Minutes - Board - 1976-07-07• MINUTES OF
BOARD
COSTA MESA
HELD AT
THE REGULAR MEETING
OF DIRECTORS
SANITARY DISTRICT
77 FAIR DRIVE
July 7, 1976
Roll Call
Present: Directors - Glockner, Warren, Briggs, Rima
Absent: Directors - Hutchison
Officials Present: Manager Eldridge, Director of Finance
Oman, Attorney June, Engineer Stevens,
Assistant Secretary Machamer
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by
President Rima.
Minute
Director Briggs made a motion, seconded by Director Rima,
Correction
and carried, to amend the minutes of June 2 as follows:
Mr. Robert B. Joyce, 2078 -B Wallace Street, Costa
Mesa, requested a refund on his Sanitation Connection
Permit in the amount of $427.50. Manager Eldridge
informed the Board that Mr. Joyce is unable to build
his duplex at this time. Director Hutchison moved
to approve Mr. Joyce's refund in the amount of
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$427.50 less $15.00 for administrative costs. This
motion was seconded by Director Briggs and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors - Hutchison, Briggs, Rima
NOES: Directors - None
ABSENT: Directors - Glockner and Warren.
Minutes of
On motion by Director Briggs, seconded by Director Rima,
May 13 and
and unanimously carried, the minutes of May 13, 1976 and
June 2, 1976
June 2, 1976, were approved as amended.
Elden Avenue
Manager Eldridge reported that the contractor for the
Sewer Main
Elden Avenue Sewer Main project had encountered extra costs
during construction due to gas and water services not shown
on the plans. This extra cost was approved by the Board
on May 5, 1976 and the Attorney for the District communicated
with both the Southern California Gas Company and the Costa
Mesa County Water District for reimbursement of these costs
to the District. Both agencies have replied, either verbally
or in writing, and denied our claim indicating their reasons.
After discussion, Director Glockner made a motion that
inasmuch as the Water District has worked with us on sanita-
tion projects by supplying us with water that we waive
further action against them. This motion was seconded by
Director Briggs, and unanimously carried, Director Hutchison
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absent.
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Elden Avenue Director Glockner further motioned that due to the fact •
Sewer Main that our claim against the gas company is for such a small
amount of money and to pursue its refund may hinder future
negotiations, further action be waived. This motion was
seconded by Director Warren, and unanimously carried,
Director Hutchison absent.
Tustin Manager Eldridge reported that the time limit has expired
Pump Station and no work has been started on the Tustin Avenue Pumping
Station project awarded to Robert J. Ernst dba California
Pump and Wells. Mr. Ernst addressed the Board and
indicated that he was unable to complete the contract as
awarded. The plans and specifications were reviewed in
detail with Mr. Ernst. The contractor indicated that he
had inspected the job site before bidding, but was not
fully aware of the scope of the job. He requested the
Board to consider purchasing the equipment he ordered and
now has in storage for this project, terminating his
contract, and rebidding the job.
After lengthy discussion, the Board requested that
Mr. Ernst submit invoices for the equipment on hand,
and make arrangements with the District Engineer to have
the equipment inspected to see that it meets our specifica-
tions before any further action is taken.
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Occupancy
A communication was read by Director of Finance Oman
Report
requesting an addition of 17 units to the Occupancy Count.
It was moved by Director Warren, seconded by Director
Briggs, and unanimously carried, that 17 units be added
to the Occupancy Count making a total of 19,877 as of
July 1, 1976.
Financial
Upon motion by Director Warren, seconded by Director Briggs,
Report
and unanimously carried, the Financial Report for the
month of June, 1976, was approved as submitted. .
Hearing Set
Upon motion by Director Warren, seconded by Director Briggs,
Assessment
and unanim.oulsy carried, the public hearing was set for
District
August 4, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. to hear protests, objections
and requests for exemption to the Trash and Garbage
Assessment District.
Orco Contract
Attorney June requested that the contract amendment to
Amendment
our contract with Orco Disposal Service be held over to
the August 4, 1976 meeting.
Liability
Director of Finance Oman reported on the new policy for
Insurance
liability insurance coverage that the City Council has
Coverage
adopted. He indicated that if a claim were filed against
the Sanitary District for proven negligence, the District
could be liable for the first $26,000. This report was •
received and filed.
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iapital
As discussed at the June 2. meeting, the Board would
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like to update its Capital Improvement Program to
reestablish its plans for the money being collected
in the Facilities Revolving Fund. The District Engineer
submitted a list of items to be considered in preparing
a Capital Improvement Plan.
The Board approved the items,
and directed Engineer Stevens to submit a formal proposal,
including the length of time it would take to complete.
Annexation
No. 163
Attorney June informed the Board that the Local Agency
Formation Commission had authorized the District to
annex the property described in Annexation No. 163
without notice or public hearing by the Board, and
Conflict of
without an election, since it is an annexation requested
by 100
terest
percent of the owners of the real property being
annexed. A negative declaration
solution
on said project has been
completed by the City of Costa Mesa, as the Lead Agency,
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pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970.
Resolution
76 -143 -A
Director Glockner made a motion that Resolution 76- 143 -A,
being A RESOLUTION
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING AND ORDERING CERTAIN TERRITORY ANNEXED TO THE
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT WITHOUT HEARING OR ELECTION
AND ESTABLISHING AND ASSIGNING TAX CODE AREA FOR ANNEXATION
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NO. 763, be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director
Warren, and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors - Glockner, Warren, Briggs, Rima
NOES: Directors - None
ABSENT: Directors - Hutchison
Annexation Attorney June presented a resolution making application
No. 165 to the Local Agency Formation Commission for Annexation
No. 165 to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. He informed
the Board that the annexation fee has been received
along with the letter of request.
Resolution
Director Glockner made a motion that Resolution No. 76 -294,
76 -294
being A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COSTA
MESA SANITARY DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, MAKING
APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY TO THE DISTRICT, be adopted. This motion was
seconded by Director Warren, and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Directors - Glockner, Warren, Briggs, Rima
NOES: Directors - None
ABSENT: Directors - Hutchison
Conflict of
Director Warren made a.motion that Resolution No. 76 -295,
terest
being A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COSTA
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MESA SANITARY DISTRICT, ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST
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CODE APPLICABLE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974, be adopted.
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Conflict of
This motion was seconded by.Director Briggs, and carried
Interest
by the following roll
call vote: •
AYES: Directors
- Glockner, Warren, Briggs, Rima
NOES: Directors
- None
ABSENT: Directors
- Hutchison
Director of
Director Briggs made
a motion authorizing the President
Finance Report
and Secretary to sign
Report 75 -17 instructing the County
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Auditor to draw a warrant the General Running
Expense Fund in the amount
_from
of $63,148.92. This motion
was seconded by Director
Warren, and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors
- Glockner, Warren, Briggs, Rima
NOES: Directors
- None
ABSENT: Directors
- Hutchison
Director of
Director Briggs made
a motion authorizing the President
Finance Report
and Secretary to sign
Report 75 -1 -B instructing the County
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Auditor to draw a warrant
from the Number 7 Sewer Trunk
Fund in the amount of
$30,203.12. This motion was
seconded by Director
Warren, and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Directors
- Glockner, Warren, Briggs, Rima
NOES: Directors
- None
ABSENT: .Directors
- Hutchison
Director of
Director Briggs made
a motion authorizing the President •
Finance Report
and Secretary to sign
Report 75 -19 instructing the County
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Auditor to draw a warrant
from the Facilities Revolving
Fund in the amount of
$457.50. This motion was seconded
by Director Warren, and
carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Directors
- Glockner, Warren, Briggs, Rima
NOES: Directors
- None
ABSENT: Directors
- Hutchison
Adjournment
On motion by Director
Glockner, seconded by Director
Warren, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at
9:40 o.m.
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