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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-19-1972 AGENDA BACKUPMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD OCTOBER 5, 197? The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on October 5, 1972, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order *by President Allan. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES After comment by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, and Member Mitchell, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Minutes of the meeting of September 28, 1972, be approved after making the following corrections: Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR, AUTHORITY FOR COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT TO TRAVEL ON DISTRICT BUSINESS AT HIS DISCRETION", delete the penultimate sentence and insert the following: "Counsel for the District is requested to advise the Board by monthly status reports of activities." And under "VIII. REPORTS, ACTING GENERAL MANAGER -CHIEF ENGINEER", de- lete the penultimate sentence under paragraph 1 and insert the following: "Board Members and staff discussed the matter with interest being ex- pressed on receiving comments and a permit from the Bay Area Air Pollution Control District for construction of the plant facility." And under "VIII. REPORTS, COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT", deiete Lhe sen- tence and insert the following: "Mr. Carniato, representing Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported on a District Quit Claim Deed matter involving an abandoned sewer on property owned by Miller and Facchini Investment Co. of Walnut Creek, California. The property in question is bounded by Cole Avenue, Locust Avenue, Civic Drive and North California in Walnut Creek. The Board provided guidance to Mr. Carniato in the matter." Motion changing Minutes of the meeting of September 28, 1972, carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Aline NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES After discussion by Board Members and staff regarding administrative procedures to more readily reflect District and Employee contributions to the Employee's retirement system and Social Security, and with staff requested to review the matter and report, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the expenditures, as reviewed by the Expenditure Committee, and as submitted by the Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, be approved, re- ference being specifically made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 1571 to 1597, inclusive, Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 15162 to 15315, inclusive, Payroll Vouchers Numbers 2195 to 2314, inclusive, Local Improvement District No. 50 Construction Fund Vouchers Numbers 156 to 160, inclusive, and Local Improvement District No. 51 Construction Fund Vouchers Numbers 20 and 21. Car- ried by the followingvote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: 13,,bers: None ABSENT: i-ibers: None None. IV, HEARINGS V. BIDS 1. HYDRAULIC HY-VELOCITY SEWER CLEANER Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, reported that bids for the Hydraulic Hy -velocity Sewer Cleaner, opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M., this day, were as follows: 1. Southwest Flexible Co. $17,353.25 2. Roberts & Brune Co. 17,497.40 After explanation by Mr. Dalton, and upon his recommcndation, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that award of bid for the Hydraulic Hy -velocity Sewer Cleaner be made to the lowest bidder, Southwest Flexible Co. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 RESOLUTION NO. 72-51 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 72-48 BY CANCELLING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE HEARING OF PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECTING NOTICE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, introduced Vice Mayor John Sparacino of the City of Martinez, Mr. Calvin E. Monson, City Manager of the City of Martinez, Mr. John E. Waltz, City Attorney for the City of Martinez,. and Mr. Samuel Satre, Director of Public Works for the City of Martinez. Mr. Monson addressed the Board and explained the background and rationale for the existing zoning in the City of Martinez. He noted that the City had recognized that the existing zoning required some revision and that action had been taken by the City to effect such revision, in- cluding employment of .a consultant firm. Mr. Monson stated that the City, in cooperation with the District, was prepared to initiate an accelerated schedule to effect rezoning. The City therefore requested the Board to cancel its public hearing scheduled for October 19, 1972, and defer defiai tive action on the matter for a period of ninety days in order to pelmit re- zoning action by the City. 2 Board Members, staff, Counsel for the District and representatives of the City of Martililn.z discussed the matter at length. Of concern whether it was 41 for the City to complete action on zoning within the ninety day peLioil costs that would accrue ta the District in the event the hearin October 19 was cancelled. After recognition that, in the event action by the City is not rmIpleted at the end of the ninety day period, the District may proceed • its assessment proceedings based on existent zoning, and realizing 4e District will incur additional expense for the delay in assess- u nt such expense to be included in the total assessment for Local Improvement District No. 50, it was moved by Member Gibbs, onded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 72-51 be adopted. Car- ried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 1. a. PRESS RELEASE, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO, 50 Board Members, staff and representatives of the City of Martinez, then reviewed a proposed press release announcing the action of the City and District. After joint agreement on certain amendments, it was moved by Member Gibbs, secondPd by Member Mitchell, that the press release as amended be approved Fu-, lts release authorized. Carried by the follo,3111g vote: AYES: Mcwbocr.,: Boneystcele, Gibbs Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES Merob,Rrs: None AliSAgT: Meifilic,s None 2. TREATMENT PLANT MODIFICATIONS Ni. Dalton, Acting General Mariager-Chief YALgincer, reported that the State CrIlifoinia had signed hiu data ale contract with the District for a CrPf. for Clean Water a $42,800,000 treatment plant modificattoll He provdnd Board Meinbers with copy of thc contract and exp'Ainod cer tan provisioas impor.d upon thc Diatrict ciai:d Members, staff, Dr- David Caldwell and his acsocintc, David EtsLInhaucr of Brown and Caldwell„ District Engineering consulcgnt firm, discwy,-4 thee provisions with ernphasi on meeting air polluilon control requirem;-0;-s- Dr. Caldwell and Mr. Eisenhauer explained Lhai the plant desiga did mr.ct technical requiremenis for emission of pollutants but that difficulq was being 7!_:t-pc-cteuced in obtaining formal Approval and permit from Air PolluLion Contiol Agencies. After discussion, it was moved by Me)iiber HiteTw.11, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that staff prepare an•approprite responsc for the President's signature reollesting follaal approval -57om thn Aly Pollution Control Agency. Carried by the followiag vote AYES: WITplors Boneysteelc, Gtbbs, Mitchell, Ru5tigjaa and Allan NOES: Mclubers None ABSENT: tiambois None 3. HOLDING BASIN, SCiWDULE II Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief vinglikeLl;=, reported on the current status of plans and specifications for Uie Holdilig Basin, Schedule 11. 3 4. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-104 OF THE CODE OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA. COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT (50 LB. WEIGHT LIMITATION) After discussion by Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, it was the consensus of the Board that the item be removed from the agenda,and-future consi&r,i-ion by the-Bdard. 5. CONTRACT WITH CITY OF CONCOLu FOR LIME SLUDGE.RECYCLING PROJECT Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, reported the $220,000.00 cost for the lime sludge recycling project had been accepted by the State Water Resources Control Board as an eligible engineering design cost for the District's treatment and water reclamation plant expansion project. After discussion by Board Members, staff, Mr.• Bohn, Counsel for the District, and Dr. David Caldwell of Brown and Caldwell, District Engineering consultant firm, regarding the project, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that, upon the recommendation of Counsel for the District, authori- zation for Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, to execute a con- tract with the City of Concord for implementation of the lime sludge recycling project be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 5. a. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE LIME SLUDGE RECYCLING PROJECT At the request of Mr, Dalton, Acting Cnneral Manager -Chief Engineer, it was moved by Memb..7_tr Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, Lha 11712 Board authorize the Lime SliAdge Recycling Project Carried by the following vote: AYES: Membe,s: Boneystecle, Gibbs, MTtchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 5. b. CORRESPONDENCE FROM ENVIROTECH CORPORATION REGARDING PATENT LICENSE After discussion by Board Members, staff, Mr, Bohn, Counsel for the District, and Dr. Caldwell, it was the consensus of the Bovrd that staff prepare an appropriate response for signature by the President indicating the matter is under consideration. 6. CONTRACT FOR SERVICES OF BARTLE WELLS AND ASSOCIATES After explanation by Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, that the con- tract previously authorized by the Board for the services of Bartle Wells and Associates would be ready for signature on October 9, 1972, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization for Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, to execute a contract as approved by Counsel for the District for services by Bartle Well and Associates, be approved- Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 7. WALNUT CREEK REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY At the request of Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, itela was continued. 4 VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. CONSENT ITEMS ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT After comment by Secretary Davis, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that easements from: Grantor Vincent J. Rusca, et al John W. Harkin, et ux Culver L. Williams, et ux Clovey La Croix, et ux Clifford C. Dutreaux, et ux Sidney A. Price Luster H. Golightly, et ux Benjamin C. Shaul, et ux Benjamin C. Shaul, et ux Clorietta Corp. Job No. Parcel No. 2177 2177 2 2154 4 2154 5 2154 10 2153 14 2153 18 2153 20 2153 21 2143 1, 2 & 3, he accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 2. CLAIM OF MRS. VIOLET LINDSAY IN THE AMOiAT OF $21,16. It was moved by Member Boneysteel, seconded by ne,mbeir 1,11,tchell, that the claim of Mrs. Violet Lindsay in thq, iol_ount of $21.16 be p;Aid, following receipt of Signed Release in Full SeLtiement and Coiiromise. Carried by. the following vote: AYES: Members: Boucysteele, Gibbs, Mitcbp11, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 3. EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN COVERAGE (KAISER FOUNDATION After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, and discussion by Board Members regarding employee health plan coverage, including employ3cs who have elected coverage by Blue Cross, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Kaiser Foundation "S" plan coverage and Blue Cross coverage plan 2489 be authorized for employees of the District effective November 1, 1972. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian Jild Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chiet Eagineer, was requested to determine eligibility requirements for participation in health plan coverage as provided by the District. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF $9,,0002_00 FOR. SOIL_ ENGINEERING, TREATMENT PLANT After explanation by MY. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Ch3_ef Engineer, that funds requested represent the best estimate of the :1[11ount required to complete design of the project, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded 5 by Member Boneysteele, that authorization of $9,000.00 from the Sewer Con- struction Fund for soils engineering, Treatment Plant, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 5. AUTHORIZATION FOR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY SYSTECH FINANCIAL CORPORATION After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Pre- sident and Secretary be authorized to execute Agreements Relating to Real Property with Systech Financial Corporation. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 6. OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA None. 7. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR a. APPRECIATION Board Members expressed appreciation to the staff for the manner in which Local Improvement District No. 50 proceedings were conducted. b. "MAMMOTH vs. MONO" DECISION Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, discussed the matter and its possible impact upon the District. c. DISTRICT ORDINANCE ON DISPOSAL SITES Mr. Boha, Counsel for the District, reported that he had prepared correspondence advising interested parties of the Board's intention to consider the proposed District Ordinance on disposal sites at its meeting of October 26, 1972. Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, discussed the matter, with Mr. Bohn being requested to prepare additional correspondence informing cities located within the District of the Board's intention to consider the matter at its meeting of October 26, 1972. d. ATTENDANCE AT CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES'. MEETING, NOVEMBER 3, 4, 1972, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA After discussion on who would%be able to attend the CASA meeting in Fresno, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that attendees be authorized payment for registration fees, travel and daily ex- penses. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Numbers: None 6 REPORTS 1. COMMITTEES a. PERSONNFL RESOLUTION NO. 72-52, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JAMES A. ROBINSON AND CLARENCE SIDNEY, MAINTENANCE MAN RANGE 37-A Member Mitchell, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, noted that applicants for the position of Maintenance Man I had not fully completed their application forms. After discussion by Board Members and staff, It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 72-52 be adopted subject to applicants completing District application forms. Car- ried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None b. NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE WITH CITY OF CONCORD Member Rustigian, Chairman of the Negotiating Committee, reported there had been no new developments since the last report. c. BAY AREA SEWER SERVICE AGENCY Member Gibbs, member of the Executive Committee for BASSA, presented a Current status rtTort. 2. ACTING GENERAL MANAGER -CHIEF ENGINEER a. After comment by Mr, Daltoa aad diecussion by Board Members regarding a report by the District Auditor on petty cash procedures, item was continued. b. Mr. Dalton reported on staiAlq of contract with the sub-oni:ractor. for Local Improvement District No. 50, c. Mr. Dalton reported on the status of District AnnexaLion No, 35 and No. 36 with tho Local Agency Formation Commission. Discussion followed. d. After explanation by Mr. Dalton, and upon his request, it was moved by Monber Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, Lhat- an additional $5,000.00 from the Sewer Construction Fund for District Seiering contract with Peter Cole Jensen be authorized for two additional sections of replacement work, Newell Avenue East and Alhambra Avenue near Forest Way. Carried by the fol- loailtg vote: ANS z Members: Boneysileele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NCWS 14.mbers: None ABSENT: Membeis Nona 3. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. 4. SECRETARY a_ M. Davis reported cla a meeting of the Contra Costans Against No. 14 T,Thcb h ha a attended as District observer. b. Mr. Davis reported on a financial matter involving a DisLrict garbage iranchisee. 7 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 10:43 o'clock P.M., President Allan declared an executive session to discuss a personnel matter. At 10:51 o'clock P.M., President Allan reconvened the regular meeting. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 10:52 o'clock P.M,, President Allan adjourned the regular meeting. 8 Fil r,z 7,NeW, VII. NEW BUSINESS Consent Items Date: October 13, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD 0 DIRECTORS ViA W, C, Dalton, Actng Ge7,eral Manager -Chief Engineer S1J3JECT3 CONSENT ITEMS: ACCEP_MCE OF EASEMENTS, AT NO COST TO 7.7E DISTR:CT Eac_mants cf...e:eefor a_c_ptanca are as fc:lows° No. Grantor Roundbill Enterprises Highlands Company Angelo Gaspare 1. 2 3. 4 5. 6, 7. 8. 9 10, JLB:jv AD7loved Nc. ?arcel No Area 2175 1 thru 5 East of Alamo 2153 23 C.C. Golf Club LID 54-1 2131 1 Pleasant Hill Respect fully submit ted ,4*-- Jack L. Best Office Engineer C. Dalton Ac't.:.ng General Manager-Chiaf Engineer VII. NEW BUSINESS (I) 2. Notice 01 Completic October 12, 1972 l'EMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA: W. C. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer SUBJECT: Acceptance of Completion of Job 2032 Holding Basin Schedule 1 at Treatment Plant 1. BACKGROUND: All work under the contract with 14.G.14. Construction Co. for the Holding Basin, Schedule I, has been completed on September 30, 1972. 2. RECOMMENDATION: Accept completion and authorize the Engineer to sign and filing of the notice of completion with the County Recorder's office. Respectfully submitted, Recommendation approved: Jack L. Best, Office Engineer W. C. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer JLB:ms C) October 12, 1972 MMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF TEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VII. NEW 3USINESS 3. Agreenent CCCWD VIA: W. C. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Ch-lef Engineer SUBJECT: Agreement with Contra Costa County Water District for obtaining water consumption data for S.S.C. survey PROBLEM: As a part of our ?rogram for establishing charges for s?ecial sewer uses we need to obtain water consum?tion clata from water agenciss within our District. It is estimated that it will cost approximazely $25,00 every four nonths for Contra Costa County Water District to furnisa us with their data. BACKGROUND: Ordinances 71 and 86 established "special use charges" for connections involving special conditions. One of these conditions is the contribution of excessive amounts of sewage to the sewer system. Water data received from water districts will be used in the determina- tion of which users within the Sanitary District are excessive contri- butors. aECOMMENDATION: Approve agreement. JLB:ms Racommeneation an -,roved: Respectfully subritted, )2 z7 .."-D r -FC u/ Jack L. Best Office Engineer W. C. Dalton, Acing General Manager -Chief Engineer October 12, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VII. NEW BUSINESS 4. IPMA and CI Conference VIA: W. C. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer SUBJECT: Request $110.00 plus transportation to attend the Western Regional Conference of the IPMA and CARS PROBLEM: As supervisor of the District's printing services, this will enable Robert Marple to learn about new printing operation techniques and to review new products and systems. He is also the Chairman of Chapter #3 of the California Association of Reprographic Services. The Western Regional Conference of In -Plant Printing Manage- ment Association and California Association of Reprographic Services, will be held in San Francisco from November 9 through November 11, 1972. JLB:ms $30/day for three days Registration Sub -total Recommendation approved: $ 90.00 20.00 $110.00 Plus Transportation Respectfully submitted, Jack L. Best, Office Engineer W. C. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer October 13, 1972 VII. NEW BUSINESS 5. Claim: W. Blair MEMORANDUM TO: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA: W. C. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer SUBJECT: Agenda Item 1. PROBLEM: Claim: Mr. W. Blair 1661 Lilac Drive Walnut Creek, Calif. For Roto -Rooter bill $56.25 2. BACKGROUND: Our on-call crew responded to this call at 12:00 o'clock A.M., September 26, 1972. We had a snafu with the answering service which resulted in the delay. The line was plugged with grease. It was cleared with some difficulty and re -run the following day. 3. ALTERNATIVES: Pay claim, refuse claim. 4. RECOMMENDATION: Pay claim. Stoppage was in main. Respectfully submitted, RHH:ms Recommendation approved: ) R. H.*Hinkson, Superintendent of Field Operations W. C. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Eagineer VII. NEW 3USINESS 6. Clar: John Murray October 13, 1972 ;UMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORA3LE WEMERS 07 THE WARD OF DIRECTORS VIA: W. C. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer SIBJECT: Agenda Item Claim: Er. John Murray 5 La Punta Orinda, Calif. for tire and wheel damage, $63.41 1. PROBLEM: On April 28, 1972, Mrs. Murray drove into F.I. 2, 6" line 3 on Camino Sobrante east of El Ribero. The lid was off at the time. It had apparently come off when another car hit it. The lid was warped and when it was hit just right it would come up. 2. BACKGROUND: When the County did a paving overlay on Camino Sobrante F. I. 2 was covered over with paving. On April 26, 1972, the District raised it to new grade. It was not noticed at that time to be warped. Before being raised it had been sealed with tar. 3. FACTS: The casting and cover is one of the old style, since has been changed and sometimes they do get warped from traffic. When we find these from calls on rattling lids, or we find them on our own, they are replaced. 4. REPHYLENDATION 2 ay claim. Respectfully submitted, R. H. Hinkson, Superintendent of Field Operations FEEL:ms Recommendation approved: W. C. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer VII. NEW BUSINESS 7. Calif. Ind Conference October 13, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE MEMERS OF THE 30ARD OF DIRECTORS VIA: W. C. Dalton, Acting General MR/lager-Chief SUBJECT: CaIifornia Industrial Safety Conference 1. PROBLZY: Whether to send six maintenance personnel to Safety Conference in Livermore, California, November 8, 1972. 2. BACKGROUND: On November 8, 1972, in conjunction with the California Industrial Safety Division, the fifth annual Water Pollution. Control Safety Conference will be held in Livermore, California. This conference is of- fered to supervisory personnel responsible for maintenance, operation and construction of waste water collection facilities and will help provide safe working conditions for persons in their dharge. 3. ALTERNATIVES: Allow or dis-allow request. 4. RECOMMENDATION: That, in order to increase their safety skills, the six maintenance personnel be allowed to attend this conference. A registra- tion fee of $3.75 per person ($22.50) is requested. Respectfully sub itted, ‘4.4, R. H. Hinkson, Superintendent of Field Operations Recommendation approved: W. C. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer