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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 03-13-01 69 MINUTES OF THE CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE MEETING/BOARD WORKSHOP OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON MARCH 13, 2001 The Capital Projects Committee/Board Workshop of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in the Second Floor Conference Room, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, at 2:00 p.m. on March 13, 2001. President Hockett called the meeting to order. The attendance of the following Board Members was noted. 1. ATTENDANCE PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Menesini, Hockett ABSENT: Members: Nejedly, Lucey 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 3. CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE MEETING/BOARD WORKSHOP a. 2001-2002 EQUIPMENT BUDGET Mr. Charles W. Batts, General Manager, thanked the Department Directors who have kept Equipment Budget requests reasonable and modest, and the Accounting staff for their efforts to putting together the Equipment Budget document. Copies of the 2001-2002 Equipment Budget had been previously distributed to the Board. Director of Administration Paul Morsen, Director of Engineering Ann E. Farrell, Director of Collection System Operations John A. Larson, and Director of Plant Operations James M. Kelly reviewed their respective department's Equipment Budget requests. Discussion followed in which staff was asked to look into the security of the location and check out procedure for the portable multimedia projector with cart and lock system, and the potential for leasing laboratory equipment was raised. Mr. Larson requested authorization to purchase the one-ton truck cab and chassis upon approval of the 2001-2002 Equipment Budget by the full Board and prior to the beginning of the fiscal year. This vehicle is needed to replace a rodder truck damaged in an accident. Board Members Boneysteele, Menesini, and Hockett endorsed the proposed 2001-2002 Equipment Budget. President Hockett stated that the proposed Equipment Budget is very conservative and she hopes that it meets the District's needs. Mr. Batts thanked the Board for their consideration and stated that he and his staff have reviewed the proposed Equipment Budget several times. Mr. Batts stated that he will be recommending that the Board consider a fairly hefty rate increase and for that reason he feels it is imperative to hold the line on all expenditures. 4. OTHER ITEMS None 03 13 01 70 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Hockett adjourned the meeting at the hour of 3: 12 p.m. COUNTERSIGNED: 03 13 0'1 ~J¿~ President of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California