HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-01-20 Min - Board REGULAR MEETING
January 20, 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 Joseph Aguera, John Corbett, Richard Curran, James Maass,
Patricia Sutton and were present.
EMPLOYEESPRESENT. Mary Chapman, Mike Connell, Susan Craig, Bruce Grow, Peter
Holzmeister, Maria Chavez Martinez, Pete Silva and Joe Straub were present.
CONSUL TANTS PRESENT Attomeys Steve Gross and John Phelps.
OTHERSPRESENT.•Among those present in the audience were Catherine Gibbs from the
Sierra Sun,MistyRamirez, MylindaMonroe, TroyDeVoe, DavidOrebaugh, Melissa Hebert
Melissa Praxmarer, Art Nevarez and Stian Fredirksen.
WORKSHOP ON THE PROPOSED 1992 BUDGET
• The electric operations budget projects expenditures of $7279,319 and revenues of
$8,319,640, resulting in$1,040,321 being available for capital investment. As a result, no
rate increase is being recommended in the 1992 operating year.
During 1992, the electric system masterplan willbe completed, the facility fee schedule will
be reviewed to guarantee compliance with AB 1600 and to make sure they adequately
support the need forexpanded facilities resulting from new development. Staff will continue
to place an emphasis on system operation and preventive maintenance, the phase
balancing program and right-of-way clearance. A program of substation operation and
preventive maintenance willbe initiated;the utility planning system willbe perfected. The
District will continue to participate in the Northern California Power Agency.
The water operations budget projects expenses for 1992 of$2,675, 131 and revenues of
$2,776, 105. This results in a surplus of$100,974 which can be used to support in vestment
in capital facilities. Additional revenues will need to be raised during the coming five years,
and a series of annual rate increases is being proposed to meet financing obligations. An
8% increase in 1992 is being proposed.
During 1992, the telemetry system willbe upgraded,-an emphasis willbe placed on system
. maintenance; additional water quality monitoring willbe performed. Line replacement in
Tahoe Donner will continue in the years ahead until the entire system has been completed.
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PUBLIC INPUT
There was no public input.
PUBLIC HEARING - ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED
WATER RATE ORDINANCE
The public hearing was opened at 8:07 PM. It was explained that additional re venues are
needed in the Water Department to meet financing obligations. A series of annual rate
increases is planned. An 8% increase for 1992 was proposed.
Responding to Catherine Gibbs'question, a comparison between PUD waterrates and the
rates charged by other local Districts was given.
Director Corbett moved to close the public hearing at 8:15 PM; seconded by Director
Curran. Director Sutton, no, all other Directors, aye. SO MOVED.
DirectorCurranmoved,and Director Corbettseconded, thattheBoardadoptOrdinanceNo.
9202 establishing water rates. ROLL CALL: Corbett, Curran, Maass and Aguera, aye;
Sutton, no. SO ORDAINED.
• POSSIBLEAPPROVAL OF THE 1992 BUDGET
Director Curran moved that the Board accept the budget as presented, seconded by
Director Corbett. ROLL CALL: Corbett, Curran, Maass and Aguera, aye;Sutton, abstain.
SO MOVED.
SCADA SYSTEM - CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT BETWEEN DISTRICT AND
SANDEL/AVERY
The Board reviewed the draft agreement with Sandel/Avery Engineering for design of a
SCADA system at a cost of$27 700.
After some discussion, the Manager was directed to discuss errors and omissions
insurance with Sandel/Avery Engineering and report back to the Board
DIRECTION REGARDING THE MINUTES OFJANUARY6, 1992
Director Maass moved that the minutes of January 6, 1992 be approved as presented;
. seconded by Director Curran. All Directors, aye, with the exception ofDirector Sutton who
voted no. SO MOVED.
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• CORRESPONDENCE
Several letters complimenting staff were received and mentioned
BILLS FORAPPROVAL
Director Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the bills presented for
consideration be approved for payment. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board adjoumed to closed session at 8.47 PM to discuss pending litigation and
personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(b)(1), 54956.9(c)and
54957.
RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
The meeting was returned to public session at approximately 9:32 PM. There was no
action as a result of closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjoumed at 9:33 PM.
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Prepared by
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