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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 03-17-66 ~" \1) MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD MARCH 17, 1966 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 March 17, 1966, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell ABSENT: Member: Rustigian II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that the Minutes of the meeting of March 3, 1966, be approved subject to making the following corrections: Under "VI. NEW BUSINESS, DANVILLE FIRE DISTRICT PROTEST OF CHARGES FOR CONNECTING FIRE STATION IN DANVILLE", the second paragraph shall be changed to read: "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." Under "VI. NEW BUSINESS, 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", the vote shall show that President Mitchell voted No. Under "VI. NEW BUSINESS, MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR, LETTER TO THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CONCORD", the last paragraph shall read as follows: "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." And under "VII. REPORTS, DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER, I. T. & T. COMMUNICA- TION SYSTEM AT TREATMENT PLANT", the first paragraph shall read: "Mr. Horstkotte stated there was a real need for this communication system at the Treatment Plant for personnel safety." Motion correcting Minutes carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None Rustigian III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. BIDS None. V. OLD BUSINESS CONSOLIDATION OF DISTRICT ELECTIONS WITH PRIMARY ELECTION President Mitchell read a letter from J. R. Olson, County Registration and Elections Supervisor, referring to cost and other problems relative to con- 03 17 66 , .2u1 solidating the District election with the Primary Election in June, which is permissive under 1965 Legislative changes. The letter stated that their recommendation to the Board of Supervisors would be that the consolidation not be granted. Members of the Board discussed with Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, his memorandum dated March 17,1966, addressed to the Board of Directors, relative to consolidating the District election with the June Primary. After discussion, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Howard, that the subject of consolidating the District election with the June Primary be tabled. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None Rustigian VI. NEW BUSINESS REFUND $1,000.00 REBATE CHARGE TO ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, WATERSHED 35 NORTH Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained that this was for a connection to the same line as the Danville Fire District connected to, which was discussed at the March 3, 1966, meeting and determined not to be a rebate line. After discussion, it was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Roemer, that the $1,000.00 rebate collected from the All Saints Lutheran Church be refunded to them. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Rustigian Member Rustigian arrived at 8:17 o'clock P.M. CONSENT TO COMMON USE AGREEMENT WITH BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that this pertained to an area in which the Bay Area Rapid Transit District line crossed a sewer easement. He stated that it was the staff and Counsel for the District recom- mendation that the President and Secretary execute the agreement. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Common Use Agreement with the Bay Area Rapid Transit District relative to District easement near Las Juntas, Walnut Creek. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Howard, that easements from Francis M. See, Agnes P. Sallee, Jack E. Pryde, and Harold S. Wagner be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR BROWN AND CALDWELL AGREEMENT Member Roemer questioned Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, relative to the Brown and Caldwell agreement for enlargement of the Treatment Plant and the clause to provide defense for suit brought against Brown and Caldwell. 03 17 66 202 Mr. Bohn stated that since the Miller case this is now standard pro- cedure. VII. REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER AMENDMENT OF REBATE CHARGE SCHEDULE Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, discussed with the Members of the Board his memorandum dated March 17, 1966, relative to amending the rebate charge schedule. Member Gibbs questioned Mr. Horstkotte relative to the original rebate costs as related to the area charges now being made. Mr. Horstkotte explained the origin of rebates and discussed the problem with the Members of the District Board. Member Gibbs questioned the continuance of a rebate policy. Mr. Horstkotte suggested that it might be reasonable to terminate the rebate charge and confine the charges to a watershed charge. President Mitchell stated that the rebate was the only source for reim- bursement. Member Roemer stated that the District should always have the right to determine line size. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the entire rebate procedure would be reviewed and a memorandum prepared for the second meeting in April. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Roemer, that the $80.00 District administrative charge be approved and the charges set forth in the memorandum of March 17, 1966, be approved for Schedules I, II, III and VI only. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None PROGRESS OF CLEANUP IN LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 44 Mr. Horstkotte reported that it looked like H. E. Johnson Construction Co. was progressing satisfactorily in their cleanup for Local Improvement District No. 44, but they are still bogged down with a lot of cleanup work yet to be done. TREATMENT PLANT PUMP Mr. Horstkotte reported on the pump work going on at the Treatment Plant. PAYMENT TO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT FOR BETTERMENT Mr. Horstkotte stated that in the relocation of facilities by Bay Area Rapid Transit District there was a certain amount of betterment for which the District is to pay. Mr. Horstkotte stated that this had been negotiated from $8,500.00 to a final amount of $4,469.00 which he recommended be paid to Bay Area Rapid Transit District. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $4,469.00 be paid from Sewer Construction funds to Bay Area Rapid Transit District for betterment to the District system on their relocation of facilities. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 0 3 17 66 21J1 BURGLARY Mr. Horstkotte reported to Members of the District Board on the recent burglary of District tools and equipment. He stated that burglar alarm systems were being investigated. TRANSFER OF FUNDS Mr. Horstkotte stated that it was $400,000.00 from Sewer Construction to Improvement District work, this making 4% interest is being charged the Local the funds. necessary to transfer, temporarily, Running Expense to finance Local a total of $700,000.00 transferred. Improvement Districts for the use of It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Howard, that the transfer of $400,000.00 from Sewer Construction funds to the Running Expense fund be authorized until such time as Local Improvement District bonds are sold and the funds can be returned. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None VACATION PAY Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, requested authorization to pay Robert Hedgecock seven days' salary in lieu of vacation. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Robert Hedgecock be paid seven days' salary in lieu of vacation. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT RIGHTS OF WAY FOR DRIVEWAYS IN TRACT 3484 Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that the owners of Tract 3484 are requesting the District to grant rights of way for driveways across District easements in the area. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that rights of way be granted across District easements for Tract 3484, subject to the approval of the Counsel for the District. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, requested an Executive Session to discuss the problems involved with H. E. Johnson Construction Co., contractor for Local Improvement District Nos. 44, Schedules 5, 6 and 7, and 45, Schedule 2. VIII. ADJOURNMENT At 9:30 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell to March 29,1966. President of t e District Board of the Central Cont a Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ~ ~/y ~ìa Z:;-e'e'...& . ~ ~ Se retãry of toe District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 03 17 66