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lVllNUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR HEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD FEBRUARY 18, 1965
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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 èreek, County of Contra~Costa, State of
California, on February 18, 1965, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell.
1.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT :
Members:
Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
ABSENT:
Hember:
Gibbs.
II.
APP RO VAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of February 4,1965, were approved as presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
BIDS
IDCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 43 BONDS
Bids, opened earlier this day, were presented to the District Board and
were as follows:
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Net Interest Cost
l.
2.
3.
h.
5.
J. Barth & Co.
Stone & Youngberg
First California Company
Walston & Co.
J. B. Hanauer & Co.
3.64535
3.69238
3.8273
3.8509
3.978298
Mr. Ernest Wilson, Counsel for Local Improvement District No. h3, stated
that the biòs had been checked and recommended awarding sale of the Bonds to
J. Barth & Co.
RESOLUTION NO. 1469, A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS, IDCAL IHPROVE-
NENT DISTRICT NO. 43
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Howard, that Resolution
No. 1469 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Nembers:
Nembers:
Hember:
Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
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Mr. Ernest Wilson, Counsel for Local Improvement District No. 43, presented
a Resolution of Intention to Make Changes and Hodifications in Local Improvement
District No. h3.
Mr. Wilson stated that the Hearing on the changes would be held on March
18, 1965.
RESOLUTION NO. 1470, A RESOllJTION OF INTENTION TO MAKE CHANGES AND HODIFI-
CATIONS, WCAL IHPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 43
It was moved by Hember Howard, seconded by Member Rustigian,that Resolution
No. Ih70 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Hembers:
Members:
Mp,mnp,r :
Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
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v.
HEARINGS
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INSTALLATION OF BACKWATER OVERFLOW DEVICES IN PALOS VERDES SUBDIVISION, E. T.
HAAS CO.
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that it was the obligation of
the contractor when taking out permits in his name to conform to all District
regulations in the installation of all devices required.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated it was the recommendation
of the District staff to use the $1,000.00 cash bond on deposit with the District
for installation of backwater overflow devices that were required and not in-
stalled in the Palos Verdes Subdivision.
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President Mitchell asked Mr. Bohn:-Counsel for the District, if any legal
problems were involved.
Mr. Bohn stated that it was a matter for the Board to decide and involved
no legal problems.
It ',-Jas moved by Hember Howard, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
$1,000.00 cash bond on deposit with the District by E. T. Haas Co. be used by
the District for the installation of backwater overflow devices in the Palos
Verdes Subdivision and that Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, be directed
to notify E. T. Haas Co. and take the action necessary. Carrièd by the following
vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABS TA HUNG:
ABSENT:
Hembers :
Hembers:
Member:
Hember:
Rustigian, Howard and Mitchell
None
Roemer
Gibbs
VI.
OLD BUS INESS
CLAIH FOR DAJvlAGES, JOHN F. DENMAN
Mr. Denman explained to the District Board the problems he has had with
the sewers in his area.
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Mr. Denman stated that the District forces have been cooperative in helping
correct the problem.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the main line in the
area is a problem line but it has been kept clear by the District Maintenance
Department and that Hr. Denman's problem is in his side sewer.
Mr. Denman requested that his daughter, Mrs. Jacqueline Plummer, be reim-
bursed in the amount of $4.5.00 for a plumbing bill and he be reimbursed in the
amount of $17.00, a total of $62.00.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that, if the District Board authorized payment of
the claims, the main line in the area should not be placed on a priority basis
for correction as the line is on a regular schedule for cleaning.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that Mrs. Plummer be paid $4.5.00 reimbursement of plumbing bill
and Mr. Denman be paid $17.00 as a result of sewer stoppage, following
receipt of a signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise from each.
Carried by the Following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Hembers :
Members:
Member:
Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
Gibbs.
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MR. PAUL F. HUGHEY, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE CONTP..A CüSTA TAXPAYERS' ASSO-
CIATION, DISCUSSES WITH THE DISTRICT BOARD THE REQUEST FOR A FEASIBILITY
STUDY OF CONSOLIDATION OF TREATMENT FACILITIES IN THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY AREA
Mr. Hughey stated that his request for a meeting witt the District Board
vas to explore the possibility of consolidating' seHage treatment facilities so
as to avoid possible òuplicating in the variòus agencies now providing service
and making an overall saving to the taxpayers.
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Mr. Hughey stated that in certain areas there is now a duplication in
taxation for sewers, which he would like to see eliminated.
Mr. Hughey stated that h~ is m~eting with the County and all agencies in
the area and asking their cooperation in the study.
Mr. Hughey further stated that there was no request being made for money
at this time but only for the knowledge that is needed.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that in 1956 the District
paid $50,000.00 for a report prepared by Brown and Caldwell, consulting engineers,
m1ich was a study of the central Contra Costa County area and the facilities
which would be needed at the time and when the area was completely built.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the District has made the attempt over the years
to provide the central area service as set forth in the report but certain areas
determined to provide their own service with inland plants.
The Rossmoor project was prevented from providing facilities with an inland
plant by last minute negotiations with the District.
Mr. Horstkotte mentioned the independently sewered areas that abandoned
their treating facilities and joined the District since the District was
organized in 1946, the latest about to join is St. Mary's College.
Mr. Horstkotte suggested that money be spent to bring the Brown and Caldwell
1956 report up to date.
Mr. Hughey stated that at the present time they were requesting that the
various agencies cooperate with their knowledge and no outlay of funds.
The Members of the District Board stated that the staff would cooperate
in supplying the information that may be requested.
LEGISLATIVE PRDGRAM RE FACILITY REIDCATIONS
The Members of the District Board discussed with Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the
District, the matter of tne District's providing funds to promote legislation
relative to relocating District facilities when requested by others.
After discussion, it was suggested the matter be continued to March 4,
1965, when a full Board would be present.
VII.
NEW BUS INESS
CLAIN FOR DJUflAGES, E. H. MIKKEISEN
Hr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that it was a staff
recommendation to pay the claim of E. H. Mikkelsen in the sum of $16.93 as
a result of a sewer backup and overflow.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Howard, that the
claim of E. H. Mikkelsen in the sum of $16.93 as a result of sewer backup and
overflow be paid following receipt of signed Release in Full Settlement and
Compromise. Carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT :
Members:
Members:
Member:
Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
EASEMENT FROM U. S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, CANAL CROSSING, JOB 1193
Mr. Horstkotte stated the easement was to serve a medical center near
John Muir Memorial Hospital.
It T,ras J'Tlove(Ì by Member Ho-¡.rard, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute the agreement with the U. S.
Department of the Interior for easement to serve Job 1193. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
1\0 ES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Nembers:
Nember:
Rustigian, HoKard, Roemer and Hitchell
None
Gibbs 0 2
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ACCEPTANCE OF EASEME1IT
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Howard, that the
easement from Transamerica Title Insurance Co. be accepted and its recording
ordered. Carried by the follovJÌng vote:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT :
Hembers:
I"lembers:
Member:
Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
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SETTLEMENT OF EASEMENT PARCEL NO. 44-5-2, AVILA
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that easement Parcel
44-5-2 could be settled for $500.00, and it was the staff recommendation to
settle.
A map showing the easement, along with trees and shrubs to be removed,
was presented.
It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
easement from Philomena Avila be settled in the sum of $500.00, that the
easement be accepted, and its recording ordered. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Members:
Members:
Member:
Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Hitchell
None
Gibbs
INVOICE OF HILSON, HARZFEID, JONES & MORTON FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN RE IDCAL
INPHOVEl1ENT DISTHIC1' NO. 42, ;1)6, 23ö:25
Upon the recommendation of Hr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer,
it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Howard, that the invoice
of Wilson, Harzfeld, Jones & Morton in the amount of $6,236.28 for Local
Improvement District No. 42 legal services be paid. Carried by the following
vote:
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AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Ivlembers :
I1embers:
Member:
Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
QUIT CLAIH DEED TO WAYNE J. PATTEN
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated the Wayne J. Patten
easement was no longer needed by the District.
It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Quit Claim Deed to
Wayne J. Patten. Carried by the follo~dng vote:
AYES: Members: Rustigian, HO1-Jard, Roemer and Mitchell
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT : J'.lember: Gibbs
VIII. REPORTS
DISTRICT 11ANAGER-ENGINEER
STATUS OF TREATI1ENT PLANT ENLARGEIJIENT - 196h \¡TORK
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Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that work at the
Treatment Flant wa~ progressing quite well and effluent had been diverted
to the new plant last week!
April 2,1965, is expected to be the completion date.
Mr. Horstkotte suggested a tour of the plant next month.
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N1"'W HEALTH PLAN FOR DISTRICT EMPlOYEES
Continued to March L" 1965.
PRELIMINARY lrJORK FOR lOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. LLl
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Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, requested authority to
install a se1-Jer line at the present time for Local Improvement District
No. L4 in the amount of :';;2,460.00. Hr. Horstkotte stated this 1rJélS necessary
so a[ not to be in conflict Hi tb a ne.J school being bunt in Danville.
It was moved by Hember Howard, seconded by lvlember Rustigian, that
$2,460.00 be authorized to install a sewer in the Danville area, Local Improve-
ment District No. 44, so as not to conflict with a new school to be built,
said amount to be charged to Local Improvement District No. 44. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
Nembers:
Hembers:
Member:
Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None.
PRES IDE NT MITCHELL
LONG DISTANCE CALLS
President Mitchell informed the District Board that he would be making
some long distance telephone calls on District business for 1mich he would
be submitting statements for reimbursement.
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IX.
ADJOU RNMENT
At 10:10 o'clock ~.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell
to March 4,1965.
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Pres dent' the District Board of the
Central Co ra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
e of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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