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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-73 AGENDA BACKUPVII. NEW BUSINES; 4. February 2, 1973 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA: G. A. Horstkotte, Jr., General Manager -Chief Engineer SUBJECT: Septic tank truck dumping control PROBLEM: We presently only accept septic tank waste at the treatment plant and charge 1� per gallon based on truck loading. This involved plant per- sonnel supervision and record keeping with billing from the office. Drivers often claim a partial load rather than full and this extends our inspection problems. BACKGROUND: We would prefer not to accept septic tank waste into our system, but we have found in the past that providing a dump spot reduces illegal dumps into upstream manholes. We tried to force the septic tank truckers to go to Acme Fill, but the County Health Department investigated the situ- ation and requested that we accept the waste at the treatment plant. RECOMMENDATION: Change the record -keeping system by requiring the pre- purchase of truck dump tickets. Such tickets would be in books for full loads only, would be serially numbered and have spaces for needed information. The driver would be required to present the ticket before dumping. Respectfully submitted, W. C. Dalton Deputy General Manager -Chief Engineer WCD:ms Recommendation approved: G. A. Horstkotte, Jr., General Manager -Chief Engineer VII. NEW BUS. 3. February 2, 1973 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA: G. A. Horstkotte, Jr., General Manager -Chief Engineer SUBJECT: Staff Attendance APWA Workshop PROBLEM: The American Public Works Association has a series of national workshops some related to CCCSD activities. Please refer to brochure. BACKGROUND: Works of this type provide valuable help to management level employees. RECOMMENDATION: Provide funds ($140) for two (2) management employees, Mr. Niles and one other, to attend. Respectfully submitted, W. C. Dalton Deputy General Manager -Chief Engineer WCD:ms Recommendation approved: G. A. Horstkotte, Jr., General Manager -Chief Engineer Brochure VII. NEW BUS 2 February 1, 1973 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA: G. A. Horstkotte, Jr., General Manager -Chief Engineer SUBJECT: Moraga Enterprises request for Watershed charge credit (WS10) PROBLEM: The attached letter refers to a trunk sewer installed under Local Improvement District 17 between School Street and Moraga Way across the old Moraga Ranch orchard property in 1951. Due to lack of capacity, a new trunk consisting of 5,600' of 24" pipe was installed in 1964 paralleling this section of the old trunk. In 1964, the old trunk was taken out of service due to difficult. - maintenance access problems and was considered for abandonment. No action was taken to abandon because the interconnection provided a bypass in the event of trouble or construction on the new trunk. A 1969 review of the changing population densities in the Moraga Basin and peak flows from older developments was the basis of a management decision not to abandon the old trunk but to keep it on a standby basis. As the letter indicates, it appears that this decision was not communicated to certain staff members who were aware of the earlier plan to abandon. I have explained this situation to Mr. Block and he has requested further consideration. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Since the District would have to improve the creek crossings to keep the line in service, credit for these expenditures by Moraga Enterprises is proper and is recommended. 2. We do not dispute the claim that inaccurate information was furnished, and on that basis, plus the fact that replacement with new pipe and additional manholes improves the old trunk, we would recommend credit equal to 50% of the expenditures for relocation be granted. Respectfully submitted, W. C. Dalton Deputy WCD:ms General Manager -Chief Engineer Attach. Approved: G. A. Horstkotte, Jr., General Manager -Chief Engineer February 1, 1973 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA: G. A. Horstkotte, Jr., General Manager -Chief Engineer SUBJECT: Moraga Enterprises request for Watershed charge credit (WS10) PROBLEM: The attached letter refers to a trunk sewer installed under Local Improvement District 17 between School Street and Moraga Way across the old Moraga Ranch orchard property in 1951. Due to lack of capacity, a new trunk consisting of 5,600' of 24" pipe was installed in 1964 paralleling this section of the old trunk. In 1964, the old trunk was taken out of service due to difficult maintenance access problems and was considered for abandonment. No action was taken to abandon because the interconnection provided a bypass in the event of trouble or construction on the new trunk. A 1969 review of the changing population densities in the Moraga Basin and peak flows from older developments was the basis of a management decision not to abandon the old trunk but to keep it on a standby basis. As the letter indicates, it appears that this decision was not communicated to certain staff members who were aware of the earlier plan to abandon. I have explained this situation to Mr. Block and he has requested further consideration. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Since the District would have to improve the creek crossings to keep the line in service, credit for these expenditures by Moraga Enterprises is proper and is recommended. 2. We do not dispute the claim that inaccurate information was furnished, and on that basis, plus the fact that replacement with new pipe and additional manholes improves the old trunk, we would recommend credit equal to 50% of the expenditures for relocation be granted. Respectfully submitted, General Engineer WCU:mt Attach. Approves: