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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD ON APRIL 9, 2002
The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an adjourned
regular session in the Second Floor Conference Room, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez,
County of Contra Costa, State of California, at 2:00 p.m. on April 9, 2002.
The meeting was called to order and the attendance of the following Board Members was
noted:
1. ATTENDANCE
PRESENT:
Members:
Nejedly, Lucey, Menesini
ABSENT:
Members:
Hockett, Boneysteele
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments from the public.
3. CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE MEETING/BOARD WORKSHOP
a.
DISCUSS PURPOSE OF AND WHETHER THERE IS A CONTINUED NEED FOR
CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE REVIEW OF EQUIPMENT BUDGET
Mr. Charles W. Batts, General Manager, stated that when the District was expanding
significantly, there were a lot of large ticket equipment purchases and it was felt that it
was appropriate for the Board to review those items. Currently some of the major
equipment purchases are proposed as part of capital Improvement projects such as the
recent purchases of equipment for the Environmental Laboratory and the furniture for the
Multipurpose Room.
Following discussion, it was agreed that the Capital Projects Committee will continue to
review the annual Equipment Budget.
b.
2002-2003 EQUIPMENT BUDGET
Copies of the 2002-2003 Equipment Budget had been previously distributed to the Board.
Director of Engineering Ann E. Farrell and Director of Operations James M. Kelly reviewed
their respective department's Equipment Budget requests. Director of Administration
Randall M. Musgraves noted that no items are being requested this year in the Equipment
Budget by the Administrative Department.
Discussion followed with regard to purchase of four-wheel drive vehicles, the dump bed
for the easement hydro, and the traffic control arrowboard.
Member Nejedly stated that he recently purchased radios similar to those being requested
by the Plant Operations Division at a lower price and received a rebate. Member Nejedly
suggested that staff look into purchasing the radios now to receive the lower price. Mr.
Batts stated that staff will look into that and will purchase the radios immediately if the
lower price can be obtained.
c.
CONSIDER CREATING A CAPITAL PROJECT FOR LONG-TERM VEHICLE
REPLACEMENT
Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that there are a lot of older, high-mileage vehicles in
the District fleet and some low-mileage vehicles that are not being used effectively. Mr.
Batts stated that the age and cost of maintenance is critical. Also, new air regulations
could impact the District vehicle fleet. Mr. Batts stated that staff has made great strides
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in this area in the last couple years. This year the size of the District vehicle fleet is being
reduced from 109 vehicles down to 91 vehicles. Mr. Batts proposed that next year he
would plan to come back to the Capital Projects Committee and the full Board with a
vehicle and fleet maintenance policy and creation of a long-term vehicle replacement
program for incorporation into the Capital Improvement Budget, similar to the current
Management Information System (MIS) Program. Older, high-maintenance vehicles will
be eliminated; and where appropriate, replaced with new vehicles. Staff has been asked
to look out five years and spread the costs out over five years.
Member Lucey stated that he thinks this is a good idea but it should come back to the
Capital Projects Committee each year. Member Lucey commended staff for the efforts
made to date.
4. OTHER ITEMS
None
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
the hour of 2:55 p.m.
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President of the Board of Directors,
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
County of Contra Costa, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
Se re ar of the Central ont Costa
Sa . ry District, County of Contra
Costa, State of California
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