Thursday, April 02, 2009

ISD BOARD MEETING April 7, 2009

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT

DATE: Tuesday, April 7, 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 March 3, 2009 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. Acceptance of Offer of Dedication from Oakley Development (Ryder Homes, Meritage Homes, Standard Pacific Homes) for Tract Number 8541 – Live Oak Ranch, Main Street (Res. 09-06)

5C. Acceptance of Offer of Dedication from Shea Homes for Tract Number 8900–Summer Lake–Phase 1B, East Cypress Road (Res. 09-07)

6. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

6A. AUTHORIZE ISD BOARD PRESIDENT TO AWARD THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT TO WESTERN WATER CONSTRUCTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,455,209.

6B. PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD BY STEVE MICHELSON ON PATH TO BENEFICIAL USE OF DREDGED SEDIMENTS IN THE CALIFORNIA DELTA.

6C. APPROVE THE RESTATED AND AMENDED FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH OAKLEY DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. (ODS) AND PROVIDE ODS 30 DAYS TO CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE AGREEMENT. (Res. 09-08)

6D. GIVE ODS WRITTEN NOTIFICATION THAT THE DISTRICT INTENDS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OR AUTHORIZE EXCLUSIVE SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES FOLLOWING THE JANUARY 1, 2014 EXPIRATION OF THE EXISTING FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DISTRICT AND ODS.

6E. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO PURCHASE THREE SOLAR CIRCULATORS FROM SOLARBEE, INC., FOR $123,695.49.

6F. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR SEDIMENT SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEW OUTFALL WITH DIXON MARINE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 AND TOXSCAN AND THEIR AFFILIATE SOIL CONTROL LABS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.

6G. CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION ON THE TERM OF THE JANUARY 8, 2008 AGREEMENT WITH ABA ENERGY FROM 24 MONTHS TO 60 MONTHS.

6H. CONSIDERATION OF TRUNKLINE AND PLANT CAPACITY FEE INCREASE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010.

6I. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE LAST RESORT AND MARINA LLC.

6J. CONSIDERATION OF ATTENDANCE AT THE CASA 2009 SPRING CONFERENCE – (conference will be held in Napa April 29-May 2, 2009).

6K APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR DIABLO WATER DISTRICT NON-POTABLE WATER HYDRANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION WATER SUPPLY ON ISD PROPERTY.

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: April 1, 2009

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

ISD BOARD MEETING February 3, 2009

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT


DATE: Tuesday, February 3, 2009

TIME: 7:30 p.m.

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



1. Call to Order

2. Presentation of 20 Year Service Awards – Neil Sterud II

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of the Minutes of the January 6, 2009 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. AUTHORIZE GENERAL MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE COVELLO GROUP FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,634,449.

7B. ADOPT CHANGE ORDER POLICY FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT.

7C. AUTHORIZE GENERAL MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR IMPACT TO DELTA SMELT AND ITS HABITAT FROM THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT FOR THE AMOUNT OF $7,320.00.

7D. CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE BAY AREA RECYCLED WATER COALITION (BARWC).

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: January 28, 2009

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

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

Tuesday, November 25, 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

Thursday, October 30, 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

Thursday, October 02, 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