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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 03-30-67 130 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD MARCH 30, 1967 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a Special Meeting at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Spring- brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on March 30,1967, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs ABSENT: Members: None II. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH CITY OF MARTINEZ President Gibbs asked to hear from the staff relative to staff's proposal for a contract with the City of Martinez for sewer service. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the proposed contract was a modification of the present contract with the City of Concord, because the Concord contract has benefited the District taxpayers. Mr. Horstkotte stated the basic question was -- does the District wish to enter into an agreement with the City of Martinez. If so, a number of things should be taken into consideration: Financial condition of Martinez, and its ability to meet contract costs, District advance of funds for project and Repayment schedule, equal annual installments plus interest on short-term basis. Mr. Horstkotte reviewed the modifications as related to the present con- tract with Concord, noting the peak demand and minimum charge basis. Member Roemer asked if anyone was present from the City of Martinez. There was not. Member Roemer stated that, if the City wants service or assistance from the District, they should appear officially before the Board and they should assure the District there will be no opposition or a possible taxpayers' suit. He stated the Board Members should not debate or worry about Martinez if they are not interested in appearing before the Board. He stated that the Board's responsibility was to serve the District and there are limits as to how far the District can go in helping the City. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the staff had departed from the normal pro- cedure in proposing the contract due to the limited time remaining to obtain Federal assistance funds. Member Roemer stated that he is willing to meet as often as necessary to help them if the City officials can show the City taxpayers are united in solving the problem. Member Allan stated that the problem was not a one way street -- it should show advantages to the District as well as to the City of Martinez. Member Mitchell stated that the Board Members had adopted a specific Motion that any proposal should have come from the City. 03 30 67 131 He stated that a non-annexation basis was not desirable; or if it were, it should be on a cost plus fee basis. He did not approve of advancing District funds without annexation. He stated a contract should be on a cost basis to the District as a whole, not only related to the cost of shared facilities. He stated that Federal funds would probably be available next year and it was late now for the City to come to an agreement with the opponents and still allow time for the District to consider any proposal before the present deadline for Federal funds expires. He stated that the City of Martinez was not a comparable situation to the City of Concord agreement. In entering into an agreement with the City of Concord, the Board Members at the time felt it would provide service to the City of Concord and not require further expansion and expenditure of capital funds at their Treatment Plant and lead to eventual annexation to the District. He stated this has not worked out. The City of Concord continued to make capital expenditures for enlargement of their Treatment Plant. Member Mitchell further stated that the City of Martinez can do the same thing as we can for them although the cost will be higher the first ten years and let them make their own decisions on their development. President Gibbs stated that the staff acted without Board approval, and one of three things should be done: l. 2. 3. Approve the proposal, Not endorse the proposal, Suggest alternate. Member Allan stated that the staff had been contacted by a small committee appointed by the Mayor to investigate the sewer problem. President Gibbs stated that he did not understand why the District should payor loan any funds, as proposed. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, asked if the City had taken any official action other than to form the Municipal Services District. It appeared they had not. Mr. Bohn stated that he had requested and obtained the extension of time for a Federal grant and a contract was needed to get the funds. President Gibbs stated that he did not approve of a contract based only on the cost of use of joint facilities; it should go further. Member Rustigian stated that he would like to see the problem left open so that the District could help the City if problems can be worked out. After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the District Board does not endorse the staff proposal to the City of Martinez for sewer service dated March 23, 1967. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None Member Roemer stated that he did not favor dealing with the City unless they can assure the District there will be no taxpayers' suit. Mr. Bohn stated that calculations would have to come from the staff. Member Mitchell stated that if the City wants further information from the District staff, they should hire the staff or hire their own engineers. Mr. Bohn summed up the status as follows: 03 30 67 1~2 The staff to do nothing further unless someone from the City officially requests to be placed on the agenda so as to ask for aid from the District. Member Mitchell stated that if the City wants the District to do anything, they should put up funds to cover the cost. Member Roemer stated that, so long as it is fair to the District, the Board should help. III. ADJOURNMENT At 8:55 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to April 6, 1967. /þ/ --f,. ßf ~<-Æ~:?:/ President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ._-~~~~ ~~~? Se y of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California U:,\ ~'.';' ~ ,~i' " (.) Q ",",' tJV 6 !7