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Home My WebLink About1992-03-02 Min - Board REGULAR MEETING March 2, 1992 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was called to order by President Aguera at 7.08 PM in the TDPUD Board Room. ROLL CALL: Directors Joe Aguera, Richard Curran, James Maass and Patricia Sutton were present; John Corbett was expected. EMPLOYEES PRESENT Susan Craig, Peter Holzmeister and Dave Rully. CONSUL TANTSPRESENT.•Attomeys Steve GrossandJohnPhelps, Consulting Engineer Keith Sauers. OTHERS PRESENT Mr. and Mrs. Duane Haddock. STATUS REPORTS;POSSIBLE DIRECTIONAND/ORACTION Donner Creek well At the February 18, 1992 Board meeting direction was given to proceed with plans and specifications for inspection, cleaning and pump replacement at the Donner Creek well. It was noted that the existing pump was not performing as it should; staff reversed the electrical leads to the motor, which resulted in an increase in performance from about 190 gallons per minute to approximately 560 gallons per minute. Now, the well performance can bere-evaluated, theinflowfrom Donner Creekcan beanalyzed, andsummerdemands can be met with the old pump. Since the pump is 15 years old it will eventually need to be replaced, but Sauers Engineering will postpone the work until further direction is given by the Board. Director Corbett arrived at this point in the meeting, approximately 7.•12 PMM, Highway267bridge It was learned that, contrary to advice from CalTrans, the State Water Quality Control Board, Lahontan Region, did not require stream channel work to be done. Sauers Engineering has requested that Cal Trans furnish technical information justifying why the work on channel alignment is necessary. . 3.2192 Pq 1 Additionally, Pacific Bell has been notified that the/rproposed utility relocation will damage • District facilities; the PUD has insisted that they not proceed as intended Ca/Trans was also advised. Cal Trans continues to clam thatthe Distactisresponsible forrelocating its facilities buthas not confirmed that binding documents exist. Olympic Heights pipeline Proposals for archaeological services were called for and received. lfthe District plans to proceed with selection of an archaeological consultant, appropriate District staff should review the proposals so that a list ofpotential candidates can be generated and interviews scheduled. /f the District plans to defer the project, the consultants submitting proposals should be notified as to the status of the project. After some discussion, Director Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that all the options for the Olympic Heights pipeline project be reviewed at the next meeting. (This is to include an analysis of the various options, pros and cons, estimated budgets for the options, alternatives to the loop system,every avenue Is to be explored.) The proposals for archaeological services wi//then be considered. Al(Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. PUBLIC INPUT East River Street properties Duane Haddock appeared before the Board to express a concern over the recent survey performedbyNevadaCityEng/neenngonEastR/verStreetpropert/es. Mr. Haddockowns APN 19-160-30,just east of a small parcel owned by the District(APN 19-160-34). The survey shows everything in that section to be offby about25'-the PUD pump house is on Sierra Pacificpropeny;the Haddock's carportis on PUDproperty, the Stevens'garage is on Haddock property, etc. He explained that an incorrect survey was done In 1901, and requested the District's assistance in clearing up the matter. Director Maass moved that Counsel Phelps be directed to draft appropriate correspondence to Nevada Countyrequesting that theyrespond to the Districtas to how they willhandle the problem. A copy of the letter should be sent to all affected property owners. Director Corbett seconded the motion. SO MOVED by consensus. &"2 Pg 2 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORL71NG A CALL FOR VEHICLE BIDS The proposed resolution and contract documents were reviewed. It was noted that although the requirement for performance bonds has been lifted, the District must still request bid bonds. Director Curran moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the Board adopt Resolution No. 9203 approving specifications and calling for bids on vehicles as provided for in the 1992 budget, the contract documents are to Include several changes suggested by Counsel. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye. SO RESOLVED. Director Corbett moved that the multi purpose sport utility vehicle and the 112 ton service truck be metallic blue rather than yellow, seconded by Director Curran. All Directors, aye, with the exception ofAguera, who voted no. SO MOVED. Director Corbett moved that larger decals be placed on the doors of all District vehicles along with "Truckee DonnerPublic UNItyDlstnct, "also, the department to which the vehicle is assigned is to be noted on the door- Water, Electricand Technical Services. The motion was seconded by Director Curran. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. • REVIEWOFRECOMMENDATIONSAND POSSIBLEAWARD OFBIDS After evaluatYng the recommendations made bythe PurchasingAgentand confirming that his analysis tookinto consideration the transformerloadlosses, DirectorMaassmoved that transformer bids be awarded as follows: Schedules A, C and Fto Cooper Power Systems for a total price of$24,560; Schedules B and G to WESCO for a total price of$16,511; Schedules D, Ea nd H to Western States Electric fora total price of$20,705. Director Corbett seconded the motion. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. In accordance with the Purchasing Agents recommendations, Director Maass moved that awards for wire bids be made as follows: Schedule A to King Wire and Cable Corporation for a total price of$5,319; Schedules B, C F and G to Western States Electric for a total price of$17247 Schedules D and E to be awarded to WESCO for a total price of $3,088.50. The motion was seconded by Director Corbett. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES SETTING FORTH ELECTRIC AND WATER CONNECTION FEES • 3/2192 Pg 3 Since state lawrequires apublic hearing when fee increases are being considered, Director Maass moved that staff be directed to schedule such a hearing for 7.30 PM at the next regularmeeting, March 16, 1992;secondedbyDirector Corbett. AWirectors, aye,by voice vote. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OFMINUTES-FEBRUARY 18 1992, POSSIBLE DIRECTION Director Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the minutes of February 18, 1992 be approved as presented. AU Directors, aye, with the exception of Director Sutton who voted no. SO MOVED. CORRESPONDENCE Regarding the draft letter on the affordable housing issue discussed at the last PUD Board meeting, Director Curran moved that the Manager be directed to submit it to the Editor of the Sierra Sun for publication; seconded by Director Corbett. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. BILLS FORAPPROVAL . Director Corbett moved, and Director Maass seconded that the bills presented for consideration be approved for payment. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. CLOSED SESSION At&30 PM the Board adjourned to dosed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)to discussNevada CountySupenorCourt Case No.45757 Sierra PadficPower versus the Truckee Donner PUD, and Section 54957 to discuss personnel matters. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION The meeting was returned to public session at approximately 9.04 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:05 PMM, TRUCKEEDONNER PUBLIC UTILITYDISTRICT • 312192 Pg 4 r �A J. R'Aguera, Pr ent {f Prepared by Susan M. Craig, Deputy District Clerk smc 0 i 312192 Pg 5