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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 10-21-65 :¿:~7 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETIN~ OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD OCTOBER 21, 1965 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 October 21,1965, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell ABSENT: Member: Roemer II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of October 7,1965, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. BIDS None. V. HEARINGS LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 44. SCHEDULE 3. WORK LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 45. SCHEDULE 2, WORK President Mitchell opened the informal Hearing for Local Improvement District No. 44, Schedule 3, work and asked for written protests. Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 44, presented the following protests for Local Improvement District No. 44, Schedule 3: Howard F. Nemir, protesting damage to trees and the condition in which his property was left. Mr. Horstkotte stated that this easement was condemned and some of the complaints are a part of this action. The contractor will be required to restore the ground surface. Mr. and Mrs. William o. Moon, protesting the condition of Litina Court after repaving. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the contractor is responsible under his bond for one year and, if the repaving does not hold up, the contractor will be required to come back and correct it. There being no further written protests, President Mitchell asked for oral protests. Mr. Cryer and several of his neighbors from the Ramona Way area stated that the drainage in the area had not been restored to the condition that existed prior to the work and if not corrected would cause damage to their properties. Mr. Horstkotte stated this would be corrected. Mr. Elton J. Smith of Litina Court stated that he was concerned with the repaving of Litina Court. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the contractor under the terms of his one-year bond would be required to come back and restore the paving if it does not hold up. 10 21 65 ,",":8 There being no further protests, President Mitchell closed the informal hearing for Local Improvement District No. 44, Schedule 3, work. President Mitchell opened the informal Hearing for Local Improvement District No. 45, Schedule 2, work and asked for written protests. Mr. Horstkotte presented the following written protest: Irving R. Bailey protested his mail box had not been restored. Mr. Horstkotte stated this would be done. There being no further protests, President Mitchell closed the informal Hearing for Local Improvement District No. 45, Schedule 2, work. RESOLUTION NO. 1526. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND COMPLETION. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 44-3 It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 1526 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer RESOLUTION NO. 1527. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND COMPLETION, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 45-2 It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 1527 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer V1. OLD BUSINESS None. VII. NEW BUSINESS MARTINEZ SEWERING STUDY Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported to the District Board on the progress of the Martinez Sewering Study at the staff level. President Mitchell directed that the discussions at the staff level on the Martinez Sewering problem do not commit the District Board until the Board Members have had the opportunity to review the problem and its effect on the District taxpayers. BOLINGER CANYON STUDY Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that the County had acquired the Federal Government Nike site at the Danville end of Bolinger Canyon and requested sewer service from the District by the installation of a small treatment plant as it is six miles from District facilities. After discussion, Members of the District Board agreed to the preparation of a report. EXTENSION OF TIME ON TRUNK SEWER E On the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, it was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Fremont Construction Co. be given an extension of time to November 15, 1965, to complete the work on Trunk Sewer E. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Roemer 1 \) 21 65 "". )0<"" .,7 ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Rustigian, that easements from Nicholas T. Koerner, W. M. Hoskins, John C. Stoller, Albert P. Merrill, Charles T. Franklin, Wallace L. Richardson, Philip Hatlen and John H. G. Richards be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer PAY TO CITY OF MARTINEZ $4.906.27. FEES COLLECTED TO SEPTEMBER 30.1965, WATERSHED 24 SOUTH, VIRGINIA HILLS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that Mr. Frumenti asked to have funds collected and due to the City of Martinez on or after November 1, 1965, be paid at this time. The amount available is $4,906.27. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $4,906.27 fees collected under the agreement with the City of Martinez Virginia Hills Assessment District be paid to them at this time. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR UNITED CRUSADE PROGRAM President Mitchell stated that he had been contacted relative to the District employees' participation in the yearly United Crusade program. President Mitchell presented the following Resolution: "RESOLVED, by the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, Contra Costa County, California, that "WHEREAS, the United Crusade offers one of the most productive and economical methods to support community welfare needs; and "WHEREAS, the United Crusade has received wide-spread community support; "NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, as follows: "That all employees of this District be urged to support the United Crusade to the extent and in the manner consistent with the conscience and desire of said employees, and "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, as follows: "That the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District does hereby authorize payroll deduction for employees who desire to support the United Crusade in this manner." RESOLUTION NO. 1528. A RESOLUTION ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE UNITED CRUSADE After discussion, it was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution No. 1528 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer GARBAGE RATES President Mitchell stated that each Member had received a copy of the California Public Utilities Commission Decision 68300 re Terminal Island Transit Co. fare increases. 10 21 65 ) 2.'10 President Mitchell pointed out that, as related to the District Board establishing garbage rates, it should be up to the staff to prepare all the necessary information and Board Members make the judgment as to garbage rates. EXPANSION OF OFFICE BUILDING Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented plans and specifica- tions for expansion of the District's office building, along with a memorandum to the District Board explaining the need and the estimated cost of $30,000.00 plus $10,500.00 for new equipment. Member Gibbs stated that this was the first information the Board Members had received, and further stated the Board should have been informed prior to any work on the project. After discussion, Mr. Horstkotte was instructed not to start any detailed planning or work needing authorization without first informing the Members of the Board. Member Gibbs stated that equipment purchases should be confined to budget authorizations. Mr. Horstkotte stated the equipment purchases can be delayed. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the plans and specifications for the Office Building Expansion be approved and the call for bids be authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Roemer CLAYTON SEWERING PROBLEMS President Mitchell stated that he and Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager- Engineer, had met with the Mayor and Vice Mayor of Clayton at their request to try and help them solve their sewering problems. Mr. Horstkotte read a letter prepared for President Mitchell's signature, addressed to Mr. Hoyer, Mayor of the City of Clayton, setting forth what the District might do to help them with the assistance of Federal funds. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the letter to the Mayor of the City of Clayton be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer VIII. REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER GOLF COURSE ROAD SEWERS Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained the sewers planned for Golf Course Road in Pleasant Hill and recommended that the District contribute $13,000.00 toward the installation. The District would recover its contribution from a watershed charge of $425.00 per acre, which he recommended be established; the watershed to be known as Watershed 24C, formerly a portion of Watershed 24. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that the District contribute $13,000.00 from Sewer Construction Funds toward sewer installation on Golf Course Road, and a watershed charge of $425.00 per acre be established for Watershed 24C. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer 10 21 65 147 EXPANSION OF TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Horstkotte recommended that the District Board consider further expansion of the Treatment Plant in the near future. AUTHORIZATION FOR DISTRICT WORK IN RE THE BROWN AND CALDWELL REPORT Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization of $1,000.00 for District work in connection with the Brown and Caldwell report updating the 1956 report. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that $1,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction Funds for District expenses relative to the Brown and Caldwell report updating the 1956 report. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell None Roemer In answer to Member Rustigian, Mr. Horstkotte stated that parts of the report will be available shortly, with the full report in about March of 1966. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION FOR TRUNK SEWER C COSTS Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization of $1,098.30 to close out Trunk Sewer C costs for inspection, etc. It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $1,098.30 be authorized from Sewer Construction Funds for District expenses on Trunk Sewer C work. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell Members: None Member: Roemer DIGESTER PROBLEMS Mr. Horstkotte reported that the digester problems reported at the previous meeting were under control, and a letter was to be sent to the City of Concord relative to their disposing into the District's system. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT WEBB CONDEMNATION LITIGATION Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported that the Webb condemnation litigation had been settled at the District's appraisal figure of $200.00. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 9:50 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell to November 4, 1965. 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