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REGULAR MEETING
.., July 3, 1996
In accordance with District Code Section 2.08.010 the TDPUD minutes are action only
minutes All Board meetings are recorded on audio tapes which are preserved perpetually
and made available for listening to any interested party upon their request
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was
called to order at 7:15 PM in the TDPUD Board Room by President Hemig.
ROLL CALL:Directors Bob Jones, Patricia Sutton and Ron Hemig were present, Director James
Maass was absent; Director Joe Aguera was expected.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT. Mary Chapman, Steve Hollabaugh, Peter Holzmeister and Scott Terrell.
CONSULTANTS PRESENT. Engineering Consultant Keith Sauers;Attorneys Christina Bark and
Steve Gross.
OTHERS PRESENT. There were no others present in the audience.
PUBLIC INPUT. There was no public input.
PURCHASE OF KNUCKLE BOOM TRUCK- CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF
CONTRACT-AUTHORIZATION TO ARRANGE FINANCING
The 1996 Electric Department budget included the replacement of Unit 7 with a four by four flat bed
truck with a knuckle boom. Three bids were received, all were over the budgeted amount of
$95,000. Pacific Utility Equipment's bid in the amount of$116,164.62 was the low bid and meets
the specifications outlined in the bid package. Staff is recommending award to Pacific Utility and
that Unit 7 be declared surplus and offered for sale in accordance with District policies and
procedures.
Motion was duly made and seconded that the Board accept the low bid from Pacific Utility
Equipment Company in the amount of$116,164.62 for a four by four flat bed knuckle boom truck.
ROLL CALL: Jones, Sutton and Hemig, aye;Aguera and Maass, absent. SO MOVED.
Regarding financing, staff was directed to investigate the interest rate and prepare an analysis for
Board review.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY DEFINING WATER SERVICE
REQUIREMENTS TO LOTS
Lot splits and lot line adjustments are occurring which result in a parcel being served water but not
having contact with a District water main. Staff presented a proposed policy and resolution that
would remedy future problems of this nature.
The Board discussed non-conformance prior to adoption of the policy, how variances should be
`•- handled and the appeal process.
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Staff was directed to highlight proposed changes in the policy and return to the Board for direction
at the next regular meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENERGY COMMISSION FOR FUNDS TO EXECUTE THE CALIFORNIA GEOTHERMAL HEAT
PUMP TRAINING CENTER
The Geothermal Energy Association in Davis, California has asked the District to be a co-applicant
on a California Energy Commission geothermal funding program grant for $159,337 for a
geothermal heat pump training center in California. TDPUD is a qualified applicant, alone, the GEA
cannot qualify for funding status. The PUD is an advocate of the GSHP technology and recognizes
the need for contractor training to ensure quality installations of ground source heat pump systems
in Truckee.
Staff outlined the District's grant administration responsibilities and benefits to customers.
Motion was duly made and seconded, that the Board adopt Resolution No. 9622 allowing the
District to act as a co-applicant with the Geothermal Resources Association in development of a
California Geothermal Training Center. ROLL CALL: Aguera, Jones, Sutton and Hemig, aye;
Maass, absent. SO RESOLVED.
CONSIDERATION OF A DRAFT POLICY REGARDING U. S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION MANDATED DRUG TESTING
This item was postponed until the July 17, 1996 meeting.
TOWN OF TRUCKEE'S PROPOSED SPHERE OF INFLUENCE REPORT
Knowledge of this matter came to light after the District's agenda was prepared and all members
present agreed it should be added to the agenda.
The Board directed that a special meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, 1996 with all local
special Districts and Town representatives to discuss the Town of Truckee's proposed sphere of
influence report.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 1996;POSSIBLE APPROVAL
Motion was made and seconded that the minutes of June 5, 1996 be approved as presented.
ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye, Maass, absent. SO MOVED.
MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT-APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS-ACCEPTANCE AND
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY REPORT
The Treasurer's Report for the month ended May 31, 1996 was presented to the Board. Motion
was made and seconded that the Board approve the disbursements and accept and approve the
monthly report. ROLL CALL: Aguera, Jones and Hemig, aye; Sutton, no, Maass, absent. SO
MOVED.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:41 PM.
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