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Home My WebLink About1993-07-19 Min - Board Director Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the Board approve payment ® of$14,742.04 to the Truckee Sanitary District for repair of sewer laterals in the Tahoe Donner Pipeline Replacement Project area. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. PROPOSITION 55 PROJECT- CHLORINATION STATIONS - PROGRESS REPORT- CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS NO. 1 AND NO. 2 Consulting Engineer Keith Knibb advised that consideration of Periodic Estimate for Partial Payment No. 1 to JJM Engineering Construction, Inc. should be considered but was not placed on the agenda. Director Maass moved, and Director Sutton seconded, that the Board state its finding that there is a need to take action that arose after the agenda had been prepared and that it add consideration of the progress payment to JJM to the agenda. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. The periodic estimate covers the period from June 9 to June 30, 1993. The two change orders were previously authorized and the work has been completed. Director Maass moved that the Board approve Contract Change Orders No. 1 and 2 to JJM Engineering Constructors, Inc. for the Prop 55 Chlorination Stations Project; seconded by Director Corbett. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. Director Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the Board approve payment of Periodic Estimate for Partial Payment No. 1 in the amount of $19,188.45 to JJM Engineering Constructors, Inc. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. The amount requested in Periodic Estimate No. 1 represents 11% of the contract amount and was completed in approximately 14% of the contract time. PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input. CONSIDERATION OF REESTABLISHING A WATER LINE RIVER CROSSING AT DOWNTOWN BRIDGE; CONSIDERATION OF A STAFF REPORT- CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT TO DISPENSE WITH BIDDING Last year the District constructed pipelines at the new Truckee River Bridge utilizing new pipeline in the bridge in order to bypass the existing underground pipeline crossing. A portion of the underground pipeline was removed to accommodate the bridge construction. At this time, the District has an opportunity to replace that section of pipeline and reestablish the under river crossing. 7119193 Pg 2 Perata Excavating Company, the CalTrans sub-contractor installing utility facilities, will • replace approximately 80 lineal feet of 12 inch diameter pipeline for the District at a cost of$40,000 or will work by force account on a time and materials basis. The force account would be based on prevailing wage rates, equipment rental and surcharge rates published by CalTrans. After some discussion, Director Maass moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 9337 directing that competitive bidding be dispensed with in connection with the District's reconnection of a water line crossing the Truckee River. The motion was seconded by Director Corbett. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye. SO RESOLVED, Director Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the Board accept the proposal from Perata Excavation Company, Inc. to perform the water line replacement (approximately 80 lineal feet of 12 inch diameter pipeline) at a cost of $40,000. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL FROM ARTHUR ANDERSEN TO PERFORM AUDIT SERVICES Director Maass moved that the Board accept the proposal from Arthur Andersen & Co. to perform the District's audits for 1993, 1994 and 1995 in the respective amounts of $26,500, $27,300 and $29,000. Director Sutton seconded the motion. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OF RADIO REPEATER SITE LEASE AGREEMENT; POSSIBLE ACTION Truckee Fire Protection District is requesting permission to install a radio repeater station at Donner View tank and Counsel Steve Gross prepared an appropriate draft lease agreement. Director Sutton moved that the Board approve the radio repeater site lease agreement between the TDPUD and the Truckee Fire Protection District. The rent per year shall be $50 in advance; Clause 3(C) addressing rent adjustments is to be eliminated. Further, when similar leases are being renewed, the rental fees shall be changed from $1 to $50 per year. Director Jones seconded the motion. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OFA PERFORMANCE REVIEWAND POSSIBLE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT FOR THE ELECTRIC SUPERINTENDENT After some discussion, Director Jones moved that the Board approve an increase in the Electric Superintendent's salary to $60,900 per year effective June 11, 1993; seconded by Director Maass. ROLL CALL: Corbett, Jones, Maass and Aguera, aye; Sutton, no. SO • 7119193 Pg 3 • MOVED. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JULY 6, 1993; POSSIBLE ACTION Director Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the Board approve the minutes of July 6, 1993 as presented. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye, with the exception of Director Sutton who voted no. SO MOVED. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence discussed by the Board. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF BILLS After some discussion and clarification of the list of bills, 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. Director Maass moved that the Board authorize transfer out of the Certificates of Participation funds on deposit with the Local Agency Investment Fund the amount of $37,769.30 to reimburse the general fund for SCADA related bills. Director Corbett seconded the motion. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. • STAFF REPORT A complete copy of the Staff Report is attached hereto for reference. Water Quality Report Attached is the bacteriological report for the month of June 1993. Martis Valley Annexation Nevada County LAFCo has advised that it wishes to retain jurisdiction over any application the District submits to annex the Placer County portions of Martis Valley. LAFCo will review its fee policy once the PUD's application is received. The issue has been referred to the District's Water Committee for further analysis, report and recommendation. Standby generator The possibility of converting a District bucket truck that will soon be out of service to a flatbed and mounting a 350 kw generator on it to solve the standby generator portability problem was discussed. The Board indicated its approval of the recommendation and • 7119193 Pg 4 . asked that the matter be placed on the next meeting agenda for action. Alta California Special District Seminars in Kings Beach Directors interested in attending the "Good Boardmanship" workshop in Kings Beach on August 18 should contact Susan Craig. Purchase of tires in Auburn A question was raised at the last meeting regarding purchase of tires in Auburn. Each year the District purchases tires under the State of California contract. The Auburn vendor was the successful low bidder. Scott Terrell's memoranda Attached are two memoranda from Scott Terrell to keep the Board informed on District activities in the community. CLOSED SESSION At 8:17 PM, the Board adjourned to closed session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation in accordance with Government Code Sections 54956.9(b)(1) and (c) and the . Black grievance/arbitration, Government Code Section 54956.9(a). RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION The Board returned to public session at 9:26 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 9:27 PM. T KEE DONNER P BLIC UTILITY DISTRICT - - p R. Aguera, , widener Prepared b Susan M. Craig, Deputy District Clerk smc • 7119193 Pg 5