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Home My WebLink About1992-09-21 Min - Board REGULAR MEETING September 21, 1992 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was called to order by President Aguera at 7:06 PM in the TDPUD Board Room. ROLL CALL: Directors Joe Aguera, John Corbett, Jim Maass and Patricia Sutton were present; Richard Curran was absent. EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Ron Reynolds, Mary Chapman, Scott Terrell, Sam Aubrey, Peter Holzmeister and Susan Craig. CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Attorney Steve Gross. OTHERS PRESENT: Bill Quisnell; Steve Teshara and Carol Hester of Truckee-North Tahoe Transportation Management Association;Scott Odegard and Sam Doaks of Sierra Pacific Power Company. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATION OFTHE DISTRICT'S CONFLICT OFINTEREST CODE It was Counsel's opinion that, based on his review of the District's current conflict of interest code and the recent changes in the District's organization, the code should be amended to require some newly created positions to be designated as positions which require the filing of disclosure statements. Director Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the Board authorize staff to submit a report to the Fair Political Practices Commission stating that the District's code is in need of amendment. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. The report must be submitted no later than October 1, 1992. The District will have 90 days from the date it submits its biennial report to comply with the procedures for amending its code. UNDERGROUND FEEDER NO. 3 PROJECT, TAHOE DONNER SUBSTATION - CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING CALLING FOR BIDS During the process of preparing the electric system master plan draft, one project identified as having significant benefit for the District's system was to extend the Tahoe Donner Substation Feeder No. 3 and connect it to Feeder No. 4 from the Truckee Substation. Feeder 3 in Tahoe Donner is currently underutilized; by making the interconnection to the Truckee Substation Feeder 4, it will give the flexibility to transfer loads between the two substations. A portion of the costs would be borne by Pacific Bell since they want to install conduits for future system improvements. 10 There was some discussion of the proposal and related environmental assessment requirements. The Board will be provided with a copy of the draft electric master plan 9/21/92 Pg 1 prepared by R. W. Beck and Associates, a list of the proposed projects and the drawings for the project. Director Corbett moved, and Director Maass seconded, that the Board adopt Resolution No. 9236 approving the plans, specifications and contract documents and issuing a call for bids for the Underground Feeder No. 3 Project; Tahoe Donner Substation. ROLL CALL: Corbett, Maass and Aguera, aye; Sutton, no; Curran, absent. SO RESOLVED. PUBLIC INPUT Truckee-North Tahoe Transportation Management Association Carol Hester and Steve Teshara of TNT/TMA were present to address the Board. Mr. Teshara explained that the Association is a public/private partnership dedicated to solving traffic congestion and air quality problems in the greater Truckee-North Tahoe- Incline Village resort triangle. It is the Association's belief that the economic and environmental health and vitality of the area requires business and government to collaborate in reducing traffic congestion, improving transit service and improving air quality. Regulatory mandates and the need for more travel choices have prompted the communities of the area to begin to develop solutions that more efficiently utilize and increase public and private transportation investments. Mr. Teshara reviewed the activities performed by TNT/TMA, the proposed services and membership dues. He asked that the PUD consider committing $1,000 towards the program at the next regular meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES ALONG GLENSHIRE DRIVE - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES OWNED BY SIERRA PACIFIC POWER COMPANY ALONG GLENSHIRE DRIVE - CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OFNEGATIVE DECLARATION-CONSIDERATION OF A FINDING OF DE MIN/MIS IMPACT - CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A CERTIFICATE OF FEE EXEMPTION The public hearing was opened at 7.45 PM Scott Odegard and Sam Doaks of Sierra Pacific Power Company were present. Mr. Doaks stated that the facilities along Glenshire Drive have not been offered for sale. He said SPPCo and the PUD have been negotiating for several years on the service territory issue and noted that a draft agreement has been prepared and is in the hands of the District. Further, he said Sierra Pacific will not serve any new customers within the District's boundaries until the arbitration initiated by the PUD is concluded. Discussion of these matters ensued. A customer within the District's boundaries currently being served by Sierra Pacific noted his concern over the PUD taking over, he indicated that he is pleased with his present arrangement. He was asked to bring in his bills from Sierra so a comparison could be 9/21/92 Pg 2 made. Bill Quisnell suggested that the eminent domain action be postponed since the issue could be resolved by binding arbitration. This could save the District money. The Directors asked to be provided with a list of properties that are a subject of the arbitration. There was no further input, and Director Maass moved that the public hearing be closed at 8.25 PM; seconded by Director Corbett. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. The chair ruled that action on this matter be delayed until after closed session. CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE A BALLOT FOR SPECIAL DISTRICT ALTERNATE TO NEVADA COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION The Board previously nominated Director Sutton to fill the vacant position of Special District Alternate on the Local Agency Formation Commission. Now it is time to submit the official vote. Director Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the Board vote for Pat Sutton as Special District Alternate on LAFCo for the term expiring in August of 1996. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OF A POLICY REGARDING THE FINANCING OF FEES AND/OR LINE EXTENSIONS This matter was put over until more information is received. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 8, 1992; POSSIBLE DIRECTION Director Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the Board approve the minutes of September 8, 1992 as presented. All Directors, aye, with the exception of Director Sutton who voted no. SO MOVED. CORRESPONDENCE The Manager presented a memorandum regarding proposed density credit for low income housing in Truckee to the Board. BILLS FOR APPROVAL Director Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the Board approve the bills presented for consideration. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. 9/21/92 Pg 3 Director Maass moved that staff be authorized to transfer the money for payment of the Sandel/Avery bill out of the COP funds on deposit with the Local Agency Investment Fund to reimburse the general fund; seconded by Director Corbett. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. STAFF REPORT Sale of Donner Lake Utility Company A public meeting will be held by the staff of the California PUC regarding the sale of Donner Lake Utility Company to Del Oro Water Company. The meeting will be at 7:30 PM on October 7 at the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District Community Center. Manager Holzmeister will be attending. California Department of Forestry lease termination A question was raised at the last Board meeting as to whether the CDF gave proper notification on termination of their lease. The lease requires a 120 day cancellation notice. CDF notified the District in August of their intention to vacate, so they have complied with the terms. SPPCo rate increase proposal Sierra Pacific has filed a rate increase request with the California PUC. Mr. Holzmeister will keep the Board informed. CLOSED SESSION At approximately 8:35 PM, the Board adjourned to closed session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation, specifically, the arbitration of Glenshire facilities with Sierra Pacific Power Company in accordance with Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1). RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION The Board returned to public session at 8:54 PM. PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES ALONG GLENSHIRE DRIVE By unanimous roll call vote, the Board voted to approve the purchase of electric facilities owned by Sierra Pacific Power Company along Glenshire Drive; to adopt Resolution No. 9237 authorizing the filing of a notice of determination and negative declaration, to make a finding of de minimis impact, and to authorize the filing of a certificate of fee exemption. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 9/21/92 Pg 4 -..-.--................ .... PM. TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT �- o oep R. Aguer President f Prepared by -, Susan M. Craig, Deputy District Clerk smC 9/21/92 Pg 5