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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 07-13-67
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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD JULY 13,1967
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 July 13, 1967, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
ABSENT:
Members:
None
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of July 6, 1967, were approved as presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
DISCUSSION OF MARTINEZ SEWER REPORT
President Gibbs stated that, since the last meeting, the District staff
had sent Board Members several proposals outlining the basis for contract
with Martinez for sewer service.
All proposals would be more costly to Martinez than annexation.
It was the consensus of the District Board that it would be most
difficult to work out a contractural arrangement that would be equitable to
both the District and to Martinez.
The Members of the Board suggested that Martinez try another annexation
election.
Board Members stated that a contract should require Martinez to provide
all the funds necessary to connect to the District system; estimated to
exceed a million dollars, exclusive of a Federal grant.
The staff had suggested that the District participate
rebate basis for industrial property along the waterfront.
felt this was not in the best interest of the District; it
and long-term.
with funds on a
The Board Members
being speculative
President Gibbs questioned Mr. Sparacino, Chairman of the Martinez Sewer
Committee, relative to the City of Martinez finances, which has had a lot of
publicity in the newspapers.
Mr. Sparacino introduced Mayor Travers of the City of Martinez and Mr.
Satre, acting City Manager. Mayor Travers and Mr. Satre explained that the
City has had problems with the operating budget which are presently being
worked out.
Mayor Travers stated that financing of connecting the City system to
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District would require a general obligation
bond issue to be approved by the voters.
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Mr. Sparacino stated that it was the next problem of the Sewer Study
Committee to retain a financial consultant to advise Martinez on selling
a bond issue.
Board Members stated that over the years the District has gotten itself
into a strong financial position and has consistently lowered the tax rate.
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated a contract would commit the
District to large sums of money.
Board Members stated that annexation would permit control of financing
because of the District's ability to recover expenditures under its estab-
lished rules and regulations. A contract would result in uncertainties and
a minimum of control.
Board Members suggested that the City try another election for annexa-
tion to the District and told the audience if anyone disagreed, they should
speak now.
Mr. Will Sharkey stated that he was among those who did not favor the
annexation election.
Mr. Sharkey stated that he felt economies warranted the City's developing
its own plant and keep control within the City. He stated he would oppose
annexation.
Mr. Sparacino stated that, prior to this meeting, they had met with
Mt. View Sanitary District relative to joining with Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District and/or the City of Martinez and, on being questioned on
their decision, stated they were retaining a consultant on the matter.
The City of Martinez officials, in discussing finances with the Board
Members, stated that they have patterned City fees for operating and capital
funds after the District and congratulated the District on its operations and
strong financial condition.
Members of the District Board discussed with Mr. Horstkotte, General
Manager-Chief Engineer, the several alternate proposals for contracting with
the City of Martinez for disposal of their sewage.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Roemer, that the District does not consider a contract for disposal of the
City of Martinez' sewage feasible at this time. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Mr. Sparacino read to the Board Members their consultant's recommenda-
tions for sewage disposal by the City of Martinez; one of which was to try
and contract with the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District.
Mr. Will Sharkey stated that he felt that, if the City of Martinez
could not contract with the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, it
should operate its own plant. He congratulated the District on its opera-
tions.
Mayor Travers and Mr. Sparacino thanked the Members of the District
Board for their time and effort on behalf of the City of Martinez.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
VIII.
REPORTS
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
REVISED COSTS FOR DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECTS 1379 AND 1474
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented a revised
cost for District Sewering Projects 1379 and 1474, between Walnut Creek
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channel, at Arnold Industriaillighway, and the southerly boundary of the
Town of Clyde, Naval Weapons Depot.
Total estimated costs
$371,000.00
Contribution by others
District share
$139,300.00
~23l. 700.00
$371,000.00
Bids are to be received July 20,1967. Mr. Horstkotte stated this
was a rebate line for recovery of District funds.
DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1371
Mr. Horstkotte reported that District Sewering Project 1371, Tunnel,
is about complete.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:40 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to
July 20, 1967.
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