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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD APRIL 6, 1967
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 April 6,
1967, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
In the absence of President Gibbs, Member Roemer called the meeting to
order.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
ABSENT:
Member:
Gibbs
Member Roemer was unanimously elected President Pro Tem.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the Minutes
of the meeting of March l6, 1967, be approved as presented and that the Minutes
of the meeting of March 30, 1967, be approved subject to the following correct-
ion:
Under "II. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH CITY OF MARTINEZ", the
second paragraph under Member Mitchell's statement shall read as follows:
"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."
Motion correcting Minutes carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
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 218 to 237, inclusive, Running
Expense Vouchers Numbers 6187 to 6340, inclusive, and Payroll Vouchers Numbers
70l to 784, inclusive. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Member: Gibbs
IV. HEARINGS
DISTRICT ANNEXATION 16
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that there were
two written protests along with a petition containing ten signatures protest-
ing the annexation, with one letter withdrawing a protest from the petition;
a net total of eleven written protests.
Mr. Horstkotte stated there was a total of 419 registered voters in the
three areas to be annexed:
Parcell - 67 registered voters,
Parcel 2 - 36 registered voters, and
Parcel 3 - 316 registered voters.
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The protests were not sufficient to call for an election.
President Pro Tem Roemer stated that it was the custom of the Board to
hear protests whether written or not.
Mr. Horstkotte indicated on a map the areas from which the protests came.
The nine protests from Oak Grove Manor being in the center of the area pro-
posed for annexation.
Member Mitchell stated that since the protests came from internal lots of
the proposed annexation, there did not appear to be any basis for exclusion.
Member Mitchell asked if anyone had a special reason for exclusion.
There being no one, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Allan, that the petition for exclusion submitted by nine residents of Oak
Grove Manor be denied. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs
Mr. Hays of 173 Lois Court, Pleasant Hill, stated that his property was
on the perimeter of the area and protested annexation.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that sewer lines would be installed on or adjacent
to his property.
Location of the sewer lines was discussed with Mr. Hays. He was informed
that the location of sewer lines would be finalized at a later date and a Hear-
ing would be held for the Local Improvement District prior to start of work.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Allan, that the protest of Mr. and Mrs. Hays be denied. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs
The protest of Mr. and Mrs. Giddings was presented and discussed with them.
Mr. Horstkotte explained in detail to the audience the Local Improvement
District procedures, work, assessments, payment, etc.
Member Mitchell explained to the audience the general procedures of the
District and the means of financing major improvements.
After answering all questions from the audience, it was moved by Member
Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that all protests to District Annexa-
tion 16 be denied. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs
RESOLUTION NO. 1675. A RESOLUTION ANNEXING DISTRICT ANNEXATION 16
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution
No. 1675 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs
v.
BIDS
TREATMENT PLANT ENLARGEMENT - 1967
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented bids opened at
2:00 o'clock P.M. this day, as follows:
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Item 1
Item 2
$752,592.00
752,700.00
798,286.00
802,122.00
847 , 881. 00
C. Norman Peterson Co., Contractors
Rothschild, Raffin & Weirick Co.
Fred J. Early, Jr., Co., Inc.
S & Q Construction Co.
Ralph E. Palmberg & Sonoma Construction
$480,886.00
484,200.00
600,000.00
555,122.00
581,000.00
Mr. Horstkotte explained the bids received and recommended that the contract
for the work be awarded to C. Norman Peterson Co., Contractors, on its low bid of
$752,592.00; the award of contract is subject to approval of the Federal Govern-
ment because of the Federal grant committed.
RESOLUTION NO. 1676, A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR TREATMENT PLANT
ENLARGEMENT - 1967 TO C. NORMAN PETERSON CO.. CONTRACTORS
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
Resolution No. 1676 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
REQUEST FOR SEWER LINE EXTENSION TO SERVE LOT 227. HACIENDA DEL ORINDA, MRS.
CATHERINE CLARK (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 16.1967. MEETING)
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for
the District, reported they had discussed the matter with Mrs. Clark and
recommended an offer to settle on payment to Mrs. Clark of $300.00.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the staff
be authorized to settle the claim of Mrs. Catherine Clark for $300.00. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 1677, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELDEN J. LE GAUX. UTILITY MAN
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained this was a replace-
ment at a lower level for a resignation in the Maintenance Department.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution
No. 1677 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs
STORM DAMAGE CLAIM, W. J. BARRY
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated this was a claim for
damage as a result of sewer backup and overflow in a home, and it was the staff
recommendation to settle for $157.43.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the W. J.
Barry claim in the sum of $157.43 be settled following receipt of a signed
Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs
SETTLEMENT OF EASEMENT PARCEL 18, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 47, ESTATE OF
SOARES
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that this easement
can be settled for $430.00 and it is the staff recommendation to settle.
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It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that easement
Parcel 18, Local Improvement District No. 47, Estate of Soares, be settled for
$430.00. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Membe r :
Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs
QUIT CLAIM DEEDS TO PARCELS 1, JOHN K. DEBONIS. AND 21. GUNTER SCHLICHT. OF
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 47
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that these easements
had been changed after recording and new ones have been obtained.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the Presi-
dent and Secretary be authorized to execute the Quit Claim Deeds to Parcell,
John K. Debonis, and Parcel 21, Gunter Schlicht, of Local Improvement District
No. 47. Carried by the following vote:
AYE S :
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
easements from Frumenti Brothers Developers, Winfred E. Newsom, Silverwood
Development Co. and Truitt and White Lumber Co., Gunter Schlicht, John K.
DeBonis, and Charles W. Brock, Jr. and J. B. MacKinlay, Jr. be accepted and
their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs
VIII.
REPORTS
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
CORRESPONDENCE FROM MR. AND MRS. ROBERT ADLER RELATIVE TO INJURY TO THEIR
DOG BY DONALD R. ROBERTSON, DISTRICT EMPLOYEE
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the Board
Members had received copies of the correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adler.
Mr. Horstkotte stated this was the first time any such incident had occurred.
Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Hinkson, Superintendent of Field Operations, stated
that dogs are a problem with employees required to work around homes.
Mr. Carniato, representing Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that
he had discussed the matter with Mr. Robertson and Mr. Hinkson and had an
appointment to discuss the matter with Mr. and Mrs. Adler, which they cancelled.
President Pro Tem Roemer asked how long Mr. Robertson had been with the
District and if the staff was satisfied with him.
Mr. Hinkson stated he had been with the District five months and he wasx
satisfied with him.
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that a criminal complaint had
been filed against Mr. Robertson, and asked if the Board wanted the District
Counsel to defend him.
Mr. Horstkotte stated the District should defend Mr. Robertson.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Mr. Bohn,
Counsel for the District, be authorized to defend Mr. Donald R. Robertson in
the criminal action filed against him by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adler. Carried
by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs
SEWERS IN TREAT BOULEVARD (GEARY ROAD) AT BANCROFT ROAD
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that the County
was planning to reconstruct Treat Boulevard (Geary Road) at Bancroft Road and
it was his recommendation to install a sewer line now, ahead of the road work.
Funds will be recovered under Watershed 27 charges. Estimated cost $15,000.00.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member
Allan, that the preparation of plans for sewers in Treat Boulevard (Geary Road)
at Bancroft Road be authorized. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs
ATTENDANCE AT THE CALIFORNIA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FEDERATION CONFERENCE
Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization for Mr. Mott, Mr. Niles, Mr. Best,
Mr. Hinkson and himself to attend the California Water Pollution Control Federa-
tion Conference at Long Beach May 2 - 6, 1967. He requested expenses of $120.00
each plus $9.00 each for registration, plus transportation, and three work books
at $1. 00 each.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Mr.
Mott, Mr. Niles, Mr. Best, Mr. Hinkson and Mr. Horstkotte be authorized to attend
the California Water Pollution Control Federation conference at Long Beach May 2
to May 6, 1967, and $120.00 each be authorized for expenses plus $9.00 each for
registration plus transportation and three work books at $1.00 each. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Roemer
None
Gibbs
STATUS OF TUNNEL JOB
Mr. Horstkotte reported that Job 1371, tunnel, is now approximately 50%
lined.
CALIFORNIA SANITARY & SANITATION DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING
Mr. Horstkotte and Member Mitchell reported on the California Sanitary
and Sanitation Districts Association Executive Committee meeting held at Palm
Springs.
Member Mitchell stated that the major concern of the Committee was the
legislation program and its financing, along with representation of special
districts on the Local Agency Formation Commission.
Mr. Bohn stated that it was planned to put on a luncheon for from 100 to
125 people at the California Sanitary and Sanitation Districts Association
meeting in Sacramento in May.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:20 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Pro Tem
Roemer to April 20, 1967.
COUNTERSIGNED:
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Presid t Pro Tem of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
Secretary of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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