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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD JUNE 6, 1968
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in
a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Springbrook
Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on June 6,
1968, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
ABSENT:
Members:
None
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of May 16, 1968, were approved as presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, 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 469 to 491, inclusive, Running Expense
Vouchers Numbers 7983 to 8lll, inclusive, and Payroll Vouchers Numbers 1967 to
2060, inclusive. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
CORRESPONDENCE FROM CITY OF MARTINEZ
Board Members were sent copies of the letter addressed to the Board of
Directors from Calvin E. Monson, City Manager of Martinez, relative to the letter
of Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, to the City, dated May 9, 1968, regarding
the Shell Oil Company detachment hearing before the Local Agency Formation
Commission.
The contents of the letter were discussed, and the letter ordered filed.
MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT CONTRACT
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that Members of the
Board had received copies of an agreement worked out between the Mt. View
Sanitary District staff and the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District staff.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the agreement will not be submitted to Mt. View
until it has had formal approval of the District Board and the District has
received a formal request from the Board of the Mt. View Sanitary District for
an agreement for sewer service.
Continued to June 20, 1968.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 1810, A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF A WRITTEN
REPORT. THE GIVING OF NOTICE AND THE HOLDING OF A HEARING WITH RESPECT TO
DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
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Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated it was the time
of year to place all delinquent sewer service charges on the tax roll for
collection after Hearing before the District Board.
It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
Resolution No. 1810 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
DAMAGE CLAIM, BARBARA BURMISTER, $24.50
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the claim was the
result of a sewer rod puncturing the radiator of a 1957 Chevrolet owned by
Barbara Burmister.
The insurance company settled for $24.50 and has made demand for the sum
under the District's $500.00 deductible policy.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that $24.50
be paid to Fireman's Fund American Insurance Companies under the $500.00
deductible policy for their settlement of the Barbara Burmister claim.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
DAMAGE CLAIM, MIKE LYNN'S RESTAURANT. $500.00
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the insurance
company had settled the claim of Mike Lynn's Restaurant, resulting from
sewer backup and overflow, for $630.00 and has demanded the $500.00 deductible
sum under the District's insurance policy.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that $500.00
be paid to Fireman's Fund American Insurance Companies, the deductible amount
under the District's insurance policy, for settlement of the Mike Lynn's
Restaurant damage claim. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
DAMAGE CLAIM, ARLIS L. SMITH, $215.00
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the Smith claim
was the result of a sewer stoppage and overflow, and it was the staff recom-
mendation to settle for $215.00.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
Arlis L. Smith claim in the sum of $2l5.00, as a result of sewer stoppage
and overflow, be settled after receipt of signed Release in Full Settlement
and Compromise. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE CITY OF CONCORD
"City of Concord
May 16, 1968
"Mr. Charles J. Gibbs
President of the District Board
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
P. O. Box 428
Walnut Creek, California 94597
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"Dear Mr. Gibbs:
"Please be advised that your letter of April 10, 1968, received in
this office on April 22, 1968, was entered into the official record at a
regular meeting of the City Council on May 6,1968. At that meeting the
City Council authorized the Consulting Engineer to up date his 1966 report
on the Concord Treatment Plant and to make recommendations regarding its
long term goals.
liVery truly yours
/s/ Anna M. Brown
ANNA M. BROWN
City Clerk
AMB:ms"
EXECUTION OF STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS PERMIT TO ENTER, DISTRICT SEWERING
PROJECT 1652. RELIEZ STATION ROAD
Mr. Horstkotte stated the permit agreement had the approval of the
staff and Counsel for the District.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the permit agreement
with the State Division of Highways for District Sewering Project 1652,
Reliez Station Road. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 1811, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ELIGIBLE LIST FOR RECEPTIONIST
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that three had
qualified in the recent examination for Receptionist.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
Resolution No. l8ll be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
RESOLUTION 1812, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING PATRICIA R. HILL. RECEPTIONIST
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the appointment
was a replacement, and Patricia R. Hill qualified Number 1.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that
Resolution No. 1812 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
TESTING OF WAUKESHA GENERATOR UNITS
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, recommended that the
new Waukesha generator units be given a full load test prior to going into
operation.
Mr. Horstkotte stated he had received quotes for making the test
from Waukesha (letter dated May 21,1968), estimated to run ten days at
$45.00 per day for equipment for the first ten days; $35.00 per day after-
wards for equipment, if test runs longer than 10 days.
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Supervisory assistance, $10.00 per hour plus mileage at l3ç per
mile.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by
Member Allan, that a full load test of the new Waukesha generators at
the Treatment Plant be authorized in accordance with Waukesha Pacific
Equipment Company letter dated May 21, 1968. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 1813. AUTHORIZING LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR GUIDO BRANDOL AUGUST 2
THROUGH 18. 1968
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that
Resolution No. 1813 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
easements from Lawrence L. Vance, Carl F. Sterzl, Harold Francis Anderson,
Western Title Guaranty Co., Daniel I. Arnon and Frank Rossi be accepted
and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
CANCELLATION OF ASSESSMENT NO. 47-11-8, ELKINTON
Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for L.I.D. 47, stated that Parcel 47-11-8 was
not a building site and was assessed $2,017.78, a full unit, and should
be cancelled and removed from the unpaid list of Assessments.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by
Member Allan, that Assessment No. 47-11-8 in the sum of $2,017.78 be
cancelled and removed from the unpaid list of Assessments. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
QUITCLAIM DEED TO MARJORIE M. WALKER
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the easement
was no longer needed--portion of Lot 30, Hedgewood Park No.2, Walnut
Creek.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneysteele,
that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Quitclaim
Deed to Marjorie M. Walker for abandonment of easement in portion of
Lot 30, Hedgewood Park No.2. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Members:
Members:
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Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
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MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
REQUEST TO INSTALL SEWER IN STREET AREA
A Mr. Gibson, building a new house, requested authorization to install
his own sewer in the street area, stating he was qualified to do the work
although not licensed.
After discussing the matter with the Board Members, Mr. Gibson withdrew
his request.
VIII.
REPORTS
COMMITTEES
None.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
AIR CONDITIONING OF THE BOARD ROOM
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, submitted an estimate
of $4,000.00 for air conditioning the Board Room area and maintenance-inspec-
tion area.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Boneysteele, that $4,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for
air conditioning the Board Room area and maintenance-inspection area. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
STATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD MEETING
Mr. Horstkotte stated that he had appeared before the State Water Pollution
Control Board in Sacramento this day to protest the inequity of priority points
assigned to the District as related to those assigned the City of Concord and
Mt. View Sanitary District.
MAINTENANCE OF CITY OF MARTINEZ SEWER LINES
Mr. Horstkotte reported that the City of Martinez has requested the District
to take over maintenance of its sewer lines and will budget $15,000.00 for
1968-69 to be paid to the District.
Mr. Horstkotte recommended acceptance which will give the District
personnel the opportunity to obtain a detailed inventory of the City system.
It is proposed to work out a specific agreement with the City.
This met with the approval of the Board Members.
RESOLUTION NO. 1814. A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE MEETING DATES FOR THE
MONTH OF JULY. 1968. TO JULY 11TH AND JULY 25TH
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the regular meeting dates fall on July 4th,
a holiday, and July 18th when Board Members will be attending the convention
of the California Sanitary & Sanitation Districts Association in San Diego.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that
Resolution No. 1814 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
COMMITTEE MEETING TO FINALIZE UNIFORM ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the next committee meeting to finalize the
uniform accounting system for sanitary and sanitation districts being estab-
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by the State of California is to be Monday, June 17, 1968, in Los Angeles,
and Claude McPhee, committee member, is to attend.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that $60.00 plus transportation be authorized for Claude McPhee
to attend the committee meeting in Los Angeles on June 17, 1968, to finalize
the uniform accounting system for sanitary and sanitation districts being
established by the State of California. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
WILSON LITIGATION
Mr. Carniato, representing Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated
that the Wilson suit relative to slide on his property on Hacienda Circle
is on the basis of inverse condemnation which places liability on the District,
and District Counsel should associate with the insurance company's attorney
during the litigation.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, be authorized to associate
with the attorney for the District's insurance carrier in the Wilson, Hacienda
Circle, litigation. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:00 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to
June 20, 1968.
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