ISD BOARD MEETING January 6, 2009

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE: Tuesday, January 6, 2009

TIME: 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561


1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of the Minutes of the December 2, 2008 Regular Meeting -

4. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)

5. CONSENT CALENDAR - Consent Calendar items are considered for approval by the Board of Directors in one single action. Persons may request the Chair remove an item for discussion prior to approval.

5A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances

6. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

6A. BI-ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ELECT A CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.

6B. CONSIDERATION OF MID-YEAR REVIEW AND UPDATE CONSIDERATION OF 2008/2009 OF FISCAL YEAR BUDGET; AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BUDGET MODIFICATION TO BUDGET LINE ITEM 238 – J. I. OFFICE EXPANSION (increase budget by $10,000).

6C. CONSIDERATION OF COOPERATION WITH RECLAMATION DISTRICT 830 JERSEY ISLAND IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PILOT PROJECT (in cooperation with Department of Water Resources) FOR MITIGATION SITING CRITERIA ON LANDS OWNED BY ISD.

6D. CONSIDERATION AND RATIFICATION OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE BETWEEN IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT AND WILLIAM G. MCCULLOUGH COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $194,000, RELATED TO THE RAILROAD UNDERCROSSING PROJECT.

6E. DISCUSSION ON ISD BYLAWS – SECTION II, ARTICLE 2.3 – CODE OF ETHICS.

6F. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT WITH SYNAGRO FOR ADDITIONAL SLUDGE REMOVAL, ESTIMATED INCREASE OF $253,000.

7. Staff Reports

8. Board Member Advisory Reports
A. Plant Expansion (Byer, Lauritzen)
B. Delta Science Center (Painter, Byer (alternate))
C. Collection Facilities (Lew)
D. Finance (Lauritzen)
E. LAFCO (Byer)
F. Special District Local Chapter (Byer)
G. City Liaison (Hardcastle)
H. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Lew, Hardcastle)
I. Public Relations (Painter)
J. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)
K. Marsh Creek Planning Group (Painter)
L. Bylaws Review Committee (Painter, Lew)
M. Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Committee (Painter, Hardcastle)

9. Closed Session –

Closed Session pursuant to Government code Section 54957:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation (General Manager)


10. Actions Resulting From Discussions In Closed Session

11. Adjournment






Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: December 31, 2008

ISD BOARD MEETING December 2, 2008

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE: Tuesday, December 2, 2008

TIME: 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561


1. Call to Order

2. Oath of Office for Board of Directors; Doug Hardcastle, Don Lew and Mike Painter

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of the Minutes of the November 4, 2008 Regular Meeting -

5. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)

6. CONSENT CALENDAR - Consent Calendar items are considered for approval by the Board of Directors in one single action. Persons may request the Chair remove an item for discussion prior to approval.

6A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances

7. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

7A. CONSIDERATION TO REQUEST FROM ABA ENERGY CORPORATION TO EXTEND THE PRIMARY TERM OF THE OIL & GAS LEASE BETWEEN IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT AND ABA ENERGY CORPORATION FROM SIX YEARS TO NINE YEARS TO FACILITATE THE CONDUCT OF 3-D SEISMIC TESTING OF THE UN-POOLED PORTION OF THE LEASE IN THE SPRING OF 2009.

7B. PROVIDE GENERAL MANAGER AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR BID THE IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT ONCE PRELIMINARY LOAN COMMITMENT APPROVAL FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN PROGRAM IS OBTAINED. ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST OF PROJECT IS $66.5 MILLION

7C. CONSIDERATION OF ATTENDANCE AT THE CASA MID YEAR CONFERENCE - (Conference will be held at the Hyatt Grand Champions in Indian Wells, CA Wednesday, January 21 through Saturday, January 24, 2009).

8. Staff Reports

9. Board Member Advisory Reports
A. Plant Expansion (Byer, Lauritzen)
B. Delta Science Center (Painter, Byer (alternate))
C. Collection Facilities (Lew)
D. Finance (Lauritzen)
E. LAFCO (Byer)
F. Special District Local Chapter (Byer)
G. City Liaison (Hardcastle)
H. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Lew, Hardcastle)
I. Public Relations (Painter)
J. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)
K. Marsh Creek Planning Group (Painter)
L. Bylaws Review Committee (Painter, Lew)
M. Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Committee (Painter, Hardcastle)

10. Adjournment


Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: November 25, 2008

ISD BOARD MEETING November 4, 2008

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE: Tuesday, November 4, 2008

TIME: 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561


1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agenda


3. Approval of the Minutes of the October 7, 2008 Regular Meeting


4. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)

5. CONSENT CALENDAR - Consent Calendar items are considered for approval by the Board of Directors in one single action. Persons may request the Chair remove an item for discussion prior to approval.

5A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances.

5B. Consideration of 2009 District Holidays and Board Meeting Dates.

5C. Ratify, confirm and adopt Resolution No. 08-14, Lessee’s Authorizing Resolution, Effective as of August 5, 2008.

6. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

6A. CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY FISCAL YEAR END JUNE 30, 2008 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT WITH INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT FROM MANN, URRUTIA, NELSON, CPAS & ASSOCIATES, LLP


6B. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH MANN, URRUTIA, NELSON, CPAS & ASSOCIATES, LLP FOR PREPARATION OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 (From $16,500 to $21,500).

6C. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE GENERAL MANAGER, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF GENERAL COUNSEL, TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE PORT OF STOCKTON REGARDING RECEIVING SAN JOAQUIN RIVER DREDGE MATERIAL ON JERSEY ISLAND.

6D. CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN BAY AREA BIOSOLIDS REGIONAL PROJECT AT A 2 YEAR COST OF APPROXIMATELY $50,000.

7. Staff Reports

8. Board Member Advisory Reports
A. Plant Expansion (Byer, Lauritzen)
B. Delta Science Center (Painter, Byer (alternate))
C. Collection Facilities (Lew)
D. Finance (Lauritzen)
E. LAFCO (Byer)
F. Special District Local Chapter (Byer)
G. City Liaison (Hardcastle)
H. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Lew, Hardcastle)
I. Public Relations (Painter)
J. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)
K. Marsh Creek Planning Group (Painter)
L. Bylaws Review Committee (Painter, Lew)
M. Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Committee (Painter, Hardcastle)

9. Adjournment


Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: October 30, 2008

ISD BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 7, 2008

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE: Tuesday, October 7, 2008

TIME: 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561


1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agenda


3. Approval of the Minutes of the September 2, 2008 Regular Meeting.


4. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)

5. CONSENT CALENDAR - Consent Calendar items are considered for approval by the Board of Directors in one single action. Persons may request the Chair remove an item for discussion prior to approval.


5A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances


5B. Approval of Posting & Publishing of Resolution No. 08-06 and Order No. 08-34 Adjusting the Rates of Oakley Disposal Service, Inc. (B.O. 08-36)

5C. Acceptance of Offer of Dedication from 52 Carol Lane, LP, for Oakley Senior and Family Apartments (Phase 1 & Phase 2) at Carol Lane. (Res. 08-08)

6. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

6A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION - A RESOLUTION FIXING THE EMPLOYER’S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT. (Includes non-PERS employees, retirees, and Board of Directors - Res. 08-09) (New hires after 10/06 Res. 08-10)

6B. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF TWO ELEMENTS OF THE SANITARY SEWER MANAGEMENT PLAN. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION IS ATTACHED. ( Res. 08-11)

6C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVING A RECIPROCAL EASEMENT AGREEMENT. (Res. 08-12)

6D. CONSIDERATION OF BOARD TO TRANSFER ROYALTY RESERVE FUNDS.

6E. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUPERSEDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION 07-14 DEDICATING A SOURCE OF REVENUE FOR REPAYMENT OF A STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN FOR PROJECT NO. C-06-5046-110. (Res. 08-13)

7. Staff Reports

8. Board Member Advisory Reports
A. Plant Expansion (Byer, Lauritzen)
B. Delta Science Center (Painter, Byer (alternate))
C. Collection Facilities (Lew)
D. Finance (Lauritzen)
E. LAFCO (Byer)
F. Special District Local Chapter (Byer)
G. City Liaison (Hardcastle)
H. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Lew, Hardcastle)
I. Public Relations (Painter)
J. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)
K. Marsh Creek Planning Group (Painter)
L. Bylaws Review Committee (Painter, Lew)
M. Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Committee (Painter, Hardcastle)

9. Adjournment
Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: October 2, 2008

PUBLIC HEARING OCTOBER 7, 2008

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT
APPROVING TWO ELEMENTS OF THE IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT SANITARY SEWER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP)


On Tuesday, October 7, 2008, the Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to consider approving two elements of the Ironhouse Sanitary District Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP).
The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at the Ironhouse Sanitary District Office, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, California.




Susan V. Walde, Secretary
Ironhouse Sanitary District
Contra Costa County
California

Summary of Resolution 08-06 and Order NO. 08-34

IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT
Summary Of Resolution No. 08-06 and Order No. 08-34
Adjusting the Rates of Oakley Disposal Service, Inc.

On Tuesday, September 2, 2008 the Ironhouse Sanitary District Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 08-06 and Order No. 08-34 (the “Resolution”), summarized as follows.

The maximum residential solid waste (refuse) collection rates that may be charged by Oakley Disposal Service, Inc. (ODS) were increased to the following amounts:

One Can Service $28.11 per month (Can = 40 Gal.)
Two Can Service $38.00 per month
Mini Can $23.11 per month
Each Additional Can $ 9.88 per month
90-Gallon Toter $28.11 per month
Rental Of Toter $ 3.00 per month (Additional)

This rate increase shall take effect upon the last to occur of (a) 30 days after ODS has given a District-approved notice to its customers, or (b) such date as ODS may set in the notice.

This increase includes a 1.66 percent increase for extraordinary fuel costs that shall be reviewed on behalf of the District by Newpoint Group and by the District’s Board no less frequently than annually (and in any event prior to any annual or other increase in the maximum rates), and be adjusted for changes in fuel costs in such amount as the Board may determine.

The Board also designated the undersigned to prepare and publish this summary in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 6490.

Reference is made to the entire text of the Resolution and Order for a full statement of its provisions. The Resolution and Order is available upon request from Ironhouse Sanitary District, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Post Office Box 1105, Oakley, California 94561, tel. 925-625-2279, Attn: Susan Walde, Secretary.

Voting in favor of Resolution: Directors Lenny Byer, Doug Hardcastle, Chris Lauritzen, Don S. Lew, and Michael Painter. Voting against the Resolution: none. Absent from the vote: none.

Dated: September 4, 2008.

Susan V. Walde, Secretary
Ironhouse Sanitary District

September 2, 2008 ISD Board Meeting Agenda

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE: Tuesday, September 2, 2008

TIME: 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561


1. Call to Order


2. Presentation of 15 Year Service Awards – Dennis Nunn

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of the Minutes of the August 5, 2008 Regular Meeting.

5. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)

6. CONSENT CALENDAR - Consent Calendar items are considered for approval by the Board of Directors in one single action. Persons may request the Chair remove an item for discussion prior to approval.

6A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances

6B. Approval of Posting & Publishing of Ordinance 35 and Order No. 08-25 Adopting the Annual Sewer Use Report for Fiscal Year 2008/2009. (B.O. 08-32)

6C. Approval of Posting & Publishing of Notice of Public Hearing September 2, 2008 on Residential Solid Waste Collection Service Rate Increase for Oakley/Bethel Island Areas (BO 08-33).

7. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

7A. PUBLIC HEARING AND BOARD ACTION ON PROPOSED INCREASES IN RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE FOR OAKLEY/BETHEL ISLAND AREA. (Res. 08-06 Order No. 08-34)

7B. CONSIDERATION OF FIXED ASSET DISPOSALS AS OF JUNE 30, 2008.

7C. CONSIDERATION OF BOARD TO TRANSFER ROYALTY RESERVE FUNDS.

7D. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-07 A RESOLUTION FIXING THE EMPLOYER’S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT. (Res. 08-07)

8. Staff Reports

9. Board Member Advisory Reports
A. Plant Expansion (Byer, Lauritzen)
B. Delta Science Center (Painter, Byer (alternate))
C. Collection Facilities (Lew)
D. Finance (Lauritzen)
E. LAFCO (Byer)
F. Special District Local Chapter (Byer)
G. City Liaison (Hardcastle)
H. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Lew, Hardcastle)
I. Public Relations (Painter)
J. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)
K. Marsh Creek Planning Group (Painter)
L. Bylaws Review Committee (Painter, Lew)
M. Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Committee (Painter, Hardcastle)

10. Adjournment

Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: August 27, 2008

Public Hearing September 2, 2008

Ironhouse Sanitary District

Notice of a Public Hearing on Residential Solid Waste Collection Service Rate Increase for Oakley/Bethel Island Areas

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at 7:30 p.m., the Board of Directors of the Ironhouse Sanitary District, at its regular meeting at the District's office (the address below), will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase in the residential solid waste (refuse) collection rate charged by Oakley Disposal Service, Inc. (ODS), as follows.

ONE CAN SERVICE $28.11 PER MONTH (CAN = 40 GAL.)
TWO CAN SERVICE $38.00 PER MONTH
MINI CAN $23.11 PER MONTH
EACH ADDITIONAL CAN $ 9.88 PER MONTH
90-GALLON TOTER $28.11 PER MONTH
RENTAL OF TOTER $ 3.00 PER MONTH (Additional)

The increase is required to fund increased costs of ODS and state-required solid waste reduction and diversion programs, among other purposes. This includes a 1.66 percent increase for extraordinary fuel costs. Data indicating the estimated cost required to provide the service for which the rate increase may be levied and the anticipated revenue sources will be available to the public at the District's office at least ten days prior to the meeting. At the public hearing, oral or written presentations can be made. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board may adopt, reject, reduce or otherwise modify the proposed rate increase.


/s/ Susan Walde
Secretary to the
Board of Directors
Ironhouse Sanitary District
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
P.O. Box 1105
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-2279

Ordinance No. 35 and Order No. 08-25

IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT
Summary Of Ordinance No. 35 and Order No. 08-25
Adopting The Annual Sewer Use Report For Fiscal Year 2008/2009

On Tuesday, August 5, 2008, the Ironhouse Sanitary District Board of Directors adopted its Ordinance No. 35 and Order No. 08-25 (the “Ordinance”), summarized as follows.

The Annual Sewer Use Report for Fiscal Year 2008/2009, a written report prepared for fiscal year 2008-2009 containing a description of each parcel of real property receiving the District’s sewer service and the amount of the charge for each parcel for such fiscal year, was adopted by the Board. Each charge, as described in the Report, was determined to be correct and approved. The charges set forth in the Report shall be collected on the tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time as, together with and not separately from the District’s general taxes.
The Board also designated the undersigned to prepare and publish this summary in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 6490.

Reference is made to the entire text of the Ordinance for a full statement of its provisions. The Ordinance is available upon request from Ironhouse Sanitary District, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Post Office Box 1105, Oakley, California 94561, tel. 925-625-2279, Attn: Susan Walde, Secretary.

Voting in favor of Ordinance: Directors Lenny Byer, Doug Hardcastle, Chris Lauritzen, Don S. Lew, Michael Painter. Voting against the Ordinance: none. Absent from the vote: none.

Dated: August 5, 2008.

Susan V. Walde, Secretary
Ironhouse Sanitary District

August 5, 2008 ISD Board Meeting

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

DATE: Tuesday, August 5, 2008

TIME: 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561


1. Call to Order

2. Presentation of 5 Year Service Awards – Louis Solano and Lawrence Ginochio

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of the Minutes of the July 1, 2008 Regular Meeting.

5. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)

6. CONSENT CALENDAR - Consent Calendar items are considered for approval by the Board of Directors in one single action. Persons may request the Chair remove an item for discussion prior to approval.

6A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances

6B. Approval of Posting & Publishing of Notice of Public Hearing August 5, 2008 for Report for Sewer Use Charges for Fiscal Year 2008/2009 (BO 08-23).

6C. Board to ratify General Manager signature of amendment of lease PRC 7889.9 with State of California State Lands Commission. (BO 08-24).

7. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

7A. PUBLIC HEARING – FOR THE ANNUAL SEWER USE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009. (Ordinance No. 35 / Order No. 08-25)

7B. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING AND BOARD ACTION ON PROPOSED INCREASES IN RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE FOR OAKLEY/BETHEL ISLAND AREA.

7C. AWARD REMOVAL AND REUSE / DISPOSAL OF EFFLUENT STORAGE PONDS AT THE IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TO SYNAGRO-WWT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $550,000 FOR REMOVAL OF UP TO 934.15 DRY TONS OF SOLIDS.

7D. CONSIDERATION OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PULTE HOMES INC., (Subdivision 8731).

7E. CONSIDERATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 19TH ANNUAL OAKLEY ALMOND FESTIVAL with a budget of $4,000. (Festival will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 12, 13 & 14, 2008).

7F. CONSIDERATION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT DESIGN BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $276,500.

7G. CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF LONG REACH BACKHOE FOR JERSEY ISLAND.

8. Staff Reports

9. Board Member Advisory Reports
A. Plant Expansion (Byer, Lauritzen)
B. Delta Science Center (Painter, Byer (alternate))
C. Collection Facilities (Lew)
D. Finance (Lauritzen)
E. LAFCO (Byer)
F. Special District Local Chapter (Byer)
G. City Liaison (Hardcastle)
H. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Lew, Hardcastle)
I. Public Relations (Painter)
J. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)
K. Marsh Creek Planning Group (Painter)
L. Bylaws Review Committee (Painter, Lew)
M. Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Committee (Painter, Hardcastle)

10. Adjournment

Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: July 30, 2008

PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 5, 2008

IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON
FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 5473 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, the Board of Directors of the Ironhouse Sanitary District has adopted its Ordinance No. 25, wherein it has elected to collect its sewer service charges for the fiscal year 2008-2009 on the tax roll in the same manner as its general taxes, and has filed with its Secretary a written report containing a description of each parcel of real property receiving sanitary sewerage service from said District and the amount of the charge for each such parcel. A copy of the report may be inspected at the Ironhouse Sanitary District Office, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, CA after July 22, 2008.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on Tuesday, the 5th day of August, 2008, at the hour of 7:30 p.m., at the regular meeting place of said Board, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, California, said Board will hear and consider all protests and objections to said report. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the Board may adopt, revise, change, and reduce or modify any charge or overrule any or all objections and shall make its determination upon each charge as described in said report and the use of the tax roll.

/s/ Susan V. Walde
Secretary to the
Board of Directors


Publish: July 25, August 1, 2008

July 1, 2008 ISD Board Meeting

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE: Tuesday, July 1, 2008

TIME: 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561


1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of the Minutes of the June 3, 2008 Regular Meeting.

4. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)

5. CONSENT CALENDAR - Consent Calendar items are considered for approval by the Board of Directors in one single action. Persons may request the Chair remove an item for discussion prior to approval.

5A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances

5B. Approval of Posting & Publishing of Ordinance 34/Order 08-12 Increasing Sewer Use Fee (BO 08-18)

5C. Consent to destroy 6 boxes of files from Henn, Etzel and Moore, Inc. (files are in duplicate and outdated files).

6. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD (Tab - BUSINESS)

6A. CONSIDERATION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNUAL SEWER USE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009. (Set hearing date for the August 5, 2008 regular meeting. This hearing is to review and adopt the annual sewer use report (tax rolls) and to allow for the collection of the sewer use charges for fiscal year 2008/2009.


6B. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH CONSTANCE HORNIG, ESQ. (With respect to ISD’s Solid Waste Franchise Agreement)

6C. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF PHASE 1 SEWER RELOCATION WORK TO ACCOMMODATE THE BETHEL ISLAND BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION (Authorize General Manager to Award Contract at bid closing)

7. Staff Reports (Tab – REPORTS)

8. Board Member Advisory Reports
A. Plant Expansion (Byer, Lauritzen)
B. Delta Science Center (Painter, Byer (alternate))
C. Collection Facilities (Lew)
D. Finance (Lauritzen)
E. LAFCO (Byer)
F. Special District Local Chapter (Byer)
G. City Liaison (Hardcastle)
H. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Lew, Hardcastle)
I. Public Relations (Painter)
J. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)
K. Marsh Creek Planning Group (Painter)
L. Bylaws Review Committee (Painter, Lew)

9. Adjournment



Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: June 26, 2008

Ordinance 34 - Order 08-12

IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT
Summary Of Ordinance No. 34 and Order No. 08-12
Increasing the Sewer Service Charge

On Tuesday, June 3, 2008, after public notice, the Ironhouse Sanitary District Board of Directors adopted its Ordinance No. 34 and Order No. 08-12 (the “Ordinance”), summarized as follows.

The sewer service charge of the Ironhouse Sanitary District is increased by $45, bringing the charge to $510 per equivalent service unit (ESU), effective July 1, 2008.

The Board also made certain related findings concerning notice, testimony presented, environmental effects, etc. and designated the undersigned to prepare and publish this summary in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 6490.

Reference is made to the entire text of the Ordinance for a full statement of its provisions. The Ordinance is available upon request from Ironhouse Sanitary District, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Post Office Box 1105, Oakley, California 94561, tel. 925-625-2279, Attn: Susan Walde, Secretary.

Voting in favor of Ordinance: Directors Lenny Byer, Doug Hardcastle, Chris Lauritzen, Don S. Lew, Michael Painter. Voting against the Ordinance: none. Absent from the vote: none.


Dated: June 3, 2008.



Susan V. Walde, Secretary
Ironhouse Sanitary District

June 3, 2008 ISD Board Meeting

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE: Tuesday, June 3, 2008

TIME: 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561


1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of the Minutes of the May 6, 2008 Regular Meeting.
Approval of the Minutes of the May 21, 2008 Budget Workshop.

4. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)

5. CONSENT CALENDAR - Consent Calendar items are considered for approval by the Board of Directors in one single action. Persons may request the Chair remove an item for discussion prior to approval.

5A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances

5B. Approval of Posting & Publishing of Ordinance 33/Order 08-07 Increasing Trunkline Capacity and Plant Capacity Fees. (BO 08-10)

5C. Approval of Posting & Publishing of 2008/2009 Sewer Use Fee Increases (BO 08-11)

6. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD (Tab - BUSINESS)

6A. PUBLIC HEARING AND BOARD CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AND ORDER INCREASING SEWER USE FEE (Ordinance 34, Order 08-12) ACTION ON PROPOSED SEWER USE FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009.

6B. CONSIDERATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 PROPOSED BUDGET.

6C. CONSIDERATION OF BEING THE “PROJECT SPONSOR” FOR THE DUTCH SLOUGH RESTORATION PROJECT TO HELP SECURE NEEDED GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE PROPOSITION 50 INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT (IRWM) PROGRAM AND ENTERING INTO THE NECESSARY SUB-GRANTEE AGREEMENT WITH CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT.

6D. CONSIDERATION OF CREDIT/REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CORPORATION FOR BETTER HOUSING, (Oakley Senior and Family Apartments – Phase I).

6E. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH ROBERTSON- BRYAN, INC., (R.B.I.) FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES BY $80,000 TO A TOTAL CONTRACT OF $195,955.

6F. CONSIDERATION OF REIMBURSEMENT OF SM-16 PUMP STATION RELOCATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $264,930.80. Funds to be disbursed from replacement reserve.

6G. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 08-05, CALLING THE GENERAL DISTRICT ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008 FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. (Res. 08-05)

6H. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH OAKLEY DISPOSAL SERVICE: selection of attorney – waive possible conflict; financial security for ODS; and continued negotiations.

7. Staff Reports (Tab – REPORTS)

8. Board Member Advisory Reports
A. Plant Expansion (Byer, Lauritzen)
B. Delta Science Center (Painter, Byer (alternate))
C. Collection Facilities (Lew)
D. Finance (Lauritzen)
E. LAFCO (Byer)
F. Special District Local Chapter (Byer)
G. City Liaison (Hardcastle)
H. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Lew, Hardcastle)
I. Public Relations (Painter)
J. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)
K. Marsh Creek Planning Group (Painter)
L. Bylaws Review Committee (Painter, Lew)

9. Adjournment

Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: May 29, 2008

May 21, 2008 Special Workshop

FOR THE SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

DATE: Wednesday, May 21, 2008

TIME: 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, California 94561



1. Call to Order


2. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)


3. ISD DRAFT BUDGET FOR YEAR 2008-2009


4. Adjournment

June 3, 2008 Public Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT
SEWER SERVICE CHARGE INCREASE



On Tuesday, June 3, 2008, the Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to consider an increase in the District’s sewer service charge for fiscal year 2008/2009. The proposed increase is within the limit established by Ordinance No. 30 and Order No. 07-31 of the Ironhouse Sanitary District Board which established a maximum rate of $680 per equivalent service unit (ESU) and which was adopted on June 5, 2007. If the Board approves the proposed increase, the sewer service charge of the Ironhouse Sanitary District will be increased by $53, bringing the charge to $518 per equivalent service unit (ESU), effective July 1, 2008.

The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at the Ironhouse Sanitary District Office, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, California.





Susan V. Walde, Secretary
Ironhouse Sanitary District

Ordinance 33 - Order 08-07

IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT
Summary Of Ordinance No. 33 and Order No. 08-07
Increasing Trunkline Capacity and Plant Capacity Fees

On Tuesday, May 6, 2007, the Ironhouse Sanitary District Board of Directors adopted its Ordinance No. 33 and Order No. 08-07 (the “Ordinance”), summarized as follows.

Based on the Engineering News-Record San Francisco Bay Area Cost Indexes, and after extensive public notice, the following fees of the Ironhouse Sanitary District are increased as follows, effective July 7, 2008; a. The trunkline capacity fee shall be increased by $5.10, bringing the fee to $978.50 per equivalent service unit (ESU).
b. The plant capacity fee shall be increased by $28.50, bringing the fee to $5496.90 per ESU.

The Board also made certain related findings concerning environmental effects and designated the undersigned to prepare and publish this summary in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 6490.

Reference is made to the entire text of the Ordinance for a full statement of its provisions. The Ordinance is available upon request from Ironhouse Sanitary District, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Post Office Box 1105, Oakley, California 94561, tel. 925-625-2279, Attn: Susan Walde, District Secretary.

Voting in favor of Ordinance: Directors Lenny Byer, Doug Hardcastle, Chris Lauritzen, Don S. Lew, Michael Painter. Voting against the Ordinance: none. Absent from the vote: none.

Dated: May 7, 2008.

Susan V. Walde, Secretary
Ironhouse Sanitary District

May 6, 2008 ISD Board Meeting

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

DATE: Tuesday, May 6, 2008

TIME: 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561


1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of the Minutes of the April 1, 2008 Regular Meeting.

4. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)

5. CONSENT CALENDAR –
Consent Calendar items are considered for approval by the Board of Directors in one single action. Persons may request the Chair remove an item for discussion prior to approval.

5A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances


5B. Approval of Posting & Publishing of 2008/2009 Trunkline and Capacity Fee Increases (BO 08-06)


6. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

6A. PUBLIC HEARING AND BOARD CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AND ORDER INCREASING TRUNKLINE CAPACITY, AND PLANT CAPACITY FEES (Ordinance 33, Order 08-07)ACTION ON PROPOSED INCREASES ON PLANT CAPACITY AND TRUNKLINE CAPACITY FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 (Increases to be considered are the facilities capacity fee -$28.50 per EDU increase; trunkline capacity fee - $5.10 per EDU increase).

6B. CONSIDERATION OF SERVING AS THE “PROJECT SPONSOR” FOR THE DUTCH SLOUGH RESTORATION PROJECT TO HELP SECURE NEEDED GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE PROPOSITION 50 INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT (IRWM) PROGRAM.

6C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A SUB-GRANTEE AGREEMENT WITH CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT AND ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD AND CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT FOR PROPOSITION 50, CHAPTER 8 GRANT FUNDING.

6D. CONSIDERATION OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGE INCREASE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009.

6E. CONSIDERATION OF SELECTION OF AUDITOR FOR THREE YEAR CONTRACT. (Finance Committee Recommends Mann, Urrutia & Nelson CPA’s)

6F. CONSIDERATION OF OFFICE EXPANSION OF JERSEY ISLAND
OFFICE BUILDING.

7. Staff Reports

8. Board Member Advisory Reports
A. Plant Expansion (Byer, Lauritzen)
B. Delta Science Center (Painter, Byer (alternate))
C. Collection Facilities (Lew)
D. Finance (Lauritzen)
E. LAFCO (Byer)
F. Special District Local Chapter (Byer)
G. City Liaison (Hardcastle)
H. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Lew, Hardcastle)
I. Public Relations (Painter)
J. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)
K. Marsh Creek Planning Group (Painter)
L. Bylaws Review Committee (Painter, Lew)

9. Adjournment


Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: May 1, 2008

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT
TRUNKLINE AND PLANT CAPACITY FEE INCREASES

On Tuesday, May 6, 2008, the Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to consider an increase in Trunkline and Plant Capacity fees for fiscal year 2008/2009. The proposed increases are based on the Ironhouse Sanitary District Capacity Fee Update Report from Bartle Wells Associates, ISD Ordinance No. 25 and includes the following:

Trunkline Fees
1. A $5.10 increase in the trunkline capacity fee which brings the fee to $978.50 per EDU.

Plant Capacity Fees
2. A $28.50 increase in the plant capacity fee which brings the fee to
$5,496.90 per EDU.


The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at the Ironhouse Sanitary District Office, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, California.


Susan V. Walde, Secretary
Ironhouse Sanitary District
Contra Costa County
California


Publish: April 25, & May 2, 2008

April 1, 2008 ISD Board Meeting

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE: Tuesday, April 1, 2008

TIME: 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561


1. Call to Order

2. Presentation of Employee Five Year Service Award – Eric Robertson

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of the Minutes of the March 4,2008 Regular Meeting.
Approval of the Minutes of the March 11, 2008 Special Workshop Meeting

5. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)

6. CONSENT CALENDAR - Consent Calendar items are considered for approval by the Board of Directors in one single action. Persons may request the Chair remove an item for discussion prior to approval.

6A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances


7. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

7A. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM UPDATE – By Amanda Roa, Delta Diablo, Environmental Compliance Engineer

7B. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT, THE CITIES OF ANTIOCH, BRENTWOOD & PITTSBURG AND DELTA DIABLO SANITATION DISTRICT FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES

7C. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPER FEE INCREASE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009.

8. Staff Reports

9. Board Member Advisory Reports
A. Plant Expansion (Byer, Lauritzen)
B. Delta Science Center (Painter, Byer (alternate))
C. Collection Facilities (Lew)
D. Finance (Lauritzen)
E. LAFCO (Byer)
F. Special District Local Chapter (Byer)
G. City Liaison (Hardcastle)
H. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Lew, Hardcastle)
I. Public Relations (Painter)
J. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)
K. Marsh Creek Planning Group (Painter)
L. Bylaws Review Committee (Painter, Lew)


10. Adjournment





Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: March 27, 2008

March 11, 2007 ISD Special Board Meeting

SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

DATE: Tuesday, March 11, 2008

TIME: 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, California



1. Call to Order

2. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)

3. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP – Provided by The Covello Group and staff

4. Adjournment

March 4, 2008 ISD Board Meeting

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE: Tuesday, March 4, 2008

TIME: 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561


1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of the Minutes of the February 5 Regular Meeting.

4. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)

5. CONSENT CALENDAR - Consent Calendar items are considered for approval by the Board of Directors in one single action. Persons may request the Chair remove an item for discussion prior to approval.

5A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances

6. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

6A. CONTRACT INCREASE TO DCM ENGINEERING FOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET FOR WWTP EXPANSION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,730.35.

6B. APPLICATION/AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE RESOLUTION. (State request for wording change of Res 07-04 from “Loan” to “Financing Agreement”) (Res. 08-03)

6C. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION OF MEMBER TO THE SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF LAFCO AND DELEGATE TO ATTEND MEETING TO APPOINT MEMBER TO LAFCO. (Res. 08-04)

7. Staff Reports

8. Board Member Advisory Reports
A. Plant Expansion (Byer, Lauritzen)
B. Delta Science Center (Painter, Byer (alternate))
C. Collection Facilities (Lew)
D. Finance (Lauritzen)
E. LAFCO (Byer)
F. Special District Local Chapter (Byer)
G. City Liaison (Hardcastle)
H. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Lew, Hardcastle)
I. Public Relations (Painter)
J. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)
K. Marsh Creek Planning Group (Painter)
L. Bylaws Review Committee (Painter, Lew)

9. Adjournment



Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: February 20, 2008

February 5, 2008 ISD Board Meeting

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE: Tuesday, February 5, 2008

TIME: 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Ironhouse Sanitary District Office
450 Walnut Meadows Drive
Oakley, CA 94561


1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of the Minutes of the January 8, 2008 Regular Meeting.

4. Public Comments - Communications from the public on subjects not on the agenda. (In addition, members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item not already considered by a Board Committee prior to Board action on that item.)

5. CONSENT CALENDAR - Consent Calendar items are considered for approval by the Board of Directors in one single action. Persons may request the Chair remove an item for discussion prior to approval.

5A. Approval of Payment Order, Income/Expense Statement & Bank Balances


6. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

6A. UPDATE ON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PERMITTING PROCESS AND TIME SCHEDULE

7. Staff Reports

8. Board Member Advisory Reports

A. Plant Expansion (Byer, Lauritzen)
B. Delta Science Center (Painter, Byer (alternate))
C. Collection Facilities (Lew)
D. Finance (Lauritzen)
E. LAFCO (Byer)
F. Special District Local Chapter (Byer)
G. City Liaison (Hardcastle)
H. East County Water Mgmt Governing Board (Lew, Hardcastle)
I. Public Relations (Painter)
J. JI Management Plan (Hardcastle, Painter)
K. Marsh Creek Planning Group (Painter)
L. Bylaws Review Committee (Painter, Lew)


9. Adjournment



Posted: Susan V. Walde Date: January 29, 2008