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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 07-19-01 195 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON JULY 19, 2001 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a regular session at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, at 2:00 p.m. on July 19, 2001. In the absence of President Hockett, President Pro Tem Menesini called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Nejedly, Boneysteele, Menesini ABSENT: Members: Lucey, Hockett Member Lucey entered the meeting at the hour of 2: 1 0 p.m. a. INTRODUCTIONS . RECOGNIZE WILLIAM GAY ON HIS PROMOTION TO ENGINEERING ASSISTANT III (CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR) . RECOGNIZE HEATH CULBREATH ON HIS PROMOTION TO MAINTENANCE CREW LEADER . RECOGNIZE DENNIS ALMOND ON HIS PROMOTION TO MAINTENANCE CREW LEADER . INTRODUCE ANGELA T AllAN!. NEWLY HIRED ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN I . INTRODUCE DEWA YNE DERRICK. TECHNICIAN I NEWLY HIRED MAINTENANCE Mr. William Gay, Engineering Assistant III, Mr. Heath Culbreath, Maintenance Crew Leader, and Mr. Dennis Almond, Maintenance Crew Leader, were introduced and congratulated on their recent promotions. Ms. Angela Taliani, Administrative Support Technician I, and Mr. DeWayne Derrick, Maintenance Technician I, were introduced as new employees and welcomed to the District by the Board of Directors. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 3. AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS a. RESOLUTION COMMENDING JOHN A. LARSON FOR HIS SERVICE TO CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Mr. Charles W. Batts, General Manager, stated that it is fitting that the Board recognize Mr. John A. Larson, former Director of Collection System Operations (CSO), not only for his outstanding service to the District, but also for his leadership in collection system practices and benchmarking, his efforts in customer service and overflow compliance, and his team building efforts at CSO. Mr. Larson was a valuable member of the District's Management Team and his work has benefitted not only the District but all wastewater agencies throughout the State of California and beyond through his work in the Water Environment Federation and the California Water Environment Association. 07 19 01 196 It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Nejedly, that Resolution No. 2001-098 be adopted, commending John A. Larson for his service to Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. Motion approved with Members Lucey and Hockett being absent. At this time, Member Lucey entered the meeting. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Nejedly, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of Items a. and b., be approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly authorized. a. Resolution No. 2001-099 was adopted, directing that the 2001-2002 yearly installments of assessment for contractual assessment districts be collected on the County tax roll. Motion approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Lucey, Menesini NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Hockett b. Resolution No. 2001-100 was adopted, confirming publication of District Ordinance No. 218 establishing the Sewer Service Charges for Fiscal Years 2001-2002, 2002-2003, and 2003-2004. Motion approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Lucey, Menesini NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Hockett 5. HEARINGS a. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPT A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS: ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION. ARTICLE XIIID. SECTION 4: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS AND ORDERING IMPROVEMENT: AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH BARBEE LANE PARCEL OWNERS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BARBEE LANE CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 98-5 Mr. Batts, General Manager, introduced Mr. Curt Swanson, Environmental Services Division Manager, who stated that the Barbee Lane Contractual Assessment District (CAD) is at the second decision point; and if approved by the Board, it will be the second CAD in the current fiscal year. Mr. Swanson showed a map of the area and indicated that the Barbee Lane CAD will benefit seven properties on septic tanks; six have elected to participate in the CAD project. The Barbee Lane CAD meets all the CAD Program criteria. The Barbee Lane CAD consists of approximately 560 feet of sewer and two manholes. The estimated cost is $138,210. The estimated cost per participant is $23,050 or $3,210 annually for ten years. At 2: 14 p.m., President Pro Tem Menesini opened the public hearing to announce the tabulation of ballots submitted by owners of each affected parcel and to receive comments on the Barbee Lane CAD No. 98-5. 07 19 01 197 Mr. Swanson announced the results of the ballots submitted by owners of each affected parcel in the Barbee Lane CAD No. 98-5. Six ballots were in favor of and none opposed to the proposed assessment. One propérty did not participate. Mr. Swanson introduced Ms. Stacy Ontiveros and her children, who were present in the audience. Ms. Ontiveros was the lead property owner on this CAD. There being no further comments, President Pro Tem Menesini closed the public hearing. It was moved by Member Nejedly and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 2001-101 be adopted, overruling protests for the Barbee Lane CAD No. 98-5; that Resolution No. 2001-102 be adopted, confirming compliance with California Constitution Article XIIID, Section 4; that Resolution No. 2001-103 be adopted, approving Engineer's Report, assessments, and ordering completion; and that the General Manager be authorized to execute an agreement with the Barbee Lane parcel owners. Motion approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Nejedly, Boneysteele, Lucey, Menesini NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Hockett b. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DRAFT SAN RAMON ADDENDUM TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2001-2002 AND 2002- 2003 AND APPROVE THE ADDENDUM FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2001-2002 DISTRICT BUDGET Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that the recent approval of the 2001-2002 and 2002- 2003 Capital Improvement Budget was done with the understanding that the San Ramon related projects would be brought back at a later date for consideration and inclusion in a Capital Improvement Budget addendum. The draft addendum has been prepared for review by the Board and the public, and it is now appropriate to conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed addendum. Mr. Batts introduced Ms. Ann E. Farrell, Director of Engineering, who stated that in the April time frame, the District goes through planning and preparation of the draft Capital Improvement Budget for consideration by the Board in May and approval in June. This year, the District was still in discussions with the City of San Ramon concerning settlement of the lawsuit relating to the encroachment permit for the Dougherty Tunnel and Trunk Sewer Project. In order to proceed with the Capital Improvement Budget in a timely way, the San Ramon related projects were held out. Ms. Farrell stated that was a good decision, since during the settlement, the District agreed to move forward several projects with implementation by year end 2003. Ms. Farrell summarized the San Ramon Projects including the Dougherty Tunnel and Trunk Sewer Project with an estimated project cost of $19,215,000, the San Ramon (Larwin) Pumping Station Improvements with an estimated project cost of $7,000,000, and the San Ramon Valley Force Main Project with an estimated cost of $3,530,000, for a total estimated cost of $29,745,000. Ms. Farrell stated that the estimates for the San Ramon Pumping Station Improvements and the San Ramon Valley Force Main are very preliminary estimates based on planning documents that are several years old, so it is likely those estimates will change. Of that total, the Dougherty Valley developers will reimburse $19,215,000 so the total net cost to the District will be an additional $10,530,000 in expenditures over the next several years that had not been planned for in the document already approved by the Board. Ms. Farrell stated that there is a need to increase the Capital Improvement Budget authorization even though a portion of these costs will be recovered from the developer. The Board previously authorized $39 million for 2001-2002. An additional $24.8 million is needed for the San Ramon projects bringing the total authorization for Fiscal Year 2001- 2002 to approximately $64 million. Expenditures in Fiscal Year 2001-2002 are estimated to be $38 million, offset by $11 million reimbursement by the developers for net expenditures of approximately $27 million. Ms. Farrell stated that approving this Addendum will also impact the amount that will need to be authorized in 2002-2003. 07 19 01 198 Expenditures will increase by $12.8 million of which approximately $6.3 will be reimbursed by the developers for the Dougherty Tunnel and Trunk Sewer. In response to a question from Member Boneysteele, Ms. Farrell stated that the master planning document for the San Ramon Pumping Station did not have any cost information relating to the exterior architectural and landscaping upgrades and upgraded odor and noise control resulting from the settlement with the City of San Ramon. Some money has been added for that, but additional information is needed for a more accurate estimate. Ms. Farrell stated that the financial impacts of moving these projects forward and approving the San Ramon Addendum is a total added net expenditure of approximately $10.5 million over a three-year period. The costs will be refined over the next five months. At a financial planning workshop in January 2002, staff will provide information and options on how those costs will be covered. Additional revenue will need to be generated through the Sewer Service Charge, short- or long-term financing, and deferring projects. The District has agreement from the developers to help offset some of the interest related costs relative to the financing option. Discussion followed with regard to the very preliminary financing discussions that have occurred with Mr. Tom Lockhard, of Stone and Youngberg. Member Lucey asked if as part of the revenue or cost refinement, staff will be looking at pushing back other capital projects. Ms. Farrell stated that staff will be looking at deferring projects. An assumption was made that any construction contract awarded would need to move forward. Staff will need to look at larger projects and one of those might be the Lower Orinda Pumping Station Improvements Project, but staff has made some commitments there as well. Ms. Farrell stated that those kinds of decisions will be brought back to the Board for consideration. President Pro Tem Menesini opened the public hearing at the hour of 2:30 p.m. to receive comments on the Draft San Ramon Addendum to the Capital Improvement Budget for 2001-2002 and 2002-2003. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by President Pro Tem Menesini and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Draft San Ramon Addendum to the Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Years 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 be approved, and inclusion of the San Ramon Addendum in the 2001-2002 District Budget be approved. There being no objection, the motion was approved with President Hockett being absent. 6. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER None 7. ITEMS HELD OVER FROM. PREVIOUS BOARD MEETINGS a. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL WILLIS ARCHITECTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY. DP 8191 Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that at the last Board Meeting, this position paper was put over to this meeting. District staff realizes that professional service agreements or revisions for amounts greater than $50,000 must be authorized by the Board; however, this work was authorized by staff without the required Board approval. Board authorization is requested for payment to Michael Willis Architects for work performed on the Multipurpose Facility, DP 8191 . Member Nejedly stated that at the last Board Meeting, the vote on this item was a 2/2 split so it failed to pass. Member Nejedly stated that he moved to bring this back for reconsideration because the District has an obligation to pay for work that has been done. 07 19 01 199 This has put the Board in a very difficult position. Member Nejedly stated that District policy was not followed, and that is not acceptable to him. Member Lucey stated that he will not vote against this but he does disagree that the District has a legal obligation to pay these charges. The work was done; but it was not authorized by the Board and it was over the amount. The District may have a moral obligation to pay, but not a legal obligation. Member Boneysteele stated that for the District's general credibility, it behooves the District to pay its bills if staff has authorized the work even if there are irregularities in authorizing the goods and services. It was moved by Member Nejedly and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the General Manager be authorized to execute Revision No.2 to Agreement No. 021087 A V with Michael Willis Architects for an additional $26,330 for additional design services for the Multipurpose Facility, DP 8191, resulting in a total cost for work under this agreement of $76,000. Motion approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: ABSTAIN: Members: Nejedly, Boneysteele, Menesini None Hockett Lucey 8. REPORTS a. GENERAL MANAGER 1 ) Mr. Batts, General Manager, introduced Mr. James M. Kelly, Director of Plant Operations, who stated that the Board is quite knowledgeable on issues relating to the District's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. On June 20, 2001, the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) adopted the District's NPDES permit with minor changes. Parts of the proposed permit were being changed until the night before adoption. The other four NPDES permits before the RWQCB were adopted with minor changes as well. As discussed at the July 5, 2001 Board Meeting, the District could accept the permit, appeal and hold in abeyance, appeal, or appeal and request a stay. The principal issues include: . The District disagrees with the fundamental approach for setting the interim limit for Dioxin (a different approach was taken for other Public Owned Treatment Work's (POTW's); . The District has chronic toxicity limits with violations issued for failure to meet the limits, but most other POTW's have triggers where more testing would be done rather than issuing a violation; . With regard to ambient monitoring and detection limits, the District has been asked to do a research project and this is more appropriately the regulators' responsibility; . Last minute changes were made and the District had no substantive chance to comment; . The Napa appeal and Tosco appeal are or will be issues, appealing and holding in abeyance allows more time to resolve these issues; . Keeping options open with regard to mass limits; and 07 19 01 200 07 19 2) 3) . Bioaccumulative/loss of dilution is an issue for the three constituents where no dilution is allowed. Mr. Kelly stated that Bay Area Clean Water Agencies (BACWA) and Contra Costa Council may file friendly appeals of the District's permit. Waterkeeper and Citizens for Better Environment may also appeal this permit. Appealing and holding in abeyance gives the District a seat at the table with the others who will likely appeal; it is seen as more collaborative by the RWQCB; it preserves the Districts rights and keeps our options opens; and it allows issues under appeal to be sorted out with the RWQCB, and then the District can pursue the remaining issues if necessary. Mr. Kelly stated that it is recommended that the Board authorize staff and District Counsel to file an appeal and hold it in abeyance. Mr. Kelly recognized Mr. Doug Craig, Plant Operations Division Manager, who did much of the work on this permit and is present to answer any technical questions the Board may have. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by President Pro Tem Menesini, that staff and Counsel for the District be authorized to file an appeal of the District's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit and hold it in abeyance. There being no objection, the motion was approved with President Hockett being absent. Mr. Batts, General Manager, introduced Mr. Jim Belcher, Senior Engineer, who provided an energy update. Mr. Belcher stated that there were two Stage Two alerts in the last month but no rotating outages. As directed by the Board, staff has withdrawn the District's petition for the treatment plant to be exempt from rotating outages. The District has not heard back with regard to the petition for exemption for the pumping stations. Mr. Belcher stated that the request of the League of California Cities, the California State Association of Counties, and the California Special Districts Association for further energy conservation efforts and an energy conservation pledge was provided to the Board. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Board, with President Hockett being absent, that the District participate in the energy conservation pledge and continue efforts to further conserve energy. Mr. Belcher reported that natural gas storage is at record levels for this time of year. It is an optimum time and additional natural gas was purchased for July. The deadline for submission of bids to buy backbone transmission for future natural gas purchases has been extended by the California Public Utilities Commission. If it appears that this would be beneficial to the District, staff will come back to the Board with a recommendation. With regard to landfill gas, Mr. Belcher reported that the District is working with Acme to improve landfill gas reliability. The new ownership of Acme is easy to work with, supportive, and equally shares information and data. In closing, Mr. Belcher stated that energy conservation efforts continue. The District's new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit allows reduction of ultraviolet (UV) bank operations, resulting in a savings of 100 kilowatts. Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that the Lafayette Sewer Renovation Project, Phase 2, is part of the District's systematic renovation and replacement of small diameter sewers. As with Phase 1, this construction project has been coordinated with the City of Lafayette's street improvement project, resulting in a cost savings to the District. Mr. Batts introduced Mr. Alex Rozul, Associate Engineer, who reported on the Lafayette Sewer Renovation Project, Phase 2, DP 5166. The original 01 201 contract amount was $917,779. Wayne G. Schlosser, Inc., of Danville, is the contractor. The project includes installation of approximately 7,400 feet of 8- and 12-inch sewef using both open cut and pipebursting methods. The Notice to Proceed was issued on May 9, 2001 and the contract completion date is November 16, 2001. Using a map, Mr. Rozul described the various project locations. The project is 70 percent complete. There has been one contract change order in the amount of $17,800. The bulk of the work on the change order was on Maverick Court relating to changed site condition. Mr. Rozul showed photos and stated that initially it appeared to be a simple open-cut excavation. When the contractor dug, the ground conditions encountered were not what was expected. There was high ground water and the soil condition was poor. It took longer than expected and more work was done than expected. Before and after photos were shown. Mr. Rozul stated that part of the contract work was at Deer Hill Road and Oak Hill Road. Pipebursting was used in this location. The pipebursting was totally contained in the manhole and it was not necessary to excavate in this very busy street across from the BART entrance. Mr. Rozul stated that as with any project, the District is always concerned about contact with the public. Mr. Rozul provided a summary of the public contact reports on the Lafayette Sewer Renovation Project, Phase 2. There have been 19 public contact reports as of July 13, 2001. The Board commended Mr. Rozul, District staff, and the contractor on the remarkable job done under difficult circumstances. 4) Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that the San Ramon (Larwin) Pumping Station open house will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. today. 5) Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that improvements have been completed recently at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (HHWCF) to allow for bulking of flammable liquids. The District applied to Contra Costa County for a permit revision to allow for the flammable bulking operation. The permit request triggered a routine inspection of the HHWCF which was conducted on July 6, 2001 by Contra Costa County Health Services. The HHWCF passed the inspection. No violations were found. The County complimented the District on its good housekeeping and well- documented procedures. 6) Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that the District recently had two favorable news articles in local papers. On July 10, 2001, there was an article on an incident at Lunardi's Market in Pleasant Hill. Runoff from a trash compactor had polluted a section of a local creek. Not only did the District first report the problem, but we were instrumental in initiating action. The District reported the violation; worked with the local enforcement agency; and at the request of the Regional Water Quality Control Board, District Collection System Operations (CSO) crews provided clean up action to solve the problem. Member Lucey referenced the letter from John R. and Jo-Ann D. Lee, which appears under Correspondence later in the agenda, commending the District for the action it took on this matter. Member Lucey was joined by the Board in commending District staff on their outstanding efforts in helping to resolve this problem. Mr. Batts stated that a second favorable news article dealt with the Pleasant Hill Relief Interceptor Project construction. Since the District is working in the County Flood Control Channel, the County could not flush out sediment from channel low spots. This sediment caused odors in the neighborhood. The District went the extra step to remove construction equipment and allow the problem to be solved. Mr. Batts stated that this 07 01 19 202 7) 8) b. 07 is the kind of customer service the District wants on its construction projects and that we must have in San Ramon. The Board commended District staff and the contractor for sensitivity to the public's concerns and the exceptional efforts taken to be responsive to citizens' concerns and to provide excellent customer service. Mr. Batts stated that he receives a lot of telephone calls, many with problems or complaints. When there is a problem, District staff rushes to take care of it. Mr. Batts stated that he is very proud of the way staff responds to citizens' concerns. Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that at a previous Board Meeting there was discussion about Board tours of District projects. Some ideas for tours advanced by staff include a tour of the Moraga and Orinda Pumping Stations Improvements Projects and Lafayette Sewer Renovation Project, a tour of the Pleasant Hill Relief Interceptor Project, and a trip to view Dougherty Valley developer work and possibly early work on the Dougherty Tunnel and Trunk Sewer Project. Mr. Batts stated that staff will contact the Board to schedule the tours. Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that the District's Annual Safety Picnic will be on Friday night, August 24, 2001 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m. at Little Hills Ranch in San Ramon. A more detailed announcement and location map will be provided. 9) Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that he will be on vacation July 30 through August 3, 2001. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT 1 ) Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, announced that Affholder, Inc. and Insituform have indicated to President Hockett that they will not pursue their bid protest of award of the Dougherty Tunnel and Trunk Sewer Project construction contract in the interests of maintaining a good relationship with the District. Member Lucey stated that he believes the primary reason they are not proceeding is the excellent job staff and District Counsel did in preparing for the responsiveness hearing on short notice. Both the technical analysis and legal analysis were very well done. Member Boneysteele agreed. Member Nejedly stated that he respects what President Hockett said at the end of the responsiveness hearing to try to move this item forward and he thanks Affholder, Inc. and Insituform for not taking this protest further. 2) Mr. Aim, Counsel for the District, stated that prior to award of the construction contract for the Dougherty Tunnel and Trunk Sewer Project, an escrow account was to be set up and funded by Windemere BLC Land Company, on which the District can draw to pay project costs as they are incurred. Mr. Aim stated that there have been some delays in setting up that account, but he expects it to be set up tomorrow, July 20, 2001, and funded by Monday, July 23, 2001. 3) Mr. Aim, Counsel for the District, stated that the Board also authorized setting up an escrow account for landfill gas payments. There was a proposed settlement of the dispute as reported to the Board and that is going forward slowly. Because the settlement seems to be going forward, the District has not gone to the expense of setting up that escrow account. 19 01 203 If the settlement falls through, the District would proceed with setting up the escrow account. c. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT None d. BOARD MEMBERS 1 ) President Pro Tem Menesini and General Manager Charles Batts reported on the July 16, 2001 Contra Costa Special Districts Association meeting at which topics of discussion included production of a reference booklet listing the variety of special districts with information about the mission and services of each one, opportunities for working with school districts to let them know about special districts and what they do, a Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) update, and a presentation on the Tenant decision relating to a suit over pollution of waters. 9. TREATMENT PLANT a. AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER FOR PIPING RENOVATIONS PROJECT. DP 7183B Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that Board approval of a change order for the Piping Renovations Project is requested. During design it was believed it would be more cost effective to repair the valves than to replace them. However, inspection of the existing valves by two independent valve repair facilities indicates that it is not practical nor economical to repair the valves. The change order is for purchase of 12 new valves. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Nejedly and seconded by Member Lucey, that a contract change order for Kaweah Construction be authorized in the amount of $53,994 to replace 12 valves on the Piping Renovations Project, DP 7183B. There being no objection, the motion was approved with President Hockett being absent. 10. CORRESPONDENCE a. NOTE RECEIPT OF LETTER FROM JOHN R. LEE AND JO-ANN D. LEE COMMENDING THE DISTRICT FOR INVESTIGATION. RESOLUTION. AND CLEANUP OF STORMWATER RUNOFF NON-TOXIC POLLUTION OF A PLEASANT HILL CREEK Receipt of the letter dated July 8, 2001, from John R. Lee and Jo-Ann D. Lee commending the District for investigation, resolution, and cleanup of stormwater runoff non-toxic pollution of a Pleasant Hill creek, was noted. President Pro Tem Menesini indicated that this item was discussed earlier in the agenda in conjunction with the General Manager's Report on the news article relating to creek cleanup near Lunardi's Market. 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. MINUTES OF JUNE 21.2001 It was moved by Member Nejedly and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the minutes of June 21, 2001 be approved as presented. There being no objection, the motion was approved with President Hockett being absent. 12. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES a. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED JULY 19. 2001 Member Nejedly, member of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that he reviewed the expenditures with staff and found them to be satisfactory. 07 19 01 204 It was moved by Member Nejedly and seconded by Member Lucey, that the Expenditure List dated July 19, 2001, including Self Insurance Check Nos. 101756-101761, Running Expense Check Nos. 132824-133183, Sewer Construction Check Nos. 23463-23535, Payroll Manual Check No. 48782, and Payroll Regular Check Nos. 53679-53725, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was approved with President Hockett being absent. 13. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION None 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Board applauded staff and counsel on the extremely high quality work done in a very short time frame, the careful management of construction projects under difficult circumstances, and the continued excellent customer service being provided. 15. CLOSED SESSION a. SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) - ONE POTENTIAL MATTER This closed session was not held. 16. REPORT OF DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION None 17. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Pro Tem Menesini adjourned the meeting at the hour of 3:45 p.m., to reconvene at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2001 for an Adjourned Regular Board Meeting. pref!~¿ !:/~, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: 07 19 01