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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD NOVEMBER 16, 1967
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 November 16, 1967, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs.
1.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer and Gibbs
ABSENT:
Member:
Allan
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the
Minutes of the November 9, 1967, meeting be approved after being amended as
follows:
Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, REVIEW OF BROWN AND CALDWELL REPORT ON INCIN-
ERATION AT THE TREATMENT PLANT", the fourth paragraph shall read as follows:
"In answer to a question, Mr. Horstkotte explained the present method of
disposing of sludge under sale by contract and that grit is hauled away."
and paragraph eleven shall read as follows:
"It was the consensus of the District Board that it would be better to
get the new digester finished and in operation prior to consideration of
incineration."
and, under "VIII. REPORTS, COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT, CITY OF MARTINEZ
ANNEXATION", the Motion relative to publishing the agreement between the City
and the District shall show that Member Mitchell voted "No".
Motion amending the Minutes carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer and Gibbs
None
Allan
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1376 (BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT, CO07)
Bids, opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M. this day, were presented as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
S. & J. Engineering Contractors
Martin Bros., Inc.
Peter Cole Jensen
Briggs Equipment Co.
Gallagher & Burk, Inc.
Fremont Pipeline Construction Co.
Slavo Rigisich
Ernest E. Pestana
McGuire & Hester
$23,007.00
26,077.35
27,093.45
27,987.00
28,178.70
28,724.40
29,659.00
36,357.67
37,738.00
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Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, recommended that the
contract be awarded to S. & J. Engineering Contractors, the low bidder,
subject to the approval of the Bay Area Rapid Transit District which is
responsible for 100% of the cost.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
contract for District Sewering Project 1376 be awarded to S. & J. Engineering
Contractors, subject to the approval of the Bay Area Rapid Transit District.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer and Gibbs
None
Allan
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
MARTINEZ ANNEXATION ELECTION
RESOLUTION NO. 1776, RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PRECINCT NUMBERS; POLLING
PLACES AND ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR THE SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON JANUARY 16,1968, IN MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
Resolution No. 1776 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer and Gibbs
None
Allan
DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS ELECTION RESULTS
RESOLUTION NO. 1777, A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ELECTED CANDIDATES FOR
THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT,
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
Resolution No. 1777 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer and Gibbs
None
Allan
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
INVITATION TO ATTEND FIRST HEETING'OF STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD IN
SACRAMENTO ON DECEMBER 1, 1967
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, read letter directed to
President Gibbs.
After discussion, President Gibbs appointed Member Roemer to represent
the District at the meeting.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the
easement from Carl Silverhart be accepted and its recording ordered. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer and Gibbs
None
Allan
COLLECTION OF LEAVES AND CUTTINGS
The periodical collection of leaves and cuttings by the garbage collectors
on a District-wide basis was discussed.
PAVING OF MINER ROAD
President Gibbs discussed the paving of ~1iner Road after Local Improve-
ment District No. 47 work with Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer.
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Mr. Horstkotte stated the restoration was being done in accordance with
County requirements.
VIII.
REPORTS
COMMITTEES
None.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
STATUS OF WORK AT TREATMENT PLANT
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported on the progress
of the Treatment Plant enlargement work.
He stated that there are two sick digesters.
INSURANCE ANALYSIS
Mr. Horstkotte stated that he had met with Mr. Flournoy of Mund & McLaurin
who made the analysis and report on the District's insurance, along with the
District's insurance carrier (Fireman's Fund) representatives and Mr. Magill
of Schroder Insurance, agent.
He reviewed the recommendations section by section, and stated the costs
of some of the recommendations are being obtained and a final report with
recommendations will be made.
Mr. Horstkotte stated one of the recommendations was not to carry
uninsured motorist coverage.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member
Mitchell, that uninsured motorist coverage not be carried by the District.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer and Gibbs
None
Allan
SEWER LINE PROBLEMS IN IVY DRIVE-ORINDA AREA
Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to prepare plans and specifications
to correct sewer line problems in the Ivy Drive-Orinda area, District Sewering
Project 1521.
Mr. Horstkotte presented a map indicating the present lines and need for
corrective work and estimated the cost to be $5,000.00.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member
Mitchell, that the staff be authorized to prepare plans and specifications
for Ivy Drive-Orinda corrective work, and that $5,000.00 be authorized from
Sewer Construction funds. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer and Gibbs
None
Allan
CALIFORNIA SANITARY & SANITATION DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION PUBLICATION
Mr. Horstkotte presented each Board Member with the first copy of the
"Digester", a California Sanitary & Sanitation Districts Association publica-
tion to be regularly published again. Last time published about ten years
ago.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
FEES FOR WESTERN PIPE LITIGATION
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, presented a letter of agreement
dated November 16, 1967, addressed to President Gibbs, setting forth his
fees for the Western Pipe case.
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After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member
Mitchell, that President Gibbs be authorized to execute the letter of agree-
ment dated November 16, 1967, between the District and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for
the District, relative to fees and costs in the Western Pipe cases. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer and Gibbs
None
Allan
PENDING LITIGATION
Mr. Bohn reviewed for the Board Members pending litigation.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:25 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to
December 7, 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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Sè~ary of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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