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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-07-06 Min - Board REGULAR MEETING July 6, 1992 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was called to order at 7:06 PM by President Aguera in the TDPUD Board Room. ROLL CALL: Directors Joe Aguera, John Corbett, Richard Curran, Jim Maass and Patricia Sutton were present. EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Peter Holzmeister, Dave Rully and Susan Craig. CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Consulting Engineer Keith Sauers;Attorneys Steve Gross and John Phelps; Bob Rauch. OTHERS PRESENT: Pete Etchert of SEA and Bill Quisnell. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REPAIR AND RECOATING OF AIRPORT WELL TANK Two bids were received and opened for the repair and recoating of the Airport well tank on June 25 - RDC, Inc. in the amount of$22,945, and Skill-Painting, Inc. in the amount of $26,890. The low bid is less than the Engineer's estimate. Also, RDC has performed prior projects for the District including construction of the Donner Trails and Soma Sierra tanks. Their • performance has been satisfactory. Director Corbett moved, and Director Maass seconded, that the Board award the contract for repair and recoating of the Airport well tank to RDC, Inc. of Sparks, Nevada in the amount of $22,945. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. TAHOE DONNER PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT - CONSIDERATION OF PROGRESS PAYMENTS AND REDUCING CONTRACTORS' RETENTIONS T&S Construction and Ford Construction have completed all contract items for Contracts A, B and C, the Tahoe Donner Pipeline Replacement Project. SEA and PUD staff have verified the actual completion of the work in accordance with the terms of the contract. In the clean-up phase of the project, both contractors were very responsive in addressing the homeowners' concerns. The disputed claims that are currently being assessed are very few in number, small in monetary value, and should be resolved in the near future. Based upon the completion of the contract items and the substantial completion of all homeowners' claims and concerns, SEA is recommending that the 10% retention be lowered to 5%. The guarantee for the project is for a period of 18 months commencing on the date of • acceptance of the work. The underground portion of the contracts has been in service since before the winter shutdown in November of 1991. This provided the PUD with an 7/6/92 Pg 1 additional winter on the guarantee period. Consideration of acceptance and authorization to file the notice of completion will be scheduled for the next regular meeting. Director Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the retention for Ford Construction and T&S Construction on this project be lowered from 10% to 5%, and that the following progress payments be approved: Contract A, No. 7, in the amount of $120,627.40 to T&S Construction; Contract B., No. 6, in the amount of $284,370.75 to Ford Construction; Contract C, No. 7, in the amount of$40,106.78 to T&S Construction. A. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. STREET LIGHTING - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION The PUD recently received a letter from Ken Aronson asking about the possibility of installing a street light on Highway 267 at Glenshire Road; the letter was also published in the Sierra Sun. The Manager met with Nevada County Supervisor Tucker and John Rumsey of CalTrans. They agreed that street lighting is a public safety function that falls within the purview of a city, county or state, and the PUD should not be making decisions on placement of street lights. Director Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the Manager be directed to draft a policy addressing the installation, operation and maintenance of street lights for • consideration by the Board at the next regular meeting. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input. CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDERS TO TENANT IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT After the proposed change orders were explained to the Board, Director Maass moved that the Board approve the following: Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $1,617.03 for labor and materials to install electrical, phone and computer cable conduits in the ceiling; Change Order No. 2 in the amount of-$600 for changing the specified light fixture to a standard light fixture; Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $3,020.76 to cover the actual cost of carpet and installation. Director Corbett seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Corbett, Curran, Maass and Aguera, aye; Sutton, no. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - JUNE 1 AND 15, 1992; POSSIBLE DIRECTION Director Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the minutes of June 1, 1992 be approved as corrected. ROLL CALL: Corbett, Curran, Maass and Aguera, aye; Sutton, no. SO MOVED. . Director Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the minutes of June 15, 1992 7/6/92 Pg 2 be approved as presented. ROLL CALL: Corbett, Curran, Maass and Aguera, aye; Sutton, no. SO MOVED. • CORRESPONDENCE Placer County Counsel The Board acknowledged receipt of the letter from Placer County Counsel regarding the biennial review and report regarding local agency conflict of interest codes. The report must be submitted to the Fair Political Practices Commission not later than October 1 stating whether any amendment to the code is necessary. if amendments are necessary, they must be submitted to the code reviewing body within 90 days. Director Maass moved, and Director Sutton seconded, that Counsel Phelps review the conflict of interest code as required and report back to the Board; further, that Placer County Counsel be advised of the District's action. Charles Mesner Note was made of a letter received this date from Charles Mesner (P. O. Box 8906) regarding a system design problem on Skisiope in Tahoe Donner which affects about 40 lots. According to the Water Superintendent, a pressure reducing station should be installed, and the system tied into another line. The parts to build the station are on hand • and the cost for the project would be minimal. The Board indicated this should be taken care of before winter. Mr. Rully will have costs available for consideration at the next Water Committee meeting. BILLS FOR APPROVAL Director Maass moved that the bills presented for consideration be approved for payment; seconded by Director Corbett. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. STAFF REPORT A complete copy of the staff report is attached hereto for reference. Meter reading devices The devices are performing and are being used each day. Eric Sandel has been busy with SCADA issues and has not had an opportunity to investigate the meter reading device problem; however, a report from Mr. Sandel should be available at the next meeting. Financial reports • Attached are the financial reports for the month of May consisting of an investment report, statement of general fund, electric and water balance sheets, electric and water income 7/6/92 Pg 3 statements. • Proposition 55 feasibility meeting Previously, the Board authorized calling for a public hearing relative to Proposition 55 for Monday, July 13. The advertising notice was not finalized in time to meet the public notice requirement and, therefore, the Manager changed the date of the hearing to July 20. CLOSED SESSION The Board adjourned to closed session at 7:57 PM for the purpose of discussing personnel matters in accordance with Government Code Section 54957. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION The Board returned to public session at 9:22 PM. There was no action taken or direction given as a result of closed session. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9.23 PM, TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT _ Z r o 'ep R. Aguera, #6 sident Prepared by Susan M. Craig, Deputy District Cterk smc 7/6(92 Pg 4