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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-10-18 Min - Board REGULAR MEETING October 18, 2000 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 perpetu- ally 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 7:05 PM in the TDPUD Board room by President Hemig. ROLL CALL: Directors Joe Aguera, James Maass, Patricia Sutton, Nelson VanGundy and Ron Hemig were present. EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Alan Harry, Stephen Hollabaugh, Peter Holzmeister, Neil Kaufman and Susan Craig CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Attorneys Steve Gross and Andy Morris; Consulting Engineer Keith Knibb. OTHERS PRESENT: Patrick McDonough, Roger Terneuzen, Charlie White, Lyn Zucconi and Glenn Curtis. PUBLIC INPUT Charlie White suggested that the District list its website address and e-mail addresses on future agendas. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING ORAL AND/OR WRITTEN COM- MENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION ON THE ACQUISITION AND UPGRADE OF THE DONNER LAKE WATER SYSTEM It was noted that this hearing is actually scheduled for the November 1, 2000 meeting. However, since it was listed on the agenda, the President indicated he would accept testimony from any- one desiring to comment. There were no comments. The hearing will be listed on the November 1 agenda. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING ORAL AND/OR WRITTEN COM- MENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S INTENT TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE COMPENSATION OF THE GENERAL MAN- AGER The public hearing to consider adjusting the compensation of the General Manager was opened by President Hemig at 7:08 PM. The Manager's current salary is $94,286 annually. The other management and professional employees received a salary increase of 4% and the union received a 1% wage increase plus a 3% increase in contribution to the pension benefit. A 4% increase would bring the Manager's salary up to $98,058 per year. There was no public comment and the public hearing was closed. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE COMPENSATION OF THE GEN- ERAL MANAGER Director Maass moved, and Director VanGundy seconded, that the Manager's compensation be increased by 4%. It was suggested that a formal evaluation/goal setting procedure for the Gen- eral Manager be established and administered in the future. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye. SO ORDAINED. 10/18/00 Page 1 CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT RESPONDING TO USA MEDIA'S COMMENTS ON THE EXPANDED SERVICES VALIDATION STUDY The Board was provided with a staff-prepared response to the broadband issues noted by Roger Terneuzen at the October 11 special meeting. A copy is attached hereto for reference. Some of the issues raised by Mr. Temeuzen are clearly addressed in the business plan; others still need to be addressed. There was discussion relating to public funds, the proposed risk miti- gation strategy, the statement that the District intends to initially provide a basic service pack- age, an array of premium services and "roll out" digital services during the second year; and construction of a metropolitan area network throughout the District's service area. The Board asked to be copied with Mr. Terneuzen's written comments from the October 11 meeting. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC CAPACITY AND ENERGY FROM THE WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION WAPA has completed their 2004 marketing plan (to commence in 2005). Power Supply Engi- neer Hollabaugh noted that the proposed contract provides for the District to purchase a per- centage of its base resource under that 2004 power marketing plan. The contract is for the non- firm resources only. The schedule of rates referenced in the contract is not included because the schedule applicable to the service provided under this contract will not be finalized until late 2004. The contract offer is only valid until December 31, 2000. If it is not executed, the District will lose its allocation. It was Mr. Hollabaugh's opinion that this resource will be one of the lowest cost resources available to the District. After discussion and consideration, Director Maass moved, and Director Sutton seconded, that — the Board adopt Resolution No. 2000-20 approving and authorizing the execution of a contract for base resource with the Western Area Power Administration entitled Contract 00-SNR-00374. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye. SO RESOLVED. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING THE DISTRICT'S STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2001 Mr. Holzmeister provided the Board with his transcription of the strategic plan workshop facili- tated by Bob Rauch on September 20, 2000. It includes key and strategic issues for 2000-01 and beyond as well as the action plan for each item. The document is being used by staff to build the draft budget for 2001. The Board discussed the plan, copy attached. Thereafter, Director VanGundy moved, and Di- rector Maass seconded, that the Board adopt the District's strategic plan for as prepared by the General Manager. ROLL CALL: Aguera, Maass, VanGundy and Hemig, aye; Sutton, abstained. SO MOVED. DISCUSSION OF THE STATUS OF WATER AND ELECTRIC FACILITIES FEES For the benefit of the audience, Mr. Holzmeister explained facilities and connection fees. Status reports for electric and water facilities fees were presented and reviewed (copies attached). He advised that District Water Engineer Neil Kaufman will be done with the water master plan soon. When that document is presented for review, it will include a facilities fee analysis. Connection fees will be discussed in conjunction with the budget. MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS The staff reports were briefly reviewed by the Board. Copies are attached to these minutes. CLOSED SESSION Conference with legal counsel —existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), grievance of IBEW, Local 1245 10/18/00 Page 2 Conference with legal counsel —existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), two cases: TDPUD vs. USA Media and USA Media vs. TDPUD The Board adjourned to closed session at 8:20 PM for the purpose of discussing the above noted items. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The Board returned to open session at approximately 8:45 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 8:46 PM. TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Ja A. Maass, Pr ident Prepared b Susan M. rang, Deputy District Clerk smc 10/18/00 Page 3