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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 09-17-64 n .t.-.¡ ,ç.., IT MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGUlAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD SEPTEMBER 17, 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 California, on September 17,1964, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell. I. ROu. CALL PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell ABSENT: Members: Fisher and Bowman II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meetings of September 3, 1964, and September 16, 1964, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDrrURES None. IV. BIDS OUTFALL SEWER MANHOlE EX'l'ENSIONS Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented the bids for Outfall Sewer Manhole Extensions opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M. this date, which were as follows: 1. A. C. Bashnick 2. Halbach & Flynn 3. McGuire & Hester 4. Lo M. Chalk 5. M.G.M. Construction Co. $ 11,950.00 13,500.00 14,890.00 16,975.00 26,750.00 Mr. Horstkotte recommended that the contract be awarded to A. C. Bashnick on their low bid of $11,950.00. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the contract for District Sewering Project 1166, Outfal15ewer Manhole Extensions, be awarded to A. C. Bashnick on thèir low bid of $11,950.00. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell Members: None Members: Fisher and Bowman V. HEAR IN œ LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 43-3 WORK Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that Mr. and Mrs. Jay Curtis were claiming damages in the amount of $190.00 to install a bridge across exposed cast iron pipe in an easement granted to the District without cost, and visible directlY in front of floor to ceiling windows in front of their house. Mr. Curtis had removed a bridge near the installation and had tried to use the material to build over the pipe, but the available material was not sufficient. 09 17 64 """'0 p>, ' ! C'J Mr. Horstkotte stated it was the staff's recommendation to settle. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that Mr. and Mrs. Jay Curtis be paid $190.00 in settlement of easement Parcel 43-3-1. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell None Fisher and Bowman Mr. Horstkotte stated that Mr. and Mrs. Curtis were holding the District responsible for the loss of a large walnut tree if it died within two years as a result of the sewer installation. Members of the Board were shown pictures of the tree taken in the past month. Mr. Horstkotte reported that there were no further protests relative to the 'fork in Local Improvement District No. 43-3. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that all protests relative to the work in Local Improvement District No. 43-3 be overruled. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Nembers: Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Fisher and Bowman VI. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 1447 A RESOllJTION DEClARING THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS ElECTED AS MEMBERS OF THE DisTRICT BOARD OF CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolu- tion No. 1447 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell None Fisher and Bowman CERTIFICATES OF ElECTION AND OATHS OF OFFICE Newly elected Members, Charles J. Gibbs and Irving C. Roemer, signed their Oaths of Office and were seated for their new term of four (4) years. Member Fisher, who was elected and absent at this meeting, will be seated at th~ next meeting. REQUEST OF VERNAL AREA IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR PAYMENT OF ROAD USE FEE IN LOCAL IMPROVElvIENT DISTRICT NO. 43-5 Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the Vernal Area Improvement Association make a charge of $100.00 to anyone using their roads for heavy trucking; even to their own members. The roads are private and not maintained by the County. Mr. Horstkotte recommended payment. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer', that $100.00 be paid to the Vernal Area Improvement Association as a right of way cost for the use of their roads. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell None Fisher and Bowman VII. NEW BUSINESS MR. HOWARD AND MR. ANDREWS OF COAST PUIvIP CO. (CORNELL pm-IPS) REQUEST HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD Member Roemer stated that he had met with Mr. Andrews in his office and could not come to an understanding relative to their furnishing pumps for the Treatment Plant Enlargement - 1964 and placed the matter on the Agenda for the Board to revie~ their problem. n ~.,,:~ ~. .~ I ,~!' (y l'f')' , It ~4 \1' ',. ' 2,l~) President Mitchell asked Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, to give the background as to how the misunderstanding started. Mr. Horstkotte stated that Coast Pump Co. did not comply with the specifications in the time required for submitting an equal equivalent to the pumps spe cified, and it was his and Brmm & Caldwell's opinion that the Carnell pumps offered as the equivalent of the Wemco pumps specified were not acceptable. President Mitchel] stated that the problem was one for the District Engineer and Bro~~ & Caldwell to decide and not for the District Board. President Mitchell asked Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, if any legal problems were involved. Mr. Bohn stated he would like to have authority to discuss the legal problems with Mr. Dale Wright, attorney for Mr. Howard and Mr. Andrews of Coast Pump Co. hr. Bohn was given this authority~ Mr. Dale Wright stated that, if litigation resulted, it would resolve an expert testimony in court. Mr. Howard explained that prior to submitting the Cornell pumps as equal, and prior to the bidding, the pumps had been discussed with cer- tain members of the staff of Brown & Caldwell and the District and had received no indication the pumps would be turned down. Dr. David Caldwell, of Brown & Caldwell, stated that Cornell pumps did not have sufficient experience nor did investigation of Cornell pumps in operation prove to them they were equal. Dr. Caldwell stated that the Wemco pumps specified had been offered to them over a four year period before a decision was made to use them. Mr. Horstkotte stated that no further investigation would help the decision that has been made. PresiGent Mitchell stated that the District Board has no alternative but to go along with the decision of its Engineers. Member Gibbs stated that the problem seems to have been thoroughly gone into by both sides. BROWN & CALDWELL'S STATE}lliNT FOR DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS AT COST (LO1¡JER ORINDA MODIFICATIONS $805.22, TREATMENT PLANT ENlARGEMENT - 'I'9b4l>1,686.88) Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the agreement with Bro\m & Caldwell provides a certain number of plans and specifica- tions, and the District ordered a greater number which were supplied at cost. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Brown & Caldwell be paid $805.22 for additional plans and specifications for the Lower Orinda Modifications and $1,686.88 for the Treatment Plant Enlarge- ment - 1964 plans and specifications. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell None Fisher and Bowman AUTHORIZATION FOR DISTRICT EXPENSE IN RE OUTFALL SEWER MANHOLE EXTENSIONS AND ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION FOR WATERSHED 29 SOUTH After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager- Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that $1,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction Funds for District e)~ense in re "fJ, )""1' ¡' . ; -- i-' ! J,. 2-;0 Outfall Sewer Manhole Extensions and $500.00 from Sewer Construction Funds for Watershed 29 South. Carried by the follmJing vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: l1embers: Nembers: Hembers: Gibbs, Roemer and Ydtchell None Fisher and Bowman ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that easements from Alick Bowater, Lester C. Pio, H. M. & M. Developments, Inc., David M. Marquis, Burke A. Hromatko, Ernest F. Coble, Jr., Charlene C. Dax, and T. Joseph Piastrelli be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell None Fisher and Bowman FINAL SETTLEMENT, EASEMENT PARCEL 43-2-2; mmER CICERO Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that the work in easement Parcel 43-2-2 was completed and the District had previously entered into an agreement with the o~mers of the property (Cicero) to compensate them, in addition to what had previously been paid, for plants, and trees that were damaged or destroyed during the work. The total potential additional loss at appraised values of the plants, etc., was $1,L67.00. The final accounting, which has been agreed to by the Ciceros, is $589.90, and as specified in the agreement, if one large pear tree and/or one black walnut tree die within a two-year period commencing September 1,1964, as a result of the work, they are to be compensated. It is the staff recommendation to settle. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that Mr. and Mrs. Cicero, o~~ers of easement Parcel 43-2-2, be paid an additional sum of $589.90 in accordance with the previous agreement and appraisals for plants and trees removed during the work in the easement. A large pear tree and a black walnut tree to remain under the agreement for two years from September 1,1964, and the Ciceros to be compensated if either or both of the trees die as a result of the work. Carried by the follo~¡ing vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell None Fisher and Bowman REQUEST OF FRED J. EARL~ JR. CO'L INC. FOR EXTENSION OF CONTRACT TIME, TREATMENT PLANT ENIARGE NT - 196 Letter from Fred J. Early, Jr. Co., Inc., dated September 11, 196h, reQuesting an extension of time, was presented to the District Board. The District Board instructed that the letter from Fred J. Early, Jr. Co, Inc. be acknowledged and that the Board not act on it at this time. SETTLElvIENT OF EASEl'1ENT PARCEL 43-5-35 FOR DAlVlAGE TO GRAPE VINES AND A SMALL TREE Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that the o~~er of easement Parcel 43-5-35 granted the easement to the District. During the work, it was necessary to remove approximately 25 large grape vines and a small tree in the easement area. 09 11 64 l~'6 Mr. Horstkotte stated the loss could be settled for $100.00 and it was a staff recommendation to settle. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that the damages in easement Parcel 43-5-35 be settled in the amount of $100.00. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Members: lVlembers: Members: Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell None Fisher and Bowman BROWN & CALDWELL AGREEMENT SUPPlEl~NTING JULY, 1961, AGREENENT Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that the District Board Had previously authorized the preparation of the supplemental agree- ment to the July, 1961, agreement. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the supplemental agree- ment to the July, 1961, agreement with Brown & Caldwell. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell None Fisher and Bo~~an RESOllJTION NO. 1448, APPOINTING EUGENE PEYRUCAIN AND THEODORE MILLIMAKI, UTILITY MEN It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolu- tion No. 1446 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENI': Members: Membe rs : Jlliembers: Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell None Fisher and Bowman RESOLUTION NO. 1449, STEP INCREASE FOR CHARlES DANIEL, SENIOR SURVEY JVlAN, PROBATIONARY PERIOD SATISFACTORILY COVælETED It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution No. 1449 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Members: lvIembers : Members: Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell None Fisher and Bo~~n RESOllJTION NO. 1450, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF ARTHUR W. BOWMAN WITH REGRET AND COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS SERVICE WITH THE DISTRICT It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolu- tion No. 1450 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Membe rs : Members: Members: Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell None Fisher and Bowman RESOLUTION NO. 1451, COMMENDING LAWSON WEILL FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE DISTRICT It wa~ moveè by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolu- tion No. 1451 be adopteñ. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Nembers: I"iembers: l'1embers: Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell None Fisher and Bowman nq " -J ".> 1_- 7 6 4i 2S2 VIII. REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER ST. MARY'S COLlEGE ANNEXATION Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that St. Mary's College was being annexed to the District. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE MIMEOGRAPH EQUIPMENT Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to purchase mimeograph equipme~t at a cost of $3,086.46. Mr. Horstkotte stated that over six hundred dollars per year could be saved in one department alone with the equipment. After discussion, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Mimeograph equipment be purchased for $3,086.h6. Carried by the f011mving vote: AYES: NabS: ABSENT: Members: Hembers: lVlembers: Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell None Fisher and Bo~~an AUTHOlUZATION TO ATTEND THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FEDERA- T ION CONFERENCE Mr. Horstkotte requested $190.00 expense~ plus transportation of $$83.80 for Mr. Robert Mott, Superintendent of Plant Operations, to attend the Federal Water Pollution Control Federation conference. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that $190.00 plus $$83.50 for transportation expense be authorized for Mr. Robert Mott to attend the Federal Water Pollution Control Federation conference at Bal Harbor, Florida. Carried by the following vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Hembers: Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell None Fisher and Bo¡,rman COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT KNOX COMMITTEE LEGISLATION Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that he would give the Board Members a written report relative to the Knox Committee legislation re consolidation of Districts. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 9:55 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell to October 1,1964. } COUI\'TERSIGNED: - _/.~/ /- .~ <....~ -~~~c:::-... ..,":.' ...~ ~ Secretary'of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 09 17 64