr. Raymond Baptista be denied. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: 01 03 Nembers : Members: Members: 63 Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None Robert B. Kern Claim ~r-... ,.sJ Mr. Horstkotte District Manager-Engineer, stated that the District's insurance carrier a~d the District staff recommended that the Kern claim in the amount of $20.00 be paid. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Bo~~an, that the clai~m of Mr. Robert B. Kern in the amount of $20.00 be paid upon receipt 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 Roger Amidon Claim Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the District staff recommended that the Amidon claim be denied. It was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Bownmn, that the claim of Roger Amidon be denied. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINING: ABSENT: Hembers: },lembers : lvIember: Members: Gibbs, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None Roemer None CORRESPONDENCE FROB CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF UTTER DAY SAINTS REQUESTING REFUND OF CONNECTION CHARGE OVERPAYMENT Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the Church had overpaid connection charges in the amount of $90.00. It was moved by Menilier Gibbs, seconded by Member Fisher, that the connection charge overpayment in the amount of $90.00 be refunded to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: rvIembers : Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None RESOLUTION NO. l~ AUTHORIZING MID YEAR STEP INCREASES AS PROVIDED IN THE 1962-1963 BUDGET It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution No. 1348 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None LEGAL EXPENSES FOR WATERSHED 24 SOUTH AND PALOS VERDES SUBDIVISION It was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Bowman, that the bills presented by Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, in the sum of $7h8.30 for legal services on the Palos Verdes Outfall easement acquisition and $954.35 for legal services on the Watershed 24 South easement acquisi- tion be paid from the funds deposited with the District by the developers. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Membe rs : Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None REQUEST OF MRS. PHILLIP BRADSHAW FOR EARLY REFUND OF OWNER'S DEPOSIT Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the sewer serving the Bradshaw residence has been installed and is satisfactory and the request for early refund was due to hardship. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Fisher, that the $50.00 deposit be refunrled to Mrs. Phillip Bradsha1.r as requested, due to 01 03 63 .5C hardship. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT: Nembers: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None VII. REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER OUTFALL SEWER GATE Mr. Horstkotte, District IvIanager-Engineer, reported that the new gate for the Outfall Sewer is ready for installation. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. VIII. ADJOURN1<ÆNT At 10:10 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell to January 17,1963. )" . ~(;!uJ¡ i:ii~!f Preside t of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED : ) )1 . - .' ,:- . -? .. 4. ¿"'/-' , ~.._.... c,.... -' /,,"'-""C Iti-"-/~c<, Secretary of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 01 03 63