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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 06-06-68 ,:,1[" 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 06 06 68 'I; . 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 n ~. t~ ~} 06 f.R ",.' '~, .1L', ,- "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. 06 06 68 .~L . 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: 06 06 Members: Members: Members: 6a Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None .k. " 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- 06 06 68 _4-., 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. -Þ! '~,LØ~' é //?--æ.---t:,~ ,,/ :ÇZ-~ President of the ~strict Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: , ) ) , ), " /' " /; ~~~¿;,/ ".::.: ('" c';"-,,,...4../ -/"",' """"'- Secr~of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 06 06 68