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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD NOVEMBER 2, 1967
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
November 2,1967, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
ABSENT:
Members:
None
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of October 26, 1967, were approved as presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the
expenditures, as audited by the Auditing Committee and as submitted by the
General Manager-Chief Engineer, be approved, reference being specifically made
to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 351 to 372, inclusive, Running Expense
Vouchers Numbers 7132 to 7254, inclusive, and Payroll Vouchers Numbers 1328
to 1418, inclusive. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
CITY OF MARTINEZ ANNEXATION, CONTINUED
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that January 16, 1968, for the
City of Martinez Annexation Election was suggested to Mr. Francis Hoey, City
Attorney of Martinez. This was agreeable with him.
RESOLUTION NO. 1773, A RESOLUTION ORDERING ANNEXATION OF PORTION OF THE
CITY OF MARTINEZ TO CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT SUBJECT TO
CONFIRMATION BY THE VOTERS
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution
No. 1773 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 1774, REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION TO THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
ELECTION DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT A SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTION IN CERTAIN
PORTIONS OF THE CITY OF MARTINEZ ON JANUARY 16,1968
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution
No. 1774 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
REQUEST OF MRS. CARL 1. AUBREY FOR ADJUSTMENT OF SEWER USE CHARGE FOR CAR WASH
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the connection
charge was established at $3,500.00 and a service charge of $35.00 per month at
the time the car wash started in business. This was on the basis of the
estimated amount of water used, in accordance with the District Code.
After one year's operation, the water flow was considerably less and the
connection charge was reduced to $1,000.00 and the service charge to $10.00
per month.
A letter was directed to Mrs. Aubrey stating that credit would be given
for the overcharge and no further service charge would be due until July,
1971.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
AGREEMENT RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY, WALTER B. SANBORN
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that Mr. Sanborn
wished to build a 4 by 10 foot shed on a cement slab to house pool and
filtering equipment, which was agreeable to the staff upon executing the
District's standard Agreement Relating to Real Property.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Agreement Relating to
Real Property with Mr. Walter B. Sanborn. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that ease-
ments from Peter Kiewit Sons' Co. and Harvey D. Davidson be accepted and their
recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
VII I. REPORTS
COMMITTEES
None.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE RISER RINGS
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested authorization of
$1,200.00 to supply riser rings where road paving is being done.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
$1,200.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for riser rings needed
as a result of road paving. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
CONTRACT WORK
Mr. Horstkotte reported that contract work by the District for 1967,
including relocations, will approximate $7,000.00.
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AUTHORIZATION FOR DISTRICT COSTS FOR DIABLO BRIDGE
Mr. Horstkotte requested $7,500.00 for engineering, etc. for Diablo
Bridge, Danville, work.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that $7,500.00
be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for Diablo Bridge, Danville,
engineering, etc. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
VARIOUS AUTHORIZATIONS
Mr. Horstkotte requested authorizations from Sewer Construction funds
for the following:
Treatment Plant Property Purchase
Office Lobby Alterations
Diablo Road Sewer
Lincoln Avenue Sewer
$3,541. 01
211. 00
149.27
7.66
Total
$3,908.94
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
$3,541.01 for Treatment Plant Property Purchase, $211.00 for Office Lobby
Alterations, $149.27 for Diablo Road Sewer, and $7.66 for Lincoln Avenue
Sewer, a total of $3,908.94, be authorized from Sewer Construction funds.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
COUNTY ENGINEERING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mr. Horstkotte discussed with the Board Members the County Engineering
Advisory Committee for overall County planning, and suggested that one Board
Member be appointed and himself as a technical member of the Committee.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Member
Mitchell be appointed to the County Engineering Advisory Committee and Mr.
Horstkotte be appointed as a technical member of the Committee. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
STATUS OF WORK
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Mr. Horstkotte reviewed in detail all District work in progress.
AUTHORIZATION FOR PURCHASE OF MICROFILM VIEWER
Mr. Horstkotte requested $250.00 for the purchase of a small viewer to
be used with proposed microfilming.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member
Allan, that $250.00 be authorized for the purchase of a small viewer. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
THATCHER BODY CO. CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Horstkotte read a letter from the Thatcher Body Co. and stated a
copy of his answer was given to each Board Member.
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The letter from Thatcher Body Co. protested that their bid for a special
body was not considered in the vehicle bids.
Fitzpatrick Chevrolet had presented two bids; one as specified and the
other with a Thatcher Body. Fitzpatrick Chevrolet was the low bidder on the
specified bid.
Other bidders did not present the Thatcher Body.
REVIEW OF BROWN & CALDWELL REPORT
Mr. Horstkotte suggested that the District Board meet on November 9,
1967, to review the Brown & Caldwell Report on incineration at the Treatment
Plant.
This was agreeable with the Members of the Board.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
CHLO-ALKALI PRICE FIXING LITIGATION
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, explained to the Board Members the
procedures and fees in the Chlo-Alkali price fixing litigation.
WESTERN CONCRETE PIPE PRICE FIXING LITIGATION
Mr. Bohn stated that the Western Concrete pipe price fixing litigation
was coming to a final settlement, estimated to be in the Neighborhood of
$100,000.00.
Mr. Bohn discussed with the Board Members his costs and what his fee
should be.
Mr. Horstkotte suggested a reasonable total legal fee would be 33-1/3%
of funds recovered in such cases and suggested the Board set this fee with
Mr. Bohn to receive the residual amount remaining after the Justice Depart-
ment fees and costs are deducted.
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the
total legal fee for the Western Concrete pipe price fixing litigation be
33-1/3% of the funds recovered; Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, to
receive the residual amount remaining after the Justice Department fees and
costs have been deducted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:40 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to
November 9, 1967.
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President of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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Secretary of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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