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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 02-18-65 49 lVllNUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR HEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD FEBRUARY 18, 1965 I 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: I 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 I 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 r,-Lbbp v. HEARINGS 02 18 65 RO 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. I 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. I 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. I 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. 02 18 65 I I I ;;1 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 18 65 52 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 I 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: I 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 I 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. 02 18 65 53 N1"'W HEALTH PLAN FOR DISTRICT EMPlOYEES Continued to March L" 1965. PRELIMINARY lrJORK FOR lOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. LLl I 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. I IX. ADJOU RNMENT At 10:10 o'clock ~.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell to March 4,1965. ~~ 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 I 02 18 65