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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 01-12-06 I I I MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEET1NG OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT AND CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY HELD ON JANUARY 12, 2006 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a special joint meeting of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Facilities Financing Authority at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, . Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2006. President Menesini called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Hockett, Lucey, Menesini ABSENT: Members: Nejedly a. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Board and staff joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. b. INTRODUCTIONS Board Members recognized Luis Hernandez on his promotion to Construction Equipment Operator. Mr. Hernandez was unable to attend the meeting. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 3. AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS a. RESOLUTION COMMENDING BARBARA HOCKETT FOR HER SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Menesini commended Member Hockett for her year as President and highlighted some of the accomplishments achieved in 2005. He thanked her for her leadership over the past year and presented her with a framed resolution. Member Hockett thanked the Board and staff for their support and assistance during the past year. It was moved by President Menesini and seconded by Member Boneysteele to adopt Resolution No. 2006-001. Motion passed by the following vote of the' Board: AYES: Boneysteele, Hockett, Lucey, Menesini NOES: None ABSENT: Nejedly 4. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Lucey to approve the Consent Calendar, consisting of Items a. through d. as recommended and to authorize recordings. Motion passed by the following vote of the Board: AYES: Boneysteele, Hockett, Lucey, Menesini NOES: None ABSENT: Nejedly a. Adopt Resolution 2006-002 accepting 11 grants of easements for sewer purposes related to the Alhambra Valley Trunk Sewer Project, DP 5919 and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. Book 54 - Page 79 Board Minutes of January 12, 2006 b. Accept the contract work for the Household Hazardous Waste Facility Paint Bulking Room Modifications Project, District Project 8209, performed by Power Engineering Contractors, and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion. d. c. Authorize the General Manager to execute a construction contract change order in an amount not to exceed $62,000; accept the contract work and authorize filing the Notice of Completion for the South Orinda Sewer Improvements, Phase 2, Project, District Project 5558. Authorize the General Manager to execute a professional services agreement in the I amount of $150,000 with JDH Corrosion Consultants, Inc. for a District-wide Cathodic Protection System Survey, Strategy, Implementation and Monitoring Program, District Project 6142. 5. HEARINGS a. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO AMEND DISTRICT CODE SECTION 6.20.300 SCHEDULE OF REIMBURSEMENT FEES. TO ESTABLISH REIMBURSEMENT FEES APPLICABLE TO PROPERTIES WHICH COULD CONNECT TO DISTRICT PROJECT 5786 (HIGHLAND DRIVE. DANVILLE) OR 5792 (GABLE LANE. LAFAYETTE) General Manager Charles Batts stated that two installers of extensions of the public sewer have requested that Reimbursement Accounts be established for their sewer projects and have submitted information documenting the costs of the projects. District staff has reviewed the information and is satisfied that it accurately documents the actual costs of the projects. Associate Engineer Michael Penny presented a report, stating that all interested parties were notified of the public hearing by mail in December. He described the locatioljl and details of the two projects. He stated that District Project 5786, at Highland Drive,' includes I the installation of 2,603 feet of 8-inch sewer at a cost of $327,358. The project consists of 19 parcels which could potentially connect to the sewer, 13 of which were installers. The total reimbursement cost per parcel is approximately $17,230. Mr. Ross Owens, one of the installers, called requesting information on how reimbursements would be divided. Staff responded that the reimbursements would be shared equally among the 13 installers. Mr. Penny described District Project 5792, Gable Lane, which consists of 292 feet of 8-inch sewer at a cost of $53,933. The project has four parcels with five living units. The cost has been divided among the five living units for an individual reimbursement of $10,786. No objections have been received. The public hearing was opened. Bob Scarborough addressed the Board and spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. The public hearing was closed. It was moved by Member Lucey and seconded by Member Boneysteele to adopt Ordinance 237 as recommended. Motion passed by the following vote of the Board: ' AYES: Boneysteele, Hockett, Lucey, Menesini NOES: None ABSENT:' Nejedly I 6. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER None. 7. REPORTS a. General Manaqer 1 ) Proposed Mandatory Amalqam Separator Proqram Book 54 - Page 80 Board Minutes of January 12, 2006 General Manager Charles Batts stated that mercury is a significant po\\utant of concern for the District. Staff has explained that it is expected that the Regional Board will require both pollution prevention and physical treatment to greatly reduce mercury in the plant effluent. The first step and easiest action by the District to meet the anticipated lower mercury limits is additional source control and pollution prevention measures. I He stated that staff believes the largest single source of mercury in the influent wastewater is from dental offices. The most effective way to control mercury discharges from dental offices is by the use of amalgam separators. Last year, the District conducted an inventory of "best management practices" used by dental offices and found that only approximately 10 percent of those offices used or planned to use amalgam separators. Based on this information, staff believes that a mandatory amalgam separator program for dental offices is necessary to reduce the amount of mercury in wastewater influent. Environmental Services Division Manager Curt Swanson presented a report, stating that District influent and effluent concentrations are 260 and 30 parts per trillion (ppt) respectively. The current monthly average limit under the NPDES permit is 87 ppt. The Regional Board had been working on a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) which would drastically reduce the existing limit to 36 ppt annual average. This TMDL has been remanded back to the Regional Water Quality Control Board to make requirements on publicly owned treatment plants more strict. If the TMDL is not implemented, the default limit for mercury will be 25 ppt beginning in 2010. I He stated that the District's effluent has the highest mercury concentration of the Bay Area POTW's. This is due to limited source control and the scrubber water recycle stream from the incinerator. Staff therefore recommends reducing mercury in the treatment plant influent and in the incinerator scrubber water recycle to meet future effluent limits. It was determined from a 2005 survey that only 35 of the 313 amalgam- generating dental practices use or are planning to install amalgam separators. This is not sufficient to lower the influent mercury concentration. 47 percent of influent mercury is from dental offices, and staff recommends implementation of a mandatory amalgam separator program. Currently, Palo Alto, San Francisco and EBMUD have mandatory amalgam separator programs. He stated that staff will develop a mandatory amalgam separator program for consideration by the Board. Member Lucey stated that both he and Member Nejedly have been reluctant to support the concept of such a mandatory program. He stated that, since approximately 95% of the mercury in the bay comes from abandoned gold mines, it would be more appropriate to address mercury reduction from that source rather than the small amount of mercury produced by dentists. He objected to the District having to spend large amounts of money to remove small amounts of mercury, while nothing is done to address the mine problem. I Member Boneysteele inquired about the condition of the receiving water with regard to mercury levels. Mr. Kelly responded that, while the receiving water usually meets 25 ppt, the problem is manifested in the mercury levels found in fish tissue. Member Hockett agreed that the mercury levels need to be reduced and expressed support for looking at ways to achieve the necessary reduction. She stressed that it is the responsibility of the dental offices, as with hospitals, to find ways of responsibly disposing of their pollutants. Book 54 - Page 81 Board Minutes of January 12, 2006 Member Menesini stated that dentists should be adequately informed of the problem and provided with sufficient information. He recommended that staff also look into ways to reduce the mercury from the scrubber water. General Manager Batts thanked Director of Operations Jim Kelly for his work with the regulatory agencies in supporting the development of the mercury TMDL. 2) Wet Weather Update General Manager Charles Batts stated that December 2005 was a very wet month with nearly four inches of rain recorded at the treatment plant on December 31,2005. The cumulative effect of the rain during the month was to saturate the soils and cause high infiltrationlinflow into the collection system. On the morning of December 31 the treatment plant received nearly 240 MGD, which is a new record for peak flows. While staff continues to evaluate the aftermath of the recent storms, it appears that both the treatment plant and the collection system operated to a very high standard. Collection System Operations Division Manager Bill Brennan and Plant Operations Division Manager Doug Craig described the effects of the wet weather on the collection system and the treatment plant. I Collection System Operations Division Manager Bill Brennan presented a report on the impact of the wet weather. There were 15 call-outs between December 30, 2005 and January 2, 2006, and one overflow of 4,500 gallons at Karen Lane. Seventy-one hours overtime were worked by crew members and the supervisor. Creek crossings and other areas with slide potential have been checked and 8 new or worsened slides near District lines have been identified. Lower Orinda Pumping Station had a small bank give way which will be repaired. An update will be presented at a future Board meeting. He stated that four call-outs were received at Pumping Stations North due to I wet weather and alarms, and three call-outs at Pumping Stations West. There was extensive flooding in Martinez and Clyde. He stated that, despite the wet weather, all systems worked as designed. . Plant Operations Division Manager Doug Craig reported on the effect of the wet weather on the treatment plant. The peak rainfall was 3.95 inches of rain on December 31,2005. The peak hour flow was 238 MGD for two hours, which was a new record. The peak day flow was 168 MGD. The maximum bypass to the holding basins was 130 MGD. The power demand in dry weather is 3,400 Kw per hour, and during the wet weather peak hour it rose to 5,520 Kw per hour. With regard to basin storage, Basin B was almost completely full. Basin C was not used. All diverted flows have been drained back into the plant. There was some odor, which was investigated by the Air Quality Control Board, who determined it was unable to locate the source of the odor. He concluded his report, stating that there were no PG&E failures, no cogeneration issues, and minimal maintenance issues. In response to questions from Member Boneysteele, Mr. Craig reported that there was adequate staff available despite the holidays and the bad weather. General Manager Batts stated that he had previously reported to the Board that the District Wide Sewer TV Inspection Project contractor discovered a pipe break in a 21" diameter trunk sewer at Lancaster Road in Walnut Creek. Engineering and CSO staff inspected the break and determined that it was caused by a pile driven by CalTrans for a sound wall constructed at least five years ago. CSO staff has been monitoring and inspecting the site and determined that the recent storm events have significantly worsened the break - the void around the pipe has expanded. The trunk sewer serves a large I Book 54 - Page 82 Board Minutes of January 12, 2006 portion of western Walnut Creek and would be disruptive to local traffic to bypass should it fail. Staff has been in contact with CalTrans to make the necessary arrangements to enter onto the site and stabilize the situation. He stated that the Public Contract Code requires an emergency declaration be passed by a resolution by 4/5 vote of the District Board declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of District funds to safeguard life, health, and property. In accordance with Section 22050 of the Public Contracts Code, the Board previously adopted a resolution delegating the authority to the General Manager to declare an emergency. Staff is continuing to evaluate if an emergency should be declared. If an Emergency is declared, then at the next scheduled Board meeting, the Board will be asked to ratify the General Manager's decision with a 4/5 vote of the Board. A report at future Board meetings will be made until the project is complete. . I Tom Godsey presented a report describing the pipe break and showed photographs of the damage. He stated that TV crews have reported that the damage has worsened and needs immediate attention. Staff has been working with CalTrans to address the problem and review options. I I Member Boneysteele recommended that the Board recognize staff for their dedication and hard work during a very demanding time. 3) General Manager Batts announced that the District is sending three Assistant Engineers to the annual Underground Construction I Technology conference in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 24 to 26,2006. The engineers are Wesley Adams, Edgar Lopez, and Nathan,Hodges. The UCT conference presents the latest developments in trenchless and conventional underground construction technology. Funds are included in the 2005-2006 Travel and Conference budget of the Engineering Department. 4) General Manager Batts presented an update on deployment of District staff to New Orleans to aid in the disaster recovery process. He stated that District staff met with EBMUD, other coalition agencies and a representative of the California Office of Emergency Services. EBMUD has received an official request for assistance from the Sewer and Water Board of New Orleans and the Board will be meeting with the state of Louisiana this week to review this request and verify mutual aid (EMAC/FEMA) procedures and funding. Assuming the details of the mutual aid contract between the state of California and Louisiana are worked out on schedule, the target deployment date is February 21, 2006. It is anticipated that the coalition will be in New Orleans for one month, broken into two, two-week stints. CCCSD has provided EBMUD with the names of potential volunteers to go to New Orleans. CCCSD will meet with the coalition members again on the January 17 I 2006 and a reconnaissance trip to New Orleans is planned for the week of January 23, 2006. Mr. Batts requested authorization for up to two people to accompany EBMUD and other coalition agencies on the reconnaissance trip. ' Associate Engineer Craig Mizutani responded to questions from Board Members, confirming that staff from Portland are still assisting in New Orleans. ' Member Hockett expressed support for sending District staff to assist with the recovery effort but stressed the importance of obtaining health screening by the District's occupational health provider for employees prior to going to New Orleans. Book 54 - Page 83 Board Minutes of January 12, 2006 Board Members concurred with the General Manager's recommendation to send up to two people to accompany EBMUD and other coalition agencies on reconnaissance trip to New Orleans. 5) General Manager Batts announced that the TV van recently purchased as part of the 2005-2006 equipment budget is almost complete. A company, CUES, is fabricating the van in Orlando, Florida. Part of the contract calls for CUES to send two District staff to inspect the van prior to shipping. The payment to CUES includes airfare and lodging; there will be minor incidental expenses. The inspection trip is sched:uled for January 17, 2006. Staff making the trip are Maintenance Cre~ Leader Dante Marchetti, who will operate the TV van, and Field Operations Superintendent Don Rhoads, who developed the equipment specifications. I b. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT District Counsel Kent Aim announced the closed session to be held at the conclusion of the Board Meeting. c. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT Secretary of the District Elaine Boehme announced the mailing to Board Members of 2005 Campaign Statements and the deadline of January 31,2006. d. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1) Member Lucey, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, report~d that he reviewed the Expenditures and took no exception. It was moved by Member Lucey and seconded by Member Hockett to approve the Expenditure List dated January 12, 2006, including Self Insurance Check I Nos. 102281 to 102285, Running Expense Check Nos. 158685 to 158846, and Sewer Construction Fund Check Nos. 28291 to 28330 as recommended. Motion passed by the following vote of the Board: AYES: Boneysteele, Hockett, Lucey, Menesini NOES: None ABSENT: Nejedly 2) With regard to Board Committee assignments for 2006, President Menesini presented the proposed assignments as follows. He announced the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee to review the proposed expansion of the CSO facility. He also stated that he will serve as Alternate as necessary on the Board Committees. Budoet and Finance Committee Chair: Member: Member Lucey Member Boneysteele Capital Proiects Committee Chair: Member: Member Boneysteele Member Hockett I Household Hazardous Waste Committee Chair: Member: Member Lucey Member Boneysteele Book 54 - Page 84 Board Minutes of January 12, 2006 Outreach Committee Chair: Member: President Menesini Member Hockett Personnel Committee Chair: Member: I Member Nejedly President Menesini Real Estate Committee Chair: Member: Member Nejedly Member Boneysteele Recvcled Water Committee Chair: Member: Member Hockett Member Lucey CSO AD HOC COMMITTEE (New) Chair: Member: Member Nejedly President Menesini Representatives to Outside Aqencies California Special Districts Association Contra Costa Chapter I Representative: Alternate: President Menesini Member Boneysteele Friends of San Francisco Estuary Representative: President Menesini Sanitation and Water Aqencies of Contra Costa Countv Representative: Alternate: Member Hockett Member Lucey Board Liaison to Cities and Countv Concord Pacheco Alamo Danville San Ramon I Lafayette Walnut Creek Martinez Pleasant Hill Contra Costa County Moraga Orinda Member Nejedly Member Hockett Member Boneysteele President Menesini Member Lucey Book 54 - Page 85 Board Minutes of January 12, 2006 3) Announcements President Menesini presented a brief report on the recent State of the City address at the City of Walnut Creek. 8. ENGINEERING a. I AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT TO EXECUTE A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $200.000 WITH THE CITY OF MARTINEZ FOR THE MORELLO BRIDGES REPAIR PROJECT. DISTRICT PROJECT 5642 (HIDDEN LAKES PARK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT) I General Manager Charles Batts stated that the District has been working with the City of Martinez on a joint powers agreement for bridge repair and the supports for the sewers beneath pedestrian bridges in Hidden Lakes Park in Martinez. Associate Engineer Tom Godsey presented a report, stating that the bridges were built in 1981 to serve the Diablo Valley Estates subdivision. The Martinez Planning Commission and City Council made the combination of pedestrian and pipe bridges a condition of approval of the project. In 2001, the bridges were closed due to poor condition. He stated that the proposed joint powers agreement identifies the City as taking the lead responsibility for the project. The City will assume future ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the bridges. The agreement insures reliable future sewer service and provides a cost-effective solution for both agencies. Under the proposed JPA, the District will pay 50 percent of all design and construction costs of the project. The District's share of the project is estimated to be $200,000. Following replacement, the City will assume ownership and responsibility for all future maintenance of the bridges. The District will accept complete ownership and sole maintenance and repair responsibility for the sewer. He concluded that staff recommends approval of the agreement. In response to a question from Member Boneysteele, Mr. Godsey described the deterioration of the bridges. I General Manager Batts and District Counsel Kent Aim responded to questions regarding ownership of the bridges. It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Boneysteele to authorize the President of the Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District to execute a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Martinez as recommended. Motion passed by the following vote of the Board: AYES: Boneysteele, Hockett, Lucey, Menesini NOES: None ABSENT: Nejedly b. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $187,176 WITH KAWEAH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ON THE TREATMENT PLANT PROTECTIVE COATING AND PIPING RENOVATIONS PROJECT, PHASE 3 (DP 7233) General Manager Charles Batts stated that, on August 2, 2005, South Quad Clarifier NO.4 was damaged during construction related to the Treatment Plant Protective Coating Project. I The extent of the damage has been investigated and a settlement conference held with the contractor, Kaweah Construction Company. A proposed agreement was reached to share the cost of repair between the parties. The damaged clarifier floor slab will be replaced to match initial specifications, and the center column of the clarifier mechanism will be re- leveled. He stated that District staff has reviewed the estimated repair costs. Senior Engineer Ba Than presented a report, describing the damage to the clarifier. The ground water pressure "floated" the bottom of the tank, and the walkway beam and supports were twisted. The bottom concrete slab was raised and broken, and the clarifier mechanism damaged. The damage was investigated and assessed, and a repair plan and cost Book 54 - Page 86 I I I Board Minutes of January 12, 2006 estimates prepared. The matter was discussed with the Board in November, 2005, and repair options developed with the contractor. He stated that staff recommends the contractor and District equally share the cost of the repair. The maximum repair cost is estimated to be $374,352, and should be completed by February 2006. District Counsel Kent Aim stated that the Board is being asked to approve the settlement agreement, in which the District agrees to pay $187,176, assuming that there are no extra costs or unforeseen site conditions. If there are additional costs, those would also be split equally. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Lucey to authorize the General Manager to execute a construction change order in an amount not to exceed $187,176, and to approve the settlement agreement sharing the cost of repairs as recommended. Motion passed by the following vote of the Board: AYES: Boneysteele, Hockett, Lucey, Menesini NOES: None ABSENT: Nejedly c. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN OPTION AGREEMENT WITH TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES. INC. TO PAY A LICENSE FEE FOR USE OF AN ALTERNATE SUPPLIER'S TECHNOLOGY IN CONNECTION WITH THE ULTRAVIOLET (UV) DISINFECTION EXPANSION PROJECT. DP 7240 General Manager Charles Batts stated that District engineering staff is now in the design phase of a project to expand the Ultraviolet Disinfection facilities. As discussed with the Board, the expansion of the UV facilities will allow the District to disinfect and discharge more flow through the outfall, reduce the amount of treated sewage bypassed to the storage ponds during wet weather events, and provide critical equipment redundancy. Unfortunately, difficult patent issues related to the UV disinfection equipment have delayed this project. Staff is recommending that the Board authorize the General Manager to pay a license fee of $160,000 to Trojan Technologies for use of an alternate supplier's technology, which differs slightly from the Staff Recommendation contained in the January 12, 2006 Position Paper. Director of Engineering Ann Farrell presented a report, stating the District wishes to install six new banks of ultraviolet lamps in two additional channels to increase the maximum flow capacity of the secondary treatment system from 90 mgd to 135 mgd. She stated that, in 1994 the District awarded the UV Facilities Project (DP 7100) to install 18 banks of ultraviolet lamps in six channels for disinfection of final effluent. At that time, there were three known manufacturers that were able to supply the equipment. The low bidder, Fischer and Porter (later Elsag Bailey, and then ABB) was at the time in a patent dispute with Trojan. The District received a favorable bid from Fischer and Porter and elected to purchase their equipment, with the knowledge that the dispute was pending. In 1997, a settlement was reached which allowed Trojan to purchase all of Elsag Bailey's assets and provided that Elsag Bailey could only service existing accounts. Subsequently Elsag Bailey, ABB and then IronBrook Partners were assigned the rights for servicing existing accounts. Currently, Trojan does not manufacture or supply the spare parts for the existing UV equipment. Ms. Farrell stated that IronBrook can supply parts identical to those already installed, while Trojan's equipment has minor differences, including having the electrical components in a different location. IronBrook is the current vendor for the equipment, and District staff has been in discussion with both IronBrook and Trojan regarding the purchase. Trojan maintains that the purchase of the six lamps is a new installation, while IronBrook disagrees. District legal and engineering staff have concluded that a license agreement with Trojan is necessary to match the existing equipment. The license agreement requires Trojan to guarantee access to patented spare parts through IronBrook indefinitely, and if IronBrook goes out of business Trojan must guarantee access to patented spare parts through another vendor. The approach detailed on the position paper was to purchase an option now which would allow future purchase of a license. Further evaluation indicates that it would be more cost Book 54 - Page 87 Board Minutes of January 12, 2006 effective to move forward with the purchase of a license now. She stated that option costs required by Trojan of $35,000 are significant and are in addition to the license cost of $160,000. Only two alternatives are available - pay $160,000 and purchase IronBrook UV equipment, or purchase Trojan equipment. The District would save the cost of the option if it pays the license costs up front and has Trojan agree to credit the license cost against the purchase of Trojan equipment, should the purchase from IronBrook not be completed. The estimated total project cost about $4.2 million and the contract will be brought back to the Board for award at a later date. Ms. Farrell confirmed that Trojan and IronBrook are the only two vendors who have equipment that is compatible with existing UV disinfection equipment. Member Lucey stated that, in his opinion, the vendors are charging inflated prices and taking advantage of the District's limited options. Member Menesini inquired whether new technology is being developed which may be considered. I Member Boneysteele stated that the patent situation is rather complex and that he will rely on staff's recommendation. District Counsel Kent Aim explained the patent issue. Member Hockett commented that, when it was installed, the UV disinfection system was cutting-edge technology and carried with it the inherent risk of potential maintenance and repair issues. She stated that she supports the staff recommendation. Member Lucey stated that he concurs with Member Hockett's comments and stated that he will support the staff recommendation. It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Boneysteele to authorize the General Manager to pay a license fee of $160,000 to Trojan Technologies for use of an alternate supplier's technology, as proposed by staff in the revised recommendation. Motion passed by the following vote of the Board: I AYES: Boneysteele, Hockett, Lucey, Menesini NOES: None ABSENT: Nejedly 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Boneysteele to approve the minutes of December 1 and December 15, 2005. Motion passed by the following vote of the Board: 10. BUDGET AND FINANCE a. RECEIVE NOVEMBER 2005 FINANCIAL STATEMENT Controller Debbie Ratcliff presented a report on the Running Expense Fund, the Sewer Construction Fund and Temporary Investments. b. ADJOURN SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE AS THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT ITS ANNUAL MEETING The Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District adjourned at 4:04 p.m. I to reconvene immediately as the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Facilities Financing Authority to conduct its Annual Meeting. Thereafter, the Board reconvened as Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of Directors at 4:07 p.m. 11. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION None. Book 54 - Page 88 Board Minutes of January 12, 2006 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA \TEMS None. 13. CLOSED SESSION I The Board recessed at 4:08 p.m. to reconvene in Closed Session in the Caucus Room to confer with Legal Counsel on existing litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9 (a) of the Government Code - Suzanne Renee Brown vs. Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, et al - Contra Costa County Superior Court Case No. C05-00416. 14. REPORT OF DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION None. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Menesini adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m. ~//{( Mn '0 ~(~~, President of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, i County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: I 61?-/3vJ ~ Secretary of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California I Book 54 - Page 89