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lVlINUTES OF A REGUlAR 11EETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD DECEIv1BER 3, 1964
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in a Regular Session at its regular place of meF'ting lo~ated at 1250
Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California
on December 3,1964, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell
ABSENT :
Members:
Rustigian and Howard
Member Ho"ard arrived at 8 :05 0' clock P.M.
Member Rustigian arri"ITeò at 8:1.5 o'clock P.M.
II.
AFPROV AL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of November 19, 1964, were approved as
presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
It was moved by IvIember Howard) ~~('('Inded by Nember 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 1852 to 1873, inclusive, and Running
Expense Vouchers Numbers 5334 to 5521, inclusive. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
Hembers:
Members:
Ì'lembers:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
IV.
BIDS
None.
V.
HEARINGS
(A)
DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 10
President Mitchell opened the Hearing on District Annexation No. 10 and
asked for written protests.
. Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented a letter from Mr.
Fred 1. Donahue protesting the inclusion of 12 acres of his property in the
annexation.
Mr. Horstkotte presented a map of the area and explained that the Donahue
property would be served by sewers in Local Improvement District No. 44 and
could not be excluded from the annexation.
After discussion, it was moved by Nember Roemer, seconded by Member
Gibbs, that the protest of Mr. Fred L. Donahue be denied. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
l'1embers:
Ivlembers :
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Hitchell
None
None
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~lIr. Horstkotte Dre8enterl A. letter from Hr. Arthur F. LahTton dated
November ;0., 19611, p~otesting on behalf of the following property owners
the inclusion of their properties in District Annexation No. 10:
i'.rthur Lawton l740 Green Valley Road
Hal Corey 1716 II " II
Donald D. Kingman 1728 II II II
Delmar E. Ohl 1752 II II II
Charles A. Johnson 1766 " II II
hember Roemer asked l"ir. Horstkotte to revie... the problem on Hhich they
had both spent a lot of time.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Hember Howard,
that the protests of Arthur Lawton, Hal Corey, Donald D. Kingman, Delmar E.
Ohl, and Charles A. Johnson be denied. Carried by the followin~ vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Hembers:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Hi tchell
None
None
Mr. Horstkotte presented a letter from the San Damiano Retreat, Franciscan
Fathers and Brothers, protesting the inclusion of 6.16 acres in District Annexa-
tion No. 10.
Mr. Horstkotte read an answer to them dated December 3,1964, explaining
the reason for the 6.16 acres being included. The letter explained that the
6.16 acres being a portion of a larger parcel was presently being taxed for
District purposef' and the annexation was only a formality.
It v!aS moved by Hember Hoerner, seconded by l'1ember Gibbs, that the protest
of the San Damiano Retreat, Franciscan Fathers and Brothers, be denied. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Nembers:
Nembers:
Ì"iembers:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
There being no further written protests, President Mitchell asked for oral
protests.
There being none, President Mitchell declared the Hearing closed.
RESOlliTION NO. 1460, OVERRULING PROTESTS AND APPROVING DISTRICT ANNEXATION
NO. 10 AND PETITION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO ALTER THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that Resolution
No. 1460 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Nembers:
Members:
Nembers:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
(B) LOCAL IMPROVEMElIJ"T DISTRICT NO. l.t3-5 INFORMAL HEARING RELATIVE TO THE WORK
PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR
Fresident Hi tchelJ openerl the Hearing and asked for v-¡ritten protests.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented and explained the
following written protests:
Assessment:, No.
Owner
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43-5-27-10
43-5-12-3
L¡3-5-22- 3
Stevenson
lVlcElhinney
Pansby
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Assessment No. con't
Owner con't
h3-5-22-4
43-5-21-3 & h
43-5-23-4
4J-5-24-6
43-5-20-6
43-5-20-7
l..t3-5-19-2
43-5-16-2
43-5-16-1
l..t3-5-16-3
hJ-5-16-21
l..t3-5-19-19
h3-5-19-18
L13-5-13-7, 8, 9
LJ-5-9-3C:;
43-5-9-38
h3-5-lh-2
43-5-14-1
43-5-6-21
43-5-6-20
& 10
Bollaert
Lucas
Farrer
La Fountain
Marshall
Smi th
Morse
Osborne
Studt
Bruce
Gale
Scopin
Barber
Read
Thurman
Cummings
Gingrich
Hoffman
Bartholomer"
NacWilliams
Mr. Horstkotte reviewed the status of each complaint and reported that
some complaints had been satisfied and the contractor was working on thE others.
Mr. Pansby disagreed with Mr. Horstkotte in his statement that the contrac-
tor had done what was necessary to restore his property. Mr. Pansby claimed the
road and fences were not restored to the character of improvement that existed
prior to the work.
After discussion, Member Roemer suggested that the Board Members visit the
Pansby property Sunday, December 6,1964.
Continued to December 17,1964.
Hr. Farrer complained that the sewer line did not serve his entire property.
Mr. Horstkotte explained to Mr. Farrer that the assessment on his property
was lower because of the limited service.
Letters from William P. Tuggle, W. W. Horison and the Vernal Area Improve-
ment Association, commending the contractor for his work, were presented.
There being no further protests, President Mitchell declared the informal
Hearing to receive protests relative to the work on Local Improvement District
No. hJ-5 closed.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
PAYHENT TO JOHN A. BOHN FOR SERVICES IN HE LOCAL UIPROVEIVJENT DISTRICT NO. 43
EASENENT CONDEIvINATIONS
. The following statements were received from Mr. Bohn for services in regard
to Local Improvement District No. 43 easement condemnations:
Parcel No. Owner Fee
43-1-38 Bowater $250.00
43-1-20 Clemens-Hartin 250.00
43-1-33 Nushi 250.00
43-2-4 Strand 250.00
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Nember Hm.¡ard, tbat Mr. John
A. Bohn,Counsel for the District, be paid $250.00 each for the condemnation
Hork on Parcels L13-1-38, l..t3-1-20, 43-1-33 and l..t3-2-4, a total of $1,000.00,
in accordance with statements presented to the District Board; these sums to
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be charged to the Local Improvement District.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
IVlembe rs :
Hembers:
Hembers:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION ON DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1137
ANTI FINAL PAYHENT LESS RETENTION
Mr. Horstkotte, District Hanager-Engineer, stated that District Sewering
Project 1137 was completed and requested authorization to file Notice of
Completion and pay funds when due.
It was moved by Hember Howard, seconded by Hember Roemer, that Hr.
Horstkotte be authorized to file Notice of Completion for District Sewering
Project 1137 and that final payment less 10% retention be made; the 10%
retention is authorized for payment after the period for filing claims has
expired if no claims are filed. Carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Hembers:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
CIAni FOR DAYlAGES, PAUL C. MOFFATT
Claim from Paul C. Hoffatt dated November 25,1964, for damages in the
sum of $135.00 as a result of sewer stoppage and overflow in his home, was
presented.
lir. Horstkotte, District i'lanager-Engineer, stated that it 1-Jas the staff's
reco~~endation to pay the claim.
It was moved by Nember Rustigian, seconded by Hember Howard, that the claim
of Hr. Paul C. Moffatt in the sum of $135.00, as a result of damage caused by
sewer overflowing in his home, be paid after receipt of a signed Release in Full
Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Nembers:
Hembers:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
PURCHASE OF 30.7 ACRES AT TREATMENT PLANT
Hr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the escrow instruc-
tions were ready for the purchase of the 30.7 acres at the Treatment Plant which
the District Board had previously authorized.
The purchase price being $86,118.0.0 plus $412.00 title insurance, a total
of $86,560.00 less an estimatedcredit of $99.73 for taxes prorated on closing;
a net amount of $86,L(60.27 to be paid to the Title Company.
It 'Aas moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Hember Howard, that the President
and Secretary be authorized to execute the escrow instructions for the purchase
of .30.7 Acres a+ the Treatment Plant; that $86,460.27 from Sewer Construction
Funds be authorized for pa)~ent to the Western Title Guaranty Company and the
Deed accepted and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
r>.YES :
NO!:'S:
ABSENT:
Hembers:
hembers:
Hembers:
ACCEPTANCE OF EASE¥ÆNTS
Gibbs, Rustigian, Ho,,¡ard, Roemer and Nitchell
None
None
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
the easements from Henry L. Garibaldi be accepted and their recording
ordered. Carried by the following vote: -
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
lVlembers:
IV[embers :
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Nitchell
None
None
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VIII.
REPORTS
DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER
SElrJER CO NS TRUCT 10 N AUTHORIZA TIO NS
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, requested authorization
of $1,872.00 for Shearfuser Diffusers for the Treatment Plant Enlarge-
ment - 196L.
It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Gibbs, that
;ijl ,372. GO be authorized from Se1,rer Construction Funds for Shearfuser
Diffusers for the Treatment Plant Enlargement - 1964. Carried by the
follovring vote:
kY1S:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Hembers:
Members:
Hembers:
Gibbs, Hustigian, Howard, Roemer and Hitchell
None
None
Hr. Ho:"stkotte requested authorizations of $500.00 for Watershed
27 West, $1,500.00 for District Sewering Projects 1135,1136 & 1137 and
$500.00 for Watershed 29 South.
After an explanation, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by
Member Rustigian, that $500.00 for Watershed 27 West, $1,500.00 for
District Sewering Projects 1135,1136 & 1137 and $500.00 for Watershed
29 South be authorized from Sewer Construction Funds. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT: .
Hembers:
Members:
Hembers:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
Noœ
Mr. Horstkotte requested $3,000.00 for the District expense on
Outfall Sewer Hanhole Extensions.
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that
$3,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction Funds for Outfall SeHer
Hanhole Extensions. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NO.t:J:
.iiBSENT:
l1embers:
l1embers:
Ee!':1bers:
Gibbs, Rustigian, HOl>Jard, Hoemer and l"litchell
None
None
EI1PLOYEES' CHRIS1'NAS PARTY
Mr. Horstkotte reported that the employees' annualChristmas party
starts at 6:30 o'clock P.M. December 11,1964, at the Sportsman's Club
and the Directors have been invited.
COUNSEL FOrt THE DISTRICT
PUBLICITY FOR HEARING ON GARBAGE RATES
Hr. Gerald Ellersdorfer, representing Hr. Bohn, Counsel for the District,
reported on the publicity being given for the Hearing on December 17,1964,
to consider the application for an increase in garbage collection rates.
IX.
ADJOU ENNENI'
At 10:25 o'clock P.N., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell
to December 17,1964.
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President L' e District Board of the
Central C' .tra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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