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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 10-07-65 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD OCTOBER 7, 1965 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Spring- brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on October 7, 1965, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell ABSENT: Membe r: Howard II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of September 16, 1965, were approved as presented. 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 1985 to 1993, inclusive, and Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 7465 to 7696, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell None Howard IV. BIDS None. V. HEARINGS LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 44, SCHEDULE 2. WORK President Mitchell opened the Hearing on Local Improvement District No. 44, Schedule 2, work and asked for written protests. Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 44, presented written protests from Mrs. Stanley Baer and Mr. J. M. Barnes. Mr. Horstkotte reported the protests were being taken care of. There being no further protests, President Mitchell closed the informal Hearing relative to the work in Local Improvement District No. 44, Schedule 2. RESOLUTION NO. 1525. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND COMPLETION. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 44-2 It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 1525 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell None Howard VI. OLD BUSINESS None. 10 07 65 J_-1-0 VII. NEW BUSINESS QUIT CLAIM DEED TO UTAH CONSTRUCTION & MINING CO. Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained the Quit Claim Deed was for a portion of easement granted to the District which will not be used. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the,QuitClaimDeed to Utah Construction & Mining Co. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell None Howard ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that easements from Kenneth H. Babb, Gerald A. Awes, Anthony Frombola, Richard H. Horning, Charles Peterson, and Diablo Country Club be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell None Howard MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR SEWER USE CHARGE POLICY President Mitchell stated that each Board Member had received a memorandum from Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, recommending that no change be made in the service charge policy. President Mitchell asked if any Board Members had any objection. There being none, President Mitchell stated the Board accepts the report and recommendation. Member Howard arrived at 8:10 o'clock P.M. VIII . REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER STATUS OF TRUNK SEWER E Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported on Trunk Sewer E work. STATUS OF WORK IN LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 44. SCHEDULES 5. 6 AND 7 Mr. Horstkotte stated that problems continue with the H. E. Johnson Construction Co., contractor for Local Improvement District No. 44, Schedules 5, 6 and 7. Mr. Horstkotte stated that, after consultation with Mr. Wilson, attorney for Local Improvement District No. 44, Schedules 1 through 8, letters were sent to the H. E. Johnson organization, copies of which will be sent to each Member of the Board. The Board Members discussed the H. E. Johnson problem with Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District. Also discussed was the future contract and bidding procedures to obtain better performance from contract work. PAYMENT FOR VACATION TIME Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Mark Ivory be paid for fifteen days in lieu of vacation. Carried by the following vote: 10 07 65 1.44 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None SAMPLING PROGRAM Mr. Horstkotte reported that the District was having problems at the Treatment Plant as a result of the type of effluent being received from the City of Concord. Mr. Horstkotte stated that a sampling program was being started and better cooperation requested from the City of Concord. TREATMENT PLANT TOUR Mr. Horstkotte read excerpts from letters received from Arthur Bowman former Board Member and now in the Philippines. Mr. Horstkotte stated that various reports had been sent to Mr. Bowman and had been made use of by officials in the Philippines with the result that a Mr. Lamberto Un 0 Camp, Vice President and Senior Sanitary Engineer of D.C.C.D. Engineering Corporation, has requested a tour of our Treatment Plant during a trip to the Bay Area the latter part of October, 1965. It was suggested that a letter for President Mitchell's signature be prepared acknowledging receipt of the letters from Mr. Bowman and commending him for his continued interest in sewage disposal problems. DISTRICT INSURANCE Members Howard and Rustigian reported on their search for an advisor to the District on insurance matters. After discussion, Member Gibbs commended Members Howard and Rustigian for their efforts in locating firms doing insurance advisory work. SETTLEMENT OF EASEMENT PARCEL 45-l-38. GOODMAN Upon staff recommendation, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Howard, that easement Parcel 45-1-38, Goodman, be settled for $110.00. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT TRUNK SEWER E EASEMENT LITIGATION Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported that a Trunk Sewer E ease- ment condemnation would go to trial tomorrow. COLLECTION OF CONNECTION AND SERVICE CHARGES Mr. Bohn reported on his action to collect the 90% balance of the con- nection charge and accumulated service charges from Duffel-Smoot Company. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 9:40 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell to October 2l, 1965. 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