HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-06-23 Min - Board SPECIAL MEETING
June 23, 2003
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The special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was called to
order at 5:11 PM in the TDPUD Board room by President Hemig.
ROLL CALL: Directors Ron Hemig, James Maass, Patricia Sutton and Nelson VanGundy were present.
Director Aguera arrived at 5:20 PM.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Peter Holzmeister, Mary Chapman and Alan Harry
CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Andy Morris, Rick Kaufman, Shane Philpot and Tim McCann
OTHERS PRESENT: Frank and Juanita Schneider, Jody Sweet and Lynn Zucconi
PUBLIC INPUT
There was no public input.
REPORT ON THE DRAFT AUDIT OF THE DISTRICT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2002,
POSSIBLE ACTION
Tim McCann and Shane Philpot presented the draft audit of the District's financial statements for 2002.
They read the audit letter, which contained no reservations about the District statements. There was
considerable discussion about KPMG restating a portion of the audit for 2001. The Directors expressed
the concern that restatement of the 2001 audit leaves the District without a valid audit for that year, which
could be a problem when we finance broadband. KPMG staff stated that they would re-audit 2001 if nec-
essary.
Director Sutton moved and Director Aguera seconded a motion to postpone acceptance of the draft audit
until this matter could be fully resolved.
ROLL CALL: Directors Maass, Van Gundy and Hemig, no; Directors Aguera and Sutton, aye.
MOTION FAILED
Director Van Gundy moved and Director Hemig seconded a motion to accept the draft audit.
ROLL CALL: Directors Aguera and Sutton, no; All other directors, aye. SO MOVED
BROADBAND BUSINESS PLANNING —CONSIDERATION OF A LETTER OF INTENT FROM SUR-
WEST TO PROVIDE BROADBAND SERVICES
Alan Harry made a presentation to the board regarding the options staff had investigated for provision of
video and data services over the broadband system. He described the reasons why SureWest is
recommended as the service of choice.
After considerable discussion by the board, Director Van Gundy moved and Director Maass seconded a
motion to approve the Letter of Intent with SureWest.
ROLL CALL: Director Sutton, no; All other directors, aye. SO MOVED
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�- BROADBAND BUSINESS PLANNING - CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RE-
IMBURSEMENT OF COSTS INCURRED AS PART OF THE COP FINANCING
Alan Harry reported that the draft resolution before the Board had been prepared by District Bond Coun-
sel David Casnocha. Adoption of the resolution would allow the District to fund through the COPs the
costs the District has incurred during the past six month in our study of the Broadband issue.
Director Maass moved and Director Van Gundy seconded a motion to adopt the reimbursement resolu-
tion. ROLL CALL: Director Sutton, no; All other directors, aye. SO MOVED
BROADBAND BUSINESS PLANNING: MARKETING- BUSINESS UNIT BRANDING PROGRAM
Pettit Gilwee described to the Board what is involved in branding. She asked the Directors for their ideas
on branding the District's broadband system. After considerable discussion, it was decided by consen-
sus that a logo and tag line contest would be conducted to get ideas from the community. Ms. Gilwee
was directed to administer the contest and report back to the Board for a discussion and decision.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM
TRUCKEE DONN PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
J. R65Rnig, resident
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Peter L. Holzmeister, District Clerk
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