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MINUTES OF A REGU LAR MEET ING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD AUGUST 6, 1964
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting locEted at 1250 Spring-
brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on
August 6,1964, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
ABSENT:
Members:
None
II.
APPROVAL OF MINDT:&<)
The Minutes of the meeting of July 15,1964, were approved as presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
It was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member Fisher, 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 1784 to 1802, inclusive, and Running Expense
Vouchers Numbers 4445 to 4705, inclusive. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:'
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
IV.
BIDS
None.
V.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOWTION NO. 1443, A RESOllITION APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICERS FOR THE
SEPTEMBER 8, 1964, ELECTION AND LISTING THE CANDIDATES WHOSE NAMES WILL
BE ON THE BALLOT
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Bowman, that Resolu-
tion No. 1443 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
CORRESPONDENCE FROM MR. HOGE, ATTORNEY FOR JOHN M. GRUBB, PROTESTING CONNEC-
TION CHARGE FOR APARTMENTS AT 2121 AND 2133 DONALD DRIVE, RHEEM
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, referred to an inter-office
memorandum dated July 28,1964, setting forth certain errors and ordinanc€
charges.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that these errors were later corrected and John M.
Grubb was billed for the correct amount of laundry outlets.
Mr. Hoge asked that the Board make some allowance for the error in the
original billing.
Member Roemer stated that the District Board has no discretion as to
fees.
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After discussion, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member
Fisher that the protest of John M. Grubb relative to the connection fees
for 2133 and 2121 Donald Drive, Rheem, be denied. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members :
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE APPROXIMATELY 30 ACRES AT TREATMENT PLANT SITE
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the owners of
the property north of the Treatment Plant had agreed to a sales price in
accordance with the appraisal obtained by the District.
Members of the District Board directed that a survey and description
be prepared and the staff proceed with the purchase.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the Title Company would be instructed to
prepare the necessary papers when the survey and description were delivered
to them.
President Mitchell suggested a tour of the Treatment Plant to see the
construction now going on and to look at the 30 acres to be purchased.
This met with the approval of the Board Members and the time vlaS set
for 9:30 o'clock A.M. on Saturday, August 15,1964.
VI.
NEW BUSINESS
SETTLEMENT OF EASEMENT PARCEL 21, WATERSHED 24 SOUTH, OdNER DEUTSCHER
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that easement Parcel
21 of Watershed 24 South could be settled for $1,200.00; the settlement was
worked out by Mr. Frumenti, the installer, and it was the staff recommendation
to settle the condemnation action.
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that the Water-
shed 24 South, Parcel 21, condemnation action be settled for $1,200.00.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and M~tchell
None
None
RESOlliTION NO. 1444, ESTABLISHING A TAX AATE OF .293 FOR THE RUNNING EXPENSE
FUND AND SETTING FORTH THE AMOUNT OF MONEY REQUIRED FOR BOND SERVICING
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Bo""'Illan, that
Resolution No. 1444 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 1445, it RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1407, LOCAL IMPROVE-
MENT DISTRICT NO. 4~
It was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Bowman, that
Resolution No. 1445 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSE!IIT:
Members:
Member.s :
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bovnuan and Mitchell
None
None
PAYMENT OF $50.00 PREMIUM ON LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 42 ASSESS-
MENT BOND TO THE FIRST OF ARIZONA COMPANY
Mr. Horstkotte, District ¥~nager-Engineer, explained that the day
The First of Arizona Company had purchased Local Improvement District
No. 42 bonds an assessment was paid and The First of Arizona Company
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agreed to take one less bond if the $50.00 premium for retiring a bond
would be paid to them. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the $50.00 was collected
by the District and is now due The First of Arizona Company.
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that the
$50.00 collected as a premium for retiring a Local ImDrovement District
No. 42 bond be paid to the First of Arizona Company. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
AGREEMENT WITH MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT UNDER SECTIONS 9-122
THROUGH 9-126 OF THE DISTRICT CODE
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained the District
Board had previously approved entering into an agreement with the School
District to allow credit for fees due against line L~stalled.
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Bo~nan, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute the agreement with the
Mt. Diablo Unified School District under Sections 9-122 through 9-l26
of the District Code. Carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
CONSENT TO GRANT OF RIGHT OF WAY FROM COUNTY TO PACIFIC TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH
COMPANY IN OLYMPIC BOUIEVARD
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained that the area in
which the County is granting a right of way to Pacific Telephone & Telegraph
Company is an area of joint interest with the District and it was a staff
recommendation that it be approved.
It was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Bowman, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Consent to Grant of
Easement from the County to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. Carried by
the follovTing vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
STATE OF CALIFORNIA UTILITIES AGREEMENT
Mr. Horstkotte, District l~nager-Engineer, stated that the agreement
with the State provided for payment by the State of a portion of the cost
of sewers now being installed in the San Ramon area.
It was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member Roemer, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Utilities Agreement
with the State. Carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
QU IT CLAIM DEEDS
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that certain ease-
ments in Local Improvement District No. 43 had to be changed and the District
was Quit Claiming the easements not to be used.
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Fisher, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Quit Claim Deeds to
Al Hill, Alvin Joseph Stern and Blaise Russo. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
,NOES,: Members,: None
ABSENT: Members: None Ð6 64
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ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS
It was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member Gibbs, that easements
from Blaise Russo Betty J. Hallock and L. V. Graybehl, John E. Hallgren,
Marie W. Holmes, 11 Hill, Alvin Joseph Stern, Glorietta Corporation, and the
Moraga School District of Contra Costa County be accepted and their recording
ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
PROTEST OF MR. ERNIE DOBSON
Mr. Ernie Dobson protested the payment of a watershed charge when there
was a lack of notice that the charge was due.
It was explained to Mr. Dobson that there has been no way that the
District can notify property o""~ers of certain charges due except by contact
with the District office.
¥æ. Dobson stated that the unexpected charge presented a hardship and
requested that he be allowed to make the payment over a period of one year.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that he felt that in
Mr. Dobson's case he should be allowed to make the payment over a period of
one year without interest if he would grant to the District, without cost,
an easement needed across his property.
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that ¡VIr. Dobson
be permitted to pay the watershed charge due over a period of one year subject
to receiving the easement requested of him without cost to the District.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, SARAH G. JAMES
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the claim of
Sarah G. James was the result of a sewer stoppage and backing up into her
home, causing damage in the amount of $276.00. It was the staff recommenda-
tion that the claim be paid.
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that the claim
of Sarah G. James be paid in the amount of $276.00 upon the receipt of a
signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Hembers:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
PAYMENT TO JOHN A. BOHN, KOCH CONDEMNATION, WATERSHED 24 SOUTH, PARCEL 11
It was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Roemer, that $200.64
be paid Mr. John A. Bohn for legal services rendered in the Koch condemnation
action, Parcel 11 of Watershed 24 South. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
VII.
REPORTS
DISTRICT }~NAGER-ENGlNEER
WORK IN LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 43
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that Local Improve-
ment District No. 43 work was well under way. He stated that there was no
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legal requirement for a Hearing relative to the work when the jobs are com-
pleted, but it was the staff's recommendation that Hearings be held for each
section of Lecal Improvement District No. 43 as they are completed.
WOP..K AT THE TREATJv1ENT PlANT
Mr. Horstkotte reported that the Treatment Plant work was in high gear,
the contractor is well qualified, and there are few problems.
SETTLEMENT OF TAYLOR EASEMENT PARCEL 37 OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NO. h3-1
Mr. Horstkotte reported that the Taylor easement Parcel 37 of Local
Improvement District No. 43-1 could be settled in the amount of $150.00.
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that easement
Parcel 37 of Local Improvement District No. 43-1 be settled in the amount
of $150.00. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Nembers:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman, and Mitchell
None
None
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
LAW RESEARCH PROGRAM IN RE RELOCATION OF FACILITIES
Ivlr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, discussed the recent California
Sanitary & Sanitation Districts Association convention and, in particular,
the problem discussed there of relocation of facilities.
Mr. Bohn explained the various phases of the problem and suggested that
the District contribute to a law research program so as to determine the best
way to handle the matter and attempt to get legislation more favorable to the
District.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member
Roemer, that $9,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction Funds for a law
research program relative to relocation of public utility facilities and who
is responsible for the cost of relocation and what may be done in the way of
new legislation; opinion to be given to the District Board on or before
November 1, 196h. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
IVlembers :
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:25 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell
to August 20,1964.
President f the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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Secretary of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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