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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 07-11-68 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JULY 11,1968 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Spring- brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on July 11, 1968, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs ABSENT: Member: Rustigian Member Rustigian arrived at 8:15 o'clock P.M. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of June 20, 1968, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that Member Mitchell be paid an additional $30.00 expenses for the California Sanitary and Sanitation Districts Association meeting in San Diego July 17 to July 21,1968, due to his having to attend the Executive Committee meeting a day early. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Rustigian It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, 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 492 to 510, inclusive, Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 8112 to 8260, inclusive, and Payroll Vouchers Numbers 2061 to 2163, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Rustigian IV. HEARINGS DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES President Gibbs opened the Hearing for the collection of delinquent sewer service charges On the tax roll, and asked for any written or oral protests. There were no written or oral protests. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the Hearing relative to collecting delinquent sewer service charges on the 1968-69 tax roll be closed. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 1835. A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS AND ADOPTING THE REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 HEALTH & SAFETY CODE, DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 1835 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Or¡ 11 68 :'~ i AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None V. BIDS LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 47 BONDS, $563.000.00 Bids, opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M. this day, were as follows: Net Interest Rate 1. Robert E. Schweser Co. of California, Ltd. & Kirchner, Moore and Company 5.3368% 2. Stone & Youngberg 3. First California Company 4. Miller & Schroeder Inc. 5.4325% 5.4661% 5.7096% RESOLUTION NO. 1836. A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS. LOCAL IMPROVE- MENT DISTRICT NO. 47. $563.000.00 MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 1836 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 49 BONDS. $264.000.00 Bids, opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M. this day, were as follows: Net Interest Rate 1. Robert E. Schweser Co. of California, Ltd. & Kirchner, Moore and Company 5.3353% 2. Stone & Youngberg 3. First California Company 4. Miller & Schroeder Inc. 5.4377% 5.4657% 5.7117% RESOLUTION NO. 1837. A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS. LOCAL IMPROVE- MENT DISTRICT NO. 49. $264.000.00 MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 1837 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None V1. OLD BUSINESS MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT CONTRACT FOR SEWER SERVICE Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that the Mt. View Sanitary District had proceeded to award a contract to expand its present facilities rather than contract with the District for service. RECEIPT OF RESOLUTION OF CONSENT FROM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR LOCAL IMPROVE- MENT DISTRICT NO. 25 The District Secretary reported that Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 68/450, A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONSENT TO SANITARY DISTRICT LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 25 ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS, HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 6518, 6540, had been received. 07 11 68 .JL \. RESOLUTION NO. 1819. A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 25 It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 1819 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None J. L. KERNS PROTEST RE LOCATION OF EASEMENT PARCEL 9. DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1637. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 25 Mr. Kerns, who has written several letters to the District protesting the easement located on his property and the inclusion of his property in the Assessment District, explained that there were alternate routes for the sewer and that inclusion presented a financial burden to his family. Mr. Kerns indicated an alternate route for the sewer on his property. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that locating the sewer as the District had was the most satisfactory for engineering and economy. Board Members explained to Mr. Kerns that his protest for exclusion would have to wait until the formal Hearing On July 25,1968. Mr. Kerns presented a plan indicating trees. shrubs, etc. on his property. After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the District staff work with Mr. Kerns and investigate alternate routing for the sewer, and report at the July 25, 1968, meeting. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None VII. NEW BUSINESS AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER AND CONTRACT FOR SEAL COATS. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS NOS. 43. 44. 45. 47 and 49. COUNTY AND PRIVATE ROADS Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that provision was made in the Assessment District proceedings for seal coat in areas where the District contractor had worked in various roads. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that seal coat for Local Improvement Districts Nos. 43,44,45,47 and 49 be done by purchase order where applicable and to call for bids when required. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that parking space is getting scarce around the office site, and recommended improving the parcel owned by the District to the north for additional parking for employees at an estimated cost of $8,000.00. After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that $8,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds to improve the parcel of land north of the office building for additional parking for employees. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 1838, A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION FOR REORGANIZATION INVOLVING DETACHMENT OF BAKER AND PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY PROPERTY FROM MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT AND ANNEXATION TO CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT 07 11' '68 i, After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 1838 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None CORRESPONDENCE FROM STATE CONTROLLER RE WASTE DISPOSAL ACCOUNTING SUBCOMMITTEE "June 25, 1968 "Board of Directors Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Post Office Box 428 Walnut Creek, California 94597 "Gentlemen: "Please accept my thanks for making the services of Mr. Claude M. McPhee, your Secretary, available to the Waste Disposal Accounting Subcommittee of the Controller's Advisory Committee on Local Agency Reports. His willingness to serve, technical advice and perseverance contributed greatly to the successful completion of the project. "Although the immediate goal has been reached, it is hoped that Mr. McPhee can continue as a standing member of this Subcommittee. ,It has been our experience that even the best accounting systems need to be occasionally updated to cope with changing circumstances. "Again, let me thank both the Board of Directors and Mr. McPhee for your part in a job well done. Cordially, /s/ Houston I. Flournoy Houston I. Flournoy State Controller cc: Mr. Claude M. McPhee Secretary" It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Claude M. McPhee be authorized to continue as a member of the Waste Disposal Accounting Subcommittee of the Controller's Advisory Committee on Local Agency Reports. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None SERVICE AGREEMENT AND ANNEXATION TO THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT. MALTBY PUMPING STATION Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that the agreement was to provide water service for one of the pump stations to be installed in Local Improvement District No. 50, Martinez sewers. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the agreement with the Contra Costa County Water District and execute the petition for annexation to pro- vide water service for the Maltby pump station, Local Improvement District No. 50, Martinez sewer. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None TRANSFER OF BALANCE IN ACCOUNT 2007. LID 30 REIMBURSEMENT FUND. TO ACCOUNT 2030. RESERVE FOR INSURANCE CLAIMS, $7.691.21 07 11 68 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the $7,691.21 represents funds remaining unpaid and unclaimed from the Local Improvement District No. 30 rebate fund. Original property owners were notified at their last known addresses, and every effort has been made by the District to locate people to whom funds are due. These funds have been held since 1961, unchanged. After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the $7.691.21 remaining in the LID 30 Reimbursement Fund, Account 2007, be transferred to the Reserve for Insurance Claims, Account 2030. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None INVOICE FROM BROAD. BUSTERUD & KHOURIE RE COSTS ON CHLOR-ALKALI CASES ($53.92) Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated this was the District's share of expenses by terms of the agreement entered into in the Chlor-Alkali price fixing litigation. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that $53.92 be paid to Broad, Busterud & Khourie as the District's share in the costs for the Chlor-Alkali price fixing litigation. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None GARBAGE CONTRACTORS' REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASES Mr. George Gordon, Attorney for the Garbage Collections Association, along with other members and representatives of the Association, discussed with Members of the Board the need for a rate increase as a result of the recent wage increases. The Board Members discussed wage cost analyses presented by Pleasant Hill Bayshore Disposal Service and Lafayette Garbage Disposal Service. Board Members reminded the garbage collectors that one of the important instruments in determining rate increases is the uniform accounting system which the District Board required all collectors develop and which has not been com- plied with by all collectors to this date. After discussion, it was determined that all information available be sent each Board Member for review prior to the next Board Meeting, and Member Boneysteele was requested to work with the District staff and make recommendations at the next Board Meeting. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that easements from East Bay Municipal Utility District, Arvid W. Erickson (2), Roger L. Cooper, Firl R. Maurer, Guido P. Villata, Richard A. Malott, William R. Smith. Joseph D. Gaeta, Richard A. Canright, Western Title and Guaranty Company, Morada Builders, Inc., Philip M. Lehrman, and Winton Jones Development Co. 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 REQUEST FOR ADVANCE PAYMENT TO CITY OF MARTINEZ OF FUNDS COLLECTED FOR WATERSHED 24 SOUTH. MARTINEZ Letter from Mr. Dolgin, requesting funds accumulated to date be paid to the City of Martinez for Virginia Hills Assessment District Bond Fund, was presented. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that, in accordance with the Virginia Hills Assessment District agreement, the District on May 15 and November 15 each year sends funds collected by the District to the City of Martinez for the Virginia Hills Assessment District Bond Fund. 07 11 68 After discussion, the letter of request to send funds accumulated since the May 15, 1968, payment was referred to Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District. MEMBERSHIP IN ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS (ABAG) Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the District continue its membership in the Association of Bay Area Governments, and the payment of $100.00 dues be authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES PERSONNEL AND BUDGET Member Allan stated that he and Member Boneysteele, the Budget Committee, had reviewed the Budget and had sent to each Board Member an approved copy. Member Allan stated that he and Member Rustigian, the Personnel Committee, reviewed the staff recommendations and recommend a 5% general increase. RESOLUTION NO. 1839. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARIES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1968. GENERAL After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 1839 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 1840, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE DISTRICT'S 1968-69 RUNNING EXPENSE TAX RATE AT .30~ AND SETTING FORTH THE AMOUNTS FOR PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST FOR THE BOND FUNDS It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 1840 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER NEW ENGINES Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that the new engines at the Treatment Plant were presently being æsted. NO.3 WATER SYSTEM AT TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Horstkotte reported the No.3 Water System was 60% complete. RELOCATION OF ANHYDROUS AMMONIA CYLINDER Mr. Horstkotte stated it was necessary to relocate the anhydrous ammonia cylinder outside the office building for safety; estimated cost $300.00. After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $300.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds to move the anhydrous ammonia cylinder outside the District office building. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None 07 v ',<,\ 11 ~~ ,,-," '>....' '; , ,,~ . USE OF NATURAL GAS AT TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Horstkotte stated that the staff was considering the use of Pacific Gas & Electric natural gas at the Treatment Plant as standby, rather than propane, at about a 60% saving. Estimated cost for Pacific Gas & Electric gas line and appurtenances estimated to cost $7,500.00 to $8,000.00. A recommendation will be presented to the Board at a later date. AUTHORIZATION FOR DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1652 Mr. Horstkotte requested an additional authorization of $3,500.00 for engineering and inspection for District Sewering Project 1652. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that an additional $3,500.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for engineering and inspection for District Sewering Project 1652. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None COMPLETION OF TREATMENT PLANT ENLARGEMENT - 1967 WORK Mr. Horstkotte stated C. Norman Peterson Co. has requested an extension of time to July 26,1968, for completion of Treatment Plant Enlargement - 1967 work due to delayed delivery problems. He stated it was the staff recommendation to grant the extension. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that C. Norman Peterson Co. be granted an extension to July 26,1968, for completion of Treatment Plant Enlargement - 1967 work. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele. NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. EXECUTIVE SESSION Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs 11:20 o'clock P.M. The District Board adjourned to an Executive Session to discuss administrative personnel salaries. 11:30 o'clock P.M. The District Board reconvened. RESOLUTION NO. 1841. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SAL!RIES EFFECTIVE JULY 1. 1968. ADMINISTRATIVE It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 1841 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None IX. ADJOURNMENT At 11:35 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to July 25,1968. /' /--:" . ß'~ ¿ '?£ð"--C-,,¿- ~-~' President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: C" ") // .... r" , ( <. a é c' ~/. //'/.~" <'~ ¿ "~ Secrèl:-ary"-oÝ the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 07 11 68