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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 06-25-64 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGUIAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA CœTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JUNE 25, 1964 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 Cali- fornia, on June 25,1964, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Gibbs, Roemer, Bo~~n and Mitchell Members: ABSENT: Member: Fisher II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of June 18,1964, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. At 8:03 o'clock P.M., Member Fisher arrived. IV. BIDS LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 43 Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented the bids for Local Improvement District No. 43, Schedules 1 thru 5, opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M. this date, which were as follows: Schedule 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. McGuire & Hester M.G.M. Construction Co. Fremont Pipe Line Canst. Co. Glanville Canst. Co. Murphy Bros. $ 108,411.00 114,482.11 121,116.50 122,718.00 145,170.75 Schedule 2 1. McGuire & Hester 2. Fremont Pipe Line Canst. Co. 3. Rigisich & Vuich 4. Manuel Silva 5. M.G.M. Construction Co. 6. C & G Pipelines Inc. 7. Halbach & Flynn 8. Glanville Canst. Co. 9. Murphy Bros. $ 31,131.00 33,639.00 34,420.00 35,612.60 37,010.80 37,030.00 38,633.48 39,487.00 47,119.10 Schedule 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. $ 28,515.93 29,026.00 29,355.15 31,131.00 32,499.50 34,836.45 M.G.M. Construction Co. Glanville Canst. Co. Halbach & Flynn McGuire & Hester C & G Pipelines Inc. Murphy Bros. 06 2,~ 2~9 ~. '.J~ 't)~ n?[\ .4.-,:'iJ J Schedule 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. L. M. Chalk Inc. A. & P. Pipeline Construction C & G Pipelines Inc. Glanville Canst. Co. M.G.M. Construction Co. McGuire & Hester Murphy Bros. $ 16,941.80 17,490.50 20,730.00 21,312.00 23,693.16 24,864.20 28,608.60 Schedule 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. M.G.M. Construction Co. Glanville Canst. Co. McGuire & Hester Murphy Bros. Fremont Pipe Line Const. Co. $ 383,095.50 426,939.00 428,915.90 444,630.00 465,247.00 Low bidders for each Schedule were as follows: Schedule 1 - McGuire & Hester $ 108,411.00 31,131.00 Schedule 2 - McGuire & Hester Schedule 3 - M.G.M. Construction Co. 28,515.93 16,941.80 Schedule 4 - L.M. Chalk Inc. Schedule 5 - M.G.M. Construction Co. 383,095.50 Mr. Horstkotte stated that all the low bidders are well qualified contractors. v. HEARINGS LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 43, RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1418 President Mitchell opened the Hearing relative to Resolution of Intention No. 1418 for Local Improvement District No. 43 assessment proceedings. Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that Local Improve- ment District No. 43 was made up of five different sections numbered 43-1 thru 43-5. President Mitchell asked for written protests relative to Schedule 43-1. Mr. Horstkotte read a letter from Mr. Glenn A. Harter notifying the District of sale to Mr. N.G. Alumbaugh, Assessment Nos. 43-1-9-11, 12 & 15. Mr. Alumbaugh stated he had no protest. Mr. Horstkotte read a letter from Mr. Robson, attorney for Mrs. Ida Gertrude Berry, Assessment No. 43-1-10-13, protesting the location of the easement for the sewer. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the easement is being relocated to the satisfaction of Mrs. Berry. It was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the protest of Mrs. Berry be denied. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None There being no further written protests for Schedule 43-1, President Mitchell asked for any oral protests. 06 25 64 22' Mr. and Mrs. Felix Valenzano, Assessment No. 43-1-2-4, protested the amount of their assessment and asked for the basis of the assessment, which was explained to them by Mr. Horstkotte. After discussion, it was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Bo~~an, that the protest of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Valenzano, Assessment No. 43-1-2-4, be denied. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT: l'1embers: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None ~æs. Bugnatto, owner of Assessment No. 43-1-2-2, asked for an explanation of their assessment, which was given them by Mr. Horstkotte. Mr. Horstkotte gave an explanation of the basis for assessments on large parcels. There being no further protests for Schedule 43-1, it was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Bowman, that the Hearing on Schedule 43-1 be closed. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None President Mitchell opened the Hearing on Schedule 43-2 and asked for any protests. There being no protests for Schedule 43-2, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Bowman, that the Hearing on Schedule 43-2 be closed. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None In answer to the question as to how assessment districts were formed, Mr. Horstkotte explained that property owners petition for the formation of an assessment district. He also explained the procedure for assessing by the Engineer for the assessment district and the District Board sitting as a board of equaliza- tion at the protest hearing. President Mitchell opened the Hearing on Schedule 43-3. Mr. Horstkotte read the petition protesting inclusion in the assess- ment district signed by the following: J. c. Kingsbury R. W. Raymond J .R. Timms Alan A. Pinch 43-3-2-9 & 10 43-3-2-15 43-3-3-10 43-3-2-8 Mr. Horstkotte read a letter of protest from Alan A. Pinch, Assessment No. 43-3-2-8. Mr. Horstkotte read a letter of protest form J. C. Kingsbury, Assessment Nos. 43-3-2-9 & 10. Mr. R. W. Raymond, Assessment No. 43-3-2-15, protested the amount of his assessment, stating that it was too costly to develop property. Mr. Horstkotte explained, with the assessment diagram, that the ~teepness of the property was taken into consideration and it was logical ~t could be developed into four sites with two direct units of assessment and two one-half units. 06. ",-.1 2S ~ 4, .' ., n '> ,.." ¡if., ,', ,.,' ',,> Mr. Horstkotte explained the Certificate of Necessity for sewering certain areas that the County Health Department presents to the District. President Mitchell explained that septic tanks are only a temporary means of sewerage disposal until such tDne as sewers are available. Mr. J. R. Timms, Assessment No. 43-3-2-10, requested that he be excluded from the Assessment District. Mr. Horstkotte explained that the Timms property was on the fringe of the District and the sewer line could be cut back and the property be excluded or given a zero assessment. Mr. Timms stated that he had his property up for sale and did not want to be burdened with the assessment. After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, that the sewer line be shortened and the Timms property be excluded from the District. Member Gibbs' motion failed for lack of a second. There being no further protests for Schedule 43-3, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Fisher, that all protests and exclusions relative to Schedule 43-3 be denied. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINING: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Members: Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None Gibbs None It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Fisher, that the Hearing on Schedule 43-3 be closed. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None President Mitchell stated that, although it is not required, the District staff has recommended that a hearing be held at the completion of the work for any protests relative to the work. President Mitchell opened the Hearing on Schedule 43-4 and asked for any protests. There being none, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that the Hearing on Schedule 43-4 be closed. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None President Mitchell opened the Hearing on Schedule 43-5 and asked for any protests. Mr. Horstkotte stated that there were no written protests, but there were letters of agreement requesting a lower assessment amount. President Mitchell explained that in order to sewer the Schedule 43-5 area, as set forth, the District entered into an agreement with property owners of large parcels to allow them to take an assessment in a lesser amount than would have been assessed, and the District to contri- bute an amount that would make up the difference of what they would have been assessed along with an amount for oversized lines. The District to recover in the future on a rebate basis. Mr. Horstkotte reported the following letters of agreement for a reduced amount: John c. Kay Marjorie H. Preston James H. Haney Roy E. Sumner Evelyn Hutchison James Madsen 43-5-4-3 43-5-5-4 43-5-15-3 43-5-16-17 & 18 43-5-23-2 43-5-23-3 CJ'/ , , {'" ."- , , , ,,:~ .. 221 It was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member Fisher, that letters of agreement from John C. Kay, Marjorie H. Preston, James H. Haney, Roy E. Sumner, Evelyn Hutchison and James Madsen be acknowledged and the requested charges in assessments authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None Mr. Bruce questioned Mr. Horstkotte relative to oversized lines in the area. Mr. Horstkotte explained that the added cost for the oversized lines was part of the District contribution. Mr. Ballaert asked for information relative to the final assessment amount, which was explained by Mr. Horstkotte. Mr. Bruce asked if the assessments were based on the final quantities installed by the contractor. Mr. Horstkotte explained that the final quantities vary only slightly from the bid amounts and the assessments are based on the bid amounts, not the final quantities. There being no protests for Schedule 43-5, it was moved by Member Borman, seconded by Member Fisher, that the Hearing on Schedule 43-5 be closed. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None RESOLUTION NO. 1432, A RESOllJTION OVERRULING PROTEST ON RESOWTION OF INTENTION NO. 1418, was read. On Motion of Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. RESOllJTION NO. 1433, A RESOllJTION AND ORDER ADOPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ORDERING THE WORK AND ACQUISITIONS, was read. On Motion of Member Bowman, seconded by Member Gibbs, and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 11.134, A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, was read. On Motion of Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1435, A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COLLECTION OFFICER, was read. On 1"lotion of Member Roemer, seconded by Member Bowman, and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1436, A RESOWTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF EASE11ENT IN DIABLO VThW GARDENS After an explanation from Mr. Ernest A. Wilson of the reason to adopt a Resolution accepting the dedicated easement on the recorded map of Diablo View Gardens, recorded March 12,1946, it was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Bowman, that Resolution No. 1436 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None 06 2:) 64 ~?1: VI. OLD BUS INESS None. VII. NEW BUS INESS ADOPT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECTS 1135, 1136 Al'm 1137, AND CALL FOR BIDS Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that these projects were approved by the District Board previously. Project 1135 is in the San Ramon area and is estimated to cost $33,665.00. Project 1136 is in the San Ramon area and estimated to cost $14,109.00. Project 1137 is in the Moraga area and is estimated to cost $149,417.00; an estimated total of $197,191.00 to be authorized from Sewer Construction funds. The District will recover on a rebate schedule and from watershed charges. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Bowman, that plans and specifications for Project 1135,1136 and 1137 be approved and the call for bids on Wednesday, July 15,1964, be authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FROM UTAH CONSTRUCTION & MINING CO. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Bowman, that the ease- ment from Utah Construction & Mining Co. 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 VIII . REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, introduced his father. TREATMENT PLANT ENLARGEMENT - 1964 Mr. Horstkotte reported that the Treatment Plant work is on schedule. LETTER OF RESIGNATION Mr. Horstkotte reported that Milton Ulvi had submitted a letter of resignation to the District and should be accepted with regret. It was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the resignation of Milton Ulvi be accepted with regret. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell None None COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. 06 25 64 n?"" ¡I.. ~. "') IX. AD JOURNNENT At 10:15 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell to July 2,1964. ///;J.¡tß ~¡ ~,~ " President oft~e District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: :;;. -6 " ',j , "'~?~~*-~~~4'-~ Secretaryo~istrict Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 06 25 64