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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD FEBRUARY 3, 1966
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
February 3, 1966, 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:
Member:
Howard
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the
Minutes of the meeting of January 20, 1966, be approved after the following
amendments are made:
Under "NEW BUSINESS, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR ORINDA UPLANDS AREA", the
following sentence: "Mr. Horstkotte explained that there are lines but with
zero capacity" shall be amended to read: "Mr. Horstkotte explained that
there are lines but with zero reserve capacity"; and the following sentence:
"Member Roemer said there still isn't the required percentage signed up"
shall read: "Member Roemer said there still isn't the required percentage
of assessed valuation signed up".
Motion amending Minutes carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell
None
Howard
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member 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 2051 to 2059, inclusive, and Running
Expense Vouchers Numbers 8327 to 8530, 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. 45, SCHEDULE 1, WORK
President Mitchell opened the Hearing for protests relative to Local
Improvement District No. 45, Schedule 1, work and stated the Hearing was
informal as it is not required as legal procedure.
Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 45-1, stated
that he acts as an arbitrator between the contractor and the property owners
when questions of adequate restoration arise, with the District Board making a
final determination of any differences.
President Mitchell asked for written protests.
Mr. Horstkotte read and explained the following written protests:
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Assessment #45-1-3-4. Lundgren, protesting damage to water meter box,
retaining wall, and dirt access road.
Mr. Horstkotte stated this protest would be satisfied.
Assessment #45-1-7-2. Ford, protesting damage to fencing and shrubs.
Mr. Horstkotte stated this protest would be satisfied.
Assessment #45-1-7-3, Freeman, commending the contractor and the District
for consideration during construction.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the protests on the following properties had
been satisfied:
Assessment No.
Assessment No.
Assessment No.
Assessment No.
Assessment No.
Assessment No.
Assessment No.
Assessment No.
Assessment No.
45-1-8-3. Funk.
45-1-9-1. Wilson.
45-1-8-1. Rosston.
45-1-10-14 & 15. Dutton.
45-1-11-12 & 15. Freuler.
45-1-13-7, Gerow.
45-1-14-3, Burch.
45-1-15-7, Kessler.
45-1-10-12, Kelsey.
The protest on Assessment No. 45-1-11-3, Slama, had been partly satisfied.
The contractor is to satisfy the protest on Assessment No. 45-1-10-3.
Bachelder.
Assessment No. 45-1-11-7, Elser. Some question about the work that should
be done to restore drainage. Board Members to review in field.
Continued to February 17,1966.
Protests of Don Atherton and Dr. Lapp, not in Local Improvement District
No. 45, Schedule 1, were satisfied.
Work to be done when weather permits:
Assessment No. 45-1-12-6, Wiseman,
Assessment No. 45-1-11-9, Crawford, and
Assessment No. 45-1-11-1. Williams.
Easement Parcel No. 45-1-13, Wendt.
ments.
Claim for damage to trees and improve-
Continued to February 17, 1966, for staff recommendation.
There being no further protests, President Mitchell closed the Hearing on
Local Improvement District No. 45, Schedule 1, work.
RESOLUTION NO. 1535, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND COMPLETION, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 45-1
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
Resolution No. 1535 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Member: Howard
VI. OLD BUSINESS
None.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
QUIT CLAIM DEED TO CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the County of
Contra Costa requested a Quit Claim Deed for relocation of a road in Moraga
over a portion of Line J.
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It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Quit Claim Deed to the
County of Contra Costa. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell
None
Howard
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS FROM VAL STROUGH ENTERPRISES. INC.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the
three easements from Val Strough Enterprises, Inc. be accepted and their
recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell
None
Howard
INVOICE FROM JOHN A. BOHN, COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT. RELATIVE TO EXPENSES FOR
FILING CONDEMNATION ACTION ON ASSESSMENT PARCEL 45-1-50, ESTATE OF ROSA M.
SOARES
Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 45, explained
that the executor of the estate had granted the easement without cost and the
Court had approved the granting of the easement.
One of the heirs protested and it was necessary to file the condemnation
action.
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $253.80
be paid to Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, for expenses in filing the
condemnation action for easement Parcel 45-1-50, Estate of Rosa M. Soares,
to be charged to Local Improvement District No. 45-1. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell
None
Howard
CORRESPONDENCE FROM WALNUT CREEK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 45-2
Letter from the Walnut Creek Christian Reformed Church was read, pro-
testing the necessity of connecting to a manhole not easily accessible because
of a line larger than the District allows direct connection; they requested
that the assessment be reduced.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the assessment had taken into consideration
that the Church would have to connect to a manhole and not into the line
fronting on property, which is a larger size. than the Distrtct permits
direct connections.
VIII.
REPORTS
DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER
GOLF CLUB ROAD LINE. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 46
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, requested authorization to
install a line in Golf Club Road estimated to cost $3,400.00.
He stated the City of Pleasant Hill is planning street improvements and
this work will avoid having to cut into the new streetwork in the near future.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member
Gibbs, that the call for bids be authorized to install a sewer line in Golf
Club Road, Pleasant Hill, in order to be clear of road work planned by the
City of Pleasant Hill. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
02
Members:
Members:
Member:
03
Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell
None
Howard
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PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH BROWN AND CALDWELL, ENGINEERS
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented each Board Member
with a copy of the proposed contract with Brown and Caldwell, Engineers for
the plans and specifications for the next Treatment Plant enlargement.
MEMORANDUM AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MARTINEZ
The Board Members discussed with Mr. Horstkotte the memorandum agreement
with the City of Martinez relative to annexation and sewer service.
President Mitchell questioned Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Bohn relative to
the annexation of the District Treatment Plant property to the City of Martinez.
Discussed the cannery located in Martinez.
Discussed the availability of funds - city, District, and Federal grants.
President Mitchell suggested that January 1, 1966, be a cut-off date for
the boundary of the City of Martinez that will not pay the annexation or
watershed fees.
Discussed the City of Martinez personnel the District may take over.
President Mitchell felt that any sewer equipment the City had should be
turned over to the District without cost as part of the deal. Members of the
Board agreed.
President Mitchell suggested that it be made clear to the City that
watershed and other charges are subject to change.
Mr. Bohn. Counsel for the District, stated that annexation of the City
of Martinez will be the same as any other annexation, subject to all District
charges after annexation.
The City of Martinez service charge was discussed.
President Mitchell asked about funds to correct deficiencies in the City
system.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that this will not be a problem; the District
Maintenance Department has checked their system and find it no better or
worse than the District system.
Mr. Horstkotte reported that the District has assisted Martinez in
making the application for Federal Grants up to 50%; applications have also
been made for the City of Clayton, Bollinger Canyon and the Naval Depot.
Mr. Bohn stated that all approvals of the annexation will be delayed
until Federal Grants have been determined.
WORK PROTEST HEARINGS
Mr. Horstkotte stated that Hearings for work protests are being scheduled
for Local Improvement District No. 44, Schedules 6 and 7.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING, CALIFORNIA SANITARY & SANITATION DISTRICTS'
ASSOCIATION
President Mitchell reported on the Executive Committee meeting of the
California Sanitary & Sanitation Districts' Association.
President Mitchell stated that the meeting was well attended and the
legislative program was discussed with particular attention to the sewer
relocation problem.
He reported that the Association authorized $10,000.00 for legislative
program expensès with most for the sewer relocation problem. Mr. Bohn, Counsel
for the District, was selected to carry out the program.
President Mitchell stated that Mr. Ernest Wilson had prepared a digest of
all 1965 legislative changes and requested that copies be obtained for each
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President Mitchell stated the Association was sponsoring a bill to in-
crease the maximum from $2,500.00 to $4,500.00 for work that can be done
without calling for bids.
MEETING OF CALIFORNIA SANITARY & SANITATION DISTRICTS' ASSOCIATION AT
SAN DIEGO
Mr. Horstkotte suggested that reservations be made for the California
Sanitary & Sanitation Districts' Association meeting at San Diego July 14
to 17, 1966.
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that reserva-
tions be made for the California Sanitary & Sanitation Districts' Association
meeting at San Diego July 14 to 17, 1966, for all Directors wishing to attend,
Mr. Horstkotte, Mr. Bohn and Mr. Carniato. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell
None
Howard
President Mitchell asked Mr. Bohn to write a letter setting forth legis-
lation that should be supported at this legislative meeting.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
Mr. Bohn stated that he is putting a man in the field full time on the
legislative program and requested that the District advance the remaining
$3,000.00 of authorized funds for this purpose, which would be utilized on
an hourly expense basis. Expense statements would be submitted to the
District as the funds are used.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the re-
maining $3,000.00 authorized for the legislative study and program be paid to
Mr. Bohn; Mr. Bohn to submit expense statements as the funds are used. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell
None
Howard
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At IO:45 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell to
February 17, 1966.
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