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MINU'IES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HElD MAY 6, 1965
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250
Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California,
on May 6,1965, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
ABSENT:
Members:
None
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the Minutes
of the meeting of April15, 1965, be approved subject to spreading the Health
Officer's letter relative to Local Improvement District No. 44 in the Minutes
following Resolution No. 1475 instead of following Resolution No. 1476.
Carried by the following vote: Motion rescinded May 20,1965.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Rustigian, 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 1925 to 1943, inclusive, and Running
Expense Vouchers Numbers 6342 to 6559, inclusive. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
IV.
BIDS
THEA !ME NT PLANT PUMP, ENGINE & ACCESSORY UNI'IS - 1965
The one bid for Treatment Plant Pump, Engine & Accessory Units - 1965,
opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M. this day, was as follows:
1.
Waukesha Pacific: Equipment Co.
With Fairbanks, Morse, Inc. pump
$85,956.00
Alternate 1
With Morris Machine Works pump
$88,667.00
Alternate 2
With Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Corporation pump
Delivery six months
$88,688.00
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, discussed with the District
Board Members the advantages and disadvantages of the several pumps.
He stated that it would be six to seven months before the work ~rould be
ready for the pump.
Mr. Horstkotte recommended the Bald~~n-Lima-Hami1ton Corporation pump.
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Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, questioned Mr. Horstkotte abaùt the
higher price of the pump and if it was superior equipment.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that in his opinion it was.
Mr. Bohn stated that it was at the discretion of the Board as to choice
of equipment.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard,
that the contract for the Treatment Plant Pump, Engine & Accessory Units - 1965,
be awarded to Waukesha Pacific Equipment Company on their Alternate No.2 bid
with Baldwin-Lime-Hamilton Corporation pump at a cost of $88,688.00. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
v.
OlD BUS INESS
PROTEST OF JAMES BUSBY RE TRUNK SEWER CHARGES FOR MUIR MEADOWS AREA
President Mitchell referred to the memorandum from Mr. Horstkotte, District
Manager-Engineer, dated April 20,1965, relative to watershed charges in general
and in particular to Mr. Busby's protest.
President Mitchell referred to the last paragraph which provided for dis-
cretionary preferential treatment for certain users.
President Mitchell and Members Roemer and Howard felt that, due to the
commitment given to r1r. Busby, consideration should be given for some relief.
Member Gibbs.stated that any modification in charges should apply to
everyone.
After discussion, the matter was continued to a future meeting.
VI.
NE'~v BUS INESS
DISCUSSION WITH CITY OF CLAYTON FOR SEWER SERVICE TO THEIR AREA
Mr. Robert W. Hoyer, Mayor of the City of Clayton, presented a letter
dated May 5,1965, requesting that the District provide estimates of the cost
of providing sewer service to Clayton and surrounding areas by construction
of facilities most economical to the taxpayers and most compatible with long
range plans.
After discussion, it was felt the District could make a survey on a
limited basis without a time schedule.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, estimated a limited survey
without a time schedule would cost not more that $2,000.00.
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Howard, that $2,000.00
be authorized from Sewer Construction Funds to make a survey, without a time
schedule, of costs to sewer the City of Clayton area. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NŒS:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
Nom
None
PRESENTA TION OF OPERA TORS' CERTIFICATES
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the District Plant
personnel had reached a high standing in the certificate program. The certi-
ficates are given for knowledge of Plant operation. He stated that Mr. Mott
had received a special award for his public service.
President Mitchell presented certificates which had been
following employees:
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Douglas A. Wald
Fred W. Smith
Harry L. Stickney
James A. Crawley
James E. Eubank
RESOLUTION NO. l48~ A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE DISTRICT PLANT PERSONNEL
FOR THEIR HIGH STA ING IN THE STA'IE IN THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AWARDS
ÞOR KNCMLEDGE OF PLANT OPERA TIONS
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Howard, that Resolution
No. lh87 be adopt6d. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
President Mitchell stated that he welcomed the contact with the employees
who had just received their certificates.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer; invited the Members of the
Board to a tour of the Treatment Plant on June 3 from h to 6 o'clock P.M.,
at which time the District will host a tour for the San Francisco Bay Area
Water Pollution Control Federation.
After the tour, a no host dinner will be held in the Walnut Creek area,
notice of which will be sent at an early date.
BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT D1STRICT RELOCATION AGREEMENT
Mr. Horstkotte stated that he has had discussions with other agencies
relative to the contract and requested that a decision be contiroled.
Continued to a later date.
SETTLEMENT OF EASEMENT PARCEL lt4- 7-4, OWNER G!BPS, ET AL
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that easement Parcel
hlt-7-u could be settled for $150.00 and it was the staff recommendation to
settle.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Howard, that ease-
ment Parcel uu-7-u be settled in the sum of $l50.00. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NŒS:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rus tigian , Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
ACCEPTÆNCE OF EASEMENTS
It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Rustigian, that ease-
ments from Mt. Diablo School District, Quail Ridge Co" Clyde R. Hopkins,
John M. Barnes, Nick Ferrul, Edward E. White, Bernard L. Ilg, Robert M.
Larsen, Roderick E. MacLennan, Albert J. Oldfield, Angel T. Kerley, Roy H.
Birt, Carl H. Parks, Thomas M. Barlow, Lloyd R. Bradhoff, Robert M. Smith,
Oscar R. Hayes, Russell W. Schumacher and Curtis M. King be accepted and
their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
SETTLENENT OF EASEMENT PARCEL 44-7-7, CXVNER ANDREASEN
A letter from Mr. Roscoe Jones, Jr., attorney for Mrs. Andreasen, owner
of easement Parcel 44-7-7, was presented setting a value for the easement
of $l,250.00.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated it was a reasonable
value and it was the staff recommendation to settle.
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Ho~ard, that easement
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Parcel 4h-7-7 be settled in the amount of $1,250.00.
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Carried by the following
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
SETTLEMENT OF EASEMENT PARCEL 44-7-11, O\iNER PAGE
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that easement Parcel
hh-7-11 could be settled for $25.00 and it was the staff recommendation to
settle.
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that easement
Parcel 44-7-l1 be settled in the amount of $25.00. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
QUIT CLAD1 DEED FOR EASEMENT IN LOT l22, MORAGA ESTATES
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the sewer in Lot
122 of Moraga Estates was being relocated and a new easement was being received.
It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the President
and Secretary be authorized to execute the Quit Claim Deed to the easement in
Lot 122 of Moraga Estates. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FOR LOT 122, HORAGA ESTATES
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that the easement
for Lot 122 of Moraga Estates be accepted and its recording ordered. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY AT TREATMENT PLANT WITH CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented a map showing the
exchange of property with the Flood Control District, the purpose being to
straighten the property line along the creek.
The District is to receive .44 acre net in the exchBn~e at a cost of
$3,000.00 per acre or $l,320.00 be paid to the Flood Control District.
This is a repurchase of a portion of the property sold to the Flood Control
District at the same price.
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that the District
make the exchange of properties at the Treatment Plant with the Contra Costa
County Flood Control and Water Conservation Disttict in accordance with the
map presented, and $1,320.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction Funds for
the purchase of the .44 net acre to be received by the District. Carried by
the following vote;
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
VII.
REPOR'IS
D:IE TRIC T MANAGE R-E NG HER
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REBATE LINES TO BE TAIŒN OVER BY LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. lJU
ޜ. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented a memorandum to each
Board Member setting forth the various rebate lines that will be taken over
and used in Local Improvement District No. hh and requested authorization to
charge the rebate amounts due to Local Improvement District No. hh, which are
as follows:
1.
LID hh-3.
2.
LID !¡L-h.
3.
LID 4u-5.
h.
LID 44-5.
5.
LID hh-5.
6.
LID hh-5.
7.
LID 4u-6.
Rebate Job 7h9R. Owners Tanner, Gant
and Plath.
$1,332.00
Watershed 3h South, estimated 14 con-
nections @ $133.00 per connection
C$l,862.00) to be paid to installer
of trunk.
Watershed 35 North, estimated 113 con-
nections @ $150.00 per connection
C$l6,950.oo) to be held in watershed
fund for crediting to School District
account.
Rebate Job 564R, owner Garibaldi.
authorized and paid 11/l9/6h.
Board
$
u38.96
Rebate Job 1139R. Owner San Ramon
Valley Union School District.
$1,000.00
Rebate to C.C.C.S.D. for cost of ex-
tending Job 1139R through school
property.
$2,929.00
Rebate Job u70R. Owner Danvil1e
Union School District.
$1,000.00
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Memter Howard, that the rt bate
amounts set forth in the memorandum to the Members of the District Board dated
May 6, 1965, and not yet paid be charged to Local Improvement District No. l¡4
and paid when bonds have been sold and funds are available. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSErIT :
Members:
Member s :
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL FILE CABINETS FOR PERMANENT RECORDS
Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to install file cabinets at the
Treatment Plant at a cost of $448.00 from Sewer Construction Funds for filing
duplicate tracings of all District plans.
It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Gibbs, that $h48.00
be authorized from Sewer Construction Funds to install filing cabinets at the
Treatment Plant for storing duplicate tracings of all District plans. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Memt-er s :
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER BALANCE REMATIHNG IN OUTFALL SElr\ŒR ACCESS ROAD
ACCOUnT
Mr. Horstkotte reported that the ~ltfall Sewer area is being filled bv
the U.S. Government Corps of Engineers and the road work the District had
planned has been abandoned. He requested authorization to use the remaining
funds authorized for the road for Outfall Sewer appurtenances; the amount
remaining in this fund is $13,841.39.
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It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Gibbs, that $13,841.39
be transferred from the Outfall Sewer Access Road authorization to authorizRtion
for Outfall Sewer appurtenances. Carried ty the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Hembers:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL ITEI'1S IN CONNECTION HITH THEATHF.NT PLÞ..NT
ENLARGEMENT - 1964 WOHK
Mr. Horstkotte reported there l..¡ere certain items of work that could not
be included in the contract for Treatment Plant Enlargement - 196L and re-
quested authorization to use a portion of the funds remaining from the Treatment
Plant Enlargement - 196\.¡ contract. which amounts to approximately $111,000.00.
The list of items and estimated costs on the basis of rental, purchase
order, and District crew performance is:
1.
Reshape dikes, roads, and drainage (rental)
Base rock for all-weather road areas
$ SOO.OO
)00.00
500.00
2,000.00
2,1100.00
2,Loo.oo
1,500.00
$9,800.00
2.
Move outside storage to new location (District)
3.
Lawn area re-sodding and planting
tl.
Extension of sludge and supernatent lines to new
and old lagoons
5.
6.
Base rock for paved storage area
7.
Pavement
Total
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member HO;.lard, that $9,800.00
be authorized from the remaining Treatment Plant Enlargement - 196L funds
for the seven items of work listed. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
J'.1embers :
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
CONVENTIONS
Mr. Horstkotte reported on his tri? to the National Association of County
Engineers convention and his trip to San Diego for the California Water
Pollution Control Federation convention.
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AUTOMOBTIE
Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to purchase a Fairlane 500, on
which he had bids, to replace his car which is to be used by the survey crew.
After discussion, the Board Members suggested that in considering future
turn-in value from their experience in their businesses it would be more
economical to purchase a standard sized car and, in particular, an Impala
with automatic transmission.
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Mem~er Gibbs, that Mr.
Horstkotte be authorized to purchase a new car of the type recommended by
Members of the District Board; payment to be made from Running Expense Funds
on delivery of the car. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
STATE LEGISLATION
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported on St~te legislatior being
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sponsored by the District and the California Sanitary & Sanitation Districts
Association, and stated a written report was being submitted.
SPECiFICATIONS FOR DISTRICT INSURANCE
Mr. Bohn stated that specifications for District insurance were being
prepared.
VIII .
ADJOURNMENT
At lO:35 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell
to May 20,1965.
COUNTERS IGNED :
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