HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-19 Min - Board REGULAR MEETING
February 19, 2003
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 Ron Hemig, Patricia Sutton and Nelson VanGundy were present.
Directors Joe Aguera and James Maass were absent.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Ed Taylor, Steve Hollabaugh, Mark Thomas, Mary Chapman, Joe
Horvath, Peter Holzmeister, Kathy Neus and Barbara Cahill
CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Andy Morris and Keith Knibb
OTHERS PRESENT: Frank and Juanita Schneider, Joe Burns, Mike Nethersdle, Mitch Clarin,
Anne Grogen and Rene Shadforth.
PUBLIC INPUT
There was no public input.
PUBLIC HEARING
A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING WRITTEN AND
OR ORAL COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE SETTING ELECTRIC FACILITIES FEES
Joe Burns of the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe said CATT agrees with the District's
policy of requiring new development to pay for the additional burden they place on the current
system. Mr. Burns summarized CATT's concerns:
• The Facility Fee increase should have been presented simultaneously with the
Electric Master Plan
• Current customers would receive an enhancement from the Master Plan upgrades.
• The financial stability for the District replaced the proposed tiered plan that was ac-
ceptable to CATT
• TDPUD staff pulled proposals discussed in prior meetings
• The only proposals seen in the Electric Master Plan are forced-revenue increases;
there are no reductions in expenses due to financial constraints.
President Hemig suggested this Public Hearing be continued at the March 5 Board meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE SETTING ELECTRIC FACILITIES FEES.
No action taken. President Hemig once more suggested continuing the Public Hearing on March
5 and for staff to provide additional information on past calculation methods, a reference point
for the facility fee and definitions of connection fee versus facility fee.
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CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION INITIATING THE ANNEXATION OF COYOTE RUN
PROJECT TO THE DISTRICT'S WATER SERVICE AREA
No action taken. This item may be reconsidered at the next board meeting. The District may
need to formalize an annexation policy.
CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER RELATING TO THE ALDER DRIVE
TEST WELL PROJECT
Director Van Gundy moved and Director Sutton seconded, a motion to authorize Contract
Change Order Number 1 in the amount of$33,006 to Humboldt Drilling & Pump Co. for the Al-
der Test Well Drilling Project. The original contract was $130,075.
ROLL CALL: Director Aguera and Maass, absent; All other Directors voted aye. SO MOVED.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ALDER DRIVE TEST WELL PRO-
JECT AND ISSUING A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Director Van Gundy moved and Director Sutton seconded, a motion to adopt a resolution ac-
cepting the Alder Test Well Drilling Project as complete and authorizing the filing of the Notice of
Completion.
ROLL CALL: Director Aguera and Maass, absent; All other Directors voted aye. SO MOVED.
WORKSHOP ITEMS
DISCUSSION OF WHOLESALE POWER SUPPLY PROPOSALS
Mr. Hollabaugh said on January 17, 2003, Power Supply RFP's were mailed. As of February 7,
2003, he had received seven responses, including contract language and pricing. Mr. Holla-
baugh will be meeting with the six firms on the short list to enter into negotiations for enabling
agreements, and credit and collateral requirements.Final proposals will be accepted on March
5 and the Board will be asked to select a power supplier and approve a supply contract at the
regular board meeting that evening.
ROUTINE ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 30, 2002
Director Sutton moved, and Director Van Gundy seconded, that the Board approve the minutes
of December 30, 2002, special meeting.
ROLL CALL: Director Aguera and Maass, absent; All other Directors aye, by voice vote. SO
MOVED.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 2, 2003
Director Sutton moved, and Director Van Gundy seconded, that the Board approve the minutes
of January 2, 2003, regular meeting.
ROLL CALL: Director Aguera and Maass, absent; All other Directors aye, by voice vote. SO
MOVED.
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CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 5, 2003
Director Sutton moved, and Director Van Gundy seconded, that the Board approve the minutes
of February 5, 2003, regular meeting.
ROLL CALL: Director Aguera and Maass, absent; All other Directors aye, by voice vote. SO
MOVED.
MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS
Director Van Gundy wants Scott Terrell to provide feedback to the District about his meetings
with Sierra Green Building. Director Sutton asked for clarification on the District's policy for
record retention and disposal.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM
TRUC E DO R PUBLIC U ILITY DISTRICT
J n Hemig, President
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Barbara Cahill, eputy District Clerk
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