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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-04-20 Min - Board REGULAR MEETING i ApAl20, 1992 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was called to order by President Aguera at 7-07 PM in the TDPUD Board Room. ROLL CALL: Directors Joe Aguera, John Corbett, Richard Curran, Jim Maass and Patricia Sutton were present. EMPLOYEES PRESENT Ron Reynolds, Peter Hoizmeister and Susan Craig. CONSUL TANTS PRESENT. Peter Cuttita, attorney from Porter Simon, Graham, Phelps and Cuttita, Consulting Engineer, Keith Sauers. OTHERSPRESENT RolfGodon,M18MitchellandShannonBurrowofFrankB. Ha11&Ca were present in the audience. DISCUSSIONAND POSSIBLEACTIONREGARDING PARTICIPATIONBYDIRECTORS IN NRECA The Board was copied with various material relating to participation by Directors in the NRECA medical insurance program and an analysis of the possible tax implications prepared by Counsel Phelps. An opinion from the District's tax accountants, Arthur Andersen &Associates, has not yet been received. There was some discussion, and the Manager was directed to seek answers to the following questions: 1) 1f a person is not eligible for Medicare when the age of 65 is reached, does NRECA stillprovide full coverage? 2) What if only one Director wants to sign up for coverage with NRECA - what will be necessary to qualify? PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input. CONSIDERATION OF INSURANCE PROPOSALS,POSSIBLEACTION Mia Mitchell and Shannon Burrow of Frank B. Hall & Co. made a brief presentation explaining and comparing the insurance coverage renewal quotations. The District's property exposures for the 1992-93 policy term have remained essentially the same as the expiring, except for minor variations in the data processing equipment, 4120192 Pg 1 communications equipment and mechanics' tools. The payroll has Increased by • approximately 15%; this affects both general liability premiums and the umbrella liability premiums. The number of consumers has increased by approximately 6%, with an increase of about 2% in revenues. Cost of power increased by 3%, with a significant decrease in net revenues for 1991. Additionally, the total value ofautomobiles increased by23%, while the number of vehicles increased only by one. This increase in value is due primarily to the purchase of a 1991 line truck, the most valuable vehicle on the schedule. The net effect of the changes in exposure over the past yearhas been negligible except in the automobile section. Therefore, the renewal premiums are generally comparable with the expiring premiums. Director Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the Board renew the District's property and liability insurance through the NRECA program with Reliance and the Difference in Condition coverage with RL/,• further, that payment in the total amount of $185,835 be authorized. A//Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. • CONSIDERATION OFROLF GODON'S REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES Mr. Godon is building a 660 square foot house on Riverside Drive for an elderly lady. He is requesting that the PUD consider waiving the $1,333 fadlities fee in order to make affordable housing more of possibility. The elements of the District's water system were described it was noted that the facilities fee is for use of the system and fire flow, the connection fee/s for the on-site connection. The fees are intended to precisely recoup the cost of doing business. The cost ofmaking facilities available is the same fora 660square foot home as fora 2,500 square foothome. In light of these facts, Mr Godon's request was denied. DISCUSSION AND POSSiBLEACTION REGARDING NEW CAL TRANS BRIDGE AT HIGHWAY267 RIVER CROSSING At the last Board meeting, it was decided to lower the existing pipeline and to contract with Ca/Trans to provide a water line on the new bridge for future use. At that meeting, Water Superintendent Rally suggested an expanded project-to connect the bridge crossing line to the existing water system while traffic is diverted so there is no 4120192 Pg 2 need to go to the added expense in the future. The cost would be$224,600. Mr. Sauers • advised that it would most likely be 15 years before this connection is required. Afterdeliberation, DlrectorMaass moved thatthe Boardreafflm7/tsprevious action to lower the existing pipeline at the bridge crossing atan approximate cost of$77,000, and to have CalTrans place an 18"pipe in the new bridge at the cost of about$26,000; seconded by Director Sutton. All Directors, aye, with the exception of Director Aguera, who voted no. SO MOVED. DIRECTION REGARDING TDPUD LOGO ON VEHICLES The Board adjourned to the garage to lookat various size logos mounted on a PUD vehicle. Aftersome consideration, Director Corbett moved that the Districtuse the largest logo(but that the lettering be made larger than in the sample) on all vehicles except the wagons. The wagons are to have the small logos currently in use. The department to which a vehicle is assigned isnot Lobe included on the decal. Director Sutton seconded the motion. Ali Directors, aye, by voice vote, with the exception of Directors Aguera and Maass, who voted no. SO MOVED by majority. • POSSIBLEAWARO OFRECLOSER BIDS Only one bid forreclosers was received. The District specifies a recloser that only Cooper Power Systems can provide because ofits quality and for consistency. This enables staff to keep a single setofspare parts on hand and allows maintenance personnel to be familiar with the equipment. DirectorMaassmoved, and DirectorCorbettseconded, thatthe BoardadoptResolutionNo. 9210 awarding the contract for purchase of three electronic reclosers to Cooper Power Systems fora total price of$41,760. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye. SO RESOLVED. CONSIDERATION OF ELECTRIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH WOLFE ESTATES;POSSIBLE DIRECTION Wolfe Estates is 42 acres that will be subdivided into a 46 residential lot subdivision on property located north and adjacent to Old Highway 40 at the west end of Donner Lake. It will be constructed in four phases over a period of approximately five years. The agreement being considered/s for Phase l only. • Ron Reynolds, Acting Electric Planner, reviewed the site plan and explained the electrical construction. 4120192 Pg 3 The developer has paid the required deposits for plan review and document preparation, . has provided a blanket easement, and will pay the fees contained within the agreement upon execution. The agreement was prepared rn accordance with District standards. Director Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the Board approve the development agreement between the District and DonnerLake Investments for Phase 1 of Wolfe Estates. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. TDPUD FINANCING CORPORA T101V-POSSIBL EAPPOINTMENT OFA NEW MEMBER TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM VACATED BYFRAN BENOIT At the April 6 Board meeting, the Board accepted Fran Benoit's resignation from the Financing Corporation. Her term is due to expire on August 21, 1992 along with the term of Marilyn Dedmon. By consensus, the Board tabled the item and noted they would make both appointments in August. REVIEWOFREQUESTFROM CMUA TO PROVIDELEGAL ASSISTANCE TO WATSCO REPOWER TRANSMISSIONACCESS CMUA has asked the PUD and other utilities to help fund legal work in preparation of the WATSCo agreement. WATSCo would pro vide for open access to transmission and would utilize arbitration to resolve disputes. After some discussion, Director Corbett moved that the District contribute the amount of $1,200 to the California Municipal Utilities Association for WATSCo legal work;seconded by Director Maass. Alf Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION GIVING FINAL APPROVAL TO THE WAIVER OF CERTAIN CONNECTIONANDFA CILITIESFEESRELA TED TO THEGATEWAYCABINS AFTER RECEIVING LAFCO APPROVAL;POSSIBLEADOPTION Last May the Board voted to waive certain connectfon and facilfties fees for one of the Gateway Cabins under the context of providing recreational services (which the PUD Is authorrzed to provide pursuant to Sections 16463 and 16467. 1 of the Public Utility District Act). It was necessary to petition LAFCo for permission to provide recreational services to the limited extent of waiving these fees. Approval was granted on February 20, 1992. LAFCo requires the PUD to adopt a final resolution approving the waiver of fees. • 4120192 Pg 4 Director Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the Board approve Resolution • No. 9211 giving final approval to the waiver ofcenain connection and facilities fees related to the Gateway Cabins after receiving LAFCo approval. ROLL CALL: a/l Directors, aye. SO RESOL VED. CONSIDER4TIONOFMINUTES-APRIL 6, 1992,POSSIBLE DIRECTION DirectorMaess moved,and Director Corbettseconded, thatthe Board approve the minutes of April 6, 1992 as presented. A# Directors, aye, by voice vote with the exception of Director Sutton, who voted no. SO MOVED by majority vote. CORRESPONDENCE Each Director received an invitation from Sierra Pacific Power Company to an upcoming seminar on EMFs. Directors Aguera and Corbett expressed their interest in attending. BILLS FORAPPROVAL Director Corbett moved, and Director Maass seconded, that the Board approve the bills presented for consideration. A#Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. • STAFFREPORT A complete copy of the staff report has been attached to these minutes for reference. water quality report The water quality report for March 1992 indicates all samples were pure. Tahoe Donner pipeline projed T& S and Ford Construction will be back to complete the Tahoe Donner pipeline project soon. An inspection of the entire project will be conducted, and a punch list of items to be completed willbe developed. IfDirectors have anyconcems orspec/frcknowledge that w111 help detect problem areas, they were encouraged to advise staff. Financial statements January financial reports were provided. • 4120192 Pg 5 Pension investments The Finance Committee met with Wayne Richardson on April 15 to discuss pension investments and options available to diversifyand togain an improved rate ofretum. There was some consensus thatit would be advisable to invest a portion ofthe pension plan asset into a conservative stock equity mutual fund. Mr. Richardson will research and prepare a recommendation. The Finance Committee will meet again before the matter comes back to the Board. MISCELLANEOUS It was noted that copies of the Water Committee minutes were provided to all Directors. Under new FCC rules, WestStar Cable TV may be subject to County regulation. Several months ago, the District wrote and asked the Supervisors to check into the matter. It is believed that the Nevada County Board of Supervisors took some action recently, and the General Manager was asked to check. CLOSED SESSION . The Board adjourned to closed session at 948 PM to discuss two lawsuits in accordance with Government Code Section 54956.9 - SPPCo versus the PUD, Nevada County Superior Court Case No. 45757 and Placer County Case No. S 2180, PUD versus SPPCo. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION The Board returned to public session at approximately 10-40 PM. No action was taken or direction given as a result of closed session. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 10:41 PM T CKEEDONNER PUBLIC UTILITYDISTRICT j J eph R. Aguera, $! iden� Prepared b Susan M. Craig, Deputy District Clerk 4120192 Pg 6