Minutes - Board - 1993-04-08 (2)Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Minutes of Board of Directors meeting held on April 8, 1993-
Call to Order: The. Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District met
in regular session on April 8, 1993, 7:30 p.m., at the Civic Center,
77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
Director Wahner called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Director Scheafer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Director Reade led the Invocation.
Roll Call: Directors Present: James . Wahner, Nate Reade, James
Ferryman, Mike Scheafer.
Directors Absent: Art Perry, excused absence.
Staff Present: Robin Hamers, Manager/Engineer; Roy
June, Attorney; Florine Reichle,
Assistant Manager /Clerk of the
District; Susan Temple, Treasurer.
• Others Present: Diane Semanko; Recording Secretary;
Ricky J. Williams, student.
President Wahner welcomed Ricky Williams who is attending the meeting as part of
a school project.
MINUTES OF -MARCH 11, 1993:
Hearing no corrections or additions, the minutes of March 11, 1993, were
approved as presented. Motion made by Director Reade, seconded by Director
Ferryman. Motion carried 4 -0.
WR17TEN COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. Hamers reported on a letter received from Jim Evans, the president of
ISDOC, referencing the April 22 meeting at the Country Side Inn. A speaker
will be there to talk about state budget problems and LAFCO. Mr. Hamers
reported it would be normal procedure for. the District to pay for board and
staff to attend.
Mr. Hamers reported the yearly review by the Special District Risk
Management Authority on February 9, 1993. The District received a clean bill
of health and there were no recommendations for changing any operating
procedures.
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Mr. Hamers reported on another letter from ISDOC concerning their desire to
form a special district selection committee regarding distribution and use of
special district augmentation funds.
Mr. Hamers informed the board of the May 24 and 25 Governmental Affairs
Conference in Sacramento. President Wahner suggested Director Ferryman
attend the convention. Mr. Hamers will put this item on the May agenda for
further discussion.
Mr. Hamers informed the board of the Special District Finance Conference at
Indian Wells on June 10 and 11, 1993.
Mr. Hamers included an article from the April 7 Orange County Register on
importing trash to landfill sites to raise revenue.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
OCCUPANCY REPORT:
There has been an increase of 3 units in the occupancy report for solid waste •
collection as of April 1, 1993; therefore, the total for April is 22,398. Motion
to accept the report made by Director Reade, seconded by Director Ferryman.
Motion carried 4 -0.
Mr. Hamers reported it is recommended that the Board direct staff to prepare
a warrant to Costa Mesa Disposal on May 1, 1993 for payment for April trash
collection based on this occupancy report so long as contractor fulfills
obligations of the agreement in the amount of $149,714.95. Motion to prepare
a warrant made by Director Scheafer, seconded by Director Ferryman. Motion
carried 4 -0.
REFUNDS:
Kurt Oertel, 24976 Acacia Lane, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Mr. Hamers reported there is a correction to the refund given this homeowner
at the last meeting. The property is located at 416 Hamilton, Costa Mesa,
Assessor's Parcel No. 419 - 171 -11. Owner is using Costa Mesa Sanitary District
trash service; however, is being charged for 4 units and should be charged for
3 units. Staff recommends a refund of the overcharge for sewer and trash in
the amount of $160.11. Staff is also recommending a cancellation of previously
approved $587.28. •
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Motion made to cancel the previous refund by Director Ferryman, seconded by
Director Reade. Motion carried 4 -0.
Motion to approve the recommended amount of refund, $160.11 for sewer and
trash made by Director Ferryman, seconded by Director Reade. Motion carried
4 -0.
SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES:
Mr. Hamers reported on the meeting held on March 18, 1993, and included a
copy of the minutes in the Board packet.
SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT CA - INTEGRATED
WASTE MANAGEMENT:
STATUS OF CH Y'S WASTE PROGRAM:
• Mr. Hamers reported the letter to Bill Morris had been sent proposing to enter
into an agreement whereby the City would waive the entire $0.75 per ton
charge to be levied on the District's hauler in exchange for the .District
performing certain administrative functions plus accepting liability for non-
compliance of AB 939 requirements. 'The City agreed to waive the fee and
asked the District to prepare a draft of the agreement. Staff has drafted the
agreement. Motion to accept the first draft and have staff finalize with the
City made by Director Scheafer, seconded by Director Reade. Motion carried
4 -0.
WASTE DIVERSION REPORT FOR APRIL 1993:
Mr. Hamers reported a 25.2 percent waste diversion for the month of March.
Total Tonnage: 3,025.37 Tonnage recycled: 762.39 tons
Motion to accept and file the report made by Director Reade, seconded by
Director Ferryman. Motion carried unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Ms. Temple introduced a new report which the District will receive every
month showing where the portfolio is invested.
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Ms. Temple presented the financial statement. Motion to receive and file the
report made by Director Ferryman, seconded by Director Scheafer. Motion
carried unanimously.
ENGINEER'S REPORT:
PROJECT STATUS REPORT:
Mr. Hamers reported there were no updates on the status report. The report
was received and filed.
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE:
Mr. Hamers reported no updates.
REVIEW OF SEWER PLANS:
Mr. Hamers reported no updates. 0
PROJECT 122 - JOINT REWORKING AND PIPE REPLACEMENT:
Mr. Hamers requested awarding the contract to National Plant Services, the
low bidder, for $61,931.82. Motion to award the contract to National Plant
Services was made by Director Reade, seconded by Director Ferryman. Motion
carried 4 -0.
PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE INSPECTION SERVICES PROJECT 122:
Mr. Hamers submitted a proposal to provide engineering services on an hourly
basis as shown in the letter included in the packet. This proposal is not to
exceed $10,400. Motion to accept proposal made by Director Ferryman,
seconded by Director Reade. Motion carried 4 -0.
PROJECT NO. 130 - RECONSTRUCTION OF FORCE MAIN FOR
ELDEN PUMPING STATION (PHASE I):
Mr. Hamers reported the project is split into two phases. The proposal is for
all of Phase I for inspection services on an hourly basis not to exceed $14,536.
Motion made by Director Reade, seconded by Director Scheafer. Motion
carried 4 -0.
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PROJECT 132 - RECONSTRUCTING VARIOUS SEWER LINES:
Mr. Hamers presented a proposal to begin the design phase of the third project
for joint reworking. The bid includes reviewing video tapes to determine the
repair locations, preparing plans and specifications for construction, and
putting the project out to bid. Motion to. proceed with the design phase on an
hourly basis not to exceed $9,600 made by Director Ferryman, seconded by
Director Reade. Motion carried 4 -0.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
Mr. June had no business to bring before the Board at this meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
STATUS OF PENDING ITEMS:
• Mr. Hamers reported no updates.
CONTRACT EFFICIENCY STUDY:
Mr. Hamers reported Ms. Temple has been reviewing the City's indirect costs
and program for charging the Sanitary District for various services. Ms.
Temple will be finalizing the report and have it to Mr. Hamers next week. Ms.
Temple will do the study in- house.
DISTRICT O_FFICE REMODEL:
Mr. Hamers rE ported the majority of the old furniture has been taken out and
the remodel sl.ould be completed by the end of the month.
President Wahner asked to have a letter sent to Bill Morris before the next
meeting to thank him on behalf of the Board for his cooperation. The Board
will be notified when the office is finished and ready for visiting.
Ms. Reichle will be gone the weeks of May 3 - 17 and will be back in the office
on May 18.
Mr. Hamers reported on the suggestion made by Director Reade concerning a
• sign for the District. There will be new lettering, visible as you come out of
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the elevator, stating: City of Costa Mesa Public Services and Costa Mesa
Sanitary District.
The Board discussed declaring the old office furniture as surplus items since
new furniture will be used for the remodel. The Board discussed directing staff
to inventory said furniture and dispose of as appropriate. The inventory
consists of one large supply cabinet, one three - drawer lateral file, one 1968
desk, three five - drawer files, two small wooden files, and a computer stand.
Motion to declare said items as surplus and have staff dispose of as necessary
made by Director Ferryman, seconded by Direction Reade. Motion carried 4 -0.
LAFCO - SPECIAL DISTRICTS INFORMATION:
Mr. Hamers reported on the LAFCO inventory of special districts. At this
point in time, LAFCO WILL support and give assistance to districts who are
considering consolidation.
NEW BUSINESS:
1993 LARGE ITEM PICKUP PROGRAM:
Mr. Hamers reported on the large item pickup program. Staff recommended
including the program in the 1993 -1994 budget since the City has had to drop
sponsorship of the program.
Motion to continue the large item pickup for only residential properties
serviced by Costa Mesa Sanitary District made by Director Ferryman,
seconded by Director Scheafer. Motion carried 4 -0.
Board also directed staff to draft a flyer to go out to residential customers in
survey form concerning special services provided by the District and to come
back to the Board with further information at the next meeting.
WARRANT REPORT:
Motion was made by Director Reade, seconded by Director Ferryman,
authorizing the President and Secretary to sign Report No. 93 -10 instructing
the Finance Director to draw a warrant from the Costa Mesa Sanitary District
General Fund in the amount of $377,120.53. Motion carried 4 -0.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
No communications reported.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:30 p.m., President Wahner declared the rv,Prting adjourned.
President
Secretary