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Home My WebLink About1998-02-04 Min - Board --------- --— .......- ..... .... ..... ..........- ---------- REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1998 In accordance with District Code Section 2.08.010, the TOPUD minutes are action only minutes. AU Board meetings are recorded on audio tapes which are preserved perpetual►v 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 7:07 PM in the TDPUD Board Room by President Maass. ROLL CALL: Directors Joe Aguera, Ron Hemig, Bob Jones, Patricia Sutton and James Maass were present. EMPLOYEES PRESENT.• Susan Craig, Steve Hollabaugh, Peter Holzmeister Kathy Neus, Bob Quinn, Ed Taylor and Scott Terrell. CONSULTANTS PRESENT.-Attorney Steve Gross and Consulting Engineer Keith Sauers. OTHERS PRESENT. There were no others present in the audience. PUBLIC INPUT.- There was no public input. CONSIDERATION OF AN EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM RELATING TO ELECTRIC IN DUSTRY DEREGULATION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE PRACTICES The District has learned that in order to succeed it needs to be helpful, provide useful information and give an overall positive experience to its customers. There is a need to routinely review customer service practices and make changes that reflect the changing industry and changing expectations. A proposal from Debora K. McDermed, owner of The Vertical Dimension, was presented for consideration. The proposal outlines a three phase approach to preparing the employees for the challenges inherent in the deregulation of the power industry. Mr. Holzmeister and Mr. Terrell interviewed Ms. McDermed and were impressed with her approach to customer service training and her understanding of the organizational changes that must occur when an industry goes through the process of deregulation. There was discussion and, thereafter, Director Hemig moved, and Director Jones seconded, that the Board approve the proposal from The Vertical Dimension dated January 1, 1998 with certain amendments. Phase //is to be delayed and a training workshop is to be arranged for the Board. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OF CONTINUING THE EMERGENCY RESOLUTION RELATING TO REPAIR OF THE TAHOE DONNER SUBSTATION TRANSFORMER#2 Director Jones moved, and Director Aguera seconded, that the emergency action relating to repair of Tahoe Donner substation transformer#2 be continued. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATING A SPECIAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE " NEVADA COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION Director Aguera moved, and Director Sutton seconded, that the Board adopt Resolution No. 9804 nominating Ron Sweet to serve another term as Special District Representative to Nevada County LAFCo. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye. SO RESOLVED. REPORT FROM GENERAL MANAGER ON STATUS OF THE LAWRENCE BAKER SUIT Mr. Holzmeister advised that the District has prevailed in the Lawrence A. Baker v Truckee Donner PUD lawsuit. The Board was provided with copies of the appellate court decision and a letter from Attorney Vergara stating that Mr. Baker did not appeal to the California Supreme Court. The District's position was strongly supported in the decisions of the superior and appellate courts. CONSIDERATION OF ADJUSTING THE COMPENSATION OF DISTRICT EMPLOYEES: A) HOURLY EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE DISTRICT AND LOCAL 1245 OF IBEW; B) SALARIED EMPLOYEES; C) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADJUSTING THE COMPENSATION OF THE GENERAL MANAGER This item was put over until after closed session. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 17, 1987 AND JANUARY 7, 1998; POSSIBLE APPROVAL Director Jones moved, and Director Hemig seconded, that the Board approve the minutes of December 17 and January 7 as presented. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT—APPROVAL OF THE MONTHLY REPORT—APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS Director Hemig moved, and Director Jones seconded, that the Board approve the monthly Treasurer's report. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. Director Aguera moved, and Director Jones seconded, that the Board approve the disbursements. ROLL CALL:Aguera, Hemig, Jones and Maass, aye; Sutton, no. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING OFFICE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS AND ISSUING A CALL FOR BIDS; POSSIBLE ACTION The file conversion from the old personal computers to the new system has been completed and staff is now ready to dispose of the old computers. Two Pentium 75s with monitors and two newer monitors are being kept for back-up and other possible District uses. It was verified that District software and files would be removed from the computers before offering them for sale. Director Hemig moved, and Director Aguera seconded, that the Board adopt Resolution No. 9805 s, declaring computer equipment surplus and authorizing staff to accept bids for their sale. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye. SO RESOLVED. 2 CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR IN ACCORDANCE WiTH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 — AGENCY NEGOTIATOR, PETER HOLZMEISTER; EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, IBEW LOCAL 1245 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER, PLANNING DIRECTOR, ELECTRIC OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT, WATER OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT, POWER SUPPLY ENGINEER, SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER AND EXECUTIVE SECRETARY IN ACCORDANCE WiTH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 The Board adjourned to closed session at 7:54 to discuss the above items. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION—POSSIBLE ACTION RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSION The Board returned to public session at 9:18 PM CONSIDERATION OF ADJUSTING THE COMPENSATION OF DISTRICT EMPLOYEES: A) HOURLY EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE DISTRICT AND LOCAL 1245 OF IBEW; B) SALARIED EMPLOYEES; C) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADJUSTING THE COMPENSATION OF THE GENERAL MANAGER The IBEW representatives are not in favor of implementing the unusual increases implemented by SPPCo. In conversations with IBEW, Mr. Holzmeister reached a tentative settlement to increase wages of District employees by 3% in 1998 and 1999. This would apply to all employees covered by the MOU. Director Hemig moved, and Director Aguera seconded, that the Board increase the wages of District employees covered by the MOU by 3% for 1998 and 1999. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. Director Jones moved, and Director Hemig seconded, that the Board increase the salaries of the Electric Superintendent, Support Services Manager, Planning Director, Power Supply Engineer and Executive Secretary by 3% and that the salaries of the Administrative Services Manager and Water Superintendent be increased to a level equal to the Electric Superintendent. ROLL CALL:Aguera, abstain; Hemig, Jones and Maass, aye; Sutton, no. SO MOVED. Director Hemig moved, and Director Jones seconded, that staff be directed to advertise a public hearing regarding possible adoption of an ordinance adjusting the compensation of the General Manager, All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. ADJOURNMENT Director Aguera moved, and Director Hemig seconded, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:21 PM. 3 ............... .... ........ ......... .... .. SO MOVED by consensus. TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT JaTe*A. Maass, Pre nt Prepared�Y-.N— Susan M. Cray' ', Deputy District Clerk ll] smc