HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-11-21 Min - Board REGULAR MEETING
November 21, 1994
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The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District
was called to order at 7:10 PM in the TDPUD Board Room by President Maass.
ROLL CALL: Directors Joe Aguera, Bob Jones, James Maass and Patricia Sutton were
present; Director John Corbett was absent.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT.• Susan Craig, Peter Holzmeister, Kathy Neus and Bob Quinn.
CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Attorneys Christina Bark and Steve Gross; Consulting
Engineer Keith Sauers.
OTHERS PRESENT: There were no others present in the audience.
1994 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, PROSSER HEIGHTS - CONSIDERATION
OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 - CONSIDERATION OF PROGRESS
PAYMENT NO. 6
The project is approximately 93% complete in about 100% of the contract time. Items left
to be completed include painting of the Prosser annex tank, Prosser annex well building
and Prosser Heights hydropneumatic station mechanical equipment, completion of
electrical work at the Prosser annex well and Prosser Heights hydropneumatic station,
completion of modifications at the Airport well sand separator and installation of the flow
meter at the Prosser annex well.
Along with several other routine items, the change order includes installation of a
guardrail for protection of the well building, construction of an erosion control structure
at the cross country pipeline and a 55 day extension of time. It was noted that outdoor
painting and some erosion control work will probably have to be put off until spring.
Director Aguera moved, and Director Sutton seconded, that with respect to the 1994
Water System Improvements, Prosser Heights, the Board approve Contract Change
Order No. 4 submitted by Wunschel & Small in the amount of$8,400.48 and the contract
time be extended for 55 days; further, that the Board approve Wunschel & Small's
Periodic Estimate for partial Payment No. 6 in the amount of$79,480.35. All Directors,
aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED.
CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL FROM SAUERS ENGINEERING TO PERFORM
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PROPOSITION 55, PHASE Ill
The Chairman noted that this item is not yet ready for discussion.
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• DISCUSSION OF 1993-1994 GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT; POSSIBLE APPROVAL
OF A LETTER OF RESPONSE
The Board reviewed the draft response to the Nevada County 1993-94 Grand Jury Report
and, thereafter, Director Aguera moved that the Board approve the letter, as modified, for
signature by the President. Director Jones seconded the motion. All Directors, aye, by
voice vote. SO MOVED.
PUBLIC INPUT
There was no public input.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT SURPLUS AND ISSUING A CALL FOR BIDS
After determining that the bid opening date would be set for February 1, 1995, Director
Jones moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 9441 declaring certain electrical
equipment surplus and issuing a call for bids. Director Aguera seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL: Corbett, absent; all other Directors, aye. SO RESOLVED.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 17 AND
NOVEMBER 14, 1994
® Director Jones moved, and Director Aguera seconded, that the Board approve the
minutes of October 17, 1994 as presented. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED.
Director Jones moved, and Director Aguera seconded, that the Board approve the
minutes of November 14, 1994 as presented. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO
MOVED.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF BILLS
After reviewing the list of bills and receiving answers to several questions, Director Sutton
moved that they be approved for payment; seconded by Director Aguera. All Directors,
aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED.
The Manager is to provide further information to the Board on the McGinty/High Street
line extension.
STAFF REPORTS
Complete copies of the department heads' reports are attached to these minutes for
reference.
• MISCELLANEOUS
The Board indicated its intent to adopt a resolution of appreciation and acknowledgment
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• for retiring Director John Corbett at the next Board meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:08 PM, the Board adjourned to closed session to discuss the following:
a) Conference with labor negotiator, PeterHoizmeister;employee organization,
Local 1245, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Government
Code Section 54957.6
b) Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation between
TDPUD and Sierra Pacific Power Company, two cases,
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
c) Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation, claim of
Pacific Bell, Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
d) Conference with labor negotiator pursuant to Section 54957.6,
agency negotiator, Steve Gross - unrepresented employee,
General Manager
RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
® The Board returned to public session at 10:55 PM. It was reported that, with respect to
existing litigation, the Board rejected the claim of Pacific Bell.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:56
PM.
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Bob Jones, Pr si e
Prepared by _a
Susan M. Craig, Deputy District Clerk
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