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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
fŒLD NOVEMBER 5, 19611
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in a Regular Session at its regular place of rooeting located at 1250
Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of Ca1iîor'!Üa,
on November 5, 1964, at 8:00 o'cloc}: P.H.
The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell.
1.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT :
I1embers:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
ABSENT:
lVlembers :
None
II.
APPROVAL OF IvIINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of October 15,1964, were approved as prese~t€d.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
It was moved by M'?'1'!her Rustigian, seconded by Hember Roemer, that the
expenditures, 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 1834 to 1851, inclusive, and Running
Expense Vouchers Numbers 5132 to 5333, inclusive. Carried by the fo1Joi-JÌng
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
!1embers :
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
IV.
BIDS
Gi'.SOLIlili POvlERED CRAWIER TRACTΓ "lITH ACCESSORIES
Bid opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M. November 11,19611, was presented as follows:
Hill Tractor, Inc.
$7,878.16
Mr. Horstkotte reported that only one bid had been received and reco~~ended
acceptance. The amount provided in the 1964-65 Budget was $10,500.00.
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that the bid of
Hill Tractor, Inc. be accepted for the John Deere Gasoline Po\-Tered Crawler
Tractor with accessories on their low bid of $7,878.16 after an allowance of
$2,500.00 for trade in. Carried by the following vote:
AYES : Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
NOES: Members: None
AB'3ENT: Nembers: None
v. OLD BUSINESS
MODIFICATION OF BOUrIDARY FOR DISTRICT ANNEY~TION #10
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented a map showing the
nF>I,T houndaries for District. Annexation #10 and stated that the modifjr:'~t;,,'1
had been approved by the Boundary CorIDlission and the Local Agency Formation
Commission.
A letter from Fred L. Donahue and Ruth 11. Donahue, protesting inclusion
of 12 acres in District Annexation if10, was presented.
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Mr. Horstkotte stated that the Donahue property was included in the
annexation by the modification but would be receiving service along 1>JÌth other
properties requesting inclusion and, for this reason, would benefit and could
not be left out of the annexation.
Hr. Horstkotte stated that the legal tir.1e for protests is at the Hearing
to be held and nol noìÑ.
It was moved by JvIember Roemer, seconded by Hember Howard, that the modifi-
cation of District Annexation #10 boundaries be approved as submitted. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
l'lembers:
l"lembers:
l'ilembers :
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
VI.
NE\J BU S II-JESS
DISCUSSION fiE REDUCED ASSESSIvlENTS IN LOCAL I1'1PROVEl'ÆNT DISTRICT NO. 44
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that information
pertinent to the discussion of reduced assessments in Local Improvement
District No. 44 was sent to each Board Member.
President Hitchel1 and þ-lember Gibbs stated that the Board Ehould deter-
mine a general policy for assessing in assessment districts and not on an
individual basis.
Member Roemer stated that he had visited the properties and had dis-
cussed the problem with Mr. Horstkotte and the property owners and felt the
District .muld be establishing a precedent in going along with the proposed
reduced assessment plan. He further stated that he did not feel that District
funds could be used for the benefit of a few.
After discussion with the property owners in the audience, President
Mitchell stated that from the conclusions reached the staff should proceed
to assess Iocal Improvement District No. 44 in the normal manner.
COREllibPOND.c.NCE FROE SMillEL L. HOUJES HE EASEIvlENT CONDEMNATION, JOB 1119
Corr'espondence from Samuel L. Holmes re easement condemnation, Job
lll9, was presented.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained that Milton and
Russell Bruzzone were demanding $250.00 for the easement requested and the
District staff felt this was reasonable.
Mr. Holmes agreed to the payment of $250.00 and, with the help of the
District staff, will proceed to acquire the easement.
PROTEST BY OwNER OF LOCATION OF EAS~lTNT PARCEL 10, LINE E
r~. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented maps showing the
location of easement ParcellO of Line E owned by Mr. Duling.
Hr. Horstkotte explained the original location and the present location
showing why it could not be moved off of the Duling parcel to his neighbor's.
Mr. Duling protested the location because of the trees that would
have to be destroyed.
Mr. Horstkotte presented pictures of the two apricot trees, several
popular trees, pear tree and oleander plants that ~ould be destroyed.
. After rliscussion, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member
Ho~ard, that the ease~ent Parcel 10, Line E, matter be referred to the District
st~f~ to work out an agreernentv.fÌth Hr. Duling as to present location on the
onglnally planned location. Carried b;JT the fo2.1ovdng vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Hembers:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Hus tigiar;, Ìio1ríarè, Roe me I' and Nitchell
None
None
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SETTLEMENT OF EASEMENT PARCEL 4, JOB 1139
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-EngiDeer, stated that easement Parcel
4 of Job 1139 can be settled for $75.00. The $75.00 is for small trees and
shrubs that will be destroyed with no cost for the easement itself.
Mr. Horstkotte further stated that Job 1139 is a contract the District
has to do the engineering, acquire the rights of way and award the contract
for the San Ramon Valley High School District which is paying all costs.
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Hember Howard, that the
easement from Thomas Chattock be accepted, its recording be ordered, and the
payment of $75.00 be authorized. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Hembers:
Nembers:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and IVlitchell
None
None
REQUEST OF TITLE INSURANCE & TRUST CO. FOR QUIT CLAIM DEED TO CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY ìlALNUT GRO\tlER"S ASSOCIATION
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained that the Quit Claim
Deed requested is for a temporary easement the District acquired for use during
the period of construction in Line A and is no longer needed.
The language of the temporary easement prepared by the Grantor's attorney
indicated a use beyond the construction period.
RESOLUTION NO. J1S8, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT AND SECRE'l'AHY
TO EXECUTE THE QUIT CLAIM DEED TO THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WALNUT GROWERS '
ASSOCIATION
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Nember Gibbs,
seconded by Nember Rustigian, that Resolution No. l1158 be adopted. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSElI.'T :
Members:
Hembers:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS
It ",¡as moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Howard, that easements
from Blaise Russo, Florence E. Purèue, James E. Funkhouser, John C. Fauver,
Fuller & Eyman, Theodore S. Ockels and i'lore 1 anc' B. Falkell be accepted and their
recording ordered. Carried by the I<Ùl.md.ng vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Hembers:
Hembers:
Nembers:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
STATE HIGHWAY SEylER RELOCATION IX
Hr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the State is
receiving bids for highway work between Danville and San Ramon and it is
necessary for the District to complete certain work prior to the State
highway Hork.
The total cost of the Hark is estimated to be $70,786.00 of which the
State is to pay $22,550.00, the balance to be paid by the District which is
for improvement of District facilities.
lVlr. Horstkotte requested approval of the plans and specifications and
authorization to call for bids for State Highway Sewer Relocation IX.
President Mitchell asked if this completed District financing commitments for
Line G construction.
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Mr. Horstkotte stated this did so uLless later commitments are made by the
District Board, it being anticipated that all further development would be by
private financing through direct construction or watershed charges.
It ,'Tas moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by ¡V¡ember Rustigian, that plans
and specifications for State Highway Sewer Relocation IX be approved and the
call for bids be authorized. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Hembers:
Hembers:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchel]
None
None
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HEQUEST OF ROSSHOOR CORPORATION FOR A BOARD DETERMINATION OF INTENT OF
CONTRACT RELATING TO CERTAIN CHARGES
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that Rossmoor Corporation
has protested a billing of $250.00 for each laundry machine under the commercial
rate provided in the District Code.
Rossmoor Corporation claims the charge of $135.00 under Ordinance 33 at
the time the agreement was signed is the proper charge. They claim that
the charges prevailing at the time the agreement was signed were permanent
for the life of the project because it was on this basis their financing was
arranged.
After discussion, President Mitchell continued the matter for decision
at the November 19,1964, meeting.
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that if the Rossmoor Corporation
protest is granted the contract and District Code may have to be amended.
CORRESPONDENCE FROH H. E. Me NAMER, AUDITOR-CONTROLIER FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Hr. Horstkotte, District Nanager-Engineer, reported that the County has
required a more detailed report from Special Districts in reporting on the
County retirement contributions.
In order to avoid problems that may arise from errors in the report, they
have requested that the Districts authorize a bookkeeping entry by the County
after checking the reports for the sums due rather than Districts sending
their warrants along with the report, as atpresent.
Upon the recO!mnendation of Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Ivlember Hoi-¡ard,
seconded by lVlember Rustigian, that the President and ti-JO Board Nembers be
authorized to execute the "Continuing Payment Order" requested by H. E. NcNamer,
Auditor-Controller of Contra Costa County, in his letter of November h, 1964.
Carried by the folloHing vote:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSEl'J"T :
Nembers:
Members:
Hembers:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
hATTERS FROB THE FLOOR
Members of the District Board discussed answers to the County Taxpayers'
Association and the Contra Costa Times relative to publicity on the recent
appointments to fill vacancies on the District Board.
After discussion, letters to the County Taxpayers' Association and the
Contra Cos ta Times ,¡,ere aDDroven.
VII.
REPORTS
DloTRICT L.i.d\nGLR-~ì~GINE~R
AUTHOHIZATION FOE INSTALLATION OF SIX HANHOLES
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, requested authorization to
insU;J ~.' . ¡,anholes on the District system at a cost of $2,400.00 frem Sewer
Construction Funds.
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It was moved by ll!ìember Gibbs, seconded by Hember Rm;tigian, that $2,1100.00
from Sewer Construction Funds be authorized to install six manholes on the
District system. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Ivlembers:
Hembers:
Hembers:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO RELOCATE LINE OFF SlEEPY HOLUM LANE
Hr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, requested $2 ,2uO. 00 from Sev:er
Construction Funds to relocate a line off Sleepy Hollow Lane due to a slide in
the area several years ago.
It Has moved by Nember Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $2,2110.00
be authorized from Sewer Construction Funds to relocate a sewer line off Sleepy
Hollow Lane. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howara, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
STATUS OF hTORK IN LOCAL IHPRO'\TEr-Œ~rr DISTRICT NO. 113-5
Hr. Horstkotte reported that Local Improvement District No. 113-5 is about
complete.
AUTHOHIZATION FOR PIPE TESTING
Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to spend $600.00 from Sewer Construc-
tion Funds for testing clay pipe vs. asbestos pipe.
After an explanation, it was moved by Hember Gibbs, seconded by Member
Howard, that $600.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction Funds for testing
clay sewer pipe VB. asbestos sewer pipe. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
Hembers :
Hembers:
Hembers:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
COD NSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE l"lEETING, CALIFORNIA SANITARY & SANITATION DISTRICTS
ASSOCIATION
Mr. Bohn Counsel for the District, stated that he attended the recent
Executive Committee meeting of the California Sanitary & Sanitation Districts'
Association.
Nr. Bohn reported on the meeting and requested expenses.
PRELHUNARY REPORT ON FORCED SET..JER RELOCATIONS
Hr. Bohn submitted a preliminary report on the research done on the problem
of forced sewer relocations with a final report expected in December.
He reported that he was asked to represent the California Sanitary &:
Sanitation Districts' Association at the 1965 State Legislature. .
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ADJOURNMEN"T
At 11:10 o'clock P.N., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell
to November 19, 19611.
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Pres dent 0 the District Board of the
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Central C ntra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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