HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-07-16 Min - Board REGULAR MEETING
July 16, 2003
In accordance with District Code Section 2.08.010, the TDPUD minutes are action only min-
utes. 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 7:05 PM in the TDPUD Board room by President Hemig.
ROLL CALL: Directors Joe Aguera, Ron Hemig, James Maass, Patricia Sutton and Nelson Van-
Gundy were present.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Ed Taylor, Neil Kaufman, Steve Hollabaugh, Peter Holzmeister, Scott Ter-
rell, Kathy Neus and Barbara Cahill
CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Steve Gross
OTHERS PRESENT: Juanita and Frank Schneider, Charlie White and Rolf Godon
PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Charles White questioned the policy of the District to charge customers a security deposit for new
service, making no distinction between property owner or renter. The Board agreed to agendize this
item on August 20, 2003.
Mr. Rolf Godon, representing a group of concerned citizens, distributed a proposal, asking the board
to give renewable energy research and production the highest priority. He wants the board to create a
citizen committee to work with the District staff, authorize a more detailed market analysis on commu-
nity interest, and investigate an energy survey to determine if renewable energy is possible in
Truckee. Attorney Gross said the signed petitions for development of renewable energy resources
should be attached to the minutes and copies available upon request.
DISCUSSION OF A BIOMASS ELECTRIC GENERATION PROJECT, POSSIBLE ACTION
Director Van Gundy moved and Director Aguera seconded, a motion to authorize staff to participate in
a 15 Kw biomass plant demonstration project and feasibility study of a larger biomass generation in
the TDPUD service area, at no cost to the District at this phase of the project.
ROLL CALL: Director Sutton, abstain (believes this program should be performed in another area of
the state); All other Directors, aye. SO MOVED.
CONSIDERATION OF SOLICITING FOR A BROKER OF RECORD TO ASSIST IN THE SALE OF
SURPLUS PROPERTY
Director Sutton voiced her concern about retaining a broker prior to public notice and discovery of
public needs.
Director Maass moved and Director Aguera seconded, a motion to appoint Directors Nelson Van
Gundy and Ron Hemig to form an "ad hoc" committee to study and determine the best direction to
proceed, working with Peter Holzmeister and Kathy Neus, and bring their opinion back to the board at
the August 6, 2003 board meeting.
ROLL CALL: All Directors, aye. SO MOVED.
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CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LIGHTING RETROFIT PROJECT AND
„�- AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Director Maass moved and Director Van Gundy seconded, a motion to authorize a close out contract
change order relating to the Lighting Retrofit of the District Headquarters building in the amount of
$3,390.07 and adopt a resolution accepting the project as complete, pay the balance less the 10%
retention and to file a Notice of Completion.
ROLL CALL: All Directors, aye. SO MOVED.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 4, 2003.
Director Van Gundy moved, and Director Maass seconded, that the Board approve the minutes of
June 4, 2003, regular meeting.
ROLL CALL: All Directors aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 18, 2003.
Director Van Gundy moved, and Director Maass seconded, that the Board approve the minutes of
June 18, 2003, regular meeting.
ROLL CALL: All Directors aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 23, 2003.
Director Van Gundy moved, and Director Maass seconded, that the Board approve the minutes of
June 23, 2003, regular meeting.
ROLL CALL: All Directors aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Approval of the report: Director Aguera moved, and Director Van Gundy seconded, that the Board
approve the month ended May 31, 2003.
ROLL CALL: All Directors aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED
Approval of disbursements: Director Maass moved, and Director Van Gundy seconded, that the
Board approve May 2003 disbursements report.
ROLL CALL: Director Sutton, no; All other Directors, aye. SO MOVED.
MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS
The Board has requested staff to reorder a supply of water bottles.
WORKSHOP ITEM
DISCUSSION OF THE DRAFT FINANCE MASTER PLAN
Nr. Holzmeister gave an explanation of the Finance Master Planning excel spreadsheet tool, prepared
by Muni Finance. He demonstrated how various budget scenarios can be placed in the spreadsheet
to enable board and the staff to plan and see impacts.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:08 PM.
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Barbara Cahi Deputy District Clerk
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