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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 04-20-67 .~3 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD APRIL 20,1967 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an Adjourned Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of Cal- ifornia, on April 20, 1967, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Mitchell, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs ABSENT: Member: Rustigian Member Rustigian arrived at 8:10 o'clock P.M. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the Minutes of the April 6, 1967, meeting be approved subject to deleting the following two paragraphs under "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": "Member Allan stated that employees work for pay under District super- vision and it is up to the District to protect its employees." "President Pro Tem Roemer stated that it was necessary that the Board Members take the staff's recommendation". Motion amending Minutes carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None Rustigian III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1402 (OUTFALL I) Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented bids, opened this day at 2:00 o'clock P.M., as follows: L 2. 3. 4. California Divers, Inc. Halbach & Flynn Healy Tibbitts Construction Co. Peter Kiewit Sons Co. $ 78,800.00 94,500.00 99,415.00 134,500.00 Mr. Horstkotte recommended the contract for the work be awarded to California Divers, Inc. on its low bid. After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the contract for District Sewering Project 1402 (Outfall I) be awarded to California Divers, Inc. on its low bid of $78,800.00. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 04 20 6 7 1.~9 Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to retain a hard hat diver and equipment to make inspection of the Outfall Sewer I work at an estimated cost of $4,000.00. Mr. Carniato, representing Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that engaging a diver of Mr. Horstkotte's choice presented no problem. After discussion, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Mitchell, that a diver be engaged to make inspection of District Sewering Project 1402, Outfall I, during construction, at an estimated cost of $4,000.00 from Sewer Construction funds. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None V1. OLD BUSINESS EXCESS PROPERTY AT THE TREATMENT PLANT Mrs. B. Gibbs, real estate broker, inquired about a final determination of excess property at the Treatment Plant. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that final surveys have not been completed due to the weather, but it appeared there would be approximately 32 acres after proposed additional purchase. ADLER CLAIM Mr. Carniato, representing Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that previously the Adler claim had been referred to the District's insurance carrier. The District's insurance carrier referred it back to the District, stating that since the claim was under $500.00 it came under the $500.00 deductible clause for any liability claims except automobile. Mr. Carniato stated this relates to the criminal action now pending. After discussion, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Allan, that the Adler claim be referred to Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested that an opinion be obtained from the Counsel for the District as to what legal remedies there may be for protection of District employees as related to dogs in the areas where they may be working. After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Roemer, that Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, be directed to present a legal opinion as to what legal remedies there may be for protecting District employees during the course of their work in areas where dogs may interfere. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None VIr. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 1678, A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION FOR DISTRICT ANNEXATION 18 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated District Annexation 18 consisted of scattered properties in the District with 100% petition. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 1678 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None 04 20 67 .~ {!"'\ -~ i.:'J 1966-67 ANNUAL AUDIT Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, recommended that Mr. Eldo Ewert, C.P.A., make the 1966-67 annual audit at a cost of $650.00. It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Mr. Eldo Ewert be retained to make the 1966-67 annual audit at a cost of $650.00. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE STATE CONTROLLER RELATIVE TO A COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP A DISTINCTIVE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM FOR SANITARY AND SANITATION DISTRICTS Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the Board Members had received copies of a letter dated April 12,1967, from Gordon Bronson, Accounting Consultant of the Division of Local Government Fiscal Affairs, suggesting that Mr. McPhee serve on a committee to develop a distinctive accounting system for sanitary and sanitation operations. Expenses of the meetings to be borne by the District. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Mr. McPhee be authorized to serve on a committee suggested by Mr. Gordon Bronson, Accounting Consultant of the Division of Local Government Fiscal Affairs for development of a distinctive accounting system for sanitary and sanitation districts, and expenses for attendance at the committee meetings be authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None CORRESPONDENCE FROM BROWN AND CALDWELL, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, RE ADDITIONAL WORK AT TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that he had discussed with Brown and Caldwell the low bid received on the Treatment Plant Enlargement - 1967 work and resulting reduced Federal funds partici- pation. He suggested that additional needed work be done at this time in order to take advantage of the Federal funds available as outlined in the corres- pondence from Brown and Caldwell. After discussion, Mr. Horstkotte stated the Board Members would be furnished copies of the Brown and Caldwell letter. Continued to May 4, 1967. STATE UTILITIES AGREEMENT 485.42, DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1373 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that District Sewering Project 1373 was relocation work resulting from Bay Area Rapid Transit District work from Orinda and Dolores Drive, Lafayette. Cost of the work is estimated at $171,200.00; 100% to be paid by the State. Agreement 485.42 is the usual State form. After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute State Utilities Agreement 485.42. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION ADJUSTMENTS AND SALARIES Member Allan stated that the Salary Committee (himself and Member Rustigian) had requests from the staff for salary adjustments and upgrading 1'- . V '-;' ; ': k.; ':J c' (~ \oj' ~ AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, MR. AND MRS. W. HARNEY WILSON Mr. Bohn presented a claim for damages in the sum of $15,000.00 filed with the District by Mr. and Mrs. W. Harney Wilson of 14 Hacienda Circle, Orinda. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained the problem on the blackboard, after which it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the claim of Mr. and Mrs. W. Harney Wilson be referred to the District's insurance carrier. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs None None IX. ADJOURNMENT At 9:55 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to May 4, 1967. /A~¿L;~-~ President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: -------.. ',' I ) /' --.' / ~. ---~ ~/ _. /' ~- . ---: ....,,¡~.< Sec~i ~f rthe District B-oard of the " Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 04 20 6'7