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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 03-03-66 19:3 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD MARCH 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 March 3, 1966, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell ABSENT: Member: Howard II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the Minutes of the meeting of February 17, 1966, be approved subject to making the following corrections: Under "VI. OLD BUSINESS, PROTEST RE DRAINAGE RELOCATION, ASSESSMENT NO. 45-1-11-7, ELSER", the second paragraph shall read: "President Mitchell reported that he agreed with Mr. Horstkotte that cer- tain damage could not have been done by the contractor for the Local Improvement District, but that shaping up the hillside and changing the ditch were in order." And under "VIII. REPORTS, DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER, CONTRACT WITH BROWN AND CALDWELL", to the Motion authorizing the President and Secretary to execute the agreement with Brown and Caldwell shall be added: "and sub;ect to Office of Civilian Defense grant." Motion correcting Minutes carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: 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 2060 to 2072, inclusive, and Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 8531 to 8724, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell None Howard IV. BIDS None. V. OLD BUSINESS PROPOSED LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION STUDY FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY - "MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING" President Mitchell stated that he was. agreeable to signing the Memorandum of Understanding subject to eliminating the following paragraph: "Whereas, the Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency and local agency matching funds or services may be available to finance these various basic planning studies." 03 03 66 '°4- 1..J After discussing the principle of seeking Federal funds, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the "Memorandum of Understanding" relative to the Proposed Land Use and Transportation Study of Contra Costa County, subject to the amend- ment suggested by President Mitchell. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINING: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Member: Gibbs, Roemer and Mitchell None Rustigian Howard MAC INTYRE LITIGATION, CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the MacIntyre claim had been before the Board previously and, upon staff recommendation, the claim was denied and referred to the District's insurance carrier. The claim was in the amount of $1,745.45, representing a bill from E. H. Morrill Co. for clearing stoppage and repairing broken pipe. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the District's insurance carrier says they can settle the claim for between $800.00 and $900.00, in which case the District would be liable for the $500.00 deductible amount provided in the insurance policy. After discussion with Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Roemer, that the District Board has no objection to settling the MacIntyre claim if the District's insurance carrier feels it is in the best interest of the District and, if settled, the $500.00 deductible sum pro- vided in the District's insurance policy is authorized to be paid when demanded by the District's insurance carrier. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell None Howard V1. NEW BUSINESS DANVILLE FIRE DISTRICT PROTEST OF CHARGES FOR CONNECTING FIRE STATION IN DANVILLE Mr. Thomas E. Henze, attorney for the Danville Fire District, protested the extent of the charges for connecting the Danville Fire Station to the District system. After discussion, Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, recommended the $1,000.00 rebate charge be refunded to the Fire District because it is not a rebate line. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the $1,000.00 rebate fee paid the District by the Danville Fire District be waived and the $1,000.00 be returned to the Fire District. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell None Howard ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FROM LOUIE ALLAN THOMAS It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the ease- ment from Louie Allan Thomas be accepted and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell None Howard RESOLUTION NO. 1538, AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER P. L. 89-117 Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that this would be a joint application with the City of Martinez for the Martinez line and two pumping stations to connect to the District system. 03 03 66 1 !)~ It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 1538 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell None Howard RESOLUTION NO. 1539. AUTHORIZING GERRY A. HORSTKOTTE, JR., DISTRICT MANAGER- ENGINEER, TO APPLY FOR PUBLIC LAW 660 FUNDS FOR TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION AND AUTHORIZING HIS SIGNATURE FOR THE DISTRICT Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager- Engineer, stated that these funds were for the independent power system recommended by the Office of Civilian Defense. President Mitchell stated that he approved of obtaining Federal grants if it falls in the category of Civilian Defense but is opposed to Federal grants for normal expansion of District facilities. Member Rustigian stated that, as a Member of the Board and if it is for the benefit of the District, he felt application should be made for the funds. President Mitchell stated that he felt it was a bad principle. Member Roemer stated the Board Members should not go too much on their own beliefs but should consider what is best for the District and, if funds are available, allegiance is owed to the District. President Mitchell asked the audience for any comments. Mr. lloneysteele stated that he agreed with Mr. Roemer and thought that it is the Board's duty to see that taxes are used to the best advantage by the District. After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution No. 1539 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members Member: Gibbs, Rustigian and Roemer Mitchell Howard REBATE CHARGE ADJUSTMENTS Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that since the memorandum dated February 24, 1966, to Members of the District Board, further consideration has been given to reducing the District retention for administration and a new memorandum would be prepared. President Mitchell suggested that the several rebate classes be defined more precisely. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR LETTER TO THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CONCORD President Mitchell stated that Members of the District Board had received a copy of a proposed letter to be sent to the Mayor of the City of Concord relative to the District's providing full service to the City rather than the partial service provided by the present agreement. Member Roemer stated that it was his feeling the letter would be urging Concord and he felt the District should present facts on request without urging anyone to come into the District. Member Gibbs stated that he did not understand why the letter should be written, and, if Concord wants to annex, they should come to the Board. President Mitchell stated that he felt that such matters should be handled by a simple letter stating the District has information available but personal contact for discussion would be the better way. ,03 03 66 19f; VIr. REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER TREATMENT PLANT PUMPS Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that one of the pumps at the Treatment Plant broke down and was presently being repaired. Mr. Horstkotte reported that the new pump had arrived from the East and was presently being installed. Mr. Horstkotte commended the Treatment Plant staff for its work in installing the new pump and engine assembly. INTER-OFFICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Mr. Horstkotte presented Mr. Donn Mall, from I. T. & T., relative to the inter-office communication system for the District office building. He stated this installation would result in a saving over the years and would not interfere with the Pacific Telephone Company's service. Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that the installation of inter-office communication system by I. T. & T. be authorized from Sewer Construction funds as presented. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell None Howard I. T. & T. COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AT TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Horstkotte stated there was a real need for this communication system at the Treatment Plant for personnel safety. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the I. T. & T. communication system installed at the Treatment Plant be authorized from Sewer Construction funds as presented. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell None Howard WORK PROTESTS IN LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 44, SCHEDULES 6 AND & 7 Mr. Horstkotte stated that he had met with representatives of H. E. Johnson Construction Co. and progress was being made on the work protests for Local Improvement District No. 44, Schedules 6 and 7. CLAYTON SEWERS President Mitchell questioned Mr. Horstkotte regarding the meeting in Clayton he was to attend relative to their sewer problem. BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT RELOCATIONS Mr. Horstkotte reported the staff was still meeting with the Bay Area Rapid Transit District to work out the relocation of District facilities. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS Mr. Carniato, representing Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, discussed with the Board Members the recent legislation relative to consolidating District elections with the primary election. To report further at the next meeting. 03 03 66 1 r.~) SETTLEMENT OF CONDEMNATION LITIGATION, LINE E, PARCEL 10, DULING Mr. Carniato stated that the Duling easement litigation on Parcel 10 of Line E can be settled for $600.00 and it was the staff recommendation to settle. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the Duling easement litigation on Parcel 10 of Line E be settled for $600.00. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell None Howard VIII . ADJOURNMENT At 9:45 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell to March 17,1966. ?,' President the District Board of the Central C tra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: /~ "'/'..~... .,? -.' --., . ,_.--- ..'",;r"-~ Secret of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 03 0 "" (;.) 66