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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 04-21-66 21() MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD APRIL 21, 1966 CENTRAL 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 April 21, 1966, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Minutes of the meeting of April 7, 1966, be approved subject to correcting the vote in the motion under "VII. REPORTS. DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER. NORTH BAY WATER ADVISORY CONFERENCE" as follows: "AYES: NOES: ABSTAINING: ABSENT: Members: Member: Member: Members: Rustigian. Howard and Roemer Mitchell Gibbs None" Motion correcting Minutes carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs. Rustigian. Howard, Roemer and Mitchell NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. BIDS None. V. HEARINGS PUBLIC SEWERING AREA 15. RELIEZ VALLEY ROAD AND PLEASANT HILL ROAD President Mitchell opened the informal Hearing to determine the interest in the P.S.A. 15 area. President Mitchell asked Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, to describe the area. Mr. Horstkotte passed a map around to the members of the audience and des- cribed the area. He stated notices were mailed to all property owners in the area shown on the map. President Mitchell stated the Hearing was scheduled to determine if a Local Improvement District should be formed and, if formed, the area to be included. President Mitchell explained to the audience the source of funds to finance the District operations. He stated that Main Trunks. Treatment Plant and Pumping Stations were financed from general funds of the District and that Main Lines and Secondary Trunks were available at a point for the connection of local sewers. He explained the sewering of subdivisions which is at the subdivider's expense. 04 21 66 21'1 He explained that Local Improvement Districts are formed by petitions of property owners in a specific area. Upon formation. the District acts as the agent of the property owners for the installation and levies the assessments against each property to cover the costs, and the Board of Directors acts as a Board of Equalization to determine the equity of the assessments. President Mitchell stated that there were not sufficient petitions signed for the entire area shown on the map to comply with the 60% of assessed valua- tion required by the District to form an Assessment District. President Mitchell stated that additional petitions would have to come in or petitions to qualify a smaller area should be obtained. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the most economical plan would be to sewer the entire area proposed on the map. Letters expressing opposition to the formation of a Local Improvement District were received from the following property owners in answer to the notice of the Hearing: Janet B. Bruhn Neil M. Parsons W. E. Reed The following property owners discussed the problem with the Members of the District Board: Mr. Ed Rowland Mr. Robert Bruhn Mr. Morton Mr. Kinney Mr. Vance Mr. Schwerin Mr. Mecchi After discussion. President Mitchell stated that the property owners who are interested should work to get additional petitions to form an area to meet the 60% assessed valuation requirement in a logi~al and economical area to sewer. V1. OLD BUSINESS MARTINEZ AGREEMENT Mr. Bohn. Counsel for the District, asked that the Martinez agreement be continued to Tuesday. April 26.1966. and stated that copies of the proposed agreement would be delivered to the Board Members prior to the meeting. Continued to April 26.1966. REBATE POLICY Memorandum from Mr. Horstkotte. District Manager-Engineer. dated April 18, 1966. summarizing rebate experience, was discussed. There were no suggestions for any change. VIr. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 1541. ESTABLISHING ELIGIBLE LIST FOR SEWER INSPECTOR AND APPOINT- ING LEON C. LUBKER It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that Resolution No. 1541 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None RESOLUTION NO. 1542, ESTABLISHING ELIGIBLE LIST FOR ASSISTANT OPERATOR It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Howard, that Resolution No. 1542 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: 04 21 6-6 'J 212 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None QUIT CLAIM DEEDS TO LUIGI SILVANO AND JAMES E. BLADES. JR. Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that new easements are to replace those Quit Claimed. It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Quit Claim Deeds to Luigi Si1vano and James E. Blades, Jr. 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 Howard, seconded by Member Roemer, that easements from Raymond Lundgren, Luigi Si1vano, James E. Blades, Jr., Alamo Investment Company, Beacon Savings & Loan Association and Loyd A. Bacon 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 NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR OFFICE BUILDING EXPANSION - 1965 Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that Mr. Horstkotte be , authorized to file the Notice of Completion for Office Building Expansion - 1965. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None SEWER LINE EXTENSION TO SERVE LOT 84. MORAGA WOODLAND. UNIT 2 Mr. George Redmond stated he expected others to go along with him for his sewer connection and now that his home is completed the others have failed to go along. The main line extension was estimated to cost $12,000.00 and he requested that he be allowed to install a 4" line in an easement he had acquired and paid for, for a distance of 600 to 700 feet. Mr. Horstkotte stated that later, when the main line is installed, the 4" line would be tied into it. Mr. District the main of right Bohn, Counsel for the District, suggested an agreement between the and Mr. Redmond be prepared which would provide for his connecting to line when installed and credit be given to Mr. Redmond for the cost of way and other expenses. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the District enter into an agreement with Mr. Redmond to permit him to install a 4" line to connect his home in the private easement he has acquired, to be connected to the main line at a later date; Mr. Redmond to pay his prorata share of the future main line with credit for right of way and other expenses that are applicable which were paid by Mr. Redmond. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 04 Members: Members: Members: 21 Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard. Roemer and Mitchell None None ., 6.' ("'-~.' , f ,... 211 VIII. REPORTS DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT Mr. Horstkotte. District Manager-Engineer, requested authorization to purchase furniture and equipment in the sum of $7,086.00 for the new addition to the Office Building. Mr. Horstkotte stated that District revenue is exceeding the Budget estimate and funds are available. After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs. seconded by Member Roemer. that the purchase of furniture and equipment in the sum of $7,086.00. requested by Mr. Horstkotte. District Manager-Engineer. be authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs. Rustigian. Howard. Roemer and Mitchell None None AGREEMENT WITH SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT Mr. Horstkotte reported that the District staff had come to an agreement with the Bay Area Rapid Transit District relative to the relocation of District facilities. CALIFORNIA SANITARY AND SANITATION DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN JULY Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to make reservations for three Board Members. Mr. Bohn and himself for the California Sanitary and Sanitation Districts Association conference in July. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian. that reserva- tions be made for three Board Members. Mr. Bohn and Mr. Horstkotte for the July conference of the California Sanitary and Sanitation Districts Association in San Diego. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs. Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell None None COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE MATTERS Mr. Bohn. Counsel for the District. reported on State legislative matters. RESIGNATION OF MEMBER HOWARD President Mitchell read a letter of resignation. effective May 1, 1966. from Member Peter Howard who was recently elected a Member of the City Council of Walnut Creek. Members of the Board and Mr. Horstkotte. District Manager-Engineer. expressed their regrets for the resignation and their appreciation for having worked with Member Howard. Member Howard commended the Board Members and the staff for the job they are doing for the District. RESOLUTION NO. 1543. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF MR. PETER HOWARD FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH REGRET. AND COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE DISTRICT It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 1543 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINING: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell None Howard None 04 21 66 " 214 Members of the Board stated they would give consideration to those interested in the vacancy on the Board with the expectation of a decision in May. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 10:55 o'clock P.M.. the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell to April 26, 1966. COUNTERSIGNED: ~:p -ì ,"j (~;¥d~~ ~etary of the District Board of the Cen~al Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 01:1; 21 66 -'