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Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, Ca 94553 (925) 228-9500 . www.centralsan.org
BOARD MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
MARIO M MENESlNI
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ACTION SUMMARY
JAMES A. NElEDLY
President Pro Tøm
PARKE L. BONEYSTEELE
BARBARA D. HOCKETT
GERAW R. LUCEY
November 7. 2002
2:00p.m.
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Open House - 5-Year Celebration
a.
1 :00 p.m. - Formal Presentation
BOARD ACTION:
Held open house celebrating five years of service at the
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (HHWCF);
received report from HHW Supervisor Elaine Jacobs on the
participation, trends. amount of HHW processed. and cost of
operation; viewed video produced by Senior HHW Technician
James Minor of HHWCF customers and their comments on the
facility and excellent service received
2:00p.m.
1.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Nejedly, Hockett, Lucey. Boneysteele, Menesini
None
a.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
BOARD ACTION:
Said Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
b.
Introductions
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Introduce Diane Wagner, newly hired Purchasing and Materials
Manager
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Introduce Mark Gratis. newly hired Maintenance Crew Member I
.
Introduce Kenneth Hobbs. newly hired Utility Worker
@ Recycled Paper
BOARD ACTION:
Purchasing and Materials Manager Diane Wagner.
Maintenance Crew Member I Mark Gratis. and Utility Worker
Kenneth Hobbs were introduced and welcomed to the District
2.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
BOARD ACTION:
Mr. Batts. General Manager. congratulated Board Members
Parke L. Boneysteele and Gerald R. Lucey on their re-election
to the Board of Directors
Ms. Christa Freihofner. of San Ramon. addressed the Board
indicating that she is withdrawing the claim for damages
which she filed. thanking the District for its willingness to
consider the claim. and requesting that the District continue to
work to promote better communications and working
relationship with Dublin San Ramon Services District
Mr. Carl Doolittle. of Public Employees Union Local 1.
addressed the Board indicating that he is looking forward to a
harmonious relationship with the District and working out
issues at the lowest level possible
3.
AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS:
a.
Adopt resolutions recognizing Service Award recipients Thea Almendralejo,
Cheryl Arstani, David Baldi, Theodore Barry, Don Bartlett. Ralph Bates,
Eugene Beardsley. Penny Binder. Richard Boylan. William Brennan. Wilson
Brooks. Tanya Butler. Christopher Carpenter, Jack Case. John Censoplano,
Elizabeth Charlton, Maralee Davi. Bruce Dobey. George Fowler, William Gay,
B. Tom Godsey. Christopher Haisley, Ricardo Hernandez, Barbara Hockett,
Elaine Jacobs. Thomas Kostik. Russell Leavitt. Julie Lopez. Gerald Lucey.
Mario Menesini. James Minor. Jennifer Muir. Jonalea Ostlund. Timothy
Potter, David Quintero, Robert Roberts, Alex Rozul. Raymond Sawyer.
Bradley Scalise, Adela Schwitters. Ricardo Smith. Ba Than. Gordon Trapp.
Gregory Walker. Brenda Wener. James Zeiger
BOARD ACTION:
Adopted Resolution Nos. 2002-076 through 2002-087
recognizing Service Award recipients
4.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Staff recommends the following:
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a.
Adopt Resolution Nos. 2002-088 and 2002-089 authorizing acceptance of
a grant of easement from Michael A. Church and Tamara P. Church for an
easement at 3073 Vessing Road. þleasant Hill. Job 3977 and execution of
a quitclaim deed for an existing easement on the same property Job 3977,
and authorize recording of both documents
b.
Accept the contract work for the Manzanita Creek Crossing Repair Project.
District Project 5434, in Orinda, and authorize the filing of the Notice of
Completion
BOARD ACTION:
Consent Items a. and b. approved as recommended.
resolutions adopted as appropriate. and recording duly
authorized
5.
CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER:
BOARD ACTION:
Correspondence Items 9.a.. 9.b.. and 9.d. were taken out of
order to accommodate interested persons in the audience
6.
BIDS AND AWARDS:
a.
Authorize award of a construction contract to Silverado Contractors. Inc.,
for the Influent Diversion Superstructure Demolition Project, District Project
No. 6176
BOARD ACTION:
Approved as recommended
7.
REPORTS:
a.
General Manager
1)
Household Hazardous Waste Annual Report
2)
San Ramon Projects Update
3)
Report on CalTrans Preliminary Plans for 1680/SR4 Interchange
4)
Announcement concerning another Cogeneration turbine failure on
October 14. 2002 and Solar Turbine response
5)
Announcement concerning engagement of Larry Walker Associates
to perform a Pretreatment Local Limits Study
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7)
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9)
b.
c.
d.
BREAK:
Announced that Director of Engineering Ann Farrell will visit Yarra
Valley Water and Melbourne Water in Australia as part of an
exchange program in which East Bay Municipal Utility District is
participating
Announcement concerning November 14.2002 Capital Improvement
Budget Planning Workshop
Announcement concerning recent events surrounding of State Water
Resources Control Board Operator Certification Program
Announcement concerning Morello Avenue pedestrian pipe bridge
structural review
10)
Announcement concerning status of Moraga/Orinda Crossroads
Pumping Stations pump vibration issues
Counsel for the District
None
Secretary of the District
BOARD ACTION:
Discussed January 2002 Board Meeting dates and
confirmed that there will be Board Meetings on January
9 and January 23. and a Financial Planning Workshop
on January 30
Board Members
1)
Report of October 21. 2002 Contra Costa Special Districts
Association Meeting
2)
Report of October 24. 2002 Board Outreach Committee
3)
Member Nejedly commended Machine Shop staff for their
outstanding work in machining parts needed in rebuilding the gear
drives for the secondary clarifiers. saving the District $6.000
4)
Announcement concerning re-election of Members Boneysteele and
Lucey and congratulatory call from candidate Mr. John Narcisse and
his very positive comments about the District and its employees
BOARD ACTION:
Recessed from 3:56 p.m. to 4: 1 0 p.m.
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ADMINISTRA TIVE:
9.
10.
a.
Authorize the General Manager to amend the $25,000 consulting agreement
with MGH Consulting for up to $15,000 for completion of the Team Training
Program through March 2003
BOARD ACTION:
Approved as recommended
CORRESPONDENCE:
a.
Receive letter dated October 26. 2002, from Mrs. Sheila C. Conkle of
Martinez, requesting to address the Board
BOARD ACTION:
Noted receipt; received presentation by Mrs. Sheila C. Conckle
b.
Receive letter dated October 15, 2002. from Dr. Craig Finta of Lafayette,
complimenting Mr. Wesley Adams. Senior Engineering Assistant, on his
handling of a sewer replacement project affecting Mr. Finta's residence
BOARD ACTION:
Noted receipt; commended Mr. Wesley Adams. Senior
Engineering Assistant. on his outstanding efforts
c.
Receive October 23. 2002. Notice of Appeal from Richard D. Grossman,
Attorney at Law, concerning staff determination regarding Reimbursement
Project No. 5236 - Uncollectible Reimbursement Fee at 135 Wayne Avenue,
Alamo
BOARD ACTION:
Noted receipt; set hearing for November 21. 2002 at 2:00
p.m.
d.
Receive letter dated October 12, 2002. from Dr. Howard Siu of Danville.
regarding alternate proposal for Wendt Ranch Offsite Sewer Project. Job No.
5436
BOARD ACTION:
Noted receipt; received presentation by Dr. Howard Siu
e.
Receive request for leave of absence dated October 28. 2002. from Mr. Bob
Dragon. Construction Inspector/Designer
BOARD ACTION:
Noted receipt
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a.
Minutes of October 17. 2002
BOARD ACTION:
Approved as presented
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15.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES:
a.
Expenditure List dated November 7. 2002
BOARD ACTION:
Approved as recommended
BUDGET AND FINANCE:
a.
Receive September 2002 Financial Statements
BOARD ACTION:
Received September 2002 Financial Statements and reports
of Running Expense Fund. Sewer Construction Fund. and
temporary investments
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION:
BOARD ACTION:
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
BOARD ACTION:
CLOSED SESSION:
Member Lucey requested an update on the Industrial Recycled
Water Program in light of new legislation
Conference with Legal Counsel on anticipated litigation - Significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b) Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code
a.
.
One potential matter
BOARD ACTION:
Held closed session from 5:32 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. to discuss
anticipated litigation as noted above
b.
Personnel matters pursuant to Section 54957 of the Government Code -
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
BOARD ACTION:
16.
This closed session was not held
REPORT OF DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION:
BOARD ACTION:
17.
ADJOURNMENT:
BOARD ACTION:
No decisions were made or votes taken in closed session
which require reporting at this time
Adjourned at 5:41 p.m. to reconvene at 2:00 p.m. on
November 14. 2002 for a Capital Improvement Budget
Planning Workshop in the Second Floor Conference Room
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