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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD ON JULY 3, 1996
The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened a special
meeting at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra
Costa, State of California, at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 1996.
In the absence of President Menesini, President Pro Tem Boneysteele called the meeting
to order and requested that the Secretary call roll.
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Rainey, Dalton, Hockett, Boneysteele
ABSENT:
Members:
Menesini
It was noted for the record that written notification of this special meeting was sent to
each member of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of Directors, including
President Menesini, on Monday, July 1, 1996, more than 24 hours prior to this meeting.
President Menesini was out of the country and unable to attend this meeting.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
3. ADMINISTRATIVE
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RECONSIDER DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTS FOR
ELECTION OF DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS
President Pro Tem Boneysteele stated that after telephone conversations with the General
Manager-Chief Engineer and the Secretary of the District, he determined that it was
appropriate to call a special meeting for the purpose of reconsidering District regulations
for candidate statements for election of District Board Members.
Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, provided a brief chronology of
events leading to the need for calling this special meeting. Mr. Dolan stated that since
June 20, 1996 when this matter was previously considered by the Board, it has been
learned that the estimated cost of the candidate statement for election to the Central
Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of Directors is $2,855. Mr. Dolan stated that
Member Rainey who, along with Member Boneysteele, is not a candidate this year,
expressed deep concern on learning this cost since it is significantly higher than the $200
cost of a candidate statement for the elected office of Walnut Creek City Councilmember,
and it makes the cost of informing citizens of the qualifications of candidates for the
Central San Board of Directors prohibitive. Mr. Dolan stated that staff did additional
research and learned that the District cost to prospective candidates for a candidate
statement is one of the highest in Contra Costa County. A summary of estimated costs
of candidate statements for various agencies was distributed and discussed. It was noted
that a number of agencies pay all or a portion of the cost of publication of the candidate
statements providing the benefits of informing the citizens of the qualifications of
candidates, minimizing the issue of campaign contributions from special interests, and
removing financial obstacales for interested candidates to run for election.
Following discussion, it was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Hockett,
that the District take action to share in the cost of the candidate statement so that the
ratepayers will have the benefit of information on the qualifications of candidates for the
District Board of Directors. Motion approved on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Members:
Rainey, Hockett, Dalton, Boneysteele
NOES:
Members:
None
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ABSENT:
Members:
Menesini
Following further discussion, it was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member
Rainey, that each candidate pay $500 for the cost of publication of his/her respective
candidate statement at the time of filing nomination papers, and that the balance be paid
by the District after the election costs have been determined. Motion approved on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Members: Dalton, Rainey, Hockett, Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Menesini
Member Rainey thanked President Pro Tern Boneysteele for calling this special meeting,
stating that it was critical that the Board address the issues of the prohibitive cost of
candidate statements for this District as compared to other agencies, and the need for
informing citizens of the qualifications of candidates for the District Board of Directors.
4. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, suggested that the District's 50th anniversary
picnic will be held on Saturday, September 14, 1996 rather than Saturday, September 21,
1996 as previously indicated. The Board concurred.
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that the Contra Costa Taxpayers
Association BBQ will be held on Monday, July 22, 1996. Mr. Dolan invited any Board
Members interested in attending to let him know.
5. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
None
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Pro Tem Boneysteele
adjourned the meeting at the hour of 4:22 p.m.
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President of the Board of Directors,
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
County of Contra Costa, State of California
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