CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING

Joint Meeting with the Board of Directors of Diablo Water District

September 13, 2006

MINUTES

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

President Campbell called to order an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa Water District at 6:30 p.m., 3760 Neroly Road, Oakley, California. 

 

ROLL CALL

Contra Costa Water District

 

            Directors Present:                      Joseph L. Campbell, President

                                                            Elizabeth R. Anello, Vice President

                                                            Bette Boatmun

                                                            John A. Burgh

            Directors Absent:                       Karl L. Wandry 

            Acting General Manager:            Kurt G. Ladensack

            Legal Counsel:                           Robert B. Maddow

            District Secretary:                      Sharon L. Burris

 

ROLL CALL

Diablo Water District

 

            Directors Present:                      Jack de Fremery, President

                                                            Howard Hobbs, Vice President

                                                            Edward Garcia

                                                            Richard Head

                                                            Kenneth Crockett          

            General Manager:                       Mike Yeraka

            Legal Counsel:                           Jeffrey D. Polisner

 

President Campbell reported that all Contra Costa Water District Directors were present with the exception of Director Wandry.   He also reported that Director Wandry had previously notified the Board of his absence. 

 

President de Fremery reported that all Diablo Water District (DWD) Directors were present.    

 

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

 

There were no changes to the agenda.

PUBLIC COMMENT 

 

President Campbell asked for comments from the public.  There were no public comments.

 

DISCUSSION & INFORMANTION

 

1.         Randall-Bold Water Treatment Plant Complex Update

 

Acting General Manager Kurt Ladensack noted that Director of Construction Pete Schoemann would be making a presentation and providing an update on the progress being made at the Randall-Bold Water Treatment Plant (RBWTP) Complex.    

 

Mr. Schoemann reported that there were currently seven projects under construction at the facility and identified them as the Solids Lagoon Project; the Sedimentation Basins Project; the CCWD/City of Brentwood Water Treatment Plant Project; the City of Brentwood Pump Station Project; the Filter Media Replacement Project; the pH Control System Project; and the DWD Blending Facility Project.  Using an aerial photo, he identified the location of the projects at the facility. 

 

Mr. Schoemann advised that the Sedimentation Basin Project was approximately 75-80 percent complete.  The project will restore Randall Bold capacity to 40 mgd, with CCWD at 25 mgd and DWD at 15 mgd.  He reported that the project required Department of Health Services permit modification and that the permit would take approximately 9-12 months to complete. 

 

Mr. Schoemann reported that the Solids Lagoons Project was located on District property, was shared by both water treatment plants, and was being paid for by CCWD and the City of Brentwood.  Mr. Schoemann advised that the CCWD/City of Brentwood Water Treatment Plant would bring the City of Brentwood to 6 mgd at Randall-Bold and that there would be minimal sharing of facilities.  He advised that the PG&E connection and the solids lagoons would be shared and that project staff would be trained at both facilities.  He indicated that the plant would be on-line in 2008. 

 

Mr. Schoemann reported that the City of Brentwood Pumping Station would be part of the new water treatment plant and would be connected to Randall-Bold.  He advised that the project was completed this summer and that it was presently in service. 

 

Mr. Schoemann reported on the Filter Media Project and noted that the filter media had never been replaced.  The work was being completed as part of the Sedimentation Basin Project and the cost would be shared by Randall-Bold partners, including DWD.  He reviewed the pH Control System Project and explained the importance of the project, which was to meet bromate regulation.  He advised that the anticipated completion date for the project was May 2007 and the cost would be shared by all Randall-Bold partners.

 

Responding to a questions from Director Boatmun concerning the distance between the Randall-Bold Water Treatment Plant and the City of Brentwood’s city limit, Mr. Schoemann responded that it was approximately five or six miles. 

 

President Campbell commented that Mr. Schoemann was the CCWD Manager for the project and thanked Mr. Schoemann for his presentation.  He then introduced Assistant General Manager of Administration Kurt Ladensack and Assistant General Manager of Engineering Tom Linville and explained their respective positions with the District. 

 

2.               Diablo Water District Wells Project. 

 

DWD Board President Jack de Fremery reported that Mr. Yeraka would be giving an update on the DWD Wells Project. 

 

Mr. Yeraka’s presentation included an update on the project since the last joint Board meeting on June 29, 2005.  He explained that a new well had put in at Glenn Park.  He remarked that the DWD Board was concerned that the new well would not hinder the shallow aquifer.  Careful monitoring of the wells revealed that the aquifer was not being impacted.   

 

Responding to a question from President Campbell asked concerning who the contractor was, Mr. Yeraka indicated it was Luhdorff and Scalamini, Consulting Engineers and Camp Dresser and McKee (CDM).  Mr. Yeraka advised that the pipeline was designed by Belleci and Associates and CDM.   He commented that the distance from Glenn Park to the Randall-Bold Water Treatment Plant was approximately four miles. 

 

Mr. Yeraka explained the process with and without blending Randall-Bold water and how the chemicals were released.  He explained that the computerized system can analyze and automatically adjust flow levels to control the amount of total dissolved solids (TDS).  He reported that DWD does not want to exceed 280 part TDS in the system.  He indicated that when the TDS reach above 140 parts per million, the public will notice the hardness of the water.  Using a control screen graphic, he explained how the water hardness indictors climb and the computer system automatically meters the TDS.  Referencing a graph, he explained the total dissolved solids with blended vs. Randall-Bold water.   He reported that the project was accomplishing what it was designed to do. 

 

Responding to a question from President Campbell concerning whether DWD had power backup, Mr. Yeraka indicated that the well system does not have power backup but they do have a generator at the blending facility.  Mr. Yeraka advised that well water would only come into the system when Randall-Bold was running.  The system would automatically shut down when the power at Randall-Bold was off.

 

Mr. Yeraka reported that the Wells Project was a two and one-half year project and provided 25 percent back up water.   The project would lower chlorides during drought periods and increase system capacity.  The project also helps control costs and currently provides 2 mgd of water from the wells.    

 

A review of the costs and benefits of the project indicated that it required $7.5 million in capital.  The annual cost was $750,000, with $450,000 for developer fees and $300,000 from rate payers.  There was an anticipated annual savings of approximately $900,000 with approximately $600,000 in annual rate payer savings. 

 

Director Boatmun asked if all DWD customers receive blended water.  Mr. Yeraka responded yes, that the blending was distributed in an equitable manner.    

 

President Campbell asked Mr. Maddow and Mr. Polisner if Director Comments could be added to the agenda.  Mr. Maddow and Mr. Polisner concurred that they could be added. 

 

Director Burgh commented that he was happy to see the projects come together and provide flexibility for both agencies.  He also commented that approximately every 20 years there was a drought and that this area was overdue.  He indicated that adding the Brentwood Water Treatment Plant would add another layer of water supply.

 

Director Boatmun thanked DWD for the barbeque and expressed her desire to have the joint meeting become an annual event.  She commented that she found DWD’s Wells Project interesting. 

 

Director Head stated that he was happy to be in attendance and very proud of what DWD was doing. 

 

Director Crockett commented positively on the Wells Project and noted that the project “sells itself.” 

 

Director Hobbs commented that it was good to see everyone again.  He indicated that he would like to see more of the plant expansion at a later date. 

 

Vice President Anello commented that it was a fascinating presentation on the developing of the wells and that it appeared to be a good, effective project.    She wished DWD well.

 

President de Fremery commented that he was very excited about the project and noted that he looked forward to having more meetings in the future.

 

Director Garcia shared the same belief as the other Directors and added that he was very proud of the project.  He thanked the CCWD Board for coming.

 

President Campbell thanked DWD on behalf of the CCWD Board.  He reported that Mr. Bishop was unable to attend due to attending to AwwaRF business in China.

 

At 7:05 p.m., President Campbell adjourned the meeting.  The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors was scheduled for September 20, 2006 commencing at 6:30 p.m., at 1331 Concord Avenue, Concord.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                Joseph L. Campbell

                                                                                                President

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

                                               

Sharon L. Burris

District Secretary