HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-18 Min - Board REGULAR MEETING
November 18, 1998
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 approximately 7:06 PM in the TDPUD Board Room by President Maass.
ROLL CALL: Directors Joe Aguera, Bob Jones, Patricia Sutton and James Maass were present.
Director Ron Hemig was absent.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Mary Chapman, Susan Craig, Peter Holzmeister, Joe Horvath, Kathy
Neus, Bob Quinn, Ed Taylor and Scott Terrell.
CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Consulting Engineer Keith Knibb and District Counsel, Steve Gross.
OTHERS PRESENT: There were no others present in the audience.
PUBLIC INPUT
f There was no public input.
DISCUSSION OF THE DRAFT 1999 BUDGET
Manager Holzmeister explained how the budget is organized and gave an overview of the electric
and water revenues and expenditures. He then discussed each of the priorities in the 1999 budget.
Mr. Holzmeister reviewed the power supply goals for the coming year, factors affecting power supply
costs and components.
The Electric and Water Superintendents reviewed and discussed their respective capital
improvement programs with the Board.
Relating to the Water Department, it was noted that current revenues cover operation and
maintenance and some system expansion for system deficiencies. Facilities fees cover system
expansion for development, but additional revenues are needed for replacement of facilities at the
end of their useful life. The District's current growth rate helps expand the revenue base, but about
5% additional revenues are required. They are not needed all at once, but should be phased in over
a five year period. Various rate increase options were discussed - no rate increase in 1999, then a
2 or 3% increase in 2000; a 1% rate increase for five years.
A public hearing notice will be advertised for the next regular meeting and the ad copy will show that
no rate increase for either electric or water is anticipated.
(AII material used for the Board meeting presentations are attached to these minutes for reference.)
DISCUSSION OF UNDERGROUNDING ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES SERVING
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COMMERCIAL ROW; POLICY IMPLICATIONS AND POSSIBLE COST SHARING
The electrical distribution facilities in the Jibboom Street alley that serve customers along
Commercial Row are old, in poor condition and seriously undersized. When Southwest Gas and
other agencies announced plans to install new facilities in the alley, the District took the opportunity
to improve its electrical facilities.
During 1999 we will be in a position to provide new, modern, underground, adequately sized
services to the customers in that area. However, making use of the new facilities will require
changes in the customer service panels. The Board and staff discussed whether or not the cost of
modernizing the customer service panels should be paid by the customer, the District, or shared in
some proportional manner. Staff will bring additional information back to the Board and this matter
will be placed on a future agenda for possible action.
REVIEW OF DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN DISTRICT STAFF AND DEL ORO WATER COMPANY
There has been some indication of interest by the owner of Del Oro Water Company to have the
District involved in some capacity with regards to water service to Donner Lake water customers.
Mr. Taylor reviewed various options: the District could purchase the complete Donner Lake system,
build the treatment plant, operate the treatment plant only, supply water to Del Oro, supply water
to Del Oro in the winter only, supply water in the winter and purchase water in the summer or do
nothing. There was some discussion but there appeared to be no interest in pursuing discussions
with Mr. Fortino at this time. (The complete packet of presentation material is attached for
reference.)
MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS
There were no comments or questions about the monthly staff reports. Copies are attached.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, Director Sutton moved that the meeting be
adjourned at 10:32 PM; seconded by Director Aguera, All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED.
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
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Jexes A. Maass, President
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Susan M. Craig, Deputy District Clerk ~-
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